News - The Arkansas golf team faces challenging weather conditions as they take the lead in the All-American Intercollegiate.

On a challenging day for golf, Arkansas men's team braced the harsh winds and freezing conditions to take a slim lead in the All-American Intercollegiate at Houston's Golf Club. Enduring gusts over 50 mph, the Razorbacks fought through two tough rounds, posting a combined 21-over total, placing them two strokes ahead of closest competitors Eastern Michigan, who finished at 23-over. Key performances came from Thomas Curry, Gerardo Gomes, and John Daly II, with Curry ending the day as Arkansas's top golfer at 5-over. Gomes and Daly followed closely, both recording 6-over. Impressively, Curry and Daly managed to shoot even par in the day's later round, while Gomes carded a 3-over. Meanwhile, teammates Erich Fortlage and Cam Smith ended the rounds at 8-over and 10-over respectively, setting the stage for a tense final day. Despite the tough playing conditions, Alvaro Pastor of Tarleton State delivered a remarkable turnaround. Initially 5-over, Pastor surged to lead with a dazzling second-round score of 6-under, ending the day 1-under—the best performance recorded. Curry stands tied for third alongside Arth Sinah of UT-Arlington, while Gomes and Daly find themselves in a competitive four-way tie for fifth place. As the final round looms, Arkansas remains determined to maintain their momentum and fend off the chasing pack, with Tarleton State sitting in third at 25-over.