Florida Atlantic Men’s Golf Team Finishes 10th at Sam Ryder Intercollegiate

Today is the 4th of March, 2026, and the Florida Atlantic men’s golf team recently wrapped up their performance at the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate, held at the stunning Hills Course in Daytona Beach, Florida. This year, the tournament took place on March 2nd and 3rd, featuring a competitive field of 13 teams, including heavyweights like Stetson and Baylor.

The Owls finished in 10th place with a team score of +37. Stetson University took home the team title with an impressive score of -13, a whopping 21 shots ahead of Baylor, which secured second place.

Tournament Highlights

On the final day of the tournament, Florida Atlantic made a commendable move up the leaderboard, climbing three spots. NaShawn Tyson led the Owls with a strong performance, shooting a score of 71 (-1) and finishing in 34th place after improving by 20 spots. He wasn’t alone in his success; Guilherme Grinberg finished tied for 43rd with a score of 72, while Biagio Gagliardi wrapped up the event in 39th place with a score of 73. Notably, all three players recorded four birdies in their final rounds, showcasing their talent and determination.

The Sam Ryder Intercollegiate was played in a 54-hole stroke play format, with two rounds on the first day and one final round on the second day, all starting with a shotgun start at 8 AM. The Hills Course, designed by Arthur Hills in 1997, is known for its natural wetlands, narrow pine corridors, small greens, and strategically placed water hazards, making it a challenging yet beautiful venue for the event.

Upcoming Challenges

The Florida Atlantic men’s golf team will be back in action at the Seminole Intercollegiate in Tallahassee, scheduled from March 15-17. As they gear up for their next competition, the team will undoubtedly be looking to build on their experiences from Daytona Beach and improve their standings.

For more information about the tournament, including live scoring updates, you can check out the official details here.

To read more about the Florida Atlantic Owls’ performance, visit their official report here.