Men's Golf Final at Los Vaqueros Intercollegiate

Men's Golf

Men's Golf Finishes in Fifth Place at Los Vaqueros Intercollegiate

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's golf finished in fifth place to close out the Los Vaqueros Intercollegiate on Wednesday at Playa Paraíso Golf Club. 
 
The Vaqueros finished ahead of UT Arlington, UAB, Abilene Christian, and Northern Colorado. UTRGV finished with a three-round score of 905 after turning in a final round 296.
 
Senior Javier Neira Garcia led the way for the Vaqueros as posted a final round one-under par 71. Garcia finished tied for 14th with a three-round score of 225. Freshman McAllen Memorial alum Esteban Gonzalez finished tied for 18th with a three-round score of 226 after posting a final round 77. 
 
Junior Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque finished tied for 21st with a three-round score of 227 after carding a final round 74. Sophomore Henry Wang finished tied for 34th with a three-round score of 233 after posting a final round 74. Redshirt junior Taj Sutherland finished in 45th with a three-round score of 242 after a final round 83. Freshman Eddie Lai, who played as an individual, finished in 40th with a three-round score of 235 after turning in a final round 78. 
 
VCU won the team title with a three-round score of 869 after turning in a final round 282. VCU's Grayson Wood won the individual title after finishing with a three-round score of 210.
 
The Vaqueros will be back in action from Feb. 12-13 when they compete at the Bentwater Intercollegiate in Montgomery. 
 
Results
Place Golfer Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Total
T-14. Javier Neira Garcia 78 76 71 225
T-18. Esteban Gonzalez 76 73 77 226
T-21. Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque 80 73 74 227
T-34. Henry Wang 85 74 74 233
45. Taj Sutherland 79 80 83 242
40. Eddie Lai* 80 77 78 235
*Played as an individual          
                                                                        
Place Team Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Total
1. VCU 300 287 282 869
T-2. Lamar 302 294 292 888
T-2. UTEP 311 288 289 888
4. Wichita State 313 295 294 902
5. UTRGV 313 296 296 905
6. UT Arlington 315 294 300 909
7. UAB 317 303 292 912
8. Abilene Christian 311 306 300 917
9. Northern Colorado 317 301 303 921

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Players Mentioned

Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque

Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque

5' 9"
Junior
Javier Neira Garcia

Javier Neira Garcia

6' 2"
Senior
Taj Sutherland

Taj Sutherland

5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
Henry Wang

Henry Wang

5' 11"
Sophomore
Esteban Gonzalez

Esteban Gonzalez

6' 0"
Freshman
Eddie Lai

Eddie Lai

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque

Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque

5' 9"
Junior
Javier Neira Garcia

Javier Neira Garcia

6' 2"
Senior
Taj Sutherland

Taj Sutherland

5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
Henry Wang

Henry Wang

5' 11"
Sophomore
Esteban Gonzalez

Esteban Gonzalez

6' 0"
Freshman
Eddie Lai

Eddie Lai

5' 6"
Freshman