Lousiana Tech’s men’s golf team will compete at the Golden Nugget Invitational in Lake Charles, La., starting March 2, aiming to build on a strong performance in their previous tournament. After securing a seventh-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate, where Morton Bailey earned Conference USA Golfer of the Week honors, the Bulldogs are looking to showcase their talents across 54 holes of stroke play. The field includes 10 teams and 72 golfers, with Louisiana Tech ranked 150th nationally.
By the Numbers
- Morton Bailey: 205 total score (-5), tied for 9th at Hal Williams Collegiate.
- Riley Hnatyshyn: leads the Bulldogs with a scoring average of 72.77.
State of Play
- LA Tech is competing in its third spring event, coming off a strong showing with three wins over top 100 teams.
- Bailey’s performance marked his first career top 10 finish, contributing to a competitive team atmosphere.
What’s Next
As Louisiana Tech prepares for the tournament, future competitions will hinge on maintaining competitive performance and further developing their young talents, particularly Bailey and Derksen.
Bottom Line
The Bulldogs look to leverage their recent momentum at the Golden Nugget Invitational, setting the stage for potential future successes in the season while building team experience.
