RESULTS

DESTIN, FLA.—The Bethel University men's golf team competed in the prestigious 2025 NCAA Division III Golfweek October Classic at the Sandestin Club & Resort in Destin, Florida on Sunday - Tuesday. The Royals finished with an eighth-place score of +17. Mary Hardin-Baylor (-5) took home the Golfweek October Classic Team Title with a -5, while Mitchell Bolte (-7) claimed the individual crown with a three-day score of -7.

Jacob Ferrin began the three-day event with a 76 (+5) on day one before he carded a tournament-best 69 (-2) on day two. He registered a 71 (E) on day three en route to a 19th-place final tally of +3. 

Coming in at 37th place was Zeke Roberts, who accumulated a three-day score of +7. Roberts' performance consisted of a 72 (+1) on day one, a 75 (+4) on day two, and a 73 (+2) in the final round. 

Next was Ben Mertz and Charlie Solberg, who each finished tied for 44th place with a +8. Mertz improved his score with each day as he carded a 79 in the opening round, a 73 in round two, and a 69 on the final day. Solberg's tournament consisted of a 73, 72, and 76.

Rounding out the Royals was Jesse Balc, who finished tied for 64th place with a +11. This included marks of 74, 71, and 79.

The Royals will return to action in Spring 2026. Stay tuned for schedule updates at https://athletics.bethel.edu/sports/mens-golf/schedule