Bearcats Wrap Up 36-Hole First Day of Big 12 Championship

The University of Cincinnati men's golf team completed the 36-hole opening day of the 2025 Big 12 Men's Golf Championship, hosted at the historic Southern Hills Country Club.

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Bearcats Wrap Up 36-Hole First Day of Big 12 ChampionshipBearcats Wrap Up 36-Hole First Day of Big 12 Championship
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TULSA, Okla. – The University of Cincinnati men's golf team completed the 36-hole opening day of the 2025 Big 12 Men's Golf Championship, held at the historic Southern Hills Country Club.

The Bearcats finished Day 1 in sixth place with a team total of 584, just two shots outside the top five. Cincinnati will continue with the third round on Wednesday and the final round Thursday, with 18 holes scheduled each day.

Senior William McDonald led the way with a second-round 69 (-1), climbing the leaderboard after a solid 74 in Round 1. He carded five birdies in his afternoon round and finished the day at +3, tied for ninth.

Freshman Leo Wessel stayed steady throughout the day, following his opening 72 (+2) with a 73 (+3). Wessel recorded six birdies across the two rounds and sits tied for 19th overall.

Connor McNeely (T40), Ryan Ford (T56), and Michael Senn III (T66) follow in order.

Team Scores
1. Arizona State (561)
2. Oklahoma State (565)
3. TCU (580)
4. Colorado (581)
5. Houston (582)
6. Cincinnati (584)
7. Kansas State (587)
7. BYU (587)
7. Texas Tech (587)
7. Arizona (587)
11. Kansas (592)
12. Utah (594)
13. Baylor (601)
14. West Virginia (602)
15. Iowa State (603)
15. UCF (603)
 
Cincinnati Scores
T9. William McDonald (74-69=143)
T19. Leo Wessel (72-73=145)
T40. Connor McNeely (72-77=149)
T56. Ryan Ford (72-79=151)
T66. Michael Senn III (80-75=155)