Bio

AS A JUNIOR ... Burgess was again one of the Saints' top-five golfers during the 2013 season ... captained the 2013 squad ... played in a total of five matches, including playing in a trio of two-day events ... carded his season low scores with a pair of 83s on consecutive days at the two-day GNAC Championship event on October 19th and 20th at Cranston Country Club ... was named GNAC Academic All-Conference for the second-straight season ... received the Coach's Appreciation Award at Emmanuel's Athletic Awards Night on April 27th.

AS A SOPHOMORE ... Burgess was a top-five golfer for the Saints throughout his second collegiate season ... shot in the 80's in five of his six matches as a sophomore ... carded a season-low of 86 at the Westfield State University Invitational on October 13th ... was among the Saints' four scoring golfers in five rounds during the 2012 season ... was named a GNAC Academic All-Conference selection ... received Emmanuel's Academic Achievement Award at the 2013 Athletic Awards Night on April 27th ... served as one of the Saints' tri-captains during his sophomore season.

AS A FRESHMAN ... Burgess posted a standout rookie season, shooting in the 80's throughout the 2011 campaign ... was Emmanuel's low-scorer in two matches and was among the top-four point scorers in all seven matches ... carded his season-low of 82 on September 20th in a dual-match vs. Newbury College at William J. Devine Course ... carded an 89 and an 83 on consecutive days at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship at Gorham Country Club on October 8th and 9th ... was named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll on September 26, 2011 ... received the team's Unsung Hero Award at the 2012 Athletic Awards Night.

BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Burgess was a four-year member of the Thayer Academy golf team ... Helped lead the squad to an Independent School League regular season championship, posting a 22-1-1 record before placing second in the ISL tournament ... Named to the Thayer Academy High Honor Roll during all four years of his high school tenure.

Major: Political Science

Career Aspirations: to work in Congress

Favorite Movie: Shooter

Favorite Book: Angels and Demons

Favorite Pre-match Meal: eggs & milk

Favorite Late-night Snack: peanutbutter and jelly

Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: JYC

Best Class at Emmanuel: anything with Fr. LeClerc

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Making the putt to clinch the ISL championship

Most Respected Professional Athlete: Jason Dufner