SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (September 9, 2008) Michael Whitehead’s one-over par 72 was Rice University’s best score Tuesday as the Owls concluded play at the San Francisco Invitational. The tournament held at the historic Olympic Club was the team’s first competition of the fall season.
Whitehead, who had shot rounds of 77 and 76 on Monday, finished in a tie for 42nd along with teammate Michael Buttacavoli. Buttacavoli had opened tournament play with a 72 Monday, shot a 74 later that afternoon but carded a 79 to finish with a three-round score of 225.
Also competing for Rice were Kyle Kelley (T-63 – 77-78-76-231), Christopher Brown (T-67 – 77-79-77-233) and Robert Burrow (70 – 82-76-76-234).
As a team, Rice finished in 14th place at the season opener. The Owls shot a 301 Tuesday after team scores of 303 and 304 to finish with a 908.
California’s Mike Jensen tied for first individually with a three-round score of 213 (even par) and helped lead the Bears to the team title by eight strokes over second place Colorado. Cal had an 11 stroke lead over the field after Monday’s play and held on to win after shooting a 293 Tuesday. Colorado carded a 286 for the final round.
Colorado’s Derek Tolan shared individual medalist honors.
Rice returns to action next week when the Owls travel to the Kansas Invitational hosted by the University of Kansas.
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