Blue Raiders ink all-American in McLennan

“Anytime you can sign an all-American you have to be thrilled,” said Moore. “Patrick will give our team immediate help because of his vast experience and ability to handle tough golf courses. When I watched him during a tournament it was two days of very rainy and cold conditions, which is very difficult to compete in. Patrick kept his composure the entire time, which sold me immediately on him.”

McLennan, who is from Aspen, Colo., played two seasons at FSCC for coach Leo Kling. This past season, McLennan placed second at the NJCAA Regional Championships (72-74-69=215) and will compete in the NJCAA National Championships May 18-20 in Dodge City, Kan.

As a freshman, McLennan earned NJCAA first team all-American honors after tying for second at the National Championships in Scottsdale, Ariz. (72-74-70-73=289) and leading FSCC to a national title. FSCC defeated Odessa College by three strokes in 2003.

“Patrick is a very consistent and even tempered player who I compare a great deal to Bubba Watson, who played for me and went on to Georgia and is now playing on the Nationwide Tour,” said Kling. “He is long and has a nice short game, but what sets him apart is the way he manages the game. Patrick always makes good decisions on the course.”

During his prep days, McLennan was a staple on leaderboards in junior tournaments, including strong finishes in the annual AJGA St. Regis Aspen Junior Classic.