West Liberty, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's golf team opens the 2026 spring season this week when the Hilltoppers compete at the Larry and Wally Edgell Battle at Brunswick, hosted by Fairmont State, March 12–14 in Calabash, North Carolina.

The three-day tournament will be played at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort, bringing together a competitive regional field as teams begin the spring portion of their schedules.

West Liberty is scheduled to compete against Charleston (W.Va.), Wheeling, Fairmont State, PennWest California, Winston-Salem State, Virginia Union, Bluefield State, Fayetteville State, Concord, West Virginia Tech, and Longwood, along with UMass Amherst.

The Hilltoppers are expected to be led by Justin Doerr, Adam Gill, Ethan Cook, and Brandon Lawhon, who will make up the core of West Liberty's lineup for the event. The final spot in the Hilltopper lineup will be determined between Tyler Sauric and Carter Stewart.

The Larry and Wally Edgell Battle at Brunswick has become a staple early-season event for many regional programs and provides a strong test as teams prepare for the stretch run of the spring schedule.

Competition will take place over three rounds from March 12–14, with daily tee times scheduled throughout the morning at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort in Calabash, North Carolina.




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