SILVIS, Ill. – #3 Dalton State wrapped up its 24-25 campaign at the 2025 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship with a strong showing, finishing tied for fifth as a team at TPC at Deere Run. The Roadrunners posted a final-round score of 298, bringing their tournament total to 872 (+20).
 
Lindsey Wilson claimed the team championship, edging out Oklahoma City and Wayland Baptist in a tightly contested final round.

RECAP
ROUND 1
The tournament began yesterday after a morning delay with Whaley wasting no time making his mark on the championship, recording birdies on six of his first eight holes. He ended Tuesday left with a 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 4.
 
He drained the putt as his first shot on the course this morning and capped off his front nine with a brilliant eagle on the par-five ninth, posting a sizzling 30 (-5) on the outward nine. His momentum continued on the back nine as he added four more birdies, finishing with a 31 (-5), securing his record-breaking round of 61 (-10).
 
Beyond Whaley's stellar performance, the Roadrunners saw solid contributions across the board. Tyler Latimer carded a steady 72 (+1), while Barrett Loftis posted a 75 (+4). Joe Getley added a 76 (+5), and Ben McFadden wrapped up the lineup with an 81 (+10).
 
ROUND 2
Leading the charge, Jack Whaley maintained his position atop the leaderboard, carding a 72 (+1) in the second round to bring his tournament total to -9. Though his round saw a few challenges, Whaley's strong play on the front nine kept him in prime position heading into the final round.
 
Tyler Latimer delivered an impressive 70 (-1), moving up 12 spots into a tie for 16th. Latimer demonstrated consistent accuracy throughout his round, closing with a 34 (-1) on the back nine to keep Dalton State firmly in contention.
 
Barrett Loftis posted a 72 (+1) to climb seven places, securing a tie for 56th. His steady play across the course showed composure under shifting conditions, keeping Dalton State's depth strong.
 
Ben McFadden fought through the round with a 76 (+5), improving nine places to sit tied for 134th. His resilience allowed him to navigate challenges and maintain a competitive stance for the team.
 
Meanwhile, Joe Getley encountered a tough day, carding an 82 (+11), which led to a drop of 52 spots to T-140. Despite the struggles, Getley remaines determined, and looks to rebound in the final round.
 
ROUND 3
The highlight of the championship belonged to Jack Whaley, who captured the individual national title with a stellar 8-under-par 205 (61-72-72) across three rounds. Whaley's opening-round 61 set an NAIA record, and his steady play over the final two rounds secured his place atop the leaderboard. He closed out the tournament with a 1-over 72, maintaining his lead over runner-up Rodolphe Cicala (Faulkner), who finished at 5-under 208.
 
Dalton State's Tyler Latimer also delivered a solid performance, finishing tied for 15th at +3 after carding a final-round 74. Barrett Loftis (+11), Ben McFadden (+19), and Joe Getley (+26) rounded out the Roadrunners' lineup, contributing to the team's top-five finish.
 
UP NEXT
With the season now concluded, the Roadrunners will rest and play in individual tournaments over the Summer before coming back to campus in the Fall in pursuit of a third national championship.
 
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