Little Rock's men's golf team dominated the Ohio Valley Conference Championship, winning by a substantial margin with a final score of 28-under par. The Trojans secured the No. 1 seed by 45 shots, with four players finishing in the top four. Ed Featherstone was named OVC Player of the Year, Viggo Talasmaki Freshman of the Year, and Austin Eoff received Coach of the Year honors. Mark Stockdale led the team with a medalist finish at 13-under, closing with a remarkable final round of 64. The Trojans will now advance to the match play semifinals against Bryant.

By the Numbers
  • Little Rock finished the stroke play at 28-under par, 45 shots ahead of second-place UT Martin (+17).
  • Mark Stockdale captured medalist honors with a score of 13-under, including a final round of 64.
  • Little Rock placed four golfers in the top four positions and five in the top 15.
State of Play
  • The Trojans excelled through impressive rounds of 5-under, 11-under, and 12-under during stroke play.
  • Only Little Rock, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech, and Bryant advanced to the match play round.
  • The championship match for Little Rock is scheduled for approximately 1 p.m. ET following the semifinal.
What's Next

As they transition to match play, the Trojans aim to maintain momentum against No. 4 seed Bryant. Winning this semifinal match will allow them to compete for the championship title later in the day. The team鈥檚 focus will be on carrying their strong performance into this next format.

Bottom Line

Little Rock's sweeping victory at the OVC Championship showcases their depth and talent as a team. The individual accolades for Featherstone and Talasmaki further bolster the program's reputation. As they head into match play, the Trojans' confidence and consistent performance will be critical to securing the championship title.