Brendan Gielow
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Birth | October 24, 1987 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 185 lb |
Nationality | United States |
College | Wake Forest |
Brendan Gielow (Born October 24, 1987 in Grand Rapids, Michigan), is a sophomore amateur golfer for the Wake Forest Demon Decons.
[edit] Personal life
Brendan Gielow is the son of Eric and Renea Gielow. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 2006, after moving as a child from Grand Rapids. In his tenure at Mona Shores, Gielow played four years on the varsity golf team; in which he was named Mr. Golf (award given to the top high school golfer in the state) twice. Brendan was also named to the Michigan Super Team, the All-State golf team, all four years he played. That distinction being that he is first and only person to earn that honor all four years of high school and as a freshman. Brendan excelled in the classroom as well, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.[1]
[edit] Collegiate career
Brendan enjoyed a successful freshman debut with Wake Forest. He played in four of their five events, having a 73.33 stroke average, placing him fourth on the team. In his first tournament, the Carpet Capital Collegiate, he placed third overall with an eight-under-par 208.[1]