INDIANAPOLIS — The UIndy men's golf team secured a tie for ninth-place finish at the team's home tournament for the fall season, the UIndy Fall Invitational, held at Broadmoor Country Club.
"We enjoyed hosting the 2025 UIndy Invitational again at Broadmoor Country Club," head coach Andy Serketich said. "The staff at Broadmoor is world class and the course was in great shape."
Freshman Fredrik Rønnov led the way on the week for the Hounds with a shared 11th place finish, while freshman Theo Morris, and junior Alexander Nestun placed 22nd and 24th, respectively.
INS & OUTS
Monday's first round provided tough weather conditions for everyone, as there was a steady rain for the entire round. The Greyhounds' had a tough start in the playing conditions, posting a combined +11 team score, and in 10th place after round one.
Andrew Johnson, Jackson Watkins, Joseph Armfield, and Nestun all posted rounds of 74 or better, with three of the four rolling in at least two birdies in their round.
After an hour and a half rain delay, the Hounds were able to rebound in the second round with softer playing conditions, making for better scoring all around. Five of the nine competing for the Hounds shot even par or better, including two even par rounds from Armfield and Nestun, and two 69 (-3) rounds from Morris and Rønnov.
"Fredrik played very solid for his first collegiate event. I'm excited for him as it's just the beginning. He'll continue to develop and improve a lot from these experiences," Serketich said. "Theo, our other freshman, falls into that category as well. After a tough first hole of the tournament, he fought back well and finished the tournament under par. I'm excited to see him compete again soon."
Drew Rowen also showcased his best stuff for the Hounds, posting the team's best single round score of the two day tournament, a 68 (-4). Rowen made three straight birdies coming home to close out his second round, which vaulted him to a 38th place finish on the week.
After finishing the final few holes of round two because of the rain delay on Monday, the Hounds produced an overall solid team final round. Every player shot a 76 or better, including four under par rounds from; Morris, Nestun, Rønnov and Watkins. The team did the majority of their damage on the par four 13th hole in the final round, combining to shoot -5 with no bogies.
Nestun shot a bogey free 69 (-3) in the final round, his low round of the week, including a great tee shot at the par 3 fourth that jump started his round on Tuesday, en route to a T22 finish.
"Alex (Nestun) was solid this week, particularly the final round," Serketich said. "I was happy for him to bounce back after a tough first tournament."
Armfield and Johnson both ended their weeks with 52nd place finishes, while Isac Fredriksson posted a 60th place finish at +9 over, and Justin Repovs finished the week at +26, bouncing back with rounds of 75 and 76 after a tough first round.
"As a team, we did not have our best showing. We made a lot of pars and with the conditions as they were, we needed to make more birdies to keep up with the top teams," Serketich said. "There were still positives but at first glance, we need to improve putting and par 5 scoring, and we have a few weeks before we compete again, so we'll get back to work in preparation for the next tournament opportunity."
UP NEXT
UIndy will have a few weeks off before they head out to Findlay, OH to compete in the Doc Spragg Invitational on Oct. 13-14. This is an event the Hounds have won twice and competed in the eight seasons prior to this year's event.
