Badgers finish third at Big Ten Championship

Friday, April 28

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Cameron Huss finishes a swing at the 2023 Big Ten Championship

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Badgers finish third at Big Ten Championship

April 28, 2023 | Men's Golf

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

By: Taylor Smith

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