Sophomore Leander Neuhaus shot a remarkable four-under-par 68, leading Francis Marion University to maintain their fourth-place position at the 2026 Big Sky Conference Men's Golf Championship. The Patriots finished the second round with a team score of 281, seven under par, contributing to a cumulative score of 575 after 36 holes. Sacramento State leads the event with a record-setting round of 270, totaling 560. Chan Lee also performed well with a 69, placing him in a tie for fifth in individual standings. The final round is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

By the Numbers
  • Neuhaus shot a four-under 68, marking a stellar second round.
  • Francis Marion's second-round total of 281 is the team's second-lowest score of the season.
State of Play
  • Francis Marion is currently in fourth place among six teams with a score of 575.
  • Sacramento State holds the lead with a score of 560, followed by the University of Idaho (571) and Weber State University (572).
What's Next

The final round tee-off is set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. (EST), where Francis Marion will aim to improve its standing and potentially climb the leaderboard.

Bottom Line

With impressive performances from Neuhaus and Lee, Francis Marion is well-positioned to make a push for a higher finish in the championship's final round. Consistency in scoring will be crucial as they seek to outpace the competition.