Santa Clara's men's golf team concluded the first day of the West Coast Conference Championship in 11th place, posting a combined score of plus-6 574 over two rounds at Green Hills Country Club. The Broncos shot 286 in the first round and 288 in the second, with Calder Overfelt leading the team with two even par rounds. Pepperdine holds the lead at 16-under with a score of 552, while San Diego's Ian Maspat leads individually at minus-10.

By the Numbers
  • Santa Clara shot 2-over 286 in the first round and 4-over 288 in the second.
  • Overfelt is tied for 23rd overall, scoring 71-71--142 (E).
State of Play
  • Emil Nielsen and Matt Robles achieved the best individual rounds for Santa Clara, both scoring 1-under 70.
  • JP Odland recorded an eagle on the 16th hole in the second round.
What's Next

The third round of the 2026 WCC Championship is scheduled for tomorrow. Santa Clara aims to improve their position in the standings as they continue their tournament performance.

Bottom Line

Santa Clara's golfers will need to capitalize on their strengths and better their consistency in the next round to climb the leaderboard and enhance their competitive standing.