Former LCM golfer Jack Burke and the Texas State University men’s golf team won the inaugural National Golf Invitational at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona.
The tournament was added by the NCAA in 2022 to allow schools to play in one season-ending event, similar to college basketball’s NIT tournament.
The Bobcats were in fourth after day one and then held a 4-shot lead after a strong day two. The third round was a roller coaster as TXST lost its lead early and then came back and held off a strong push from Penn State and Wyoming to claim the championship by one-stroke on the final hole of the tournament. Burke carded a 1-over 73 on Friday, a 3-under 69 in round two fueled by seven birdies and a final round 75 on Sunday.
TXST won with a team score of 7-under while Penn State and Wyoming tied for second at 6-under. The win was the third team win of the season for Coach Shane Howell and the Bobcats.
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