February 23, 2026
The Bantams Invitational has officially concluded after two competitive days of collegiate golf, highlighted by impressive individual and team performances across both the men’s and women’s divisions.
In the Men’s Division, Eastern Florida State College captured the team title, while Florida College finished as the runner-up. Eastern Florida State’s Jamie Smith led the field individually, earning Low Medalist honors with a two-day total of 142 (-2).
Representing the host institution, USC Union standout Maddox Isbell delivered an impressive showing, finishing second overall with a two-round score of 149.
In the Women’s Division, Paine College claimed the team title following a consistent performance throughout the tournament. Paine College’s Ashley Michel secured Low Medalist honors in the women’s field with a two-day total of 176, while Mary Raines Hinely of Florida College finished runner-up with a score of 178.
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make the Bantams Invitational a success. We are especially grateful to Lakeside Country Club for being an outstanding host and providing a first-class venue for our tournament. We also extend our appreciation to all of the businesses that generously sponsored holes and supported this event.
A special thank you to Lakeside Country Club Owner Chris Bateman for providing two excellent meals for the teams following the Sunday and Monday rounds. We would also like to recognize David Fels for preparing the course and ensuring clubhouse operations ran seamlessly throughout the event. The entire staff at Lakeside was outstanding to work with, and we truly appreciate their hospitality.
Finally, thank you to all of our fans and supporters who came out to cheer us on throughout the tournament, regardless of the temperature. Your support means a great deal to our program.
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