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NEW ORLEANS – LSU New Orleans begins the 11th season of the
Jeff Lorio era this week with a trip to Raven Golf Club in Miramar Beach, Fla., for the Sandestin Collegiate Classic hosted by Texas State.
It will be the second time the program has played in both the Sandestin Collegiate Classic and at Raven Golf Club. At last season's tournament, the Privateers finished in 12th place with a score of 864 following rounds of 293, 288 and 283.
Matthew Lotz led the Privateers with a score of 210 after rounds of 72, 67 and 71.
Jude Bourque is the only other returnee who played in last season's event. He finished with a score of 229 after rounds of 82, 77 and 70.
Freshman
Baron Vollmer (ICL Academy) is set to make his collegiate debut, while sophomore transfer
Ben Blanco, who played in three tournaments last season at Louisiana, will be making his Privateer debut.
FORMAT
The teams will play 18 holes of golf on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All three rounds will feature the shotgun format with tee times at 9:00 a.m. The Privateers will be paired with Central Arkansas, Nicholls, and West Florida during the opening round.
The following schools are confirmed to compete in the event:
Texas State (hosts), East Texas A&M, Central Arkansas, HCU, High Point, Lamar, Louisiana, Mercer, Nicholls State, South Alabama, ULM, UT Arlington, and West Florida.
THE LINEUP
- Matthew Lotz Senior | 73.3 avg. last season.
- Jude Bourque Junior | 76.1 avg. last season.
- Baron Vollmer Freshman | Making his collegiate debut.
- Adam Trahan Senior | 76.1 avg. last season.
- Ben Blanco Sophomore | 73.7 avg. last season (at Louisiana)
INDEPENDENT
The Privateers will not send any independents to the Sandestin Collegiate Classic.
THE COURSE
The Raven Golf Club – Miramar Beach, Fla.
6,931 yards, par-71.
73.8 rating, 137 slope.
WEATHER
Monday – high of 93 low of 77, sunny and humid, 55% chance of rain, WSE winds at 5 mph, gusts of 13 mph.
Tuesday – high of 92 low of 76, sunny with afternoon thunderstorms, 55% chance of rain, SE winds at 6 mph, gusts of 14 mph.
Wednesday – high of 82 low of 73, sunny with less humidity, 5% chance of rain, ENE winds at 10 mph, gusts of 22 mph.
LAST TIME AT THE SANDESTIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC
Matthew Lotz and
Tom Watson finished inside the top 25 at last season's tournament. As a team the Privateers finished strong with a 1-under par score of 283 during the final round giving them three round total of 864.
12 New Orleans, U. of 293, 288, 283 | 864
T19
Matthew Lotz 72, 67, 71 | 210
T22
Tom Watson 70, 70, 71 | 211
T60
Garrett Trahan 72, 74, 73 | 219
73
Max Feistmantl 79, 78, 71 | 228
T76
Jude Bourque 82, 77, 70 | 229
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ABOUT LSU NEW ORLEANS
In July of 2026 the University of New Orleans rejoined the LSU system and rebranded to "LSU New Orleans" bringing together two powerful brands - the purple and gold of LSU with the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. The transition marks a return to the LSU family for the University - a place it called home from 1958-2011. Athletic teams will remain the Privateers and continue to compete in the Southland Conference.
