Cameron Huss at the Invitational at the Ford on Feb. 26, 2024
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Men's Golf Taylor Smith

Badgers grab first place finish at the Invitational at the Ford

Huss and Wisdom finished first and second to lead UW

Men's Golf Taylor Smith

Badgers grab first place finish at the Invitational at the Ford

Huss and Wisdom finished first and second to lead UW

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. – Wisconsin men's golf is bringing home their first tournament title of the season after an impressive showing at the Invitational. The team finished 24-under par to lead the eight-team field at the Ford Field & River Club.   

Cameron Huss was the top finisher among the 54 golfers after a career-best showing. Huss finished 15-under par after carding a new career low 54-hole score of 201 (69-66-66). The senior now ranks second in program history as his 201 is just one stroke behind the program's leader, Ben Walter (1994), who shot a 200. 

Tuesday, February 27

Round 3

The Badgers recorded a program-best 18-hole team score of 274 (-14) in the third and final round of the invitational, helping lift them to a first place finish over Wake Forest. 

Huss once again led the Badgers, shooting an impressive six-under 66 with seven birdies to finish in first place at 15-under par. 

Spencer Turtz improved his second round score by eight strokes to shoot a four-under 68 in the third round. Turtz finished tied for 25th at one-over par. 

Blake Wisdom shot a two-under 70 in the final round to bring him to 10-under par after three rounds. Wisdom earned a second place finish right behind Huss. Jacob Beckman also carded a two-under 70, placing him tied for 33rd at three-over par. 

Coalter Smith made par to finish tied for 38th at four-over par. Graham Moody finished out the tournament with a six-over 78, placing him tied for 51st at 12-over par. 

Monday, February 26

Round 2

The second round of play was paused due to a lack of daylight, but the Badgers contributing to the team score were able to finish out the round. Wisconsin is currently in second place after carding a 279 (-9).

Wisdom carded a career-low 18-hole score of 65 (-7) in the second round of the invitational. He tallied an impressive eight birdies during his record-breaking round. 

Huss followed closely behind, shooting a six-under 66 with five birdies and an eagle. Smith shot a one-over 72, while Beckman carded a three-over 75. Turtz rounded out the team lineup with a four-over 76.

Individual Moody was unable to finish the round before play suspended. Moody later finished the round on Tuesday morning and made par. 

Round 1

The Badgers shot a 287 (-1) in the opening round of the Invitational at the Ford, placing them tied for fifth. 

Huss paced the Wisconsin golfers, shooting a three-under 69, and Wisdom carded a one-under 71. 

Turtz shot a one-over 73, while Beckman followed closely with a two-over 74. Smith carded a three-over 75 to round out the team lineup, and Moody, who is competing individually, tallied a six-over 78. 

2024 Invitational at the Ford

Pos. Player To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total
1 Cameron Huss -15 69 66 66 201
2 Blake Wisdom -10 71 65 70 206
T25 Spencer Turtz +1 73 76 68 217
T33 Jacob Beckman +3 74 75 70 219
T38 Coalter Smith +4 75 73 72 220
T51 Graham Moody (I) +12 78 72 79 228
 * (I) denotes competing as Individual
 
Pos. Team To Par Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total
1 Wisconsin  -24 287 279 274 840
2 Wake Forest -23 271 283 287 841
3 Notre Dame -18 287 281 278 846
4 Michigan -8 287 287 282 856
5 Utah -6 282 290 286 858
6 Georgia Southern -5 281 291 287 859
7 Rutgers -2 288 293 281 862
8 Michigan State E 284 293 287 864
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Players Mentioned

Jacob  Beckman

Jacob Beckman

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Cameron Huss

Cameron Huss

6' 0"
Senior
Graham Moody

Graham Moody

6' 0"
Junior
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
Graham Moody

Graham Moody

6' 0"
Junior
Coalter Smith

Coalter Smith

5' 10"
Senior
Spencer Turtz

Spencer Turtz

5' 9"
Sophomore
Blake Wisdom

Blake Wisdom

5' 11"
Graduate Student