When UCLA men’s golf started its final day of the Pac-12 championship, the Bruins knew they weren’t going to win. But they had a different goal. “I told the team that our goal was to go out and have the lowest score of the day and win today’s tournament,” said coach Derek Freeman. “And we […]
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UCLA men’s golf finishes second in windy El Macero Classic
No. 24 UCLA men’s golf played its final event of the regular season this weekend in El Macero, California, and the weather decided it was not going to cooperate with the competitors. “1-under ended up winning the tournament, you never really see that in a college event,” said junior Patrick Murphy. Murphy finished in the […]
Men’s golf approaches end of season with struggles in Augusta Invitational
UCLA men’s golf finished outside the top 10 in a tournament for the first time this season. The No. 19 Bruins shot a combined 7-over par and finished 11th out of 15 teams Sunday at the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Georgia. The No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini won the tournament at 25-under. “We played […]
UCLA men’s golf falls short at the Southern Highlands Collegiate
The Bruins headed to Las Vegas on Monday fresh off their first tournament win since 2015. However, success did not continue for UCLA men’s golf, posting its worst finish since April 1 at the Southern Highlands Collegiate on Wednesday. The Bruins ended the first round tied for fifth place, but it was only downhill from […]
UCLA men’s golf overcomes frost to earn first team win in three years
UCLA men’s golf had to fight through tough conditions over its two-day tournament, but the Bruins emerged victorious on all fronts Tuesday. No. 24 UCLA battled frost and hail delays to claim its first tournament victory of the year at the Southwestern Invitational in Westlake Village, California. Additionally, UCLA juniors Phil Delisi and Jack Ireland […]
UCLA men’s golf places fourth in Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate
UCLA men’s golf used a final round surge to secure a fourth-place finish at the 23-team Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate on Sunday. After shooting 1-over par and 2-over par in the first two rounds in Palm Desert, California, the No. 21 Bruins recorded a 19-under on day three. Only No. 15 California, which won the tournament […]
UCLA men’s golf earns tied second-place finish in The Farms Invitational
No. 21 UCLA men’s golf returned from a three-month hiatus Monday and Tuesday at The Farms Golf Club. The Bruins left The Farms Invitational with a second-place finish Tuesday, closing at 8-over-par. Coach Derek Freeman said he was pleased with the outcome. However, he still believes there is room to improve. The Bruins weren’t able […]