Temple Men's Golf Takes Second at Big 5 Invitational
The Owls secured a runner-up finish as Max Jackson led the team with an individual second-place result.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Golf
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The Temple men's golf team earned a second-place finish at the Big 5 Invitational held in Elverson, Pa. Individually, Max Jackson paced the Owls by placing second overall.
Why it matters
The tournament served as a competitive regional showcase for the Temple squad against their local Big 5 rivals. The performance highlights the team's depth and consistency during the fall season.
Max Jackson finished with a round score of 72, while Travis Robertson, Mason Tome, and Nicholas Pisarski tied for 9th place. The team recorded 59 total pars and led the field at two-under par on par-5 holes.
The players
Max Jackson
He is a golfer for the Temple men's team who finished in second place at the tournament.
Travis Robertson
He is a member of the Temple men's golf team who contributed a top-ten finish.
Mason Tome
He is a golfer for Temple who finished in a three-way tie for ninth place.
Nicholas Pisarski
He is a Temple athlete who secured a ninth-place tie in the final tournament standings.
George Williamson Jr.
He is a golfer who recorded a round score of 69 during the competition.
The details
Max Jackson carded three birdies during his round, shooting one-over par on both the front and back nines to secure his runner-up position. The Owls demonstrated strength on longer holes by finishing at two-under par across all par-5 scoring opportunities.
Timeline
The Big 5 Invitational occurred on October 29, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This finish adds to Temple's standing within the Philadelphia Big 5 athletic tradition, a series of rivalries between local institutions. The tournament results provide a critical look at how the Owls are stacking up against regional competition midway through their season.
The team's success on par-5 holes was a primary driver for their second-place ranking in the final tournament standings. Fans tracking player development will note the consistent performance of the three Owls who finished in the top ten.
The takeaway
The Owls demonstrated strong course management, particularly on par-5 holes, which proved essential to their high team finish. Maintaining this level of consistency will be a key focus for the roster as they continue through their competitive schedule.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Temple.
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