Golfer breaks academy record

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  An Air Force Academy golfer had the lowest score in school history April 13.

J.T. Hamamoto placed second overall at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and he finished 5 strokes under par -- 1 stroke behind the winner, Travis Bertoni from California Polytechnic State University.

The cadet carded a three-round total of 69-67-69--205. It is the lowest 54-hole tournament score in the history of the Air Force Academy, breaking the 2001 record of 207.

Hamamoto was tied with three other golfers heading into the final round and a 1-under par 69 helped him secure the runner-up position.

The Air Force team tied for 12th overall with an 867 (295-285-287). It was the lowest team score of the year for the Falcons. University of California, Los Angeles won the tournament.

The Falcons next play at the Brigham Young University Cougar Classic beginning April 23 in Provo, Utah. It will be the final regular season tournament before the Mountain West Conference championships.