SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s golf program is excited to introduce three signees to the program on the 2023 National Signing Day. The Irish welcome Nick Ciocca, Lance Hollingshead and Mike Qiu, who are set to join the program in the fall of 2024.
Head Coach and Director of Golf, John Handrigan, is eager to add Ciocca, Hollingshead and Qiu to the program and is looking forward to the talent that will be joining the Irish.
“When you recruit to a place like Notre Dame, you’re looking for people who are elite across the board,” said Handrigan. “Their commitment to excellence, accomplishments and character are all top-notch. Coach Zedrick and I are excited about what this class brings to the table and will add to our values at Notre Dame. We can’t wait to have them on campus next fall!”
Nick Ciocca (Berwyn, PA)
- Ranked as high as #26 in the 2024 class on Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Three-Time Philadelphia Boys PGA Junior Champion (2020-2022)
- Helped Devon Prep to two PIAA 2A State Championships (2021, 2023)
- 2022 PIAA 2A State Individual Champion
- Qualified for 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur
- 2021 AJGA Imperial Headwear Classic Champions
“Nick has won at every level in junior golf – from his team and individual wins at the State Championship in Pennsylvania to winning at the AJGA level,” said Handrigan. “He’s been highly competitive against the best players in his class and his resume is full of elite tournament experience. Along with that, Nick’s work ethic and commitment to excellence in all areas is a perfect fit with the Notre Dame culture.”
Lance Hollingshead (Basking Ridge, NJ)
- Ranked as high as #82 in 2024 class on Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Qualified for 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur
- 2021 Metropolitan Golf Association Boys Championship Winner
- Two Top-5’s and two top-10’s in AJGA events
“Lance has competed at a high level within his class while gaining valuable experience in national tournaments like the U.S. Junior Amateur,” said Handrigan. “He’s extremely passionate about doing whatever it takes to compete at a high level, as evidenced by training in Florida during the winter while still performing well in the classroom at a very prestigious school back home in New Jersey. It’s the mentality you need to be successful at a place like Notre Dame.”
Mike Qiu (Ningbo, CHINA)
- Currently ranked #116 in World Amateur Golf Ranking
- Represented China in 2023 Eisenhower Trophy (World Amateur Team…
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