PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish wrapped up their first tournament of the 2023 season with a T6 finish in the Watersound Invitational hosted by Florida State at the Shark’s Tooth Golf Course on February 19-21.
As a team, the Irish shot a collective 860 (-4) and finished round three with their best outing of the tournament. Notre Dame shot five under as a team in the final round on Tuesday and were led by freshman Nate Stevens who finished amongst the top 15 for his best finish in an Irish uniform. Stevens shot an even 72 in round one on Sunday, a 71 (-1) in round two on Monday, and shot a team-best 69 (-3) in round three on Tuesday.
Senior Jackson Palmer also shot an impressive three under on the tournament. His top performances came in rounds one and three with a 70 (-2) in both rounds. Palmer finished T18.
The Irish are back on the course in March as Notre Dame competes in the Johnnie-O at Sea Island tournament hosted by Rutgers at the Seaside Golf Course.
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