Purdue's men's golf team fell to fifth place at the Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio, struggling on the greens amid strong winds with just 15 birdies through two rounds.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue sits in fifth place with a 29-over par 589, 15 shots behind leader Northwestern.
  • The team registered only six birdies in round two and has a total of 15 birdies so far, ranking seventh in the field.
  • Scioto Country Club saw an average of 76.79 strokes per round in round two, compared to the 74.13 average in round one.
  • The par-5 6th hole yielded 31 birdies, while holes 8 and 17 saw no birdies in round two.
Yes, But

The struggle on the greens has affected Purdue's performance in the tournament, with a total of just 15 birdies through two rounds.

State of Play
  • Purdue is currently in fifth place, trailing the leader by 15 shots and struggling with windy conditions.
  • The team's performance on the greens has been a significant challenge, with only six birdies registered in round two.
What's Next

Purdue will tee off in the second-to-last grouping on Sunday, paired with Ohio State and Wisconsin.

Bottom Line

Purdue's struggle on the greens amid windy conditions has pushed them to fifth place at the Big Ten Championships, highlighting the importance of consistent putting performance in competitive golf.