Final Results
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Senior
David Kim claimed runner-up honors after recording his best round of the tournament on the final day of the Bill Cullum Invitational Tuesday at Wood Ranch Golf Club.
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Kim, who started the final round in fifth place, recorded a 4-under 68 to move up in the standings. He was consistent over the course of the two days, finishing with a three-round total of 7-under 209 (71-70-68). Kim's efforts were impressive, but he was unable to catch individual medalist Derek Castillo of Cal State Fullerton, who tied the tournament record at 202 (-14).
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Senior
Jonathan Young carded a 1-under 71 to jump 13 spots into a tie for 21st (217).
Freshman Ray Yang also closed out his first collegiate tournament in 70th at 230 (76-74-80). Sophomore
Jonathan Kang was right behind him in 71st with a score of 231 (79-74-78), while junior
Ramiz Jamal had his best round of the young season, posting a 73 (+1) to finish with a 54-hole total of 236 (82-81-73).
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As a team, the 'Eaters finished eighth overall at 880 (303-288-289). Utah State won the title at 848 (-16), edging out last year's champion UC Santa Barbara by two strokes.
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UC Irvine will be back in action next week as it travels to Northern California for the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational, Oct. 26-28.
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