Sam Johnston, junior from San Diego, California, with three under-par rounds (69-67-70), posted his fifth individual win in less than 2 1/2 years, taking top honors in the Newman Fall Invitational at Rolling Hills Country Club (par 72, 6,199 yards) in Wichita, Kan. Johnston's win moved him into sole possession of third place on Oklahoma Christian's all-time list. Johnston, a two-time NCCAA and NCAA Division II All-American, excelled thanks in good part to his wedge game and his ability to control his emotions on the course.
Men’s Golf Nominees: Corey Sheppard, Lee University; Sam Johnston, Oklahoma Christian University; Nick Ward, Spring Arbor University; Jake Coffey, Indiana Wesleyan University