WHITNEY, Texas – University of St. Thomas fired an opening round 304 and leads the field by 11 shots after Sunday’s first round of the 2025 SCAC Men’s Golf Championship contested on the New Course at White Bluff Golf Resort. Official Championship Website | Men's Results | Photo Gallery | Interview w/ Opening Round Leader, Marshall Hatcher
Sunday's opening round was more about survival than anything else as high winds wreaked havic on the scoring. With steady winds over 20 miles per hour and gusts upward to 30 mph later in the day, scores soared to their highest for an opening round since the league played its championship in similar conditions at Horseshoe Bay Resort in 2011.
Monday's second round will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT on the par-72, 7,014-yard layout.
St. Thomas, who led the field in pars (14) on Sunday, are seeking their second SCAC men's golf championship in three years. The Celts had three players among the top seven individuals after first round play, including tournament leader Marshall Hatcher (pictured), who opened the championship with a one-over 73. Teammates Antonio Ramirez and Cameron Curtis both fired opening-round 76s (+4) and are tied for fourth.
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No. 12 Trinity University is in second place, 11 shots back, with a first round team score of 315 (+27), followed by University of Dallas at 321 (+33). McMurry University and defending champion Schreiner University are tied for fourth with both posting first-round scores of 324 (+36).
Rounding out the standings, Concordia University (Texas) and Southwestern University are tied for sixth with team scores of 326 (+38), Texas Lutheran University currently sits in eighth at 331 (+43) and Centenary College is in ninth with a 340 (+52).
Trinity was led by Carter Code who is in second place after an opening round 74 (+2). Code led for much of Sunday and sat at three under through 11 holes before settling back to the pack. His teammate Neal Sandu follows in third place after a first-round 75 (+3).
Joining the UST duo at 76 in a tie for fourth is Parker Smith of Concordia (Texas) and Bryce Stiemert of Southweststern.
To follow along with live scoring throughout the final round, go to Scoreboard/Clippd or go here for the official website of the 2025 SCAC Men's and Women's Golf Championships.
