GW Golf's Pumariega Crowned Co-Champion of Kiawah Classic

Tuesday, November 1

Kiawah Island, SC - Turtle Point G.C.

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George Washington University

Kiawah Island Intercollegiate

Senior Andres Pumariega shot a 2-under 214 to be crowned Co-Champion of the Kiawah Classic in Kiawah Island, S.C., on Tuesday.

11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf

Nov. 1, 2011

Results

Final Results

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Senior Andres Pumariega shot a 1-over-par 73 in the final round of the three-day Kiawah Classic on Tuesday to earn co-medalist honors of the tournament with Campbell's Vaita Guillaume. Pumariega posted a three-round total of 2-under 214 with scores of 70, 71 and 73 to capture his fourth career tournament victory as a member of the George Washington men's golf team.

"I couldn't be prouder of how Andres finished up today," said head coach Terry Shaffer ('79). "He played very well and deserved to win."

Pumariega sat in second place out of 105 golfers through 36 holes of action on Monday, but erased the one stroke difference in the final round to earn a share of the tournament title. He started Tuesday play on hole No. 3 and bogeyed three of his first eight holes, but rebounded for birdies on Nos. 13, 14 and 16 to battle back to the top of the leaderboard.

"I really tried to stay patient and have a positive attitude," said Pumariega. "This was a tough course and I got off to a rocky start today, but I knew I had a chance to win if I stayed mentally focused."

The Colonials finished fifth as a squad in the 21-team pack with a combined three-round score of 47-over 911. Campbell and Kennesaw State shared the team title with scores of 17-over 881. The tournament, which consisted of 21 teams from 13 different conferences, took place at the Jack Nicklaus-designed par-72 Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island, S.C.

Freshman Jack Persons shot a final-round score of 8-over 80 to finish in a tie for 21^st place with a 54-hole total of 10-over 226. Senior Martin Liu, who sat in 85^th after round one, shot a 5-over 77 Tuesday to finish in a tie for 65^th with a three-round 22-over 238.

Senior Taylor Fuqua shot a 7-over 79 in the final round for a three-day 23-over 239 to tie for 72^nd place. Freshman Jonathan Dresnick finished in a tie for 88^th after shooting a final-round 12-over 84 for a 54-hole total of 27-over 243.

"This tournament gave us the boost we needed heading into our spring season," said Coach Shaffer. "I am pleased with how everyone played and I hope we can keep it up in the offseason."

The Colonials take a break until March 2012 when they kick off their spring season at the Appalachian State Bash at the Beach. The tournament will take place at the Surf Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from March 7-8.