Oregon men’s golf saw its successful season come to an end on Monday morning as they came up short in the third round of the NCAA Championships.
After thunder and lightning storms postponed round three on Sunday, the Ducks, along with several other teams, were forced to resume early Monday to finish the round. Over three rounds, the Ducks finished 38-over 902 and placed 23rd out of thirty teams.
The 20-over 308 round three was season worst for the Ducks.
Aaron Wise’s 5-over 221 was a great first try for a freshman in the NCAA Championships. His third round was one of the worst of his career, as he shot 8-over including four consecutive bogies from holes 13 through 16. Despite this forgettable round, his freshman campaign was among the best in program history, and his future looks very bright for the Ducks.
Zach Foushee had an overall inconsistent tournament, but his overall 9-over 225 scorecard was good enough for second on the team. Foushee’s senior year will be important to the Ducks’ success next year.
After a strong start to the tournament, sophomore Thomas Lim struggled throughout the remainder of it. However, he rebounded late in the third round to shoot par on his last three holes of the season.
Jonathan Woo finished his Oregon career with a 73.18 stroke average per round. His 8-over 80 in round three was forgettable, but he managed to salvage a couple of holes by shooting par on 8 and 9.
Brandon McIver trimmed two strokes off of his first two round to shoot 4-over 76 in round three. Overall, he and Woo tied for fourth on the team for the the tournament. Like Foushee, McIver’s senior campaign will have a huge impact on how good the Ducks are next year.
Now that the season has concluded, the Ducks will go their separate ways this summer as they compete in various summer tournaments across the country.
If all goes well, the 2015-16 postseason will be one the most important in program history. The Ducks will be hosting the 2016 NCAA Championships at the Eugene Country Club, their home course. If they can make it to the championships, their chances look favorable considering the home course advantage.
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