Sakata Takes Home First Place Against FAU

The Army West Point men's golf team saw firstie captain Dean Sakata finish the day's best golfer in a head-to-head with Florida Atlantic here Monday. Sakata notched a score of 70 during the one round, 18-hole competition to finish 1-under par at the beautiful Delray Dunes. The Diamond Bar, Calif., native averaged even on the Par 3's and Par 4's, while playing 1-under on the Par 5's. Despite Sakata's strong performance, the Black Knights ultimately fell to their hosts 293 (+9) - 302 (+18). The teams treated the day like a normal tournament playing five guys, counting only the top four scores. The Cadets selected Sakata, Nick Turner, James McKee, Gunnar Doyle and Justin Williamson as their top group before the start of the day. Doyle shot a 4-over par to finish at 75 and earn Army's second-best finish. The Black Knights' next golfer that had his score count toward the final total was McKee, who fired a 78 (+7). Closing out the Cadets' top four count was Williamson who carded a 79 (+8). Read More