Lake Placid, NY, September 29, 2025
News Summary
The Fordham University Golf team travelled to Lake Placid, NY for the Columbia Autumn Invitational, where they finished 12th out of 13 competing teams. Despite challenging conditions, Kieran Cummins led the team by finishing tied for 18th overall. Individual competitor Liam Howard shone brightly, achieving the best score among non-team players. The tournament provided valuable lessons for the Rams as they prepare for their next event. Players showed promise, but consistency remains a key area for improvement as they look to tighten their scores in future tournaments.
Lake Placid, NY
Fordham Golf Finishes 12th at Columbia Autumn Invitational in Lake Placid, NY
The Rams packed their bags and made the longest trip of the fall, heading north for a chilly weekend of golf where the leaderboard told a story of grit, a few bright spots and some lessons to take home. Fordham University Golf team participated in the Columbia Autumn Invitational in Lake Placid, NY, marking their longest trip of the fall season. The event was compact and competitive, so every hole mattered.
The tournament took place over three rounds, with play commencing on Saturday and concluding with the final round on Sunday. That meant a quick turnaround, sometimes changing wind and pin placements, and a premium on staying sharp. In the end, Fordham finished 12th out of 13 teams in the tournament. Not the finish the team wanted, but the box score had some upside to build on.
Who stood out
At the top of the Fordham card was Kieran Cummins, who paced the group and earned a solid result. Kieran Cummins led the Rams, finishing tied for 18th in the 80-player field with a total score of two over par. That’s a tidy showing in a crowded field and a sign the swing and nerves held up when it mattered most.
Riding his own wave was Liam Howard, who entered the event as an individual competitor and made his presence felt all weekend. Liam Howard competed as an individual and recorded the best score among the 15 individuals in the tournament, finishing two under par and placing 11th overall. That’s the kind of result that can raise eyebrows and turn heads on a fall weekend.
Depth players did their part as well. Luke Brower finished tied for 43rd, aided by a two-under round during his second round on Saturday. That Saturday spark showed the team what consistency and a red-hot middle round can do. Down the leaderboard, Tucker Silva ended up tied for 65th place. Meanwhile, Jack St. Ledger finished in 70th place, while Eli Kaufman concluded the tournament tied for 76th. Numbers don’t tell the whole story — course stretches, pin positions and a few untimely mistakes all factor in — but those results give coaches a clear checklist of where to sharpen the game.
What’s next
The Rams won’t sit on this result for long. Fordham Golf’s next tournament is scheduled for October 20-21 at the Holy Cross Crusader Invitational, taking place at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass. That’s the next chance to take lessons learned in Lake Placid and put them into practice on a fresh layout.
Takeaway for fans and golfers
This was the kind of weekend that separates the steady from the sensational — a few standout individual efforts, a team in need of tighter scoring across the card, and a quick pivot to the next event. The numbers show where the Rams can get better: more consistent middle rounds, fewer late-match slip-ups, and converting opportunities when the irons are hot. The bright spots like Cummins and Howard give a foundation; the rest is polish and reps.
Quick scoreboard recap
- Team finish: Fordham finished 12th out of 13 teams in the tournament.
- Top Fordham finisher: Kieran Cummins — tied for 18th in the 80-player field with a total score of two over par.
- Top individual (non-team): Liam Howard — two under par, placing 11th overall and recorded the best score among the 15 individuals in the tournament.
- Other Fordham results: Luke Brower tied for 43rd; Tucker Silva tied for 65th; Jack St. Ledger finished in 70th; Eli Kaufman tied for 76th.
FAQ
Q: Where did Fordham play their fall tournament?
A: Fordham University Golf team participated in the Columbia Autumn Invitational in Lake Placid, NY, marking their longest trip of the fall season.
Q: How many rounds and when did the tournament take place?
A: The tournament took place over three rounds, with play commencing on Saturday and concluding with the final round on Sunday.
Q: Where did Fordham finish in the team standings?
A: Fordham finished 12th out of 13 teams in the tournament.
Q: Who led Fordham and how did he finish?
A: Kieran Cummins led the Rams, finishing tied for 18th in the 80-player field with a total score of two over par.
Q: Did any Fordham-affiliated players compete as individuals and how did they do?
A: Liam Howard competed as an individual and recorded the best score among the 15 individuals in the tournament, finishing two under par and placing 11th overall.
Q: How did other Fordham players fare?
A: Luke Brower finished tied for 43rd, aided by a two-under round during his second round on Saturday.
A: Tucker Silva ended up tied for 65th place.
A: Jack St. Ledger finished in 70th place, while Eli Kaufman concluded the tournament tied for 76th.
Q: When and where is Fordham’s next tournament?
A: Fordham Golf’s next tournament is scheduled for October 20-21 at the Holy Cross Crusader Invitational, taking place at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass.
At-a-glance table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Columbia Autumn Invitational |
| Location | Lake Placid, NY |
| Rounds | Three rounds — Saturday to Sunday |
| Team finish | Fordham finished 12th out of 13 teams in the tournament |
| Top Fordham | Kieran Cummins — tied for 18th (two over par) |
| Top individual (non-team) | Liam Howard — two under par, 11th overall, best among the 15 individuals |
| Other Fordham finishes | Luke Brower tied for 43rd; Tucker Silva tied for 65th; Jack St. Ledger 70th; Eli Kaufman tied for 76th |
| Next event | October 20-21 — Holy Cross Crusader Invitational at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass. |
Notes: All placement and scoring facts are taken from the Columbia Autumn Invitational results for Fordham University Golf.
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