Ben Shunkwiler

Wayne State University Athletics

2006-07 Men's Golf Roster

Height:

6-2
Weight:

209
Class:

Junior
Hometown:

Livonia, Mich.
High School:

Dearborn Crestwood (Eastern Michigan)

Summary
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2006: Played in six events during the fall season ... best showing was a 149 (76-73) at the Ferris State Invitational on Sept. 16.

Pre-WSU: Attended Eastern Michigan University in fall 1999 ... attended Ferris State University for two years (1996-98).

High School: A 1996 graduate of Dearborn Heights Crestwood ... was a four-year golf letterwinner in golf for the Chargers ... earned all-city honors all four years, as well as two all-league and MVP awards (1994-95) ... helped the team to a 10-2 record and second-place Mega League finish in 1994, averaging 37.2 per nine holes ... improved his nine-hole average to 36.1 as the team finished as Mega League champion with a record of 11-1 ... also earned four letters in tennis and qualified for the state finals in 1994 ... was all-league and all-area twice (1995-96) ... finished his tennis career with a record of 92-8 ... was a two-time team captain for golf and tennis ... also played golf on the Michigan Powerbilt Junior Tour in 1994-95 and had an 18-hole average of 79.8 in tournament play in 1995.

Personal: Full name--Benjamin G. Shunkwiler ... born in Lincoln Park ... son of Dr. Kim and Peggy Shunkwiler ... has two sisters, Sara and Katie ... resides in Livonia with his wife, Sara ... is a management major with a minor in finance.