Bridgewater College Men’s Golf Team Achieves Historic Back-to-Back Wins

Bridgewater, Virginia, October 24, 2025

News Summary

Bridgewater College’s men’s golf ‘B Team’ made history by winning back-to-back tournaments, following their impressive triumph at the Stevenson Fall Invitational. This victory is particularly significant, as it marks the first time the program has accomplished such a feat. Sophomore Will Layton led the charge by earning medalist honors with an impressive score of 70. The team now looks forward to their upcoming challenge at the Sinking Valley Invitational, further showcasing their skills and teamwork in college golf.

Harrisonburg, Virginia – The men’s golf team at James Madison University participated in the Everett Buick Classic on October 14, 2025, as part of their competitive schedule. Meanwhile, Bridgewater College’s men’s golf ‘B Team’ made headlines by competing at the Stevenson Fall Invitational held at Piney Branch Golf Club on October 19, 2025. This event marked a significant achievement for Bridgewater College, as it was the first occasion in the program’s history that the men’s team won back-to-back tournaments, following their success at the Kinder Williams Invitational on September 16, 2025.

In the recent Stevenson Fall Invitational, Bridgewater College’s men’s team delivered an impressive performance by shooting a team score of 299, which put them seven strokes ahead of the host team, Stevenson. This event featured a field of 13 teams, highlighting the competitive nature of college golf. Assistant golf coach Mike Clark commended the team’s success, particularly acknowledging the challenge they faced without having the benefit of a practice round at Piney Branch Golf Club.

Sophomore Will Layton led the team by earning medalist honors, achieving an individual score of one under par with a round of 70, and faced significant competition from 66 golfers at the tournament. Freshman Jackson Baugher, making his first appearance in a road competition, made a notable impact by scoring 75, which earned him a top-five finish. Another valuable contributor was sophomore Christian Carroll, who also finished in the top five with a round of 76. Additionally, sophomore Gage Hull provided his support with a round of 78, positioning himself within the top 20. Junior Miles Rhoden rounded out the team’s efforts with a score of 80.

Bridgewater College’s men’s golf team is set to compete next at the two-day Sinking Valley Invitational hosted by Penn State Altoona on October 5, 2025. This upcoming event will continue to test the skills and teamwork of these athletes as they seek further success.

In related community news, October is observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, receiving attention and support from organizations like the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. In a separate development, Journey Josephine Rubino was reported missing on October 22, 2025, around 9:30 AM in Staunton, raising concern among local residents.

Additionally, the Skeleton Festival is scheduled for October 25, from 1 PM to 5 PM in Downtown Harrisonburg, promising entertainment and engagement for community members. In infrastructure developments, McDonald’s has begun construction in the Town of Grottoes, contributing to the local economy.

Summary of Events

• James Madison University participated in the Everett Buick Classic on October 14, 2025.
• Bridgewater College’s men’s golf ‘B Team’ won the Stevenson Fall Invitational on October 19, 2025, and secured victory in back-to-back tournaments.
• Sophomore Will Layton received medalist honors with a score of 70.
• Upcoming Sinking Valley Invitational for Bridgewater College starts on October 5, 2025.

Key Community Events

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed in October.
• Journey Josephine Rubino was reported missing on October 22, 2025.
• The Skeleton Festival will be held on October 25, from 1-5 PM.
• McDonald’s construction begins in the Town of Grottoes.

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• JMU Sports: Men’s Golf at Everett Buick Classic
• Rocktown Now: Bridgewater Men’s Golf Wins
• JMU Sports: Men’s Golf Concludes Fall Season
• Google Search: James Madison University Men’s Golf
• JMU Sports: Men’s Golf 2025-26 Schedule

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