Whether it’s under the Simon Fraser University team banner or as an individual, Chris Crisologo remains a hot commodity on the golf course.
The amateur entered his first pro event last week and proceeded to play seven-under-par golf at the Freedom 55 Financial Open at Vancouver’s Point Grey Golf and Country Club.
Crisologo, 21, finished the four-round tourney with a two-under 70 on Sunday, tied for 20th place and for low Canadian.
“I think the positive is just being able to come out and play well,” Crisologo told Golf B.C.’s Brad Zeimer. “I was able to compete with these guys, see what they do and compare myself to them.”
He credited his caddie – Alisha Lau, herself an up-and-coming golfer who will launch her college career at the University of Colorado in the fall – for helping stay on his game.
Although he wasn’t in the same zone as Tampa Bay-native Lee McCoy, who won the event by eight strokes, Crisologo put up strong numbers to build upon. He was at a U.S. Open qualifier in Tacoma on Monday, then flew to Mexico yesterday to represent B.C. at the Mexican Amateur championships.
All that, and he is still preparing for his senior season at SFU.
“I wanted to finish my four years. SFU gave me an awesome opportunity to play NCAA Division II so I want to honour (late) coach (John) Buchanan by staying here my last year.”
