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2023-24 Men's Golf Roster

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João Costa

  • Height 5-10
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Lisboa, Portugal
  • Major Business Administration

Biography

2023-24 (Sophomore): Costa excelled in the fall of 2023 in his sophomore season with an 11th place finish (74 on the final day with four birdies) in the NCCAA National Championship in Palm Coast, Fl... Finished second place individually in the NCCAA Mideast Region Tourament in Parias, Ky., with a 77 and 75, four birdies on the final day... Shot a 69 and 72 in the UPike Fall Invitational to finish sixth place overall... Shot eight-under-par in the Players Club Invitational (70, 69, 69) to finish second place out of 104 golfers... Scored a 70 in the final round of the Stateline shootout to finish third overall.

2022-23 (Freshman): João produced an impressive freshman season for Asbury in 2022-23. He finished tied for 23rd in the NCCAA National Tournament with a 74 in his first round... Won his first career tournament on March 5th after a three-hole playoff... Shot a 73 and 4 in the Berea College Invite to finish the tournament in third place.

Family Members:

  • Manuel Costa, Cristina Teixeira
  • Sibling: António Costa

Why I chose Asbury:

  • The facilities looked really good, and it is a college ranked high academically
Favorite Verse/Quote:
  • Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    5'10"
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    5'10"