April 20, 2007

PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Gulf South Conference announced the 2007 All-GSC Men's Golf Team today. West Florida had a league high four players selected to this year's squad. Matthew Galloway (Valrico, Fla. / Durant HS), David Lingmerth (Tranas, Sweden), and Federico Damus (Posadas, Argentina) were named to the first team. Matthew Berzovich (Longwood, Fla. / Lake Brantley HS) were named to the second team.

Galloway has posted five top 10 finishes this year. He has a 71.77 stroke average, which ranks sixth in the NCAA II. Lingmerth posted three top 10 finishes this year, with a 72.06 stroke average. He is ranked ninth in the NCAA II. Lingmerth won the Southeastern Collegiate. Damus posted four top 10 finishes this year, with a 72.78 stroke average. He is ranked 22nd in the NCAA II. Damus won the Nova Southeastern Fall Classic. Berzovich has a stroke average of 73.88. He is ranked 16th in the south region.

Seven golfers were named to the first and second teams. This is the first year the All-GSC Teams were selected based on achievements made throughout the 2006-07 season. Previously, golfers made the team based on where they finished in the GSC Tournament. Galloway made the first team last year with his first place finish. Damus finished in a tie for 15th.

The GSC Coach of the Year will be awarded to the head coach of the team that wins the GSC Tournament held this Monday and Tuesday, April 23-24 in Hot Springs, Ark.