Texas Men’s Golf Makes History with Record-Breaking Runner-Up Finish at Amer Ari Invitational
WAIMEA, Hawaii - The Texas Men’s Golf team didn’t just show up at the Amer Ari Invitational - they rewrote the record books. With a scorching final-round 21-under 267, the No. 4-ranked Longhorns surged into second place at Mauna Lani Resort, finishing the 54-hole tournament at a program-best 64-under-par 800. That mark not only shattered Texas’ previous low total score but also set a new school record for score versus par.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t just a strong performance - it was a statement. In a 20-team field stacked with top-tier talent, including nine teams ranked in the Top 25 and four in the Top 10, Texas proved they’re not just contenders this season - they’re legitimate threats to win every time they tee it up.
Potter, Morrison, Maas Lead the Charge
Senior Luke Potter continued his standout season, finishing fourth individually at 18-under 198 (63-65-70). While his final-round 70 was his highest of the tournament, it was still a steady effort highlighted by six birdies, including a strong front nine that kept Texas in the hunt. With three top-six finishes in five events this season, Potter is playing like a guy who’s not just chasing wins - he’s chasing legacy.
Right behind him were fellow seniors Tommy Morrison and Christiaan Maas, both tying for eighth at 16-under 200. Morrison caught fire in the final round, carding an 8-under 64 that vaulted him 11 spots up the leaderboard.
Starting on hole 3, he rattled off seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 15th, offsetting a lone bogey. That’s the kind of round that flips team standings - and Morrison delivered when it mattered most.
Maas wasn’t far behind, firing a 7-under 65 on Saturday. Starting on hole 2, he matched Morrison’s birdie count and added an eagle of his own on the par-5 10th.
A double bogey was the only blemish on an otherwise electric round. Like Morrison, Maas now has four top-eight finishes in six events this season - consistency that’s been the backbone of Texas’ success.
Depth That Delivers
While the top three grabbed headlines, the depth of this Texas squad was on full display. Graduate Matt Comegys posted a 4-under 68 in the final round to finish at 9-under 207, tying for 38th. He sprinkled in five birdies and kept mistakes to a minimum, showing the kind of veteran steadiness that coaches love to see.
Sophomore Eduardo Derbez Torres continued his quiet rise, finishing tied for 24th at 12-under 204. His final-round 70 featured six birdies, and he’s proving to be a reliable contributor in the middle of the lineup.
And don’t overlook junior Jack Gilbert, who competed as an individual but played like someone eyeing a spot in the starting five. His bogey-free 7-under 65 on Saturday was one of the best rounds of the day, and he finished tied with Comegys at 9-under 207. When your sixth guy is going that low, you know your program’s in a good place.
Big Picture: Texas Trending Up
Texas entered the final round in third place, having climbed from sixth after the opening day. Their Saturday surge pushed them past No.
5 Arizona State and solidified a runner-up finish behind No. 7 Auburn, who took the title with a jaw-dropping 77-under 787.
Auburn’s Jackson Koivun ran away with individual medalist honors at 25-under 191, but Texas wasn’t far behind - and they left Hawaii with more than just a second-place trophy.
They left with momentum, confidence, and a pair of new school records: lowest 54-hole total (800) and lowest score vs. par (64-under). Both marks broke records set at last year’s Amer Ari Invitational, signaling real year-over-year growth.
What’s Next
The Longhorns will get a few weeks to regroup before heading to Las Vegas for the Southern Highlands Collegiate from March 1-3. If this performance in Hawaii is any indication, they’ll arrive in the desert not just ready to compete - but ready to win.
This team is deep. It’s experienced. And it’s peaking at the right time.
Texas golf isn’t just chasing hardware this spring - they’re chasing history.