Sargeant Shines as Eagles Take Third at Verhille Invitational
March 23, 2026

Sargeant Shines as Eagles Take Third at Verhille Invitational

CAMDENTON, MO- The Kirkwood Eagles Golf Team turned in a strong early-season showing at the Verhille Invitational (March 9–10) at Old Kinderhook Resort and Golf Club in Camdenton, Missouri, finishing third overall in a competitive field while also placing their second squad, Kirkwood B, right behind in fourth.

Kirkwood's top team posted a two-round score of +30, trailing only Northwestern (IA) (+21) and Mount Mercy (IA) (+27). Kirkwood B followed closely at +44, giving the Eagles two teams inside the top four and showcasing the program's depth.

Sargeant Leads the Way with Tournament Title

Sophomore standout Ted Sargeant delivered the performance of the tournament, capturing the individual title with a two-round total of -1, the only under-par finish in the entire field.

Sargeant opened with a +3 round but flipped the script in Round 2, firing a 4-under 68 highlighted by multiple birdies and steady play across the back nine. Sargeant shot an even par on the front 9 in his second round and proceeded to birdie holes 11, 12, 15, and 16 on his back 9 to cap off an amazing round. His ability to bounce back and dominate the second round proved to be the difference, vaulting him to the top of the leaderboard.

Strong Supporting Cast for Kirkwood A

Kirkwood's scoring lineup saw key contributions across the board:

Hall and Zoske both delivered consistent two-day performances to give the Eagles a solid foundation, each finishing inside the top 15. Wachtl added a steady effort, while Roberts rounded out the scoring group.

Lynch Paces Kirkwood B

Kirkwood's second team made plenty of noise of its own, led by Ryan Lynch, who placed 6th overall at +5. Lynch put together two strong rounds, including an even-par effort in Round 2, to finish among the top individuals in the tournament.

Additional contributors for Kirkwood B included:

Gomez and Jahde both turned in competitive rounds, helping Kirkwood B edge out the rest of the field outside the top three.

Depth on Display

With both teams finishing in the top four and multiple golfers placing inside the top 20, the Eagles demonstrated impressive depth and balance. Highlighted by Sargeant's individual championship and Lynch's top-10 finish, Kirkwood proved it can compete at a high level across its entire roster.