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Men's Golf Ends the Arizona Intercollegiate in 9th Place

Jan 27, 2021

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Washington State men's golf team had another strong showing in the final round of the Arizona Intercollegiate, as the Cougars carded 288 (+4) over their final 18 holes of play at the Sewailo Golf Club on Wednesday's, Jan. 27. The third-round performance moved WSU up four spots on the team leaderboard, as the Cougs finished the tournament in ninth-place, shooting 886 (+34).

Junior Max Sekulic paced the Cougars in the final round of the Arizona Intercollegiate, as he carded a season-best 2-under par (69) over his final 18 holes. The Rycroft, Alberta native collected a team-high four birdies on Wednesday, while shooting an even-par on 12 of his holes. Sekulic's third-round play put him in a tie for 28th on the player leader board, as he concludes his first tournament with Washington State by carding a team-best 220 (+7).

Graduate transfer Eric Hagen also finished his day under-par, as he carded 1-under (70) in the third round. Hagen caught fire during the back-nine, as he birdied the 10th and 12th holes. Hagen ends the Arizona Intercollegiate in a tie with teammate Nicklaus Chiam for 34th overall, as each golfer carded 222 (+9) for the tournament.

Freshman Nate Plaster concluded his first career tournament with Washington State with a score of 226 (+13) to finish in a tie for 59th. The Spokane, Washington native carded 3-over par (74) on Wednesday, while sophomore Pono Yanagi rounded the group of WSU golfers, as he shot a 75 (+4) on the day to finish the Arizona Intercollegiate with a score of 228 (+15).

"All-in-all, it was a pretty solid week," said Washington State men's golf coach Dustin White. "The conditions were tough, and I thought our guys fought hard and put some solid rounds together. Lots of good stuff to build on between now and our next event. This is a nice boost for the guys and the direction we're heading."

Host Arizona picked up both the team and individual titles at the Arizona Intercollegiate, as the Wildcats carded an 850 (-2) in the three-day tournament. Arizona's Brad Reeves won the individual title by shooting 4-under par (209) during his three rounds at the Sewailo Golf Club.

Washington State will now take a near month-long break, as its next scheduled tournament isn't until the end of February. The Cougars will head to Riverside, California on Feb. 22-23 to participate in The Joust Tournament. The two-day tournament, hosted by Cal Baptist, will be played at the Goose Creek Golf Club.

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Pl.  Golfer 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Total
T-28   Max Sekulic 78 (+7) 73 (+2) 69 (-2) 220 (+7)
T-34  Nicklaus Chiam 76 (+5) 68 (-3) 78 (+7) 222 (+9)
T-34  Eric Hagen 80 (+9) 72 (+1) 70 (-1) 222 (+19)
T-59  Nate Plaster 79 (+8) 73 (+2) 74 (+3) 226 (+13)
T-74  Pono Yanagi 79 (+9) 74 (+3) 75 (+4) 228 (+15)