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Arkansas Men's Golf in Third After 36 Holes at Mountaineer Invitational
Hogs led after Round 1 but fell back in afternoon session, now trail West Virginia and Clemson
Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:23am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense competition at the Mountaineer Invitational golf tournament, where Arkansas is battling to catch the leaders in the final round.Bridgeport TodayThe 5th-ranked Arkansas men's golf team led after the first round of the Mountaineer Invitational with a 9-under-par 279, but struggled in the afternoon session and now sits in third place at 6-under (570) after 36 holes. Host West Virginia and #38 Clemson have taken over the top two spots, at 9-under and 8-under respectively.
Why it matters
Arkansas was the highest-ranked team in the field and was expected to contend for the title. Their performance in the second round, where they shot 3-over, has them trailing the leaders heading into the final round on Tuesday.
The details
The Razorbacks led by six shots after the first round, but a roller coaster afternoon saw them fall behind. Arkansas had six birdies on the first three holes of the back nine to extend their lead, but then struggled down the stretch. Gerardo Gomez is the top Arkansas player, sitting in third place at 5-under par.
- Arkansas led by 6 shots after Round 1 on Monday morning.
- Arkansas was 1-over through the first 9 holes of Round 2 on Monday afternoon.
- Arkansas had 6 birdies on the first 3 holes of the back nine in Round 2 to extend their lead.
The players
Gerardo Gomez
Arkansas golfer who is in third place individually at 5-under par.
Thomas Curry
Arkansas golfer who is tied for 13th place at 2-under par.
John Daly II
Arkansas golfer who is tied for 19th place at even par.
West Virginia
The host school and current team leader at 9-under par.
Clemson
The #38 ranked team that is currently in second place at 8-under par.
What’s next
The Razorbacks will look to bounce back in Tuesday's final round and try to catch West Virginia and Clemson for the team title.
The takeaway
Arkansas was the highest-ranked team in the field but struggled in the second round, allowing West Virginia and Clemson to take over the top spots. The Razorbacks will need a strong final round performance to have a chance at the team championship.
