The Florida Southern men's golf team secured its 18th Sunshine State Conference Championship with a commanding 9-under score. This victory marks back-to-back titles for the Moccasins, a first since 2000-2001. Colton Swartz stood out as the individual champion with an impressive 8-under score of 208, becoming the first FSC golfer to win this title since 2015. Key contributions came from teammates Max Barile, who finished tied for second at 5-under, and Anthony Monteleone, who placed tied for sixth with an even-par score.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern finished with a total score of 855 (-9) over three rounds.
  • Colton Swartz completed his rounds with scores of 71, 68, and 69, totaling 208 (-8).
  • Max Barile scored a total of 211 (-5) across three rounds.
  • Swartz averaged 4.33 strokes on Par 5s, leading the field.
State of Play
  • The Moccasins await NCAA postseason selection results on April 26.
  • Regionals for the South/Southeast will take place from May 7-9 at Valdosta Country Club.
  • The NCAA championship is scheduled for May 18-22 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Nevada.
What's Next

The Moccasins hope for favorable selections to advance in the NCAA postseason, competing for a national title. With a strong performance in the conference championship, they aim to maintain momentum into regionals.

Bottom Line

The team's impressive showing, highlighted by Swartz's individual win, positions Florida Southern as a formidable contender in the upcoming NCAA tournaments. Maintaining this level of play is essential for their championship aspirations.