SANDESTIN, Fla. — The No. 10 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's golf team finished tied for fifth out of 25 teams at the Golfweek October Classic at the Raven Golf Club, a par-71, 6,760-yard course.

The Blugolds posted a final-round 297 (+13) on Tuesday to finish at 20-over-par 872. No. 6 Illinois Wesleyan claimed the team title at eight-over-par 860.

Luke Taebel paced UW-Eau Claire with a tie for third place at two-under-par 211. Taebel carded rounds of 69 (-2), 70 (-1) and 72 (+1). He recorded three birdies in the final round, including back-to-back birdies on holes 11 and 12, and finished with 11 birdies for the tournament.

With five birdies in the final round, Michael Markley led the Blugolds in birdie production Tuesday and finished tied for 25th at six-over-par 219. He carded rounds of 71 (E), 73 (+2) and 75 (+4) and totaled 12 birdies for the tournament.

Bennett Madson finished tied for 35th at eight-over-par 221. After opening with consecutive rounds of 72 (+1), Madson carded a 77 (+6) in the final round and added three birdies. He also recorded an eagle during the tournament.

Spencer Lynch tied for 58th at 14-over-par 227 after rounds of 77 (+6), 71 (E) and 79 (+8). Lynch made three birdies Tuesday to finish with eight for the tournament.

Samuel Forslund rounded out the lineup in a tie for 60th at 15-over-par 228. Forslund improved in each of his final two rounds, carding an 81 (+10), 74 (+3) and 73 (+2). He recorded three birdies Tuesday, including consecutive birdies on holes 13 and 14.

The Golfweek October Classic marked the end of the Blugolds' fall season, which featured a first-place finish at the home Wrigglesworth Blugold Invitational. UW-Eau Claire will return to competition in spring 2027.

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