Junior Danny Harding (Vestal, N.Y./Vestal)Â of The University of Scranton men's golf team carded four rounds of 79 or under last week and has been named Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Apr. 14, 2024.
This marks the third career Scranton Athlete of the Week selection for Harding who previously won the award on Apr. 17 and May 1, 2023.
Harding shot an even par 72 on day two of the Drew Invitational on Sunday and finished fifth in the individual standings with a two-day score of 151 (+7). Earlier in the week, the Vestal, N.Y., native fired a 74 (+3) in a tri-match sweep of King's and Misericordia including a 33 (-3) on the back nine at Glenmaura.
The junior captain also led Scranton to a quad match sweep of Marywood, Wilkes and Misericordia with a 77 (+6) as head coach Ed Karpovich earned his 400th career victory.
The men's golf team returns to the course on Tuesday afternoon for a tri-match versus Wilkes and Clarks Summit at 1 p.m. at Glenmaura National Golf Club.
About Peggy's
The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded locally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce features six flavors and can be found in stores locally and regionally.
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