NEWARK, DE -- University of Delaware golf head coach Mike Keogh (at right) has announced that three high school senior standouts will enroll at UD and begin playing for the Blue Hens in the 2008-09 season.

Bobby Arthur, a native of Marlton, NJ, was the 2007 Junior Golfer Sportsmanship of the Year Award winner by the Golf Association of Philadelphia. Arthur, a member of the 2006 and 2007 Golf Association of Philadelphia Williamson Cup Team, was a medalist and semifinalist at the 2006 Philadelphia Junior AM.

Greg Matthias, a local product from Wilmington, DE who attends Salesianum, was named to the 2006 All-State First Team. Matthias finished second at the 2007 Rehoboth Junior Open, fifth at the DIAA State Championship, and fifth at the 2007 DSGA Junior Amateur.

Stephen Scialo, a native of New City, NY, was named HP Scholastic AJGA All-American last year. Scialo was the 2007 Journal News Player of the Year and was the Dellwood Country Club Men’s Club champion.

“As our program improves, we are attracting solid players who will enhance the quality of the Delaware golf program,” Keogh said. “We are fortunate to have many excellent young players in the tri-state area like Bobby, Greg and Stephen who will enable our program to continue to improve.”