Academy golfers finish 8th in conference Published May 3, 2004 SUNRIVER, Ore. (AFPN) -- The Air Force Academy men's golf team finished in eighth place here at the Mountain West Conference Championships Crosswater Course. The Falcons improved their score each day of the event, carding a three-day total of 320-306-303. The tournament was the team's final event of the season.Air Force opened the event with a disappointing total of 320 and never recovered. J.T. Hamamoto finished tied for 20th overall. He was the team's top finisher.University of New Mexico overcame a three-stroke deficit heading into the final round to force a playoff with Brigham Young University for the team title. The Lobos shot a 2-under 286 to the Cougars 1-over 289 on the final 18 holes. The teams were tied with 54-hole totals of 867, which forced the team playoff. New Mexico won the first playoff hole by a stroke (17-16) and captured its second straight conference golf championship.