MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- The Stetson University men's golf team concluded its regular season with a sixth-place finish at the Giles-Spratley Intercollegiate today at Independence Golf Club.
The Hatters improved each round, culminating with a 2-under par in the final round, to finish the 54-hole tournament with an even par 864. The College of Charleston finished at the top of the 14-team leaderboard with a 13-stroke advantage over runner-up FGCU. The Cougars finished the tournament at 29-under par and led a 5-team contingent that finished with under par team scores.
Individually, Stetson junior Simon Engman led the Hatters by sharing 14th place with a 3-under par 213. The Gothenburg, Sweden native turned in rounds of 69-73-71 on tournament host Richmond's par 72, 7,135-yard home course.
Engman and teammate Thanattasorn Supinraj were among the tournament leaders in par 5 scoring over the 54 holes. Supinraj, who finished in a tie for 37th place at 2-over par 218, was fourth among the 84-golfer field, going 9-under on par 5 holes for a 4.25 scoring average. Engman went 7-under for a 4.42 average.
Graduate student transfer Matthis Lefèvre made a significant move up the leaderboard in today's final round, rising 31 spots after firing a 4-under par 68 to finish in a tie for 22nd place at even par. Senior Gaspar Glaudas shared 42nd place at 3-over par, while Gabriel Lindahl, playing as an individual shared 58th place at 6-over par. Jackson Hicks finished in a tie for 74th at 13-over.
Stetson joins the rest of the men's golf programs in the ASUN Conference at the league's annual championship tournament. Scheduled for April 21-23 at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga., the tournament champion earns the league's automatic berth into the NCAA regionals scheduled for May 18-20.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
