Cheesman Signs With MU For 2008-09


May 15, 2008

		Joel Cheesman has signed to play golf at MU starting this Fall..

LIVONIA, Mich. - - Head men’s golf coach Steve Mato announced the first student-athlete in his 2008 recruiting class with the signing of Joel Cheesman to a letter of intent. Cheesman, the younger brother of Crusader senior Aaron Cheesman, will continue his academic and athletic careers at MU starting this fall and plans to major in history.

 “Joel comes from a good golf family and will be a great addition to our roster,” said Mato following the signing. “He can compete for a spot in our line up early on and will contribute quickly.”

Cheesman (Canton, Mich.) is in his fourth year on the varsity squad at Salem High School and has also earned letters in hockey for the Rocks. As a freshman he was named all-division in the Western Lakes Activities Association. As a sophomore, Cheesman averaged 76 shots a round while qualifying for the state tournament after being named all-conference. In his junior season, Cheesman was hampered by injury but still managed a 41.5 stroke average for nine holes. He picked up an all-division selection in hockey this winter and is currently in the midst of his senior season for the Rocks on the links.

MU loses just two letter winners from this year’s squad after finishing third in the WHAC standings last fall.

Contact:
Patrick Moore, Sports Information Director
(734) 432-5834
pimoore@madonna.edu