Posted: Mar 29, 2026

Men's Golf Ties for Second in Kansas

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – The Doane men's golf team delivered an impressive performance at the Bethel Spring Invite, finishing tied for second place while placing multiple golfers near the top of the individual leaderboard at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.

The Tigers' varsity squad posted a two-round total of 625 (310-315), tying with Hesston (Kan.) for runner-up honors in a competitive 14-team field. Doane's "B" team also contributed a strong showing, tying for seventh at 644 (312-332).

Individually, Doane was led by Joshua Wassmer, who turned in one of the top performances of the tournament. Wassmer finished second overall with a two-round total of 151 (76-75), just two strokes off the individual title.

The Tigers placed another golfer inside the top five as Ben Kottmeyer, competing with the Doane "B" team, tied for fourth with a 153 (76-77). His performance highlighted the depth across the Doane lineup.

Carson Kildow added a top-15 finish for the Tigers, tying for 14th at 157 (77-80), while Cauy Walters tied for 23rd at 160 (79-81). Heidar Bjarnason followed closely in a tie for 27th with a 161 (82-79), and Jax Loh rounded out the varsity scorers, tying for 31st at 162 (78-84).

Additional contributions from the Doane "B" team included Embree Stutsman (T-31, 162), Brady Haake (41st, 164), and Jarett Moriarity (T-42, 165), helping secure the team's top-10 finish. Matt McConkey competed in the first round, posting an 86.

Tyler Junior College captured the team title at 605, led by individual medalist Noah Sandlin (149).

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