Skip To Main Content

Grand Valley State University Athletics

2015-16 Men's Golf Roster

Doug Witte

Austin Eccleton

Austin Eccleton

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Jackson, Mich.
  • Prev School:
    University of Detroit Mercy

Summary

Biography

As a Senior (2015-16) 
Did not see tournament action

As a Junior (2014-15)
Helped the Lakers win the GLIAC North Invitational (Sep. 20-21), totaling a 20-over-par 164 (84-80).

As a Sophomore (2013-14)
Averaged a 77.41 over 17 rounds ... participated in eight tournaments ... tied for 42nd place with an eight-over par 80 and one-over par 73 at the GLIAC North Fall Invitational (Sept. 21-22) ... totaled an 11-over par 155 (80-75) at the Midwest Region Invitational (Oct. 14-15) ... carded rounds of two-over par 74 and four-over par 76 to tie for eighth place individually and help GVSU win the SVSU Spring Invitational (March 22-23) ... posted a 10-over par 154 (79-75) at the Wisconsin-Parkside Spring Invitational (March 30-31) ... fired a three-over par 75 and six-over par 78 at The Jewell (April 5-6) ... totaled a 10-over par 154 (80-74) to help the Lakers take second place at the NCAA Regional #4 (April 13-14) ... tallied a 19-over par 163 (81-82) at the GLIAC South Spring Invitational (April 19-20) ... recorded an 18-over par 234 over 54 holes at the NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional (May 5-7).

At Detroit Mercy
As a Freshman (2012-13)
Played in six events ... averaged a 78.7 in 16 rounds, which was fourth-best on the team ... finished tied for 23rd with a 231 (77-82) at the Horizon League Championship (April 26-28), which included tying his career low with an even-par 72 in the final round ... started his college career with a 153 (79-74) tying for 41st at the Dayton Fall Invitational (Oct. 22-23) ... shot a 233 (80-72-81) for a share of 78th at the NYX Hoosier Invitational (April 6-7), where he originally set his 18-hole best with a 72 in the second round ... tied for 37th at the Detroit Titans Invitational (April 12-13) with a 235 (82-76-77).

High School
Played for David Swartout at Lumen Christi ...three-time MHSAA Division 3 All-State selection ... helped guide the Titans to four consecutive MHSAA Division 3 State Championship victories (2009-12) ... competed in two Michigan Amateurs ... qualified for the Optimist International Championship twice ... also earned three varsity letters in hockey.

Personal
Son of Jim and Denise Eccleton ... enjoys playing hockey ... marketing major.

Media Highlights

There is no related content available.

Videos Snapshot
  • snapshot video snapshot video

Headlines Snapshot
  • snapshot stories
Photos Snapshot

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Sophomore

    5'11"
  • 2014-15Junior

    5'11"
  • 2015-16Senior

    5'11"