STATESBORO – Men's golf coach Carter Collins announced today that Mason Williams (Bridgeport, W. Va./Bridgeport), Ben Carr (Columbus, Ga./Columbus) and Wilson Andress (Macon, Ga./First Presbyterian Day) and have signed National Letters of Intent to attend Georgia Southern and compete for the Eagles beginning in the 2018-19 season. 

"Coach (Chan) Metts and I are very fortunate and excited to add these three young men to the Georgia Southern men's golf team," said Collins. "Each of these three will have the opportunity to add his own stamp but some qualities that Mason, Ben and Wilson all have in common are: maturity, toughness, talent, work ethic and a will to win. This is a powerful class that will have the chance to make a profound impact on this program, academically, athletically and in the Georgia Southern community."

Mason Williams – Bridgeport, W. Va./Bridgeport High School
Athletic Highlights:
Currently ranked #2 junior in the state of West Virginia (Junior Golf Scoreboard) 
Qualified for the 2015 USGA U.S. Open Sectionals
Qualified for the 2017 USGA U.S. Open Sectionals
Holds WV HS record for lowest 9 hole score 29
AA WV HS Individual State Champion 2015 & 2017
AA All-State 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
Winner of the 2017 West Virginia Junior 71-73
Winner of the 2017 West Virginia Junior Match Play Championship
Winner of the 2016 West Virginia Junior Match Play Championship
Winner of the 2017 West Virginia Four-Ball Championship 63-66
7th in the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Junior Invitational 75-72
4th in the 2017 North South Junior at Pinehurst 69-72-73
5th in the 2017 Southern Junior Championship 71-72-69
6th at 2017 AJGA Junior at Penn State 68-76-72
13th at 2017 Trusted Choice Big I National Championship 72-75
13th in 2016 Trusted Choice Big I National Championship 75-72-68-67
Team Captain of Varsity golf team

Academic Highlights: 
3.76 GPA
National Honor's Society
Student Council Member
Lamps and Letters Academic Recognition

Leadership Highlights: 
Volunteered at over 10 organizations in his community, including: United Way, Mission ServeFood/Collect Food, DECA Club, Challenger League, Shop for Tots, Church Food Baskets, All Saints Catholic Church, Clean Up Crew for School, Mountaineer Dance-a-Thon, Volunteer at Pete Dye Golf Club & Holiday Food Drive
Volunteered at Junior Golf Camp 

Collins on Williams: "We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Mason throughout the recruiting process.  He has been very successful on the national scene and has transitioned himself into an elite junior golfer.  We believe Mason has the maturity, competiveness and work ethic to hit the ground running when he gets to Statesboro next fall."

Ben Carr – Columbus, Ga./Columbus High School
Athletic Highlights:
Currently Ranked #1 junior in the state of Georgia (Golfweek) (#2, Junior Golf Scoreboard)
Currently Ranked #39 in the 2018 class (Golfweek) 
Qualified for the 2016 USGA US Junior Championship 66-74
Qualified for the 2017 USGA US Junior Championship 70 
12th at 2017 Southeastern Amateur 69-69-69-71
18th at 2016 Southeastern Amateur 73-70-73-68
9th at 2017 GSGA Boys Junior Championship 72-70-75
3rd at 2017 AJGA Davis Love III Junior Open 70-73-68
3rd at 2017 Dustin Johnson World Junior 71-77-70
12th at 2017 Carolinas Georgia Junior Championship
Winner of the 2016 SJGT Saugahatchee Junior Classic 70-75
10th at 2016 Golfweek International Junior Invitational
9th at 2016 North South Junior

Academic Highlights: 
4.0 Weighted GPA

Leadership Highlights: 
40+ hours volunteering at Fore Kids Columbus teaching kids the game of golf
20+ hours volunteering at Columbus Parks and Recreation summer camp

Collins on Carr: "We were fortunate to have an opportunity to recruit Ben and we are very excited about what he will bring to this program, from an experience and personality perspective.  He will also bring some strong leadership qualities with him from Columbus and we can't wait to see what he will accomplish while he is here."

Wilson Andress – Macon, Ga./First Presbyterian Day
Athletic Highlights:
Currently Ranked #12 recruit in the state of Georgia 
Winner of the SJGT Glen Arven Jr Classic 69-69 
11th at AJGA Junior at Riverwatch with final round 68
3rd in SJGT Southeastern Junior 70-73
8th in 2016 GSGA State Junior Championship at Athens Country Club 75-70-73
4th in 2017 1-1A High School Region
5th in 2017 GISA State Championship
Member of 2017 GISA State Championship Team
Selected on the 2017 All-Middle Georgia Boys Golf Team
3rd in 2016 HJGT Golden Isles Junior Challenge
9th in 2016 AJGA Kansas Jr at Buffalo Dunes
4th in 2016 SJGT Wynlakes Junior Classic

Academic Highlights:
3.94 GPA
National Honors Society Member
Mu Alpha Theta Member

Leadership Highlights:
Active participant in 'United in Pink'
Mission Trip member to Nicaragua

Collins on Andress: "Wilson is a very determined young man who will bring a lot to this team.  He has a great work ethic and this is apparent in the way his game has been trending upwards in the previous 12-18 months.  Wilson's future is very bright, and we are thrilled that he chose Georgia Southern."

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