University of Hawai'i senior Jarett Hamamoto shot a 6-under-par 65 yesterday and was one stroke off the lead in the UH-Hilo Intercollegiate golf tournament at the Waikoloa Village course on the Big Island.

Oklahoma State's Pablo Martin opened with 32-32—64 to lead the 105-player field.

Hamamoto is tied with Cameron Tringale of Georgia Tech, which leads the team competition after an aggregate score of 16-under 268.

Colorado's Edward McGlasson, Oklahoma's Justin Fraley and Oregon State's Alex Williams are tied for fourth at 66.

UH-Hilo's top scorer, Colin Gilliam, is in a 13-way tie for 21st along with UH-Manoa's Travis Toyama at 69.

Oklahoma State is second in the team competition at 272, followed by Southern California (274) and UH-Manoa (275). Host UH-Hilo is tied for 19th in the 21-school field with 288.

Competition continues today, starting at 7 a.m.

JUNIOR GOLF REUNION

A reunion golf tournament for all former Hawai'i junior golfers is March 24 at the Honolulu Country Club with a noon shotgun start. Entry fee is $125 per player for the three-person team. The format is bestball on the front nine and a scramble on the back nine. Players can sign up as a team. The field is limited to the first 150 players. Entries are available at the Honolulu Country Club, Golf Concepts Inc. or online at Amatour.com. For more information, call Jay Hinazumi at 677-1414.