Michigan
Abilene Christian Intercollegiate
10/21/2026 7:21:00 PM | Men's Golf
» Michigan closed with a four-under-par 284, its lowest team round of the tournament, to climb two spots and finish fourth at the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate with a 54-hole total of 873 (296-293-284).
» RJ Arone closed with a two-under 70 to finish fourth individually with a four-under 212 (70-72-70), securing his third top-five finish of the fall.
» Mackey Beckett fired a career-low four-under 68, Michigan's lowest individual round of the tournament, to climb into a tie for 22nd at 221 (78-75-68).
» Michigan improved its team score each round, shaving 12 strokes off its opening 296, to close its seven-event fall schedule. The Wolverines return March 15-17 at the Pauma Valley Collegiate.
Site: Granbury, Texas
Tournament: Abilene Christian Intercollegiate
Course: Halbert National (par 72, 7,485 yards)
U-M Team Standing: 4th Place of 9 Teams (296-293-284/873)
Top U-M Individual: RJ Arone, 4th of 48 (70-72-70/212, -4)
Next U-M Event: Mon-Wed., March 15-17 -- at Pauma Valley Collegiate (Pauma Valley, Calif.)
GRANBURY, Texas -- Behind a career-low four-under-par 68 from Mackey Beckett and a two-under 70 from RJ Arone, the University of Michigan men's golf team saved its best for last, posting a final-round 284 (-4) on Wednesday (Oct. 21) to climb two spots and finish fourth at the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate at Halbert National.
Entering the final round in sixth place, the Wolverines carded their first under-par team round of the tournament to overtake Missouri and Tulsa, closing with a 54-hole total of 873 (296-293-284). Michigan improved its team score each day, shaving 12 strokes off its opening-round 296.
Arone continued his strong fall campaign, closing with a two-under 70 to finish fourth individually at four-under 212 (70-72-70). The senior led Michigan throughout the tournament, recording two under-par rounds to secure his third top-five finish of the fall.
Beckett provided the biggest spark in the final round. After opening with rounds of 78 and 75, the freshman fired a career-low, four-under 68, improving seven strokes from Tuesday and 10 from Monday. His closing surge vaulted him into a tie for 22nd at 221 (78-75-68).
Dean Muratore added an even-par 72 to finish tied for 26th at 222 (77-73-72), alongside Jordan Hwang, who posted three consecutive 74s. Nilay Naik rounded out Michigan's lineup, tying for 29th at 223 (75-74-74).
With the fourth-place finish, Michigan concludes its seven-event fall schedule. Following a nearly five-month break from competition, the Wolverines will return to action Monday through Wednesday, March 15-17, at the Pauma Valley Collegiate in Pauma Valley, Calif., to open their 2027 spring campaign.
Final Team Standings
1. Texas A&M 283-278-279 = 840 (-24) 2. Houston 289-285-283 = 857 Arizona 290-278-289 = 857 4. MICHIGAN 296-293-284 = 873 5. Missouri 286-293-297 = 876 6. Tulsa 290-300-288 = 878 7. Rice 298-296-291 = 885 8. SMU 297-290-311 = 898 9. Abilene Christian 308-302-292 = 902
Top Individuals
1. Aaron Pounds, Texas A&M 69-68-71 = 208 (-8) 2. Minas Manias, Tulsa 69-70-71 = 210 Grant Doggett, Houston 72-70-68 = 210 4. RJ ARONE, U-M 70-72-70 = 212 5. Kris Kuvaas, Texas A&M 68-70-75 = 213 6. Landon Ashcraft, Texas A&M 73-73-68 = 214 Alex Huang, SMU 71-73-70 = 214 Nolan Kuszyk, Rice 73-71-70 = 214 Chi Chun, Houston 71-73-70 = 214 Jorge Sampedro, Arizona 72-68-74 = 214
Michigan Individuals
4. RJ Arone 70-72-70 = 212 (-4) T22. Mackey Beckett 78-75-68 = 221 T26. Jordan Hwang 74-74-74 = 222 T26. Dean Muratore 77-73-72 = 222 T29. Nilay Naik 75-74-74 = 223
