John Yu was named a team manager in August 2014.
Yu played three years for the Buccaneers, competing in five tournaments. He shot a low round of 69 in the Buccaneer Invitational as a junior. His three-year stroke average was 74.79, and his best finish was a tie for 24th. In each of his first two seasons with the Bucs, Yu shot a low round of 71.
He will assist with team activities and administrative duties as he pursues his degree in management.
PLAYING CAREER
JUNIOR (2013-14): Tied for 24th at Buccaneer Invitational, shooting 71-69-77 -- 217 ... Fired career-low 69 in second round of Buccaneer Invitational (March 31) ... Shot 74 in opening round of Dave Adamonis Sr. Invitational (Oct. 14) ... Shot par or better in two rounds ... Was tied for seventh at 2-under after two rounds of Buccaneer Invitational ... Had 75.00 stroke average ... Made 13 birdies ... Athletic Director's List in spring ... Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll in spring.
SOPHOMORE (2012-13): Shot 71 in final round at Buccaneer Invitational ... Shot 73 in opening round of Buccaneer Invitational ... Made seven birdies in one tournament ... Athletic Director's List in fall and spring.
FRESHMAN (2011-12): Tied for 39th at Wildcat Invitational ... Shot low round of 71 at Buccaneer Invitational (4-3-12) ... Sank nine birdie putts.
HIGH SCHOOL & AMATEUR: Qualified for the U.S. Amateur Public Links tournament in 2013 ... Medalist winner in sectional qualifier event of U.S. Amateur Public Links event in 2013 ... Placed third as the Metropolitan Junior PGA Player of the Year in 2010 and second in 2011 ... Invited to play the Carter Cup ... Won individual medalist at the AJGA Erie Junior Qualifier ... Qualified for the 2011 U.S. Junior Amatuer.
PERSONAL: Son of John and Young Sook Yu ... Has two younger sisters, Jennie and Erin … Majoring in management.
Scoring Statistics for John Yu |
| Year | Class | Tournaments | Rds | Ave. Score | Vs. Par | National Rating | Low Round | In 60s | Par or Better | Fin. % | Wins | Best Finish |
| 2012 | Fr | 2 | 5 | 75.00 | 4.40 | N/A | 71 | 0 | 1 | 38.2 | 0 | T 39 |
| 2013 | So | 1 | 3 | 74.00 | 3.00 | N/A | 71 | 0 | 1 | 45.8 | 0 | T 46 |
| 2014 | Jr | 2 | 6 | 75.00 | 3.50 | N/A | 69 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 | 0 | T 24 |
| Career | | 5 | 14 | 74.79 | 3.71 | | 69 | 1 | 4 | 46.5 | 0 | T 24
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