Sept. 18, 2003

Columbia, S.C. – The Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic extended an invitation to South Carolina men’s golfer Eirik Johansen. Johansen will be one of 30 collegiate golfers to participate in this event. The Southeastern Conference will have seven individuals representing the conference.

The 29th year of this tournament will be held on Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 in El Paso, Texas. The practice round, putting contest and long drive competition will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23.

In just his freshman year (2002-03) Johansen posted seven top 10 finishes and 10 top 20 finishes which earned him All-American honors, along with All-SEC, All-Region and All-Freshman accolades. So far this season he has posted a sixth place finish at The Ridges Intercollegiate.