Wednesday, November 04, 2009

MACON, Ga. – Three top-10 finishes against elite fields earned ETSU’s Rhys Enoch his second Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Month award, the conference office announced on Wednesday.

Enoch, a junior from Cornwall, England finished with top 10 showings in three of four tournaments during the month of October, including strong finishes in some of the countries toughest fields – including the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational. On the heels of his month-long play, the sports management major moved up in the national rankings to a high of 30th in Golfweek/Sagarin’s most recent release. He twice posted sub-70 rounds with a pair of 68s.

The Isleworth Collegiate Invitational wrapped up ETSU’s fall schedule. The Buccaneers next tee it up at the JU Invitational in February from The PLAYERS Stadium Course.

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
Sean Dale – UNF (So. – Jacksonville, Fla. – Undeclared)
Recorded top 25 finishes in the three tournaments UNF played in October, shot a combined -2.

Zak Drescher – Campbell (Jr. – Landisville, Pa. – Trust Management)
Took home medalist honors at the Big Five Invitational then tied for 38th at the Georgetown Intercollegiate

Jeff Karlsson – Kennesaw State (So. – Gothenberg, Sweden – Undeclared)
In October, led the Owls in two out of their three tournaments, improving in the standings in each one.

Daniel Mazziotta – FGCU (Jr. – Fort Myers, Fla. – Sociology)
Led Eagles to two first places and one second-place finish. Took top honors at Mission Inn Intercollegiate.

Sam Ryder – Stetson (So. – Longwood, Fla. – Undeclared)
Shot par or better seven times in nine rounds Scored first victory at the Bethune-Cookman Fall Invitational.