McKinley Slade
McKinley Slade
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    175
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Saunderstown, R.I.
  • High School:
    South Kingstown

Bio

As a senior: All-NEC First Team ... Participated in all 12 events for the Bulldogs in 2016-17 ... Tied for second at the season-opening Ryan Lee Memorial Tournament (71-73=144) ... Earned two more top-5 finishes at the Coca-Cola Lehigh Valley Invite (T5th, 74-73=147) and the NEC Championship (4th, 69-76-76=221) ... Finished the year with four top-10 placings and six top-25 finishes ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll ... Best Round: 69 / Average: 75.4.

As a freshman: Participated in all 12 events for the Bulldogs as a freshman in 2016-17 ... Earned his first collegiate individual victory at the VGA/UConn Collegiate Invitational April 14-15, taking the title with a three-round score of 213 (70-69-74) ... Finished tied for second in Bryant's dual match with CCSU (71-70) ... Finished tied for fifth overall at the Towson Spring Invitational (72-73=145) ... Tied for ninth at the Ryan Lee Memorial Tournament (73-74=147) ... Earned six top-25 finishes on the year ... Best Round: 69 / Average: 75.9.

Before Bryant: A three-year varsity letterwinner at Bellarmine College Preparatory School, Del Biaggio led his team to back-to-back NorCal, Section and League Championships as a junior and senior ... Team tied for third at states in 2016 and finished fourth in 2015 ... Named a first team all-league selection ... Earned a second-place finish at the Palmetto Golf Championship, carding a course record of 64 in the first round ... Posted a top-10 finish at Champions Invitational Golf Tournament ... Took first place at the Section Regional Tournament ... Top-20 individual finish at the state championship.

Personal: Son of Kristen Del Biaggio Heffernan, William Del Biaggio was born Oct. 29, 1997 ... Has a brother, Chase, and a sister, Alexandra.

As a junior: NEC Men's Golfer of the Year ... All-NEC First Team ... Three-time NEC Golfer of the Month ... Participated in all 10 events in 2015-16 ... Tied for team lead with nine top-25 finishes, led squad with seven top-10 finishes, tied for lead with five top-five finishes and carded the second-highest individual score in three events ... Tied for second at the NEIGA Division I Championship (78-71=149) ... Earned second-place finishes at the Towson Spring Invitational (75-71=146) and the Rhode Island Invitational (76-69-69=213) ... Tied for fifth at the ECAC Division I Championship, tied for sixth at the Connecticut Cup and finished ninth at the Til Duty is Done Collegiate Invitational ... Shot a team- and league-best 72.8 on the season ... Northeast Conference Spring Scholar-Athlete. Best Round: 68 / Average: 72.8 

As a sophomore: Participated in eight of the team's 10 tournaments in 2014-15 ... Earned a top-10 finish at the New England Division I Championships, where he tied for eighth overall (78-74=152) ... Took home three top-25 finishes, adding a tied for 15th placing at the Rhody Fall Invitational (79-78-79=236) and a tied for 19th showing at the Northeast Conference Championships (72-84-78=234) ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll ... Best Round: 72 / Average: 82.4

As a freshman:  Participated in three of the team’s 10 events as a rookie … Best finish came at the New England DI Championships, where he finished tied for 32nd (80-76=156) … Tied for 38th at the Blue Devils Invitational (79-74=153) … Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll ... Best Round: 74 / Average: 79.6

Before Bryant: Four-year varsity letterwinner at South Kingstown High School ... Named an all-state selection as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Finished third in the Rhode Island state tournament in 2013 after coming in fourth in 2012 and sixth in 2011 ... Four-year honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Susan Coughlin and Sam Slade, Mckinley Slade was born July 8, 1995 ... Has two brothers, Seamus and Merrick.

News Mentions

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Bulldogs 14th after Day 2 of NCAA Regional

Senior Ryan Tombs made 14 pars to finish just four over for the round to lead the Bryant University men’s golf team in second round play at...

May 17, 2017

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Golf concludes season at NCAA Washington Regional

SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Seniors Ryan Tombs (Bedford, NH) and John Roberts (West Hartford, Conn.) each shot a final round 77 to lead the Bryant...

May 17, 2017

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Three earn All-NEC nods, Blanchard named NEC Coach of the Year

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Highlighted by the first Northeast Conference Coach of the Year honor for sixth-year head coach Charlie Blanchard, the...

May 17, 2017

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Brown's ace leads Bulldogs in NCAA Regional

Ryan Brown shot team-best round of 76 - including an ace on the second hole – to lead the Bryant University men’s golf team in first...

May 15, 2017

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Men's Golf Ready For NCAA Regional

After capturing the program’s second Northeast Conference title, the Bryant University men’s golf team will take part in the 2017 NCAA...

May 12, 2017

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NEC CHAMPIONS! Bulldogs head to NCAA tournament after winning second NEC title

The Bryant men's golf team led from start to finish as the Bulldogs captured their second Northeast Conference Championship Sunday at LPGA...

April 30, 2017

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Men's Golf remains in first place after second round of NEC Championships

Senior Ryan Tombs recorded four birdies – including three on the back nine – as the Bryant University men’s golf team turned in...

April 29, 2017

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Bulldogs, Slade lead field after first day of NEC Golf Championships

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Senior McKinley Slade fired a 3-under 69 as the Bryant University men’s golf team opened the 2017 Northeast...

April 28, 2017

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Bryant heads to Florida, looks for second title at NEC Championship April 28-30

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by the strong play of senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.), the Bryant University golf team heads to Daytona Beach,...

April 27, 2017

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Tombs wins Rhode Island Invitational title, Bulldogs finish second in team standings

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.) won the second outright individual title of his Bryant career Tuesday, solidifying his...

April 18, 2017

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Tombs, Brown lead Bulldogs to second-place ranking after first two rounds at Rhode Island Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by top-10 seedings from senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.) and sophomore Ryan Brown (Bedford, N.H.), the Bryant...

April 17, 2017

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Del Biaggio earns first collegiate title, Bulldogs take third at VGA/UConn Collegiate Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Will Del Biaggio (San Jose, Calif.) earned the first individual title of his career Saturday, finishing three...

April 15, 2017

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Bulldogs, Del Biaggio lead field after two rounds of VGA/UConn Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With two rounds of the VGA/UConn Collegiate Invitational in the books, the Bryant University golf team leads the field...

April 14, 2017

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Two Bulldogs earn top-10 finishes, Bryant ties for second overall

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Seniors McKinley Slade (Saunderstown, R.I.) and Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.) each finished inside the top-10 at the...

April 3, 2017

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Bulldogs tied for third entering final round of Coca-Cola Lehigh Valley Invite

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind top-10 rounds from sophomore Ryan Brown (Bedford, N.H.) and senior McKinley Slade (Saunderstown, R.I.), the Bryant...

April 2, 2017

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Del Biaggio ties for fifth, Bulldogs finish 10th at Towson Spring Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Freshman William Del Biaggio (San Jose, Calif.) posted a strong showing at the Towson Spring Invitational, shooting a one-over...

March 26, 2017

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Brown leads Bulldogs in opening round of Towson Spring Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind a one-under par opening round from sophomore Ryan Brown (Bedford, N.H.), the Bryant University golf team sits tied...

March 25, 2017

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Tombs finishes second, Bulldogs jump to seventh at Lonnie Barton Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University golf team rebounded Tuesday, recording the second-best team score to finish seventh at the Lonnie...

March 7, 2017

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Tombs ranks in top-10, Bulldogs struggle in first round of spring debut

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a strong showing from senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.), the Bryant University golf team struggled in its spring...

March 6, 2017

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Bulldogs tabbed as NEC top dogs; Bryant gets its swing ready for spring

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a strong fall season and a narrow defeat in the first-ever NEC Championship playoff a season ago, the Bryant...

February 14, 2017

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Bulldogs wrap up fall slate with head-to-head victory over Brown

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In a dual matchup against intrastate foe Brown University, the Bryant University golf team stood out above its Ivy League...

October 13, 2016

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Bulldogs finish fourth, Tombs third at 2016 Connecticut Cup

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.) posted his best round of the tournament Tuesday (72), closing out the 2016 Connecticut...

October 11, 2016

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Bulldogs second, Tombs third after first two rounds of Connecticut Cup

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After the first two rounds of the 2016 Connecticut Cup, played Monday at Ellington Ridge Country Club, the Bryant...

October 10, 2016

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Roberts, Bulldogs win weekend dual match over CCSU

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With a Sunday 279 and a two-day, four-under-par finish, the Bryant University golf team solidified its dual match victory...

October 2, 2016

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Bryant leads CCSU by 12 strokes after round one of dual match; play resumes Sunday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Carding a one-over-par 285 as a squad, the Bryant University golf team leads host Central Connecticut State University by...

October 1, 2016

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Bryant golf finishes Hartford Hawks Invite tied for 11th

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a second-round 306 Tuesday, the Bryant University golf team finished the Hartford Hawks Invite tied for 11th in the...

September 20, 2016

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Bulldogs tied for eighth after first round of Hartford Hawks Invite

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a day full of rain and humidity, the Bryant University golf team played the first round of the Hartford Hawks...

September 19, 2016

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Tombs, Bulldogs win Ryan Lee Memorial Tournament titles

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Backed by the top individual performance of the tournament – a four-under 140 from senior Ryan Tombs (Bedford,...

September 11, 2016

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Tombs, Slade pace Bulldogs to first-place standing after opening round of Ryan Lee Memorial Tournament Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Seniors Ryan Tombs (Bedford, N.H.) and McKinley Slade (Saunderstown, R.I.) each shot a one-under 71 to tie for third...

September 10, 2016