ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The second-ranked Washington and Lee University men's golf team is sitting in eighth place following the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championships on Tuesday at the Midvale Country Club.

The Blue and White are currently sitting in a tie for eighth place of 43 teams in the field after shooting 298 (+10) in the first round. Despite a chilly start to the round, the Generals are eight shots back from the leader, Illinois Wesleyan University, who carded a 290 (+2). The Blue and White battled on the first nine, shooting eight-over par before bouncing back with a two-over par on the second nine. Firm conditions and quick greens proved to be challenging for the entire field as all 43 teams shot over par in the first round of action. 

COURSE BASICS

• Midvale Country Club
• Penfield, N.Y.
• Par 72 | Yardage 6,558
• Average Score: 77.72 (120 rounds)

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS

• First-year Timothy Kaufman carded a team-best one-over par 73 to lead the team in a tie for 17th place. Kaufman recorded five birdies and seven pars in the first round, including back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18. He carded the fourth-most birdies in the field and ranks 7th in Par 5 scoring with a 4.25 average (-3) and 48th in Par 5 scoring with a 4.20 average (+2). 
• Sophomore Jonathan McEwen sits in T-31st after shooting a 74 (+2). After shooting three over par on the first nine, McEwen followed it up with a bogey free second nine with a birdie and eight pars. He ranks 17th in the field with 12 pars while ranking 26th in Par 4 scoring (4.10) and 42nd in Par 5 scoring (4.75).
• First-year Charlie Krasnewich sits in T-53rd after carding a three-over par 75. He is +1 on both Par 3 and 4s while ranking 35th in total Pars with 11.
• Senior Will Braxton is tied for 75th place at +4 (76). He is tied for fourth in birdies with five, carding four on the second nine this afternoon. Braxton is also three-under par on Par 5s with an average of 4.25.
• Senior Elias Malakoff is in a tie for 135th place after shooting seven-over par in round one.  He tallied 11 pars this afternoon while shooting even par on the second nine.

TEAM STANDINGS (Top 5 After Round 1)

• 1. Illinois Wesleyan University (+2)
• T2. John Carroll (+6)
• T2. Carleton College (+6)
• 4. Aurora University (+7)
• T5. Trinity University (Texas) (+9)
• T5. Kenyon College (+9) 
• T5. Huntingdon College (+9) 

TEAM PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Par 3 Scoring: 3.40 avg. (+8) – 14th of 43 teams
• Par 4 Scoring: 4.32 avg. (+16) – 19th of 43 teams
• Par 5 Scoring: 4.65 avg. (-7) – 2nd in the field
• Total Birdies: 16 – T-3rd most in field
• Total Pars: 47
• Fewest Bogeys: 22 – T-8th least in the field
• Double Bogey+ Holes: 5 – T-7th least in the field

UP NEXT

• The Generals are back in action tomorrow morning as they will play Cobblestone Creek Country Club. Due to forecasted weather in the Rochester area tomorrow, the teams will do a shotgun start at 8:05 a.m. with the Blue and White starting on holes 12, 13, and 14. 

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Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.