Clemson Finishes 11th at Watersound Invitational
The Clemson Tigers men’s golf team concluded the 2025 Watersound Invitational with an 11th-place finish in a competitive field of teams. The three-day event, held at the prestigious Shark’s Tooth Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Florida, featured a challenging course and strong competition, pushing teams to perform at their highest level. Despite some solid individual performances, the Tigers were unable to break into the top 10, ultimately finishing the tournament with a total score that reflected both their potential and the level of competition at the event.
Team Performance and Final Results
Clemson’s overall performance at the Watersound Invitational reflected both progress and areas that need attention. The Tigers ended the tournament with a team score of 870, which placed them 11th in the standings. The field was tightly contested, and while the Tigers showed flashes of brilliance, they were ultimately unable to crack the top 10, with several other teams putting together impressive rounds throughout the tournament.
The winning team, the University of Alabama, finished with a combined score of 842, securing a comfortable victory. The tournament also saw strong performances from the University of Georgia, which finished second, and Texas A&M University, which claimed third. Clemson’s performance, while not spectacular, showed a solid foundation to build upon moving forward.
Notable Individual Performances
While the team’s overall performance fell short of their aspirations, a few individual Tigers made a significant impact during the event. Leading the way for Clemson was junior golfer, Alex Cunningham. Cunningham’s steady play throughout the three-day event helped anchor the team’s score, as he finished in a tie for 22nd place overall. His rounds of 70, 73, and 71 kept the Tigers in contention, demonstrating his consistency and resilience under pressure.
Freshman standout, James Thompson, also showed promise during the tournament. Although he had a rocky start, Thompson demonstrated his potential with a solid round on the final day, shooting a 70. His overall finish was in the mid-40s, but the 70 in the final round showed that he could be a key player for the Tigers moving forward in the season.
Other contributors included senior captain, Mark Harris, who finished in the top 50 but struggled to find his rhythm in the tougher conditions. Harris, who has been a reliable performer for Clemson over his