Arsit Areephun, a junior at the University of Delaware, secured second place for the second consecutive year at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, finishing with an impressive 54-hole score of 8-under par 205. The tournament, held at The Park in West Palm Beach, featured a competitive 15-team field. Areephun had standout rounds of 68, 71, and 66 throughout the event, ultimately finishing just two shots behind the winner. Chikun Xin, another Blue Hens golfer, placed 11th with a total score of 230 (+17).

By the Numbers
  • Areephun's scores: 68-71-66 = 205 (-8)
  • Xin's scores: 76-78-76 = 230 (+17)
State of Play
  • Areephun opened the tournament with a 3-under par 68, tying for first after day one.
  • He made a strong finish with a 5-under par 66 on the final day, tying for the lowest round.
What's Next

Areephun's strong performance reinforces his competitiveness and sets the stage for further achievements next season. Both he and Xin will likely continue to seek opportunities to improve and excel in upcoming tournaments.

Bottom Line

Areephun’s consistent performance at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship highlights his potential and resilience in collegiate golf. His repeated runner-up finish underscores the importance of support for minority-serving institutions in sports.