WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head men's golf coach Tim Pemberton announced the signings of four players on Monday.

Talon Dingledine, (Midlothian, Va. / Monacan High School) Elijah Felty, (North Chesterfield, Va. / Veritas School) James Gayle, (Bristol, Va. / McCallie School) and Matthew Guy (Baltimore, Md. / St. Paul's School) will join the Tribe as incoming freshmen in the fall of 2025.

"We're thrilled to welcome Eli, James, Matthew, and Talon to our program. This is a large class for us, and these four will have an opportunity to make a significant impact," Pemberton said. "On the course, they've proven they can win at the highest levels.  Most importantly, they're talented students and high-character young men, who will excel in the classroom and be leaders within our campus community and beyond."



Talon Dingledine (Midlothian, Va. / Monacan High School)
-2023 VSGA Junior Match Play Champion
-Runner -Up 2024 VSGA Mid-Atlantic Junior Boys Invitational, 2024 MAPGA Section Junior Championship, 2022 Bobby Bowers Memorial
-Tied for 11^th at the 2024 Junior PGA Championship at Congressional CC
-Won the Richmond Golf Association Junior Championship in 2023
-Won the Richmond Golf Association Amateur Championship in 2023 & 2024
-Became the first player since Lanny Wadkins in 1967 to win the RGA Junior and Amateur Championships in the same year
-Mother, Kim, ran Track, and Father, Ray, played Golf at William & Mary

Pemberton on Dingledine
"Talon loves to compete.  His game is remarkably well-rounded, and he has that rare ability to get hot and make birdies in bunches.  He's full of talent, brings a ton of junior golf experience, and will elevate our roster from day one.  A natural leader and gifted student, who is full of energy, I expect Talon will help set the pace for our team in the years ahead." 



Elijah Felty (North Chesterfield, Va. / Veritas School)
-Won the 2024 AJGA Huntsville Alabama Junior Championship
-Won the 55^th George Holliday Memorial Junior Tournament in 2023
-Runner-Up at the 2023 Breed Junior Invitational
-At Veritas, finished 2^nd Individually in the 2024 VISAA State High School Championship
 
Pemberton on Felty
"Eli is incredibly consistent, manages his game well, and has a great attitude.  He has experience winning on the national stage at junior golf's highest level.  I'm not sure he shot above par during the two months we started closely watching his progress last summer.  He's a tremendous athlete, a great student, excels under pressure, and will be ready to compete when he arrives on campus next fall."



James Gayle (Bristol, Va. / McCallie School)
-Won the 2023 Ensworth Invitational
-Shot 67 to lead McCallie over Baylor in 2024
-Finished Runner-Up in 2022 Belle Meade Junior Invitational
-Earned Top-10 Finishes at the 2024 Golfweek Junior in Lexington, KY and the 2023 AJGA Sevierville Championship
Mother, Martha McGlothlin Bowman, Father, Albert Gayle, and Grandparents, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin attended W&M
 
Pemberton on Gayle
"James is the type of player every coach wants.  He's competitive, loves to practice, and leads by example.  A talented ball-striker and great putter, he's won at every level, and his athleticism and work ethic will allow him to flourish in college golf.  Equally gifted in the classroom, James has excelled at the McCallie School, earning several academic honors and serving in many leadership roles.  He will arrive to W&M well-prepared, and we're thrilled to welcome him into our Tribe golf family next fall."



Matthew Guy (Baltimore, Md. / St. Paul's School)
-Won the 2024 MAPGA Billy Hurley Junior Invitational
-Won the 2023 MIAA Individual State Championship
-Led his St. Paul's team to the 2024 MIAA State Championship title.
-Ranked as the #2 Junior Golfer in Maryland on Junior Golf Scoreboard

Pemberton on Guy
-Matthew is a terrific kid, incredibly polite, a team player, and another highly decorated student athlete.  He has an impressive golf swing, generates considerable clubhead speed, hits the ball a mile, and couples that with an elite short game.  He's resilient and mentally tough.  He won the Billy Hurley Invitational this summer, despite battling through an injury the entire month leading up to the event.  He's full of potential, and we have high expectations for what he can accomplish."

The Tribe recently wrapped up their fall season and will kick off their spring season in March.