Lee University's Drew Zielinski won the individual medalist honors at the Gulf South Conference Men's Golf Championship, completing the tournament with a total score of 10-under 206. The Flames finished just one stroke behind West Florida in a close team contest, with a final score of 843. Union took third place (857), while Mississippi College (868) and Valdosta State/Trevecca Nazarene (872) rounded out the top five. Zielinski shot a strong 4-under 68 for his final round, holding off competition despite Union's Lane Carr delivering the lowest round of the day.

By the Numbers
  • Drew Zielinski finished with a total score of 10-under 206 over 54 holes.
  • West Florida won the championship with a score of 842, while Lee posted 843.
State of Play
  • Lee finished second in the GSC Championship, showcasing strong competition against two top-ranked teams.
  • The Flames will participate in the NCAA South Regional from May 7-9.
What's Next

The Flames are set to compete at the NCAA South Regional, which could provide another opportunity for a strong showing after the close finish at the conference championship.

Bottom Line

Despite a narrow loss, the strong performance from Zielinski and the team's overall effort indicates potential for success in upcoming competitions, reinforcing their status as formidable contenders.