CGN+ graphic displaying the top 10 team standings after round one of the 2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. Ohio State leads at even par, followed by Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Ole Miss tied for second at four over par.

Ohio State Leads Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational After Opening Round

October 17, 2026

Ohio State holds a four stroke lead following the opening round of the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational on Saturday, October 17, at Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi.

The Buckeyes finished the first round at even par, while Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Ole Miss share second place at four over par.

Georgia and Illinois are tied for sixth at five over, followed by LSU in eighth at six over and Florida State in ninth at seven over.

Mississippi State rounds out the top 10 at 10 over par.

The 15 team tournament is hosted by Southern Miss and concludes Monday, October 19.

Round One Team Standings

1. Ohio State: Even par
T2. Alabama: +4

T2. Tennessee: +4

T2. Arkansas: +4

T2. Ole Miss: +4

T6. Georgia: +5

T6. Illinois: +5

8. LSU: +6

9. Florida State: +7

10. Mississippi State: +10

T11. Wake Forest: +11

T11. South Carolina: +11

12. Wisconsin: +14

14. Southern Miss: +16

15. Iowa: +25

Burkholder and Matarazzo Share Individual Lead

Mississippi State’s Finn Burkholder and Ole Miss’ Eduardo Matarazzo are tied for the individual lead after both finished the opening round at four under par.

The pair holds a two stroke advantage over Florida State’s Jack Whaley, Illinois’ Max Herendeen and Ohio State’s Jack Vojtko, who share third place at two under.

Five players are among those tied for sixth at one under par, including LSU’s Noah McWilliams, Alabama’s Nicholas Gross, Tennessee’s Bruce Murphy, Arkansas’ Gerardo Gomez and Ohio State’s Giedrius Mackelis.

Ohio State placed two players among the leading individuals while taking the team lead into Sunday’s second round.

Round One Individual Leaders

  • T1. Finn Burkholder, Mississippi State: −4
  • T1. Eduardo Matarazzo, Ole Miss: −4
  • T3. Jack Whaley, Florida State: −2
  • T3. Max Herendeen, Illinois: −2
  • T3. Jack Vojtko, Ohio State: −2
  • T6. Noah McWilliams, LSU: −1
  • T6. Nicholas Gross, Alabama: −1
  • T6. Bruce Murphy, Tennessee: −1
  • T6. Gerardo Gomez, Arkansas: −1
  • T6. Giedrius Mackelis, Ohio State: −1

The second round of the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, with the final round set for Monday, October 19.

Sources

2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Team Leaderboard

2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Individual Leaderboard