By: Hayden Foltz, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
BILLINGS, Mont.- The Montana State University Billings golf teams hosted their annual Yellowjacket Invitational the past two days, welcoming nine women's teams and eight men's teams to Lake Hills Golf Course. The Yellowjacket women continued their strong season with a second-place team finish—marking their third podium of the year—led by
Orraya Tipasathien's runner-up individual performance.
The MSUB women's "A" team posted rounds of 314 and 317 for a two-round total of 631, just five strokes shy of the team title. The "B" team also impressed, finishing fifth out of 11 teams with rounds of 328 and 325 for a total score of 653. Both teams showed consistency throughout the tournament, leading in total pars (99) and dominating par-three scoring, with the "A" team averaging 3.23 and the "B" team at 3.30.
Tipasathien narrowly missed what would have been her seventh career win, finishing one stroke back after carding a final-round 74 and a 36-hole total of 151. Teammate
Ella Tannenberger also challenged for the title early on and ended tied for fifth at 155 (76-79). Next into the clubhouse for the Yellowjackets "A" team was
Pygmy Kompoj who tied for 15
th,
Kyleigh McGowen who tied for 21
st, and
Rachel Rerick who tied for 28
th and shot two-round scores of 164 (86-78), 166 (80-86), and 168 (81-87) respectively.
The "B" team was led by
Hanna Boyd, who had a breakout performance with her first career top 10 finish, tying for 10th with a personal-best 161 (82-79). The Adam's sisters finished close behind at 163 (79-84) and 164 (85-79), with Hannah taking 14
th place and Haylee tying for 15
th. Rounding it out for the women was
Emy Cambuzat who tied for 18
th at 165 (82-83) and
Chloe Van Strien who tied for 41
st at 175 (88-87).
On the men's side, MSUB's "A" team turned in back-to-back sub-300 rounds, finishing with a 293 in the final round—its second-best score of the season—and a total of 592, good for a tie for fourth. The "B" team finished seventh with a combined score of 609.
Pete Netrnilweerachot led the Yellowjackets with a career-best performance. The sophomore from Chon Buri, Thailand, shattered his personal records with a 36-hole total of 145 (75-70), tying for seventh. His final-round 70 was two under par and a personal best by three strokes.
Also putting together a quality performance from the "B" team was
Ryan Badger who tied for 18
th. Badger had an uncanny 77 in the opening round but shaved four strokes off on the second 18 to record his lowest two-round score of the season (150). Rounding out the "B" team was
Kaopun Akmaneenin and
Payton Black who both tied for 39
th at 157,
Cameron Hackmann who tied for 47
th at 167 (83-84), and
Trey Engellant who took 52
nd competing as an individual.
Starting to prove as the ace for the Yellowjacket men,
Ryder Conner led the way for the "A" team with his third straight top 10 finish. Conner went on to tie for 9
th place amongst the field of 52, carding a 36-hole gross score of 147 (72-75). Right behind him was true freshman
Aubrey Kelley and red shirt freshman
Peyton Toney tying for 18
th at 150 (76-74) and tying for 24
th at 151 (77-74) respectively.
Mark Pramounmat was next into the clubhouse for the "A" team, shooting a two-round score of 153 (73-80) and coming in 31
st place. Closing out the tournament on a high note,
Bowdie Fox responded with a one under par 71 after an opening round 84 to tie for 33
rd place overall.
WOMEN'S RESULTS B Team
2.
Orraya Tipasathien: 77-74—151 T10.
Hanna Boyd: 82-79—161
T5.
Ella Tannenberger: 76-79—155 14.
Hannah Adams: 79-84—163
T15.
Pygmy Kompoj: 86-78—164 T15.
Haylee Adams: 85-79—164
T21.
Kyleigh McGowen: 80-86—166 T18.
Emy Cambuzat: 82-83—165
T28.
Rachel Rerick: 81-87—168 T41.
Chloe Van Strien: 88-87—175
MEN'S RESULTS B Team/Individuals
T9.
Ryder Conner: 72-75—147 T7.
Pete Netrnilweerachot: 75-70—145
T18.
Aubrey Kelley: 76-74—150 T18.
Ryan Badger: 77-73—150
T24.
Peyton Toney: 77-74—151 T39.
Kaopun Akmaneenin: 76-81—157
31.
Mark Pramounmat: 73-80—153 T39.
Payton Black: 78-79—157
T33.
Bowdie Fox: 84-71—155 T47.
Cameron Hackmann: 83-84—167
52.
Trey Engellant (IND): 90-85—175
THE BUZZ: Orraya Tipasathien and
Pete Netrnilweerachot were named Intermountain Health Players of the Tournament.
UP NEXT: Both Montana State University Billings Yellowjacket golf teams are set to host there second straight tournament. The Briarwood Shootout will be played at Briarwood Country Club here in Billings, MT on October 13
th and 14
th.
Yellowjacket Invitational (women's)
Results – October 7, 2025
Lake Hills Golf Course – Billings, MT
Team – 1. Rocky Mountain College, 626 (309-317); 2. MSU Billings, 631 (314-317); 5. MSU Billings (B), 653 (328-325).
Individuals – 1. Macy Kleve, Chadron State 150 (77-73); 2.
Orraya Tipasathien, MSU Billings 151 (77-74); T5.
Ella Tannenberger, MSU Billings 155 (76-79); T10.
Hanna Boyd, MSU Billings (B), 161 (82-79); 14.
Hannah Adams, MSU Billings (B), 163 (79-84); T15.
Pygmy Kompoj, MSU Billings 164 (86-78); T15.
Haylee Adams, MSU Billings (B), 164 (85-79); T18.
Emy Cambuzat, MSU Billings (B), 165 (82-83); T21.
Kyleigh McGowen, MSU Billings 166 (80-86); T28.
Rachel Rerick, MSU Billings 168 (81-87); T41.
Chloe Van Strien, MSU Billings (B), 175 (88-87).
Yellowjacket Invitational (men's)
Results – October 7, 2025
Lake Hills Golf Course – Billings, MT
Team – 1. Rocky Mountain College, 581 (294-287); T4. MSU Billings, 592 (298-294); 7. MSU Billings (B), 609 (306-303).
Individuals – *1. David Thomson, U Mary 143 (71-72); T7.
Pete Netrnilweerachot, MSU Billings (B), 145 (75-70); T9.
Ryder Conner, MSU Billings 147 (72-75); T18.
Aubrey Kelley, MSU Billings 150 (76-74); T18.
Ryan Badger, MSU Billings (B), 150 (77-73); T24.
Peyton Toney, MSU Billings 151 (77-74); 31.
Mark Pramounmat, MSU Billings 153 (73-80); T33.
Bowdie Fox, MSU Billings 155 (84-71); T39.
Kaopun Akmaneenin, MSU Billings (B), 157 (76-81); T39.
Payton Black, MSU Billings (B), 157 (78-79); T47.
Cameron Hackmann, MSU Billings (B), 167 (83-84); 52.
Trey Engellant, MSU Billings (IND), 175 (90-85). *- Indicates won in a playoff
