Tech Men’s Golf looks to Make Statement at The People’s Championship
Tech Men’s Golf returns to action Thursday, March 12, at The People’s Championship in St. Simons Island, Ga.
By Caden Smith, TTU Athletics Media Relations
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.- Tech Men's Golf returns to action Thursday, March 12, at The People's Championship in St. Simons Island, Ga.
Tech is coming off a seventh-place finish at the Gulf Coast Collegiate, where they carded a final-round of 303 (+15) and finished the tournament at 928 (+64). Nick Etherton closed with an even-par 72 to finish the three-round event at 226 (+10), tying for fourth overall.
"The guys are ready to get back after it at one of the best events of the year at Sea Palms. The field and course are outstanding. Looking forward to the opportunity ahead." – Head Coach Polk Brown.
Etherton followed an opening-round 82 (+10) with back-to-back even-par rounds to surge into the top five on the individual leaderboard.
Cooper Gettler and Haden Maxwell each finished tied for 26th at 233 (+17). Gettler posted rounds of 77 (+5), 79 (+7), and 77 (+5), while Maxwell went 75 (+3), 82 (+10), and 76 (+4).
Alex Broyles tied for 56th at 244 (+28) after rounds of 87 (+15), 79 (+7), and 78 (+6). Bryson White rounded out the Tech lineup in a tie for 59th at 245 (+29), shooting 79 (+7), 87 (+15), and 79 (+7).
The Golden Eagles look to continue their solid play, finishing in the Top 7 at every tournament with three second-place finishes, one third-place finish, and one sixth-place finish so far during the 2025-26 season.
Lineup
1. Nick Etherton
2. Haden Maxwell
3. Matthew Shull
4. Bryson White
5. Cooper Gettler
Individual - Alex Broyles
Low Country Intercollegiate
Dates: Thursday, March 12-Saturday, Mar. 14.
Live Results: HERE
Location: St. Simons Island, Ga.
Host: Western Carolina
Course: Sea Palms Resort
Par/Length: Par 71 / 6608 yards
NEXT UP
Following the conclusion of this tournament on Saturday, the Golden Eagles travel to Dickson, Tenn., for the Austin Peay Intercollegiate on Monday, March 23.
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