Mike Bourne (2011) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Mike Bourne

Induction:
2011
Class:
1979

MICHAEL L. “MIKE” BOURNE
Men’s Golf (1974-78)

One of the most accomplished golfers in Delaware history, Mike Bourne was a four-year standout for UD Athletics Hall of Fame head coach Scotty Duncan in 1974-78 and is the only University of Delaware golfer to compete in three NCAA Tournaments during his career.

A native of Wilmington, Del. (St. Mark’s High School), Mike led the Blue Hens to some of the greatest seasons in school history, including East Coast Conference team titles in 1976 and 1977, an Eastern Intercollegiate Golf Association championship in 1977, a team berth in the 1977 NCAA Tournament, and a four-year dual match record of 69-13.

Mike served as team captain in 1978 when the team went 23-2 and placed second at the ECC Tournament. He was named team Most Valuable Player as a senior in 1978 when he won medalist honors in 14 matches and led the team with a 76.42 stroke average.

He won ECC Tournament medalist honors in 1976, was runner-up at the conference meet in 1978, and placed third at the championships in 1977.

A 1979 Delaware graduate with a degree in business, Mike established a school record for lowest stroke average in a season (76.19 in 1975-76) and his career average of 77.14 ranked No. 2 all-time upon his graduation. Bourne taught golf in 2001-07 and helped found the Golf Academy of Delaware in Middletown, Del. while also assisting with the UD program.