DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Lee University men's golf team came in eighth place in their opening tournament of the 2026 season. Lee shot an 843 over the three rounds of the Lake Lanier Intercollegiate. Tucker Wick, competing as an independent, was the top finisher for the Flames coming in third place at ten under par. He shot a school record 62 in round two.
 
The University of North Georgia ran away with the title, winning by ten strokes. They shot an 806 over the three rounds for a -34. Lincoln Memorial University was second while Anderson University was third. Lee had a 283 in round one followed by a 281 in round two and a 279 in round three.
 
Ashton Eubanks of UNG was the medalist going -18 for the week. His 192 was seven shots better than anyone else. Wick was third with a 200. He shot an incredible 62 in round two which is the best round in Lee history. He had a 68 in round one and a 70 in round three.
 
Freshman Blake Spivey shot a 204 over the three rounds to come in tied for eighth. He had a 70-67-67. Tobias Buffam was 211 (72-71-68) over the three rounds to finish 29^th.
 
Billy Boroughs was 34^th with a 212 (70-71-71). Jaxon Reed was 52^nd with a 216 (71-72-73).Noah Farland was the final finisher for Lee with a 220 coming in 70^th. He shot a 72-75-73.
 
The Flames will head to Pennsylvania next week for the Sunnehanna Collegiate.