Men’s Golf in 15th After Day 1 of the Ram Masters Invite

FORT COLLINS, Colorado (9/10/26) – The University of Wyoming men’s golf team began its 2026-27 season on Thursday at the Ram Masters Invite. The Cowboys are 15th at 590 (+30) following 36 holes at the Fort Collins Country Club.

Brody Leid paced the Pokes. He fired a 141 (+1) and is tied for 11th. Leid kicked off his season with a 71 (+1), which featured a pair of eagles, and wrapped up Day 1 with a 70 (E) that included four birdies.

Austin Barry shares 60th at 149 (+9). Barry was consistent with a first-round score of 74 (+4) and a second-round score of 75 (+5). He holed a total of five birdies on Thursday.

Conner Scheich carded a Day 1 score of 151 (+11), which positions him in a tie for 76th. He too was consistent, opening with a 76 (+6) and closing with a 75 (+5).

Both Kellen Ball and Brody Knowlton share 81st place at 152 (+12). Ball shot a Round 1 score of 75 (+5) and a Round 2 score of 77 (+7). Knowlton was the inverse, playing much better in the second round when compared to the first. He carded an opening-round 78 (+8), which included an eagle, and closed with a 74 (+4).

Jack Newton, who’s playing as an individual, is 92nd at 156 (+16). He opened with a 76 (+6) and closed with an 80 (+10).

The third and final round takes place on Friday. Teams will tee off at 8 a.m.

Team Leaderboard

1. Utah Tech – 567 (+7)

2. San Francisco – 570 (+10)

3. Utah Valley – 572 (+12)

3. UC Davis – 572 (+12)

5. CSU-Fullerton – 575 (+15)

5. Utah State – 575 (+15)

7. Denver – 577 (+17)

7. Colorado State – 577 (+17)

9. Tulsa – 578 (+18)

10. Northern Colorado – 580 (+20)

11. UC Santa Barbara – 583 (+23)

11. Tarleton State – 583 (+23)

13. Seattle – 586 (+26)

14. UC San Diego – 588 (+28)

15. Wyoming – 590 (+30)

16. Merrimack – 593 (+33)

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