Men’s Golfer of the Month
Sahir Balyan, Iona
Jr., Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley
Sahir Balyan led the Gaels to a team finish of first place at the Matthews Auto Collegiate and won the event individually shooting 135 (-9) over the two rounds (65, 70). In the Gaels first ever home event in New Rochelle, Balyan finished inside the top 30 with scores of 76, 75, 75.
Women’s Golfer of the Month
Samantha Galantini, Quinnipiac
Jr., West Orange, NJ, West Orange
Samantha Galantini competed in two tournaments in October. At the Quinnipiac Classic, Galantini finished in a tie for 11th place as she helped the Bobcats win the team title. In the two rounds, Galantini shot a 77 (+5) in the first round and a 78 (+6) in the final round. At the Lady Blue Hen Invitational, Galantini finished the three-day total of 219 (+3). Galantini shot a 77 (+5) in the opening round, 72 (E) in the second round, and a 70 (-2) in the final round. Galantini finished in a tie for fifth place at the Lady Blue Hen Invitational.
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