Oakmont, Pa. - Former ETSU Buccaneers golf star, Rhys Davies, qualified and will play in the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. He will not be alone in representing the Atlantic Sun Conference. Colin Montgomerie became one of the first Euro golfers to go to a United States college, attending Houston Baptist University, which was a member of the A-Sun when it was known as the TAAC.
Davies (Bridgend, Wales) is a three-time PING First-Team All-America selection. The former Buc competed in his final collegiate event this past month at the NCAA Championships, finishing a historic career that included numerous program records, an ETSU-best 10 individual wins (10), and school marks for single round and three-round score.
Montgomerie is a Scottish professional golfer often referred to by his nickname 'Monty'. He has had one of the finest careers in European Tour history, having won a record eight Order of Merit titles including a streak of seven consecutively from 1993 to 1999. He is renowned also for both his extraordinary Ryder Cup performances as well as the dubious distinction of being the greatest player never have to won a major championship after finishing runner-up on five occasions.
