KAMLOOPS, B.C. – With a lineup featuring three rookies, the UBC Okanagan Heat men's golf team put together a strong showing at the Canadian University/College Championships this past week, surviving the cut in the 19-team field to finish ninth at the Rivershore Golf Links.
 
The five-man Heat team, featuring third-year Andrew Rouble, sophomore Ryan Gillis, and rookies Thomas Lemay, Chris Jo and Carl-Hanns Arndt, combined to shoot 45-over par 1197 during the four-round event.
 
"I'm proud of how the men grinded all week," said head coach Clay Stothers following the conclusion of the tournament. "They didn't get the results they were looking for but they didn't quit. As a program we have a lot to be excited for. This tournament is dominated by seniors and we have a very young team with three freshmen playing this week. I can't wait to do this all again next year."
 
Leading the way for the Heat was Gillis as he improved on his standing from his rookie campaign by one position, finishing in a tie for 12^th after a 13^th place showing in Ontario last year. The applied science major shot even-par 288, highlighted by a hole-in-one in his final round, acing the par-three second hole.
 
Competing in his third national championship, Rouble was steady all week, finishing tied for 28^th at 11-over par 299.
 
The UBC Thunderbirds ran away with the men's team championship title, carding a score of 21-under par 1131, 24 shots ahead of second-place Victoria at three-over par 1155. The Laval Rouge et Or claimed bronze with a team-total of 26-over par 1178.
 
TEAM STANDINGS
1. UBC Thunderbirds – 1131 (-21)
2. Victoria Vikes – 1155 (+3)
3. Laval Rouge et Or – 1178 (+26)
4. Montreal Carabins – 1183 (+31)
5. Humber Hawks – 1184 (+32)
6. UFV Cascades – 1185 (+33)
7. Queen's Gaels – 1191 (+39)
8. Laurier Golden Hawks – 1192 (+40)
9. UBCO Heat – 1197 (+45)
 
HEAT INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T12. Ryan Gillis – 288 (E)
T28. Andrew Rouble – 299 (+11)
T36. Chris Jo – 303 (+15)
T42. Thomas Lemay – 308 (+20)
51. Carl Hanns-Arndt – 326 (+38)
 
Past UBCO Canadian University/College Championship Results
2025 - 9th Place
2024 - 6th Place
2023 - 7th Place