Michigan State University Athletics
Men’s Golf Adds Two for 2023-24 on Signing Day
11/9/2022 2:19:00 PM | Men's Golf
East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State men's golf head coach Casey Lubahn announced today (Nov. 9) the signing of two student-athletes to the 2023-24 academic year. Lucas Acevedo and Lorenzo Pinili have both signed National Letters of Intent to join the Spartans for next fall.
"We couldn't be more blessed with the incredible young men that are joining our program in Fall 2023," Lubahn said. "Both Lorenzo and Lucas are accomplished on the course, in the classroom, and in their communities. They come from exceptional families and strong high school programs. This is a monumental day as our program continues to build off our successes by adding accomplished student-athletes to help us continue to grow. We are very proud to welcome two families as distinguished as these to our Spartan golf family."
Lucas Acevedo, Daniel Island, S.C.
Ranked No. 18 in the South Carolina Junior Golf Association (SCJGA) … Had four top-10 and 12 top-20 finishes on the SCJGA last year … Best finish was a second place showing at the North & South Boys Championship with a 209 (73-69-67) … Tied for seventh place in the AJGA Stewart Cink Championship, carding a 10-under par 206 (69-72-65) … Tied for 29th place at the AJGA Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior with a 13-over 229 (72-76-81) … Played golf and tennis at Porter Gaud School … Named Rookie of the Year in golf in 2019 … Named Mr. Tennis in South Carolina in 2019 … His father, Juan, played soccer at Ohio State.
Lubahn on Acevedo…
"Lucas' story and path to college golf is something that I was fascinated by throughout the recruiting process. His background as a nationally elite athlete in another sport before committing himself to golf says so much about who he is as a young man. His fast rise after only taking up the game recently gives him the opportunity to continue to grow greatly in the coming years. Lucas is an exceptional young man from a family and golf program that values hard work and dedication with humility. I look forward to watching his development on campus and I know he will be ready to compete come next fall."
Lorenzo Pinili, Rochester Hills, Mich.
The No. 2 junior in the state of Michigan in the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings and No. 2 in the Junior Golf Scorecard … A senior at Brother Rice in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. … Detroit Boys Golfer of the Year in 2022 … The Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association Boys Super Team Award recipient in 2021 and 2022 … Helped Brother Rice to win D2 District champions (2021, 2022), CHSL Champions (2021) and D2 State Champions (2021, 2022) … His home course is Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club … Won the Randy Wise Junior Open in August on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), shooting a 12-under par 204 (66-71-67) … Also tied for third in the AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship at The Highlands, carding a 205 (64-70-71).
Lubahn on Pinili…
"Lorenzo is a young man we have been hearing about for years and we always felt would be a perfect fit for our program. He is one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history and he has learned how to post low numbers on his way to winning a lot of golf tournaments. He is charitable, giving, and genuine in everything he does. His high school program has produced many elite players and Lorenzo is among the finest to ever compete there. We know with his attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and passion for MSU that he will have a great career as a Spartan."
"We couldn't be more blessed with the incredible young men that are joining our program in Fall 2023," Lubahn said. "Both Lorenzo and Lucas are accomplished on the course, in the classroom, and in their communities. They come from exceptional families and strong high school programs. This is a monumental day as our program continues to build off our successes by adding accomplished student-athletes to help us continue to grow. We are very proud to welcome two families as distinguished as these to our Spartan golf family."
Lucas Acevedo, Daniel Island, S.C.
Ranked No. 18 in the South Carolina Junior Golf Association (SCJGA) … Had four top-10 and 12 top-20 finishes on the SCJGA last year … Best finish was a second place showing at the North & South Boys Championship with a 209 (73-69-67) … Tied for seventh place in the AJGA Stewart Cink Championship, carding a 10-under par 206 (69-72-65) … Tied for 29th place at the AJGA Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior with a 13-over 229 (72-76-81) … Played golf and tennis at Porter Gaud School … Named Rookie of the Year in golf in 2019 … Named Mr. Tennis in South Carolina in 2019 … His father, Juan, played soccer at Ohio State.
Lubahn on Acevedo…
"Lucas' story and path to college golf is something that I was fascinated by throughout the recruiting process. His background as a nationally elite athlete in another sport before committing himself to golf says so much about who he is as a young man. His fast rise after only taking up the game recently gives him the opportunity to continue to grow greatly in the coming years. Lucas is an exceptional young man from a family and golf program that values hard work and dedication with humility. I look forward to watching his development on campus and I know he will be ready to compete come next fall."
Lorenzo Pinili, Rochester Hills, Mich.
The No. 2 junior in the state of Michigan in the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings and No. 2 in the Junior Golf Scorecard … A senior at Brother Rice in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. … Detroit Boys Golfer of the Year in 2022 … The Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association Boys Super Team Award recipient in 2021 and 2022 … Helped Brother Rice to win D2 District champions (2021, 2022), CHSL Champions (2021) and D2 State Champions (2021, 2022) … His home course is Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club … Won the Randy Wise Junior Open in August on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), shooting a 12-under par 204 (66-71-67) … Also tied for third in the AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship at The Highlands, carding a 205 (64-70-71).
Lubahn on Pinili…
"Lorenzo is a young man we have been hearing about for years and we always felt would be a perfect fit for our program. He is one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history and he has learned how to post low numbers on his way to winning a lot of golf tournaments. He is charitable, giving, and genuine in everything he does. His high school program has produced many elite players and Lorenzo is among the finest to ever compete there. We know with his attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and passion for MSU that he will have a great career as a Spartan."
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