November 2, 2026

Lance Christensen Jr. (Cheyenne River Sioux/Oglala) wins individual title at Yo Maui HPU Sharks Shootout

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Lance Christensen Jr. won the individual title at the Yo Maui HPU Sharks Shootout, shooting 67-64-66 for 197 (-13) over three rounds. He finished two strokes clear of Chaminade’s Dale Swartwood (-11).

Christensen opened with a 67 (-3), then fired a 64 (-6) in round two — a round featuring four birdies and an eagle — to jump into second place. He closed with a bogey-free 66 (-4) to take the title.

The win is Christensen’s first tournament victory of the year. The fifth-year senior from Kyle, S.D., was the runner-up in individual stroke play at the 2026 NCAA Division II national championships.

As a team, Colorado Christian finished second at -21, carding -7 in each of the three rounds, one stroke behind Hawaii-Hilo (-22).

The Sharks Shootout closes the Cougars’ fall season.

Colorado Christian opens its spring season Feb. 22, 2027, at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif.

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