New-look Hogs finish third, just behind Notre Dame, Michigan State for championship

Three from Arkansas finished in the top 16 individually to help the Hogs stay near the lead until the end of the day.

The Arkansas men’s golf team had a nice start to its season this week in Michigan.

The Razorbacks ultimately finished third in the Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament, shooting an 11-over 863, just three strokes back of the event winner, Notre Dame (8-over, 860).

Three different Razorbacks finished inside the top 16 individually. John Driscoll III, a transfer from Northwestern, shot a 2-over 215 to tie him for ninth. Manuel Lozada was right behind him with a 3-over for a tie for 11th. And John Daly II moved up nine spots from the second round, finishing with a 4-over.

Coach Brad McMakin was plenty happy with the result, especially considering the roster turnover Arkansas has had since last year.

“With four new starters this year, I couldn’t be more proud of this team this week,” McMakin said. “We put ourselves in a position to win and unfortunately it didn’t go our way. We will learn from this and be better from it.”

Jacob Skove Oleson (5-over) and Mateo Pulcini (8-ever) joined the trio to form Arkansas’ five-man team.

The Razorbacks are headed to Birmingham, Alabama, from September 25-27 for SEC Match Play.