Emory University freshman Johnathan Chen (Sugar Land, TX) has been selected by the University Athletic Association as the Golfer of the Week following his performance at the Emory Spring Invitational (Apr. 11-12) in Stone Mountain, Ga. It marks the first time in his career that he has been tabbed for the honor.

Chen helped the No. 11-ranked Eagles to a first-place finish at the Invitational, claiming medalist honors as he topped the 89-player field with a two-over par 142 (73-69).  His second-round score was the lowest effort turned in by any player over the 36-hole tourney and tied his best outing of the year.  In addition, his final total was the best 36-hole outing by an Emory this year and tied for 10^th on the school’s all-time ladder.

Emory captured the top spot in the 17-team field with a score of 594, three strokes ahead of runner-up Oglethorpe University.

Chen has played 19 of a possible 21 round this year and stands second on the team behind Ryan Dagerman in scoring average (74.2).