Freshman Josh Kim, junior Alex Papayoanou and senior Matthew Yamin (left to right) celebrate on the green at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. (Courtesy of Tanner Pearson/NCAA Photos)
This post was updated June 3 at 11:25 p.m.
The Bruins concluded their season just short of the mountaintop.
No. 7 seed UCLA men’s golf placed second at the NCAA championship in Carlsbad, California, its best result since winning its second-ever national title in 2008.
Some may melt amid hot and dry conditions under the unrelenting Arizona sun.
But as the Bruins look to push toward a strong finish to their 2025-2026 season, staying hot is a priority.
There is nothing like playing golf in the Southern California sun.
As much of the country braces for freezing cold temperatures across the Midwest and Eastern seaboard, the Bruins may heat up in their second tournament of the year.
First place not only heralds bragging rights, but it also signals that a team boasts consistency rather than just individual talent.
But with that attention comes the challenge of building on winning performances – and the Bruins struggled after besting the field at the Fighting Irish Classic earlier this month.
Having a short-term memory on the golf course is typically recommended for players to avoid becoming frustrated by setbacks during a round.
But keeping past successes in the back of one’s mind can help a player overcome adversity and push a team to achieve even further success.
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