2009-2010 Francis Marion Men's Golf Roster
Matt Jackson

Matt Jackson

Height: 6-0
Weight: 160
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Gloverville, SC
High School: Midland Valley HS
College: Spartanburg Methodist College
Major: Marketing
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FMU:  Returning letterwinner....Played in nine of 11 tournaments last year.....Transfer from Spartanburg Methodist College in 2008.

SMC: Played two seasons for coach Mark Perdue....As a sophomore, carded a75.1 stroke average, won three tournaments, and posted eight Top 10 finishes in 12 tournaments.....Placed 19th at the 2008 NJCAA Division I District 5/Region X Championships as SMC finished fifth out of 10 teams....As a freshman, recorded a 76.8 stroke average, won one tournament, and earned All-Region X honors.

PERSONAL: Born Matthew Jackson in Augusta, Ga.....Attended Midland Valley High School, where he played for coach Marty Harper....Two-time All-Region selection....Named MVHS Team Most Valuable Player each of his last three years....Nickname is Action.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: (athlete) Mark Gaynor, (team) Georgia Tech, (movie) The Hangover, (TV Show) Entourage, (Favorite non-intercollegiate sports activity) Fishing, (Favorite Thing About FMU) The Grille.

CAREER TOTALS:

Year    Rounds   Strokes Average Low Round Best Finish
2008-09 23 1745 75.87 70 T-13th at KSU/Mercer Linger Longer Invite