News Summary
The Providence College men’s golf team is gearing up to participate in the UConn Invitational at GreatHorse, featuring a competitive field of 15 schools. The tournament runs over three days, showcasing a challenging par-72 course. The team aims to improve upon their recent performance at the Ryan T. Lee Memorial tournament. Fans can track the team’s progress on social media as they prepare to show their school spirit.
Hampden, Massachusetts – The Providence College men’s golf team is set to compete in the UConn Invitational from September 28 to September 30, 2025, at GreatHorse. This tournament will feature three rounds of play over the course of Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Providence will join 14 other schools in the competitive field, which includes Lafayette College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Fairfield University, Siena University, Sacred Heart University, Holy Cross, Trinity College, Boston College, St. John’s University, University of Rhode Island, University of Connecticut, Villanova University, Bryant University, and Merrimack College.
GreatHorse, the venue for this year’s Invitational, has a rich history. Previously known as Hampden Country Club, it was acquired in January 2012, underwent a redesign by New England golf course architect Brian Silva, and reopened in 2015. The course is known for its par-72 layout that extends 7,093 yards, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all participants.
This marks the seventh occurrence of the UConn Invitational, an event that has built a reputation for showcasing golfing talents from across the region. Last week, Providence College participated in the Ryan T. Lee Memorial tournament at Wethersfield Country Club, finishing in a tie for sixth place out of 15 teams with a total score of 582 (+14). Junior Campbell Skelly from Charleston, S.C. was the top performer for Providence, finishing tied for fifth overall with a score of 141 (-1).
The lineup for Providence at the UConn Invitational includes juniors Evan Buddenhagen from Gloucester, Mass., and Joe Halferty from Blue Bell, Pa., alongside freshman Callan Fahey from Wheaton, Ill., all of whom tied for 21st place in the previous tournament.
The Friars kicked off their season at the Sacred Heart Fall Classic on September 8-9, where they finished eighth among 13 teams, posting a score of 918 (+54). Callan Fahey had an impressive performance there as well, finishing in tenth place with a score of 221 (+5) among a competitive field of 80 players.
For the UConn Invitational, the Providence lineup is scheduled to start on hole 10. Fans interested in following the team’s progress can stay connected through their social media accounts on X and Instagram, under the handle @PCFriarsMGolf.
As the Friars gear up for this challenging tournament, the team’s supporters are encouraged to rally behind them with enthusiasm and school spirit, proudly declaring, “GO FRIARS!”
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