SALEM, Ore. – Corban University head golf coach Tom Graves announced the 2015 recruiting class for the Warrior men’s golf team on Wednesday, naming seven recruits that will join the Warriors for the 2015-16 season.
“We are extremely excited for our incoming class of male golfers,” said Graves. “As they were recruited, the one thing that stood out the most was their passion for the Lord. We believe they will be great Godly representatives for Corban University, both on the golf course and out in the world. These are the types of young adults we want playing for us. I would like to thank Charlie Marshall and Paul Pickerell for all of the time and effort they have put in to getting these fine athletes to choose Corban. Great times ahead for Corban Golf!”
Michael Clark – 5’ 10” – Cascade Christian High School – Oregon
Clark comes to the Warriors following a successful high school career in southern Oregon. While leading his team to the OSAA 3A State Championship, he garnered Second-Team All-State accolades and helped the squad break the school record for a team score in a single round. While lettering all four years, he shot a 75 at the Running Y Ranch and a 76 and 77 at the State Tournament during the championship year.
Clark plans to major in Pre-Medicine with the hopes of becoming a Medical Doctor someday.
“Michael improved greatly during his senior year and helped his team win a state title,” said Graves. “We look forward to him continuing to develop his game and to build on the momentum he has coming out of high school. We are proud to have him as a Warrior!”
Alex Cole – 6’ 0” – Homeschool – Wyoming
Hailing from Cheyenne, Wyo., Cole joins the Warriors following four years of accomplished golf during high school. Individually, Cole received All-Conference plaudits his junior year and All-State honors his senior year. During his sophomore and junior seasons, he also led his team to a second-place finish in the State Championships. In addition, he placed fifth as an Amateur at the Wyoming Open in 2014 following rounds of 77-77-72. Moreover, he registered a Championship at the Cheyenne Country Club Junior Club Tournament in 2013.
Cole intends to major in Political Science with the intent of working in LAW or the FBI in the future.
“Alex is another golfer who has improved a lot over the course of his high school career,” said Graves. “He will bring a lot of reliability with him on the golf course. He is a multi-talented individual and we look forward to having him on the team and at Corban University.”
Aaron Hammarstrom – 5’ 9” – Calvary Murrieta Christian School – California
Hammarstrom travels north to join Corban in Salem following a standout high school career. While competing in the California Interscholastic Federation Finals during each of his four years of high school, he won numerous Valley Junior Golf Association Tournaments. He also earned Second-Team All-League honors during the 2014 season. Additionally, Hammarstrom was the recipient of the CMCS “All-Warrior” award for 2011-2015.
Hammarstrom plans to major in Business Marketing with the intentions of one day becoming a Pastor.
“Aaron has been as dedicated as anyone since taking up golf,” said Graves. “He is self-motivated and a very hard worker. He is a natural leader and will be a rock for our team. What I appreciate most about him so far is his heart for the Lord.”
Landon Joy – 6’ 0” – Hudson’s Bay High School – Washington
Joy joins Corban after a highly successful high school career that saw him earn a number of awards throughout his years. While at Hudson’s Bay High School, he earned All-League accolades during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. During those junior and senior campaigns, he was a First-Team All-League performer.
Joy has garnered all of these honors while having an eye disorder called cone/rod dystrophy and nystagmus, making him partially color blind. Despite this issue that sometimes causes the inability to see the ball well, Joy continues to succeed and overcome any obstacles set in front of him.
He plans to major in Business at Corban.
“Landon will be a great asset to the team,” said Graves. “He is a consistent scorer on the golf course and very motivated to succeed. He has a lot of potential and we look forward to develop his game further at the collegiate level.”
Liam McClary – 6’ 1” – Mount Eagle Academy – Diablo Valley CC – California
McClary brings collegiate golf experience to Corban after previously competing at Diablo Valley CC. While racking up a number of tournament rounds already collegiately during the last two years, he played competitively in the Junior Golf Association of Northern California from ages 12-13. He also trained during this past year with golf professionals at NorCal Golf Academy in Walnut Creek, Calif., improving his game to prepare for the NAIA level of golf.
McClary plans to major in Business: Leadership and Management with the hopes of one day working in Business Management.
“Liam brings valuable experience to our relatively young team,” said Graves. “As a junior college transfer, he has many college tournament rounds under his belt. I am very excited to have him as a leader on the team.”
Aaron Seabrook – 6’ 3” – Eastmont High School – Washington
Seabrook, hailing from Wenatchee, Wash., brings loads of talent to the Warriors. While being awarded the Big Nine Conference Player of the Year honor in 2014, he also garnered First-Team All-Conference plaudits during his sophomore year and Second-Team honors as a freshman. In addition, he finished in fourth place out of 45 of the best golfers in the state at the U.S. Junior Am Qualifier. Moreover, he tied for 15th out of 114 players at the Junior World Qualifier.
Seabrook plans to major in Business Management with the hopes of one day becoming a Head Golf Club Professional.
“Aaron brings with him extensive golf experience,” said Graves. “He has grown up playing junior golf and it will serve him well competing at the college level. He has a great demeanor that will go a long ways on the golf course. I cannot wait to have him on board!”
Tristan Sulzmann – 6’ 5” – Grand Terrace High School – California
Sulzmann comes to Salem after being named the League MVP in high school during his senior year. He was the first-ever golfer from his school to receive All-League MVP honors. Prior to that accolade, he served as a team captain for three years and was the first player at his school to shoot under par in a high school match. In addition, Sulzmann earned Scholar-Athlete plaudits and lettered all four years of high school.
He plans to major in Pre-Med with the hopes of becoming a Physician Assistant one day.
“Tristan had a solid high school golf career and is a very well-rounded individual,” said Graves. We look forward to having his leadership on the team and providing him with a place to grow and pursue his God-given talents.”