Colton Watson ranks fourth at IHSAA boys state golf tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Colton Watson of Bloomington South finished the first round of the IHSAA boys state golf tournament at Prairie View with a 1-under 71, placing him fourth. Watson’s five birdies put him three shots behind the leaders, Drew Carlson, Alexander Cook, and Hudson Kutchma, who each shot 68. Bloomington South's team score was 318, putting them in 12th place as they prepare for the second round. The weather was challenging, affecting team performance, and rain arrived just as Watson completed his round. Round 2 is set for June 17, with tee times moved up due to expected bad weather.
- •Watson recorded five birdies and hit 15 greens during Round 1.
- •Bloomington South finished the first round in 12th place with a score of 318.
- •The team faces challenging weather conditions in the second round.
- •Watson's score is the best for a Panther at state since 2024.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Bloomington South's Colton Watson in top 5 at IHSAA boys state golf
"Senior on target in Round 1 at Prairie View as Panthers look to move into top 10 as a team in Round 2.
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