Jack Dukeminier, an Oregon alumnus, captured the Royal Oaks Invitational, posting rounds of 70-74-71 to finish at 1-under 215 and win by one shot at his home course, Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Wash.
Dukeminier entered the final round in a four-way tie for the lead before separating himself from the pack with a steady 1-under 71. It proved enough to secure the title by the narrowest of margins.
Nilay Naik of the University of Michigan finished runner-up at even-par 216, following rounds of 73-71-72 to end one stroke behind Dukeminier.
Vidur Subramaniam of the University of Washington took third at 3-over 219 after rounds of 75-72-72.
The absence of two-time defending champion Dane Huddleston was noticeable. Huddleston, an Illinois golfer who will enter his senior season this fall, had won the last two Royal Oaks Invitational titles but did not appear in this year's field. While no official reason was given, his absence coincided with the June 8 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, during which many elite collegiate players competed at 10 qualifying sites nationwide.
For Dukeminier, the victory was made even more meaningful by where it came. The former Oregon golfer converted a share of the 36-hole lead into victory at his home club, closing with the only under-par total of the championship to secure the Royal Oaks Invitational title.