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NDSU Men's Golf Sits Mid Pack After Day One in Arizona
Bison golfers Petry and Skarperud shoot under par in opening round
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The North Dakota State men's golf team opened the spring semester by competing in the Loyola Intercollegiate tournament at the Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Arizona. After the first round, the Bison sit in ninth place out of 20 teams, led by strong performances from golfers Petry and Skarperud who both shot under par.
Why it matters
This tournament marks the start of the spring season for the NDSU men's golf team, who will be looking to build momentum and improve their ranking as they prepare for the Summit League Championship later in the year. A solid opening round performance puts the Bison in a good position to compete for a top finish in the tournament.
The details
Petry led the way for NDSU, firing a 2-under par round of 70 that included an eagle, two birdies, and just two bogeys. Skarperud also shot under par with a 1-under 71, recording three birdies. Other Bison golfers Ballou (even par 72) and Benson and White (both +3, 75) rounded out the team scoring.
- The tournament began on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
The players
Petry
An NDSU golfer who shot a 2-under par 70 in the opening round, recording an eagle, two birdies, and just two bogeys.
Skarperud
An NDSU golfer who shot a 1-under par 71 in the opening round, recording three birdies.
Ballou
An NDSU golfer who shot an even par 72 in the opening round.
Benson
An NDSU golfer who shot a 3-over par 75 in the opening round.
White
An NDSU golfer who shot a 3-over par 75 in the opening round.
What’s next
The Bison will return to action on Monday, February 17, 2026 for the second round of the Loyola Intercollegiate.
The takeaway
The NDSU men's golf team got off to a solid start in the spring season, with several golfers posting under-par rounds to put the team in contention after the first day of the Loyola Intercollegiate tournament. This early success will give the Bison momentum as they look to continue improving and compete for a top finish in the tournament and later in the season.
