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The Bryson
Arone Leads Wolverines to Runner-Up Finish at The Bryson
10/14/2026 5:34:00 PM | Men's Golf
» Behind a final-round 284 (-4), Michigan closed as the runner-up at The Bryson with a 54-hole total of 859 (-5). It marked the Wolverines' third top-three finish in six fall events, including two team titles.
» RJ Arone closed with a two-under 70, highlighted by six birdies, to tie for fourth at 213 (-3). His final round helped him collect his third top-five finish of the fall.
» Mackey Beckett's week was bolstered by a career-best three-under 69 in the second round, carding six birdies. He finished tied for 18th at 217, his first top-20 finish.
» Jordan Hwang opened with rounds of 71 (-1) and a bogey-free 69 (-3), putting himself in a tie for second after 36 holes. He finished tied for 20th at 218.
Site: Miami, Fla.
Tournament: The Bryson
Course: Trump National Doral Miami - Blue Monster (par 72, 7,343 yards)
U-M Team Standing: 2nd Place of 12 Teams (291-284-284/859, -5)
Top U-M Individual: RJ Arone, t-4th of 63 (71-72-70/213, -3)
Next U-M Event: Mon-Wed., Oct. 19-21 -- at Abilene Christian Invitational (Granbury, Texas)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Led by a final-round 70 (-2) from RJ Arone, the University of Michigan men's golf team closed The Bryson with a runner-up finish Wednesday (Oct. 14) at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster course.
The Wolverines posted back-to-back, four-under 284s over the final two rounds, finishing with a five-under 859 (291-284-284). Charleston claimed the team title with a 19-under 845, while Michigan held off Washington State (861, -3) by two shots for second place.
The runner-up finish gave Michigan its third top-three showing in six fall events. The Wolverines previously captured team titles at the Virtues Intercollegiate and Island Resort Intercollegiate.
Arone led the Wolverines throughout the week, posting rounds of 71 (-1), 72 (E) and 70 (-2) to tie for fourth at 213 (-3). In Wednesday's final round, he made his move with three straight birdies on Nos. 6-8 to make the turn at two under. After another birdie at No. 10, Arone added birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 to close with a 70. His six birdies were a team high in the final round.
Mackey Beckett continued the strong start to his collegiate career, tying for 18th at 217 (+1). After opening with a 76 (+4), Beckett bounced back with a career-best 69 (-3) in Tuesday's second round, improving by seven shots. His six-birdie round included three birdies over a four-hole stretch on Nos. 10, 11 and 13. He closed with an even-par 72 to secure his first top-20 collegiate finish.
Jordan Hwang helped put Michigan in contention during the first two rounds. After starting with a 71 (-1), he posted a bogey-free 69 (-3) on Tuesday, recording three birdies and 15 pars to move into a tie for second individually. He closed with a 78 (+6), finishing tied for 20th at 218 (+2).
Nilay Naik and Dean Muratore also helped Michigan's final-round push, posting matching one-under 71s. Naik finished 40th at 223 (78-74-71), while Muratore was tied for 47th at 226 (73-82-71). Competing as individuals, Spencer Shropshire tied for 28th at 220, while Johnny Solis finished 61st at 236.
Michigan will close its seven-event fall schedule Monday through Wednesday (Oct. 19-21), traveling to Granbury, Texas, for the Abilene Christian Invitational. The 54-hole tournament will be played at Halbert National, with 18 holes scheduled each day.
Final Team Standings
1. Charleston 289-276-280 = 845 (-19) 2. MICHIGAN 291-284-284 = 859 3. Washington State 294-281-286 = 861 4. Coastal Carolina 296-283-287 = 866 5. Missouri 291-290-286 = 867 6. Grand Canyon 299-287-283 = 869 7. Troy 299-289-285 = 873 8. Stetson 295-294-287 = 876 9. Oregon State 294-295-296 = 885 10. Seton Hall 305-286-295 = 886 11. Florida Gulf Coast 293-294-304 = 891 12. Furman 295-301-296 = 892
Top Individuals
1. Jules Lauer, Charleston 71-65-68 = 204 (-12) 2. Trent Mierl, Missouri 69-71-70 = 210 3. Jack Lee, Coastal Carolina 75-68-69 = 212 4. RJ ARONE, U-M 71-72-70 = 213 Veikka Viskari, Missouri 73-71-69 = 213 Dylan Burcham, Washington State 74-69-70 = 213 Ben Borgida, Washington State 70-72-71 = 213 8. Uy Doan, Stetson 74-70-70 = 214 9. Tucker Gutierrez, Furman 69-74-72 = 215 Gavin O'Neill, Grand Canyon 72-72-71 = 215*
Michigan Individuals
T4. RJ Arone 71-72-70 = 213 (-3) T18. Mackey Beckett 76-69-72 = 217 T20. Jordan Hwang 71-69-78 = 218 40. Nilay Naik 78-74-71 = 223 T47. Dean Muratore 73-82-71 = 226 T28. Spencer Shropshire 73-73-74 = 220* 61. Johnny Solis 80-75-81 = 236* * played as individual
