2020-21 Men's Golf Roster

David Stluka

Tom Calbi

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Barrington, Ill.
  • High School Barrington

Biography

2020-21: Did not compete

2019-20: Competed in Badger Invitational... best finish T79... recorded one round under par at Badger Invitational

2018-19: Played in seven events for the Badgers during his sophomore season... shot a season average of 76... had a career-best finish at the 2018 Marquette Intercollegiate where he led all Badgers to finish T16th individually...shot a season-low round of 71 in consecutive rounds at the Fighting Irish Classic.

2017-18: Played in two events for the Badgers, both as an individual ... shot a season-best 75 in the final round of the Badger Invitational ... forced to withdraw (injury) from the Marquette Intercollegiate following the first round 

High School: Led Barrington to three-straight Class 3A state tournament appearances

Amateur: Won the 2016 IJGA Sectional #9 at Randall Oaks GC ... tied for sixth at the 2015 Illinois State Junior Amateur Championship ... eight Top-10 AJGA finishes during his junior golf career, including three Top 5s ... 2015 and 2016 AJGA Scholastic Junior All-American Honorable Mention recipient

Stats:
 
Year Rounds Strokes Avg. Low 18 Low 36 Low 54
2017-18 4 317 79.25 75 156 231
2018-19 21 1546 73.62 71 142 219
2019-20 6 471 78.5 71 154 231
Totals 31 2334 75.29 71 142 219

Finishes:

2017-18
Sept. 10-12 Badger Invitational* 80-76-75=231 / T80
Oct. 1-3 Marquette Intercollegiate* 86-WD-WD
Oct. 14-15 Pleasant View Invitational* 77-77=154/ 13

2018-19
Sept. 9-11 Badger Invitational* 83-71-77=231 / T55
Sept. 15-16 Northern Intercollegiate* 80-78-75=233 / T68
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Marquette Intercollegiate* 75-73-71=219 / T16
Oct. 7-8 Fighting Irish Classic 71-71-78=220 / T65
Oct. 22-23 Pinetree Intercollegiate 75-76-77=228 / T38
Mar. 4-5 Colleton River Collegiate 76-74-79=229 / 62
Mar. 16-17 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular 79-78-79=236 / T87

2019-20
Sept. 8-10 Badger Invitational 80-80-71= 231/ T79
*Competed as an individual

Off the Course with Tom

  • Favorite tour golfer- Bubba Watson
  • Favorite tournament to watch- The Masters
  • Dream Ryder Cup Captain- Tiger Woods
  • Favorite hole at University Ridge- 4
  • Favorite Course- Shinnecock Hills
  • Hardest Course- Winged-Foot West
  • Most memorable round- Spring break round in Las Vegas with Scott Piercy
  • Dream foursome- Me, Tiger, Bubba, and Tom Brady
  • When did you start playing- When I was seven years old
  • Who taught you how to play- My Dad
  • Course(s) you grew up on- Makray Memorial Golf Club
  • Best meal to eat after a round- Club sandwich
  • Favorite club in your bag- Putter
  • What kind of clubs- Mizuno
  • Favorite ball- Taylormade TP5
  • Any aces- Five
  • If not golf, what sport would you play- Basketball
  • Favorite distance to hit from- 100 yards
  • Favorite golf memory- making my first hole in one with my whole family watching
  • Twitter- @TomCalbi
  • Instagram- @Tcalbi9
  • Practice routine- Putt, then hit golf balls, then chip, then putt some more
  • Go-to hype song(s) before a tournament- Till I Colapse by Eminem
  • Favorite part about the practice center- Definitely the Bowl
  • Best golf course snack- Trail mix
  • Any golf superstitions/rituals?- Tap my driver headcover twice on the first tee before I hit
  • Major- Personal Finance
  • Dream job- Wealth Manager for Athletes
  • Favorite place to hang out on campus- Bascom Hill
  • Favorite restaurant in Madison- Dotty's

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    Swings L
    6'0"
  • 2018-19Junior

    Swings L
    6'0"
  • 2019-20Junior

    Swings L
    6'0"
  • 2020-21Senior