Duke's men's golf team finished 13th at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship with a final round score of 5-over-par 293, concluding the tournament at 4-over-par 1156. Senior Ethan Evans made significant contributions, scoring a final-round 2-under-par 70 and finishing tied for 10th individually at 7-under-par 281. This performance marks Duke's best NCAA finish since 2018, and Evans set a new program record for 72-hole score in relation to par. Notably, Duke became the first team in its history to achieve an under-par score after 36 holes at the NCAA Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Duke's 4-over-par 1156 is the best 72-hole score in program history.
  • Ethan Evans finished tied for 10th, marking the best individual finish for a Blue Devil since 2006.
State of Play
  • Duke was one of only eight teams under par after the first three rounds.
  • The Blue Devils qualified for the final round of stroke play for the first time since 2018.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Duke aims to build on this success under new head coach Bob Heintz. The team will likely focus on improving its performance with an eye toward making deeper runs in future championships.

Bottom Line

Duke's impressive performance at the NCAA Championship reflects significant progress and potential for the future, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and consistent play throughout the tournament.