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Eagles Ink Three For Class of 2026
11/12/2025 2:42:00 PM | Men's Golf
Strong group will join the team next fall
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern head men's golf coach Carter Collins announced the signing of three talented players—Erick Erlenkeuser, Michael Hall Jr. and Scott Spark—who will join the squad next fall.
Erik Erlenkeuser
Anderson, South Carolina
T.L Hanna High School
Ranked #2 in South Carolina (JuniorGolfScoreboard)
Ranked #86 in US (Juniorgolfscoreboard)
2024 Jay Haas South Carolina Boys Player of the Year
Member of the U.S. National Development Program
Stroke Average of 71.76
Scoring Differential of -4.07
26 Tournament Rounds under par in last 12 months
2025 South Carolina AAAAA State Individual Champion
2023, 2024 & 2025 South Carolina AAAAA State Team Champion
Win, SCJGA 16th Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic
Win, SCJGA 74th Grant Bennett Florence Junior
T2, 2024 Notah Begay National Championship
3rd, SCJGA Jackie Seawell Junior
T3, CGA Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational
T5, AJGA Visit Goldberg NC Junior Invitational
T8th, SCJGA 28th Annual Players Championship
10th, AJGA Mizuno Junior Championship at Sea Island
10th, SCGA Junior Championship
T12, CGA Creed Junior Boys' Invitational
High School: Played for Coach Eric Bona at TL Hanna High … Named to the 2023 5A Al- Region Tournament Team … The 2024 5A Region Player of the Year … Named to the 2024 5A All-State Tournament Team and the 2025 5A All-Region Tournament Team … The 2025 5A state champion.
Personal: Born Erik Florentin Erlenkeuser on August 7 … Son of Heiko and Mandy Erlenkeuser.
Intended Major: Finance
COACH COLLINS ON ERIK: "Erik has established himself as one of the most consistent, hard-working and talented junior golfers in the country. He has been the top player in South Carolina for much of the past two years, and we are grateful he has chosen Statesboro as his next home. Having Erik join our program will help us in every way, and we cannot wait to get started with him"
Michael Hall Jr.
Moultrie, Georgia
Colquitt County High School
Ranked as high as #4 in Georgia (JuniorGolfScoreboard)
Ranked as high as #109 in US (Juniorgolfscoreboard)
Stroke Average of 72.55
Scoring Differential of -2.74
2024 USGA Four-Ball Championship Qualifying Medallist (with Mason Howell)
2024 USGA Four-Ball Championship Participant
2025 AAAAAAA GHSA All-State Team
2025 GSHA All-Tournament Team in each event played
71.1 HS Stroke Average, #1 player for Colquitt
Win, AJGA Vaughn Taylor Championship
Win, SJGT UGA GC Junior Classic
Win, SJGT Callaway Gardens Junior Classic
Win, SJGT The Georgia Club Junior Classic
T4, SJGT Sunset Junior Classic
5th, AAAAAAA GHSA Championship
T7, SJGT Brunswick Junior Classic
T12, 75th Press Thornton Future Masters
High School: Played for Coach Andrew Eunice at Colquitt County High … Named to the 7A All-State Team as a junior … Was the low medalist at four tournaments as a junior … A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Michael Todd Hall Jr. on February 13 in Moultrie, GA … Son of Todd and Summer Hall … Has two younger brothers, Calvin and Davis.
Intended Major: Undecided
COACH COLLINS ON MICHAEL: "Michael is a very accomplished junior golfer who has an incredibly high ceiling. He has won and competed at every level of junior golf and has the game to compete at the NCAA Division 1 level on day one. Recruiting Georgia is a very important part of our recruiting process, and adding a player of Michael's caliber is very exciting for the program."
Scott Spark
Aberdeen, Scotland
Midland College
Ranked #2 in Division 1 JUCO (Scoreboard)
Ranked #2 in Division 1 JUCO Region (Scoreboard)
2025-26 Stroke Average | 68.6
2025-26 Win-Loss Record of 206-10-2
2024-25 Stroke Average | 70.8
2024-25 Win-Loss Record of 611-71-19
2024-25 NJCAA 1st Team All-American
2024-25 Phil Mickelson Award Winner (Nation's Top Freshman)
2024-25 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship Team
Ended 2024-25 with an NJCAA National Ranking of #3 and an NJCAA Regional Ranking of #2
13 top 10s, 6 top 3s and 2 wins in a mixture of 20 total D1, D2 and NJCAA events
4 WAGR Wins in the last 12 months
5th, Scottish Men's Amateur Championship
10th, Dutch International Junior Open
Win, 2025 South Central District Championship
Win, 2025 LA Tour Intercollegiate
Win, 2024 North East Open
Win, 2024 Junior Tour Peterculter
2024-25 (Freshman): Named a finalist for the esteemed 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award, presented by FlightScope, given to the top international golfers in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for excellence in athletic performance, sportsmanship and leadership … helped lead the Midland College Chaparrals to a national title at the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championship … His stellar debut season earned him a series of top accolades, including the NJCAA Division I Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award, a spot on the NJCAA Division I PING All-American Team, and selection to the PING All-District Team … With a 70.8 adjusted scoring average across 44 rounds, Spark was currently ranked No. 3 nationally and No. 2 regionally … His season also included one tournament win and five top-three finishes.
High School: Attended Meldrum Academy in Aberdeenshire, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen.
Personal: Born Scott Alexander Spark on July 22 in Inverness, Scotland … Son of William and Helen Spark … Has an older brother, Jack.
Intended Major: Business
COACH COLLINS ON SCOTT: "Adding someone with Scott's experience, talent, resume and reputation is a huge addition for Georgia Southern Men's Golf. Scott is a very gritty competitor who has a passion for winning as a team and pushing himself to be the best he can be. He will fit very well into the culture of this team and should hit the ground running next Fall."
Erik Erlenkeuser
Anderson, South Carolina
T.L Hanna High School
Ranked #2 in South Carolina (JuniorGolfScoreboard)
Ranked #86 in US (Juniorgolfscoreboard)
2024 Jay Haas South Carolina Boys Player of the Year
Member of the U.S. National Development Program
Stroke Average of 71.76
Scoring Differential of -4.07
26 Tournament Rounds under par in last 12 months
2025 South Carolina AAAAA State Individual Champion
2023, 2024 & 2025 South Carolina AAAAA State Team Champion
Win, SCJGA 16th Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic
Win, SCJGA 74th Grant Bennett Florence Junior
T2, 2024 Notah Begay National Championship
3rd, SCJGA Jackie Seawell Junior
T3, CGA Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational
T5, AJGA Visit Goldberg NC Junior Invitational
T8th, SCJGA 28th Annual Players Championship
10th, AJGA Mizuno Junior Championship at Sea Island
10th, SCGA Junior Championship
T12, CGA Creed Junior Boys' Invitational
High School: Played for Coach Eric Bona at TL Hanna High … Named to the 2023 5A Al- Region Tournament Team … The 2024 5A Region Player of the Year … Named to the 2024 5A All-State Tournament Team and the 2025 5A All-Region Tournament Team … The 2025 5A state champion.
Personal: Born Erik Florentin Erlenkeuser on August 7 … Son of Heiko and Mandy Erlenkeuser.
Intended Major: Finance
COACH COLLINS ON ERIK: "Erik has established himself as one of the most consistent, hard-working and talented junior golfers in the country. He has been the top player in South Carolina for much of the past two years, and we are grateful he has chosen Statesboro as his next home. Having Erik join our program will help us in every way, and we cannot wait to get started with him"
Erik Erlenkeuser ➡️ The Boro
— GS Men's Golf (@GaSouthernGolf) November 12, 2025
The reigning South Carolina Player of the Year is heading to Georgia Southern! 🦅#GATA | #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/fyG4rVQisc
Michael Hall Jr.
Moultrie, Georgia
Colquitt County High School
Ranked as high as #4 in Georgia (JuniorGolfScoreboard)
Ranked as high as #109 in US (Juniorgolfscoreboard)
Stroke Average of 72.55
Scoring Differential of -2.74
2024 USGA Four-Ball Championship Qualifying Medallist (with Mason Howell)
2024 USGA Four-Ball Championship Participant
2025 AAAAAAA GHSA All-State Team
2025 GSHA All-Tournament Team in each event played
71.1 HS Stroke Average, #1 player for Colquitt
Win, AJGA Vaughn Taylor Championship
Win, SJGT UGA GC Junior Classic
Win, SJGT Callaway Gardens Junior Classic
Win, SJGT The Georgia Club Junior Classic
T4, SJGT Sunset Junior Classic
5th, AAAAAAA GHSA Championship
T7, SJGT Brunswick Junior Classic
T12, 75th Press Thornton Future Masters
High School: Played for Coach Andrew Eunice at Colquitt County High … Named to the 7A All-State Team as a junior … Was the low medalist at four tournaments as a junior … A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Michael Todd Hall Jr. on February 13 in Moultrie, GA … Son of Todd and Summer Hall … Has two younger brothers, Calvin and Davis.
Intended Major: Undecided
COACH COLLINS ON MICHAEL: "Michael is a very accomplished junior golfer who has an incredibly high ceiling. He has won and competed at every level of junior golf and has the game to compete at the NCAA Division 1 level on day one. Recruiting Georgia is a very important part of our recruiting process, and adding a player of Michael's caliber is very exciting for the program."
Michael Hall ➡️ The Boro
— GS Men's Golf (@GaSouthernGolf) November 12, 2025
One of the best in Georgia is staying home! 🦅#GATA | #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/s3hw4vTwac
Scott Spark
Aberdeen, Scotland
Midland College
Ranked #2 in Division 1 JUCO (Scoreboard)
Ranked #2 in Division 1 JUCO Region (Scoreboard)
2025-26 Stroke Average | 68.6
2025-26 Win-Loss Record of 206-10-2
2024-25 Stroke Average | 70.8
2024-25 Win-Loss Record of 611-71-19
2024-25 NJCAA 1st Team All-American
2024-25 Phil Mickelson Award Winner (Nation's Top Freshman)
2024-25 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship Team
Ended 2024-25 with an NJCAA National Ranking of #3 and an NJCAA Regional Ranking of #2
13 top 10s, 6 top 3s and 2 wins in a mixture of 20 total D1, D2 and NJCAA events
4 WAGR Wins in the last 12 months
5th, Scottish Men's Amateur Championship
10th, Dutch International Junior Open
Win, 2025 South Central District Championship
Win, 2025 LA Tour Intercollegiate
Win, 2024 North East Open
Win, 2024 Junior Tour Peterculter
2024-25 (Freshman): Named a finalist for the esteemed 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award, presented by FlightScope, given to the top international golfers in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for excellence in athletic performance, sportsmanship and leadership … helped lead the Midland College Chaparrals to a national title at the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championship … His stellar debut season earned him a series of top accolades, including the NJCAA Division I Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award, a spot on the NJCAA Division I PING All-American Team, and selection to the PING All-District Team … With a 70.8 adjusted scoring average across 44 rounds, Spark was currently ranked No. 3 nationally and No. 2 regionally … His season also included one tournament win and five top-three finishes.
High School: Attended Meldrum Academy in Aberdeenshire, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen.
Personal: Born Scott Alexander Spark on July 22 in Inverness, Scotland … Son of William and Helen Spark … Has an older brother, Jack.
Intended Major: Business
COACH COLLINS ON SCOTT: "Adding someone with Scott's experience, talent, resume and reputation is a huge addition for Georgia Southern Men's Golf. Scott is a very gritty competitor who has a passion for winning as a team and pushing himself to be the best he can be. He will fit very well into the culture of this team and should hit the ground running next Fall."
Scott Spark ➡️ The Boro
— GS Men's Golf (@GaSouthernGolf) November 12, 2025
The reigning Phil Mickelson Award Winner (nations top freshman) and top player in D1 JUCO is heading to Statesboro!! #GATA | #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/1INV8ZmIKP
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