West Florida won the Southeastern Collegiate at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Georgia with a tournament total of −21 (843). The Argonauts recorded rounds of 280, 281, and 282 to finish three shots ahead of Columbus State.
The victory marks West Florida’s third consecutive tournament win this spring following titles at the Matlock Classic and the Las Vegas Desert Classic.
Columbus State finished second at −18 while Lincoln Memorial placed third at −16. Barry finished fourth at −15 and Florida Southern rounded out the top five at −14.
Lincoln Memorial freshman Harry Dickins captured the individual title at −13 after rounds of 67, 64, and 72. Dickins moved into contention with a second round 64 and held on to win by one shot.
West Florida’s Cooper Tendick and Barry’s Eduardo Matarazzo tied for second at −12. Columbus State’s Ian Pienaar finished fourth at −11 while Florida Southern’s Max Barile placed fifth at −7.
Top 10 Team Standings
1. West Florida, −21
2. Columbus State, −18
3. Lincoln Memorial, −16
4. Barry, −15
5. Florida Southern, −14
6. Rollins, −4
7. Georgia Southwestern, −2
8. Valdosta State, E
T9. Palm Beach Atlantic, +1
T9. Nova Southeastern, +1
Top 10 Individuals
1. Harry Dickins, Lincoln Memorial, −13
T2. Cooper Tendick, West Florida, −12
T2. Eduardo Matarazzo, Barry, −12
4. Ian Pienaar, Columbus State, −11
5. Max Barile, Florida Southern, −7
T6. Bernard Meyer, Columbus State, −6
T6. Alexander Nilehn, Valdosta State, −6
T6. Donte Groppuso, Florida Southern, −6
T9. Per Ekelund, West Florida, −5
T9. Elias Mardeni, Nova Southeastern, −5
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