Georgia Southern Wins Golfweek Fall Challenge by Nine Shots
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Georgia Southern won the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club by nine shots, finishing 54 holes at 26 under.
- Troy finished second at 17 under; Georgia State was third at 9 under.
- Morgan Blythe and Harrison Sewell tied for third individually at 8 under.
- Tennessee-Martin's Drew Williams won the individual title at 10 under.
- It is Georgia Southern's second consecutive season-opening win at this event.
Georgia Southern opened its season with a nine-shot team victory at the Golfweek Fall Challenge, closing 54 holes at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, at 26 under par. The Eagles led by 16 shots entering the final round and held off a closing charge from Troy, which finished second at 17 under. Georgia State was third at 9 under.
How did Georgia Southern close out the win?
Head coach Carter Collins said the team briefly lost focus mid-round as Troy made a run, but the Eagles refocused on their own game rather than the scoreboard. Georgia Southern is the defending champion of this event, having won by a single shot last year on the same course.
"I think the biggest thing was getting their focus on us being our best," Collins said.
Who led Georgia Southern's lineup?
Returners Morgan Blythe and Harrison Sewell tied for third individually at 8 under, with Thomas Horne also finishing inside the top 20. Freshman Erik Erlenkeuser, at 6-foot-7, opened his college career with a 5-under 67 that included seven birdies. Blythe played his first competitive round since June after fighting through an injury over the summer. Tennessee-Martin's Drew Williams took the individual title at 10 under.
| Team | 54 holes, to par |
|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | -26 |
| Troy | -17 |
| Georgia State | -9 |
A 16-shot lead can wander in the middle rounds; Georgia Southern's edge was refocusing on itself rather than the scoreboard.
Collins' program reached NCAA Regionals last season on an at-large bid, and four of the six players who traveled to regionals are back this year. The Eagles' next team outing is a low-stakes trip to Atlanta before the next tournament on the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Golfweek Fall Challenge?
Georgia Southern won the team title by nine shots at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Who won the individual title?
Tennessee-Martin's Drew Williams won individually at 10 under par.
Where was the Golfweek Fall Challenge played?
True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Has Georgia Southern won this event before?
Yes. The Eagles also won the Golfweek Fall Challenge last season, by one shot on the same course.
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