CAREFREE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Men’s Golf emerged victorious at the 2024 Pac-12 Men’s Golf Championship, hosted at Desert Forest Golf Club.
No. 3 Arizona State not only maintained the lead they had built entering the day, but extended it, dominating the rest of the competition on the final day to seal the title. Sun Devil Men’s Golf Head Coach Matt Thurmond secures his fourth overall Pac-12 Team Championship and the first at the helm in Tempe. ASU adds to their record total of 13 Pac-10/12 team championships, which is five more than any other school (USC, 8).
The Sun Devils saved their best for last, combining for a 352 (-3), which was five strokes better than any other team today. Arizona State showed poise and maturity down the stretch, coming through in pressure situations to ensure the title returned to Tempe. It was a total team effort that allowed the Maroon & Gold to pull off a dominant 16-stroke win, the largest margin of victory at a Pac-12 Men’s Golf Championship since 2016.
“This is an exciting accomplishment for our program,” Coach Thurmond remarked following the victory. “The players put in so much hard work and it is special to see it pay off with a championship. We are proud to be able to represent Arizona State University and follow in the great tradition of Sun Devil Men’s Golf.”
Leading the way individually was Ryggs Johnston, who continues to add to an already decorated resume. After a slow start to the tournament (+5 through 5), Johnston shot six-under over his final 67 holes. He carded his third consecutive round in the 60s, securing Pac-12 Silver Medalist honors thanks to a second place finish. Not far behind was Wenyi Ding, who was outstanding in his postseason debut. Ding entered the day in the individual lead and stayed there for a majority of the day, gaining valuable experience on a big stage. He joined Johnston in finishing in the Top-10, earning a tie for sixth.
Winning the 2024 Pac-12 Men’s Golf Title took contributions from everyone in the lineup, as the Sun Devils put forth an extremely balanced effort. Four Sun Devils finished in the Top-15, including freshman Connor Williams. Williams shot a 69 (-2) in the final round of his first Pac-12 Championship to move up 14 spots and into a tie for 13th. Matching him in the move upwards was Preston Summerhays, who skyrocketed an…
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