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Colorado men’s golf falls back to 12th place at NCAA championships

By May 24, 2025 | updated 7 months ago

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CU Buffs' Dylan McDermott hits a shot on Saturday during the second round of the NCAA Division I Championship in Carlsbad, Calif. (Courtesy photo/CU Buffs)

The CU Buffs men’s golf team will have some work to do on Sunday.

After firing a 1-over team score in the first round, the Buffs struggled on Saturday and finished the day in 12th place after the second round of stroke play at the NCAA Division I Championship at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa-North Course in Carlsbad, Calif.

The field cuts down to 13 teams after Sunday’s round before the top 8 advance to match play after Monday for a chance to claim the NCAA crown. So, the Buffs will need a strong Sunday to stay in contention.

“Well, it was an interesting day to say the least,” head coach Roy Edwards said in a press release. “A very challenging golf course, but I am really proud of the we battled back after a tough stretch. That was important as we found a way to get into the morning wave tomorrow.”

The Buffaloes finished the day 10-over par which was nine shots worse than Friday. Senior Dylan McDermott posted the Buffs’ best score of the day with an even-par 72 to move up into the top 35 individually. Justin Biwer, who had a 68 in the first round, shot a 76.

“I would say it was definitely one of the better even-par rounds I’ve ever had,” McDermott said. “The first nine holes weren’t hard, but the back nine were very tough with the wind. Everyone seemed to be battling out there. I just made sure to really focus on every shot and my putting inside of 10 feet was good.”

Hunter Swanson bounced back with a 73, Brandon Knight shot a 77 and Ty Holbrook had a tough day with an 83.

Arizona State leads at 13-under after going 11-under in the second round. Oklahoma and Auburn are in second and third place. Only five teams are under par after two days on the tough golf course.

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