Jake Knapp 2012-13 MGolfJake Knapp 2012-13 MGolf
UCLA Athletics

Golfers Own the Lead Entering Final Round in Washington

Men's Golf

Knapp on top of the leader board after 36 holes.

Sparked by junior Jake Knapp's hot play, the 10th-ranked UCLA men's golf team held the 36-hole lead at the Husky Invitational at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, WA.

The Bruins posted rounds of 296 (+8) and 280 (-8) on the Olympic Course for an even par score of 576, and held a one-stroke lead over San Diego State (577, +1). UC Davis and Oregon were tied for third at 580 (+4), followed by fifth place New Mexico at 582 (+6).

Knapp fired rounds of 71-67—138 (-6) and led the field by one stroke. Juniors Jonathan Garrick and Lorens Chan were tied for 11th place at 145 (+1). Chan posted rounds of 77-68 and Garrick recorded scores of 75-70. Senior Matt Pinizzotto was tied for 34th at 149 (+5) after carding rounds of 74-75, and freshman Brandon Mai was tied for 44th at eight-over 152 after signing for a pair of 76s.

In the individual-only competition on the Cascade Course, senior Manav Shah was in second place at 136 (-6) after firing rounds of 70-66. Senior Preston Valder recorded a pair of 71s and was in fifth place at even par 142. Tied for ninth place was senior Kyle Pollema at three-over par 145 after posting scores of 72-73, and senior Jay Hwang was tied for 11th at 146 (+4) following rounds of 74-72. Freshmen Victor Ponte and Brandon Mai were tied for 23rd at seven-over par 149. Ponte carded rounds of 73-76 and Mai posted scores of 76-73.

For complete scores, click here.