Ultimate teammate move spurs Arizona State player’s 63

After two seasons without cracking the Arizona State lineup, senior Gabe Salvanera made his debut start for the Sun Devils this weekend at the Maui Jim Intercollegiate. But the former juco transfer’s first official round didn’t go as planned, as Salvanera carded two triples bogeys and shot 7-over 77 at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

That’s when one of Salvanera’s fellow Arizona State seniors pulled the ultimate teammate move.

Ryggs Johnston, who is no stranger to struggles as he was in and out of the lineup as a junior, texted Salvanera some words of encouragement after his opening round, saying, “Hey man, first round in the lineup is always a tough one. Don’t beat yourself up. I…