The Catamount men's golf team finished 16th at the Cowboy Classic, held at AK-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Course. Three players鈥擨van Ninkovic, Jace Butcher, and Tyler Jones鈥攖ied for 64th with scores of 4-over par 220. Ninkovic made the most significant gains, jumping 17 spots over the final round. Jones struggled despite an impressive start, and Butcher could not maintain momentum after strong opening rounds. The team now moves on to the Wofford Invitational later this month, looking to improve their standings.

By the Numbers
  • Western Carolina scored 879 (+15) across three rounds.
  • Catamounts totaled 40 birdies during the tournament, with Butcher leading with 12.
State of Play
  • The team competed against a tough field of 25 teams, with Southern California winning by a stroke.
  • Ninkovic matched his best score of even-par 72 in the final round.
What's Next

WCU will participate in the Wofford Invitational on April 12-14, aiming for a better outcome than their previous seventh-place finish at the event in 2024.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging outing, the Catamounts look to turn their fortunes around at the upcoming Wofford Invitational, focusing on consistency and performance improvement.