The Cal Poly Men’s and Women’s golf teams opened their fall campaign this week, with the men rallying to a ninth-place finish at the Canadian Collegiate Open and the women finishing 13th at the Leadership and Golf Invitational.
Cal Poly Men’s Golf Start Season in Canada
Sophomore Rafael Bobo-Lloret was the men’s standout at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in Foots Bay, Ontario, climbing an impressive 15 spots in the final round to finish 23rd overall. The reigning Big West Freshman of the Year honoree shot a one-over 72 during the final round, including three birdies, to finish the three-round event at an eight-over 221 (78-71-72).
Cal Poly entered the final day at 13th but matched Penn State for the biggest jump of the day, moving up four spots and finishing with a 54-over 906.
Freshman Frederick Egnatios also made a late push, climbing up 10 spots to finish 45th with a three-round, 16-over (80-73-76). Senior Jack Jarvis and freshman Leo McDonough shared 52nd, both shooting an 18-over 231. Freshman Vidur Subramanium opened his Cal Poly account after transferring from Washington, one stroke behind at a 19-over 232.
Cal Poly Women Take on Chambers Bay
On the women’s end, Maddy Saysanasongkham paved the way, finishing tied at 17th at four-over 220 at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Washington. Saysanasongkham shot a 73, 74, and another 73 over the three rounds, making this one of her best career performances.
The Mustangs finished 13th as a team at a 39-over 903. Freshman Lexi Lowe shot the team’s best round of the tournament, opening play at an even-par 72. Senior Sara Torres tied for 67th, freshman Ashley Gettleman placed 69th, and sophomore Alex Flier finished 79th.
The women return to the course Sept. 21-22 at the Connell Rams Classic in Fort Collins, Colo., while the men resume action Sept. 28-29 at Northwestern’s Windon Classic in Lake Forest, Ill.