Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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“Houston men’s golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar

Redshirt junior Hudson Weibel prepares for a putt during the NCAA Urbana Regional | UH Athletics

Houston men’s golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run with a 7-under par 277 finish in Wednesday’s final round to secure seventh place at Atkins Golf Club.

Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

All five Cougars recorded even-par rounds or better in the final round, led by junior Hudson Weibel’s 3-under 68. Sophomore Chi Chun Chen and senior Wolfgang Glawe each carded 69s, while seniors Laurenz Schiergen and Jacob Borow added matching 71s.

Playing in his first NCAA Regional, Weibel showed poise throughout the week. After an even-par 71 in the opening round that included birdies on holes 3, 12 and 16, the Dallas native followed with a 75 on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, he rebounded with his strongest effort, bouncing back from a pair of late double bogeys with three birdies and a flawless closing stretch. He finished tied for 21st at 214.

Glawe delivered a standout performance over the final two rounds. After a 74 to open, the German senior surged on Tuesday with a 2-under 69, thanks to six birdies across the round.

He continued the momentum on Wednesday, firing another 69. Glawe finished as Houston’s top individual, tying for 17th at 212 after climbing 23 spots in the standings on Tuesday alone.

Chen showcased his scoring ability in the final round. Despite opening with a 75 and sitting 3-over through two holes on Wednesday, he rallied with a tournament-best seven birdies on the day, including a stretch of four out of five holes on the back nine. He concluded the tournament at 218, tying for 41st.

Schiergen and Borow wrapped up their collegiate careers with steady efforts. Both players contributed three birdies each in the final round and posted consistent play to close their Houston tenures on a high note.

The Cougars climbed from 12th to 7th with their final-round surge as a team. After opening with a 295 and improving to 290 on Tuesday, Wednesday’s 277 was the second-lowest round of the day behind only co-champion Oklahoma State.

The final leaderboard saw No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 14 Illinois share the team title at 837, with No. 35 UNLV (846), Troy (850) and No. 23 Texas Tech (851) rounding out the top five and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Houston finished just five shots behind sixth-place North Carolina.

Houston golf program’s perspective

This year’s NCAA appearance marked Houston’s 25th team entry in regional history and its fifth straight under Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. In his 16th season, Dismuke has guided the Cougars to 11 NCAA Regionals.

While the team fell just short of advancing to the national championship, the finish represents continued consistency for a program with a rich postseason tradition. Houston famously won the 1998 NCAA Central Regional, and four Cougars have earned regional medalist honors, including Michael Perras (2016), Blair Hamilton (2016), Brett Callas (2003) and Dean Larsson (1994).

Last season, Houston narrowly missed advancing after finishing sixth at the Baton Rouge Regional. This year’s strong close, highlighted by veteran leadership and a balanced team effort, keeps the Cougars on the national radar heading into the offseason.

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Junior Moa Svedenskiold prepares for her swing | UH Athletics

Junior Moa Svedenskiold secured a spot in the NCAA Championships with a clutch final-round performance, leading the Houston women’s golf team to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional this week.

Svedenskiold, who posted par or better in all three rounds, finished 2-under 214 at the Scarlet Course at Ohio State Golf Club.

Her consistency under pressure paid off late in the final round, as she edged SMU’s junior Emily Odwin with a decisive birdie on the par-3 17th to claim the top individual qualifying spot not on an advancing team.

With NCAA Championship stakes on the line Wednesday, Svedenskiold delivered once again.

Locked in a tight race with Odwin for the individual qualifier spot, she stayed composed through the final stretch. After matching pars on holes 15 and 16, her birdie on the 160-yard 17th hole gave her the edge. A steady par on 18 clinched her ticket to Carlsbad, Calif., for her first NCAA Championship appearance.

Saldana capped off a consistent tournament with her third consecutive 74 to finish tied for 26th at 222, while Kim ended tied for 28th at 224. Saint Germain shot a 230 and took 50th while Kang fired her best round of the week with a 71 to close her collegiate career.

The Cougars, ranked No. 26 nationally, wrapped up the 54-hole tournament with a team score of 886. This marked the second consecutive season Houston recorded its best NCAA Regional team finish under coach Lydia Lasprilla.

Steady start in Ohio

Svedenskiold opened the week with a 1-under 71 in Monday’s first round, overcoming an early bogey by stringing together birdies on holes 12, 13 and 16. A final birdie at the fourth hole helped her close the day tied for 13th.

Sophomore Maelynn Kim matched the team’s momentum with an even-par 72, also recording four birdies, including two over her final three holes, to sit tied for 17th.

Junior Alexa Saldana contributed a 74, while junior Natalie Saint Germain carded a 78. Freshman Annika Ishiyama, in her postseason debut, posted an 82. The Cougars ended the day tied for 10th overall at 295.

Rain, wind and a climb up the leaderboard

Fighting through cold rain and wind gusts up to 23 mph on Tuesday, Svedenskiold again led the charge with a second straight 71. Birdies on 7, 12, 14 and 15 offset a lone bogey as she climbed into a tie for fourth at 1-under 143.

Houston improved its position with a 301 team total, moving up to eighth place with a two-day total of 596, just four strokes outside the top five.

Saldana repeated her first-round 74 to sit tied for 21st at 148, while Kim posted a 78 and tied for 30th. Saint Germain added a 77 in 53rd and senior Hyeonji Kang, competing after sitting out the first round, shot 80 finishing the day in 66th.

Team and individual results

Kansas claimed the team title at 858, followed by Arkansas, Ohio State, UNLV and LSU, all earning advancement to the NCAA Championships.

Houston’s sixth-place finish outpaced several higher-ranked teams in the program’s postseason streak to 10 straight NCAA Regional appearances.

sports@thedailycougar.com

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Junior Moa Svedenskiold prepares for her swing | UH Athletics

Junior Moa Svedenskiold secured a spot in the NCAA Championships with a clutch final-round performance, leading the Houston women’s golf team to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional this week.

Svedenskiold, who posted par or better in all three rounds, finished 2-under 214 at the Scarlet Course at Ohio State Golf Club.

Her consistency under pressure paid off late in the final round, as she edged SMU’s junior Emily Odwin with a decisive birdie on the par-3 17th to claim the top individual qualifying spot not on an advancing team.

With NCAA Championship stakes on the line Wednesday, Svedenskiold delivered once again.

Locked in a tight race with Odwin for the individual qualifier spot, she stayed composed through the final stretch. After matching pars on holes 15 and 16, her birdie on the 160-yard 17th hole gave her the edge. A steady par on 18 clinched her ticket to Carlsbad, Calif., for her first NCAA Championship appearance.

Saldana capped off a consistent tournament with her third consecutive 74 to finish tied for 26th at 222, while Kim ended tied for 28th at 224. Saint Germain shot a 230 and took 50th while Kang fired her best round of the week with a 71 to close her collegiate career.

The Cougars, ranked No. 26 nationally, wrapped up the 54-hole tournament with a team score of 886. This marked the second consecutive season Houston recorded its best NCAA Regional team finish under coach Lydia Lasprilla.

Steady start in Ohio

Svedenskiold opened the week with a 1-under 71 in Monday’s first round, overcoming an early bogey by stringing together birdies on holes 12, 13 and 16. A final birdie at the fourth hole helped her close the day tied for 13th.

Sophomore Maelynn Kim matched the team’s momentum with an even-par 72, also recording four birdies, including two over her final three holes, to sit tied for 17th.

Junior Alexa Saldana contributed a 74, while junior Natalie Saint Germain carded a 78. Freshman Annika Ishiyama, in her postseason debut, posted an 82. The Cougars ended the day tied for 10th overall at 295.

Rain, wind and a climb up the leaderboard

Fighting through cold rain and wind gusts up to 23 mph on Tuesday, Svedenskiold again led the charge with a second straight 71. Birdies on 7, 12, 14 and 15 offset a lone bogey as she climbed into a tie for fourth at 1-under 143.

Houston improved its position with a 301 team total, moving up to eighth place with a two-day total of 596, just four strokes outside the top five.

Saldana repeated her first-round 74 to sit tied for 21st at 148, while Kim posted a 78 and tied for 30th. Saint Germain added a 77 in 53rd and senior Hyeonji Kang, competing after sitting out the first round, shot 80 finishing the day in 66th.

Team and individual results

Kansas claimed the team title at 858, followed by Arkansas, Ohio State, UNLV and LSU, all earning advancement to the NCAA Championships.

Houston’s sixth-place finish outpaced several higher-ranked teams in the program’s postseason streak to 10 straight NCAA Regional appearances.

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“Moa Svedenskiold punches ticket to NCAA Championships, Houston finishes sixth at Columbus Regional” was originally posted on The Cougar