Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Claims Historic Victory at Carmel Cup
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The Vanderbilt men’s golf team kicked off the fall season in impressive fashion, securing a victory at the prestigious Carmel Cup in Pebble Beach. Ranked No. 12 nationally, the Commodores finished 17-under as a team and took down top competition, including No. 10 Oklahoma State and No. 9 Oklahoma, on their way to a statement win.
“I’m really proud of our guys and how they stayed resilient to close it out,” said head coach Scott Limbaugh. “Winning is never easy, and today was no exception. Going through tough moments only makes you stronger. We’ve got a lot of new players learning their roles, and this win was a total team effort. Ryan and Michael showed tremendous courage, especially in the final stretch. Assistant coach Austin Cody was a huge support for Michael all week, and Wells really embraced his leadership role.”
This marks Vanderbilt’s first-ever win at the Carmel Cup in 11 appearances and is the third time in four years they’ve started the season with a tournament victory.
Freshman Michael Riebe made a stellar debut, carding rounds of 69, 66, and 71 to finish 10-under par.
“This is a great start, but we know we’ve got plenty of room to improve—and that’s exciting,” Limbaugh added. “College golf is all about growing week-to-week, and that’s where our attention is now. We’re incredibly thankful to the Ewing family for their continued support. Winning the Carmel Cup in its final year is a special moment for our program.”
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