University of Houston Athletics
De La Fuente Honored as The American Golfer of the Week
4/13/2023 12:42:00 PM | Men's Golf
Junior collects weekly award for third time in 2022-23
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior Santiago De La Fuente was recognized as the American Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week for the third time in 2022-23, the league office announced Thursday.
The Guadalajara, Mexico, native earned the award after tying for 17th with a score of even-par 216 at the Aggie Invitational in Bryan-College Station, earlier this week.
Competing in a field against student-athletes from six of the nation's Top-50 schools, De La Fuente lowered his score with each round and capped the regular season with a 70 in Tuesday's Final Round. After opening with a 74, he closed the 54-hole tournament with scores of 72-70.
The final two rounds marked his team-leading 21st and 22nd rounds of par or better this season.
This season, De La Fuente leads the Cougars with a 70.72 scoring average and 10 rounds in the 60s. He has led Houston in eight of the 10 events in which he has competed with eight straight Top-15 showings to begins his Cougar career after transferring from Arkansas Tech.
UP NEXT
De La Fuente and the Cougars open the postseason when they tee off at the American Athletic Conference Championships at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., on April 21-23.
Following the American Athletic Conference Championships, Houston looks to compete in NCAA Regional play. The Cougars will learn their NCAA postseason fate during the NCAA Selection Show. That show will air at Noon, Wednesday, May 3, on Golf Channel.
The 2023 NCAA Regionals will be held at six sites across the nation on May 15-17: Auburn University Club (Auburn, Ala.); Eagle Eye (Bath, Michigan); Bear's Best Las Vegas (Las Vegas); The Institute Golf Club (Morgan Hill, Calif.); Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club (Norman, Okla.) and The Cliffs at Keowee Falls (Salem, S.C.).
The Top Five teams and the low individual not on a qualifying team at each NCAA Regional will advance to the NCAA Championships set for May 26-31 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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The Guadalajara, Mexico, native earned the award after tying for 17th with a score of even-par 216 at the Aggie Invitational in Bryan-College Station, earlier this week.
Competing in a field against student-athletes from six of the nation's Top-50 schools, De La Fuente lowered his score with each round and capped the regular season with a 70 in Tuesday's Final Round. After opening with a 74, he closed the 54-hole tournament with scores of 72-70.The final two rounds marked his team-leading 21st and 22nd rounds of par or better this season.
This season, De La Fuente leads the Cougars with a 70.72 scoring average and 10 rounds in the 60s. He has led Houston in eight of the 10 events in which he has competed with eight straight Top-15 showings to begins his Cougar career after transferring from Arkansas Tech.
UP NEXT
De La Fuente and the Cougars open the postseason when they tee off at the American Athletic Conference Championships at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., on April 21-23.
Following the American Athletic Conference Championships, Houston looks to compete in NCAA Regional play. The Cougars will learn their NCAA postseason fate during the NCAA Selection Show. That show will air at Noon, Wednesday, May 3, on Golf Channel.
The 2023 NCAA Regionals will be held at six sites across the nation on May 15-17: Auburn University Club (Auburn, Ala.); Eagle Eye (Bath, Michigan); Bear's Best Las Vegas (Las Vegas); The Institute Golf Club (Morgan Hill, Calif.); Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club (Norman, Okla.) and The Cliffs at Keowee Falls (Salem, S.C.).
The Top Five teams and the low individual not on a qualifying team at each NCAA Regional will advance to the NCAA Championships set for May 26-31 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN PROJECT 17
Fans are invited to join Project 17 to support Houston Men's Golf. Project members provide financial support directly to Houston Men's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
For information about Project 17 or to join, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMGolf on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMGolf. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarmgolf.
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