- Texas Tech Red Raiders finished Day Two of the NCAA Championships in 16th place after battling a difficult course with an average player score of nearly 73.5 strokes at Grayhawk Golf Club.
- The course had tough pin placements and fast and firm greens, resulting in the entire field of 30 teams plus individuals combined for just 293 birdies and recorded one front nine of under par golf.
- World Amateur No. 1 Ludvig Aberg had a tough day, finishing his second nine in 35 (+5) to end the day at +3 and +1 for the week.
In the latest NCAA Men’s Golf Championship, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have been able to climb their way up to the 16th position after day two of the tournament at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The team’s impressive performance, which included a solid 4-over par in the second round, allowed them to overcome some tough challenges and take a step ahead in the tournament.
The Red Raiders had an excellent start in the first round on Friday, carding a 3-under score, two strokes behind the first place. Although they struggled with the greens in the second round, they were still able to maintain their position and manage to secure a spot in the top 20.
Texas Tech’s highlights included Kyle Hogan’s 1-over first round and Baard Skogen’s 3-over score in the same round. Andy Lopez, the team’s coach, praised his players for their performance, particularly praising Hogan’s play in the first round and his ability to steady the ship in the second round.
Despite some tough moments on the course, the Red Raiders’ consistency has helped them to stay competitive in the tournament, an accomplishment they will look to continue over the upcoming days.
As of now, Pepperdine leads the way with an overall score of 10-under, with Oklahoma State and Oklahoma very close behind. But with two days left in the tournament, anything can happen, and the Red Raiders are working hard to make their presence felt on the leaderboard.
The Red Raiders’ fans are now buzzing with excitement, and they are eagerly waiting for the next round, where the team will look to continue their impressive run and improve their position further.