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OFF THE TEE: A local product who was one of the top Arizona prep golfers at Desert Mountain. Very strong and hits the ball well off the tee. Consistently ranked as one of the top juniors in the nation by Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek. Played in nine events and posted five rounds in the 60s, including a career-best 67 in the second round of the 2008 Thunderbird Invitational. Also a top student-athlete. Competed in four events in 2005-2006, including the 2006 Pac-10 Championships, and had a season-best 68 in the final round of the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 9 as he tied for 19th with a 1-under 212 (71-73-68). Also shot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the 2006 National Invitational in Tucson on March 27.
PREP AND JUNIOR CAREER: A three-year captain of the golf team at Desert Mountain...a 2002 Arizona All-State team selection...represented Arizona in the 2003 Junior America's Cup...team MVP in 2002 and most inspirational player in 2004 and 2005.
ETC.: Born May 16, 1987...son of Jim and Kathy Coover of Scottsdale.
ERIK COOVER'S FAVORITES:
Golf course: Princeville Golf Club (Hawaii)
Golfer: Boo Weekly
Food: Sushi
ASU Class: Marketing 300
Movie: 300
Artist: Tiesto
Hobbies: Working out, nutrition, outdoor activities
Dream Foursome: Ben Hogan, Seve Ballesteros, Sam Snead
Most Memorable Golf Shot: Holing out with a 5-iron at final round of Thunderbird Invitational
Sun Devil Memory: ASU teams finishing 1-2 at 2008 Thunderbird Invitational
Biggest Influence: Parents
| Eric Coover Year-by-Year | App. | Top 10 | Rds. | Avg. | Low |
| 2008-09 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 73.67 | 71 |
| 2007-08 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 75.67 | 67 |
| 2006-07 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 73.00 | 71 |
| 2005-06 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 75.46 | 68 |
| Totals | 9 | 0 | 28 | 75.07 | 67 |
| ERIK COOVER 2008-2009 ROUND-BY-ROUND |
| Tournament | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Score | Place |
| Thunderbird Invitational | 71 | 75 | 75 | | 221 | +8 | T62 |
| 1 appearances, 3 rounds, 221 strokes, 73.67 stroke average |
| ERIK COOVER 2007-2008 ROUND-BY-ROUND |
| Tournament | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Score | Place |
| Angel Park Shootout | 82 | 70 | 68 | | 220 | +7 | T32 |
| Bill Cullum Invitational | 91 | 74 | 80 | | 245 | +29 | 83 |
| Thunderbird Invitational | 71 | 67 | 78 | | 216 | +3 | T16 |
| 3 appearances, 9 rounds, 681 strokes, 75.66 stroke average |
| ERIK COOVER 2006-2007 ROUND-BY-ROUND |
| Tournament | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Score | Place |
| ASU T-Bird Invitational | 71 | 73 | 75 | | 219 | +3 | T45 |
| ERIK COOVER 2005-2006 ROUND-BY-ROUND |
| Tournament | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Score | Place |
| Southern Highlands | 80 | 74 | 78 | | 232 | +16 | T44 |
| National Invitational | 74 | 69 | 75 | | 218 | +2 | T34 |
| ASU T-Bird Invitational | 71 | 73 | 68 | | 212 | -1 | T19 |
| Pac-10 Championship | 85 | 77 | 72 | 85 | 319 | +39 | T59 |
| 4 appearances, 13 rounds, 981 strokes, 75.46 stroke average |
