FINDLAY, Ohio — Facing a tough Midwest Region-heavy field for the third consecutive tournament, the UIndy men's golf team captured a ninth-place finish at the annual Doc Spragg Invitational, held at Findlay Country Club.

Seven of the top 10 teams from the final 2024-25 NCAA DII Midwest Regional rankings were in attendance at this week's event; Ashland, Ferris State, Findlay, Hillsdale, Saginaw Valley, UMSL, and Wayne State. 

Senior Jackson Watkins led the way for the Greyhounds in the two-day event, posting a -1 three-round score, which was good enough for a share of 9th place. 

"It was an up and down week for us as a team," head coach Andy Serketich said. "Jackson had a great week and has led us 2 of our 3 events this fall. I'm proud of his Jackson's mindset and his ability to stay present on the shot at hand. He's one of our co-captain's and so I'm grateful for his leadership on and off the course."

INS & OUTS
Watkins came out firing on Monday, as he sat with a share of the lead after 18 holes with a stellar -3 (69) that saw him birdie four of the final five holes, and followed it up with an even par 72 in the second round to put him into a share of fourth place heading into the final day. 

Starting on the back nine to begin Tuesday, Watkins played his first 10 holes at even par, sitting in a share for third place with eventual tournament medalist Aiden Hibbard from Hillsdale. Watkins came down the stretch at +2 with bogies on the second and third holes, which was still enough for him to earn his first top 10 finish of the 2025 season. 

Alexander Nestun posted the Hounds' next best finish on the week with a T17 (+2), carding scores of 77-68-73. His second round -4 (68) was tied for the second best single round score of the entire tournament. He closed out his round, eagle-birdie-birdie, including a birdie on the par 3 second hole, which ranked as the third toughest hole on the entire week. 

After a first round 78, Fredrik Rønnov rebounded with a 74-69 in his final two rounds that vaulted him up into a T34 (+5) finish. His tournament was highlighted by an eagle hole out on the par 4 10th hole, which also marked his final hole of the week. 

"Jackson, Alex and Fredrik all had a round in the 60's which is great golf," Serketich said. "We know we have the ability to contend in these events and now we just need to improve our consistency." 

Junior Joseph Armfield and senior Drew Rowen, who competed as an individual this week, both finished T73 (+15), while Theo Morris ended the week in 82nd at +18.   

"Findlay Country Club exposes the aspects of your game that need improvement and we'll attack those areas to prepare for the next opportunity," Serketich said.

UP NEXT
UIndy will head out to Mystic River Golf Club in Farmington, PA for the Nemacolin Intercollegiate on Oct. 20-21, the team's final tournament of the 2025 fall season.