Bark River, Mich. – The Saint Mary’s men’s golf team secured a fifth-place finish at the 2025 Island Resort Intercollegiate. The Gaels battled through three rounds at Sage Creek, notably shooting a 17-under second round that propelled them into third place. They closed the tournament with a three-under-par performance on Monday, ultimately clinching a top-five spot to open their season.
Sam Baumuller‘s Debut Dominance Fuels Gaels’ Strong Start
The Saint Mary’s men’s golf team earned a top-five finish at the 2025 Island Resort Intercollegiate, thanks in large part to a stellar debut from Sam Baumuller.
- The Saint Mary’s men’s golf team finished fifth at the Island Resort Intercollegiate.
- Sam Baumuller led the Gaels with an impressive 11-under-par performance.
- Aidan Lee also contributed significantly with a 7-under-par total.
- The team’s strong second round performance was crucial to their top-five standing.
Did Sam Baumuller’s remarkable debut secure a strong opening for the Saint Mary’s golf team? Baumuller, who redshirted his first collegiate season, wasted no time making an impact in his debut. He carded an 11-under-par score over three rounds, leading the Gaels and tying for 8th place overall. His performance included ten birdies and an eagle across the first two rounds, highlighted by a 7-under 65 in the second round, which moved Saint Mary’s to third place.
Senior Aidan Lee also posted a strong showing for the Gaels, finishing at 7-under-par. Lee maintained an under-par score in each of his three rounds. He shot a 4-under 68 on Sunday, featuring six birdies and closing the round with back-to-back birdies.
In the final round on Monday, the Gaels were the only team within the top five to finish under par, with a two-under team score. This effort, bolstered by three birdies from Inigo Izuzquiza in his SMC debut after transferring from UNLV, helped secure their fifth-place finish.
Full tournament results are available through a provided link.
Looking Ahead
The Saint Mary’s team will take a brief break before heading to Washington for The Tindall tournament on September 22nd. This marks their second consecutive year competing in the event. Live scoring and additional details will be available on the team’s athletics website.
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