MEN'S GOLF PREVIEW

MEN'S GOLF PREVIEW

2009 Olivet College Men's Golf Preview
Last year, the Olivet College men’s golf team won its 19th Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship in school history. This year, the Comets look to win their 20th championship, as well as the league’s automatic bid to the 2010 NCAA Division III National Championships.

Junior Nick Harless (DeWitt) is the only golfer to return from last year’s starting five during MIAA play. He was voted the team’s most improved golfer after lowering his stroke average by more than 15 strokes from his freshman season. As a freshman, Harless played just two rounds and had a 93.5 average. Last year, he averaged 77.4 strokes in 18 total rounds.

Senior Luke Godin (Barrie, Ontario/Innisdale Secondary) was the team’s alternate last fall, and then was in the starting five during the spring season. He averaged 77.9 strokes in eight rounds. Junior Cameron LaFountain (Marshall) is also returning and expected to contribute.

Sophomores Cameron Sich (Saginaw/Frankenmuth) and Grant Spencer (Olivet) are also going to get an opportunity for a spot in the starting lineup. Both played in junior varsity matches last fall and spring.

Four freshmen -- Justin Ardelean (Owosso), Cody Crites (Owosso), Ronnie Fesko (Henderson/Owosso) and Tyler Parkin (Alanson/Harbor Springs) -- are expected to compete for a spot in the starting five.