Men's Golf Final at UNC Spring Invitational

Men's Golf

Final Round of UNC Spring Invitational Canceled

Men's Golf Finishes in Fifth

WINDSOR, Colo.– The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's golf team announced on Tuesday that the final round of the UNC Spring Invitational at Raindance National Golf Course has been canceled due to unplayable conditions. 
 
The results after the second round will stand as final results. 
 
The Vaqueros finished in fifth place after posting a two-round total of 587 as they turned a first round team score of 293 before posting a second round 294. UTRGV finished three strokes behind Weber State for third place. 
 
Freshman and McAllen Memorial alum Esteban Gonzalez tied for 10th after posting back-to-back rounds of even par 72 for a two-round total of 144. Senior Javier Neira Garcia tied for 13th with a two-round total of 145 after posting a first round two-under par 70 and then carding a second round 75. 
 
Redshirt junior Taj Sutherland tied for 23rd with a two-round total of 150. Sutherland opened with a first round 79 before bouncing back in the second with a one-under par 71. Freshman Emilio Gil Leyva tied for 29th with a two-round total of 152 after posting rounds of 77 and 75. Junior Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque finished in 34th with a two-round total of 155 after rounds of 75 and 80. 
 
The Vaqueros will be back in action at the Western Athletic Conference Championships from April 27-29 at Chaparral Pines Golf Club.
 
Results
Place Golfer Rd 1 Rd 2 Total
T-10. Esteban Gonzalez 72 72 144
T-13. Javier Neira Garcia 70 75 145
T-23. Taj Sutherland 79 71 150
T-29. Emilio Gil Leyva 77 75 152
34. Juan Luis de Bethencourt Duque 75 80 155
                                                                                          
Place Team Rd 1 Rd 2 Total
1. Utah State 281 274 555
2. Utah Valley 280 289 569
3. Weber State 296 288 584
4. Northern Colorado 293 292 585
5. UTRGV 293 294 587
6. Southern Utah 316 293 609
7. North Dakota 330 298 628
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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
Esteban Gonzalez

Esteban Gonzalez

6' 0"
Freshman
Emilio Gil Leyva

Emilio Gil Leyva

5' 5"
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
Esteban Gonzalez

Esteban Gonzalez

6' 0"
Freshman
Emilio Gil Leyva

Emilio Gil Leyva

5' 5"
Freshman