Pasatiempo pressure: Jakubcik chasing rare repeat at Western Intercollegiate
4/16/2025 | by Kyle Rector of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Western Intercollegiate Men's College Golf Tournament, Pasatiempo Golf Club
Arizona’s Filip Jakubcik is one round away from becoming the first repeat Western Intercollegiate champion since 1966.
University of Arizona junior Filip Jakubcik is poised to make history at the 78th Western Intercollegiate, held at the storied Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California. Leading the field at 9-under-par after two rounds, Jakubcik aims to become the first golfer in nearly six decades to successfully defend his title at this prestigious collegiate event.
A Rare Opportunity
The Western Intercollegiate, established in 1947, has seen only a select few repeat champions in its rich history. Notable among them:
John Lotz (San Jose State): Achieved an unprecedented three consecutive victories in 1961, 1962, and 1963.
Ken Venturi (San Jose State): Secured titles in 1951 and 1953 before winning the U.S. Open in 1964.
Al Nelson (Saint Mary's): Captured back-to-back wins in 1948 and 1949.
Arne Dokka (Cal State Los Angeles): The last to win consecutive titles, triumphing in 1965 and 1966.
Joel Kribel (Stanford): Won in 1997 and again in 1999, demonstrating consistent high-level play.
Jakubcik's potential to join this elite group underscores the significance of his performance this week.
The Final Challenge
Jakubcik's consistent play, highlighted by a 4-under 66 in the second round, has positioned him as the frontrunner. However, the competition remains fierce. UNLV's Caden Fioroni trails by just one stroke, while a group of contenders, including Arizona's Zach Pollo, Washington's Finn Koelle, Pepperdine's Mahanth Chirravuri, and Stanford's Nathan Wang, are within striking distance.
As the final round unfolds, all eyes will be on Jakubcik to see if he can etch his name alongside the legends of the Western Intercollegiate.
About the Western Intercollegiate
54-hole men's college tournament hosted by San Jose State University. “The Western” is one of the most highly recognized national collegiate tournaments, conducted since 1946 Pasatiempo Golf Club; a historic venue where a player’s talent is always we...
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