Men's golf adds Elon transfer

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – William Harwood, a former standout at Elon University and the reigning Colonial Athletic Association Golfer of the Year, is joining the University of Memphis men's golf team as a transfer.

Harwood's addition will help the Tigers offset the loss of seniors Bradley Bawden and Chase Harris. Harwood will have one season of eligibility.

Harwood, from Columbia, S.C., became the first golfer in Elon history to earn CAA Golfer of the Year. He recorded five Top 10 finishes during his junior season and had a second-place showing at the conference tournament.

"William is a really nice, late, addition to our 2019-20 roster," said Tigers men's golf coach Blake Smart. "He brings three years of Division 1 experience and has shown the ability to win at the collegiate and amateur level. I expect him to see a lot of playing time and push our depth to a level that not many teams have."

As a sophomore, he earned three Top 10 finishes during the season and competed in 11 tournaments. His best finish was a tie for fourth at the Phoenix Invitational, a tournament that saw him shoot a season-low 66. He matched the 66 at the UNCG Martin Downs. He finished the season with a 74.15 stroke average. During the summer, he won the South Carolina Golf Association Amateur Championship.

As a freshman, he competed in 11 tournaments, including finishing as co-champion at the Pinehurt Intercollegiate. He finished the season with a 73.7 stroke average.

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