The No. 21 Georgia Tech golf team finished strong in the stroke play portion of the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, tying for third place with a score of 862 (-2). Despite challenging weather, the team recorded a 3-under-par 285 in their final round, securing advancement to match play for the fifth consecutive year. They will face No. 5 Florida State as the No. 4 seed in the quarterfinals. Notable performances included Kale Fontenot's birdie streak, which boosted his standing and overall team momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Tech finished stroke play with a total of 862 (-2), tied for third place.
  • Kale Fontenot recorded a back nine score of 4-under, finishing the tournament at even-par 216.
State of Play
  • Tech advances to match play, competing against Florida State in the quarterfinals at 7:30 a.m. CT.
  • Four Georgia Tech players finished in the top 25 individually: Hiroshi Tai (t-10), Fontenot (t-20), and Aidan Tran and Albert Hansson (t-22).
What's Next

The Yellow Jackets will face Florida State in the quarterfinals, with potential matchups looming against top-ranked teams based on the outcomes of the other quarterfinals. Continuously improving performance could enhance their chances in the knockout rounds. If they win, a semifinal match against either Stanford or Duke awaits them.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech's resilience in finishing strong in adverse conditions has positioned them well for the match play format, where anything can happen. Their history of success in ACC Championships could serve as a motivational factor as they aim for another title.