At the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championship in Dickson, Tennessee, the Union University men's golf team secured a strong third-place finish. Lane Carr finished as the runner-up with a final round of 66, briefly holding the lead at 9-under par before finishing behind medalist Drew Ziellnski. Union's overall performance, highlighted by Carr's achievement, marks its best finish at this event in several years.

By the Numbers
  • Union finished third with a team score of 5-under par over three rounds.
  • Lane Carr achieved a total score of 207, 9-under par (73, 69, 66), the best for Union at the GSC Championship.
State of Play
  • West Florida (22-under par) won the championship, followed by Lee (21-under par).
  • Union was the only other team to finish under par during the championship, highlighting its competitive performance.
What's Next

With the conclusion of the GSC Championship, Union University will be looking to build on this momentum for future seasons, especially in recruiting and developing new talent to maintain competitiveness.

Bottom Line

Union鈥檚 strong third-place finish and Carr鈥檚 individual success underscore a positive trajectory for the men鈥檚 golf program, setting high expectations for the future.