Richmond Spiders golf team ended their season on a high note, placing fourth at the National Golf Invitational held at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. All five members finished at even par or better, with a team score of 15-under par, trailing Butler, TCU, and champion Washington State. Freshman Quin Polin led the team with a career-best 5-under 211, tying for ninth. This event marked Richmond's first under-par performance across all rounds since September 2022.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond's team score: 15-under par
  • Quin Polin's individual score: 5-under 211, tied for ninth
  • Patrick Isztwan and Drew Carlin: tied for 17th at 2-under 214
Yes, But

Despite their strong performance, the Spiders struggled with the logistics and acclimatization to the desert climate, which posed an unknown challenge.

State of Play
  • Fourth-place finish in the National Golf Invitational
  • Under-par scores in all three rounds of the event
  • Top-five finishes in their final four events of the season
What's Next

As summer golf begins, Richmond players will participate in individual qualifiers and other events to build on this momentum heading into the next season.

Bottom Line

Richmond's golf team showcased their depth and consistency, making significant strides by finishing the season strong and setting the stage for future successes.