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NCAA Urbana Regional
Thomson Fires 67, Now One Shot Back at NCAA Regional
5/13/2025 8:33:00 PM | Men's Golf
» After a Monday 69 (-2), Hunter Thomson followed a second round 67 (-4) to move within a shot of the individual lead with a 136 (-6) 36-hole total at the NCAA Urbana Regional from the Atkins Golf Club.
» Thomson's 136 (-6) total keeps him in a position to potentially advance to the NCAA Finals. With one individual advancing from a non-qualifying team, he holds a one-shot lead over Cincinnati's Ryan Ford (137, -5) for that advancing spot.
» Thomson's 67 (-4) was his second straight sub-par regional tally. Overall, it marked the 22nd of the season, tying his career high from a year ago (22 of 39).
» Thomson and Ford will play together in the final round starting off the first tee at 10:34 a.m. CT.
Site: Urbana, Ill.
Tournament: NCAA Urbana Regional (Day 2 of 3)
Course: Atkins Golf Club (par 71, 7,533 yards)
U-M Team Standing: NTS
Top U-M Individual: Hunter Thomson, tie-2nd (69-67/136, -6)
Next U-M Round: Wednesday, May 14 -- at NCAA Urbana Regional, 10:34 a.m. CT (tee times)
URBANA, Ill. -- Using five birdies to pace a 67 (-4) in today's (Tuesday, May 13) second round, senior Hunter Thomson of the University of Michigan men's golf team is a shot back of the individual lead with his 136 (-6) total at the NCAA Urbana Regional being played at the Atkins Golf Club.
Thomson's regional play has positioned him for potential advancement to the NCAA Finals. The top individual spot among the five non-qualifying teams will move him to the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa championships in Carlsbad, Calif. With one round to go, Thomson leads Cincinnati's Ryan Ford (69-68/137, -5) by a single shot. Both will be paired for Wednesday's (May 14) final round at 10:34 a.m. CT.
Playing in the final pairing for a second straight day, Thomson opened his second round with five pars before birdieing two of his next three (Nos. 5 & 8) to reach the turn at two-under. Heading to the back-nine, he added two more birdies (Nos. 13 & 15) to go four-under with three holes left.
As rain clouds rolled into the area, Thomson posted his first blemish with his bogey on the 16th. Heading to the next tee box, the horn sounded, and the field was called off the course due to lightning in the area. Following a two-hour delay, Thomson returned to the course, paring the 17th and closing with a birdie on the 18th to help him tie the day's lowest round.
Host Illinois holds a three-shot regional lead with its 558 (-10; 277-281) total. Oklahoma State used a second-round best 275 (-9) to move into second at 561 (286-275) along with UNLV (281-280). The top five rounds out with Texas Tech (566) and Troy (567).
With a second-round 67 (-4), UNLV's Caden Fioroni moved into the individual top spot, while first-day leader Jackson Buchanan (63-73/136, -5) is tied for second with Ford. Thomson is tied for fourth with four others.
Team Standings (After Day 2 of 3)
1. Illinois 277-281 = 558 (-10)
2. Oklahoma State 286-275 = 561
UNLV 281-280 = 561
4. Texas Tech 279-287 = 566
5. Troy 283-284 = 567
6. Marquette 285-287 = 572
7. North Carolina 292-285 = 577
8. Illinois State 289-289 = 578
Pacific 290-288 = 578
10. Long Beach State 285-295 = 580
11. Wright State 299-286 = 585
Houston 295-290 = 585
13. NC State 291-299 = 590
Top Individuals
1. Caden Fioroni, UNLV 68-67 = 135 (-7)
2. HUNTER THOMSON, U-M 69-67 = 136
Jackson Buchanan, Illinois 63-73 = 136
4. Ryan Ford, Cincinnati 69-68 = 137
Jake Springer, Troy 67-70 = 137
Calum Scott, Texas Tech 68-69 = 137
Ryan Voois, Illinois 70-67 = 137
8. Vinny Cervantes, Marquette 71-67 = 138
9. Charlie Forster, LBSU 69-70 = 139
Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson, Oklahoma State 71-68 = 139
Michigan Individuals
T2. Hunter Thomson 69-67 = 136 (-6)
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