WACO, Texas - UAFS senior Chris Eckes and Dallas Baptist University junior Ann Parmerter picked up their first Heartland Golfer of the Week honors this season for tournaments played from Oct. 18 - Oct. 25.
Men’s Golfer of the Week
Chris Eckes, UAFS
Senior, Fort Smith, Ark.
UAFS senior Chris Eckes shot a 3-over par 147 (71-76) to finish tied with Midwestern State's Clayton Keck after the second round of play in the Territory Classic and then won a two-hole playoff to earn medalist honors. Eckes, who was tied for the lead after Monday's opening round with a 1-under 71, was the highest-finishing Heartland Conference golfer in the tournament picking up his first win of the fall season. He helped lead the Lions to a third-place tie in the team standings at the 14-team event. This is the first weekly award for Eckes this season.
Women’s Golfer of the Week
Ann Parmerter, DBU
Junior, Austin, Texas
DBU junior Ann Parmerter led DBU to their third straight National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national title with a first place finish after carding a 3-over, 219 in the three-round tournament. Parmerter registered 10 birdies over three rounds as she claimed her second straight NCCAA individual title and the sixth win of her career. This is Parmerter’s first golfer of the week honor this season.
Previous Players of the Week:
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six