Harrison Blech of the Binghamton golf team made headlines at the NEC Men鈥檚 Golf Championship with a hole-in-one on the par 3 17th hole. This remarkable feat occurred after Blech was recovering from back-to-back bogeys, landing him among the top competitors with a first-round score of even-par 71. Celebrating with his father and coach, Blech became only the third Bearcat to achieve an ace since the program's transition to Division I in 2001. The first round of the tournament was delayed due to lightning, with Binghamton finishing the day at 295, placing them mid-pack as they prepare for the second round.

By the Numbers
  • Blech's hole-in-one was the third by a Binghamton golfer since 2001.
  • Binghamton ended the first round with a team score of 295 (+11).
  • Blech is currently tied for 9th place with a score of 71 (even-par).
  • Brandon Conner is tied for 17th place at 73 (+2).
State of Play
  • The first round was suspended due to lightning and will resume Saturday morning.
  • Binghamton's subsequent tee times for the second round will be announced later on Friday.
  • Howard leads the 12-team field at 281 (-3), with individual leader Bear Huff scoring 68 (-3).
What's Next

As the tournament resumes, Binghamton will look to improve their standing with strong performances in the remaining rounds. Blech and his teammates will aim to build on their current scores to position themselves for potential top finishes.

Bottom Line

Blech鈥檚 hole-in-one not only marked a personal milestone but galvanized his team鈥檚 spirit as they navigate the challenges of the championship. The Bearcats will seek consistency and strong play as they continue in the tournament, hoping to climb the leaderboard and achieve a memorable finish.