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On MacDonald: Constantly competing at a high level … characterized as a team player for the way that he pushes the other players to finish strong … has consistently improved his game each year that he has played.
Fall 2000: Took 10th place (75-77—152) at the Rehoboth Beach Invitational, helping to propel Maryland to a third-place finish … shot an 82-81-83—246 at the Duke Golf Classic.
2000: Shot a 75-77-75—227 at the Furman Intercollegiate, helping Maryland to a third-place showing … shot an 80-82-77—239 at the ACC Championships.
1999: Finished in a tie for 25th (77-75-75—227) at the Chattanooga Intercollegiate at the Valleybrook Golf Course … one of five Maryland finishers to place in the top 25 to help the Terps to the team title … closed out the Cavalier Classic at the Birdwood Golf Club in Charlottesville, Va., with a +12 (228) … scored between 75 and 78 in all eight rounds last fall.
Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner for golf at Manhassett High School in Manhassett, N.Y. … two-time team captain … three-time all-state selection … four-time all-county … five-time all-conference … was twice named team most valuable player … held a career individual record of 47-5-4 … improved his scoring average for nine holes from 44.0 in seventh grade to 37.6 as a senior … team went 41-18 during his career.
Personal: Born on May 6, 1981 … son of Ann Marie and Robert MacDonald … also recruited by Georgetown and James Madison … his sister Karen (21) plays lacrosse for the University of Richmond … cousin Ken played golf for Richmond … lists Wayne Gretzky as favorite athlete for what he did for the sport of hockey.
