CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY CRUISES TO VICTORY AT EIGHTH PGA JONES CUP

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Fighting Camels of Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., captured their second PGA Jones Cup title, firing a final-round total of 9-over-par 297 for a 580 total, and cruising to victory by 15-strokes at the eighth annual PGA Jones Cup.

Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., and Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C., tied for second overall at 595.

The Camels were led by Spencer Huggins of Conover, N.C., who fired a solid final-round 71 to post the low 36-hole total.

"This is my first PGA Jones Cup, but we won in 2007 so we had some high expectations," said Huggins. "The team went out there and hit and tried to make all the big putts."

The 21-year-old aspiring PGA Professional was satisfied with his overall play.

"My mentality this week was to get it on the green and go from there," said Huggins. "I struggled through the first 14 holes to make anything. I finally made one at 15 and also birdied 16 and 17, so it felt good."

Huggins was also pleased with how the entire team performed, as they reached their overall goal of claiming a PGA Jones Cup title.

"I think it says a lot about our program and the opportunities we have had at Campbell," said Huggins. "It shows the instruction we received at Campbell as far as player development classes and instruction development classes has really paid off."

First-round leader Andrew Kegarise of Mint Hill, N.C., shot a final-round 75 for Campbell, who captured their second title, and first since 2007.

PGA Golf Management Director Ken Jones of Lillington, N.C., who has been the director at Campbell University since 1998, was proud of the way his team played.

"They are all solid players and knew how to finish this Championship off," said Jones. "This title is something that each of these guys is going to take with him into the future and claim they were part of this PGA Jones Cup team."

Jones is also excited about the future of his PGA Golf Management program and the exposure that his team received by winning this title.

"We have a lot of people trying to qualify for this event in the program and this will make it even more intense next year," said Jones. "The players will be able to go back to Campbell and tell about the experience they had here. It will pay huge dividends in the future."

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs finished in fourth place.

The University of Idaho, the defending champion, finished in 12th place overall. The Vandals were led by Ben Weyland of Bellingham, Wash., who fired his second consecutive 73.

The 36-hole event, featuring all 20 schools in the PGA Golf Management University program, was played on the award-winning Wanamaker Course, which played to 7,025 yards.

The 100-player field brought together teams from 16 states, who were competing for the Dr. Roland S. Jones Trophy at The PGA Golf Club for the second consecutive year.

Begun by Mississippi State University (MSU) in 2002, the PGA Jones Cup is named after the late Dr. S. Roland Jones, MSU's first PGA Golf Management director. The event serves to provide a platform where participants can display professionalism, integrity, character and camaraderie; all characteristics Dr. Jones instilled in PGA Golf Management students.

All participating universities are schools accredited by The PGA of America to offer the four-and-one-half year PGA Golf Management Program. The college curriculum includes extensive classroom studies, an internship experience and player development, and provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry as a PGA Professional. Students in the PGA Golf Management Program study a combination of golf and business-related subjects, as well as serve 16-20 months in an on-course internship within the golf industry.

8th PGA Jones Cup
PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Wanamaker Course
(Men Par 72, 7,025)

Final-Round Scores:

1 - Campbell University --283-297--580; Spencer Huggins 69-71--140; Andrew Kegarise 68-75--143; Steven Hamby 74-72--146; Zac Collins 72-83--155; Andrew Bier l79-79--158

T2 - Florida State University --292-303--595; Nick Pincket 72-72--144; Matt Cahill 72-75--147; Brian Mulvin 73-78--151; Dan Ignacio 75-78--153; Reid Howey 79-79--158

T2 - Methodist University--291-304--595; Preston Combs 71-71--142; Zach Brady 70-73--143; Steve Daly 73-77--150; Matt Lowell 77-83--160; Chas Golibart 78-85--163

4 - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs--305-291--596; Ryan Wroblewski 75-71--146; Ben Honaman 76-72--148; Eric Emmel 77-72--149; Dustin Moser 77-76--153; Kirk Usui 82-78--160

5 - Ferris State University--302-297--599; Chris Osentoski 73-70--143; Cody Haughton 74-72--146; Matt Sheperd 76-75--151; Andrew Slade 79-80--159; Tyler Robinson 86-82--168

6 - Arizona State University --301-300--601; Travis Childress 71-75--146; Luke Hemelstrand 78-73--151; Kyle Epperson 74-78--152; William Hoppel 78-75--153; Vinnie Iniguez 81-77--158

7 - University of Nevada, Las Vegas--298-307--605; Andrew Elliott 71-75--146; Ryan Smith 71-81--152; Charlie Greene 78-75--153; Brandon Johnson 78-78--156; Patrick O'Hara79-79--158

T8 - Florida Gulf Coast University--295-311--606; Jimmy Othus 72-74--146; Federico Torresani 72-79--151; Joey Lewis 73-79--152; Ryan Coll 78-79--157; Pat Hurrie 86-82--168

T8 - Mississippi State University--306-300--606; Jay Hunter 79-73--152; Alex Dienes 77-76--153; Jared Sheffer 72-81--153; Stephen Norris 78-83--161; Jon Howell 93-70--163

10 - New Mexico State University --298-309--607; Jason Franklin 71-74--145; Chris Nieto 76-74--150; Allen Kelley 72-83--155; Tommy Choi 79-78--157; James Snetsinger 80-87--167

11 - Eastern Kentucky University --305-303--608; Robert Costello 75-72--147; Kalen Boone 78-74--152; Adam Webb 73-82--155; Brock Wicker 79-78--157; Zackary Potts 84-79--163

12 - University of Idaho--299-311--610; Ben Weyland 73-73--146; Cody Rowe 72-77--149; Chris Meyer 73-80--153; Stephen Bassham 81-81--162; Chace Fraser 81-81--162

13 - Sam Houston State University --305-306--611; Eric Voltin 73-73--146; Jake Daniels 79-76--155; Anthony Martinez 79-76--155; Erich Schneider 74-83--157; Jonathan Locke 83-81--164

14 - Coastal Carolina University --309-305--614; Michael Kampschneider 76-73--149; Jason Hughes 79-74--153; Bill Berman 76-80--156; Josh May 78-79--157; Michael McGarity 85-79--164

15 - Clemson University --306-309--615; Dan Hazlett 75-73--148; Chris Cervan 75-77--152; Garrett Chapman 77-78--155; Dan Soltis 79-81--160; Landon Ray 84-86--170

16 - Penn State University --313-305--618; Paul Mudrey 78-74--152; Adam Thomas-Frost 78-75--153; Andrew Hardin 81-76--157; Pat Mastrian 77-82--159; Zach Emery 80-80--160

17 - North Carolina State University --314-311--625; Zach Hamilton 80-73--153; Alex Kowalski 77-79--156; Josh Rackley 75-85--160; Rupe Taylor 86-77--163; Brian Riddle 82-82--164

18 - University of Nebraska at Lincoln--314-316--630; Kevin Drew 76-73--149; Eric Peyton 73-84--157; Thomas Harmon 85-77--162; Derrick Vest 80-82--162; Matt Meuret 95-84--179

19 - University of Central Oklahoma--321-314--635; Adam Miller 82-73--155; Beau Streck 76-80--156; Brent Romine 82-80--162; Rhett Bouvia 81-82--163; Matthew Vogel 87-81--168

20 - University of Maryland-Eastern Shore--321-325--646; Devan Scott 74-82--156; Zach Allen 75-86--161; Lewis Schnauble 83-82--165; Andrew Haldeman 89-81--170; Minsoo Sooh 91-80--171