Michigan State University Athletics

Photo by: Andy Mead/YCJ
Spartans Travel West for Chambers Bay Invitational
4/1/2023 11:46:00 PM | Men's Golf
East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State's men's golf team travels West this weekend, playing in the Chambers Bay Invitational, hosted by Seattle University at Chambers Bay Golf Club in Seattle Wash. on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4.
CHAMBERS BAY INVITATIONAL
Dates: Monday, April 3 – Tuesday, April 4
Course: Chambers Bay, University Place, Wash.
Par/Yardage: 72/7
Format: Stroke play, 54 holes / Play five, count four
Live Stats: Golfstat
Schedule – Monday – 36 holes of continuous play beginning with an 8 a.m. shotgun start
Tuesday – 18 holes with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.
MSU LINEUP
No. 1 – August Meekhof
No. 2 – Drew Hackett
No. 3 – Ashton McCulloch
No. 4 – Brad Smithson
No. 5 – Troy Taylor II
CHAMBERS BAY GOLF COURSE
With tawny fescue grasses, towering sand dunes, massive fairways, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and snow-capped Olympic Mountains, Chambers Bay brings the traditions of Scottish linksland to the Pacific Northwest. Some of golf's great championships have been decided on these fairways and greens. Located in University Place, Washington, this 18-hole, walking-only golf course provides an authentic links experience for players of every ability.
THE FIELD (Golfstat ranking)
Army West Point (253), Boise State (146), Cal State Fullerton (115), Cal State Northridge (136), George Mason (212), George Washington (144), Gonzaga (201), Idaho (183), Michigan State (53), North Dakota State (98), Northern Colorado (190), Oregon State (73), Sacramento State (182), Seattle (119), Southern Illinois (169), UC Irvine (149), UC San Diego (172).
RESULTS
Live scoring for the event is available through Golfstat.
LAST TIME OUT
Michigan State shot a 4-over par 284 in the final round and wrapped up play in the Johnnie-O at Sea Island, held at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. On March 14 … The Spartans posted their best round of the tournament in the final round and finished in 11th place among 13 teams with a three-round, 54-hole score of 869 (294-291-284) … Senior Drew Hackett had the best round of the day for the Spartans, a 1-under par 69, and tied for 18th place at 3-over par 213 (72-72-69). … Senior Bradley Smithson finished in a tied for 29th place at 6-over par 216 (72-71-73), finishing the tournament with a 3-over par 73.
LUBAHN'S THOUGHTS
"This is a unique event for us, but I know our guys are very excited to visit the Seattle area and to get the chance and play in the Pacific Northwest. Chambers Bay is a tremendous course and a different style of golf than most of our guys have played before. We're really looking forward to this experience."
CHAMBERS BAY INVITATIONAL
Dates: Monday, April 3 – Tuesday, April 4
Course: Chambers Bay, University Place, Wash.
Par/Yardage: 72/7
Format: Stroke play, 54 holes / Play five, count four
Live Stats: Golfstat
Schedule – Monday – 36 holes of continuous play beginning with an 8 a.m. shotgun start
Tuesday – 18 holes with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.
MSU LINEUP
No. 1 – August Meekhof
No. 2 – Drew Hackett
No. 3 – Ashton McCulloch
No. 4 – Brad Smithson
No. 5 – Troy Taylor II
CHAMBERS BAY GOLF COURSE
With tawny fescue grasses, towering sand dunes, massive fairways, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and snow-capped Olympic Mountains, Chambers Bay brings the traditions of Scottish linksland to the Pacific Northwest. Some of golf's great championships have been decided on these fairways and greens. Located in University Place, Washington, this 18-hole, walking-only golf course provides an authentic links experience for players of every ability.
THE FIELD (Golfstat ranking)
Army West Point (253), Boise State (146), Cal State Fullerton (115), Cal State Northridge (136), George Mason (212), George Washington (144), Gonzaga (201), Idaho (183), Michigan State (53), North Dakota State (98), Northern Colorado (190), Oregon State (73), Sacramento State (182), Seattle (119), Southern Illinois (169), UC Irvine (149), UC San Diego (172).
RESULTS
Live scoring for the event is available through Golfstat.
LAST TIME OUT
Michigan State shot a 4-over par 284 in the final round and wrapped up play in the Johnnie-O at Sea Island, held at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. On March 14 … The Spartans posted their best round of the tournament in the final round and finished in 11th place among 13 teams with a three-round, 54-hole score of 869 (294-291-284) … Senior Drew Hackett had the best round of the day for the Spartans, a 1-under par 69, and tied for 18th place at 3-over par 213 (72-72-69). … Senior Bradley Smithson finished in a tied for 29th place at 6-over par 216 (72-71-73), finishing the tournament with a 3-over par 73.
LUBAHN'S THOUGHTS
"This is a unique event for us, but I know our guys are very excited to visit the Seattle area and to get the chance and play in the Pacific Northwest. Chambers Bay is a tremendous course and a different style of golf than most of our guys have played before. We're really looking forward to this experience."
Players Mentioned
Ireland's Best | Spartans All-Access
Thursday, September 26
Supporting Heroes: Folds of Honor | Spartans All-Access
Thursday, September 19
Spartans All-Access: Folds of Honor Collegiate
Monday, September 11
Coach Lubhan | Weekly Press Conference | Aug. 28 2023
Monday, August 28





