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Lang Captures A-10 Individual Title; Earns NCAA Regional Spot
4/30/2017 3:42:00 PM | Men's Golf
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Davidson's Jack Lang carded a 54-hole total of 206 (70-68-68 | -10) to capture the 2017 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Individual Championship on Sunday at Grand Cypress Golf Club.
"It's always really fun to be in contention of any tournament, especially conference and I was really happy with how my game held up under the gun," commented Lang.
A sophomore from Lexington, Mass., Lang entered the final round one stroke off the pace, before grabbing control with four birdies during a five-hole stretch on his inward nine.
"I think coach prepares us all really well for how to handle championship pressure and it was extremely helpful to have him to lean on for advice down the stretch. It was great to contribute some good scores to the team and improve our finish," Lang said.
After a birdie on his opening hole, the Par 4 10th, Lang made the turn in two-under 34. The 2016 A-10 Rookie of the Year followed with four more birdies on the back side to become the first Wildcat to claim conference individual medalist since Richard Fountain's Southern Conference victory in 2011.
"I am so proud of Jack and his performance this weekend," said Davidson head coach Tim Straub. "He has played really well this year and it is great to see his hard work rewarded with the Atlantic 10 title."
Lang, a recipient of three athletic scholarships: Dr. Tom Scott Golf Scholarship, Covington Golf Scholarship, and Southwood J. Morcott Golf Scholarship, earns an automatic NCAA Regional berth with the individual title.
In addition to becoming just the third player in school history to advance to the NCAA Tournament, Lang is the first to win an A-10 crown and seventh conference champion since the program started in 1937.
"Obviously, it was really cool for me personally to get a win, but more importantly it was great to get one for the team. I can't wait to represent Davidson at regionals and try to make a run at the next stage."
The 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships selections announcement will take place Thursday, May 4 at 12 p.m. ET, on the Golf Channel. A total of 81 teams and 45 individuals will be selected to compete in the six NCAA Men's Regional Championship sites, May 15-17 (13 teams and 10 individuals at three regionals and 14 teams and five individuals at three regionals).
As a team, Davidson (285-299-286 = 870 | +6) posted its second sub-par round of the event to finish in fifth place.
Along with Lang's impressive individual performance, fellow sophomore Hoke Carlton (68-77-69 = 214 | -2) came home tied for 11th out of 55 competitors. Michael Freeman capped his freshman campaign with a Top-20 showing for the Wildcats, recording a three-day total of 219 (70-76-73).
Also competing for Davidson were Andy Simmons (77-78-79 = 234) and Nathan Tenpas (78-82-76 = 236).
Richmond (273-288-279 = 840 | -24) led wire-to-wire claiming the team title by 13 strokes over its cross-town rival VCU (-11). Preseason favorite Dayton (-10) finished third followed by George Washington (-3) and Davidson (+6).
Four of the Spiders' five players finished in the Top-5.
All-Conference
Jack Lang, Davidson
Nick Paxson, Dayton
Eric Edwards, George Mason
Logan Lowe, George Washington
Dawson Jones, Rhode Island
Chris Houston, Rhode Island
Billy Walthouse, Rhode Island
Matthew Lowe, Richmond
Keegan Hoff, Richmond
Jamie Clare, VCU
Rookie of the Year (Regular Season)
Zack Justice, Richmond
Golfer of the Year (Regular Season)
Keegan Hoff, Richmond
Most Outstanding Rookie (Championship)
Zack Justice, Richmond
Andrew Sciarretta, Richmond
Medalist/Most Outstanding Performer
Jack Lang, Davidson
Coach of the Year
Adam Decker, Richmond
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Davidson's Jack Lang carded a 54-hole total of 206 (70-68-68 | -10) to capture the 2017 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Individual Championship on Sunday at Grand Cypress Golf Club.
"It's always really fun to be in contention of any tournament, especially conference and I was really happy with how my game held up under the gun," commented Lang.
A sophomore from Lexington, Mass., Lang entered the final round one stroke off the pace, before grabbing control with four birdies during a five-hole stretch on his inward nine.
"I think coach prepares us all really well for how to handle championship pressure and it was extremely helpful to have him to lean on for advice down the stretch. It was great to contribute some good scores to the team and improve our finish," Lang said.
After a birdie on his opening hole, the Par 4 10th, Lang made the turn in two-under 34. The 2016 A-10 Rookie of the Year followed with four more birdies on the back side to become the first Wildcat to claim conference individual medalist since Richard Fountain's Southern Conference victory in 2011.
"I am so proud of Jack and his performance this weekend," said Davidson head coach Tim Straub. "He has played really well this year and it is great to see his hard work rewarded with the Atlantic 10 title."
Lang, a recipient of three athletic scholarships: Dr. Tom Scott Golf Scholarship, Covington Golf Scholarship, and Southwood J. Morcott Golf Scholarship, earns an automatic NCAA Regional berth with the individual title.
In addition to becoming just the third player in school history to advance to the NCAA Tournament, Lang is the first to win an A-10 crown and seventh conference champion since the program started in 1937.
"Obviously, it was really cool for me personally to get a win, but more importantly it was great to get one for the team. I can't wait to represent Davidson at regionals and try to make a run at the next stage."
The 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships selections announcement will take place Thursday, May 4 at 12 p.m. ET, on the Golf Channel. A total of 81 teams and 45 individuals will be selected to compete in the six NCAA Men's Regional Championship sites, May 15-17 (13 teams and 10 individuals at three regionals and 14 teams and five individuals at three regionals).
As a team, Davidson (285-299-286 = 870 | +6) posted its second sub-par round of the event to finish in fifth place.
Along with Lang's impressive individual performance, fellow sophomore Hoke Carlton (68-77-69 = 214 | -2) came home tied for 11th out of 55 competitors. Michael Freeman capped his freshman campaign with a Top-20 showing for the Wildcats, recording a three-day total of 219 (70-76-73).
Also competing for Davidson were Andy Simmons (77-78-79 = 234) and Nathan Tenpas (78-82-76 = 236).
Richmond (273-288-279 = 840 | -24) led wire-to-wire claiming the team title by 13 strokes over its cross-town rival VCU (-11). Preseason favorite Dayton (-10) finished third followed by George Washington (-3) and Davidson (+6).
Four of the Spiders' five players finished in the Top-5.
All-Conference
Jack Lang, Davidson
Nick Paxson, Dayton
Eric Edwards, George Mason
Logan Lowe, George Washington
Dawson Jones, Rhode Island
Chris Houston, Rhode Island
Billy Walthouse, Rhode Island
Matthew Lowe, Richmond
Keegan Hoff, Richmond
Jamie Clare, VCU
Rookie of the Year (Regular Season)
Zack Justice, Richmond
Golfer of the Year (Regular Season)
Keegan Hoff, Richmond
Most Outstanding Rookie (Championship)
Zack Justice, Richmond
Andrew Sciarretta, Richmond
Medalist/Most Outstanding Performer
Jack Lang, Davidson
Coach of the Year
Adam Decker, Richmond
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