The completion of the new Lonnie Poole golf course on Centennial Campus marked the beginning of a new era for Wolfpack golf during the 2010 season. The Wolfpack participated in seven tournaments during the spring season, placing in the top 10 six times and the top five twice.
State started the season off strong with a second place finish at the Mardi Gras Intercollegiate in New Orleans, Louisiana, before stumbling in each of its next four tournaments.
After struggling in the first half of the season, the Pack regrouped for the inaugural Wolfpack Intercollegiate at the Lonnie Poole golf course. The team utilized its new home course advantage to finish third among a field of 17 teams. Senior Adam Hogue turned in his most impressive performance of the season in front of the home crowd, finishing two-over par and narrowly missing a first place finish.
Expectations could not have been any higher for junior Matt Hill, the 2009 NCAA and ACC individual champion. The Ontario native finished in the top 20 six times and the top 10 twice, including a third place finish at the ACC Championship.
Freshman Mitch Sutton was another bright spot for the Wolfpack. The 2008 Canadian Junior National Champion finished in the top 20 twice and the top 10 once, and also holds the third best stroke average on the team.
With three of its top five players returning, expect the Wolfpack to be a force in the 2011 season.