2006-07: Has finished in the top 30 in seven out of 12 events ... posted his lowest round of the season, a three-under par 67, at St. John's own tournament, The McLaughlin ... took ninth at the McLaughlin and at the UTSA Invitational ... carded eight rounds at par or better this season ... closed out the regular season on a strong note with a two-under par 70 in the final round of the BIG EAST Championships ... has a 74.10 stroke average over 12 tournaments this year. 2005-06: Ranked in the top 10 in three different tournaments ... lowest round of the season came at the McLaughlin where he carded a three-under par 67 ... finished even par twice, once at the Rutgers Invitational and once at the Mission Inn Classic, averaging a 71 over three rounds ... posted a 74.80 average in his rookie season ... saw action in all 12 events in which the Red Storm competed ... qualified for and competed in the 2006 Massachusetts Open ... took second at the New England Amateur, finishing just two strokes shy of first place ... also came in second at the Worcester Amateur ... recorded a sixth place finish at the Providence Open ... closed the summer with a 74.1 stroke average. At Wilmington: Was the 2003 Massachusetts State High School Champion ... a two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team member ... also played shortstop for two years ... made honor roll 14 out of 16 terms ... volunteered for Barrie Bruce Golf Schools in Billeria, Mass. Personal: Born in Winchester, Mass., on June 7, 1987 ... son of Paul and Lesley Velardo ... has two older brothers, Brian (22) and David (20) ... majoring in management.
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