Final Results

FRESNO, Calif. – The University of Hawai´i men's golf team concluded the Fresno State Lexus Classic in 19^th place, Tuesday, at the Belmont Country Club. The Warriors shot their best combined round of the tournament, 306, but were unable to move up in the team rankings and finished with a three-round score of 930 (316-308-306).

 

UH's top finisher was junior Robert Berton who shot rounds of 72, 74, and 74 for a total score of 220 (+4). Berton finished in a tie for 19^th place, his second best finish of the 2008-09 season. Also competing for the Warriors were freshman #T.J. Kua# (77-75-76=228/T58th), sophomore Kamden Brakel (81-80-79=240/95th), freshman Pono Calip (87-79-77=243/T99th), and freshman Jared Sawada (86-82-82=250/102nd).

 

Washington, who was tied for first with UC Davis at the end of two rounds, took the tournament's team title after firing a final round of 281 (299-285-281=865). UC Davis ended in a tie for third with UC Irvine at 876, while Fresno State took second place at 870. Winning the individual title was Ramie Sprinkling of UC Davis at four-under par (68-75-69=212).

 

Up next, the Warriors will travel overseas to Okayama, Japan to compete in the Naris Cup, March 24-25, hosted by Osaka Gakuin University.