On the second day of the Prestige at PGA West men’s college golf tournament, the Texas Tech Red Raiders showcased their prowess by extending their lead to a commanding 10 shots. The team, which had already established a solid lead in the first round at 13-under par, continued their impressive performance with a stellar 11-under 273 in the second round. This exceptional display of skill took place at the Norman Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California, amidst cool and overcast conditions.
Impressive Performance by Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s cumulative score of 24 under after 36 holes puts them comfortably ahead at 544, a remarkable 10 shots ahead of their closest competitor, Kansas. The Jayhawks, who posted a commendable 8 under for the day, find themselves trailing Texas Tech by a significant margin.
Chasing Teams and Individual Standouts
Following Texas Tech’s dominant lead, Duke currently holds the third spot at 11-under 557, trailing by 13 shots. In the individual competition, Cecil Belisle of Kansas emerged as the frontrunner with a stellar 5-under 66, accumulating a two-day total of 9-under 133. Close on his heels are Ethan Evans of Duke, Petr Hruby of Washington, and Connor Jones of Colorado State, all tied for second place at 134 after shooting impressive rounds of 68 on Tuesday.
Notable Performances
Michael Thorbjornsen of Stanford, a top-ranked player in the PGA Tour U standings and the fourth-ranked amateur globally, currently sits tied for 25th place after posting rounds of 71 and 69. Baard Skogen led the charge for Texas Tech with an outstanding 65 that included seven birdies in a remarkable 10-hole stretch. The team’s strong performance was further bolstered by Calum Scott’s 68, Matthew Comegys’ 69, and Tyran Snyders, the first-round individual leader, with a score of 71.
Individual Tournament Standings
In a parallel 60-player individual tournament at Terra Lago Golf Resort in Indio, Charlie DeLong of Texas Tech surged into the lead after 36 holes with a score of 6-under 138, highlighted by a stellar 68 in the second round. Josiah Gilbert of Auburn and Dean Grayserman of Stanford are hot on his trail, both sitting just one shot behind at 139 after posting impressive rounds of 68 on Tuesday.
By: Larry Bohannan
Title: Texas Tech Dominates Prestige at PGA West College Golf Event
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/02/21/college-golf-2024-the-prestige-second-round-texas-tech/
Published Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:00:23 +0000
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