Sioux Falls finished sixth at the Indian Creek Shootout after a seven-stroke improvement in the second round. Bryn Huber led the Cougars with an individual tie for 11th, while four Sioux Falls golfers finished in the top 25. Coach Wade Merry said slow starts have been a recurring issue, making first-round readiness a priority for the spring.

By the Numbers
  • Team finish: sixth of 10 teams, at 641 (+65).
  • Second-round score: 317 (+29), seven strokes better than the opening round.
  • Huber: 156 (+12), tied for 11th; Karsnia: 159 (+15), tied for 18th.
  • Four Cougars finished in the top 25; six of the team’s seven golfers shot 80 or better in the final round.
Yes, But

The stronger second round showed the team’s ability to rebound, but the opening-round 324 left Sioux Falls needing to make up ground. Merry said slow starts have been a pattern throughout the fall.

What’s Next

Sioux Falls has concluded its fall season and is scheduled to return March 7 at the Hillcat Classic in Owasso, Oklahoma. The team’s stated focus for the spring is being ready from the first hole of the opening round.

Bottom Line

Four top-25 finishes and a better second round are encouraging, but Sioux Falls’ next step is turning that late-round improvement into a strong start.