Longtime UMass Dartmouth Assistant Golf Coach Ed Craig received the 2019 George A. Jacobson Special Recognition Award from the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association on Saturday evening for his contributions to the Corsair program and to New England collegiate golf.
Craig, who is in his 14th season as Head Coach Joel Baptista's staff, was honored prior to the 85th NEIGA Championships that are taking place once again at The Captains Course in Brewster, Mass. Named in honor of the longtime NEIGA Executive Director and former Salem State head coach, the Jacobson Award was presented to Craig to recognize his efforts in “helping many student-athletes become better players and young men.”
The Corsairs, who finished tied for third at last weekend's Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championships, have received major NEIGA awards in each of the last two seasons, as former UMass Dartmouth standout Jackson Mitchell '19 was the recipient of the organization's Guy Tedesco Award, is presented each year to the outstanding New England college golfer who has made a significant contribution to college golf in the areas of active participation, exemplary behavior, promotion of the game, leadership and cooperation with others, and sportsmanship.
Baptista's squad is closing out its fall schedule at the NEIGA Championships, which conclude with final round play on Monday.
(Courtesy Photo: Joel Baptista '95)
