News Summary
The Michigan State men’s golf team finished the opening round of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional in ninth place among 14 teams, shooting 4-over par 292. Florida State leads the tournament at 14-under par, seven shots ahead of Notre Dame. Key performances included junior Caleb Bond’s 2-under par 70. This event marks the Spartans’ fourth consecutive NCAA regional appearance. The team aims to move up the leaderboard in hopes of advancing to the national championships.
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The Michigan State men’s golf team finished the opening round of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional in ninth place among 14 teams, shooting a 4-over par 292 at the Seminole Legacy Golf Course. The tournament will continue through May 14, and the top five teams, as well as the lowest individual score from a non-advancing team, will earn spots in the NCAA Championships scheduled for May 23-28 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
Leading the tournament after the first day is Florida State, with an impressive score of 14-under par 274, holding a significant lead of seven shots over second-place Notre Dame, which finished the round at 7-under par 281. Ole Miss stands in third place with a score of 6-under par 282. New Mexico and Augusta University are tied for fourth place, both at 3-under par 285.
As Michigan State looks to improve its position, it finds itself two strokes behind seventh-place Northwestern and Furman, who are tied at 2-over par 290. The Spartans are also six shots behind sixth-place Georgia.
Top Performers
Junior Caleb Bond emerged as the standout performer for Michigan State, recording a score of 2-under par 70, which places him tied for 11th overall in the tournament. His successful round included three birdies and 14 pars, showcasing consistent play.
Following Bond, three Spartans are tied for 40th place, all shooting 2-over par 74: sophomore Lorenzo Pinili and freshmen Julian Menser and Drew Miller. Pinili, starting his round on the 10th hole, completed his day with two birdies; Menser achieved three birdies and 11 pars, while Miller also concluded with three birdies and 10 pars.
Completing the team, sophomore Lucas Acevedo finds himself in 58th place with a score of 4-over par 76.
Background Information
This event marks the fourth consecutive NCAA regional appearance for the Spartans and their eighth in the last nine years, highlighting their consistent presence in collegiate golf competitions. Currently seeded No. 10 in the 14-team field, the Spartan squad will seek to improve their standing over the next rounds. The NCAA Tallahassee Regional represents a crucial opportunity for the team to qualify for the national championships, and they will need to push ahead strongly in the remaining rounds to secure a spot.
As the tournament progresses, the Michigan State men’s golf team aims to build on its performance, relying on the skill and determination of its players to move up the leaderboard in hopes of advancing to the next level of competition.
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Additional Resources
- Florida State Seminoles
- Tallahassee.com
- Fighting Irish
- Michigan State Spartans
- Ole Miss Athletics
- Wikipedia: 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship
- Google Search: NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- Google News: NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals
