Wednesday, October 07, 2009

MACON, Ga. – Sean Dale wasted little time settling in with perennial Atlantic Sun Conference golf power UNF, claiming the league’s first Golf of the Month accolade.

Dale won in his first tournament with the Ospreys, firing a tournament record 11-under par 202 to win the Wolf Run Invitational by one stroke. The sophomore fired three sub-70 rounds, highlighted by an opening round 66 at the Wolf Run Invitational. Dale out-dueled Illinois’ Scott Langley for the tournament title. Dale’s 202 established a tournament record, besting the previous best by eight strokes (3-under, 210).

After the impressive performance, the Jacksonville, Fla., native debuted as the No. 2 golfer nationally in the initial Golfweek/Sagarin ratings and eventually climbed to the top spot for two weeks.

The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.

Other Top Performers
Josh Gallman – USC Upstate (Sr. – Gaffney, S.C. – Business Marketing) Posted three top-10 performances including medalist honors at the Rutgers Invitational

Jeff Karlsson – Kennesaw State (So. – Gothenberg, Sweden – Undeclared) Shot 10-under par on his way to an individual crown at Sam Hill Intercollegiate.

Michael Stewart – ETSU (So. – Troon, Scotland – Sports Management) Rebounded from a tough first round to place 24th in a stacked field at the Carpet Capital Collegiate.

Matt Moot – Campbell (Jr. – Johnstown, Pa. – Business Management) Posted a 73.8 scoring average highlighted by a fifth place showing at the Sea Trail Intercollegiate.

Sam Ryder – Stetson (So. – Longwood, Fla. – Undeclared) Set two school records in leading Stetson to a team title at the season-opening Sea Trail Intercollegiate.