Posted: Apr 09, 2024

Aztecs Men's Golf takes third place at Eastern Arizona Invitational to close regular season

Sophomore Luis Lopez placed ninth with a two-day score of 147 (74-73) as the Aztecs Men's Golf team finished in third place at the Eastern Arizona Invitational to close out the regular season. The Aztecs will compete at the NJCAA Region I, Division I Championships on April 22-25 at the Ocotillo Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. Photo by Stephanie van Latum

The Pima Community College men's golf team competed in its sixth and final regular season tournament of the 2024 season on Monday and Tuesday at the Eastern Arizona College Invitational held at the Mt. Graham Golf Club in Thatcher.

The Aztecs earned third place for the second time this season as they finished with a team score of 598 (299-299).
Sophomore Luis Lopez (Sahuarita HS) produced the best finish as he shot a 2-over par 74 in Monday's round and a 1-over par 73 in the final round. He placed ninth in the final individual standings with a total of 147.
Freshman Caysen Wright finished tied for 13^th place with a 149. He shot a 77 in his first round but closed out with an even-par 72 on Tuesday.
Freshman Colton Boone (Douglas HS) finished off the tournament with a two-day score of 152 as he finished with a 75 and a 77. Freshman Jens Bendict (Catalina Foothills HS) was tied for 20^th place after shooting a 153 (76-77).

The Aztecs will compete at the NJCAA Region I, Division I Championships held at the Ocotillo Golf Club from April 22-25 in Chandler, AZ.