michigan Men’s Golf Finishes Third at Island Resort Intercollegiate

BARK RIVER, Mich. – The University of Michigan men’s golf team opened its season with a program-record 822 (-42) 54-hole total, finishing third at the Island Resort Intercollegiate on Monday (Sept.1). The team set 24 career and program records at Sage Run Golf Club.

After rounds of 281 (-7) and 274 (-14) on Sunday, Michigan was fourth at 555 (-21).A final-round 267 (-21) – tying the program record for lowest single-round team score and the best round of the day by six shots – propelled the Wolverines too third place.

All 12 teams in the field finished under par.West Virginia won the title with a remarkable 809 (-55), while Purdue was runner-up at 815 (-49).

Sophomore RJ Arone led the wolverines with a career-best 205 (-11), tying for eighth place. His final-round 65 (-7) was a new career low, fueled by 11 pars and 7 birdies. Sophomore Dean Muratore also carded a 65 (-7) with 8 pars, 7 birdies, and 1 eagle.

All five Michigan starters finished under par for the first time in program history. Freshman jordan Hwang earned his first career start and tied for 35th with a 213 (-3) total. all three U-M freshmen made their collegiate debuts.

Site: Bark river, Michigan
Tournament: Island Resort Intercollegiate (Day 2 of 2)
Course: Sage Run Golf club (par 72, 7,375 yards)
U-M Team Standing: 3rd Place of 12 (281-274-267/822, -42)
Top U-M Individual: RJ Arone, tie-8th (70-70-65/205, -11)
Next U-M Event: Sun-Tue.,Sept. 14-16 — at Canadian Collegiate Invitational (MacTier, Ontario)

2025 Collegiate Golf Tournament Results

The recent collegiate golf tournament saw a tight competition at the top, with several players finishing with extraordinary scores. Michigan golfers also had a strong showing, with RJ Arone leading the way for the Wolverines.This report details the top finishers and the performance of the Michigan individuals.

Tournament Leaders

The tournament concluded with a tie for first place between McCoy biagioli of Michigan State and nicholas turowski of West Virginia, both carding a total score of 201. Dylan Teeter (UTEP) and Sam Easterbrook (Purdue) were close behind, tied for sixth place with a score of 204.

McCoy Biagioli, Michigan State     67-69-65 = 201
Nicholas Turowski, West Virginia   66-69-66 = 201
Dylan Teeter, UTEP                 67-71-66 = 204
Sam Easterbrook, Purdue            71-66-67 = 204
RJ ARONE, U-M                      70-70-65 = 205
Samuel Baumuller, St. Mary's       68-65-72 = 205
TJ Barger, Illinois State          71-66-68 = 205

Michigan Individuals’ Performance

Several michigan golfers competed as individuals in the tournament. RJ Arone led the Michigan contingent, finishing in a tie for eighth place with a score of 205. Nicolas Simon and Nilay naik also posted strong performances, finishing in a tie for 12th and 15th respectively.

T8. RJ arone          70-70-65 = 205 (-11)
T12. Nicolas Simon     69-70-68 = 207 (-9)
T15. nilay Naik        72-67-69 = 208 (-8)
T23.dean Muratore     70-75-65 = 210 (-6)
T35. Jordan Hwang      75-67-71 = 213 (-3)
T23. Johnny Solis      71-71-68 = 210* (-6)
T58. Tristan Wieland   71-73-74 = 218*
T82. Jack Harrington   74-74-77 = 225*

* played as individuals

Analysis

The scores indicate a challenging course, with only two players breaking par for the tournament. The Michigan individuals demonstrated a range of performance, with Arone leading the charge and several others contributing solid scores. The players marked with an asterisk competed as individuals, meaning their scores did not contribute to a team total.

Looking Ahead

This tournament provides valuable experience for the Michigan golf team as they prepare for future competitions. The strong individual performances are encouraging, and the team will look to build on this foundation in upcoming events. Continued focus on consistency and course management will be key to success.