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Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson

Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Rock Hill, S.C.

High School:
Northwestern

Height / Weight:
6-3 / 175

Position:
Righthanded

Birthdate:
04/28/1982

Major:
Business

2002-03
• Participated at the Coker College Intercollegiate with the Gamecock B-team
• Played as an individual at the Palmetto-Cleveland Golf Intercollegiate where he finished tied for 30th
• In the two tournaments he played in, he avearged 73.75.

2001-02 • Competed in three tournaments for the Gamecocks, including the 2002 NCAA Regionals • Finished in the top 10 in two B-team tournaments • Finished tied for fourth at the Coker College Intercollegiate • Tied for seventh at the Pine Needles Invitational • Registered a low round score of 69 in both B-team tournaments • Finished with a stroke average of 75.71

2000-01 • Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Mike Gossett at Northwestern • Named all-region four straight years • Five top 10 finishes • Four medalist honors • Named team's most valuable player

Up Close with Robinson...
When I was growing up I wanted to be: A Golfer
My favorite vacation as a youngster: Hawaii
I would most like to spend the day with: Ben Hogan
I'd like to switch places for one day with: Dave Matthews
I would like to play a round of golf with: Jack Nicklaus, because he is the best ever
If I were an animal I would you be a: Shark, because they are mysterious and powerful
No one knows much I: Like music
One thing I remember my parents saying when I was young: Quit that
One thing that impresses me about Coach Blackmon: The good players that he has coached
I chose USC: Because I liked the coach and I knew most of the guys on the team
My favorite golf course is: Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo, because it has so many great ocean holes
My most memorable golf moment: Winning my first tournament
My perfect day: Wake up at noon and play at Augusta in the Masters
My main goal in life: To be an honest, well respected person

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