University of Minnesota Athletics
2017-18 Men's Golf Roster
Duensing, Charlie
Charlie Duensing
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Sandy, Utah
- High School:
- Brighton
Bio
2017-18 • SENIOR SEASON:
Fall 2017: Finished in a tie for 31st in the Gopher Invitational • competed as an individual in the Maui Jim Intercollegiate • made his scoring debut at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate. Spring 2018: Played in Big Ten Match Play, match vs. Houston and Tiger Invitational • posted career-low round of 67 and career-low -5 at Schenkel Invitational, including an eagle and six birdies.
2016-17 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Played in two tournaments with a 73.80 stroke average • Academic All-Big Ten. Fall 2016: Posted a 14-over-par 227 at the Gopher Invitational. Spring 2017: Tied for second at the SJU Spring Invitational with a 36-hole score of 142 (-1) • shot a season-best 70 in the first round.
2015-16 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Had a 75.50 stroke average in six tournaments. Fall 2015: Had a 74.89 scoring average over nine rounds • posted a career-low round score of 68 and career-low tournament score of 214 (+1) at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational • tied for eighth at the Husky Individual. Spring 2016: Played nine rounds with a 76.11 stroke average • tied for 13th playing as an individual in the St. John's Invitational • had a spring-low round of 72 at St. John's Invitational.
WINTER 2016:
Set a new course record with a 12-under round of 61 in the first round of 2016 St. George's Amatuer in Utah • was 11-under on final 11 holes of the round • finished third overall in St. George's Amateur.
2014-15 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Held a 77.24 stroke average in six tournaments. Fall 2014: Played as an individual in the Gopher Invitational and posted a score of 246 (+33) • low round was 79. Spring 2015: Competed in five spring tournaments with a 76.21 stroke average • tied for 51st at the Big Ten Championships (+21) • finished fourth in the Dartmouth dual match with a season-low 71 (-1).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduated from Brighton High School in 2014 • tied for seventh at the 2013 Utah Class 5A tournament in October • four-time all-state and all-region golfer • set a Brighton and region record for lowest region tournament score with a 10-under 62 • posted a stroke average of 69.3 his senior season • won six of 11 Utah Junior Golf Association events in 2012.
SUMMER/AMATEUR GOLF:
Tied for 14th at the 2013 Eddie Hogan Cup • played in the 2012 and 2013 PGA Junior Championships.
PERSONAL:
Son of Steve and Kari Duensing.
CAREER STATS
CAREER BESTS
Fall 2017: Finished in a tie for 31st in the Gopher Invitational • competed as an individual in the Maui Jim Intercollegiate • made his scoring debut at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate. Spring 2018: Played in Big Ten Match Play, match vs. Houston and Tiger Invitational • posted career-low round of 67 and career-low -5 at Schenkel Invitational, including an eagle and six birdies.
2016-17 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Played in two tournaments with a 73.80 stroke average • Academic All-Big Ten. Fall 2016: Posted a 14-over-par 227 at the Gopher Invitational. Spring 2017: Tied for second at the SJU Spring Invitational with a 36-hole score of 142 (-1) • shot a season-best 70 in the first round.
2015-16 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Had a 75.50 stroke average in six tournaments. Fall 2015: Had a 74.89 scoring average over nine rounds • posted a career-low round score of 68 and career-low tournament score of 214 (+1) at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational • tied for eighth at the Husky Individual. Spring 2016: Played nine rounds with a 76.11 stroke average • tied for 13th playing as an individual in the St. John's Invitational • had a spring-low round of 72 at St. John's Invitational.
WINTER 2016:
Set a new course record with a 12-under round of 61 in the first round of 2016 St. George's Amatuer in Utah • was 11-under on final 11 holes of the round • finished third overall in St. George's Amateur.
2014-15 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Held a 77.24 stroke average in six tournaments. Fall 2014: Played as an individual in the Gopher Invitational and posted a score of 246 (+33) • low round was 79. Spring 2015: Competed in five spring tournaments with a 76.21 stroke average • tied for 51st at the Big Ten Championships (+21) • finished fourth in the Dartmouth dual match with a season-low 71 (-1).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduated from Brighton High School in 2014 • tied for seventh at the 2013 Utah Class 5A tournament in October • four-time all-state and all-region golfer • set a Brighton and region record for lowest region tournament score with a 10-under 62 • posted a stroke average of 69.3 his senior season • won six of 11 Utah Junior Golf Association events in 2012.
SUMMER/AMATEUR GOLF:
Tied for 14th at the 2013 Eddie Hogan Cup • played in the 2012 and 2013 PGA Junior Championships.
PERSONAL:
Son of Steve and Kari Duensing.
CAREER STATS
| Year | Tournaments | Rounds | Strokes | Average | -Par | Top-10 Finishes | Low Round |
| 2014-15 | 6 | 17 | 1,313 | 77.24 | 1 | -- | 71 |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 18 | 1,359 | 75.50 | 2 | 1 | 68 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 5 | 369 | 73.80 | 1 | 1 | 70 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 9 | 677 | 75.22 | -- | -- | 71 |
| Total | 17 | 49 | 3,718 | 75.44 | 4 | 2 | 68 |
CAREER BESTS
| Round | 67 | Schenkel Invitational | 3/17/18 |
| Finish | T2nd | SJU Spring Invitational | 4/29-30/17 |
| 54-Hole Score | 214 | Alister MacKenzie Invitational | 10/12-13/15 |
| Tourn. Score to Par | -1 | SJU Spring Invitational | 4/29-30/17 |
Crousore Bunker Shot: 2025 B1Gs
Monday, April 28
Galdos Hole-in-One: 2025 B1Gs
Friday, April 25
Gopher Golf Facilities
Sunday, August 18
Cinematic Recap: Gopher Invitational
Monday, September 18
