
Sam He was UC Riverside's best golfer at the 2021 Big West Championship.
Photo by: John Fajardo
Highlanders Complete Big West Championship in 9th
5/4/2021 4:09:00 PM | Men's Golf
LA QUINTA, Calif. – Sam He sank four birdies and shot 2-over for the second straight day, but the Highlanders could not gain any ground as they finished ninth after the end of the final round Tuesday at the 2021 Big West Men's Golf Championship at LA Quinta Country Club.
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The Highlanders were led by He, a senior, who finished his 54 holes in a tie for 31st. Eric Cho came in two strokes later on Tuesday, his 76 leaving him in 34th for the tournament. Jun Seung Yi was 5-over in Round 3, ending the event in 44th. Taiga Iwasa carded a +6 78, good for a final finish of 45th, while Jordan Sams was +8 on the day, finishing the tournament tied for 34th.
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The par-72 course, at just over 7,000 yards for Round 3, was the site of 18 holes of competition per day for three rounds. No spectators were permitted at the event due to COVID-19 protocols.
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2021 Big West Men's Golf Championship
La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, CA
May 2-4, 2021
Big West Championship Headquarters
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The Highlanders were led by He, a senior, who finished his 54 holes in a tie for 31st. Eric Cho came in two strokes later on Tuesday, his 76 leaving him in 34th for the tournament. Jun Seung Yi was 5-over in Round 3, ending the event in 44th. Taiga Iwasa carded a +6 78, good for a final finish of 45th, while Jordan Sams was +8 on the day, finishing the tournament tied for 34th.
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The par-72 course, at just over 7,000 yards for Round 3, was the site of 18 holes of competition per day for three rounds. No spectators were permitted at the event due to COVID-19 protocols.
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2021 Big West Men's Golf Championship
La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, CA
May 2-4, 2021
Big West Championship Headquarters
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