San Marcos’ # 1 was honored at the Athletic Round Table luncheon yesterday. The following is excerpted from the Presido Sports post on the event:
San Marcos golf coach David Siordia finally met his match.
Siordia, speaking at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon, said he never once had a player on his team beat him on the golf course in his seven years at the helm.
Then along came Thayer White.
“And I’m pretty unhappy that Thayer White is that kid who can beat me,” Siordia said, tongue firmly in cheek. “He averaged 73 in league and 75 in all other matches. He medaled eight of 11 times this year, which is pretty unheard of.”
White shot back-to-back rounds of 1-under par 70 to win the Channel League Individual Golf Championship.
Siordia noted that what makes White’s accomplishment extra special is the fact he doesn’t play or practice as much because he plays on the varsity basketball team.
“He’s a multisport athlete. He came off the basketball court to the golf course,” Siordia said. “He doesn’t practice or play for about four months of the year and he had a great year.”
White was recognzed as the male Athlete of the Week.
Congratulations Thayer!
