The Wyoming men’s golf team finished 10th this past weekend at the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate in Albuquerque, N.M.
“Overall it was a good effort and a solid finish for our program,” said head coach Joe Jensen. “I think we have a good young competitive team.”
Junior Kamrin Allen led the way for the Cowboys with a top-20 finish as he tied for 17th with a score of 221 (5-over). Allen started the tournament very strong firing a round of 70 (2-under). He closed with rounds of 75 (3-over) and 76 (4-over).
Placing second for the Cowboys was freshman Quintin Pope who tied for 41st while carding a 227 (11-over). Pope shot a final round 79 (7-over) after he shot rounds of 75 (3-over) and 73 (1-over).
Coming in third for the Cowboys and placing in a tie for 51st was freshman Glenn Workman, who saved his best round of the tournament for last as he shot a third round 74 (2-over). In his opening two rounds he shot a 77 (5-over) and a 78 (6-over) respectively.
Tying for 70th and placing fourth on the team with a score of 234 (18-over) was sophomore Ryan Wallen, who shot a first round score of (2-over) and a third round score of 75 (3-over), but he struggled in round two firing an 85 (13-over).
Finally placing fifth for Wyoming and 89th in the field was freshman Drew McCullough who finished up with a 241 (25-over). McCullough struggled from the onset as he opened with an 85 (13-over). He improved in round two shooting a 76 (4-over) but could not close strong as he fired a final round score of 80 (8-over).
Taking home the individual crown was senior Gavin Green of New Mexico with a score of 207 (9-under). His opening round of 65 paced him to his eventual three shot victory. Placing tied for second were Texas Tech teammates Clement Sordet, senior, and Guillermo Pereira, freshman, who both shot 210 (6-under).
Winning the team trophy were the host Lobos of New Mexico who fired an 849 (15-under). The second place team of Texas Tech was 15 shots behind the Lobos at even par. Rounding out the top-three was San Diego State who carded a 873 (9-over).
“I’m thrilled to beat some of the quality teams at this tournament,” said Jensen.
Wyoming has a quick turnaround as they are playing in the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, which started yesterday and finishes up today.
The Cowboys will wrap up the fall season of their schedule at the Cowboy Southern Dunes Maricopa, Ariz. on Oct. 4-5.
