ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland men's golf Head Coach
Nick Pumford announced Wednesday the addition of two student-athletes during the early signing period. Yaroslav Ilyenko and Grant Tucker will join the Golden Grizzlies next season.
"I'm excited to add Yaro and Grant to our golf family. During the recruiting process, both Yaro and Grant's leadership abilities really stuck out which is very important in our current team culture. Combining that with their talent on the golf course, I expect them to have four successful years wearing the Black and Gold!"
Yaroslav Ilyenko
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Bill Crothers Secondary School
Highlights
- 2018 FCWT Classic at Orange County National Winner (136, -8)
- Won the 2017 FCWT Jack Hopson Invitational (142, -2)
- Winner of the 2015 CJGA PING Canadian Junior Matchplay Championship
- Tied for ninth place at the 2019 Canadian Junior Boys Championship (281, -7)
- Placed 14th at the 2019 Ontario Junior Boys Championship (294, +6)
- Has recorded two career hole-in-ones
Why Ilyenko Chose Oakland
1. Athletics
2. Academics
3. Vision
Grant Tucker
Flushing, Mich.
Powers Catholic High School
Highlights
- 2018 high school state champion
- 2017 high school state champion runner-up
- Won the 2019 Genesee County high school tournament champion
- Named 2019 All-State selection
- Earned 2018 All-State Honorable Mention honors
- Served as captain for two seasons.
Why Tucker Chose Oakland
1. Golf program
2. Education/Degree opportunities
3. Location
