In the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate, Navy men's golf team secures fourth place led by Captain Benjamin Valdez achieving his first top-10 finish, alongside Chip Deegan and Jack Tarzy placing in the top 15. The tournament held at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Va., saw the Mids start strong with a 4-over par 284 but concluded with a total of 28-over par 880. Valdez shone with a ninth-place finish, scoring 3-over par 216, marked by a notable 2-under par 69 start and a 1-over par 72 finish on Tuesday.

The Big Picture

The Navy men's golf team showcased strong performances from key players, marking significant progress and potential in their competitive season.

By the Numbers
  • Princeton clinched the team title with a score of 857, 5 strokes ahead of the second-place team.
  • Justin Larue from Longwood secured the individual medalist honors with an impressive 10-under finish.
State of Play
  • Navy men's golf team finished fourth in the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate.
  • Benjamin Valdez achieved his first top-10 finish with a ninth-place position.
  • The team started with a strong 4-over par 284 but ended with a total of 28-over par 880.
What's Next

Next on the agenda for Navy is the Stitch Intercollegiate hosted by NC State in Raleigh, N.C., serving as their final preparation for the upcoming Patriot League Championship.

Bottom Line

Navy men's golf team shows promise with a strong showing at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate, setting the stage for further success in the upcoming competitions, with a focus on the Stitch Intercollegiate as their final tune-up for the Patriot League Championship.