Kentucky State's men's golf team secured a fourth-place finish at the 2026 SIAC Men's Golf Championship after a strong final round performance. The Thorobreds improved by 10 strokes to finish with a total score of 936. Miles clinched the championship title with a score of 895, while Albert Laursen from LeMoyne-Owen won the individual title. Robert Johnson, a senior, tied for fifth with an eight-over-par total score of 224, including a best round of 72. Other team members included Ryan Courtney finishing 13th and both Jean-Marc Chevrotiere and Garrison Barton tied for 24th.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky State finished the championship with a total score of 936 over three rounds.
  • Robert Johnson finished tied for fifth with a total score of 224 (8-over-par).
State of Play
  • The Thorobreds shot their lowest team score of 308 in the first round.
  • They improved their final round score to 309, marking a significant comeback.
What's Next

Kentucky State will compete in the upcoming PGA WORKS tournament in West Palm Beach, Florida from May 4-6.

Bottom Line

The team's strong performance, particularly in the final round, sets a positive tone as they prepare for their next tournament, showcasing resilience and improvement throughout the championship.