Player: Russ Purser
Hometown:
Edmond, OK
University: University of Central Oklahoma
Area of Study: Business Management
Expected Graduation: 2016
Soldier Honored: David J. Thompson
University: University of Central Oklahoma
Area of Study: Business Management
Expected Graduation: 2016
Soldier Honored: David J. Thompson
- Put together a fantastic year in earning first-team All-MIAA and All-Central Region honors in addition to third-team All-America accolades
- Was the most consistent player on the team, placing in the top 10 in 11 of 13 tournaments while finishing with a 73.76 average
- Capped year by finishing 10th in the NCAA Division II national tournament with a three-round total of one-under-par 212, capped by a final-round 68
- Was co-medalist in the Holiday Inn Express Classic with a 146 total
- Tied for second at the Brickyard Crossing Intercollegiate behind a first-round 69 and was also runner-up in the Broncho Invitational with a two-round 145 total
- Tied for seventh in the Central/Midwest Regional to help lead UCO to the team title
- Shot under par seven times and had 15 rounds of 73 or better.
Soldier Honored: Army Captain David J. Thompson