The LSU men’s golf team delivered a thrilling performance to secure the 40th Louisiana Classics championship, edging out Texas A&M by two strokes to claim their third tournament title of the season.
Competing at Oakbourne Country Club, the No. 7 Tigers finished with a 54-hole total of 19-under-par 845, capping off a steady and disciplined three-round effort with a dramatic finish.
Following their 4th place finish in the Puerto Rico Classic, the Tigers came pouncing back in Lafayette to secure their third, first place finish of the season.
The defining moment of the tournament came in the final round, when sophomore Alfons Bondesson drained a crucial downhill birdie putt on the par-3 ninth hole.
His ice-cold finish not only secured LSU’s team victory but also pushed him into a tie for the individual title at 9-under-par 207 with Louisiana’s Malan Potgieter.
With the momentum on his side, Bondesson entered a sudden-death playoff for medalist honors. However, after a hard-fought battle, he fell just short, finishing as the runner-up after the third extra hole.
Despite not claiming the individual crown, his clutch putting and steady play throughout the tournament proved instrumental in LSU’s team success.
While Bondesson provided the headline moment, LSU’s depth played a key role in the team’s run.
Freshman Arni Sveinsson continued his impressive debut season, tying for sixth place at 4-under-par 212. His consistency in all three rounds helped keep the Tigers near the top of the leaderboard.
Sveinsson was awarded SEC Freshman of the Week, and Bondesson was awarded SEC Golfer of the Week following his big win.
Sveinsson also made the initial Spring watchlist for the Haskins award, the top honor given annually to the best golfer in the country.
Meanwhile, Dylan Kayne delivered a strong final round, firing a 2-under-par 70 to finish tied for 24th at 2-over-par 218. His ability to bounce back late in the tournament added another layer of security to LSU’s team standing.
Head coach Jake Amos had high praise for his team, particularly Bondesson’s ability to step up in high-pressure moments.
“Massive. We were slipping down the wrong side of the slope there late, and we needed something to happen. He just hit a phenomenal putt, it was fast and I’m glad it hit the hole, but one that he’ll remember for the rest of his life.”
Amos emphasized that the team’s focus remains on continued growth and preparation as they head toward the postseason. With three team wins already this year, the Tigers are shaping up to be serious contenders on the national stage.
LSU won’t have much time to dwell on their Louisiana Classics victory, as they now turn their attention to the Pauma Valley Invitational in California next week. With momentum on their side, the Tigers will look to keep themselves in the win column as they prepare for the SEC Championship, which is quickly approaching, beginning April 23.
