FARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State Men's golf team will head to the east coast for their second tournament of the spring with the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate. Hosted by Stetson, the event will be held at the LPGA International - Hills Course at Daytona Beach, Florida on March 2-3.
 
Tournament Schedule
The Sam Ryder Intercollegiate will be a 54-hole tournament played across two days. The event will begin with the first two rounds taking place on Monday, and the final 18-holes finishing on Tuesday. Tee times are slated for 8 a.m. ET for both days.
 
Follow the Action
Live statistics for the 2026 Sam Ryder Intercollegiate will be provided by Scoreboard Live, by Clippd. A link to the live scoring for the tournament can be found on the Men's Golf Schedule page on gobison.com.
 
The Tournament Field
Hosted by Stetson, the event will feature 13 teams in the competition. Along with the Bison, the tournament field includes Appalachian State, Baylor, Campbell, Central Arkansas, Columbia, Florida Atlantic, Georgia State, James Madison, Lipscomb, Rhode Island, Toledo, and UTEP.
 
The Course
Originally opened in 1997, the Arthur Hills Signature Course is considered a must-play course in Daytona Beach. One of two famous courses held at LPGA International, the Hills Course is a championship level 18-hole layout that is renowned for its small greens and many water hazards. The par-72 course spans a yardage of 6,984 from the back tees, and highlights the natural scenery of Florida, including natural wetlands and narrow pine corridors. Designed by world-famous architect Arthur Hills, the namesake course is regarded as great play for beginner and tour-players. In addition to the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate, the course has hosted many prestigious events throughout its tenure, including the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships.
 
Bison at the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate
This will be the second appearance for the Bison at the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate. NDSU previously attended in 2023, then named the Daytona Beach Spring Invitational, where they placed fourth out of 18 teams in the event.
 
Last Time Out
NDSU started their spring season with an 11th place finish at the Loyola Intercollegiate. Jake Skarperud was the highest placing Bison in the event, finishing in a tie for 50th in the 119-golfer field.
 
Bison Competing
NDSU will take six golfers down to Florida for the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate. The Bison competing will be Jake Skarperud, Rylin Petry, Gabe Benson, Carter White, and Andrew Ballou. Max Wilson will be the sixth golfer, competing as an individual.
 
Bison Notes
- Senior Jake Skarperud will begin the spring season after being named to the Summit League Golfers to Watch list. Skarperud currently leads the Bison with the lowest 54-hole score of the season of 209 (-4), along with most rounds at par or better with 12.
-Senior Rylin Petry enters the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate following a strong fall semester. Petry picked up his first collegiate victory at the Metropolis Intercollegiate to begin the season, and sits with the second lowest season average of 71.95 through 20 rounds.
- Senior Gabe Benson started the spring off strong, matching his season-low round of 69 (-3) and recording a career-best 54-hole score of 218 (+2) at the Loyola Intercollegiate.
 
Looking Ahead
Following Sam Ryder Intercollegiate, the Bison will have two full weeks off before heading west to Bell Bank Collegiate. Hosted by Minnesota, the tournament will take place March 23-24 at the Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Arizona.