ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The No. 7-ranked Georgia Southwestern men's golf team closed in dominant fashion Tuesday, firing a 6-under final round to capture the Peach Belt Conference Championship at the King and Bear Golf Course at the World Golf Village.
The Hurricanes finished at 5-under for the tournament (280-297-282), securing their second conference title in the past four years and holding off a strong push from Columbus State.
Team Leaderboard
| Pos. |
Team |
Rank |
Total |
To Par |
| 1 |
Georgia Southwestern |
#7 |
859 |
-5 |
| 2 |
Columbus State |
#10 |
868 |
+4 |
| 3 |
USCA |
#11 |
871 |
+7 |
| 4 |
USC Beaufort |
#18 |
888 |
+24 |
| 5 |
North Georgia |
#12 |
889 |
+25 |
| 6 |
Flagler |
#32 |
894 |
+30 |
| 7 |
Lander |
#33 |
907 |
+43 |
| 8 |
Georgia College |
|
933 |
+69 |
Round 3 Breakdown
Georgia Southwestern's championship was sealed with a complete team effort in the final round, highlighted by multiple under-par performances.
Sam Brown led the way with a 4-under 68, the lowest round of the day, closing with steady play and key birdies to secure both the individual title and the team victory.
Oscar Hammar followed with a strong 2-under 70, giving the Hurricanes a crucial second counting score under par and helping maintain separation from the field.
Stefan Rojas also contributed a 2-under 70, bouncing back after a tough second round to provide another key score in the championship push.
Sacha Corlouer added a 2-over 74, delivering a counting round that kept the Hurricanes steady down the stretch.
Jordan Jones rounded out the lineup with a 3-over 75, providing depth as Georgia Southwestern secured the title.
Statistical Dominance
Georgia Southwestern separated itself throughout the week with elite team play:
- 1st in Par 3 Scoring – 3.12 average (+7)
- T-1st in Par 4 Scoring– 4.16 average (+24)
- 2nd in Par 5 Scoring – 4.55 average (-27)
- Tournament best 53 birdies
- T-3rd in Eagles – 2 total
The Hurricanes' consistency across all scoring areas and their ability to generate birdies at a high rate fueled the championship run.
Tournament Medalist
Sam Brown earned individual medalist honors at 7-under par, becoming just the second Hurricane in program history to capture individual medalist honors at the Peach Belt Conference Championship, joining Nicolas Escobar.
Brown's final-round 68 not only secured his individual title but also played a pivotal role in the Hurricanes' team victory.
All-Tournament Honors
Brown and Hammar were both named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team following their first and second place finishes.
Championship Highlights
- Sacha Corlouer recorded a hole-in-one in Round 1 on the par-3 12th hole
- Second Peach Belt Conference Championship in four years
- 6-under team score in the final round to secure the win
- Three Hurricanes finished inside the top 6
- Tournament-best 53 birdies
- Led field in Par 3 scoring and tied for first in Par 4 scoring
- Two players named to the All-Tournament Team
Next Up
The Hurricanes will continue their postseason run with round 1 starting on May 7th at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional, hosted by Valdosta State at Valdosta Country Club.
