resides in Greensboro, NC and plays out of Greensboro Country Club. He compiled a 3-4-2 four-ball record and went undefeated (2-0-1) in singles play in 2008. Despite these solid numbers and tough play all weekend, he had to watch as his brother claimed the Pineapple Cup.Mark graduated from Wake Forest University in 2001. Prior to attending WFU, he played a lot of junior golf around NC. He played well in a few AJGA events, as well, including the ClubCorp Players at the Homestead. He competed against Captain Yates at the Donald Ross Jr. in the mid-90s. Mark lead his high school team to the state championships in 1997.
Since leaving the junior golf ranks, Mark’s tee ball length has diminished, evidenced by multiple occasions on which he was outdriven by Dauge. His lack of length of the tee forced him to become a
Corey Pavin-esque player and disciple. This adherence to shorter is better honed his short game and putting. Nevertheless, Mark recognized that length is important in modern golf. Thus, Mark has rededicated himself to the game and to length in recent months. This busy furniture executive has taken advantage of some downtime in the economic downturn by taking lessons during lunch. He has also re-entered competitive ranks, including a few team tournaments with Pineapple Cup rookie Morgan Dowtin.The 2009 Pineapple Cup holds much promise for Mark. He has tournament chemistry with at least one Pineapple Cup participant. Plus, he always plays Tidewater well. All in all, he’s always been a solid teammate and worthy adversary. A renewed spirit
I honestly cannot tell if that is Mark or Corey in the second picture.
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