The Calvin University men's golf team faced a challenging second day at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf National Championship, competing across two courses due to a weather delay. After resuming their first round, the Knights ended the day tied for 23rd with a total of 604 strokes, +32 over par. Matt Turcotte led the team with a 1-under par 71 in the first round, while the entire team achieved a +17 in the second round, totaling 301 strokes. They need to finish in the top 18 to advance but have one player, Turcotte, vying for an individual spot.

By the Numbers
  • Calvin finished the first two rounds with a total of 604 strokes (+32).
  • Turcotte's individual score of 3-over par places him tied for 41st out of 224 competitors.
State of Play
  • The Knights are currently tied for 23rd place out of 43 teams.
  • Turcotte is the only knight who has a chance to advance through an individual playoff.
What's Next

Turcotte will compete in a playoff Thursday morning to determine if he can make the individual cut and continue in the championship. The team is looking to regroup and address their performance ahead of future tournaments.

Bottom Line

Calvin's success in the tournament hinges on Turcotte's playoff outcome, as the team must reassess their strategy moving forward to improve standings in upcoming competitions.