Northeastern State Men's Golf Finishes 20th at Palm Valley Classic

The Riverhawks shot a tournament-high 302 in the final round in Arizona.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:27am

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Northeastern State University's men's golf team finished 20th at the Palm Valley Classic in Goodyear, Arizona, after posting a tournament-high score of 302 in the third and final round. The Riverhawks' two-day total was 882 (290-290-302).

Why it matters

This tournament was the final event of the spring season for the Northeastern State men's golf team. The Riverhawks' performance in Arizona will help determine their final ranking and standing heading into the offseason.

The details

Northeastern State shot a team score of 302 in the third round, which was the highest score of any team competing in the Palm Valley Classic. The Riverhawks' two-day total of 882 placed them 20th out of the 21 teams that participated in the event.

  • The Palm Valley Classic took place on April 7-8, 2026.
  • Northeastern State competed in the third and final round on Tuesday, April 8th.

The players

Northeastern State Riverhawks

The men's golf team from Northeastern State University, a public university located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

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What’s next

The Northeastern State men's golf team will now enter the offseason and begin preparations for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

While the Riverhawks struggled as a team at the Palm Valley Classic, the tournament provided valuable experience and an opportunity to evaluate the team's performance heading into the offseason. The coaching staff will look to make adjustments and improvements to help the team be more competitive in future events.