Eastern Michigan Athletics
Men's Golf Adds Transfers Fenoglio, McDonald O'Brien
6/18/2024 1:53:00 PM | Men's Golf
Pietro Fenoglio was at TCU, while Rory McDonald O'Brien played at South Carolina Aiken
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University Head Men's Golf Coach Andy Walker announced the addition of sophomore Pietro Fenoglio (Torino, Italy/Liceo Amerigo Vespucci/TCU) and junior Rory McDonald O'Brien (Shrewsbury, England/Shrewsbury School/South Carolina Aiken) today, June 18, for the 2024-25 season.
Fenoglio joins Eastern as a transfer from TCU, where he showcased his golfing talent in the 2023-24 Pauma Valley Invitational with rounds of 72 and 69. Prior to his collegiate career, Fenoglio represented Italy in the 2022 Toyota Junior World Cup and the European Boys Team Championship in 2021 and 2022. His impressive junior career includes a tie for fifth at the 2021 Italian Amateur, victory at the 2019 Italian U16 Championship, and winning the 2018 U14 Scottish Championship.
"Pietro is a great young man and when you watch him hit a golf ball – it's a thing of beauty," Walker mentioned. "He has speed and power that is unteachable and together we are going to help him reach his highest potential. With our facilities and support, there's no telling how good Pietro can be. I'm very excited to call Pietro an Eagle."
McDonald O'Brien joins Eastern Michigan as a transfer from Division II powerhouse South Carolina Aiken, where he showcased his exceptional golfing skills. During his tenure at USCA, he recorded three top-10 finishes, including a victory at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate. Averaging 72.9 strokes per 18 holes over 62 career rounds, McDonald O'Brien earned Second Team All-Peach Belt Conference honors and was named to the PBC All-Tournament team during the 2023-24 season. His notable performances include a third-place tie at the Cateechee Fall Invitational with a seven-under par, 206, and the impressive win at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate shooting three-under par, 267.
"I was so excited when Rory committed to play for Eastern Michigan," said Walker. "He's a world-class player that is going to make an immediate impact on the Division I scene. There's certain guys that just have 'it' and one look at Rory and you know he's one of them. Rory brings victories from major amateur and college events and will play a leadership role on this team. The future is bright at Eastern".
Fenoglio joins Eastern as a transfer from TCU, where he showcased his golfing talent in the 2023-24 Pauma Valley Invitational with rounds of 72 and 69. Prior to his collegiate career, Fenoglio represented Italy in the 2022 Toyota Junior World Cup and the European Boys Team Championship in 2021 and 2022. His impressive junior career includes a tie for fifth at the 2021 Italian Amateur, victory at the 2019 Italian U16 Championship, and winning the 2018 U14 Scottish Championship.
"Pietro is a great young man and when you watch him hit a golf ball – it's a thing of beauty," Walker mentioned. "He has speed and power that is unteachable and together we are going to help him reach his highest potential. With our facilities and support, there's no telling how good Pietro can be. I'm very excited to call Pietro an Eagle."
McDonald O'Brien joins Eastern Michigan as a transfer from Division II powerhouse South Carolina Aiken, where he showcased his exceptional golfing skills. During his tenure at USCA, he recorded three top-10 finishes, including a victory at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate. Averaging 72.9 strokes per 18 holes over 62 career rounds, McDonald O'Brien earned Second Team All-Peach Belt Conference honors and was named to the PBC All-Tournament team during the 2023-24 season. His notable performances include a third-place tie at the Cateechee Fall Invitational with a seven-under par, 206, and the impressive win at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate shooting three-under par, 267.
"I was so excited when Rory committed to play for Eastern Michigan," said Walker. "He's a world-class player that is going to make an immediate impact on the Division I scene. There's certain guys that just have 'it' and one look at Rory and you know he's one of them. Rory brings victories from major amateur and college events and will play a leadership role on this team. The future is bright at Eastern".
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