George Washington's golf team achieved its lowest team score of the season, finishing third at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge with a total score of 856. This marks their second top-three result in three tournaments, with an impressive score to par of 8-under. Senior Manuel Barbachano led the team with a personal best of 7-under 209, securing a third-place finish individually. The tournament showcased strong performances, highlighted by a season-low 8-under round on Tuesday before concluding the event with a 2-over round on Wednesday. With this momentum, the team is now focused on the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championship.

By the Numbers
  • GW's team score of 856 is the ninth lowest in program history.
  • Manuel Barbachano recorded a personal best of 7-under 209, tied for the sixth-lowest score to par in program history.
State of Play
  • George Washington finished at 8-under, sharing the spotlight with Connecticut and UAB as the only teams under par.
  • The team鈥檚 consistent scoring included a 2-under 286 on Monday, an 8-under 280 on Tuesday, and a 2-over 290 on Wednesday.
What's Next

George Washington will shift its focus to the Atlantic 10 Championship scheduled from April 27-29 at Evermore Resort in Orlando, Florida, looking to build on its recent success.

Bottom Line

The third-place finish at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge highlights GW's growing prowess in men's golf, setting a strong foundation for the Atlantic 10 Championship and potentially a standout season ahead.