Tuesday, March 17
Conway, S.C.
Baylor
vs
The Michael A. Marino
MG: Bears Finish 8th at Michael Marino Classic
3/17/2026 8:39:00 PM | Men's Golf
BU tops a pair of top-50 teams at Myrtle Beach tournament
MICHAEL MARINO RESULTS
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Putting together the fifth-best round of the day, Baylor men's golf beat a pair of top-50 teams and finished eighth in the inaugural Michael A. Marino Classic on Tuesday at the Dunes Beach and Golf Club.
Jonas Appel and Davis Ovard shot even-par 72 on Tuesday, giving Baylor eight rounds of par or better in the 54-hole, three-day tournament, as the Bears had a closing round of 5-over 293 and a 54-hole total of 5-over 869.
"We had a couple nice rounds in Round 2 from Jonas and Sam (Dossey), and we had some solid even-par rounds this week on a terrific golf course," interim head coach Ryan Murphy said. "Unfortunately, we counted a 75 or higher each round, and that hurts your chances to compete. We need more scores in the 60s, and our throw-out score needs to be around par."
North Carolina State recorded its third-straight sub-par round and won the team title with a 15-under-par 849 total. Louisville was second at 11-under 852, followed by Charleston and the host Coastal Carolina team at 3-under 861.
No. 50 Florida Gulf Coast was 11th (11-over, 875), with No. 37 UNLV finishing 15th at 25-over 889 in a field that included six Power Five teams.
Narrowly missing top-25 individual finishes, Appel and Dossey tied for 26th at 1-over 217. Appel had four birdies and an eagle and Dossey carded five birdies in matching scores of 3-under 69 in a second round that was completed Monday morning.
David Ovard recorded back-to-back scores of even-par72 after capping an opening round of 8-over 80 with a nine on the par-4 18th hole. Transfers Evan Vo and Alex Heard weren't able to build on their opening-round scores of 1-under 71 and finished 40th and 48th, respectively, in the field of 90 players.
As a team, Baylor finished with the most pars (149) and had the second-best par-3 scoring average at 3.04 (+2).
In a quick turnaround, the Bears will compete in the Maridoe Collegiate Invitational that starts next Monday at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.
For the latest news on the Baylor men's golf team, follow its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorMGolf.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Putting together the fifth-best round of the day, Baylor men's golf beat a pair of top-50 teams and finished eighth in the inaugural Michael A. Marino Classic on Tuesday at the Dunes Beach and Golf Club.
Jonas Appel and Davis Ovard shot even-par 72 on Tuesday, giving Baylor eight rounds of par or better in the 54-hole, three-day tournament, as the Bears had a closing round of 5-over 293 and a 54-hole total of 5-over 869.
"We had a couple nice rounds in Round 2 from Jonas and Sam (Dossey), and we had some solid even-par rounds this week on a terrific golf course," interim head coach Ryan Murphy said. "Unfortunately, we counted a 75 or higher each round, and that hurts your chances to compete. We need more scores in the 60s, and our throw-out score needs to be around par."
North Carolina State recorded its third-straight sub-par round and won the team title with a 15-under-par 849 total. Louisville was second at 11-under 852, followed by Charleston and the host Coastal Carolina team at 3-under 861.
No. 50 Florida Gulf Coast was 11th (11-over, 875), with No. 37 UNLV finishing 15th at 25-over 889 in a field that included six Power Five teams.
Narrowly missing top-25 individual finishes, Appel and Dossey tied for 26th at 1-over 217. Appel had four birdies and an eagle and Dossey carded five birdies in matching scores of 3-under 69 in a second round that was completed Monday morning.
David Ovard recorded back-to-back scores of even-par72 after capping an opening round of 8-over 80 with a nine on the par-4 18th hole. Transfers Evan Vo and Alex Heard weren't able to build on their opening-round scores of 1-under 71 and finished 40th and 48th, respectively, in the field of 90 players.
As a team, Baylor finished with the most pars (149) and had the second-best par-3 scoring average at 3.04 (+2).
In a quick turnaround, the Bears will compete in the Maridoe Collegiate Invitational that starts next Monday at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.
For the latest news on the Baylor men's golf team, follow its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorMGolf.
- BaylorBears.com -
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