WARREN, Ohio – The Washington & Jefferson College men's golf team finished the opening 36 holes of the Presidents' Athletic Conference Championships in a tie for fourth.
 
The Basics
Tournament: Presidents' Athletic Conference Championships (Rounds 1-2)
Location: Warren, Ohio / Avalon Lakes Golf Club
W&J: T-4^th of 11
 
Top W&J Individual: Sophomore Sean Clark (Madison, Wis./Monona Grove) led the Presidents with a 36-hole score of 153. Clark put together rounds of 74 and 79 to finish in a three-way tie for 13^th. The sophomore had 6 birdies through the two rounds.
 
Notables: Sophomore Davis Kittsley (Fox Chapel, Pa./Fox Chapel) finished in a four-way tie for 16^th with a score of 154. Additionally, sophomore Aftab Bakshi (New Delhi, India/Modern School Barakhamba Road) and senior Ryan Steigerwald (Wexford, Pa./Mars Area) both had a two-round score of 155 to go into the final two rounds tied for 20^th. Junior Matthew Morelli (New Castle, Pa./Neshannock) recovered to help improve his second round by five shots and move up nine places for a tied for 24^th finish as well.
 
Tournament Highlights
Top Team: Saint Vincent takes a narrow three-shot lead into the final two rounds with a total score of 597. The Bearcats posted consistent rounds of 298 and 299 to take the lead. Saint Vincent had three golfers in the top 15.
 
Top Individual: Evan Bower of Saint Vincent has a two-shot advantage posting a 36-hole score of 144. Bower rose three spots in the second round and improved his score by four shots.
 
Up Next: The event concludes the fall 2026 season. The schedule for the spring season will be announced at a later date. Additionally, the final two rounds of the PAC Championships will be held following the conclusion of the spring regular season.