UConn Athletic Communications / Aug. 29, 2023
STORRS, Conn. – Ray Dennehy, a junior who has spent the previous two years at Lafayette School, has transferred to UConn and can be a part of the Huskies males’s golf crew with rapid eligibility.
Dennehy, a local of Princeton, Mass., has been a stable participant for Lafayette, taking part in 21 occasions, with seven High 10 and eight High 20 finishes.
“I like Coach (Dave) Pezzino’s ardour for the sport and for his crew,” Dennehy mentioned. “The indoor observe amenities create an excellent working atmosphere to your recreation. The crew ambiance may be very welcoming and I used to be excited to name the College of Connecticut residence.”
As a sophomore final season, Dennehy performed in 12 occasions for Lafayette, with 5 High 10, six High 20 and 9 High 30 finishes. He averaged an impressive 72.5 strokes per spherical for 29 rounds, with 13 rounds of par-or-better and 6 sub-70 rounds. His greatest end was a tie for seventh on the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate after capturing a 1-over par 214, whereas his greatest tourney rating was a 5-under 208 on the Phoenix Invitational.
Earlier than school, Dennehy performed 4 varsity seasons at Saint John’s Excessive Faculty in Shrewsbury, Mass. He was a two-time crew captain and a three-time choice to the Telegram and Gazette Golf All-Stars.
Dennehy, who performs out of Oak Hill Nation Membership in Fitchburg, Mass., additionally participated in snowboarding and lacrosse at Saint John’s. He was a two-time captain of the ski crew and was a three-time choice to the Telegram and Gazette Snowboarding All-Stars.
The UConn golf crew will open its 2023-24 season on Sept. 8, when it travels to the Tennessee Nationwide Golf Membership in Loudon, Tenn., to compete in The Knoxville Collegiate event.
