Greensboro College - Elder Wins USA South Golf Honor

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Elder Wins USA South Golf Honor

Brock Elder

Pride Sports Info.

3/10/2010 6:53:36 PM

Brock Elder (Greensboro, NC/Vandalia Christian) of Greensboro College has been named the USA South Golfer of the Week.

Elder, a junior shot a one-over par 143 to win the Pine Needles Invitational last week. In the two-day tournament, Elder led The Pride to the program's first victory in six years. Elder shot a one-over par, 72 on day one, then shot an even-par 71 in the final rounds.

This is Elder's second medalist honor. He won the Ted Keller Invitational in 2008.

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