NM State men’s golf team finished eighth at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational after carding a final-round score of 282, totaling 851 over three rounds (-13). This improvement of 27 strokes over their previous tournament highlights their progress this season. Junior Javier Delgadillo led the Aggies, tying for 10th place with a score of 209 (-7), achieving under par in five of six rounds this season. Vari Mariscal finished tied for 32nd with a score of 213 (-3), while Aidan Thomas also tied for 32nd with a total of 213. Freshman Mateo Payán ended his tournament in a tie for 69th position.
By the Numbers
- NM State carded 174 pars, ranking fifth most among 19 teams.
- Delgadillo averaged 3.83 strokes per par 4, while Mariscal and Thomas averaged 3.90.
- Payán tied for first in the field with 40 total pars.
State of Play
- The team showed significant improvement, with a 27-stroke better performance than their last tournament.
- Delgadillo’s individual performance underscores his consistent ability to finish under par.
- Team dynamics appear strong, with multiple players contributing to the overall score.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, NM State aims to build on this momentum as they prepare for upcoming tournaments this season. With Delgadillo’s form and team performance improving, they may aim for higher finishes in future competitions…