University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Men's Golf Roster
Martin Shone
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Geneva, Switzerland
- High School:
- St Leonards School
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended St Leonards School in St Andrews, Scotland
• Competed in events across Europe and climbed inside the top 300 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking during his junior career
• Won the R&A Local Clubs' gold medal in 2026 with a final-round 66 on the Old Course at St Andrews
• Won four World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) events during the 2025 season, including the Barry Douglas Junior Masters
• Recorded three consecutive WAGR victories during September and October 2025
• Represented Switzerland internationally and earned selection to the Swiss National Boys Squad in 2025
• Helped his team win the 2025 International Invitational and UK Independent Schools Championship
• Finished tied for fifth at the 2025 European Club Trophy
• Earned the 2024-25 Tom Morris Scholarship at St Leonards School
PERSONAL
• Son of Anthony and Sandrine Shone
• Holds Swiss and British nationality
• Mother, Sandrine, won a bronze medal at the World Curling Championships representing Switzerland
• Enjoys socializing with friends, drawing, and swimming in lakes in his free time
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "it instantly felt like home. I was warmly welcomed by Coach Smith, Coach McCloskey, and the whole golf team and built great relationships from the start. Minnesota plays in a competitive conference and has a great schedule to add to it. The academics and overall vibe of the city are also fantastic. I knew this was the place I wanted to be."
• Attended St Leonards School in St Andrews, Scotland
• Competed in events across Europe and climbed inside the top 300 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking during his junior career
• Won the R&A Local Clubs' gold medal in 2026 with a final-round 66 on the Old Course at St Andrews
• Won four World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) events during the 2025 season, including the Barry Douglas Junior Masters
• Recorded three consecutive WAGR victories during September and October 2025
• Represented Switzerland internationally and earned selection to the Swiss National Boys Squad in 2025
• Helped his team win the 2025 International Invitational and UK Independent Schools Championship
• Finished tied for fifth at the 2025 European Club Trophy
• Earned the 2024-25 Tom Morris Scholarship at St Leonards School
PERSONAL
• Son of Anthony and Sandrine Shone
• Holds Swiss and British nationality
• Mother, Sandrine, won a bronze medal at the World Curling Championships representing Switzerland
• Enjoys socializing with friends, drawing, and swimming in lakes in his free time
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "it instantly felt like home. I was warmly welcomed by Coach Smith, Coach McCloskey, and the whole golf team and built great relationships from the start. Minnesota plays in a competitive conference and has a great schedule to add to it. The academics and overall vibe of the city are also fantastic. I knew this was the place I wanted to be."
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