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Smith records top-20 finish at Puerto Rico Classic

Wisconsin finishes in 13th after three rounds

Men's Golf Taylor Smith

Smith records top-20 finish at Puerto Rico Classic

Wisconsin finishes in 13th after three rounds

RIO GRAND, P.R. – After three days of the Puerto Rico Classic, the Wisconsin men's golf team finished 12-under par to place 13th.

The team shot a 281-283-288=852 and was led by senior Coalter Smith, who finished tied for 16th at nine-under par. Georgia earned top honors among the 15-team field as they carded a 42-under par.

Tuesday, February 13

Round 3

The Badgers made par with a 288 in the final round to place 13th.

With a team-leading six birdies, Smith shot a three-under 69 to finish tied for 16th at nine-under par overall. 

Spencer Turtz stayed consistent and made par, placing him at par at the end of the tournament and tied for 61st. Jacob Beckman shot a one-over 73, also placing him tied for 61st as he finished at par. 

Cameron Huss carded a two-over 74 to finish tied for 53rd at two-under par, while Blake Wisdom shot a four-over 76 to tie for 81st at five-over par. 

Monday, February 12

Round 2

Wisconsin carded a 283 (-5) in the second round of the Puerto Rico Classic, placing them in 12th.

Smith once again led the Badgers, shooting a three-under 69. He enjoyed four birdies in the round, putting him at a total of eight so far in the tournament. 

Huss and Beckman each carded a one-under 71, with Huss grabbing an eagle on Hole 5 in addition to four birdies. Beckman currently leads Wisconsin golfers with 10 birdies. 

Turtz made par and Wisdom shot a two-over 74. 

Sunday, February 11

Round 1

The Badgers started off the tournament with a 281 (-7), placing them tied for ninth.

Huss and Smith led UW in the first round, each shooting a three-under 69 with four birdies a piece. 

Wisdom also found himself under par with a one-under 71, while Beckman and Turtz each made par. Beckman tallied a team-leading five birdies in the opening round. 

2024 Puerto Rico Classic

Pos. Player To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total
T16 Coalter Smith -9 69 69 69 207
T53 Cameron Huss -2 69 71 74 214
T61 Jacob Beckman E 72 71 73 216
T61 Spencer Turtz E 72 72 72 216
T82 Blake Wisdom +5 71 74 76 221
 
Pos. Team To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total
1 Georgia -42 275 268 279 822
2 Virginia -39 282 275 268 825
3 Tennessee -38 272 274 280 826
4 North Florida -37 271 274 282 827
5 Oklahoma -32 276 281 275 832
6 Ole Miss -30 285 274 275 834
7 Purdue -29 280 273 282 835
8 Iowa -25 274 284 281 839
9 Ohio State -22 280 283 279 842
10 Minnesota -18 281 274 291 846
11 South Carolina -17 286 284 277 847
12 East Tennessee -13 279 283 289 851
13 Wisconsin  -12 281 283 288 852
14 Charleston -11 284 288 281 853
15 Marquette +8 287 289 296 872
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Players Mentioned

Jacob  Beckman

Jacob Beckman

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Cameron Huss

Cameron Huss

6' 0"
Senior
Coalter Smith

Coalter Smith

5' 10"
Senior
Spencer Turtz

Spencer Turtz

5' 9"
Sophomore
Blake Wisdom

Blake Wisdom

5' 11"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Jacob  Beckman

Jacob Beckman

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Cameron Huss

Cameron Huss

6' 0"
Senior
Coalter Smith

Coalter Smith

5' 10"
Senior
Spencer Turtz

Spencer Turtz

5' 9"
Sophomore
Blake Wisdom

Blake Wisdom

5' 11"
Graduate Student