Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout Results

ALAMEDA, CA – Menlo Men's Golf continued to challenge seven nationally-ranked teams and 10 others out at Corica Park Golf Course on Tuesday as a strong third round from freshman QiFeng "Adam" Tong highlighted the Oaks collectively moving up two spots into 12th overall on the final day of the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout.

"Very happy with the result," said Director of Golf Jess Stimack. "It's the strongest regular season field in the West Region, and to finish that well without one of the best players in the PacWest in Jack Stark – our guys battled for all 54 holes. Us coaches are incredibly proud of this group. They have come a long way since September."

Oaks Highlights
-Team bested six others including Stan State, Northwest Nazarene, Hawaii Pacific, CSUSM, Saint Martin's, & Chaminade
-QiFeng "Adam" Tong and Cole Kroeker combined for 21 birdies in the tournament
-Tong elevated 22 spots with a strong 2-under-par 70 in his final round

Tong, Shell Combine To Pass Over 30 Golfers On Final Day
Propelled by six birdies spaced throughout his final 18 holes, Tong authored his best singular round of the season with a 2-under-70 on Tuesday. The effort resulted in a 22-spot jump in the leaderboard into a tie with junior Cole Kroeker for 35th overall at 2-over-par 218 in the tournament. Kroeker logged his 11th birdie of the competition in a final round that saw him shoot a 7-over-par 79.

In support of the team's 12th place finish, sophomore Emmett Shell was the third Oak qualifier at 3-over-par 219 with plenty of pars (12) plus three birdies guiding him into a tie for 41st overall after passing nine others along the way. Freshman Zihe Miao ended one stroke behind his opening round score, carding a 3-over-par 75 in his last round to finish tied for 78th at a 10-over-par 226.

Up Next
A trip to Beaumont is on the horizon for Menlo with Oak Valley Golf Club providing the backdrop for Cal State San Bernardino's Coyote Classic on Mar. 23-24.