The No. 39 Arkansas State men's golf team is set to make its NCAA Championships debut starting Friday at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. The tournament features three rounds of stroke play over the weekend, followed by a fourth round for the top 15 teams and top nine individuals. The Red Wolves earned their spot after a fourth-place finish at the Marana Regional, marking a historic season with four wins and a record stroke average. Notable players include Thomas Schmidt, who holds a record 69.21 scoring average and has three tournament wins this season.

By the Numbers
  • A-State finished fourth at the Marana Regional to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
  • The Red Wolves have a program record stroke average of 281.58 (70.39) this season.
State of Play
  • A-State will compete alongside Mississippi State and Purdue in the first two rounds.
  • Schmidt will tee off first for the Red Wolves at 7:47 a.m. PT on Friday.
What's Next

After the opening rounds, the performance will determine if the Red Wolves advance to the fourth round on June 1 and possibly the match play quarterfinals. Live scoring will be accessible throughout the event, with streaming available on Babygrande Golf and Golf Channel.

Bottom Line

The Red Wolves' inaugural appearance at the NCAA Championships highlights their successful season, making this a pivotal moment for the program. Their goal is to build on this foundation and achieve further success on a national stage.