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Will Dodson
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SMU used a final-round charge to secure the 2005 Wells Fargo WAC Men's Golf Championship. SMU's Will Dodson earned individual honors, firing a final round 71 for a three-day 214 (-2). SMU and Tulsa tied during regulation, but the Mustangs won the title during the first-hole playoff.
During the first playoff hole, Tulsa withdrew its team, giving the Mustangs the title. The playoff is set with two players from each team teeing off first, then the final three from each team to follow. The top four scores are recorded, settling the match. The first four golfers had teed off and were standing in the fairway when the match was called. Tulsa withdrew from the match before the final six golfers had hit their first shot.
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Tulsa entered the final round with a one stroke, but suffered a bogey on the final hole to tie SMU at 889 (+25). During the first playoff hole, SMU claimed its second-straight WAC title. Taking third was Fresno State which shot a 288 on the final day, with three players firing one-under 71's. In fourth was Nevada at 904, while host school, Louisiana Tech finished fifth (910). Rice brought home sixth (914), Hawaii finished seventh (921) and San Jose State finish eighth (923). Rounding out the field was UTEP (928) and Boise State (937).
SMU's Will Dodson fired a 72-71-71 for a 214 (-2) to claim medalist honors. Taking second was David Kim of San Jose State who had a three-day score of 75-72-72 (219). Finishing third was Tulsa's Sam Korbe. The day-one leader shot rounds of 71-78-71 (220), leading the Hurricane.
The WAC announced its 2005 honors after the tournament.
All-WAC
First Team
Will Dodson, Jr., SMU
Colt Knost, So., SMU
James Allenby, So., UTEP
Ryan Carter, Sr., Fresno State
David Kim, So., San Jose State
Second Team
Preston Smith, So., Louisiana Tech
Adam Hagen, , Jr., Nevada
Sam Korbe, So., Tulsa
Scott Abbott, Sr., SMU
Jarrett Hamamoto, Jr., Hawaii
Coach of the Year
Jay Loar, SMU
Freshman of the Year
Matt Hastings, Boise State
Player of the Year
Will Dodson, Jr., SMU
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