Tigers maintain consistent ascent on leaderboard at Amer Ari Invitational
The Amer Ari Invitational, held at the Mauna Lani Resort Golf Club in Waimea, Hawaii, has witnessed impressive performances from teams nicknamed the “Tigers.” Both the University of the Pacific Tigers and the Auburn University Tigers have showcased remarkable consistency and skill, steadily climbing the leaderboard through the tournament’s rounds.
University of the Pacific Tigers
After the opening round, the Pacific Tigers found themselves tied for fifth place, posting a commendable 17-under-par. Sophomore Justin Bai led the team with a stellar 7-under-par 65, placing him among the top five individual competitors. His round was highlighted by a birdie and an eagle on holes 14 and 15, respectively. Sophomore Carlos Astiazaran closely followed with a 6-under-par, securing a spot in the top ten. Freshman Brasen Briones, playing as an individual, contributed a 4-under-par, bolstered by an eagle on the seventh hole.
In the second round, the Tigers maintained their momentum, shooting a 7-under-par to remain in the middle of the pack, just two strokes shy of the top seven. Astiazaran continued his impressive play with a 3-under-par, bringing his two-day total to 9-under and placing him in a tie for ninth individually. Junior Deitrek Gill delivered the team’s best performance of the day, carding a 4-under-par, while Bai remained consistent, keeping his position within the top 20 with a 7-under-par.
Auburn University Tigers
The Auburn Tigers also demonstrated a steady ascent on the leaderboard. Senior Carson Bacha delivered a flawless 6-under-par 66 in the second round, bringing his cumulative score to 10-under through 36 holes, placing him seventh individually. Sophomore Jackson Koivun complemented this effort with a 5-under-par 67, positioning him at 8-under for the tournament.
Tournament Standings
As of the latest standings, Oklahoma State leads the tournament at 43-under-par, with North Carolina closely trailing at 41-under. The Pacific Tigers are in 12th place at 24-under, while the Auburn Tigers’ exact team standing isn’t specified in the available sources.
The final round of the Amer Ari Invitational is set to commence with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. HT/9:30 a.m. PT. Both Tiger teams aim to continue their upward trajectory and conclude the tournament on a high note.
