St. Thomas men's golf is headed to Columbus, Ohio, for the Robert Kepler Invitational on April 11-12, building momentum after a record-setting performance at the SeattleU Redhawk Invitational. The 16-team tournament, hosted by Ohio State University at Columbus Country Club, marks the Tommies' second appearance in this event, where they finished 10th last season. Key players Tyler McNeive, Gavin Newkirk, and Zach Rouleau return after competing in all rounds last year.

By the Numbers
  • St. Thomas finished eighth at the SeattleU Redhawk Invitational with a total score of 873 (+9).
  • Four Tommies shot under par in the final round, totaling 43 birdies鈥攕econd most in the tournament.
Yes, But

Despite their recent success, St. Thomas is ranked 185th, indicating they face tough competition from higher-ranked teams like Ohio State at 66th and Michigan State at 69th.

State of Play
  • The Tommies aim to replicate their strong performance from the previous tournament, focusing on consistency across all rounds.
  • They will compete against 15 other teams, including several Power Five programs, which could challenge their standing.
What's Next

Following the Robert Kepler Invitational, the Tommies will seek to leverage their experience and rankings to improve their performance ahead of the postseason tournaments.

Bottom Line

St. Thomas aims to capitalize on their current momentum and improve their ranking, needing to perform strongly against formidable opponents to solidify their status as a competitive team in collegiate golf.