Christian Elliott Named Big Ten Golfer of the WeekChristian Elliott Named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

Christian Elliott Named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

March 18, 2015

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Big Ten Conference named sophomore Christian Elliott (Port Perry, Ontario) Golfer of the Week Wednesday afternoon for the first time in his career following a top-15 finish at the Seminole Intercollegiate.

"Christian used a year's experience at Southwood, combined with some key changes in his game to go low for us at the Seminole," head coach Greg Nye said. "It was a much deserved result."

Elliott fired a 4-under 212 (71-69-72) on the Southwood Golf Course over the weekend, recording an eagle and 12 birdies. The Canada-native also shot 7-under on par 5 holes, averaging a tally of 4.42 - a statistic that tied for second-best among the 90-player field. He carded a 29 on the back nine of his second round, shooting an incredible seven 3's.

This performance marked the second time Elliott placed in the top-15 overall this year, the first time being in October at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate when he shot a 142 two-round score and finished tied for 12th.

The official announcement can be found on the Big Ten Conference's website here.