Has played in four tournaments ... averages a 77.1 through 11 rounds ... one top-10 showing ... 2-0-0 in dual matches.
FALL 2012: Competed in four tournaments and one dual match ... secured two points in his first Army-Navy match ... won his singles match 2-up ... teamed with Eric Peng for an impressive 5&4 victory as Army posted an 8.5-2.5 victory ... tied for ninth at the Service Academy Classic ... consistent weekend with rounds of 77-76-75--228 to help Army share the team title with Air Force at Trump National in Colts Neck, N.J. ... was +12 for the championship ... career-best round of 68 at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate ... started the tournament with a two-under-70, shot an 80 in the second round and concluded play with a four-under-par 68 ... was +2 for the championship and tied for 23rd ... closed the season with a tie for 22nd at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate ... rounds of 72-75--147 was +5 for the championship.
MISC: Born in St. Louis Park, Minn. ... now calls Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., home ... started playing golf when he was 4 ... 2012 graduate of Ponte Vedra High School ... served as a teen court lawyer ... named the St. John's County Golfer of the Year ... earned four letters as member of the golf team ... son of Dan and Camilla Plunkett ... has one brother, Dan ... Marcus is first member of his family to embark on a military career ... enjoys surfing, skiing and basketball in free time.
Getting To Know Marcus Plunkett
I chose West Point because? It gave me the best opportunity to both play Division I athletics and to serve my country.
What makes Army golf so special? There is a unique brotherhood that is found nowhere else.
Before every round I? Connect with my teammates
The longest drive I ever hit was? 335 yards
If I could play only one club it would be? 7 iron because I could almost play every position with it
My dream foursome includes? Dustin Johnson, my brother and Steve Nash. I love Steve Nash as a basketball player, Dustin Johnson is my favorite golfer and I love playing golf with my brother
I am most looking forward to playing? Army vs. Navy
Favorite course to play on the Simulator? Pebble Beach, I love the last few finishing holes
In 20 years I will be? Living my life to the fullest.
