Golf Falls to Navy in Star Match

Sunday, October 4

West Point, N.Y.

8:30 a.m.

Army West Point

4.5

6.5

Navy

Photo by: Michael K. Heit

Golf Falls to Navy in Star Match

October 04, 2026 | Men's Golf

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point golf team put together a strong effort at the West Point Golf Course this weekend, taking a 2.5-1.5 lead after Saturday's four-ball competition before ultimately falling to Navy, 6.5-4.5, in the Army-Navy Star Series presented by USAA.

The Black Knights entered Sunday's singles session with momentum after securing two victories and a halved match during four-ball play. The duo of Drew Jeffords and Jack Parel earned a 3&2 victory over Navy's Timmy Luckett and Danny Auffant, while Tyson Sparks and Matthew Duke matched that result with a 3&2 win over Hudson Mitchell and Josh Durthaler. William Huang and Grant Paolucci contributed a valuable half-point after halving their match against Collin Alstrin and Sebastian Alonzo.

Army carried a one-point advantage into Sunday's singles matches and received standout performances from Andre Chang and Tyson Sparks.
Chang delivered the Black Knights' largest singles victory of the day, defeating Danny Auffant by a 5&4 margin. Sparks added another point for Army with a 3&1 victory over Payton Cowhey.

Despite the strong showing from Chang and Sparks, Navy was able to claim five of the seven singles matches to secure the overall victory.

Match Highlights

Army built a 2.5-1.5 lead following Saturday's four-ball session.
Andre Chang earned Army's largest singles victory with a 5&4 win over Danny Auffant.
Tyson Sparks posted a 3&1 victory over Payton Cowhey in singles play.
Drew Jeffords and Jack Parel secured a 3&2 victory in four-ball competition.
Tyson Sparks and Matthew Duke added a 3&2 four-ball win.
William Huang and Grant Paolucci earned a half-point in four-ball play.

Singles Results

Elijah Estonilo (Navy) def. Ryan Lopez (Army), 2&1
Andre Chang (Army) def. Danny Auffant (Navy), 5&4
Timmy Luckett (Navy) def. Grant Paolucci (Army), 2 up
Tyson Sparks (Army) def. Payton Cowhey (Navy), 3&1
Josh Durthaler (Navy) def. Jack Parel (Army), 5&4
Hudson Mitchell (Navy) def. William Huang (Army), 6&5
Sebastian Alonzo (Navy) def. Drew Jeffords (Army), 3&2

Four-Ball Results

William Huang/Grant Paolucci (Army) halved with Collin Alstrin/Sebastian Alonzo (Navy)
Drew Jeffords/Jack Parel (Army) def. Timmy Luckett/Danny Auffant (Navy), 3&2
Payton Cowhey/Elijah Estonilo (Navy) def. Ryan Lopez/Andre Chang (Army), 2&1
Tyson Sparks/Matthew Duke (Army) def. Hudson Mitchell/Josh Durthaler (Navy), 3&2

Up Next
The Black Knights will return to action at the Commander-In-Chief's Cup on Oct. 13-14 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Army will compete against Air Force and Navy in one of the premier events of the fall season.

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