Grant Amerson fired a brilliant round of 65 for Dos Pueblos, but San Marcos had four players shoot in the 70s and pulled out a 381-389 golf win at Rancho San Marcos on Wednesday.
The win vaulted the Royals into sole possession of first place in the Channel League with a 5-1 record. Dos Pueblos is 4-2.
“This was a fantastic match,” San Marcos coach Aaron Solis said. “Grant’s 6-under-65 was simply amazing — only one bogey on the day. It’s not an official Channel League record (7 under 63) but this was at a much more difficult course and is one of the best rounds in Channel League history.”
A couple of freshmen led the way for San Marcos (12-3 overall). Sam Metzger shot a career-best 1-over 72 and Chad Visser fired his best score with a 73. Niels Andersen carded a 77 and Bennett Reichard finished with a 79.
“The depth we had today proved to be decisive,” Solis said. “Having a throw-out score of 80 is awesome.
“I’m very proud of each player grinding it out to shoot their best score possible. This was a true team effort to beat a great team.”
Michael Nam shot a 72 for Dos Pueblos.
San Marcos
Niels Andersen 77
Ethan Habecker 80
Chris Wong 80
Chad Visser 73
Sam Metzger 72
Bennett Reichard 79
Dos Pueblos
Grant Amerson 65
Michael Nam 72
Anthony Blair 90
Mikha Benedictus 90
David Talley 81
Zach Steinburger 81
