Loyola Men's Golf Finished 12th in Muncie
The Ramblers concluded the Earl Yestingmeier Invitational with a final team score of 872.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Golf
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The Loyola men's golf team placed 12th out of 16 teams at the Earl Yestingmeier Invitational in Muncie, Indiana. The Ramblers competed over two days, concluding their performance on September 27, 2026.
Why it matters
The tournament provided a testing ground for the team as they refine their performance ahead of upcoming regional competitions. The Ramblers saw varied individual results across three rounds of play.
Loyola recorded a total team score of 872 across three rounds. Individual performances included Alex Lee at 212, Michael Washburne at 214, and both Connor Woodin and Jackson Overton at 224.
The players
Loyola Ramblers
The Loyola Ramblers are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Loyola University Chicago.
Alex Lee
Alex Lee is a member of the Loyola men's golf team who led the squad with a 212 at the Invitational.
The details
The team shot 17 over par in the first round and 15 over par in the second round before finishing with an even-par performance in the third round. Yago Lopez Alvarez completed the squad's scoring with a total of 226.
Timeline
September 26-27, 2026: The Earl Yestingmeier Invitational took place.
October 5-6, 2026: The Ramblers will compete at the Kemper Lakes Intercollegiate.
Season Trajectory
This finish provides a baseline for the team as they navigate their fall schedule within the competitive landscape of the NCAA. The results influence the team's standing as they prepare for the upcoming Kemper Lakes Intercollegiate in Illinois.
The team's 12th-place finish sets the internal benchmark for individual scoring averages moving into the next event. The even-par third round suggests potential for improvement in consistency during upcoming tournament play.
The takeaway
Maintaining even-par performance across full tournament rounds is a critical developmental goal for the squad. Focus will now shift toward consistency in the upcoming Kildeer competition.
What happens next
The Loyola men's golf team will compete at the Kemper Lakes Intercollegiate in Kildeer, Illinois, on October 5-6, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Loyola Phoenix.
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