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Pumariega named co-champion of Kiawah Classic

Andres Pumariega , golf
Senior Andres Pumariega shot a 1-over-par 73 in the final round of the three-day Kiawah Classic Tuesday, finishing in a tie for first place with Campbell’s Vaita Guillaume. File photo

Senior Andres Pumariega shot a 1-over-par 73 in the final round of the three-day Kiawah Classic Tuesday, finishing in a tie for first place with Campbell’s Vaita Guillaume.

Earning his fourth career tournament victory as a member of the Colonials, Pumariega posted a three-round total of 2-under 214 with scores of 70, 71 and 73 to earn the championship. He was in second place after 36 holes Monday, and bogeyed three of his first eight holes Tuesday, but quickly rebounded for birdies on Nos. 13, 14 and 16 to battle back.

“I really tried to stay patient and have a positive attitude,”  Pumariega said. “This was a tough course and I got off to a rocky start today, but I knew I had a chance to win if I stayed mentally focused.”

As a team, GW finished fifth of 21 with a combined three-round score of 47-over 911. The tournament took place at the Jack Nicklaus-designed par-72 Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island, S.C., and was the last competition for the Colonials until March 2012.

“This tournament gave us the boost we needed heading into our spring season,” head coach Terry Shaffer said. “I am pleased with how everyone played and I hope we can keep it up in the off season.”

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