Lamar University's men's golf team secured a fourth-place finish at the Southland Conference tournament with a final round score of 284, totalling 864 across three rounds. They finished just two shots behind third-place UTRGV, marking their sixth consecutive top-five finish at the event since 2018. Matthew Bramford led the team with a two-under-par 70 in the final round, while David Schneider Jerez and Rory Bennet also performed well, each finishing one-under-par. The team collectively made 17 birdies and tied for second place with two eagles during the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar University finished the tournament with a total score of 864 (298-282-284).
  • The Cardinals made 49 birdies across the tournament, ranking third in total.
  • Matthew Bramford tied for fifth place with a cumulative score of 212 (72-70-70).
  • David Schneider Jerez scored 216 (75-70-71), finishing ninth.
Yes, But

Despite a solid performance, the team fell short of claiming a podium finish, finishing two shots behind UTRGV. Key competitor Augusta dominated the tournament, winning by a significant nine-shot margin.

State of Play
  • Augusta won their third consecutive conference title with a total score of 843.
  • Matthew Bramford and David Schneider Jerez both finished in the top 10, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
What's Next

The team will likely focus on building from this experience as they prepare for future tournaments, aiming for an even stronger showing next season.

Bottom Line

Lamar's consistent top-five finishes signal a competitive team on the rise, but they must address gaps that cost them a podium place in future tournaments.