Crusaders Finish in Eleventh at NAIA National Championship

SILVIS, Ill. – No. 16 William Carey posted rounds of 301, 287, and 299 to finish in 11th place at the 2025 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship. The 11th place finish marks the highest finish for the Crusaders in the Championship. 

After rain on day one shortened the event to three rounds, Carey got the tournament underway on Wednesday with Chase Guillot leading the way with a one over 72 to sit in 28th place while Alessio Graziani posted a 75. The second round saw WCU post their best score of the tournament to end the day in 13th place.

Guillot improved on his round one score with a two under 69 to climb 16 spots on the leaderboard. Graziani also moved up the leaderboard with a one over 72 while Diego Leslie made the biggest move of the day after carding a one under 70 to climb 54 spots. 

In the final round, the Crusaders continued their climb, moving up two spots to 11th. Guillot stumbled a bit, dropping to 21st with a six over 77.

Leslie carried the momentum from round two into the final day, posting a one over 72 to finish in 31st place. 21.

21. Chase Guillot                     72, 69, 77

31. Diego Leslie                       78, 70, 72

43. Alessio Graziani                 75, 72, 76

60. Hunter Bell                         77, 76, 75

67. Ongsa Booncharn              77, 78, 76