Sophomore Jimmy Kozikowski & former SMCC athlete Marcus Synegal to play in the 2011 Patriot All-America Invitational
When: December 28-30
Location: Wigwam Golf Club
Litchfield Park, AZ
Hitting the Greens
The South Mountain Community College men’s golf team, led by Coach Jake Harrington, has proven itself to be one of the best in the west.
The Cougars have won eight out of the last ten Region I tournaments and won the NJCAA National Championship in 2004 and 2010. They also finished in 3rd place at the 2009 NJCAA National Championship to go along with their second place finish in 2003 and 2007.
Contact Information
Jake Harrington
Head Coach
602.243.8240 Office
602.750.8272 Cell
Assistant Coach
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In 2010, the Cougars finished the season winning 8 out of 13 tournaments which included winning 3 out of 6 conference tournaments, the NJCAA Region I Championship by 13 shots, and winning the 2010 NJCAA Division II National Championship by 10 shots.
In 2009, the Cougars would also end the season winning 8 out of 13 tournaments with 5 of those victories being by double-digit margins, winning the ACCAC Conference Championship for the first time in school history by winning 5 of the 6 conference tournaments, won the NJCAA Region I Championship by 32 shots, and finishing 3rd at the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
This year’s team is expected to continue to raise the bar with four sophomores returning from last year’s national championship team, which was ranked #1 in the nation on the Golfstat and NJCAA polls for most of the year, and they are accompanied by a strong freshman class who is out to prove they are the best in the nation.
The team competes in tournaments all year long and competes in Conference play in February, March, and April, with Regional and National Championships occurring in May.
Check back frequently for updated news, schedules and special events. We look forward to seeing you on the course.
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