Sept. 19, 2005

CORVALLIS, OR - The University of San Diego golf program began the 2005 fall season Monday, competing at Oregon State's Northwest Collegiate Classic. Torero Brian Phan leads all USD players, shooting a 2-under par 70-72 during the first two rounds at Trysting Tree Golf Club (Par 72; 7070 yards). True freshman George Coetzee opened up with a 1-under 71 and classmate Jake Yount shot 1-under 71 during second round play. Both are in a tie for 41st overall. The 15-team tournament continues on Tuesday.

USD Results
T13 Brian Phan (70-72; 142) -2
T41 George Coetzee (71-76; 147) + 3
T41 Jake Yount (76-71; 147) +3
T55 Jimmy Harris (75-74; 149) +5
T55 Bucky Coe (76-73; 149) +5

Team Standings
1 Oregon State (285-275; 560) -16
T2 Washington State (287-274; 561) -15
T2 Long Beach State (281-280; 561) -15
4 UT-Arlington (284-278; 562) -14
5 UC Irvine (282-283; 565) -11
6 New Mexico State (289-284; 573) -3
7 St. Mary's College (290-288; 578) +2
8 Oregon (293-286; 579) +3
9 Cal State Northridge (285-295; 580) +4
10 San Diego (292-290; 582) +6
11 Cal Poly SLO (290-297; 587) +11
12 Wichita State (296-297; 593) +17
13 San Jose State (291-306; 597) +21
14 U of Pacific (298-300; 598) +22
15 Portland (308-295; 603) +27