Prescott Campus Golfer to Represent USA at World Championships in France

Embry-Riddle Prescott men's golfer Austin Sverdrup ('16, PC) will head to France this summer to participate in the 16th World University Championships.

Sverdrup is one of three men selected to represent the United States at the prestigious tournament located in Brive, France. The tournament will host 130 elite golfers from all over the world, representing 20 different countries. The competitors will be vying for four different titles during the tournament, including an individual male champion, an individual female champion, and men's and women's team championships.

The 2016 World University Championships represent the 27th edition of the competition, taking place every two years in even-numbered years. 

This year's tournament will take place June 23-26 at Golf De Planchetorte, an 18 hole course that covers 5847m for Par 71. The United States will be represented by a men's and a women's team.  

U.S. Men's Team:

Coach Ricky Dotson:  Texas Wesleyan University

J.D. Lehman:  University of Louisville

Matt Killam:  Texas Wesleyan University

Austin Sverdrup: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

U.S. Women's Team:  

Coach Diane Thomason:  University of Iowa

Sarah Burnham:  Michigan State University

Stephnie Flame: Northwestern University

Gabby Barker:  Texas Tech University

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to represent the United States in the World University Golf Championships," said Sverdrup. "It will be a wonderful experience both sightseeing and playing golf in France. I am thankful to have been selected and look forward to a great trip."

Sverdrup led the Eagles this year in scoring average with a 75.14;  he was champion of the Arizona Christian Invitational, tied for third place at the Cal Pac/National Qualifying Tournament, and is on the 2016 Cal Pac All-Conference Team. A two-time NAIA Academic All-Scholar, two-time All-Cal Pac Conference Team member, and a member of the 2015 All-Academic Men's Golf Team, Sverdrup has been the epitome of a scholar-athlete for the Eagles.

"I could not be more excited for Austin to be selected to compete in these World University Games," said Embry-Riddle Prescott Head Coach Kim Haddow. "I have had the privilege to coach at two World University Championships and know what an amazing opportunity this is for Austin to represent the United States, Embry-Riddle, and himself in France. He will meet wonderful young men and women from around the world during the week while competing in a world class golf championship."

Prior to participating at the World University Championships, Sverdrup graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Embry-Riddle on May 7. He will also help lead the Eagles May 21-30 at the NAIA National Tournament in Moline, Ill.