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UIndy Men's Golf Finishes 20th at Las Vegas Desert Classic
The Greyhounds competed against 10 nationally ranked programs at the tournament.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The University of Indianapolis men's golf team recently concluded competition at the Las Vegas Desert Classic, held at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada. The Greyhounds finished in 20th place among a field that included 10 nationally ranked programs, placing just behind 16th-ranked Central Missouri.
Why it matters
Competing against a field of ten nationally ranked programs provides a valuable benchmark for the UIndy men's golf team, offering insight into areas for improvement as they prepare for future tournaments.
The details
Senior Jackson Watkins led the UIndy team, achieving the highest individual finish for the second consecutive weekend. He tied for 76th place with a total score of +13 over three rounds, including a one-over round on Tuesday. Alexander Nestun, returning to competition after the Intercollegiate at Nemacolin, matched Watkins' result with a tie for 76th place, following a final round of 75 (+3). Isac Fredriksson and Joseph Armfield both tied for 95th place at +18, while Drew Rowen completed the lineup with a score of +26, including a round of 78 (+6) on the second day.
- The Las Vegas Desert Classic was held on March 1-3, 2026.
- UIndy will compete at the Findlay Spring Invitational in Richmond, Kentucky, on March 23-24, 2026.
The players
Jackson Watkins
A senior on the UIndy men's golf team who recorded the highest individual finish for the Greyhounds, tying for 76th place.
Alexander Nestun
A member of the UIndy men's golf team who returned to competition after the Intercollegiate at Nemacolin and tied for 76th place.
What’s next
UIndy will have a break in competition before traveling to Richmond, Kentucky, for the Findlay Spring Invitational at Boone's Trace National Golf Club on March 23-24, 2026.
The takeaway
The UIndy men's golf team's 20th-place finish at the Las Vegas Desert Classic, which featured 10 nationally ranked programs, provides valuable experience and insight as they prepare for future tournaments and continue to develop their skills.
