Tom Watson of the University of New Orleans secured a top-20 finish at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge, shooting a total score of 216. This achievement marks Watson's fifth top-20 finish of the season, highlighted by a stellar second round where he shot 4-under-par 68. The senior notably made five birdies in his last seven holes and was the only Privateer to record an eagle in the tournament. Team-wise, New Orleans placed 14th overall, outperforming opponents like Ohio and West Georgia with a total score of 892 across three rounds.

By the Numbers
  • Tom Watson shot a total of 216 (74, 68, 74)
  • The team scored 892 (301, 289, 302), with the second round being their best at 289
State of Play
  • UConn won the team championship with a score of 850 after a final round of 6-under-par
  • Alejandro Fierro of UAB took the individual title at 207, edging out UConn鈥檚 Kai Jun Huang by one stroke
What's Next

The Privateers will conclude their regular season at the ASU Spring Invitational on April 13-14 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Fans can follow live scoring and updates via their social media channels.

Bottom Line

Watson's consistent performance underlines his significant contribution to the Privateers' golf program, setting a positive tone leading into the final tournament of the season.