US COLLEGE NEWS

David McGregor (son of Bobby)

is Post University golf captain

By COLIN FARQUHARSON

David McGregor from Helensburgh, son of former Olympic swimmer Bobby McGregor, has been appointed captain of the Post University golf team at Waterbury, Connecticut.

A sophomore (second year) student, David, pictured right, who is 6ft 4in tall, succeeds another Scot in the post, Jamie Blake from Arbroath. Blake, having graduated after four years, has stayed on to become the golf team's assistant coach under Pete Stevens.

Post University, competing at Division 2 NCAA level, have been one of the most successful golf teams in their conference (league).

In their latest tournament, Post University finished second to Wilmington in a field of 15 teams at the Dowling Shoot-out at Long Island National golf course, Riverhead, New York State.

A third Scot at Post University, Gavin Wilson, a sophomore student from Ladybank, finished third in a field of 91 with a pair of 74s for a total of 148 over the 6,945yd course with a par of 71.

He finished nine shots behind the winner, Daniel Ott (Wilmington) with 71 and 68 for 139.

David McGregor shared eighth place on 152 with scores of 78 and 74.

Another Post University player, Lee Wanklyn, a senior student from Berkshire finished joint 50th with scores of 83 and 79 for 162.