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  Michael Bielawski

Michael Bielawski

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
West Allis, Wis.

High School:
Hale

Height:
5-10



Senior (2007-08) -- Bielawski became Marquette's all-time leader in career rounds played on March 1, 2008, following his second round at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate, passing former teammate Nathan Colson (122). Bielawski finished his career at the NCAA Central Regional in Columbus, Ohio, with 135 rounds played for the Golden Eagles.

He ended his fall campaign by carding an MU season-low 65 in the third round of the Pacific Invitational and helped the Golden Eagles to a third-place finish with a two-under par 214 (77-72-65). But the senior struggled for most of the spring season before putting together a solid showing at the Palisades Collegiate in which he tied teammate Mike Van Sickle for third place overall with a season-low four-under par 212 (73-69-70).

Bielawski continued to play well through the BIG EAST Championship and his four-over 220 (72-73-75) helped Marquette win its first conference title and first-ever BIG EAST Conference championship in any team sport. For his peformance, Bielwaski was honored as an All-BIG EAST selection. His 29 rounds of par or better ranks fourth all-time at MU, and he has helped the Golden Eagles win a total of seven tournaments since his freshman season, including a school record three team victories in 2007-08.

Junior (2006-07) -- Bielawski posted a season best second place finish at the McLaughlin, where he shot an opening round of 67 and a final round of 68. He shot a 206 for the tournament, recording his best 54-hole score or the season. He also had two sub 70 rounds the following event in the Xavier Intercollegiate, shooting a 69 and 68 in the final rounds en route to a 210 and a 12th place finish. He posted one other sub 70, shooting a 68 at the Marshall Invitational. He was MU's second leading scorer, posting a 74.61 stroke average. In the summer, he participated in the U.S. Amateur Public Links tournament, where he advanced to head to head play. He won two rounds competing in the round of 16 before losing to eventual champion Colt Knost.

Junior (2005-06) -- Bielawski didn't play in the 2005-06 season earning a redshirt and maintaining his junior status for the following season.

Sophomore (2004-05) -- Bielawski competed in all 13 MU events, shooting a 74.68 season average. His season was highlighted by a 19th place finish at the Conference USA Championship. He was MU's top finisher at that event, shooting a final-round 69 to finish at five-over 221.

Freshman (2003-04) -- Bielawski had a solid first season in collegiate golf. His season was highlighted early on by a second place finish at the Xavier Intercollegiate in the final tournament of the fall season. He paced Marquette to a second place finish. Both the individual and team finishes were the highest of the season for MU golf. He set a season best and course record with a 63 in the first round. He finished the season at 76.34, the fourth best average on the team. He was just one of two golfers to play in all 12 events for the season.

Prior to Marquette -- Michael Bielawski was a four year letter winner at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Wis. He led his team to a Greater Metro Conference championship as a junior. The team finished second at the WIAA state championships that year. He tied for the conference title as a senior and was named a first-team all-conference performer. As a junior, he finished fourth in state and was a first-team all-state and all-conference selection with a 75.6 scoring average. He was also the 2002 Wisconsin Junior Player of the Year and 2003 Junior Masters Champion.

Personal -- Michael Jon Bielawski was born April 30, 1985, in Milwaukee. His parents are Lynn and Charles Bielawski. His grandfather was a Marquette graduate in 1948. He has a younger sister, Amy. He is a public relations major.

Bielawski's Career Stats

Year
No. Tour.
No. Rds.
Avg. Score
In 60s
Par or better
Finish Pct.
Low 18
Low 54
Total Wins Best Finish
2003-04
12
35
76.34
1
3
45.1
69
217
0 2nd
2004-05
12
34
74.91
2
10
62.6
63
229
0 T8th
2006-07
11
31
74.61
5
7
65.2
67
206
0 T2nd
2007-08
12
35
74.77
2
9
52.1
65
212
0 T3rd
Totals
47
135
75.18
10
29
55.8
63
206
0 T2nd