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Pensacola, Fla.----The Wingate University men's golf team delivered a strong performance against one of the toughest fields of the season, finishing fifth overall in the Argonaut Invitational, hosted by defending national champion the University of West Florida.
 
The Bulldogs posted rounds of two-under-par, six-under-par and three-under-par, finishing the tournament 11-under-par while competing against three of the top five teams in the nation: No. 1 West Florida, No. 3 Lee, and No. 4 Florida Southern, along with regional No. 1 St. Mary's (Texas).
 
The Bulldogs showcased their depth and scoring ability throughout the event, tallying 52 total birdies across three rounds. Wingate also excelled on par fives, finishing at 24-under-par as a team—second-best in the field behind tournament champion West Florida in par 5 scoring.
 
Third round quick hits
- Senior Lewis Beeden, the No. 1 ranked player nationally and regionally, led the 'Dogs alongside junior Brandon Skidmore, ranked No. 24 nationally and No. 8 regionally finishing tied for 12th.

- Beeden fired a 3-under-par 69 in the final round with five birdies, finishing with all rounds at par or better: 72-70-69.

- Skidmore carded rounds of 71-68-72, highlighted by six birdies in round two, finishing the week with a tally of 12 total birdies.

- Senior Alfie Storer (No. 22 national, No. 6 regional) closed strong with a two-under-par 70, recording four birdies in the final round. He finished 30th overall after rounds of 74-74-70.

- Freshman Mattia D'Errico (No. 33 national, No. 10 regional) finished 15th. D'Errico opened with a three-under-par 69, tallying five birdies. He followed this with a 70 in round two, adding three more birdies.
 
Tournament notes
- Wingate finished fifth against a field that included three of the top five teams in the country.

- The Bulldogs recorded 17 birdies in round one, 19 in round two and 16 in round three.

- Wingate's six-under-par second round marked their best team score of the event.

- The 'Dogs finished second in par-five scoring at 24-under-par for the week.

- Host West Florida claimed the team title.
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate senior Lewis Beeden

"This is another solid week in the books for the guys. We really held our own at a tournament we have never played before on a tricky golf course. The guys showed really great character and we gave ourselves a lot of positives to build on in the lead up to conference in a few weeks. Personally, it was nice to grind out a couple of good scores in rounds two and three to finish well in the tournament. I look forward to what the postseason will bring us!"
 
(Editor's note: Wingate junior men's golfer Matthew Wordon contributed this article. He is an international business major from Bath, England.)