The Sun Devil men’s golf team is heading back to familiar territory, and if recent history is any indication, they’ll be feeling right at home. Arizona State is set to compete in the Cabo Collegiate from March 1-3 at the stunning Twin Dolphin Golf Club, where they’ve already made their mark in back-to-back years.
Currently ranked No. 7 in the nation, ASU sits at 48-23-1 in head-to-head competition this season. That includes a strong third-place finish at the Amer Ari Invitational in Hawaii earlier this month - a tournament that doubled as a showcase for senior standout Michael Mjaaseth.
Mjaaseth’s Masterclass in Hawaii
Let’s talk about what Mjaaseth just did in Hawaii. The two-time All-American from Norway didn’t just play well - he delivered one of the most impressive performances in program history.
Mjaaseth fired back-to-back rounds of 9-under 63 to open the Amer Ari Invitational, then closed with a 1-under 71 to finish third overall at 19-under 197. That 63?
He did it twice in two days. That’s elite territory, and it’s not the first time he’s gone low.
Here’s a quick look at some of Mjaaseth’s best career rounds:
- 63 (-9), Amer Ari, R1 - Feb. 5, 2026
- 63 (-9), Amer Ari, R2 - Feb. 6, 2026
- 64 (-8), Amer Ari, R1 - Feb. 6, 2025
- 65 (-6), Thunderbird Collegiate, R1 - April 14, 2023
- 66 (-6), Maui Jim Individual, R3 - Sept.
10, 2022
- 66 (-4), NCAA Championships, R3 - May 29, 2023
Mjaaseth entered the Amer Ari ranked 20th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and 23rd in the NCAA Scoreboard. After what he just pulled off in Hawaii, those numbers are likely heading north.
Sun Devils Climbing the Rankings
As of February 12, Mjaaseth leads the way for ASU at No. 14 in the Clippd NCAA Scoreboard rankings. Right behind him is Connor Williams at No. 17, and Fifa Laopakdee rounds out the team’s top trio at No.
- Those rankings reflect more than just potential - they speak to consistent, high-level play across the board.
Cabo Collegiate: A Familiar Proving Ground
The Sun Devils know how to win in Cabo. In fact, they’ve done it each of the past two years.
Last year, ASU led wire-to-wire at Twin Dolphin, holding off No. 6 Oklahoma State with a 15-under 838 (276-279-288) - enough for a five-stroke cushion.
Fifa Laopakdee was a key piece in that effort, tying for first individually after a 3-under final round that featured four birdies and the best par-4 scoring average in the field. Mjaaseth wasn’t far behind, finishing in the top five with a steady 5-under 208.
Go back one more year to 2024, and it was more of the same. ASU closed with an 11-under 273 - the lowest round of the day - to win the 15-team Cabo Collegiate by nine strokes.
Only two other teams even managed to go under par in that final round. Preston Summerhays led the charge with an 8-under 205 to finish third, while Mjaaseth again made noise on the par-5s, going 7-under to tie for second in scoring on those holes.
Twin Dolphin: A Scenic but Serious Test
Set against the backdrop of the Baja desert and the Sea of Cortez, Twin Dolphin Golf Club is no vacation round. Designed by PGA champion Fred Couples, the course blends natural arroyos, rugged bunkers, and quick greens with dramatic elevation changes. It’s a layout that demands precision and rewards creativity - a perfect fit for a program like ASU that thrives on aggressive, confident golf.
What’s Next
With momentum from Hawaii and a history of success in Cabo, the Sun Devils are heading into March with plenty of reasons to feel good. Mjaaseth is playing some of the best golf of his career, Williams and Laopakdee are trending up, and the team as a whole looks locked in.
Here’s where the top four Sun Devils stand in the NCAA Scoreboard rankings heading into the Cabo Collegiate:
- Michael Mjaaseth - No. 13
- Connor Williams - No. 19
- Fifa Laopakdee - No. 33
- Peer Wernicke - No. 174
The stage is set. The course is familiar. And if the Sun Devils keep playing the way they have, there’s every reason to believe they could be hoisting the trophy in Cabo once again.