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Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational - Round 2
#9 Vols Four Strokes Back of Lead Through 36 Holes of Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational
October 18, 2026 | Men's Golf
SAUCIER, Miss. – The No. 9 Tennessee men's golf team continued the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational on Sunday with round two contested at Fallen Oak Golf Course.
The Vols marked a one-stroke improvement from the team's first-round score, firing a 3-over-par 291 in round two to remain in contention for a third victory this Fall. At 7-over-par through 36 holes, Tennessee is tied for third place and just four strokes back of the lead.
No. 1 Arkansas leads the way ahead of Monday's final round at 3-over-par, followed by No. 12 Illinois in second place at 6-over-par. The Vols are tied with No. 20 Ohio State and Wake Forest for third place.
After an uncharacteristic 5-over-par 77 in Saturday's opening round, Tyler Watts bounced back with a 2-under-par 70 in round two, the best round of the tournament by a Vol thus far. The star freshman opened the day with birdies on three of his first five holes, also adding an eagle on hole No. 11 to cement a score in the red numbers. At 3-over-par for the tournament, Watts is tied for 24th place among the field of 84.
Tennessee's highest-placed individual through two rounds, Rudy Sautron impressed with a 1-under-par 71 in round two. A clean scorecard featuring three birdies and just two bogeys propelled the senior to his sixth round of par or better this season. With an even-par 36-hole score, Sautron is tied for 12th place ahead of Monday's final round. He is seeking a fourth consecutive top-15 finish to open the season.
Another improved Vol in round two, Jackson Herrington carded a 1-over-par 73 for Tennessee. An up-and-down day featured a stretch of three consecutive birdies on the back-nine to bring his daily total to five. At 4-over-par, Herrington is tied for 29th place through 36 holes.
Bruce Murphy earned the final score countable toward the team total for Tennessee in round two. The fifth-year from Atlanta closed the day with a 5-over-par 77. Murphy is tied for 29th place alongside Herrington entering round three on Monday.
Tennessee will close the Fall season with the final round of the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational on Monday. Round three tee times for the Vols are set to begin at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Standings (Round Two)
1. Arkansas (+3)
2. Illinois (+6)
T-3. Tennessee (+7)
T-3. Ohio State (+7)
T-3. Wake Forest (+7)
6. South Carolina (+8)
T-7. LSU (+9)
T-7. Alabama (+9)
9. Georgia (+10)
10. Ole Miss (+16)
T-11. Florida State (+18)
T-11. Mississippi State (+18)
13. Southern Mississippi (+25)
14. Wisconsin (+34)
15. Iowa (+43)
Tennessee Results (Round Two)
T-12. Rudy Sautron: 73-71 = 144 (E)
T-24. Tyler Watts: 77-70 = 147 (+3)
T-29. Jackson Herrington: 75-73 = 148 (+4)
T-29. Bruce Murphy: 71-77 = 148 (+4)
T-66. Chase Kyes (i): 78-76 = 154 (+10)
T-72. Christian Pardue: 73-83 = 156 (+12)
The Vols marked a one-stroke improvement from the team's first-round score, firing a 3-over-par 291 in round two to remain in contention for a third victory this Fall. At 7-over-par through 36 holes, Tennessee is tied for third place and just four strokes back of the lead.
No. 1 Arkansas leads the way ahead of Monday's final round at 3-over-par, followed by No. 12 Illinois in second place at 6-over-par. The Vols are tied with No. 20 Ohio State and Wake Forest for third place.
After an uncharacteristic 5-over-par 77 in Saturday's opening round, Tyler Watts bounced back with a 2-under-par 70 in round two, the best round of the tournament by a Vol thus far. The star freshman opened the day with birdies on three of his first five holes, also adding an eagle on hole No. 11 to cement a score in the red numbers. At 3-over-par for the tournament, Watts is tied for 24th place among the field of 84.
Tennessee's highest-placed individual through two rounds, Rudy Sautron impressed with a 1-under-par 71 in round two. A clean scorecard featuring three birdies and just two bogeys propelled the senior to his sixth round of par or better this season. With an even-par 36-hole score, Sautron is tied for 12th place ahead of Monday's final round. He is seeking a fourth consecutive top-15 finish to open the season.
Another improved Vol in round two, Jackson Herrington carded a 1-over-par 73 for Tennessee. An up-and-down day featured a stretch of three consecutive birdies on the back-nine to bring his daily total to five. At 4-over-par, Herrington is tied for 29th place through 36 holes.
Bruce Murphy earned the final score countable toward the team total for Tennessee in round two. The fifth-year from Atlanta closed the day with a 5-over-par 77. Murphy is tied for 29th place alongside Herrington entering round three on Monday.
Tennessee will close the Fall season with the final round of the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational on Monday. Round three tee times for the Vols are set to begin at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Standings (Round Two)
1. Arkansas (+3)
2. Illinois (+6)
T-3. Tennessee (+7)
T-3. Ohio State (+7)
T-3. Wake Forest (+7)
6. South Carolina (+8)
T-7. LSU (+9)
T-7. Alabama (+9)
9. Georgia (+10)
10. Ole Miss (+16)
T-11. Florida State (+18)
T-11. Mississippi State (+18)
13. Southern Mississippi (+25)
14. Wisconsin (+34)
15. Iowa (+43)
Tennessee Results (Round Two)
T-12. Rudy Sautron: 73-71 = 144 (E)
T-24. Tyler Watts: 77-70 = 147 (+3)
T-29. Jackson Herrington: 75-73 = 148 (+4)
T-29. Bruce Murphy: 71-77 = 148 (+4)
T-66. Chase Kyes (i): 78-76 = 154 (+10)
T-72. Christian Pardue: 73-83 = 156 (+12)
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