Talented player that is expected to contribute this season … Had a highly decorated career on the American Junior Golf Circuit as he won four junior tournaments while in high school.
“Mark is a long hitter with an exceptional short game. He had a great deal of success at the junior golf level and we are counting on him continuing with that success at the collegiate level”
— LSU coach Greg Jones
Sophomore Season (Fall 2000)
Played in one tournament and finished with a 78.3 stroke average … Made the LSU lineup for the first time in his collegiate career at the Red River Classic … Finished in 80th place with a 54-hole total of 235 (79-71-85).
Freshman Season (1999-00)
Did not partcipate in any tournaments for the Tigers.
High School
Won four American Junior Golf Association tournaments while in high school … Led his team to a pair of district titles … Played quarterback on the football team and was a starting guard on the basketball squad … Graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Parents are Jon and Anna Schultz … Has two brothers, David and Kevin … His uncle, Terry Tausch, played professional football for the 49ers and the Vikings … Majoring in Business.