The San Diego State men's golf team is currently tied for ninth at the Pauma Valley Invitational after the first round, scoring 1-over 285 alongside No. 3 Florida. SDSU is ranked 28th in the latest standings and sits just ahead of No. 2 Virginia and No. 9 Illinois, both at +3, in a competitive 16-team field. Senior Chanachon Chokprajakchat and sophomore Kai Hirayama led the Aztecs, both shooting a 3-under 68 to tie for eighth among 92 golfers. The team will continue the tournament with the second round starting at 8:10 a.m. PT Tuesday.

By the Numbers
  • SDSU is tied for ninth place with No. 3 Florida, both at 1-over 285.
  • Chanachon Chokprajakchat and Kai Hirayama are tied for eighth, both shooting 68 (-3).
State of Play
  • Leading the tournament is No. 15 Tennessee at 11-under 273.
  • SDSU is positioned between No. 6 LSU and No. 10 Texas Tech, both at 1-under 283.
What's Next

The Aztecs will play their second round on the 10th hole, competing alongside teams ranked No. 2 Virginia, No. 3 Florida, and No. 9 Illinois. Progress in the tournament will be crucial for both team and individual standings.

Bottom Line

To improve their position in the Pauma Valley Invitational, SDSU must maintain strong play in the upcoming rounds, particularly from their top performers who are already gaining momentum.