SMU men’s golf will be competing in the John A. Burns Intercollegiate this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The tournament is hosted by the University of Hawai’i and is played at the Leilehua Golf Course. The competition is now in its 34th year.
16 teams from some of the country’s top-ranked programs will compete in the 6,916-yard, par 72 course. Local competitors include UTEP and Texas A&M.
SMU finished in ninth place last year. Current sophomore James Kwon took third place, carding a three-round total of 9-under 207.
SMU junior golfer Kelly Kraft is on the Watch List for the 2010 Ben Hogan Award. The honor is given to the top men’s college golfer, according to all competitions during a 12-month period. It is the most prestigious award in men’s college golf. Semi-finalists will be announced April 14 and the Hogan Award presentation will be held on May 24.
