"Because I did do something a little different, I changed my body, I changed my mindset in the game, and was able to accomplish a win while playing a completely different style of golf. "It's a little emotional for me," said DeChambeau, 26. The Eagles also served an all-time high 7,200 volunteer hours – being recognized as one of two runner-ups for the inaugural NACDA Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.DeChambeau, who has purposely gained 45lbs in weight in nine months, averaged 350 yards off the tee. FGCU also collectively earned a record 3.35 GPA in the classroom in the Spring, 2018 and had an ASUN Conference and State of Florida best five teams earn the NCAA's Public Recognition Award for their Academic Progress Rate in their sport. In 2016-17, the Green and Blue posted a department-best 6th-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. Seven FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport – including both men's and women's soccer again in 2018. Additionally, in just seven+ seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had a combined 34 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. For more information, including how to contribute, please visit and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.įGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 74 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 11+ seasons at the Division-I level. He played in 62 career events on the PGA Tour, with his best finish being a tie for third at the 1999 Honda Classic.įGCU Athletics sponsors events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. Booker finished in the top 5 three times in tournaments on the PGA Tour, and also played in the U.S. He has led the Eagles to three wins over the last two years, in addition to a tie for first at Stetson's Legacy Intercollegiate in February 2018. For the latest news and behind-the-scenes access to information, photos and videos, follow on Twitter and on Instagram.įGCU is led by fourth-year coach Eric Booker, a member of the PGA Tour and Web.com Tour (formerly the Nationwide Series) for portions of 17 years from 1990-07. Rankings reflect the latest Golfstat Rankingsįor schedule updates, news and information, visit. PINEHURST INTERCOLLEGIATE – Final Results Teammate Viraj Garewal was solo second at even-par 213 (73-71-69).įGCU will take a pair of weeks off before competing at the FAU Spring Championship March 29-31 in Boca Raton, Florida, on the Osprey Point Golf Course. Just like his team, Davidson's Clayton Tribus went wire-to-wire to take medalist honors at 3-under 210 (67-72-71). Senior Andrew Potter (Naples, FL/Community School of Naples) (76-75-74) and true freshman Tate Heintzelman (Granger, IN/Saint Joseph HS) (70-79-76) both tied for 24th at 12-over 225. Sophomore Cole Castro (Homestead, FL/South Dade HS) was the low finisher for the Green and Blue, ending his weekend in a tie for 14th at 9-over 222 (75-73-74). Senior Remec Carlson (Bradenton, FL/IMG Academy/Utah) also posted a tournament-best 76 to end in a tie for 76th at 23-over 236 (80-80-76). His low round of the event landed him in a tie for 50th at 18-over 231 (79-80-72). True freshman Chase Bigham (Naples, FL/Seacrest Country Day) fired a 1-over 72 to rocket 19 spots up the leaderboard. Old Dominion finished one stroke behind the Highlanders at 37-over 889 (295-303-291), and Dayton was fourth at 41-over 893 (299-301-293). We know what weaknesses need to be addressed, so we will use this time to focus on them."ĭavidson posted a wire-to-wire victory at 7-over 859 (285-287-287), while Radford landed in the runner-up position at 36-over 888 (294-298-296). "We now have two weeks to prepare for our next event. We had to deal with the cold, rain and casual water," FGCU coach Eric Booker said. "This was a disappointing event for all, but it was a good experience playing in abnormal conditions. The Eagles (300-307-296) shot their lowest round of the event Sunday to end at 51-over-par 903. – The FGCU men's golf team ended the Pinehurst Intercollegiate in ninth place, which was held at the par-71, 6,937-yard Pinehurst No.
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