Former TCU golfer Eli Cole places third at Southern California Open

11/5/2014 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Eli Cole

In an event won by former PGA TOUR player John Mallinger, amateur Eli Cole from Beverly Hills finished five shots back in third place

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2014) — Former Texas Christian University golfer Eli Cole, a native of Beverly Hills, Calif., took low amateur honors at the Southern California Open. Cole, who finished up his senior season with the Horned Frogs in 2013, shot a final round 64 after posting 68-69 in the first two rounds to finish alone in third place, five shots back of winner John Mallinger. Cole's 64 was tied for the second lowest round of the tournament, which was held at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, as well as Monarch Beach Golf Club in Dana Point. Cole has had an impressive 2014 on the golf course, despite not taking home any trophies. He placed seventh at the Terra Cotta Invitational, tied for tenth at the Sunnehanna Amateur, and reached the final 16 in the U.S. Amateur. Cole was low amateur by 13 strokes as the second best non-professional, Sahith Theegala, tied for 33rd at even-par. Theegala is a senior at Diamond Bar High School, and won the Coronado City Championship by eight strokes back in September. Theegala has committed to play collegiately for Pepperdine University next fall.

About the Southern California Open

The Championship will be a 54 hole stroke play tournament contested over three days. Following the conclusion of 36 holes, the field will be cut to the Low 54 players for the final round. Championship is open to both Professionals and Amateurs. To en...

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