Drury Men's Golf Team Set Program Record
The Panthers achieved their lowest 54-hole score in history at the UIndy Fall Invitational.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Golf
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The Drury men's golf team finished in sixth place at the UIndy Fall Invitational with an 851 total, the program's lowest 54-hole score under coach Bryan Daniels. Four of the team's five players finished under par during the tournament at Broadmoor Country Club.
Why it matters
The record-breaking performance signals an upward trajectory for the Drury golf program, as multiple players achieved career milestones in a competitive field of 17 teams. The team success was bolstered by historic depth, with four Panthers shooting under par in the same event for the first time.
Drury finished sixth out of 17 teams with a 54-hole total of 851 on the 6,904-yard Broadmoor Country Club course. Their second-round score of 281 stands as the third-lowest round in program history.
The players
Gaige Lewis
He is a golfer for the Drury University men's team who tied the program record for career under-par tournament finishes.
Bryan Daniels
He serves as the head coach for the Drury University men's golf team.
Meyer Lively
He is a member of the Drury men's golf team who earned his first career tournament under-par finish.
Quinn Thomas
He is a member of the Drury men's golf team who earned his first career tournament under-par finish.
Cayden Kwan
He won the individual title at the UIndy Fall Invitational with a score of 13 under par.
The details
Gaige Lewis led the Panthers by finishing at five-under par with a total score of 211, securing a tie for the program record for career under-par finishes. Meyer Lively and Quinn Thomas contributed to the team success by achieving their first career tournament under-par results, while Lewis recorded two eagles in the final round.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The Drury men's golf team completed the three-round tournament.
Season Trajectory
This performance establishes a new competitive benchmark for the program under the tenure of Bryan Daniels. The depth shown by the roster signals a shift in the team's potential for upcoming regional and conference tournament standings.
Gaige Lewis maintained a 3.93 average stroke count on par 4 holes throughout the tournament. His performance included two eagles in the final round, significantly contributing to the team's sixth-place finish.
The takeaway
The Panthers' historic performance at the UIndy Fall Invitational demonstrates the rising skill level of the individual players. Fans and followers should monitor if this depth continues in future events this season.
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