The Kalamazoo College men's golf team honored its two seniors at the conclusion of the spring 2021 season. Following is what was read during the ceremony:
A four-year starter for the men's golf program. Jackson is from Bloomfield Hills and will be graduating with a degree in business. On the golf course, Jackson has been a standout performer winning many awards over his four years. Jackson holds the school record with a 74.7 career average over 49 events. He also holds the single-season record with a 73.6 in the 2019-2020 season. He was named All-MIAA Player of the Week 5 times in his career. Jackson was a two-time First-Team All MIAA selection and a four-time All-MIAA Academic Honor Roll student.
Jackson was a leader on and off the golf course during his time in our program. Jackson built up those around him and showed what a leader should be. Our younger players have learned a lot from Jackson, and his impact on our program will be felt for many years to come! Outside of golf, Jackson also took part in our Laughlin Links program where he would volunteer his time to work with kids at Woodward Elementary teaching golf and life skills.
After graduating, Jackson plans to use his two extra years of eligibility to continue his collegiate golf career over in England at the University of Nottingham while he continues his graduate education in business.
Jackson will be tremendously missed but we look forward to him being successful in his future endeavors. Thank you so much for taking the time to celebrate Jackson's impact and accomplishments with us this evening!
Zach is another four-year starter on our men's golf team. Zach is from Byron Center and will be graduating with a degree in economics. Zach competed in 46 events over his 4 years at Kalamazoo and had a career average of 81.4. Zach had a career-low this season with a 73 at Duck Lake Country Club helping the team to a season-low 298 score!
Zach was a co-captain his senior year and set a great example for our younger players. He carried himself with class everywhere he went. Zach is a quiet student but when he talks, those around him listen. Zach also took part in our Laughlin Links program where he would volunteer his time to work with kids at Woodward Elementary teaching golf and life skills.
Zach is going to take this summer to figure out his career path and we wish him nothing but great success going forward!