GCC's Morabito Readies for Golf National Championships

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GCC's Drew Morabito tees off at the Genesee Community College Invite on Apr. 30 at the Batavia Country Club

BATAVIA, NY (06/03/2016)(readMedia)-- GCC freshman golfer Drew Morabito (Batavia, NY) will represent the College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCCA) Division III Men's Golf National Championships next week at the Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, NY. He earned an individual qualification after finishing in the top 15 at the regional tournament last month.

Golfers will open the week with a practice round on Monday, June 6th. The four-round championship event will officially begin on Tuesday, June 7 and conclude on Friday, June 10. Morabito will tee off at 10:12 a.m. in the opening round and at 9:40 a.m. on day two. Tee times for rounds three and four will be determined based on standings.

Morabito claimed the Cougars' lone individual medal this season, winning the Western New York Athletic Conference (WNYAC) championship on Apr. 29 at the Lockport Town & Country Club by shooting a 75. He ended the season with four top-10 finishes and placed 13th at the Region III tournament to qualify for nationals.

For national championship updates, standings and tee times, visit: http://bit.ly/1UjwHS0.

Genesee Community College athletics program endeavors to provide a quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Genesee Community College. Participation in collegiate athletics should be an extension of the total educational experience for the student athlete. The inherent philosophy emphasizes the athletic setting as a classroom used to teach character, commitment, work ethic, respect for differences, and the importance of sacrifice, teamwork, and cooperation.

For further information and pictures go to Genesee's Athletic webpage, which is updated regularly with game results, team rosters, photographs and information about Genesee's overall athletic program. http://www.geneseeathletics.com