By: By Al Barba
GSGA Release |
KSU Men's Golf |
Jimmy Beck Bio
MARIETTA, Ga. – Kennesaw State junior
Jimmy Beck (Columbus, Ga. / Columbus HS) added another award to his growing list of accolades when he received the Georgia State Golf Association's (GSGA) Co-Men's Player of the Year Award during the organization's Player of the Year Luncheon held at the Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta on Saturday (Jan.18).
Beck was recognized along with Cameron Hooper of Atlanta and Jeff Knox of Augusta.
"Being named the GSGA Men's Co-Player of the Year is one of the many blessings that have happened during my time here at Kennesaw State," Beck said. "I am honored to receive this award and could not have accomplished this without the support of my team, my coaches, my friends, and my family. I am looking forward to the upcoming season."
In addition to leading the Kennesaw State men's golf team to an NCAA Division I regional appearance in 2013, Beck became the first KSU player to capture the Georgia State Amateur when he outplayed the field at Pinetree Country Club last July.
"This is yet another feather in Jimmy's cap as he is becoming one of the most decorated athletes in KSU history," Owls head coach Jay Moseley said. "A college player has not won this award in nearly 10 years and for Jimmy to be the first KSU golfer to ever receive it is quite an honor.
"He had a special season last year and the most exciting part is that he and I both know he still has lots of room to improve and develop," Moseley added. " Jimmy is a true ambassador for KSU and we are proud that he is bringing this prestigious award to our campus."
Beck followed his win at the Georgia State Amateur by leading the Owls to a pair of tournament victories last fall as Kennesaw State won the Rees Jones Invitational and Pinetree Intercollegiate. The Columbus, Ga., native also paced KSU with 72.50 scoring average and posted four Top 20 finishes.
The Owls open their spring season Feb. 10 at the Farms Collegiate Invitational in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
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