Monday, March 13
Bandon, Ore.(Bandon Dunes)
Boise State
vs
Bandon Dunes Collegiate
Charles Captures Second, Boosts Broncos to Top-Five Finish
3/14/2023 5:45:00 PM | Men's Golf
BANDON, Ore. – The Boise State men's golf team, led by fifth-year senior Max Charles, finished fourth at the Bandon Dunes Championship at the Bandon Dunes Course, March 12-14.
The Broncos were just one stroke shy of tying both Oregon State and Utah for second-place honors, tallying a 36-hole score of 589 (296-293, +13).
Charles fired consecutive rounds of 71 (-1) to secure runner-up status and his first top-five finish of the season and fourth of his career.
T16. Alex Talbot: +3 (76-71 – 147)
T16. Cole Rueck: +3 (73-74 – 147)
T73. Connor Higgins: +11 (78-77 – 155)
T86. Will O'Connor: +13 (76-81 – 157)
The Broncos were just one stroke shy of tying both Oregon State and Utah for second-place honors, tallying a 36-hole score of 589 (296-293, +13).
Charles fired consecutive rounds of 71 (-1) to secure runner-up status and his first top-five finish of the season and fourth of his career.
Broncos Results
2. Max Charles: -2 (71-71 – 142)T16. Alex Talbot: +3 (76-71 – 147)
T16. Cole Rueck: +3 (73-74 – 147)
T73. Connor Higgins: +11 (78-77 – 155)
T86. Will O'Connor: +13 (76-81 – 157)
Top Broncos
- In addition to Max Charles, two Broncos notched top-25 finishes in Alex Talbot and Cole Rueck.
- This was Charles' fourth top-25 finish this season and the 14th of his career.
- Cole Rueck led the 112-player field with 12 birdies, and Charles tied for second with 10.
- Alex Talbot's 71 during the final 18 holes marked a season-low round.
- Talbot recorded the highest finish of his career.
Notables
- It marked the Broncos' second top-five performance during the 2022-23 season.
- Boise State tallied the lowest first-round score among the 18-team field.
- The Broncos' 37 birdies were the most of any team.
What's Next
Boise State is scheduled to compete in the Oregon Duck Invitational in Eugene, Ore., at the Eugene Country Club, March 27-28.
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