2017-18 Men's Golf Roster

Thomas Steve 2016-17 Men's Golf Roster


Height 5'11''
Class Freshman
Hometown Upper St. Clair, PA
High School Upper St. Clair
Thomas Steve - Men's Golf - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

AS A SENIOR:

  • Played in Fighting Irish Classic – Shot a 71 in both the second and third rounds after earning a DQ in round one.


AS A JUNIOR:

  • Competed in five tournaments during the 2016-17 season in which he represented the Irish in three.
  • Finished in the top-five twice and the top-25 once.
  • Earned fourth place finishes at both the Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge (Sept. 3) and the Battle at the Warren (April 15), scoring 139 and 146 respectively.
  • Had a stroke average of 73.15 on the year.
  • Tied for 14th at the Georgetown Intercollegiate (Oct. 17-18) with a 216 (+3).

 

AS A SOPHOMORE:

  • Played in six tournaments, including two as a member of Notre Dame’s starting lineup.
  • Shot a 13-over par 155 to tie for 20th at the Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge while playing as an individual (Aug. 30).
  • Had his best finish at the Battle at the Warren when he carded a three-over par 145 to tie for third (April 16).

 

AS A FRESHMAN:

  • Started 10 of Notre Dame’s 11 tournaments as a freshman.
  • Logged a 75.79 stroke average in 28 individual rounds, including four at par or better.
  • A total of 20 of 28 rounds (.714) counted toward the Notre Dame team total.
  • Tied for 11th place (73-76=149) in first career start at the Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge (Aug. 30).
  • Carded a second round 71 as part of a share of 24th place at 225 (76-71-78) at the Gopher Invitational (Sept. 7-8).
  • Enjoyed best fall finish at the Fighting Irish Golf Classic (Sept. 28-30), claiming solo eighth place at 216 (71-73-72, +3).
  • Tied for 20th place at 215 (69-73-73) to lead Notre Dame at the Talis Park Challenge (March 15-16).
  • Placed 58th in first career ACC Championship (April 24-26) after carding a three-day score of 236 (79-81-76).


PREP AND PERSONAL:

  • Served as the team captain for Upper St. Clair High School during his senior season.
  • Medalist in eight regular-season matches.
  • Won the 2013 WPIAL Section 7 Individual Championship after shooting a three-under-par round of 68.
  • Third-place finisher at the 2013 WPIAL Individual Championship with another 68 (-2).
  • Placed 10th at the 2013 Pennsylvania State Individual Finals with a two-round score of 154.
  • Helped lead Upper St. Clair High to its first-ever team state championship, claiming medalist honors with a round of 70 (E).
  • Was team medalist in 10 regular-season matches as a junior in 2012.
  • 2012 WPIAL Section 7 individual champion, firing a winning score of two-under-par 70.
  • Medalist at the WPIAL Championship tournament as a sophomore in 2011 (72, E).
  • Team finished as the runner-up in the 2011 state championship tournament.
  • Enjoyed a banner season on the summer junior circuit in 2013, winning the AJGA Junior Preseason tournament in June with a two-round score of 143 (71-72).
  • Added six addition top-10 results, including three runner-up finishes.
  • Won three consecutive tournaments during the 2011 summer schedule, which included a final round 67 at the Tri-State Jr. PGA Championship.
  • Has also lettered in basketball and baseball.
  • Participated in Birdies for a Cause, which raised money with each birdie recorded during his junior and senior seasons – 105 birdies netted almost $1,500 for charity.
  • Member of the National Honor Society.
  • Three-year member of Athletes Taking Action, and has also served as a junior mentor.
  • Son of Greg and Gina Steve.
  • Has three siblings, Ally, Jack and Sara.
  • Enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business majoring in finance.

Steve’s Career Statistics

Year Tournaments Rounds Count Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Field)- Event
2014-15 10 28 20/28 2,122 75.79 69 (-2) 142 (E) 215 (+2) 8th (Fighting Irish Golf Classic)
2015-16 6 16 2/6 1,253 78.31 72 (+1) 145 (+2) 224 (+10) T3rd (Battle at the Warren)
2016-17 5 13 5/8 951 73.15 68 (-3) 139 (-3) 215 (+5) 4th (2x, last Battle at the Warren)
2017-18 1 2 0/0 142 71.00 71 (+1)
Career 22 59 27/42 4,468 75.73 68 (-3) 139 (-3) 215 (+2) T3rd (’16 Battle at the Warren)