WCU Men’s Golf Finishes Strong, Place Ninth at Badger Invitational

Cullowhee, N.C. – Behind its best team round of the tournament and a trio of strong individual performances, Western Carolina men’s golf climbed into ninth place on Tuesday as the Catamounts wrapped up play at the 2026 Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course. Leading the charge was Tyler Jones , who capped a steady ascent up the individual leaderboard with an even-par 72. The Jacksonville, N.C., native climbed 10 spots in the final standings to tie for 23rd overall at 1-under-par 217. Jones offset three bogeys with three birdies over his final 18 holes and closed his round with…