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Oklahoma State secures 12th NCAA men’s golf crown with 4-1 victory over Virginia

After an eight-year title drought, the Cowboys claimed the championship as Eric Lee sank the decisive putt in the final match

Overview

  • Eric Lee clinched the title by defeating Josh Duangmanee 2 up with a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 17 and a conceded birdie on No. 18.
  • Swedish freshman Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson opened the finals with a 3-and-1 win over Maxi Puregger under cloudy, mid-60s conditions at La Costa.
  • Gaven Lane secured a 4-and-3 victory against Paul Chang and Ethan Fang closed his match 1 up after 15 holes to extend Oklahoma State’s lead.
  • Ben James delivered the lone point for Virginia by topping Preston Stout 3 and 2 as the Cavaliers pursued their first team title.
  • The Cowboys advanced to the finals by beating rival Oklahoma in the quarterfinals and edging past Mississippi in the semifinals courtesy of Lee’s 6-foot par putt on the 19th hole.