Miami Redhawks' strong finish secures Kapolei Invitational title

October 31, 2024 | by Amit Pandey of AmateurGolf.com

Dane Huddleston (Utah Valley Athletics Photo)

The Miami Redhawks were the only team to post an under-par score on the final day, securing a commanding 13-shot victory

The Miami Redhawks men’s golf team, featuring Cameron Pero, Morgan Blythe, Michael Weber, Matthew Mattioli, and Brett Podobinski, posted a team total of 7-under 857 to secure victory in the second Kapolei Invitational at Kapolei Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii.

The Redhawks recorded rounds of 287-287-283, pulling away with a 13-stroke margin over San Diego, who finished in second place at 6-over after rounds of 287-291-292.

Entering the final round, Miami was tied for the lead with host Hawaii, both teams posting 36-hole scores of 287-287 and 285-289, respectively, to sit at 2-under 574. However, Miami’s final round, featuring a combined 5-under par, with 11 birdies on the front nine alone, proved decisive despite seven bogeys and a double bogey.

Sophomore Morgan Blythe led the charge with a 2-under final round, ending the tournament in a tie for second place individually at 3-under 213.

The Redhawks dominated several tournament stats, leading with 53 birdies and posting the best Par 4 average at 4.13. They also ranked second on Par 3 scoring at 3.10, just behind Utah Valley, who averaged 3.07.

In the individual competition, Utah Valley’s sophomore Dane Huddleston claimed the title with a 6-under 210 after rounds of 67-75-68, finishing three strokes ahead of a tight field of five runners-up.

Huddleston won the 2024 Washington Amateur and finished T3 at the Oregon State Invitational.

Those tied for second at 3-under included Texas State junior Saake Siltala, Miami’s Blythe, Hawaii sophomore Abson Cabello, Butler junior Will Horne, and San Diego sophomore You Seong Choi.

Results: Kapolei Invitational

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Dane Huddleston	Woodland, WA	600	67-75-68=210
T2	Sakke Siltala	, Finland	400	66-74-73=213
T2	Morgan Blythe	, England	400	71-72-70=213
T2	Anson Cabello	Kahului, HI	400	72-70-71=213
T2	Will Horne	, England	400	73-73-67=213

View full results for Kapolei Invitational

About the Kapolei Invitational

Miami Redhawks' strong finish secures Kapolei Invitational title

54 hole men's college tournament hosted by the University of Hawaii. Team (best four scores out of five players each round) and individual competitions.