Texas A&M, BYU's Zac Jones win Arizona Intercollegiate
February 1, 2023 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Zac Jones, View results for Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate, Tucson Country Club
Aggies outlast host Wildcats in a shootout at Tucson Country Club while Jones wins by three
There was a good ol' fashioned western shootout at the Tucson Country Club and at the end, Texas A&M was left standing after posting a three-shot to win the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate on Tuesday.
The Aggies posted a team score of 36-under 828 for the 54-hole event to claim the team title after holding off a hard-charging Arizona squad which drew to within three strokes after carding a final round 10-under 278 on its home course to finish at 33-under for the tournament.
Texas A&M and Arizona were tied with four holes remaining, but Bennett birdied three of his last four holes on his way to a 68 to lead the Aggies to their third team title of the season.
BYU's Zac Jones put together rounds of 65-69-66 to claim medalist honors at 16-under 200 to earn his first collegiate victory by three strokes over Arizona's Cal McCoy. Long Beach State's Ian Gilligan along with Arizona teammates Chaz Aurilia and Johnny Walker tied for third at 12-under while U.S. Amateur champion Sam Bennett of Texas A&M tied for sixth with teammate Phichaksn Maichon at 9-under 207.
“Zac made it look easy out there,” said BYU director of golf Todd Miller. "He drove the ball and putted like a machine. He hit his irons flush and seemed to land the ball on his yardage every time, but the thing that impressed me most was his composure down the stretch."
BYU Athletic Communications contributed to this report
The Aggies posted a team score of 36-under 828 for the 54-hole event to claim the team title after holding off a hard-charging Arizona squad which drew to within three strokes after carding a final round 10-under 278 on its home course to finish at 33-under for the tournament.
BYU's Zac Jones put together rounds of 65-69-66 to claim medalist honors at 16-under 200 to earn his first collegiate victory by three strokes over Arizona's Cal McCoy. Long Beach State's Ian Gilligan along with Arizona teammates Chaz Aurilia and Johnny Walker tied for third at 12-under while U.S. Amateur champion Sam Bennett of Texas A&M tied for sixth with teammate Phichaksn Maichon at 9-under 207.
“Zac made it look easy out there,” said BYU director of golf Todd Miller. "He drove the ball and putted like a machine. He hit his irons flush and seemed to land the ball on his yardage every time, but the thing that impressed me most was his composure down the stretch."
BYU Athletic Communications contributed to this report
Results: Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland, UT | 600 | 65-69-66=200 | |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch, CO | 400 | 67-66-70=203 | |
| T3 | Reno, NV | 300 | 70-66-68=204 | |
| T3 | Chandler, AZ | 300 | 64-71-69=204 | |
| T3 | Phoenix, AZ | 300 | 67-66-71=204 |
About the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
54 hole men's college tournament hosted by the University of Arizona. Team and individual competitions, with the best four of five rounds each day comprising the team score.
Most Popular Articles
FINAL RESULTS: 2026 Australian Men’s Amateur Championship
Feb 6, 2026Billy Dowling pulled away with a closing 7-under 63 to win the 2026 adidas Australian Men’s Amateur Championship at 18-under.
2026 Ben Hogan Award Watch List: 35 Names to Know This Spring
Jan 29, 2026The 2026 Ben Hogan Award watch list is out—35 college golf standouts are in the early mix for the game’s top individual honor.
Koivun powers Auburn to breakthrough Amer Ari victory
Feb 7, 2026Koivun’s 25-under week sparks Auburn’s record-setting win in Hawaii
Titleist Fitting Philosophy: The Competitive Amateur’s Fastest Path to Lower Scores
Jan 26, 2026Competitive golf is a game of small edges. Titleist’s fitting approach combines expert human insight and honest data
Early Invites Announced for the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Jan 24, 2026A running list of the first confirmed names headed to Augusta.