Ohio Golf Finishes 13th at Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate

The Bobcats saw individual improvements throughout the tournament, as evidenced by a senior's climb on the leaderboard and a freshman's career-best finish.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:22pm

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The Ohio men's golf team concluded competition at the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate on Wednesday, March 11, finishing 13th of 20 teams with a total score of 884 (+20). Senior Nathaniel Gray Lamont led the Bobcats, achieving a tie for 22nd place, while freshman Rylan Hall recorded his best career finish, tying for 32nd place.

Why it matters

Consistent performance across multiple rounds is crucial in collegiate golf, and the Bobcats' individual improvements throughout the tournament demonstrate their potential to build momentum toward championship contention as the season progresses.

The details

The tournament, hosted by George Mason University, took place at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club. Richmond won the tournament with a score of 858 (-6), followed by George Mason with 861 (-2). Lamont finished at two over par with a total score of 218, while Hall's second round featured three consecutive birdies on holes five through seven.

  • The Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate took place from March 9-11, 2026.
  • The Bobcats are scheduled to return to action at the Sweetens Cove Intercollegiate, hosted by Miami University, from March 23-25 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

The players

Nathaniel Gray Lamont

A senior from Guelph, Ontario, who led the Bobcats by achieving a tie for 22nd place in the nearly 100-player field.

Rylan Hall

A freshman from Stratford, Ontario, who recorded his best career finish, tying for 32nd place.

Will Kates

A senior from Centennial, Colorado, who finished with a total score of 224 (+8), tying for 56th place.

Carson Trafford

A senior from Dublin, Ohio, who finished with a total score of 224 (+8), tying for 56th place.

Jack O'Donnell

A senior from Powell, Ohio, who finished with a total score of 240.

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What they’re saying

“Consistent performance across multiple rounds is crucial in collegiate golf, and the Bobcats saw individual improvements throughout the tournament, as evidenced by Lamont's climb on the leaderboard and Hall's career-best finish.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com

What’s next

The Bobcats are scheduled to return to action at the Sweetens Cove Intercollegiate, hosted by Miami University, from March 23-25 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

The takeaway

As collegiate golf seasons progress, consistent performance and individual improvements can help teams build momentum toward championship contention, as demonstrated by the Ohio Bobcats' performance at the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate.