Davidson’s Michael Saari Named All-America Scholar
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Senior golfer Michael Saari was named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar, as announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
A total of 108 players in Division I earned the honor. To be eligible for Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at least two full years at the collegiate level, participate in 70 percent of his team’s competitive rounds or compete in the NCAA Championships, have a stroke-average under 76.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.20 grade-point-average. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university.
Saari finished his collegiate career with a stellar senior season, leading the Wildcats with a 73.71 strokes-per-round average in 23 rounds of play. He recorded four top-ten finishes, including taking home Individual Medalist honors at the Davidson College Invitational. Following an 18th-place finish at the Southern Conference Championships, the Lilburn, Ga. native was named to the All-SoCon Team.
He becomes the sixth Davidson golfer to be named to the honorary squad, and the first since the 2006-07 season.
Fulford Receives All-America Scholar Accolade
NORMAN, Okla. ? Georgia Southern golfer Spencer Fulford has been named to the Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars list, as released by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Fulford joins 108 other Division I collegiate golfers in receiving the honor.
“Spence is the epitome of the student-athlete. He works hard on the course and in the classroom,” said head coach Larry Mays. “Spence had a great season athletically and academically. He’s a hard worker both on his game and with his studies. We’re excited that he received such a great achievement.”
To be eligible for Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically, have competed in at least two years at the collegiate level, participate in 70 percent of his team’s competitive rounds or compete in the NCAA Championships, have a stroke average under 76.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 in Division I.
Fulford, a rising senior, finished the 2008-09 campaign with the third lowest stroke average on the team with a 73.59 in 32 rounds. The Rocky Mount, N.C. native recorded three top five finishes on the year including a fifth place finish at the NCAA Regional in Sorrento, Fla. Fulford fired an 8-under par 205 following a collegiate career low third round 66. Fulford was one stroke shy of advancing to the NCAA Championships in Toledo, Ohio.
Earlier in the season, the Eagle captured a second-place finish at the Raines Development Intercollegiate carding a 206 (-10) and a fourth-place standing in Hawai’i at the Kaua’i Intercollegiate Cup with a 3-under 213.
A member of the SoCon Spring Academic All-Conference team, Fulford carries a 3.61 GPA majoring in Management.
Furman’s Bowden Named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar
Greenville, S.C. -- Furman men’s golfer Daniel Bowden has been named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar, it was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA).
A rising senior, Bowden earned All-Southern Conference honors this past season while posting a 73.32 stroke average over 28 rounds. The Easley, S.C., native notched a season-best finish of second at the Furman Intercollegiate. He finished strong by following his second place showing with a fourth place finish at the Ironwood Pirate Intercollegiate and eighth place finish at the Southern Conference Championship.
A total of 108 players in Division I earned the honor. To be eligible for Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at least two full years at the collegiate level, participate in 70 percent of his team’s competitive rounds or compete in the NCAA Championships, have a stroke-average under 76.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.20 grade-point-average. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university.
Other SoCon All-America Scholars
Derek Rende, Chattanooga
Garrett Medeiros, Wofford