FORT COLLINS, Colo., – The University of Wyoming men’s golf team kicked off its 2025-26 season on Thursday at the Ram Masters Invite. The Cowboys – who are breaking in five freshmen – are currently sitting in 16th place at 605 (+45) following 36 holes at the Fort Collins Country Club.

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“Most freshmen don’t even play as a freshman,” head coach Joe Jensen said. “So, this is a great experience for those five guys. And I saw improvement from the first round to the second round. We are just at the very beginning of a long process, and we’ll get there.”

One of the many new faces on the squad led the way Thursday. Connor Scheich, who’s playing as an individual, is positioned in a tie for 23rd following a consistent day where he fired a 70 (E) and 71 (+1) for a 141 (+1).

Brody Leid, one of the two returnees on the roster, is tied for 49th at 149 (+8). He opened with a 73 (+3) and closed with a 75 (+5).

Kellen Ball, another freshman, isn’t far behind at 151 (+10). He opened strong with a 71 (+1) and struggled a bit in Round 2, carding a 79 (+9).

Kristof Panke, the other returner, sits at 152 (+11) to put him in a tie for 64th. He was steady, recording a 76 (+6) in the first round before logging a 75 (+5). Ryker Lind, playing as an individual, is also tied for 64th at 152 (+11). He got off to a somewhat bumpy start with a 77 (+7) but closed with a stronger 74 (+4).

Austin Barry and Brody Knowlton round out the scorers for Wyoming. Barry is tied for 89th at 161 (+20) following rounds of 82 (+12) and 78 (+8). Knowlton is tied for 91st at 162 (+21) after an 84 (+14) and a 78 (+7).

The third and final round gets underway Friday at 8 a.m.
Team Leaderboard
1. Colorado State – 560 (E)
2. Long Beach State – 561 (+1)
3. Utah Tech – 563 (+3)
4. Utah Valley – 566 (+6)
5. UC San Diego – 567 (+7)
5. Weber State – 567 (+7)
7. Denver – 579 (+19)
7. UC Davis – 579 (+19)
9. Sacramento State – 580 (+20)
10. Illinois State – 587 (+27)
11. CSU Fullerton – 588 (+28)
12. UC Santa Barbara – 590 (+30)
13. Wichita State – 593 (+33)
14. CSUN – 601 (+41)
15. Utah State – 603 (+43)
16. Wyoming – 605 (+45)

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