On the scenic Kohala Coast in Hawaii, the 16th-ranked Texas Men’s Golf team delivered an outstanding performance, carding a remarkable 19-under-par 269 on Saturday at the Mauna Lani Resort Golf Club. This effort secured them a respectable 15th place finish at the prestigious Amer Ari Invitational.
Sophomore standout Christiaan Maas, an All-American, showcased his talent by recording his personal best collegiate 18-hole score of 8-under 64 in the final round. Joining him in contributing under-par rounds were senior Nathan Petronzio (5-under 67), sophomore Tommy Morrison (4-under 68), and sophomore Keaton Vo (2-under 70). Together, the Longhorns posted a commendable 54-hole team total of 29-under-par 835 across the three-day tournament.
The tournament was fiercely competitive, with North Carolina claiming the team title with an impressive three-round total of 68-under-par 796. Arizona State and Auburn secured second and third places, respectively, in this high-stakes event.
Individual honors went to Wenyi Ding of Arizona State, who finished with a remarkable 27-under-par 189 over the course of three rounds. Notably, the competition featured nine teams from the latest national rankings.
The Longhorns’ next challenge awaits at the Southern Highlands Collegiate in Las Vegas, scheduled for February 25-27.
Here’s a breakdown of the Longhorns’ performance:
– Tommy Morrison finished tied for 36th in the individual standings with a 54-hole total of 10-under-par 206, carding a solid 4-under 68 in the final round.
– Nathan Petronzio’s 5-under 67 in the final round positioned him tied for 50th at 8-under-par 208.
– Christiaan Maas surged up the leaderboard with his stellar 8-under 64, tying for 63rd at 6-under-par 210.
– Brian Stark closed with an even-par 72 to tie for 78th at 3-under-par 213.
– Keaton Vo bounced back from an early setback to finish tied for 94th at even-par 216, carding a 2-under 70 in the final round.
– Competing individually, Jacob Sosa also posted a 2-under 70, ending tied for 94th at even-par 216.
The Longhorns demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the tournament, setting the stage for further success in upcoming competitions.