OMAHA, Neb. – The Shocker men's golf team will head to Omaha, Nebraska and Indian Creek Golf Club next week to compete in the Big O Classic, hosted by the University of Omaha.
 
The Shockers will trot out a lineup of Blake Lorenz, Michael Winslow, Lucas Scheufler, Aston Castillo, and Zach Sokolosky, with freshman Ty Adkins competing as an individual.
 
Fast Facts – Big O Classic
Dates: Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 2-3, 2023
Host: University of Omaha 
Location: Omaha, Nebraska (Indian Creek Golf Club)
Yardage: 7,627 Yards
Par: 72
Format: 54 Holes (36 first day, 18 second day)
Live Scoring: Golfstat
The Field: 12 teams
12 teams – Creighton, Omaha, Dodge City CC, Hutchinson CC, Indian Hills CC, Lindenwood, North Dakota, Northern Iowa, St. Thomas, Weber State, Western Illinois and Wichita State
 
Shocker Five:
Michael Winslow (Jr.) – Third year Shocker…Finished as runner-up in both the Kansas Amateur and Missouri Amateur golf tournaments this summer.
Blake Lorenz (Sr.) – All-Conference returner for the Shockers…Second season with Wichita State
Zach Sokolosky (Sr.) – Transfer from University of Kansas…Won Kansas Amateur Golf Championship this summer.
Lucas Scheufler (Jr.) – Third year Shocker…Competing in 20^th collegiate event.
Aston Castillo (Jr.) – Second year Shocker…Transfer from Midland College.
 
Next Up:
 
The Shockers will return to familiar territory next week as they host their lone home tournament of the year, the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas October 9-10.