Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Tyler Light '14

Millwood, Inc. announced its title sponsorship of professional golfer Tyler Light on August 5, 2014. Light is currently participating in the National Golf Associations NGA Professional Golf Tour. Overall, he is in the 32nd position for the Pro Series 2014 and averaging 70.69 to par.

Light began golfing at the age of three and participated in his first tournament by the age of five. He learned his love of the game from his father and grandfather - both of whom introduced him to golf.

Light earned a bachelor of arts in Business Administration at Malone and was a stand out on the Pioneer golf team. In the University's first season of full NCAA Division II eligibility, Light helped Malone to a national semifinalist finish. at the NCAA national championship competition. In addition, Light was named GLIAC Co-Player of the Year (along with teammate Nate Tarter), earned NCAA Division II Ping All-America Third Team accolades and was named as a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar for NCAA Division II as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Tyler lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to be close to courses he will play in the next year of the NGA Pro Golf Tour.