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2018-19 Men's Golf Roster
Roster
Corey Carlson
- Year:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Green Cove Springs, Fla.
- High School:
- Clay
Senior Season (2018-19):
- Played nine events as a senior, shooting a 73.12.
- Had a Top-10 finish at the Mobile Sports Authority Intercollegiate, tying for ninth with a 4-under 140 (69-71).
- Tied for 12th at the Seminole Intercollegiate, shooting a 2-under 214 (72-73-69).
- Shot a 1-over 217 (70-73-74) at NCAA Regionals.
- Made two appearances in the fall 2018, including tying for 17th at the Rod Myers Invitational (Even-par 216).
- Participated at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational.
Junior Season (2017-18):
- Missed much of his junior season due to injury.
- Played in three tournaments, shooting an average score of 73.56.
- Tied for 26th in his first tournament back at the Gary Koch Invitational, shooting a 1-over 217.
- Participated in the ACC Championship and NCAA Regionals.
- Won the Gate PGA Invitational (Aug. 14, 2018) in the offseason at Ponte Vedra, shooting 5-under par.
Sophomore Season (2016-17):
- Played in 11 tournaments, shooting 74.17 while garnering one Top-5 finish.
- Tied for third at the Southern Intercollegiate, shooting a two-round score of 5-under 139.
- Set career low vs. par with a 4-under 68 in the second round of the Southern Intercollegiate on March 13, 2017.
- Had a strong two-week stretch where he tied for 14th at the Seminole Intercollegiate (6-under 210) followed by his Southern Intercollegiate showing.
- Aided the Seminoles greatly in the NCAA Championship, helping FSU reach the fourth round of stroke play after shooting even through the first three rounds (71-73-72).
- Tied teammate Bennett Baker for the team lead with four eagles.
- Totaled 10 rounds at par or better.
Freshman Season (2015-16):
• Had a productive first year at FSU, finishing with a 72.78 average score in 23 rounds.
• Finished in the Top 25 in three of his six events played, highlighted by a tied-for-seventh finish at the Seminole Intercollegiate on March 11-12, 2016.
• Shot a career-low 69 (3-under) in the third round of the Seminole Intercollegiate, finishing 4-under (71-72-69) overall.
• Tied for 21st at the NCAA Kohler Regional on May 16-18, shooting an even-par 216 (73-72-71) to help FSU advance to its fifth straight NCAA Championship.
• Tied for 25th at the ACC Men’s Golf Championship (2-over), including a first-round 71 on April 22.
• Displayed consistent golf in all 23 rounds played, shooting above a 75 in just one round.
• Made his collegiate debut at the Jerry Pate Intercollegiate in the fall 2015 (Oct. 5-6), shooting a 9-over 219 and finishing in 41st.
Before FSU:
- Played at the amateur level at Clay High.
- Won the 2015 Florida Azalea Tournament in Palatka, Fla., with a 199 (68-68-63).
- Subsequently earned Junior Boys Player of the Week honors.
- Won the American Junior Golf Association with a 2-over par 215 at the Taylormade Adidas Junior All-Star in Braselton, Ga.
All About Me:
- Born: October 6, 1995.
- Parents: David and Lisa Carlson.
- Major: Criminology.
- How did you first start getting into golf? Because of my grandfather.
- What would you say is your greatest golf moment so far? Playing in two NCAA championships.
- Who is your favorite professional golfer? DJ (Dustin Johnson) because he handles himself very well.
- My favorite club in my bag is: My irons.
- I chose to play for Florida State Men’s Golf because: Great coaches and program to be a part of.
- What music are you currently listening to? Everything.
- What shows are you currently watching? Blacklist.
- What’s your favorite movie? The Hangover.
- Outside of golf, what are some of your passions in life? Working out and family.
- What is the single greatest lesson golf has taught you? To respect people.
- What are the top three things on your bucket list?
- Travel the world.
- Go skydiving.
- Meet Tiger Woods.
- If you could be any superhero, which one would you be? Batman.
- What makes Florida State University a great place? It’s the greatest college golf program.
Corey Carlson By The Numbers:
• Round: 68 (Southern Intercollegiate, Spring 2017)
• Tournament: 210 (Seminole Intercollegiate, Spring 2017)
• Best Finish: T3 (Southern Intercollegiate, Spring 2017)
