STANFORD, Calif. – The Cougars (275-286-279–840) finished The Goodwin at even par, capturing fourth place on Saturday at Stanford Golf Course.
“This was a solid finish for us,” Director of Golf Todd Miller said. “We were more consistent throughout the tournament. This course and field will help prepare us for the kind of golf we need to play at the Big 12 conference championship, NCAA Regionals and Nationals.”
For the third consecutive day, sophomore Peter Kim (67-71-67–205) led BYU, earning the first first-place finish of his career. In today’s round, the Salt Lake City native recorded three birdies and no bogeys. Additionally, Kim totaled 43 pars throughout the event, the most of any player, helping him secure a co-champion finish.
“We played great golf today and there were a lot of good signs,” Kim said. “The weather today was tough to judge. The wind switched around four times today and it got cold quickly. Looking forward, the team is pumped and ready for the next event. We have been really solid in the final rounds this season and that momentum is going to carry over.”
No. 15 UCLA (283-272-274–829) claimed the team championship after shooting 11-under-par. Colorado finished as the runner-up, with Northwestern close behind in third place. SMU and Santa Clara rounded out the top five, each finishing with a 3-over 843.
Zac Jones (70-70-71–211) finished The Goodwin tied for 21st at 1-over par. Jones made three birdies in his final round.
Cole Ponich and Simon Kwon each tied for 26th with a 2-over 212. Both players recorded an eagle in today’s round, with Ponich making his on the par-4 second hole and Kwon’s coming on the par-5 first hole.
Tyson Shelley finished tied for 127th, while Kevin Wu, who competed as an individual, tied for 55th.
The Cougars will return to play from Apr. 14-16 in the 78th Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo Golf Course in Santa Cruz, Calif.