Paine golf team looks to build on SIAC title

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Frustrated with the sport, Victor Tapia kicked golf to the curb. The Morelia, Mexico native decided to focus on getting an economics degree at a college in his home country. Then, his buddy Carlos Solis called him.

Paine College needed another golfer, and Tapia took little time mulling the decision. With everything already in orders – SAT scores, passport, etc. – Tapia enolled in January. “I like golf,” he said. “This is something I always wanted to do.”

The freshman golfer and his Lions teammates are enjoying golf a little more these days. After winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Classic almost two weeks ago, Paine is shifting its focus to its biggest event of its season.

On Friday, the Lions will play in the NCAA Division II portion of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship at PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The 54-hole event runs through Sunday.

“I think we’re going to do well over there,” Tapia said. “We’re just enjoying the moment of winning this (SIAC) championship.”