Nova Southeastern University men’s golf junior Elias Mardeni was named Sunshine State Conference Golfer of the Week after winning the individual title at the Copperhead Championship at Innisbrook Golf Resort.
Mardeni shot a five-under-par 65 in the final round and finished the tournament at five-under-par 205. He also carded a 30 on the front nine during the closing round as he moved to the top of the individual leaderboard.
Nova Southeastern University finished second as a team at the Copperhead Championship. Mardeni’s individual victory adds to the program’s results as Nova Southeastern University continues its fall schedule.
Mardeni closes with five-under-par 65
Mardeni entered the final round in contention before producing the tournament’s decisive individual performance. His five-under-par 65 gave him a five-under-par 205 total and secured the Copperhead Championship individual title.
The final-round 30 on the front nine helped establish the pace for Mardeni’s closing effort. The performance led to his Sunshine State Conference recognition and gave Nova Southeastern University a second-place team finish to accompany the individual championship.
Nova Southeastern University returns Oct. 19-20
Mardeni and Nova Southeastern University men’s golf are scheduled to compete next at the Citrus Intercollegiate on Oct. 19-20. The event will be held at ChampionsGate Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
Updates on the program are available through its Instagram and X accounts at @NSU_MGolf. The Citrus Intercollegiate is the next scheduled event on Nova Southeastern University’s fall schedule.
FSB Take
Mardeni’s individual title and Sunshine State Conference award provide Nova Southeastern University men’s golf with a strong result to carry into its next event. The program’s second-place team finish at the Copperhead Championship adds a verified team accomplishment alongside Mardeni’s individual performance.
Source: Original report