SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. –– The New Mexico men’s golf team shot 16-over during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Championship on Saturday at Grayhawk Golf Club and remains in 25th place in the 30-team field with a 29-over total through 36 holes.
Despite the Lobos having two difficult rounds to open the championship, junior Matthew Watkins continues to be in the hunt on the individual leaderboard. A day after shooting a 4-under 66, tied for the lowest round ever by a Lobo at the NCAA finals, he shot a 2-over 72 on Saturday. Through 36 holes, he is tied for fifth at 2-under, five shots off the lead.