Men's Golf | 10/12/2026 9:19:00 PM

Andover, Kan. -- Freshman Kolby Koerner (Fr., Grand Forks, N.D.) led Minnesota Crookston men's golf through the first two rounds at the Newman Invite, shooting a first round 74 and a second round 72.

Minnesota Crookston sits in a tie for ninth out of 16 teams in a loaded field that features a number of regional powers.

The Golden Eagles lead a trio of NSIC schools, as they lead Concordia-St. Paul and Minnesota State by 13 strokes.

Central Oklahoma leads the way, while Washburn sits in second place. Pittsburg State and Arkansas-Fort Smith are in a tie for third.

The Golden Eagles shot 596 on the day and improved during the second round this afternoon with a second round 295.

Austen Muller of Pittsburg State leads the field, shooting four under.

Marc Bofarull Balleste (Sr., Barcelona, Spain) sits in a tie for 28th and carded a second round 74. Andrew Wilhelm (Sr., Fargo, N.D.) and Brock Burhans (Fr., Detroit Lakes, Minn.) are each in the top-45, individually. Burhans shot a 73 during the first round.

Jaime Martinez Guimon (So., Getxo, Spain) made his season debut and finished with three birdies on the day. Connor Czirjak (Sr., Calgary, Alberta) is playing as an individual and is in a tie for 14th.

The Golden Eagles wrap-up the tournament tomorrow.