Men’s Golf Announces Team Awards

Raiders Recognize Top Performers from 2020-21 Season

By Jordan Doroshenko

HAMILTON – Following a successful 2021 spring season, the Colgate golf team recognized three standout performers on the course, in the classroom, and in the community with its annual team awards.

Colgate competed in six events this spring, starting with a 293-296 victory over Holy Cross in the Battle at Troy on March 27. The Raiders hosted the Upstate Spring Escape at Seven Oaks Golf Course and saw Dugan McCabe take home Rookie of the Year honors at the Patriot League championship May 1-2.

“This past year was certainly one like we’ve never experienced before,” Men’s Golf Coach Keith Tyburski said. “The team worked hard throughout and always supported one another. We were extremely grateful to have three wonderful senior leaders in Alex, Andrew and Connor. They did a great job of leading the younger guys and helping them navigate unprecedented times.”

Mark Gertsen was named the team’s most improved player after competing in five tournaments and counting toward the team score in five of seven rounds in 2021. The sophomore carded a career-low 70 to lead the Raiders with a fourth-place finish at the home Upstate Spring Escape at Seven Oaks. Gertsen closed with a 73 to finish 26th at the Patriot League Men’s Golf Championship in Annapolis on May 2.

Mark Gertsen Most Improved Player Graphic

Demonstrating the best interest, attitude and dedication to the game and his teammates, Andrew Lombardo garnered the 2021 Leadership Award. Lombardo, one of three seniors on the team, competed in 16 tournaments and held a scoring average of 77.87 behind a career-low 73 at the annual Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational in 2018. A three-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member, Lombardo was a 4.0 recipient twice during his collegiate career as a Mathematical Economics major.

Dugan McCabe adds to his list of postseason awards with the team’s Most Valuable Player honor. He counted toward the team score in nine of 10 rounds played, including a first place finish with a 1-under-par 70 in his collegiate opener at the Battle at Troy. He aced the par-3 15th hole, an uphill shot of 136 yards, to highlight his first career performance. McCabe was the top first-year finisher in the Patriot League Men’s Golf Championship to earn Rookie of the Year honors. He shot 77-80-72-229 for 19-over-par and a tie for 18th place in the championship, becoming Colgate’s second player to land the League’s top freshman honor.

“We are extremely grateful for the administration, staff, and the entire campus community for their hard work and dedication during the past year,” Tyburski said.

“The team is looking forward to relaxing this summer, and spending time to refresh and relax. We are excited to get back to campus and get to work this fall.”