Howie-in-the-Hills, FL- El Campeón proved to be a tough test for the Tigers at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf National Championship. Trinity finished just one stroke outside the cut line after two rounds at +27, narrowly missing the chance to advance to the final rounds of competition.
Carter Code (Calgary, Alberta, Canada / Manning) led the Tigers with a 3 over 75 in the second round to finish the tournament at +4 overall. Code battled through difficulties before steadying his round, highlighted by birdies on holes one and six. He finished tied for 51st individually.
Aiden Marlow (San Antonio, Texas / Churchill) carded a 4 over 76 in round two to also finish at +4 overall and tied for 51st. Marlow bounced back after a challenging start, recording birdies on holes sixteen and fourteen to keep the Tigers within striking distance of the cut line throughout the afternoon.
Jeffery Forster (Santa Barbara, Calif. / San Marcos) posted a 4 over 76 in the second round and finished +9 overall. Forster continued to provide consistency for the Tiger's lineup.Â
Ethan Sullivan (Norfolk, Mass. / King Philip) finished the championship at +11 after a second round 77. Sullivan stayed composed throughout the day and picked up a birdie on hole 14.Â
Sam Rossi (Los Angeles, Calif. / Loyola) rounded out the Trinity lineup with a 7 over 79 in round two to finish +12 overall. Rossi stayed consistent while battling through the demanding conditions at El Campeón.
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Looking Ahead
The Tigers showed resilience throughout the national championship, competing against one of the strongest fields in Division III golf. Trinity ultimately missed advancing by a single stroke, closing out the season with a hard fought performance on the national stage.
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