CALLAWASSIE ISLAND, S.C. – After gaining the lead in the second round, Marquette pulled away on the final day of competition to capture the 2019 BIG EAST Men’s Golf Championship Presented by Jeep at the Callawassie Golf Club. The Golden Eagles won their third BIG EAST title in the last five years.
As the BIG EAST champion, Marquette earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship. The NCAA Golf Championship selections will be announced on Wednesday.
Individually, Xavier sophomore Garrett Wood won individual honors by firing an even-par 216 in the 54-hole tournament. He clinched medalist honors by carding a 3-under-par 69 in the final round that included four birdies and an eagle over his final 13 holes.