The University of Colorado men's golf team is currently in fifth place at the 53rd Arizona State Thunderbird Collegiate, with a total score of 7-under 557. The leading team, Long Beach State, is ahead at 27-under 541, followed closely by New Mexico at 544. The Buffaloes achieved scores of 4-under 280 in the morning round and 3-under 281 in the afternoon. Senior Hunter Swanson is leading Colorado individual performance, tied for 16th place with a total of 139.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado scored 280 in the first round and 281 in the second round.
  • The team recorded a total of 30 birdies across both rounds, ranking 7th overall.
Yes, But

While the Buffaloes showed strong team cohesion, they struggled with par-3 scoring, ranking 6th in that category, while Long Beach State excelled at 22-under on par-5s, leading to a significant team score gap.

State of Play
  • The average score for all 120 rounds was 70.86.
  • Colorado stands ahead of No. 31 UCLA and No. 32 Utah but trails significantly behind leaders Long Beach State and New Mexico.
What's Next

The Buffaloes will compete in the third and final round on Saturday, aiming to improve their position before the Big 12 Championships later this month.

Bottom Line

Colorado's ability to maintain strong individual performances will be key in closing the gap with leading teams and securing a competitive edge ahead of the upcoming championships.