Men's Golf | 9/16/2025 11:55:00 AM
Utica University standouts
Aydin Parekh and
Claire Draper were named the Empire 8 Golfers of the Week on Tuesday for the week ending Sept. 15, 2025.
MEN’S GOLF
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Aydin Parekh, Utica, Jr., Nobleton, Ontario/Blyth Academy
Parekh led the way for the Pioneers, winning the individual medalist title at the SUNY Poly Invitational, held at Teugega Country Club in Rome, NY on Monday, Sept 15. Parekh won the event as an individual, turning in a plus-3 scorecard (74) with three birdies and an on-par back nine. As a team, the Utica men's squad finished second of seven teams, falling just one stroke behind Nazareth, the winner of the team scoring.
WOMEN’S GOLF
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Claire Draper, Utica, Fr., Watertown, NY/Watertown
Draper finished third overall in her collegiate debut at the SUNY Poly Invitational, held at Teugega Country Club in Rome, NY on Monday, Sept 15. She finished the day by shooting an 86 (plus-13) over the 18 holes. Draper came out hot, earning a birdie on hole one, followed by two pars. She also birdied the par-5 11th hole as Utica finished second as a team behind St. Lawrence University.
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