Markus Leandersson

Markus Leandersson

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Hvalstad, Norway

High School:
Norges Toppidrettsymnas

Height:
5-10

Birthdate:
04/25/1986

Experience:
2VL

As a Sophomore
Participated in six tournaments as a sophomore during the 2006-07 season ... Best finish of the season was six-over at the Mid Pines Intercollegiate (74-73-75=212) and the Bradford Creek Intercollegiate (74-72-76=212) ... Recorded rounds of par on the first 18 holes at the Palmetto Intercollegiate and during the second round of the Bradford Creek Intercollegiate.

As a Freshman
Competed in all five tournaments during the fall and two during the spring as a freshman...Best finish came at the Georgetown Hoya Invitational where finished tied for 17th...Posted two top-30 finishes...Carded three rounds of 71 or better and seven of 74 or better...Finished tied for 30th in his first collegiate tournament of his career at the Mid Pines Intercollegiate.

High School
Currently holds the course record of 61 at Kjekstag GK...Was the 2004 Norwegian Junior Champion and a member of the Norwegian National Junior Team...Finished second in the 2004 Gjensidige NOR Junior A-Tour Order of Merit...He also captured the 2004 Gjensidige NOR Junior Tour A at Norefjell GK and qualified for the Swedish Telia Tour (Sweden's Professional Mini Tour)...Attended school at Norges Toppidrettsymnas, which is the Norwegian School for Top Athletes...Played for Christer Bengtsson.

Personal
Majoring in business at ECU...Born April 25, 1986...Son of Ulf and Cathrine Faye Leandersson...Full name is Markus Faye Leandersson.

Career Statistics
Year Events Rounds Strokes Stroke Avg. Best 18 Best 54 Top 10's Top 20's Best Finish
2005-07 13 38 2,902 76.39 71 217 0 1 t-17th