Björken In The Lead, CSUMB Second At Otter Invitational

Sophomore Simon Björken holds a 1-stroke lead entering final round

October 17, 2022

By: Kevin Gilmore (@OtterKevin)

SEASIDE, Calif. — Simon Björken was on fire Monday, opening the 2022 Otter Invitational with rounds of a67 and 69 to claim a 1–stoke lead through 36 holes at Bayonet Golf Course.

Led by the sophomore Swede, the No. 33 Otters calimed sole possession for second place through two rounds. No. 4 Barry University leads the 18–team field at 7–under 569. CSUMB is second at 578 (+2). Sonoma State (581) and Cal State East Bay (587) will join the Buccaneers and Otters in the leaders foresome for Tuesday's final round.

In addition to Björken, sophomore A.J. Fitzgerald (Salinas/Palma School) had a big day representing CSUMB's B team. He matched Björken for low round of the tournament with a 67 in the second round and sits in fourth place at 3–under 141.

Sophomores Liam Allder (Sundsvall, Sweden) and Tommy Kimberling (Rancho Cucamonga/Los Osos HS) also earned spots in the Top 25, tying for 23rd at 3–over 147. Jack Deaner (Carmichael/Jesuit HS) also earned a spot in the top half of the 94–golfer as his 148 placed him 33rd overall.

The Otter Invitational concludes with 18 holes Tuesday at Bayonet Golf Course. The teams will play a shotgun start beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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