Duke sophomore Carson Looney captured his third career collegiate tournament title and first as a Blue Devil, finishing at 10-under-par 206 to claim medalist honors at the 20th annual Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational on Sunday. Looney led the 14-team field with 16 birdies and two eagles on the par-72, 7,068-yard Lakeside Course, securing a one-stroke victory in Alpharetta.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Scoring Volatility: Looney’s tournament-leading 16 birdies and two eagles at this event underline his performance at the tournament.
- Par-4 Efficiency: Averaging 3.63 strokes on par-4 holes at 11-under, Looney offers exceptional baseline stability in stroke-play projections.
- Upcoming Fixtures: Duke transitions to its next event, keeping the roster on a rapid turnaround.
Lakeside Course Rounds Propel Looney to Victory
Looney opened play Friday with a 3-under 69 after pacing the Blue Devils in the opening round. He followed that performance Saturday with a 7-under 65, which marked the lowest score relative to par by a Blue Devil this season.
Entering the final round atop the leaderboard, Looney secured the victory despite closing out play. He responded immediately by sinking a birdie on the final hole to finish with an even-par 72, edging out Andrew Ferworn of Georgia Tech and Morgan Blythe of Georgia Southern by a single stroke. Ferworn and Blythe tied for second at 9-under 207.
Team Standings and Georgia Tech’s Narrow Victory
As a team, Duke finished seventh in the 14-team field at 5-under 859, posting rounds of 288, 284, and 287. Tournament host Georgia Tech secured the team title by a single stroke with a 16-under 848, closing out with a 5-under 283. Georgia Southern finished second at 15-under 849 after holding the 36-hole lead, while Southern California placed third at 850.
| Team / Player | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech (Team) | 281 | 284 | 283 | 848 (-16) |
| Duke (Team) | 288 | 284 | 287 | 859 (-5) |
| Carson Looney (Duke) | 69 | 65 | 72 | 206 (-10) |
| Sam Mukherjee (Duke) | 72 | 72 | 73 | 217 (+1) |
| Jonathan Weinberg (Duke) | 75 | 73 | 70 | 218 (+2) |
Looney’s victory continues a distinct recent trend for the program. His win marks the third consecutive year a Blue Devil has earned medalist honors at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, following Ethan Evans in 2024 at 9-under 207 and Bryan Kim in 2025 at 11-under 205. Looney captured two individual titles as a freshman at VCU during the 2025-26 season.
Roster Contributions
Behind Looney’s individual title, Sam Mukherjee finished tying for 21st at 1-over 217 following rounds of 72, 72, and 73. Freshman Jonathan Weinberg provided the Blue Devils’ lowest score on Sunday with a 2-under 70 that included five birdies and his first collegiate eagle, placing him in a tie for 27th at 2-over 218 alongside Bryan Kim. Ollie Mukherjee finished tied for 62nd at 8-over 224.
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