Gamecocks Ready to Tee Off at Southern Highlands Collegiate Tournament
South Carolina's men's golf team is gearing up to participate in the prestigious Southern Highlands Collegiate tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 1-3. The event, hosted by UNLV, will take place at the renowned Southern Highlands Golf Club, known for its challenging par-72 Robert Trent Jones layout. The tournament boasts a competitive field with all 15 participating teams currently ranked in the top-50 in the latest Clippd Team Poll, including top-ranked teams like Virginia, Auburn, Florida, and Texas.
The Gamecocks will field the same five-man lineup that performed well at the Puerto Rico Classic, led by standout All-American Frankie Harris. Harris secured his fifth career win at the Puerto Rico event with an impressive score of 200 (-16), narrowly edging out competitors from Virginia. Joining Harris in the lineup are senior Zach Adams, sophomore Marek Fleming, freshman Talan Harrison, and junior Brock Blais. Harrison also had a strong showing in Puerto Rico, finishing T-14th with a score of 207 (-9) for his second top-20 finish of the season.
The Southern Highlands Collegiate tournament features a stacked field of top-ranked teams, including No. 1 Virginia, No. 2 Auburn, No. 3 Florida, and No. 4 Texas, among others. With live scoring available for the event, fans can follow the action as the Gamecocks look to build on their recent success and make their mark in this highly competitive tournament.
In conclusion, South Carolina's men's golf team is primed for the Southern Highlands Collegiate tournament, where they will face stiff competition from some of the best teams in college golf. Led by standout player Frankie Harris, the Gamecocks are looking to continue their strong performance from the Puerto Rico Classic and make a statement in this prestigious event. Stay tuned for live updates and results as the team competes against the top-ranked teams in the nation.