ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) -- Recognized as the premier collegiate golf tournament in the country, the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational, hosted by UCF and North Texas, features 15 of the nation's top college golf programs. Founded in 2003, the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational is known as college golf's major championship, played at Isleworth Golf & Country Club, on one of the most prestigious courses in one of the most prestigious communities in the world.
As usual, the Knights are more than happy to take part in the operation of the tournament. Of course, they are looking forward to the opportunity to play in the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational as well.
"The Tavistock Collegiate Invitational offers college athletes an amazing opportunity to participate in a world class event," UCF head coach Bryce Wallor said. "The staff at Isleworth Golf and Country Club presents this tournament exactly like a PGA Tour event from both a course condition and course setup standpoint. The student-athletes participating in the TCI are treated to a world-class experience and the hospitality provided to them is second to none."
Wallor announced his lineup for the TCI Friday, with Bobby Bai, Ryan Stovash, Donnie Trosper, Manuel Elvira and Kyler Tate representing the Knights against some of the best teams and players in collegiate golf.
UCF held five rounds of qualifying leading up to the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational. Rounds one and four were held at Northshore, with rounds two, three and five taking place at Isleworth. The following is a look at the qualifying results:
| Player | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | Rd 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Elvira | 72 | 70 | 73 | 77 | 71 | 363 +3 |
| Bobby Bai | 73 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 79 | 364 +4 |
| Kyler Tate | 76 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 367 +7 |
| Juuso Kahlos | 78 | 75 | 72 | 73 | 77 | 375 +15 |
| Ryan Stovash | 72 | 75 | 84 | 70 | 74 | 375 +15 |
| Andrew Arft | 73 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 384 +24 |
| George Williams | 74 | 77 | 77 | 74 | 83 | 385 +25 |
| Joshua August | 79 | 76 | 89 | 72 | 70 | 386 +26 |
| Jalen Ledger | 75 | WD | WD | WD | WD | 73 +1 |
| Donnie Trosper | 71 | 75 | DQ | 68 | 70 | 284 -4 |
Qualifying Criteria:
A. Exemptions Previously Earned
1. Bobby Bai (Jackrabbit - tied for fourth place)
2. Ryan Stovash (Jackrabbit - tied for sixth place)
3. Donnie Trosper (Hartford - first place)
B. Low Score from 5-Round Qualifier
4. Manuel Elvira - Finished first in five-round qualifier with score of 363 (+3)
C. Coaches' Pick
5. Kyler Tate - Finished second in qualifier (among those not already exempt) with score of 367 (+7)