North Alabama Men’s Golf Team Achieves Fifth Place at Golfweek Invite

University of North Alabama men's golf team competing at the Golfweek Invite

News Summary

The University of North Alabama men’s golf team secured a commendable fifth-place finish at the Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Invite held at True Blue Golf Resort. The Lions improved their standings throughout the tournament, concluding with an impressive overall score of 564, translating to 13-under par. Key performances were noted from junior Xing Luo and senior Chase Kaiser, both contributing significantly to the team’s success. With strong averages and a total of 56 birdies, the team now prepares for their next competition at the Tiger Intercollegiate.

North Alabama Men’s Golf Team Swings to Success in Golfweek Invite

Pawleys Island, S.C. – The University of North Alabama men’s golf team made waves at the recent Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Invite, wrapping up the three-day tournament with a solid fifth-place finish. The event took place at the stunning True Blue Golf Resort, where teams battled under the sun from April 2, 2025.

Pushing for the Podium

The Lions had quite an exciting ride throughout the tournament. Starting off in a tight tie for sixth place, they kicked things into high gear and managed to pull ahead to finish fifth, just one stroke better than Mercer. The final day saw the team put up a commendable score of one-under par, bringing their total to 564, which translates to a fantastic 13-under for the tournament.

Leading the charge was St. John’s, who dominated the competition with a finishing score of 841, clocking in at an impressive 23-under par.

Birdies Galore

3.01. Alongside this, they managed to finish third overall in total birdies, racking up a whopping 56 birdies throughout the tournament, including 17 on the final day alone.

Star Performers Shine Bright

Among the standout performers on the Lions’ roster was junior Xing Luo, who capped off an incredible tournament tied for fifth place with a score of 209, which is seven-under par. Luo dazzled everyone with a final round score of three-under and an average score of 2.80 on par-3s.

Senior Chase Kaiser stepped up and delivered a memorable performance, finishing tied for eighth with an overall score of 210. This marked his best showing yet in a Lions uniform, with rounds of 70, 69, and 71.

Junior Blake Henriques also made a mark by finishing tied for 15th with an overall score of 213, representing his highest finish as a Lion. Meanwhile, sophomore Andrew Ferworn made a fantastic leap up the leaderboard, moving up an impressive 20 spots in the final round to finish with a score of 221. Junior Sebastian Bengtsson rounded out the team’s performance with a total score of 229.

Looking Ahead

Joining the North Alabama Lions in the tournament were other competitive teams who put up great performances, including UConn, who claimed second place, Jacksonville State finishing third, and Georgia State in fourth place. With such a riveting finish to the Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Invite, the Lions are now looking forward as they prepare for their next challenge at the Tiger Intercollegiate, set to begin on Monday, April 7.

Head Men’s Golf Coach Austin Phillips has been keen on focusing the team’s efforts on growth and preparation, especially as they gear up for the upcoming ASUN Men’s Golf Championship. With the momentum building and good vibes trending among the players, it’s clear that North Alabama has set its sights high for the remainder of the season. Fans can expect more exciting golf as the Lions drive towards victory!