COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho 926 0 University of the Pacific men’s golf team claimed second place at the inaugural CDA National Reserve Invitational at the CDA National Reserve in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, posting a team score of six under par (-6). The tournament featured 16 teams and 96 individual participants.
Pacific finished just behind Saint Mary9s, the tournament champion, but surged in the third round with the best team performance of the event, shooting six under par. The Tigers9 junior Will Tanaka and Bradley Smolinski led the individual standings for Pacific, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Tanaka finished at six under par and recorded an eagle, while Smolinski posted a four-under par score.
Additional Wildcats in the Pacific lineup also delivered strong results. Junior Felix Bouchard, freshman Aiden Tiet and junior Guillaume Paquette all finished within the top 30 individually, with Paquette also registering an eagle during the tournament. All five Pacific Tigers who competed ranked in the top third of the overall field.
Making his season debut as the team’s individual competitor, junior Leonas Jung finished in the top 15 individually, highlighting his performance with an eagle on hole 16.
Looking ahead, Pacific will compete next at the Mark Simpson Invitational in Colorado on September 29-30, 2026. The Tigers will then host the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational at The Reserve at Spanos Park from October 12-14, 2026, an event with free admission to spectators.
CSB Take
The University of the Pacific men’s golf team demonstrated depth and skill in their season opener by finishing second at the CDA National Reserve Invitational. With multiple players achieving top-tier individual finishes and recording eagles, the Tigers have established early-season momentum. Hosting the upcoming Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational provides an excellent opportunity to build on this promising start while engaging local fans. Continued solid performances in upcoming tournaments will be crucial for Pacific as they seek to advance their standing in the 2026-27 season.
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