North Carolina senior David Ford had a bittersweet victory at the Valspar Collegiate, picking up his third win of the season but seeing his team finish 11th, 30 shots behind the champion Texas. Ford’s twin brother, Maxwell, finished last in the 92-man field, marking the first time in NCAA history that siblings have finished first and last in a tournament.
David Ford’s win ties him for second in victories this season, positioning him as a frontrunner for the prestigious Haskins Award for player of the year. Florida State’s Luke Clanton finished seventh, while Oklahoma and Texas players tied for second.
Despite their individual successes, North Carolina struggled as a team, overshadowing David Ford’s achievement. The Seminoles, Oklahoma, Auburn, and Duke finished ahead of them, with Vanderbilt placing ninth without their key player Gordon Sargent.
The tournament showcased the talent of these collegiate golfers with impressive performances, but also highlighted the importance of team dynamics in the sport. As David Ford emerges as a standout player, his team will need to regroup and strategize to improve their overall standings in future competitions.
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