Illinois Wesleyan University senior Michael Spitzer has earned honorable mention status in the NCAA Division III PING All-America honors, joining teammate Pablo Castro who was named to the First Team. Spitzer, recognized for the third consecutive year, finished his collegiate career with a 72.68 stroke average over 81 rounds. He placed 18th at the national championship and led the team to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Division III National Championship. The Titans have now secured four championship banners at the Shirk Center since their first victory in 2019. Spitzer's accolades include being named CCIW Golfer of the Week and First Team All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

By the Numbers
  • Spitzer competed in 10 tournaments this season, averaging 72.6 strokes over 28 rounds.
  • He concluded his career ranked third in program history with a 72.68 stroke average across 81 rounds.
State of Play
  • Illinois Wesleyan finished as runner-up at the NCAA Division III National Championship last month.
  • The team has secured four championship banners since 2019, including back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2021.
What's Next

With Spitzer's departure, the focus will be on how Illinois Wesleyan replaces his consistent scoring and leadership in future tournaments. The team aims to build on recent successes and possibly reclaim the national championship title in the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

Spitzer's honor highlights the strength of Illinois Wesleyan's golf program, emphasizing the institution's commitment to competitive excellence and showcasing a new generation of talent ready to follow in his footsteps.