This Week
The Utah Valley men's golf team opens its spring season at the Mesquite Desert Classic, Feb. 16-18, at Casablanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada.
Tournament Format
The tournament features a 54-hole stroke play format over three days. Teams will compete at Casablanca Golf Club, a challenging course known for its strategic layout and desert terrain.
Tournament Field
The 12-team field includes Utah Valley, Western Kentucky, Morehead State, Seattle U, Eastern Kentucky (host), Northern Kentucky, Utah Tech, Ohio, Bellarmine, Cal Poly, Idaho, and Bowling Green State.
Tournament Stats
Live scoring will be available through Scoreboard:
Daily results will also be posted online at GoUVU.com.
About the Course
Casablanca Golf Club is a scenic yet demanding layout featuring rolling fairways, strategically placed hazards, and undulating greens. The par-72 course rewards precision and course management, making it an excellent test for the field.
From Head Coach Chris Curran
"We've taken advantage of the mild winter and got a lot of good practice in. It is always fun to go to a new event. We finished the fall trending in the right direction. Hopefully we can carry that over this spring."
Last Time Out
Utah Valley wrapped up its fall season with a strong performance at the Kapolei Invitational, finishing tied for fourth in a competitive 15-team field with a three-round total of 13-over-par 877 (284-305-288). Sophomore
Dane Huddleston claimed his second consecutive individual title, shooting a final-round 4-under-par 68 to win with a three-round score of 6-under-par 210 (67-75-68).
Ryan Seamons tied for 15th at 3-over-par 219 (70-79-70), recording five birdies in his final round.
Clement Lepine finished tied for 40th at 7-over-par 223 (73-75-75), while
Paxton Maxwell tied for 63rd at 13-over-par 229 (74-79-76).
Ethan Efford finished in a tie for 72nd at 17-over-par 233 (82-76-75), carding four birdies in his final round.
"Dane's consistency and commitment were phenomenal this fall," said Curran. "Winning back-to-back events shows the level he's reached, and it's been great to watch him play with so much confidence. Our team battled hard in the fall, and we're excited to carry this momentum into the spring season."
Team UVU
Competing for Utah Valley this week will be:
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