Final Scores

SORRENTO, FLA - University of Rochester junior Nicholas Palladino became the first man in golf history in the University Athletic Association to win three consecutive individual championships when he won a three-man playoff on Monday afternoon at the Red Tail GC.

More importantly for the Yellowjackets, Palladino defeated teammate Dominick Schumacher in the playoff and both men helped Rochester to the UAA team title.

After 36 holes, there was a three-way tie for the individual lead between Palladino, Schumacher, and Ian Bangor of Carnegie Mellon. Bangor was the day one leader with a one-under 71. Palladino shot a 75 Sunday for the first 18 holes then bounced back with a one-under 71. Schumacher, who had a 76 on the first day fired a two-under 70 to tie for the individual lead at 146.

Rochester had a 10-stroke turnaround on the second day and a 17-stroke improvement. William Mallia had a three-over 75 after shooting an 82 on Sunday. He finished with a 157 and stood in 13th place. G.W. VanderZwaag had back to back 80s to finish in a tie for 16th place.

The Yellowjackets won the team title with 609 strokes (313-296). Carnegie Mellon was the first day leader with a 310. Emory was second with a 312, Rochester third with a 313, and NYU fourth with a 324.

All four teams showed noticeable improvement on Monday. Rochester improved by 17 strokes (296 after a 313), NYU by 16 strokes (308 after 324). Emory had an eight-stroke drop (312 to 304) and CMU was four strokes better (310-306).

Marc Youngentob completed Rochester's five-man team with a 169 (89-80). Among the individuals, Rafael Baez had a 153 (82-73) to finish sixth. Sean Hickey was 15th (87-72-159), Tyler Scarborough tied for 22nd with a 167 (82-85), and Matt Michael tied for 27th with a 91-88-179.

It was Rochester's 10th team UAA golf championship. Palladino won medalist honors in both 2011 and 2012. He was named the UAA's Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year in 2011. Last season, he repeated as UAA Player of the Year.

Schumacher, as the freshman with the lowest total score, is the Rookie of the Year. Head coach Dan Wesley and assistant coach David Kelly were named the UAA Coaching Staff of the Year.

Only three men have won UAA Player of the Year honors in multiple seasons. Lee Palms of Emory won the title in 1989 and in 1991. Matt Browning of Emory was the medalist in 1998 and 2000.

This is the 10th time the individual title came down to a playoff.