Hall of Fame
Hunter Mengel was one of the first outstanding players in the history of the Newberry men's golf program. His excellence in the mid-2000s helped set the groundwork for the present-day program.
Mengel started to make history early on in his career, becoming the first golfer in program history to win a college tournament. He accomplished this feat in 2005 at the Mid-Carolina Invitational. The Stone Mountain, Ga., native played 36 holes in the one-day tournament as he shot a 70 in his first 18 and par in the second round to clinch the individual tournament crown. He finished one stroke better than the two competitors that were tied for second.
Mengel went on to string a full season of success in 2005, receiving his first of two Newberry College Men's Golf MVP awards. The following season in 2006, was a first team All-SAC selection.
In 2007, Hunter continued his consistent path of play. He was again a first team All-SAC selection and finished his college career being named the Newberry Team MVP for his second time.
