Josh Carter | Posted: 21 Oct 2019 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020

Two Cougars in top-15 after day one in Stockton

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STOCKTON, Calif. — Rhett Rasmussen and Peter Kuest both finished in the top-15 after Monday's first round of the Pacific Invitational, putting BYU tied for seventh as a team.

Rasmussen carded a team-high four birdies on his way to posting a first-round 71 (-1) and ending the day tied for ninth. Kuest currently sits tied for 14th after shooting a 72 (E) Monday. He carded three birdies and an eagle on the day. 

Cole Ponich came next for the Cougars, shooting a one-over 73 to put him tied for 25th. Carson Lundell and Brock Stanger, competing as an individual, both carded first-round 75's (+3) to finish tied for 51st. Kelton Hirsch currently sits in 84th place after posting an eight-over 80 Monday. 

As a team, BYU shot a first-round 291 (+3). WCC foe Santa Clara carded a 289 (+1) to finish day one tied for fourth, while tournament-host Pacific is currently in 16th place with a 310 (+22).

The Cougars will play another round of 18 holes tomorrow, followed by a final round on Wednesday. Live stats and the leaderboard can be found at GolfStat.com.

Day One Individual Results

Player Round 1 To Par Position
Rhett Rasmussen 71 -1 T9
Peter Kuest 72 E T14
Cole Ponich 73 +1 T25
Carson Lundell 75 +3 T51
Kelton Hirsch 80 +8 T84
*Brock Stanger 75 +3 T51

*Competing as individual

 

Day One Team Results (Top 8 Only)

Team Round 1 To Par Position
San Jose State 282 -6 1
Long Beach State 286 -2 2
Sacramento State 288 E 3
Santa Clara 289 +1 T4
Washington State 289 +1 T4
CSU - Northridge 289 +1 T4
BYU 291 +3 T7
Fresno State 291 +3 T7

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