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University of Rhode Island

2016-17 Men's Golf Roster

Billy Walthouse

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Longmeadow, Mass.
  • High School Longmeadow

Biography

CAREER STATISTICS
Year Events Rounds Strokes Average Low Wins Top-5 Top-15
2013-14 11 28 2108 75.3 69 0 2 6
2014-15 10 25 1840 73.6 69 0 4 7
2015-16 11 28 2020 72.1 66 3 5 9
2016-17 10 27 1939 71.8 64 0 4 7
TOTAL 42 108 7907 73.2 64 3 15 29

2016-17 (Senior)

  • Was named to the PING All-Northeast Region Team, the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Team and the A-10 All-Academic Team in addition to earning Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar accolades.
  • Also earned a pair of A-10 Golfer of the Week awards (Oct. 20, April 21).
  • Finished his senior season with the team's best stroke average at 71.8. 
  • Was Rhode Island's top finisher in five of the team's 10 events, turning in a pair of second-place finishes as well as seven top-15 finishes.
  • Tied for 11th place at the Atlantic 10 Championship with a 2-under 214 (70-72-72).

2015-16 (Junior) 

  • Was URI's top performer in eight of the team's 10 tournaments, finishing the year with a 72.1 stroke average.
  • Became just the seventh Ram in program history to be invited to the NCAA tournament as an individual competitor, and the first since 1995.
  • Finished 11th or better in each of Rhody's first nine tournaments, including three first-place finishes and six below-par scores.
  • Was named New England Golfer of the Year in addition to earning All-New England, PING All-Northeast and Atlantic 10 All-Conference accolades.
  • Also was a five-time Atlantic 10 Golfer of the Week, an Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference honoree and a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar.
  • Finished first at the Queechee Collegiate Challenge (-6), the Georgetown Intercollegiate (-2) and the Rhode Island Invitational (-5).
  • Tied for third at the Binghamton Fall Invitational (71-71=142).
  • Tied for sixth in the first event of the spring, combining for a 142 (70-72) at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational.
  • Finished in a tie for 11th (80-74-72=226) among the field of 78 at the East Carolina Invitational.
  • Was nine under par (72-69-66=207) to finish third overall at UConn's Til Duty is Done Invitational... His third-round 66 was a new career low.
  • Tied for 17th at the Atlantic 10 Championship (77-73-76=226).
  • Finished in a tie for 68th place at the NCAA Regional in Kohler, Wisc... Carded a 12-over 228 (75-82-71) in his first time competing at the Blackwolf Run Meadow Valley Course.

2014-15 (Sophomore) 

  • Was URI's top performer in five of the team's 10 tournaments.
  • Turned in five top-10 performances, three in the fall and two in the spring.
  • Opened the season with a third-place finish at the Rhody Fall Invitational (74-74-73=221).
  • Tied for third at the ECAC Championship, finishing the two rounds even at 144 (70-74).
  • Carded his low-round of the year on the final day of NC State's Wolfpack Invitational, shooting a 69 on the par-71 course; overall, finished tied for 15th (73-74-69=216) among the field of 93.
  • Tied for third place at the NEIGA Championship (73-75=148), finishing two strokes behind the individual medalist.
  • Matched his season-low (69) in the first round of the spring at the FAU Slomin Autism Invitational.
  • Tied for ninth at UConn's Til Duty is Done Collegiate Invitational, posting consecutive rounds of 75.
  • Tied for second at the New England Division I Championship (75-73=148), finishing one stroke behind teammate and tournament champion Makenzie Denver.
  • Finished two over at the Atlantic 10 Championship, finishing in a tie for 11th place with a score of 218 (74-74-70).

2013-14 (Freshman) 

  • Competed in all of the team's 11 events his freshman year.
  • Made his collegiate debut at the Adams Cup, shooting an even-par 72 in the opening round.
  • Opened strong with an even-par 70 and finished in at tie for 32nd place at the MacDonald Cup.
  • Strung together a strong back nine, including an eagle on the par-4 13th hole and a pair of birdies on the par-5 12th hole and the par-4 14th hole, at the Temple Invitational.
  • Placed sixth overall at the Connecticut Cup (75-71-72=218).
  • Finished fifth (73-75=148) at the NEIGA Championship, en route to earning All-New England accolades.
  • Turned in three top-10 finishes in the spring - at the Rhody Invitational (9th), the New England Championship (7th) and the Navy Spring Invite (4th).
  • Was Rhody's top finisher at the Atlantic 10 Championship, placing 11th overall (75-74-77=226).

High School

  • Became the first golfer in over 50 years to win the Western Massachusetts Division I Golf Championship in back-to-back years (2010,2011); shot a final round 75 to add his name to a very short list of two-time champions.
  • Helped lead Longmeadow High School to a tie for the team title at the Western Mass Championship.
  • Advanced to the 2012 Massachusetts Division I State Championship, tying for region-low honors and a 12th place finish.
  • Won the 2012 Connecticut Junior PGA Championship and advanced to the national finals at Sycamore Hills Country Club in Fort Wayne, Ind.
  • Fired a 4-under 67 to defend his title at the 2012 Jack Kelly Tournament of Champions at Shennecossett Golf Club in Groton, Conn.
  • Also competed at the 2012 Optimist International Junior at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Personal

  • Born May 17, 1995.
  • Son of Missy and Bill Walthouse.
  • His mother was a four-year member of the diving team at Holy Cross and his father was a four-year golfer at Bryant.
  • Enjoys sports and music.
  • Favorite athletes are Jordan Spieth, Dustin Pedrioa and Tom Brady.
  • Favorite teams are the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
  • Chose URI because of the golf program and great team atmosphere as well as the university's school of business.
  • Majoring in Business Administration.

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    5'9" 130 lbs
  • 2014-15Sophomore

    5'9" 130 lbs
  • 2015-16Junior

    5'9" 0 lbs
  • 2016-17Senior

    5'9" 0 lbs