BLUFFTON -- There were plenty of moment's that could define the 2024-25 season for USCB Athletics, but none bigger than a historic Sunday in April for the men's golf team, who shot an outstanding 13-under 851 team score to capture the 2025 Men's Golf Peach Belt Conference Championship at the Forrest Hills Golf Club in Augusta.
The championship run was secured by PBC Freshman of the Year Erik Rengardt, who delivered a stand out performance to claim the individual title, finishing 9-under for the championship. He opened the championship with rounds of 67 and 69 before sealing the deal with a 1-under 71 in finale. After starting his round off with a bogey on number 9, stayed composed and then made a run of seven consecutive pars and then birdied 18, sitting at even par at the heading to hole number one. The Stockholm native birdied three of the next seven holes before finishing with back-to-back bogeys to end his round at 1-under.
"This is a big win for Erik," said head coach Cory Cottrell. "A win he earned and its incredibly well deserved. How he practices and competes is everything you could ever want. He represents USCB and himself incredibly well."
Rengardt's performance was backed by a solid team effort. Nicolas Normand and Aaron Williams each carded 1-over final rounds to finish even par for the tournament, tying for 10th overall. Their consistency helped USCB maintain its edge atop a competitive leaderboard.
Ellis Bright wrapped up the tournament's final round with a 1-over score and tying for 21st, while Nikolai Holme posted a 77 in the final round but still managed a 2-over total, good for a tie in 15th place.
"I couldn't be happier with the result," Cottrell said. "To come in and win the PBC tournament, in the manner they did, is a dream. The Peach Belt Conference is a powerhouse of a conference with coaches and players that I can't speak highly enough about or respect more. This conference has some of the best players in the country and to win this tournament is a testament to our guys' work ethic all year."