Freshman Liam Allan clinched the RJGA Palm Valley Classic title after a dramatic playoff in Goodyear, Arizona. Allan's victory came with a clutch 15-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole, edging out Chico State's Naoki Easterday. A strong second round of 65 and a solid 67 in the final round helped Allan tie for the lead at -12, becoming the first Mines freshman to win a tournament since 2018. The Colorado School of Mines team also excelled, shooting their best round of the year at -10, culminating in an 11th-place finish. Their next competition will be the RMAC Championships from April 19-21 in Boulder City, Nevada.

By the Numbers
  • Liam Allan shot rounds of 65 and 67 to finish at -12.
  • The Mines team posted their best-to-par score of the year at -10 with a total of 278.
State of Play
  • Mines finished 11th at the Palm Valley Classic with a total score of -12.
  • Chico State claimed the team title at -39, followed by CSU Pueblo at -28.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Colorado School of Mines men's golf team will compete in the RMAC Championships from April 19-21, where they aim to continue their momentum and improve on their performance.

Bottom Line

Liam Allan's victory not only marks a significant achievement for him as a freshman but also adds a promising narrative to the Mines golf program as they prepare for upcoming competitions.