Golf fans, get ready to be amazed! The Mizzou Tigers are roaring their way to the top of the leaderboard at the Moraine Intercollegiate, and their performance is nothing short of spectacular. But here's where it gets even more exciting: on Monday, in Dayton, Ohio, the Mizzou men's golf team didn't just start strong—they dominated, securing first place out of 14 teams by the end of Day 1. And this is the part most people miss: their combined score of 21-under 547 after Round 2 wasn't just impressive—it was historic. Their first-round score of 269 ties as the fourth-best in program history, a testament to their skill and teamwork.
Leading the charge was junior Veikka Viskari, who didn't just top the Tigers' scoreboard—he led all golfers with an 8-under 134. His first 18-hole round was a career-best 9-under 62, tying for the second-best round in Mizzou history. Talk about a breakout performance! Right behind him, junior Bradley Mulder secured second place with a 7-under, sharing the spot with Illinois' Dujuan Snyman. But here's the controversial part: can the Tigers maintain their lead in the final round, or will the pressure get to them? The third and final round tees off at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday—will they clinch the title?
Meanwhile, in Silvis, Illinois, the Columbia College golf teams are making waves at the Statesmen Invitational. The men's team finished Round 1 in second place, just behind Central Iowa, with a team score of 14-over 298. Leading the Cougars are junior Landon Mabe and sophomore Teagen Hull, both tied for first with a solid 72. But here's the question: can they close the gap and take the lead in Round 2?
The women's team, on the other hand, ended the day in fifth place out of nine teams, carding a 61-over 349. Senior Camryn Swinfard is leading the charge in third place with a 7-over 79. And this is where it gets interesting: is fifth place a fair reflection of their potential, or can they climb the ranks in the next round? Both Columbia College teams tee off again Tuesday morning, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
So, what do you think? Can Mizzou hold onto their lead, or will another team rise to the challenge? And for Columbia College, is there enough time to turn their standings around? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take on these thrilling tournaments!
