The Arkansas State men’s golf team is in third place entering the final round of the Sun Belt Conference Championship, according to an April 28 announcement. The event is taking place at Annandale Golf Club.
This standing is significant as it puts Arkansas State in a strong position to advance to match play, with only the top four teams moving forward after stroke play. Jake Wallis and Thomas Schmidt are both ranked among the top five individually, helping lead their team’s effort.
Wallis has posted rounds of 68 and 69 for a total score of seven-under-par, just one shot behind Max Bengtsson from Coastal Carolina for the individual lead. Schmidt recorded back-to-back rounds of 70 and highlighted his second round with two eagles and two birdies over four holes. Other contributors include Cole Kirby at one-over-par (tied for twentieth), Milan Reed at five-over-par (tied for thirty-eighth), and Jake Lile at eight-over-par (tied for fifty-second).
According to the official website, the Arkansas State Red Wolves Men’s Golf competed in the Sun Belt Conference according to the official website. The program plays its home events in Jonesboro, Arkansas according to the official website, and functions as part of Arkansas State University’s athletics program according to the official website. The roster includes players from various countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Australia, England as well as different U.S. states according to the official website.
The championship’s final round will begin Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m., with live coverage available on ESPN+ and Scoreboard. Match play will follow on Thursday morning if Arkansas State finishes among the top four teams.
