University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics

2019-20 (Junior): Bekkala joined the Minnesota Crookston men's golf team prior to the 2019-20 season...He was one of the most improved golfers for the Golden Eagles throughout the season due to spending countless hours in the Minnesota Crookston Golf Performance Center...Bekkala averaged an 81.0 for the 2019-20 slate...He was fourth on the team in scoring average...He shot a low round of 74 in the third round at the Embry-Riddle Invitational in Arizona...Bekkala shot a 78 at the King's Walk/Minnesota Crookston Invitational at King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, N.D...He carded a 79 at the Bemidji State Invitational in Bemidji, Minn.

Bekkala is a former U.S. Marine, who consistently played golf throughout his stops during his service to the country. He is originally from Livonia, Mich.