Cervantes Places Third At The Thunderbolt
12/31/2025 8:10:00 PM | Men's Golf
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Marquette sophomore Vincent Cervantes finished tied for third on Wednesday at The Thunderbolt with a 7-under par 206. The three-round tournament was held at Sterling Grove Country Club.
Following a 1-over 71 in the opening round on Monday, Cervantes put himself into contention heading into Wednesday's final round after shooting a 6-under in round two. The Chandler, Ariz., native knocked in seven birdies during the round.
Even through nine holes on Wednesday, Cervantes shot 2-under on the back nine to card a 69. The Golden Eagle finished two shots back of Middle Tennessee State's Connor Henry who shot a 65 in the final round.
ABOUT THE THUNDERBOLT
Following the overwhelming success of The Patriot All-America Invitational, organizers implemented a second tournament to the Patriot lineup named The Thunderbolt in 2022. Played at Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club in Surprise, Ariz., it features 72 more of the nation's top male collegiate players competing in a three-round event on the same dates as The Patriot: December 29-31. Named after the Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt, The Thunderbolt has been added to accommodate those players that met the initial eligibility but did not make it into The Patriot. For more information visit patriotallamerica.com.
Following a 1-over 71 in the opening round on Monday, Cervantes put himself into contention heading into Wednesday's final round after shooting a 6-under in round two. The Chandler, Ariz., native knocked in seven birdies during the round.
Even through nine holes on Wednesday, Cervantes shot 2-under on the back nine to card a 69. The Golden Eagle finished two shots back of Middle Tennessee State's Connor Henry who shot a 65 in the final round.
ABOUT THE THUNDERBOLT
Following the overwhelming success of The Patriot All-America Invitational, organizers implemented a second tournament to the Patriot lineup named The Thunderbolt in 2022. Played at Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club in Surprise, Ariz., it features 72 more of the nation's top male collegiate players competing in a three-round event on the same dates as The Patriot: December 29-31. Named after the Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt, The Thunderbolt has been added to accommodate those players that met the initial eligibility but did not make it into The Patriot. For more information visit patriotallamerica.com.
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