Sophomore (2009-10):
Took part in six tournaments and registered 13 rounds of competition ... Averaged 81.2 strokes per 18 holes ... Top outing was a three-over par 74 on the opening day of the Oglethorpe/Royal Lakes Invitational (Oct. 19) ... Finished 30th out of 87 players at the Oglethorpe/Royal Lakes Invitational ... His third-round 75 at the Jekyll Island Invitational (Mar. 21) was Emory's second-best mark of the day.

Freshman (2008-09):
Played seven rounds over the course of three tournaments ... Averaged 79.9 strokes per round ... Best 18-hole score was a two-over par 74 (that tied for the best effort by an Emory player in the tourney) in the final round of the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational ... Played as an individual and finished the Jekyll Island Tournament with a 54-hole showing of 234 (80-80-74) that tied for 64th position out of 150 players.

Prior to Emory: Was a four-year member of the St. John's Prep golf team ... Coached by Larry O'Neill ... Served as team captain his senior year ... Averaged a little over 38.0 strokes per nine-hole round ... Two time Salem News All-Star selection ... Tied for medalist honors at the 2008 Divsion I state championship ... Member of the Boston Globe's 2008 All-Scholastic Team ... Competed at the Fidelity Investment Junior Tournament in August of 2007 ... Also played lacrosse and was a member of St. John's track and field program.

Personal: Born June 24, 1989 ... His father, Michael Sr., is the club manager and head professional at Mount Pleasant Golf Course (Marblehead, MA).

Quote: "I chose Emory because it is the best possible place for me to maximize the opportunities in academics, athletics and personal growth.

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