Cameron Huss finishes a swing at the 2023 Big Ten Championship
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Men's Golf Taylor Smith

Badgers finish third at Big Ten Championship

UW records highest Big Ten Championship finish since 1995-96 season

Men's Golf Taylor Smith

Badgers finish third at Big Ten Championship

UW records highest Big Ten Championship finish since 1995-96 season

GALLOWAY, N.J. — Thanks to a third-place finish at the 2023 Big Ten Championship, the Wisconsin men's golf team recorded their highest team finish at a Big Ten Championship in 27 seasons. 

Wisconsin's finish marks their best at a Big Ten Championship since the 1995-1996 season, where they placed 2nd (1187), and 1993-1994, where they placed 1st (1151). 

Due to the weather, the final round of the championship was not played. After 36 holes, the Badgers finished 15-over par at the Galloway National Golf Club, totaling a 299-284=583. Third-ranked Illinois took home the title, carding an eight-under to lead them to their eighth straight championship win. 

Cameron Huss led the Badgers with a one-over par, placing him in 12th, while Maxime Legros trailed closely behind with a two-over par to tie for 13th.  

Sunday, April 30

Round 3

Due to inclement weather, the third round of play was canceled. 

Saturday, April 29

Round 2

The Badgers shot an even-par 284, ending the day in third place. 

Huss improved his score by five strokes to lead the Badgers, shooting a two-under 69. The junior shot five birdies in the second round, placing him tied for first for birdies with 10. 

Maxime Legros and Clayton Tribus each shot an even-par 71 to place them in the top-20.

Coalter Smith carded a two-over par, while Max Schwarz subbed in, also tallying a two-over par.

Friday, April 28

Round 1

Despite a rainy day, Wisconsin started the championship off strong, carding a 299 (+15) to end the first round in third place. 

Legros paved the path for the Badgers, tallying a two-over 73 with three birdies. As a team, Wisconsin ended the day with 12 birdies, the most in the first round. 

Cameron Huss and Clayton Tribus trailed closely behind Legros, each with a three-over par. Huss' four birdies in the first round tied for first among all golfers. 

Coalter Smith shot a seven-over par, while Graham Moody tallied an eight-over 79 in his first Big Ten Championship round. 

2023 Big Ten Championship

Pos. Player To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3^ Total
12 Cameron Huss +1 74 69 -- 143
T13 Maxime Legros +2 73 71 -- 144
T17 Clayton Tribus +3 74 71 -- 145
T37 Coalter Smith +9 78 73 -- 151
S Max Schwarz +2 -- 73 -- 73
S Graham Moody +8 79 -- -- 79
 
Pos. Team To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3^ Total
1 #3 Illinois -8 292 268 -- 560
2 #28 Northwestern +9 298 279 -- 577
3 Wisconsin +15 299 284 -- 583
4 Indiana +18 308 278 -- 586
T5 #25 Ohio State +21 300 289 -- 589
T5 Iowa +21 306 283 -- 589
T7 #36 Purdue +28 316 280 -- 596
T7 Minnesota +28 314 282 -- 596
9 Michigan State  +30 310 288 -- 598
10 Rutgers +33 311 290 -- 601
11 Penn State +34 314 288 -- 602
12 Nebraska +41 315 294 -- 609
13 Michigan +44 326 288 -- 612
14 Maryland +55 333 290 -- 623
**Rankings according to Golfstat NCAA D1 Men's Rankings
^Third round canceled due to weather
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Players Mentioned

Cameron Huss

Cameron Huss

Junior
Graham Moody

Graham Moody

Sophomore
Coalter Smith

Coalter Smith

Senior
Maxime Legros

Maxime Legros

6' 1"
Graduate Student
Max Schwarz

Max Schwarz

5' 6"
Graduate Student
Clayton Tribus

Clayton Tribus

6' 6"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Cameron Huss

Cameron Huss

Junior
Graham Moody

Graham Moody

Sophomore
Coalter Smith

Coalter Smith

Senior
Maxime Legros

Maxime Legros

6' 1"
Graduate Student
Max Schwarz

Max Schwarz

5' 6"
Graduate Student
Clayton Tribus

Clayton Tribus

6' 6"
Graduate Student