Navarro makes most of NJCAA National Tournament experience
PLYMOUTH, Indiana – Co-Lin sophomore Alex Navarro made the most of his second trip to the NJCAA Division II National Golf Championship held at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana. Navarro, who qualified as an individual, finished in 15th place out of 130 golfers. The Valencia, Spain native fired a 7-over par 295 (67-74-77-78) and was in contention after the first two rounds.
"It was a great week of play under beautiful temperatures and skies," said Co-Lin head golf coach Allen Kent. "But the wind conditions were extremely challenging in the afternoon. I'm so proud of Alex and his accomplishments during his time at Co-Lin."
For the second year in a row, Navarro, a Lewis Clark State College (Idaho) commit, was named NJCAA Second Team All-American and to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team.
Twenty-two teams participated in the tournament. Kirkwood Community College (Iowa) won the team title 8-shots ahead of runner-up Parkland Community College (IL).
Warner Beach of Glendale Community College (CA) took the medalist honors with a 282 (67-70-76-69). Mississippi's top finisher was Chase Kaiser of Mississippi Gulf Coast who finished tied for seventh place at 290 (71-70-72-77).