JONESBORO, Ark. (4/12/17) – Arkansas State redshirt freshman Matt Cole was named the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week Wednesday, marking the third consecutive time the honor has been awarded to a Red Wolves player.
Cole received the recognition after claiming his first career tournament title, earning medalist honors at the Red Wolves Intercollegiate while leading Arkansas State to the team championship. He recorded a career-best 3-under 213 to finish atop the 85-player field.
A Fayetteville, Ark., native, Cole’s total included a second-round 70 that was also the best single-round score of his career. He also posted a 72 and 71 for the first and third rounds, respectively.