Adam Navigato Claims CCAA Golfer of the Week Award

Adam Navigato Claims CCAA Golfer of the Week Award

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SAN RAMON, Calif. - After shooting his way to a tournament record at the Otter Invitational, UC San Diego sophomore Adam Navigato has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Golfer of the Week for Oct. 11-17.

Navigato’s tournament victory is the first of his collegiate career, and the first UC San Diego golfer to claim individual medalist honors since Oct. 2015. The Solana Beach native fired off rounds of 69, 65 and 65 to go 17-under at Blackhorse and ease to the win seven strokes ahead of his nearest competitor. His 199 stroke tally topped the tournament’s previous best score by nine strokes.

Throughout three rounds of play, he carded one eagle, 21 birdies, 26 pars and just six bogeys. Navigato's eagle came in the second round on the par-5 eighth hole, while his third round featured nine birdies.

"Adam had a spectacular tournament and his play was among the best 54-hole performances I have seen in my 20 years as a college coach," said UC San Diego head coach Jim Ragan.

With its fall season now complete, the Tritons break from competition until Feb. 5-6, 2018, playing in the field at the Fujikura Invitational, hosted by Cal State San Marcos at Shadowridge in Vista.
 
2017-18 Men’s Golfer of the Week
Sept. 13-19 Kelley Sullivan, Chico State
Sept. 20-26 - none -
Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Chris Tuulik, Cal State San Marcos
Oct. 4-10 Colby Dean, Chico State
Oct. 11-17 Adam Navigato, UC San Diego