CHANDLER, Ariz. (9/9/25) – Posting the fourth-lowest 54-hole total in program history, the Arkansas State men’s golf team opened its season with a second-place finish at the Whirlwind Invitational played at Whirlwind Golf Club.

A-State carded a second consecutive 11-under par 277 to wrap up the tournament at 40-under par 824. It marks the lowest 54-hole total in program history in an event outside of Jonesboro and fourth-lowest overall. Host USC won the team title at 52-under par 812 with UTEP (-39), New Mexico State (-29), Stetson (-25) and James Madison (-25) rounding out the top five teams and ties in the 12-team field.

Thomas Schmidt and Chris Somerfield paced the Red Wolves as the pair were tied for eighth individually at 10-under par 206. Somerfield had the low round for A-State players on Tuesday at 4-under par 68 while Schmidt finished out the tournament with a 2-under par 70. Jake Wallis tied for 11th at 8-under par 208 and Milan Reed tied for 16th with a total of 7-under par 209. Jake Lile tied for 18th at 6-under par 210 and Viggo Hed tied for 52nd at 4-over par 220.

A-State returns to action September 19-20 at the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate played at the University of New Mexico Championship Course.

Whirlwind Invitational
Final Results
2 Arkansas State 270-277-277=824 (-40)
T8 Thomas Schmidt 68-68-70=206 (-10)
T8 Chris Somerfield 69-69-68=206 (-10)
T12 Jake Wallis 65-73-70=208 (-8)
T16 Milan Reed 68-69-72=209 (-7)
T18 Jake Lile 70-71-69=210 (-6)
T52 Viggo Hed* 76-70-74=220 (+4)
*Playing as individual