2022-23 Golf Players of the Week

  • Antti Vahvaselka, Averett, Jr.
    April 19, 2023
    Vahvaselka, a junior from Helsinki, Finland, was the top Averett and ODAC finisher in a strong field at the Emory Spring Invitational hosted by Emory University at Cherokee Run Golf Course in Conyers, Ga. Vahvaselk capped his effort six shots behind medalist Jackson Klutznick from the host Eagles at 7-over 223 following three rounds on the par 72 layout set to 6,905 yards. He opened with a 4-over 76 that included one birdie and improved by three strokes over his second 18 holes with a 1-over 73 that featured four birdies. He closed the event with a 2-over 74 that included a pair of birdies and an eagle on the par-5 555-yard 18th hole. Vahvaselk finished second in the field in par-4 scoring (+2, 4.07), helping nationally 19th-ranked Averett to third in the team standings at 54-over 918 (305-306-307). Top-ranked Emory won the event at 33-over 897. Vahvaselka closes the regular season fifth in the ODAC in scoring average at 73.2 over 20 rounds of action. He is currently ranked 15th in the Division III by Golfstat.
  • Emily Brubaker, Lynchburg, Jr.
    April 19, 2023
    Brubaker, a junior from Raleigh, N.C., led Lynchburg to a runner-up finish to close its regular season at the Spartan Invitational hosted by York College (Pa.) at the Regents Glen Country Club in York, Pa. Brubaker tied for second overall with Natalie Robson from York at 10-over 154, seven shots back of medalist Casey Oppenheimer from Stevenson University. Brubaker opened with a 2-over 74 on the par-72 layout set to 5,714 yards. She eagled the par-5 440-yard 16th hole -- one of only two eagles for the tournament -- to go with 13 pars. She carded an 8-over 80 in the final round that included 11 more pars. Brubaker was second in the field in par-4 scoring (+4, 4.20), helping the Hornets finish just three strokes back of the host Spartans at 77-over 653 (321-332). Brubaker closes the regular season fourth in the ODAC in scoring average at 77.2 over 16 rounds of competition. She is currently ranked 46th in Division III by Golfstat.
  • Sam Davidson, Guilford, Jr.
    April 05, 2023
    Davidson, a junior from Asheboro, N.C., boosted his Golfstat national ranking from #22 to #21 in Division III with a runner-up finish to help fourth-ranked Guilford College win the 50th Annual Camp Lejeune Championship in a playoff with #9 Oglethorpe University. Davidson was joined by teammate Michael Vick and OU's Tripp Murphy at 2-under par 214 following three rounds on the par-72 layout set to 6,851 yards at Paradise Point Golf Course in Camp Lejeune, N.C. The group was eight shots back of medalist top-ranked Alex Price from #2 Christopher Newport University. Davidson opened his tournament with a 1-under round of 71 powered by three birdies against two bogeys. He posted an even-par 18 holes in round two, burying six birdies against four bogeys and a double. He returned to red numbers in round three, registering five more birdies against four bogeys for another round of 71. Davidson's 14 birdies tied for the most in the tournament with Price. He matched Price and Lynchburg's Andrew Watson in par-5 scoring at 8-under par (4.33 strokes/par-5 hole). Guilford finished at 7-over 871 as a team with rounds of 288, 292, and 291. Davidson owns a 73.0 average covering 20 rounds of play this season, ranking fifth in the ODAC.
  • Lilli Caroline Tamburstuen, Averett, So.
    April 05, 2023
    Tamburstuen, a sophomore from Sandvika, Norway, collects her second straight ODAC weekly honor after winning the Camp Lejeune Women's Collegiate over the weekend. She is the first golfer in Averett women's history to win an event and earn medalist honors. Tamburstuen won the tournament by seven strokes after carding an 11-over 224 following three rounds of competition on the par-71 layout set to 5,505 yards at the Paradise Point Golf Course in Camp Lejeune, N.C. She opened with a 3-over 74 that featured a pair of birdies. She made three birdies in round two, helping her recover after a double bogey on her first hole for a 1-over 72. Tamburstuen capped her event with a 7-over 78 that featured two more birdies. She led all players in par-3 (3.13, +2) and par-4 (4.26, +7) scoring as well as total birdies (7). Averett finished second to Bridgewater College at 162-over 1,014 (333-335-346). Tamburstuen owns a 80.0 average over 14 rounds of competition this year, ranking 10th in the ODAC.
  • Pierce Robinson, Washington and Lee, Sr.
    March 29, 2023
    Robinson, a senior from Kings Mountain, N.C., collects his third overall ODAC weekly honor of the season and first during the spring session following his play at the Wynlakes Intercollegiate hosted by Huntingdon College at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery, Ala. Normally a 36-hole event, Wynlakes lost its first round of competition on Monday, but that didn't keep Robinson from matching six other competitors for medalist honors following one round on the par-72 layout set to 6,979 yards. Robinson carded a 3-under 69, starting his day on hole #5 in a "shotgun start" format. He registered five birdies against two bogeys with the latter over-par stroke coming on his 18th hole, the par-3 fourth, to leave him tied for first. Robinson's effort helped nationally 12th-ranked (by Golfstat) Washington and Lee top the 15-team leaderboard by one stroke over seventh-ranked Piedmont University at 284. Robinson is currently rated sixth in Division III by Golfstat. He owns a 71.8 average over 13 rounds of competition this year.
  • Lilli Caroline Tamburstuen, Averett, So.
    March 29, 2023
    Tamburstuen, a sophomore from Sandvika, Norway, earns her second ODAC weekly award of the year and first of the spring session following a strong showing at the Shenandoah Spring Fling hosted by Shenandoah University at the Winchester Country Club in Suffolk, Va. Tamburstuen finished in third place by herself at 17-over par 161, two strokes back of medalist Noelle Jensen from Marymount University (Va.) following two rounds on the par-72 track set to 5,611 yards. Tamburstuen carded a six-over 78 in round one, the second-best score over the opening 18 holes and tied for second-lowest of the tournament. She closed the tournament with an 11-over 83 in round two. Averett finished at 196-over 772 (374-398) as a squad. Tamburstuen owns an 81.5 average covering 11 rounds of play this year.
  • Michael Vick, Guilford, So.
    March 22, 2023
    Vick, a sophomore from Raleigh, N.C., picks up his second ODAC weekly award of the season following a top-10 finish at the well-attended Jekyll Island Collegiate hosted at the Pine Lakes and Oleander courses at the Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island, Ga. He also competed at the Tiger Invitational hosted by Hampden-Sydney College during this reporting period. He finished tied for fifth in that event at 2-over 74 at Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, N.C. Guilford placed second by a stroke to nationally third-ranked Methodist University in the weather-shortened event at 13-over 300. At the Jekyll Island Collegiate, Vick finished in a tie for seventh place at 4-under par 212, 10 shots back of runaway winner Alex Price from Christopher Newport University. Vick, who posted 11 birdies and a tournament second-best two eagles over his three rounds of action, opened with a 1-over 73 on the par-72 layout set to 6,700 yards on the Pine Lakes Course. He improved by two shots in round two thank to four birdies against three bogeys. His final 18 holes was played at 4-under 68 powered by another four birdies with an eagle on the finishing 18th hole. Vick's efforts helped nationally fifth-ranked Guilford place fifth overall at 1-over 865 (291-283-291). Top-ranked Emory University won the event at 22-under 842. Vick is the owner of the ODAC's best average at 71.6 over 17 rounds of play. He is currently ranked #5 in Division III by Golfstat.com.
  • Marcella Mercer, Washington and Lee, So.
    March 22, 2023
    Mercer, a sophomore from Bigfork, Montana, picks up her first ODAC weekly award of the season following a strong showing at the well-attended Jekyll Island Collegiate over the weekend. Mercer was the top ODAC finisher at the 54-hole event as she tied for 25th overall at 15-over 231 on the par 72 layout set to 5,600 yards at the Indian Mound Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club. She opened with a 4-over 76 and improved by one stroke in round two, having carded six total birdies over the first 36 holes. She posted an 8-over 80 over the final 18 holes to finish 13 shots back of medalist Sydney Kuo from Washington University in St. Louis. Washington and Lee, ranked eighth in Division III by Golfstat.com, placed ninth on the 24-team leaderboard at 71-over 935 (316-311-308). Nationally second-ranked University of Redlands won the event at 37-over 901. Mercer is third in the ODAC with a 76.8 scoring average over 12 rounds of competition this year. She is currently ranked 40th in country by Golfstat.
  • Nick Rubino, Hampden-Sydney, So.
    March 08, 2023
    Rubino, a sophomore from Charlotte, N.C., picks up his first ODAC weekly award of the season after claiming his first collegiate medal at the Port City Invitational. Rubino, a Division III Ping Honorable Mention All-American after tying for third at the 2022 NCAA Division III Golf Championships, tied for first with Roanoke College's Palmer Cuny following three rounds at the Savannah Country Club. Rubino was awarded medalist honors on tournament tiebreakers. He finished 6-over par at 219 on the par-71 layout set to 6,715 yards. He opened with an even 71 and posted a pair of 74's to finish one stroke clear of Jeremy Edmunds from LaGrange College. Rubino led the tournament field in par-4 scoring (4.06, +2) and tied for second in birdies (10). His efforts helped Hampden-Sydney finish second in the team standings at 908 (297-308-303), just one shot back of LaGrange. Rubino now owns a 75.7 average over 14 rounds of competition.
  • Megan Kanaby, Washington and Lee, Sr.
    March 08, 2023
    Kanaby, a senior from Chapel Hill, N.C., earns her first ODAC weekly honor of the season after kicking off her spring campaign with a top-10 showing at the Savannah Invitational. The 2022 WGCA First Team All-American and ODAC Player of the Year finished eighth overall at 7-over par 151 following two rounds on the par-72 track set to 5,676 yards at the Savannah Quarters Country Club in Pooler, Ga. Kanaby opened with a 5-over 77 and rebounded with a 2-over 74 in round two finish six strokes back of medalist Sarah Hsu from Oglethorpe University. Kanaby's efforts, which included five birdies, helped Washington and Lee finished third in a strong field of 18 squads. The Generals 623 (310-313) total was 23 shots back of winner Emory University. Kanaby now owns a 75.9 average over nine rounds of competition.
  • Jacob Swiggart, Virginia Wesleyan, Fy.
    March 01, 2023
    Swiggart, a first-year from Nashville, Tenn., opened the spring season with a top-10 finish at the Pfeiffer Spring Invitational hosted by Pfeiffer University. Swiggart tied with Brodie Perry from Belmont Abbey College at 10-over 154 following two rounds on the par-72 track set to 6,999 yards at Panther's Run Golf Links at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. He opened with a 4-over 76 that included a birdie on the par-5 ninth hole, and followed with a 6-over 78 with a birdie on the par-4 10th to finish better than 72 other players in the Division II-heavy field. For the season, Swiggart owns a 78.1 scoring average covering eight rounds of competition.
  • Amani Narang, Sweet Briar, So.
    March 01, 2023
    Narang, a sophomore from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, collects her second ODAC weekly award after kicking off the spring season with a top-three finish at the Pfeiffer Spring Invitational hosted by Pfeiffer University. Narang tied for third with Riley Kleck from Adrian College in the Division II-heavy field of 72 players. Narang carded a 17-over par total of 161 following two rounds on the par-72 layout set to 5,719 yards at the Lion's Paw Golf Links at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. She opened with a 5-over 77 that featured two birdies in her first eight holes. She closed with an 84 to finish 13 strokes back of medalist Trinity Ahing from Sandhills Community College. For the year, Narang's per-round average stands at 77.7 over seven rounds of competition.
  • Alex Rubino, Hampden-Sydney, Sr.
    November 02, 2022
    Rubino, a senior from Charlotte, N.C., was outstanding in picking up his first ODAC weekly honor of the season and second career collegiate individual medal following play at the O'Briant-Jensen Memorial hosted by Guilford College. Rubino carded new collegiate lows for 36-hole score and single-round in his three-stroke victory, topping a nationally-rated field of 102 golfers following two rounds on the par-71 layout set to 6,755 yards at The Cardinal by Pete Dye in Greensboro, N.C. He opened with 3-under par 68, putting him in a tie with three other players after one round of competition. Rubino then posted a 6-under 65 in round two, setting a new personal collegiate-low round to mark the lowest 18-hole score of the tournament. His 9-under 133 bested a field that included six of the top-25 rated players in Division III. Rubino led all players birdies (13) and par-4 scoring (-4, 3.82). He tied for fourth in par-3 scoring (-2, 2.75) and tied for fourth in par-5 scoring (-3, 4.50). Hampden-Sydney finished eighth at 28-over 596 (301-295) in a team table that included nine of the top 33 teams in the country including four in the top-10.
  • Pierce Lambert, Hampden-Sydney, Fy.
    October 26, 2022
    Lambert, a first-year from Hartfield, Va., put together his best collegiate outing in helping one of two squads entered by Hampden-Sydney to first place in the team table at the H-SC Fall Invitational at The Manor. Lambert, playing on what is official noted as the Tigers "B" team for NCAA qualification purposes, finished in a tie for fourth overall at 6-over par 150 following two rounds of action at The Manor Golf Club in Farmville, Va. He opened with a 76 in round one and registered three of his five birdies for the tournament over the second 18 holes for a 2-over 74 on the par 72 layout st to 6,643 yards. His second round total matched his season-low posting, while his two-round 150 is four strokes better than any of his other 36-hole stretches this year. Lambert, who owns a 77.1 per round scoring average, helped the Tigers to first in the team standings by three strokes over a squad from Washington and Lee at 30-over 606 (305-301).
  • Elli Flinchum, Randolph-Macon, Fy.
    October 26, 2022
    Flinchum, a first-year from Summerfield, N.C., picks up her first career ODAC weekly award after leading Randolph-Macon's contingent at the Chick-fil-A Collegiate Invitational hosted by Berry College. Flinchum tied for seventh overall at 8-over 152 following two rounds of play at the Coosa Country Club in Rome, Ga. She opened carded three birdies on the way to an opening round of 3-over 75 before finishing with a 5-over 77 on the par 72 track set to 5,652 yards. This marks the first time that Flinchum carded two sub-80 rounds in a single tournament. Her efforts helped Randolph-Macon to 11th in the team standings at 123-over 699 (352-347).
  • Alan Van Ash, Lynchburg, Fy.
    October 19, 2022
    Van Asch, a first-year from Raleigh, N.C., picks up his first career ODAC weekly award after a top-10 showing in a 24-team national field at the Golfweek Division III Invitational hosted by the Raven Golf Club in Sandestin, Fla. Van Asch tied for ninth overall at 1-over par 214 following three rounds on the par-71 track set to 6,651 yards. He opened and closed the event with rounds of 3-over 74. In between, he carded a 5-under 66 to tie for the second-lowest round of the tournament with two other players. He is the third golfer in Lynchburg history to post a round of 66 with only two rounds of 65 better in the Hornets' record book. In tying for ninth out 119 players, Van Ash, who is fifth in the ODAC with a 72.8 per-round average, helped Lynchburg to 12th in a 24-team table at 33-over 885 (308-280-297). That included a 4-under 280 in round two, tied for the third-best single round in program history.
  • Laetitia Roegner, Washington and Lee, So.
    October 19, 2022
    Roegner, a sophomore from Greenwich, Conn., put together a strong three-round effort at Baytowne Golf Club in Sandesting, Fla., with her first top-10 finish of the season in a national field at the Golfweek Division III Invitational. Roegner placed solo seventh at 4-over par 220 following 54 holes on the par-72 layout set to 5,601 yards. She opened with a 1-over 73 before bringing herself back to even-par for the tournament a 1-under 71 in round two, her lowest 18-hole score of the season. She capped the event with a 4-over 76 in round three. Roegner, who is second in the ODAC with a 75.9 per-round average, helped Washington and Lee to fifth in a 24-team table at 45-over 909 (305-298-306). The Generals, ranked sixth in Division III by Golfstat, were topped only by four other teams in the top-10: Emory University (#1), Washington-St. Louis (#4), Carnegie Mellon (#7), Methodist (#9).
  • Pierce Robinson, Washington and Lee, Sr.
    October 12, 2022
    Robinson, a senior from Kings Mountain, N.C., picks up his second straight ODAC weekly award after helping Washington and Lee to a the team title in a strong field at the Royal Lakes Invitational hosted by Oglethorpe University. Generals set a new program record for 36-hole team score at 5-under par 571 with a 285 in round one followed by 286 in round two at Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club in Flowery Branch, Ga. Robinson hovered near the top of the leaderboard for the entire tournament on the way to tying for second with Jzeke Dukes from Greensboro College one shot behind medalist Tanner Bronnum from Birmingham Southern College. Robinson carded a two-day total of 7-under 137 on the par-72 track set to 6,717 yards. He was bogey-free over his first 18 holes with five birdies (four on the back nine) towards a 5-under 67. He was again under-par in round two at 2-under 70. He offset his only two over-par holes of the tournament - one bogey and one double - with five more birdies to match him with teammate Owen Malcolm and Gettysburg College's Patrick Kilcoyne with a tournament-best 10 birdies. Robinson, who ranks third in the ODAC with a 71.0 average over eight rounds of competition, led all players in par-4 scoring (6-under, 3.70 strokes/hole). Entering the tournament, Washington and Lee was rated 10th in Division III by Golfstat.com. Robinson was slotted sixth in the individual player ratings by Golfstat through October 11.
  • Amani Narang, Sweet Briar, So.
    October 12, 2022
    Narang, a sophomore from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, picks up her first career ODAC women's golf weekly award after claiming medalist honors at the Knights Invitational in dramatic fashion. Narang birdied the par-5 475-yard 18th hole at Lexington Golf and Country Club, earning high honors on the first playoff tiebreaker over Sophia Martone from Bridgewater College. This is the second time she has topped a collegiate leaderboard and first-time doing so at a 36-hole tournament. Narang, who now has three top-10 finishes in as many starts this season, finished tied atop the table with Martone at 10-over 154 following 36 holes of competition. Narang opened with a 7-over 79 that featured a pair of birdies on holes 12 and 13. She improved four strokes to 3-over 75 in round two with birdies on #3 and #9. Narang is currently fourth in the conference with a 76.6 average covering five rounds of action. Her efforts on Monday and Tuesday helped Sweet Briar to eighth in the team standings at 175-over 751 (445-431).
  • Pierce Robinson, Washington and Lee, Sr.
    October 05, 2022
    Robinson, a senior from Kings Mountain, N.C., put together a top-10 performance over three rounds at the Division III Fall Preview hosted by Transylvania University at Keene Trace Golf Club, site of the Division III national championship this spring. Robinson tied for seventh overall at 5-over par 221 following 54 holes on the par-72 track set to 6,780 yards on day one and 6,694 for the final two rounds on day two. Robinson opened with a 5-over 77 through heavy winds on the first day. In round two, he carded four birdies and an eagle on the par-5 483-yard 15th hole to offset three bogeys for a 3-under 69. He registered three birdies over the final 18 holes on the way to a 3-over 75 to tie with Emory University's Michael Blurry and Methodist University's Jonny Lewis at 221. Robinson's outing helped nationally 13th-ranked Washington and Lee to a tie for second place at 36-over 900 (296-298-306).
  • Emmerson Bartley, Randolph-Macon, Fr.
    October 05, 2022
    Bartley, a freshman from Roanoke, Va., put together a strong 54-hole showing at the Rhodes Classic hosted by Rhodes College at Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tenn. Bartley tied for 13th at 23-over 239 for her first collegiate top-15 finish. Day one featured 36 holes on the par-72 layout set to 5,602 yards. Bartley opened with a 4-over 76 for her best collegiate round by five strokes. Her round was powered by an eagle on the par-5 465-yard second hole. Bartley again broke 80 with a 7-over 79 in round two, leaving her nine shots off the pace of leader and eventual winner Erin Donovan from Piedmont University. Bartley finished with a 12-over 84 over the final 18 holes on day two to tie with Emilia Schwenk from Rhodes at 239. Bartley's efforts helped Randolph-Macon to fifth in the team standings at 123-over 987 (325-327-335).
  • Michael Vick, Guilford, So.
    September 28, 2022
    Vick, a sophomore from Raleigh, N.C., helped Guilford open its 2022-23 season in resounding fashion at the Gate City Invitational as not only did the second-year standout claim medalist honors for the first time in his career, but the Quakers topped the 17-program team table. Vick highlighted the 89-player leaderboard with a 9-under 204 to win by five strokes following three rounds at the Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. All competitors played 36 holes on day one. Vick opened with a 3-under par 68, tying for what "was" the low score in the ODAC this year. He eclipsed that in round two with a 6-under 65, which doubled as the low-round of the tournament. He capped the 54-hole affair with an even par 71 on the 6,682-yard track. Guilford, ranked 24th in the initial Bushnell/Golfweek Division III Coaches Poll, finished even-par as a team at 852, two shots clear of #1 Methodist University. The Quakers posted team rounds of 283 and 287 on day one with their first round tally tying the ODAC's low-round for the fall with Washington and Lee University's second round at this event. Guilford topped that by a stroke in round three, carding a 2-under 282.
  • Sophia Martone, Bridgewater, So.
    September 28, 2022
    Martone, a sophomore from Holly Springs, N.C., put together a doubly dramatic outing in claiming her second career individual medal at the Bridgewater Invitational. Martone opened the 36-hole tournament with a 5-over 77 in round one at the Lakeview Golf Club in Harrisonburg, Va., leaving her five shots off the pace set by 2021 ODAC Championship individual medalist Emily Brubaker from the University of Lynchburg. Martone made up those five strokes in round two as she carded an even-par 72 on the 5,658-yard layout. That left both players tied at 5-over 149, leaving a playoff to determine the tournament champion. The 18th proved to be the only tiebreaker hole needed as Martone's par bested Brubaker's bogey on the par-4 300-yard finisher. Martone's efforts helped Bridgewater to second in the team table at 54-over 630 (321-309).
  • Connor Christie, Shenandoah, Fy.
    September 21, 2022
    Christie, a first-year Syracuse, N.Y., began his collegiate career with a bang as he claimed medalist honors by one stroke at the Kinder Williams Invitational hosted by Bridgewater College. Christie posted a 3-under par 141 following 36 holes at the Lakeview Golf Club in Harrisonburg, Va. He opened with an even-par 72 featuring four birdies on the 6,769-yard layout, leaving him four shots off the pace after day one. He responded with a 3-under 69 in round two, carding a birdie and two crucial eagles -- including one of the par-4 first hole -- to finish one stroke ahead of Brogan Bennett from Southern Virginia University and Ryan McGarry for McDaniel College atop the leaderboard. Playing as a member of Shenandoah's "B" team in the event, Christie helped that group of five Hornets to a 636 (322-314) total.
  • An Shelmire, Washington and Lee, So.
    September 21, 2022
    Shelmire, a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, kicked off her season in the best way possible by capturing her first collegiate medal in a strong national tournament field that featured eight of the top-25 teams in the Division III Mizuno Women's Golf Coaches' Association Preseason Poll. Shelmire won the NCAA Division III Fall Preview by one stroke over Kendall Nicholson from the University of Redlands, completing 36 holes at El Campeon Golf Course in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., at 2-over par 146. She opened with a 3-over 75, leaving her tied for seventh with four other players. Shelmire caught fire in round two with three birdies to card a 1-under 71, the second-lowest round on the par-72 track set to 5,600 yards. She made five birdies for the tournament and tied for first in par-3 scoring (2.75) on the way to topping the 93-player leaderboard. Her efforts helped 13th-ranked Washington and Lee to a third place team showing at 39-over 615 (309-306).
  • Lilli Caroline Tamburstuen, Averett, So.
    September 14, 2022
    Tamburstuen, a sophomore from Sandvika, Norway, earns the first ODAC Women's Golfer of the Week award of the season and is the second overall and first women's ODAC weekly honoree for Averett University. Tamburstuen, who led last year's squad with an 82.7 scoring average, helped the Cougars finish ninth out of 13th competing schools at 1,045 (346-349-350) at the Transylvania Fall Invitational, marking the first team scores in Averett program history. Tamburstuen tied for 16th in the 77-person field, completing three rounds on the par-72 5,680-yard track on Big Blue #2 at the University Club of Kentucky at 22-over 238. She opened with a 4-over 76 before carding two rounds of 81 over the final 36 holes.