11/12/2026 3:06:00 PM | Men's Golf
STORRS, CT - UConn head men's golf coach Dave Pezzino announced the addition of two incoming freshmen to the Huskies roster for the 2027-28 season. Drew Macleod and Will Lord announced they are coming to Storrs next fall.
Macleod comes to UConn after playing his senior season at La Salle Academy. A native of North Attleboro, Macleod won back-to-back Rhode Island Individual State Championships and was named Rhode Island High School Player of the Year for three-straight seasons. He was a three-time All-State selection. "We are really excited to have Drew joining our program," commented Coach Pezzino. "He is a terrific competitor who has had a lot of success playing a strong national schedule, including winning back-to-back Rhode Island High School Individual State Championships. What I really appreciate about Drew is how he carries himself. He competes hard, handles himself with class, and has earned the respect of his fellow competitors and rules officials."
"Drew also comes from a great golf family. His sister, Morgan, played golf at Merrimack, and his mom, Angel, is the Women's Golf Coach at Bryant and a 11-time club champion at Wannamoisett. He's also an accomplished hockey player, which speaks to his athleticism and competitive nature. We feel very fortunate to have Drew joining our UConn Golf family."
Lord comes to Storrs after competing at Suffield Academy. A native of Suffield, CT, Lord has had a stellar amateur career. In 2026, he wasa the Connecticut Junior PGA runner-up, finishing second with consecutive rounds of 68. He represented Connecticut on the New England Junior Team, finished as the individual runner-up. He on the 2026 McCampbell Cup Championship and was a semifinalist at the 2026 Borck Juniors. He advanced to match-play at the 2026 Connecticut Amateur. In 2025, he was the Connecticut Borck Junior Champion. He was the U.S. Challenge Cup Boy's Championship winner in 2024 and 2025.
"We are thrilled to have Will joining our program," commented Pezzino. "He is the No. 1-ranked golfer in Connecticut's 2027 class, and watching his development over the last several years has been impressive. He has put a tremendous amount of work into his game, particularly with his preparation and approach to tournament golf. He is always working, loves to compete, and is a fierce competitor."
"He's played a very strong national schedule, and I think the growth in his game has been tremendous. I really enjoy being able to recruit the best junior golfers in our state. That's where we want to start, and Will is exactly the type of young man we want representing UConn. He comes from a great family, he's a great fit for our program."
"Both Drew and Will are prototypical UConn Golf Men. They have the talent, character, and competitive drive we want in our program, and I believe their best golf is still ahead."
