May 14, 2009

The SWAC had strong representation in this past weekend’s PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship in Port St. Lucie, FL.

In men’s team play, Alabama State finished eighth and Alabama A&M ninth. The Hornets had a team score of 949, seven shots better than their archrivals. Kyle Demeester led Alabama State with a two-over par score of 218 (77-69-72), ahead of teammate Montgomery’s 227 (81-72-74). Alabama A&M was led by Andrew Chase Kennedy’s 222 (73-75-74) and Cody Calvert’s 232 (76-78-78).

In individual men’s play Grambling State’s Jonathan Coleman tied for fifth with a score of 232 (80-76-76). Jeremy Williams of Prairie View A&M finished 13^th with a score of 243 (85-74-84).

In women’s individual competition, Peni Sanjoto and Aziza Glass of Prairie View A&M finished seventh and tied for eighth, respectively. Sanjoto shot 250 (83-87-80), nine shots better than Glass’ 259 (85-86-88). Danielle Robinson, Ericka Ware and D’Andrielle Robinson finished 12^th, 15^th, and 16^th respectively.