Pine Bluff, Ark. (KATV) — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s golf team made history by winning the 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Considered the most highly regarded golf event for HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, UAPB’s output at the Whistling Straits golf course promoted high levels of competitiveness that garnered national attention.
“This is a monumental achievement for our program,” said UAPB Head Coach Roger Totten, a five-time Coach of the Year honoree.
“These young men have worked incredibly hard and grown so much over the season. To see their dedication rewarded with a national championship on such a big stage is phenomenal. This victory gives our program and our university tremendous national visibility, and it showcases the caliber of talent in HBCU golf. I couldn’t be prouder of this team.”
En route to beating Prairie View A&M and North Carolina A&T, who placed even at second, the Golden Lions finished rounds of +23 over par for a three-day team sum of 882.
According to a release, 4 Golden Lions were placed in the top 10:
Jose Berenguel (So.), a First-Team All-Conference selection, was crowned individual medalist at 7-under-par (71–64–74 = 209)Jules De Reu (So.) finished 4th at +7 (72–69–82 = 223)Juan Melida (Fr.) placed 5th at +9 (73–74–78 = 225)Timur Alalin (So.) finished 10th at +14 (75–73–82 = 230)Jonathan Baumann (Fr.) contributed steady play, finishing 28th at +22 (76–79–83 = 238)
Totten thanked the university for supporting the program’s efforts.
“I also want to thank my Athletic Director, the administration, our supporters on campus, and the Pine Bluff community,” said Totten. “This win belongs to all of us.”
