Cleary was recognized as the top first-year player, finishing 16th with a score of 157 (+13). In the first round, he posted a 76 (+4), recording an eagle and a 37 on the front nine. He added a birdie on the back nine. On day two, Cleary shot 37 (+1) on the front nine, with birdies on the 387-yard par-four fifth and sixth holes, but a back-nine 44 (+8) dropped him down the leaderboard. Cleary is the first Cardinal to earn Rookie of the Year honors.