Christopher Newport University

2021-22 - Freshman - Saw action in three tournaments during his first season with the Captains, playing in seven rounds ... Finished out his first year with an 80.4 stroke average ... Made collegiate debut at the O'Briant-Jensen Memorial, finishing in the top 25 with a 12-over 154 (77-77) ... Notched his season low in both rounds ... Also finished tied for 11th at the Glenn Heath Memorial with a 16-over 160 (80-80) ... Competed at the Savannah Invitational in his first 54-hole tournament

At Woodgrove - Excelled in multiple sports during his time with the Wolverines … Earned four varsity letters as a member of the golf team … Was the district runner-up in 2017 and made three appearances at the state tournament … Graduated as the school’s nine-hole record-holder (-4) … Helped the squad win back-to-back district titles in 2017 and 2018 … Also guided the team to a regional title in 2017 and a second-place finish at the state championships … Competed in baseball as well and led the team to a regional crown during his senior campaign.
 
Personal - Michael Shannon Thomas is the son of Dave and Stacey Thomas … Has two older brothers, Ryan and Matthew … His dad played baseball at George Mason, and Matthew plays baseball at William & Mary … Favorite athlete is Aaron Judge ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is Babe Ruth ... Most impressive person met is Mike Peoples ... Superstitions include keeping three tees in his pocket during a tournament round ... Dream vacation would be a trip to Spain ... Favorite food is a buffalo chicken wrap ... Favorite movie is Benchwarmers and favorite TV show is Suits ... Favorite musician is Riley Green ... Majoring in Business.