‍♂️ King Caps Freshman Season With Strong Showing at NCAAs – Kansas Jayhawks

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freshman Will King wrapped up a successful debut season for Kansas on Sunday at the NCAA Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club, firing a 1-over 71 for the second time in three rounds. King finished the third round tied for 55th in the 165-player field and did not make the cut for the fourth and final round, missing by two shots, which included a one-shot slow play penalty on the opening day. The true freshman from Olathe finished first among the six individuals in the field, despite being seeded fifth in that group. He also finished sixth among all Big 12 golfers in the field. “I could not be more proud of his performance this week and his fight and toughness all three days,” Coach Jamie Bermel said.  “I thought he handled himself out there like a pro, and I thought Coach (Chris) Wilson was a magnificent caddy/coach with him all week.” King was the first KU golfer to advance to the NCAA Championship as an individual since 2001 and made sure he went out in style on Sunday. He filled up his scorecard with four birdies after teeing off on No. 10. He birdied No. 15 and
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