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TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Aggie Invitational
Apr 11, 2025 | Men's Golf
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 19 Texas A&M men's golf team defends its home turf in the regular season finale Saturday and Sunday when it hosts the Aggie Invitational at the par-72, 7,215-yard Traditions Club.
The event is free and open to the public. The 54-hole tournament features two rounds Saturday followed by Sunday's final 18 holes. Play commences with tee times between 7:30-9:30 a.m. both days.
The 12-team field, includes seven teams from the Lone Star State, including Baylor, Lamar, Sam Houston, North Texas, Rice and UTSA. Oklahoma joins the Aggies as the two SEC teams in the tournament.
The Aggies enter the fray slotted No. 21 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll and No. 19 Scoreboard College Golf Rankings powered by Clippd. Texas A&M is looking for back-to-back individual wins at the Aggie Invitational. Jaime Montojo shared medalist honors with Louisiana Tech's Niilo Maki-Petaja.
Texas A&M fields a formidable lineup for the event led by Phichaksn Maichon. Phichaksn enters the week ranked No. 39, finished third at last year's Aggie Invitational and won last month's Sea Best Invitational with an 11-under tally for three rounds. He is joined in the starting five by Michael Heidelbaugh, Wheaton Ennis, Aaron Pounds and Vishnu Sadagopan.
The Maroon & White are five-time Aggie Invitational champions and claiming titles in 2010, '11, '14, '21 and '22. Recent graduate Walker Lee is the only two-time individual medalist at the tournament, with wins in 2018 and '22. Sam Bennett won the Aggie Invitational in 2021. Jordan Russell (2010) and Chandler Phillips (2018) also claimed the crowns.
Live Scoring is available at scoreboard.clippd.com.
THE FIELD (GOLFSTAT RANKINGS)
Texas A&M (19)
Oklahoma (6)
New Mexico State (63)
Louisiana (73)
Sam Houston (75)
Baylor (76)
Rice (80)
North Texas (114)
Louisiana Tech (119)
UTSA (128)
Tarleton State (186)
Lamar (206)
THE LINEUP
Team
Phichaksn Maichon – Senior – Bangkok, Thailand
Michael Heidelbaugh – Senior – Dallas, Texas
Wheaton Ennis – Freshman – Eagle, Idaho
Aaron Pounds – Sophomore – The Woodlands, Texas
Vishnu Sadagopan – Senior – Pearland, Texas
INDIVIDUALS
Jack Usner - Sophomore - The Woodlands, Texas
Jaime Montojo – Junior – Madrid, Spain
Jacob Sosa – Junior – Austin, Texas
Alex Long – Freshman - Lakewood Ranch, Florida
COURSE
The Traditions Club is not just another golf course. The terrain is unexpected, but a welcome surprise. Turkey Creek together with the rolling hills, make it a test from the tee box – so pick your tee carefully. This 7,227-yard championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II features stately hardwoods, many natural creeks and wetlands, and striking vistas of Kyle Field and the University skyline.
The generous fairways offer some relief, but the strategically placed bunkers let you know where the Nicklaus' intended your ball to land. Like many other Nicklaus Designs, Traditions provides golfers with a true championship golf experience. It's golf the way it was intended to be played – a fair test of skill that is sure to challenge and delight all who play it.
WEATHER FORECAST
Accuweather.com
Saturday: 85/61, Plenty of Sunshine, SSE 10 MPH, 0% probability of precipitation
Sunday: 87/65, Sunshine, Breezy and Very Warm, S 16 MPH, 0% probability of precipitation.
Weather.com
Saturday: 86/62, Plenty of Sunshine, SSE 10-15 MPH, 3% probability of precipitation
Sunday: 90/65, Sunshine, Breezy and Very Warm, S 15-25 MPH, 8% probability of precipitation.
For the most up-to-date information on Texas A&M men's golf, follow the Aggies on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The event is free and open to the public. The 54-hole tournament features two rounds Saturday followed by Sunday's final 18 holes. Play commences with tee times between 7:30-9:30 a.m. both days.
The 12-team field, includes seven teams from the Lone Star State, including Baylor, Lamar, Sam Houston, North Texas, Rice and UTSA. Oklahoma joins the Aggies as the two SEC teams in the tournament.
The Aggies enter the fray slotted No. 21 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll and No. 19 Scoreboard College Golf Rankings powered by Clippd. Texas A&M is looking for back-to-back individual wins at the Aggie Invitational. Jaime Montojo shared medalist honors with Louisiana Tech's Niilo Maki-Petaja.
Texas A&M fields a formidable lineup for the event led by Phichaksn Maichon. Phichaksn enters the week ranked No. 39, finished third at last year's Aggie Invitational and won last month's Sea Best Invitational with an 11-under tally for three rounds. He is joined in the starting five by Michael Heidelbaugh, Wheaton Ennis, Aaron Pounds and Vishnu Sadagopan.
The Maroon & White are five-time Aggie Invitational champions and claiming titles in 2010, '11, '14, '21 and '22. Recent graduate Walker Lee is the only two-time individual medalist at the tournament, with wins in 2018 and '22. Sam Bennett won the Aggie Invitational in 2021. Jordan Russell (2010) and Chandler Phillips (2018) also claimed the crowns.
Live Scoring is available at scoreboard.clippd.com.
THE FIELD (GOLFSTAT RANKINGS)
Texas A&M (19)
Oklahoma (6)
New Mexico State (63)
Louisiana (73)
Sam Houston (75)
Baylor (76)
Rice (80)
North Texas (114)
Louisiana Tech (119)
UTSA (128)
Tarleton State (186)
Lamar (206)
THE LINEUP
Team
Phichaksn Maichon – Senior – Bangkok, Thailand
- Started 2025 by claiming the Bonallack Trophy clinching match for Team Asia-Pacific in January
- Slotted No. 12th in the PGA TOUR University ranking
- Earned spots on Golf Channel Preseason All-America Second Team and Fred Haskins Award watch list
- Participated in the Palmer Cup and U.S. Amateur (advancing to round of 16) over the summer
- PING/GCAA Division I All-America Third Team in 2024 and Honorable Mention in 2023
- Finished junior year 15th in the Clippd College Player Rankings
- Owns 3 career titles – 2023 Bearkat Invitational, 2024 Louisiana Classics and 2025 Sea Best Invitational
- Last time out – finished t-8th at the Valspar Collegiate National with a 5-under 208 (68-70-67)
Michael Heidelbaugh – Senior – Dallas, Texas
- Owns a 70.4 adjusted stroke average 28 rounds, sporting a 493-208-39 W-L-T
- Slotted No. 135 in the Scoreboard Rankings powered by Clippd
- Earned a spot on the 2023 SEC Community Service Team
- Picked up Srixon/Cleveland All-America Scholar (2022) and GCAA All-America Scholar (2023 & 2024) recognition
- Recorded five top 20 finishes in 2023-24, including a 14th place showing at the SEC Championships
- Topped Stanford's No. 260 Ethan Gao 2UP in match play at January's Hideaway Shootout
- Last time out – finished t-16th at the Valspar Collegiate National with an 8-under 205 (68-71-69)
Wheaton Ennis – Freshman – Eagle, Idaho
- Ended 2024 by participating in the prestigious Patriot All-America Invitational
- Earned SEC Freshman of the Week following OFCC/Fighting llini Invitational, Sea Best Invitational and Louisiana Classics
- Currently slotted No. 104 in the Scoreboard National Player Rankings powered by Clippd with a 70.0 adjusted scoring average in 31 rounds
- Won the Arizona Amateur at Phoenix Country Club in June '24, never trailing in the title match
- Participated in the U.S. Amateur (advancing to round of 32) over the summer.
- Arrived in Aggieland slotted No. 2 on the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
- Last time out – finished t-32nd at the Valspar Collegiate National carding a 2-under 211 (69-68-74)
Aaron Pounds – Sophomore – The Woodlands, Texas
- Slotted No. 252 in the Scoreboard National Player Ranking powered by Clippd
- Twice named an AJGA Rolex Junior All-American and was slotted as No. 1 player in '23 recruiting class
- Selected the 2021-22 All-USA Today National Prep Boys Golfer of the Year; finalist for the award in 2022-23
- Ended 202-23 ranked No. 2 in PGA High School Player Ranking after topping list in 2021-22
- Advanced to Round of 32 at USGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship teamed w/ Jack Usner in '22 & '23
- Qualified for the 2022 USGA Junior Amateur
- Last time out – finished t-49th at the Valspar Collegiate National with a 2-over 215 (70-78-67)
Vishnu Sadagopan – Senior – Pearland, Texas
- Claimed PING All-Central Region in 2023
- Named to the SEC Community Service Team in 2024
- Earned GCAA/Cobalt All-America Scholar in 2023 and 2024, and made the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2022-24
- Participated in the U.S. Amateur in 2022, coming just two strokes shy of match play
- Posted three top 10 finishes in 2022-23, including earning All-Tournament recognition at the Louisiana Classics with a t-4th showing
- Last time out – finished t-57th at the Valspar Collegiate National, carding a 4-over 217 (70-73-74)
INDIVIDUALS
Jack Usner - Sophomore - The Woodlands, Texas
- Owns two collegiate top-20 finishes in nine tournaments, all in his last three outings
- Played four tournaments during the fall campaign, posting a 72.1 adjusted scoring average in 12 rounds
- Finished t-10th at the Southern Junior Championship in June 2023
- Boasted a stellar career at The Woodlands Christian Academy where he won three consecutive TAPPS 5A state titles from 2021-23 along with fellow Aggies Jake Maggert and Aaron Pounds
- Advanced to Round of 32 at the USGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship with Aaron Pounds in 2022 and 2023
- Last time out – finished t-6th at the All-American Individual, carding a 6-over 222 (73-76-73)
Jaime Montojo – Junior – Madrid, Spain
- Earned NCAA Division I PING All-Central Region honors in 2024
- Played in the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon
- Finished sophomore year 146th in the Clippd College Player Rankings
- Claimed first collegiate win with co-medalist honors at the 2024 Aggie Invitational at Traditions Club
- Debuted on DP World Tour Oct. '23 in the Estrella Damm Andalucia Masters at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
- Keyed Spain's 2023 European Amateur Team Championship victory – winning the clinching match 2&1
- Made a late charge to finish t-13th at the 2023 European Amateur Championship in Parnu, Estonia
- Last time out – finished t-57th at the Valspar Collegiate National with an 11-over 224 (74-75-75)
Jacob Sosa – Junior – Austin, Texas
- Participated in nine tournaments for Texas in 2023-24, registering a 72.50 scoring average
- Opened the 2023-24 season with a t-7th at the Sahalee Players Championship and added a 4th at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational
- Finished his sophomore season slotted No. 109 on the Clippd College Player Rankings with a 71.1 adjusted scoring average in 26 rounds
- Ten of his 20 stroke play rounds in 2023-24 were par or better, including seven rounds in the 60s
- Played in 10 tournaments as a freshman, posting a 72.28 scoring average
- Last time out – finished t-84th at the Valspar Collegiate National, carding a 13-over 226 (80-68-78)
Alex Long – Freshman - Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Named a 2023 Rolex Junior All-America Honorable Mention and slotted No. 26 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings on signing day
- Earned three AJGA tournament titles, including two victories in 2023 - AJGA Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation Junior Open and the inaugural AJGA Panama Junior
- Claimed Florida State Golf Association Boys Junior Player of the Year and won the FJG Tour Championship in 2022
- Was a three-time participant in the USGA Junior Amateur from 2021-23
- Last time out – finished t-6th at the All-American Individual with a 6-over 222 (76-71-75)
- Career experience includes five collegiate tournaments with one top 10 finish
- Best career finish is a t-6th at the All-American Individual at Golf Club of Houston in March 2024
- Finished 12th in the PGA National High School Golf Association 2022-23 Player Rankings
- Boasted a stellar career at The Woodlands Christian Academy where he won three consecutive TAPPS 5A state titles from 2021-23 along with fellow Aggies Aaron Pounds and Jack Usner
- Father Jeff Maggert is a former All-America A&M golfer who has played professionally since 1986, winning three PGA Tour events along with claiming a pair of majors on the PGA Tour Champions circuit
- Last time out – finished 33rd at the All-American Individual, carding a 21-over 237 (77-75-85)
COURSE
The Traditions Club is not just another golf course. The terrain is unexpected, but a welcome surprise. Turkey Creek together with the rolling hills, make it a test from the tee box – so pick your tee carefully. This 7,227-yard championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II features stately hardwoods, many natural creeks and wetlands, and striking vistas of Kyle Field and the University skyline.
The generous fairways offer some relief, but the strategically placed bunkers let you know where the Nicklaus' intended your ball to land. Like many other Nicklaus Designs, Traditions provides golfers with a true championship golf experience. It's golf the way it was intended to be played – a fair test of skill that is sure to challenge and delight all who play it.
WEATHER FORECAST
Accuweather.com
Saturday: 85/61, Plenty of Sunshine, SSE 10 MPH, 0% probability of precipitation
Sunday: 87/65, Sunshine, Breezy and Very Warm, S 16 MPH, 0% probability of precipitation.
Weather.com
Saturday: 86/62, Plenty of Sunshine, SSE 10-15 MPH, 3% probability of precipitation
Sunday: 90/65, Sunshine, Breezy and Very Warm, S 15-25 MPH, 8% probability of precipitation.
For the most up-to-date information on Texas A&M men's golf, follow the Aggies on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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