Tyler Bruneau led Rhode Island with a one-under par in the opening round of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Championship, placing him fifth individually. The Rams are tied for fifth as a team at eight-over par, trailing first-place VCU by 11 strokes. VCU and George Mason are the only teams under par, with George Mason one stroke behind VCU. Aidan O'Donovan and Luke Stennett are both tied for 21st, each finishing at two-over par, while Josiah Tong and Tony Liu round out the team’s performance.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island team score: 296 (8-over par)
  • Bruneau: 3 birdies, 2 bogeys, -1 overall
State of Play
  • Current leaders: VCU (285), George Mason (286)
  • Rhode Island tied for fifth with Richmond
  • O'Donovan and Stennett both at two-over par in individual standings
What's Next

Rhode Island will play alongside George Washington and Richmond in the second round on Tuesday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The team will aim to improve their standing and challenge for a higher position as they continue in the championship.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island has the potential to advance in the tournament with strong performances from Bruneau and the team overall. Their ability to capitalize on the second round will be critical for any hopes of climbing the leaderboard.