Trio of Pepperdine Golfers Shine at Western Intercollegiate

Lee, Siravo, and Chirravuri all finish first round at 2-under par.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:40am

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The No. 13 Pepperdine men's golf team had a strong start at the Western Intercollegiate tournament, with Byungho Lee, Brady Siravo, and Mahanth Chirravuri all finishing the first round at 2-under par and tied for 11th place overall. The Waves are currently tied for 5th place out of 15 teams after the opening day.

Why it matters

Pepperdine has a storied men's golf program, having won the NCAA Championship in 1997 and 2021. This tournament represents the team's final regular season event before the postseason, so a strong performance could build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The details

Lee, Siravo, and Chirravuri all carded matching 68s (-2) in the first round. Siravo started on fire with four birdies on the front nine, while Chirravuri bounced back from a double bogey on 11 with birdies on 15 and 18. The trio's solid play helped Pepperdine sit in a tie for 5th place as a team.

  • The first round of the Western Intercollegiate was played on April 13, 2026.
  • Round two will begin at 8am on April 14, 2026, with Pepperdine's first tee time scheduled for 10:36am.

The players

Byungho Lee

A member of the Pepperdine men's golf team who shot a 2-under 68 in the first round.

Brady Siravo

A Pepperdine golfer who carded a 2-under 68 in the opening round, including four birdies on the front nine.

Mahanth Chirravuri

A Pepperdine player who also finished the first day at 2-under par with a 68.

Luke Dariotis

A Pepperdine golfer who shot an even-par 70 and is tied for 28th place.

Carson Kim

Another Pepperdine player who is tied with Dariotis for 28th place after an even-par first round.

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What they’re saying

“Hear from Brady Siravo after he complete today's opening round two-under 🔊”

— Brady Siravo

What’s next

Round two of the Western Intercollegiate will begin at 8am on April 14, 2026, with Pepperdine's first tee time scheduled for 10:36am. Golf Channel will provide live TV coverage starting at 4pm.

The takeaway

Pepperdine's strong start at the Western Intercollegiate, led by the trio of Lee, Siravo, and Chirravuri, demonstrates the program's continued excellence and positioning for a deep postseason run. The Waves will look to build on this momentum in the second round as they aim for a top finish in their final regular season tournament.