LSU wins NCAA golf title, beating Southern California 4-1

AP

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Ben Taylor made a tricky 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Wednesday to give LSU its first NCAA golf championship in 60 years.

The Tigers beat Southern California 4-1 at The Concession Golf Club for their fifth team title and first since 1955.

After Taylor holed the putt for a 1-up victory over Bobby Gojuangco, he dropped his putter and embraced teammates who raced up the fairway to the final green.

Brandon Pierce got LSU on the board, beating Rico Hoey 2 and 1. Zach Wright extended his record to 5-0, topping Sean Crocker 3 and 2. Eric Ricard beat Jonah Texeira 1 and 2.

Eric Sugimoto accounted for Southern California's lone point, beating Stewart Jolly 1 and 2.

On Monday, SMU's Bryson DeChambeau won the individual title.