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Billboards in Las Vegas have celebrated the recent success of Rebel golf
Rebels On The PGA Tour
Nine former UNLV men's golfers are currently on the PGA Tour and have won a combined 23 PGA Tour titles, including Adam Scott's 2013 Masters victory. Rebels’ All-Time PGA Tour Roster
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Player............................At UNLV............On Tour........Victories Jeremy Anderson...........1996-00...............2001 Chad Campbell...............1995-96............2001-SA...............4 Derek Ernst....................2008-12............2012-SA...............1 Ed Fryatt.........................1991-94............ 2000-02 Andres Gonzales............2003-06............2011-SA Charley Hoffman............1995-99............2006-SA...............2 Skip Kendall....................1982-86............1993-SA Bill Lunde........................1993-98............2009-SA...............1 Ryan Moore....................2001-05............2006-SA...............3 Ted Oh............................1995-97...............2008 Chris Riley......................1992-96............1999-SA...............1 Adam Scott.....................1998-99............2003-SA..............11
t the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the PGA Tour's annual stop in Las Vegas, the Rebel Ranch was created. The Rebel Ranch was a UNLV-branded hospitality area on the 18th fairway at TPC Summerlin that offered an up-close view of the finishing hole with indoor and outdoor seating. Special UNLV programming took place each day of the PGA Tour event, but most notable was the UNLV Men's Golf Day. The Rebels' 1998 national championship team was celebrated and many of that team's members were on hand, including head coach Dwaine Knight, to participate in a round-table discussion.
At the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a round-table discussion was held with Coach Knight, former Rebels on the PGA Tour and members of UNLV's 1998 national championship team. It was hosted by Jack Sheehan.
UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open's Rebel Ranch event.
Rebels On The PGA Tour
UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup Standings.
UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup standings: Charley Hoffman was fourth, Adam Scott was 19th and Ryan Moore was 21st.
Chad Campbell, Charley Hoffman and Bill Lunde.
The marquee outside of the Thomas & Mack Center promoted the Rebel Ranch event in advance. Coach Knight and Charley Hoffman wore mustaches as part of the "Get Your Reb On" campaign.
Many athletics department members were in attendance including the UNLV cheerleaders.
Chris Berry, Jeremy Anderson and Chris Riley during the discussion.
From The Presidents
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Academics
Classroom Success “Success in the classroom is essential to success on the golf course, so we offer our student-athletes as much support academically as they get athletically. Academics are and must remain the top priority for our student-athletes.” Rebel Golf And Academics
Rebel golf boasted yet another outstanding year in the classroom in 2013-14. Redford Bobbitt, Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama, AJ McInerney, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Tuulik each received Academic AllMountain West accolades. It marked the third straight year Jonson and Kitayama earned the award and second time for McInerney. To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, student-athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant contributor on their team. Also, Bobbitt, Jonson and McInerney were named MW ScholarAthletes. It was Jonson's third time on that list. The MW ScholarAthlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.
-- Jeff Grandy, Men's Golf Academic Advisor
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ver since its first classroom opened in 1957, UNLV has been on the rise in the world of higher education. From dusty lots with only a few buildings to a lush, ever-expanding setting, the campus has continued to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. The University boasts nationally competitive business programs and a school of hotel administration that attracts students from around the globe. But with 246 degree programs in 15 schools and colleges, UNLV offers the student-athlete an array of educational opportunities. UNLV maintains an academic support system for its student-athletes that is designed to ensure success on and off the fields of play. Housed in the Academic Success Center, academic advisors work with the 17 men’s and women’s sports ensuring student-athletes receive personalized care regarding their progress in education. Advisors work with their sport-specific student-athletes in scheduling, tutoring, degree progress and NCAA eligibility. Providing even greater challenges, students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average can apply for entrance into UNLV’s honors program.
In 2012-13, four Rebel golfers earned Academic All-MW honors. Over the last 10 years, a total of 39 UNLV men's golfers have earned such recognition, while since the 2004-05 season, at least one Rebel golf student-athlete has been recognized with the MW Scholar-Athlete Award. In addition, since 2000, 11 UNLV men's golfers have earned All-American Scholar honors including Jonson in 2013-14, while the program has had four Academic All-Americans. Seven UNLV men's golfers made the Dean's List in 2013-14: Bobbitt, James Feutz, Jonson, Kitayama, McInerney, Montgomery and Tuulik. The UNLV men’s golf program has a current string of 21 straight semesters with a 3.0 team grade point average or higher and the squad's 3.34 team GPA in the spring of 2007 was its highest since fall of 1996. In the spring of 2014, the team earned a 3.24 cumulative GPA.
Former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore became just the second Rebel ever to earn Academic All-America honors when he was named to the second team in 2004-05.
Two-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and Parker Award Winner Scott Lander was joined by head coach Dwaine Knight and his wife, Debbie, at his graduation.
Home Course
Southern Highlands Golf Club 18TH HOLE
The finishing hole is the longest on the course, a massive 622-yard, par 5. The fairway is bisected by a stream. Playing the hole uphill and to the left is more dangerous but presents a shorter route and a better shot into the green. Taking the low road to the right will keep you out of trouble most of the way, but leaves you with a blind shot across water to the green. The choice is all yours.
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hen Southern Highlands opened its doors and fairways in 2000, the advance billing foretold that it was going to be a great course, clearly one of the elite new private clubs in America. It’s apparent that the hype was totally justified. Golf Digest placed Southern Highlands in its top six best new private clubs in the country and ranked it as the best new private club in the Western U.S. How fitting, then, that the UNLV golf program, with a recent national championship and a history of being ranked near the top of the college golf standings, should choose Southern Highlands as its official home course. "Being so close to McCarran Airport, Southern Highlands is one of the first places we like to take a new recruit and his parents when they come to town," UNLV golf head coach Dwaine Knight says. "Just one look out at the course from the clubhouse veranda, with its panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas valley, provides a great first impression of our city and the wonderful facilities available to a young man considering our program.” With $40 million (exclusive of land costs) and a rare collaboration of architects Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr., Southern Highlands offers 18 distinctly beautiful and unique golf holes which honor the land upon which they are sculpted. Just six
months after the course opened, it was deemed worthy by the $4.25 million Invensys Classic PGA Tour event to join the three-course rotation. One of many holes that had the world’s best golfers buzzing was the 622-yard uphill par-5 18th, with its split fairway and 16 acres of land and meandering water and sand. The hole affords a great view of the $16 million clubhouse, where golfers convene shortly after their rounds to take in the scenery and discuss the joys and challenges of playing Southern Highlands. The collaboration between this wonderful new nationally ranked golf club and a proud UNLV championship golf program is a perfect marriage of class, beauty and distinction.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Par:...................................................................................................72 Yardage:......................................................................................7,510 Course Rating:..............................................................................74.4 Designers:...................................................... Robert Trent Jones, Sr. ........................................................................Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Opened:........................................................................... April 1, 2000 Pro Shop Phone:........................................................... 702-263-1000
Home Course
home of the rebels “Just one look out at the course from the clubhouse veranda, with its panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas valley, provides a great first impression of our city and the wonderful facilities available to a young man considering our program.” -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight 8TH HOLE
Though the par-3 eighth hole is only 167 yards, the combination of water and sand in front of the green can make its length a bit deceiving. Club selection is critical. Trust the yardage book and make your mistakes long. Short is trouble.
17TH HOLE
No. 17 at Southern Highlands is one of the most challenging par 3's you're likely to face. It's 217 yards from the back tee with water flowing from here all the way around the peninsula green. Sand protects the front right and back left green so there's not much room for error.
5TH HOLE
The fifth hole is a short, 365-yard, par 4 that dares players to fire at the green from the tee. However, to do so, you must carry water all the way. The more prudent will use a long-iron or fairway wood from the tee and be left with a short pitch to the green.
Schedule
Compete Against The Best
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United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs, Colo. University of New Mexico Championship Course - Albuquerque, N.M. Old Overton Club (University of Alabama) - Birmingham, Ala. Lake Nona Golf Club (Texas Tech & Central Fla.) - Orlando, Fla.
SPRING SEASON 5. Feb. 2-3 6. Feb. 18-20 7. March 9-11 8. March 16-17 9. March 26-27 10. Apr. 11-12
Sea Best Invitational John Burns Intercollegiate Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters Jack Rabbit Invitational The Goodwin Robert Kepler Invitational
TPC Sawgrass (Jacksonville University) - Ponte Vedra, Fla. Wailua Golf Course (University of Hawaii) - Linhue Kauai, Hawaii Southern Highlands Golf Club (UNLV) - Las Vegas, Nev. Primm Valley Golf Course (South Dakota State) - Primm, Nev. Stanford University Golf Club - Palo Alto, Calif. The Ohio State University Scarlet Course - Columbus, Ohio
POSTSEASON 11. May 1-3 Mountain West Championship Tucson National Golf Club - Tucson, Ariz. 12. May 14-16 NCAA Regional One of six sites: The Sagamore Club -- Noblesville, Ind. (Ball State); UNC Finley Golf Course -- Chapel Hill, N.C. (North Carolina); The Farms Golf Club -- San Diego, Calif. (San Diego); The Rawls Course -- Lubbock, Texas (Texas Tech); Gold Mountain Golf Club -- Bremerton, Wash. (Washington); The Course at Yale -- New Haven, Conn. (Yale) 13. May 29-June 3 NCAA Championship The Concession Golf Club (USF) - Bradenton, Fla.
Schedule
Travel In Style “Again, we are going to play against the best teams and play in the best venues to prepare us to compete for another national championship.” -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight
The Rebels’ schedule will carry them from the desert southwest of Arizona and New Mexico, west to California, east to Colorado, down south to Alabama and Florida, north to Ohio, and across the ocean to Hawaii. The Mountain West Championship will be played in Tucson, Ariz., for an ninth consecutive year, while the NCAA Regionals will be held at six different sites for the seventh time. The Rebels will also play right here in Las Vegas in March when they host the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. This year's NCAA Championship will be played in Bradenton, Fla., at The Concession Golf Club.
To help its student-athletes balance the rigorous demands of the college curriculum with its intense travel schedule, UNLV flies to some of its tournaments via private jet. Thanks to the support of many local enterprises, the Rebels are able to reduce both travel time and missed classes, and find more opportunities to focus on academics.
Physical Therapy
The Finest Care
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Kleven speaks at Rebel Golf Day at Southern Highlands Golf Club.
The Rebels take advantage of state-of-the-art workout facilities and physical therapy equipment.
ebel golfers have the incomparable opportunity to come under the tutelage of one of the nation’s leaders in physical therapy, Keith Kleven. A clinical educator and researcher, Kleven has bachelor’s and master’s degrees and served a one year residency in physical therapy under the school of Physical Therapy and Medicine at the University of Southern California, and is a certified athletic trainer. Kleven has been a groundbreaker in his emerging field for more than 30 years and has been directly involved with the UNLV golf program since 1989. He was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame as part of its 2005 class. Currently the owner/director of the Keith Kleven Institute of Orthopaedic Sports and Dance Rehabilitation in Las Vegas, he is a clinical instructor for 18 colleges Keith Kleven and universities as well as the personal trainer and Professor of Physical Therapy therapist for many U.S. sports teams, professional teams, professional athletes and entertainers. Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara, Chris Riley, John Cook and Emilee Klein are just some of the professional golfers who have worked with Kleven. “Keith has been with us from the start, and I think, physically, there is no better trainer in the world,” said UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight. “You can see who has trained with him: Mark O’Meara, Tiger Woods, plus our team and all the other great athletes. He is absolutely the best. If a person is really serious about playing professional golf and reaching the highest level they can, he is the kind of trainer you would look for. He is so individually specific, which is what makes him such a valuable part of our program. We are very fortunate to have him on campus as a professor and have him in our program. There is no question that without his support and help we would not be a top program.” Presently doing research in injury prevention and training to enhance golf performance, Kleven is also the author of numerous articles and is a highly sought-after speaker.
Physical Therapy “I think, physically, there is no better trainer in the world. You can see who has trained with him: Mark O’Meara, Tiger Woods, plus our team and all the other great athletes. He is absolutely the best. If a person is really serious about playing professional golf and reaching the highest level they can, he is the kind of trainer you would look for.” -- Head coach Dwaine Knight
UNLV Golf had a unique evening during the 1994 Las Vegas Invitational when four PGA players under the care of Keith Kleven gathered to meet the squad. From stroke techniques to the advantages of staying in school, the informal Q&A session offered insight into the life of a professional golfer. Giving free tips that night were (L-R): Dennis Watson, Dwaine Knight, Paul Azinger, Prof. Keith Kleven, Lenny Clements and John Cook.
Kleven's work with Tiger Woods was featured in this Men's Fitness Magazine issue.
Mental Training
The Finest Care “Golf is such a mental game, and Mark's expertise lies in making the connection between being mentally prepared and then allowing the body and the muscles to carry through with that preparation." -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight
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n addition to the various physical and academic support systems available to UNLV student-athletes, the Rebel golf team also has the advantage of mental training, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Guadagnoli. Guadagnoli, a professor in UNLV's Department of Kinesiology, also serves as a mental training consultant for the Rebels. A professor at the school since 1991, this will mark Guadagnoli's 13th season working with the Rebel golf team. “The way these elite golfers play the game requires intensity, focus, and a great deal of athleticism,” Guadagnoli said. “My job is to help them achieve their best, on and off the course." "We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mark's ability and experience right here on campus," UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight said. "Golf is such a mental game, and Mark's expertise lies in making the connection between being mentally prepared and then allowing the body and the muscles to carry through with that preparation. His resume and reputation speak for themselves and we are lucky to have that advantage." Guadagnoli has spent the past 20-plus years working as a consultant to Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes in several sports, but he specializes in working with golfers. Golfers at all levels have worked under his tutelage, including players on the PGA and LPGA tours as well as participants of the U.S. Amateur, Walker Cup, and Palmer Cup. Guadagnoli has worked with golfers at the Masters, U.S. Open and other PGA events. Guadagnoli began studying human performance late in his undergraduate days at Texas A&M, where he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Kinesiology. He then worked as a Research Psychologist for the Army Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences while completing the requirements for a dual doctorate in human performance and cognitive psychology from Auburn University.
Guadagnoli addresses the crowd at Rebel Golf Day.
Despite his heavy workload, Guadagnoli earned high praise. He was voted the Most Outstanding Graduate Student of the department, college, and university, the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year by the Office of Special Programs, and was awarded the prestigious William Revington Outstanding Leadership Award. The praise has continued at UNLV, where he has earned Mark Guadagnoli Researcher of the Year and Mental Training Consultant the department, college, and university's Teacher of the Year Awards, and has seven times been voted Outstanding Kinesiology Faculty Member of the Year by a Scholar-Athlete, CSUN, and Alumni Association representative. With an impressive resume that is pages long, Guadagnoli has published more than 100 articles and abstracts and has presented his work around the world. He has lectured at several universities including Harvard University, UCLA, and USC and has been featured in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Golf Digest, USA Today, The History Channel, and CBS Sports. In the summer of 2010, the 2nd edition of his book "Practice to Learn, Play to Win" was published with contributions from former Rebel golfer and current PGA Tour player Ryan Moore.
Guadagnoli's book "Practice to Learn, Play to Win" was published in 2007 and includes contributions from former Rebel golfer and current PGA Tour player Ryan Moore.
Athletic Training
The Finest Care “This is one of the top complexes in the nation because of the versatility it offers to service student-athletes in every area of sports medicine.”
-- Kyle Wilson, UNLV Director of Athletic Training
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ay-to-day preventative medicine on the campus was made easier with the opening of the Marilyn and Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex. The state-of-the-art operation is a major part of the $8.5 million Lied Athletic Complex. Made possible by a generous gift of $1.5 million by Marilyn and Si Redd, the athletic training facility incorporates the total scope of sports medicine over an 8,500-square-foot area. Aside from five staff offices, a rehabilitation room houses a dozen pieces of equipment including Cybex stationary bicycles, stair machines and treadmills, all under a natural skylight. The largest area features a dozen tables to offer student-athletes various treatments throughout the day. Taping, padding and bracing all take place in another all-inclusive room. Finally, an aquatic therapy room features three above-ground whirlpools surrounding a 10-feet deep pool for rehabilitative exercises. All of these features make it possible for UNLV student-athletes to rehabilitate injuries without ever needing to leave the Lied Athletic Complex. Other amenities include a physician’s office and exam room to provide daily medical service for student-athletes. A drug-testing facility also is part of the new complex. This expedites medical care because the student-athletes' health care is self-contained. Also, UNLV’s academic program and its student athletic trainers benefit from a sports medicine library, study room and conference facility. “Aside from being four times larger than our former facility,” says Kyle
An aquatic therapy room includes a rehabilitative pool. Wilson, UNLV’s Director of Athletic Training. “This is one of the top complexes in the nation because of the versatility it offers to service student-athletes in every area of sports medicine. We’re now more efficient, more accessible and more effective in preventing and rehabilitating athletic injuries.”
A skylight welcomes natural light into the rehabilitation room.
The Marilyn & Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex sprawls over an 8,500-square-foot area.
On Campus
UNLV COLLEGES
College of Business College of Education Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering College of Fine Arts Division of Health Sciences William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration William S. Boyd School of Law College of Liberal Arts College of Sciences Greenspun College of Urban Affairs The Graduate College The Honors College School of Dental Medicine School of Nursing University College
More than 2,000 students call UNLV’s 12 residence halls home.
Las Vegas Living
Las Vegas, which celebrated its centennial in 2005, is one of the fastest growing communities in the world.
Table of Contents The Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UNLV on the PGA Tour Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Academics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Southern Highlands Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 2014-15 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Physical Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Mental and Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 On Campus & Las Vegas Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
National Champions
THIS IS REBEL GOLF
Rebel Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-97 Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Postseason Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 UNLV Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-101 NCAA Championship Appearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-103 NCAA Regional Appearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Conference Championship Appearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105-106 UNLV at the Walker Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 UNLV at the Palmer Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Rebels In The Pros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-120
Media Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 UNLVRebels.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2014-15 Team Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2014-15 Season Outlook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 2013-14 Notebook/Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 2013-14 Scorecard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2014-15 Tournament Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-32 Head Coach Dwaine Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36 Helping Players Get To The Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Assistant Coach Philip Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Support Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Endowment Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rebel Golf Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Golf Foundation Honored Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rebel Golf Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-45 Mountain West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Fabulous Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-52
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Shintaro Ban. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Redford Bobbitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57 Ben Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 James Feutz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Carl Jonson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Kurt Kitayama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Nicholas Maruri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67 AJ McInerney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 Taylor Montgomery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71 John Oda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73 Kenden Slattery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75 Zane Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77 Chris Tuulik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79 All-Time Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
1998 National Champions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-85 A Day With The Thunderbirds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 A Day With The President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 1991 National Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2004 National Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Setting A New Standard - Ryan Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Media Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-92
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The University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122-123 President Donald Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Nevada State Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Athletics Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Athletic Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126-127 Lied Athletic Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Hall Of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132-133 Rebel Rundown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Notable Rebels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Welcome to Las Vegas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
The 2014-15 UNLV men's golf media guide cover highlights some of the success the program had over the past year, most notably the team championship at the 2014 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, which annually features the nation's toughest regular-season tournament field, and former Rebel All-American Adam Scott's climb up the rankings to the top spot in the world.
Golf Quick Facts LOCATION: ...............................Las Vegas, NV 89154 FOUNDED: ..........................................................1957 ENROLLMENT: .................................................28,000 NICKNAME: ......................................................Rebels COLORS: ............................................. Scarlet & Gray PRESIDENT: ........................................ Donald Snyder DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: ...... Tina Kunzer-Murphy HEAD COACH: .....................................Dwaine Knight ALMA MATER: ............................. New Mexico ‘69 YEARS AT UNLV: ....................................28th year ASSISTANT COACH: ...............................Philip Rowe ALMA MATER: .........................................Stanford '02 YEARS AT UNLV: ...................................... 1st year GOLF OFFICE: ................................... (702) 895-1081 HOME COURSE: ......................... Southern Highlands PAR: ....................................................................72 YARDAGE: .....................................................7,510 CONFERENCE: ...................................Mountain West 2014 MW FINISH: ..........................................3rd of 11 2014 NCAA REG. (Sugar Grove) FINISH:....9th of 14 2014 NCAA FINALS:............................................ DNP LETTERWINNERS RETURNING/LOST: ..............10/0
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The 2007-08 UNLV men's golf media guide won Best In The Nation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), while the 200809 edition took fifth.
Credits
The 2014-15 UNLV Men’s Golf Guide was designed, written, edited and typeset by Andy Grossman, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications. Assistance provided by Sage Sammons, Mark Wallington, Mark Wasik, and Jeff Seals of the UNLV Athletics Media Relations office. Additional assistance provided by Michelle Diamant. Primary graphics by Paul Palmer. Principal photography by Steve Spatafore/Sportography. Much gratitude to photographer Ken Gieger for his contributions. Southern Highlands, Shadow Creek and Wynn Las Vegas photography by Jon and Jeannine Henebry. Palmer Cup photos by Sally J. Sportsman. Additional photos by Trevor Brown, Jr./ NCAA Photos, Anne Calvert, Darren Carroll, Kevin Force, Dale Garvey/Washington Athletic Communications, Andy Grossman, Geri Kodey, Aaron Mayes and Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services, Brian Tirpak, Mark Wallington, John Weast and Jaren Wilkey. Cover design by Care Pantojan/UNLV Graphic Artist. Special thanks to MHJN/LU. Printing by Digital Lizard. Additional thanks to Shelley Caiazzo at Southern Highlands Golf Club and the public relations departments at MGM MIRAGE and Wynn Las Vegas.
Media Services INTERVIEWS
All requests to cover the UNLV golf team or interview players or coaches should be directed to the UNLV Athletics Media Relations Department. Please contact Andy Grossman, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, at least 24 hours in advance. Requests can be made by calling (702) 895-3995 or emailing andy.grossman@unlv.edu.
RESULTS
Daily results from every tournament the Rebels play in will be distributed to the media via email along with a short recap. The same information will be posted on the official athletics site, UNLVRebels.com. To be added to the email list, please contact the Media Relations Department. UNLV will also furnish complete scoring results from the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters to the media and each participating school.
ANDY GROSSMAN Asst. AD for Media Relations/ Communications Arizona ‘96 (M. Basketball, M. Golf)
MARK WALLINGTON Director of Media Relations Florida ’93 (Football, Tennis)
MARK WASIK Asst. Media Relations Dir. Florida State ‘97 (Soccer, W. Basketball, Swimming)
JEFF SEALS Asst. Media Relations Dir. Oklahoma ‘99 (Volleyball, Softball, Track & Field/Cross Country)
SAGE SAMMONS Asst. Media Relations Dir. UNLV '12 (M. Basketball Asst., Football Asst., Baseball, W. Golf)
JOHN DUNCAN Director of Athletics Video Arizona State ‘99
INTERNET
Information for all 17 intercollegiate sports at UNLV can be found on the internet at UNLVRebels.com, including player biographies, complete results from every competition and season statistics.
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Coach Knight is interviewed by Kelly Tilghman of The Golf Channel (above), by Ron Balicki from Golfweek Magazine (right) and by a reporter at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas (left). Being interviewed below is former Rebel golfer Brett Kanda.
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2014-15 Rebels Playing for national titles. That is, and has been for quite some time, the goal of the UNLV men's golf team under head coach Dwaine Knight, who is in his 28th year at the helm of the program. Under his watch, the Rebels have captured a team national title, two individual national championships and four NCAA Regional team titles. The perennial power has been so successful through the years that it has become expected with each and every season that the team will compete for the national crown. The Rebels have played in the national finals 18 times, with all of those appearances coming in the last 26 years under Knight. Last year's squad continued its NCAA-record streak of 26 straight regional appearances, and two season's ago made the national finals, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since the current format was introduced in 2009. UNLV's 2013-14 season went no further than the regionals, unfortunately, as the Rebels finished ninth in Sugar Grove, Ill., but the squad hopes to use that experience as motivation for the 2014-15 campaign. "I felt good about last year’s team and I was a little bit surprised we didn’t go further, Knight said. "The experience we had at regionals last season is really critical for this year. The fact that we didn’t accomplish our goals there should be a big motivator for this group moving forward. Two of the guys that played are now seniors and were also members of that Elite Eight team and are really motivated to get back to that level and hopefully take it further with the goal of being able to compete nationally for a championship." Leading the way last year were Kurt Kitayama, Carl Jonson, Zane Thomas and AJ McInerney. "Those guys are all back and another year older," Knight said. "I am very optimistic. We are in a very similar spot entering this year as we were a season ago and have a good chance to make another run. Kurt, Carl and AJ were all part of that team two years ago that got to the Elite Eight and almost advanced to the Final Four if it wasn't for sudden death. We have a good group and I think our depth is better this year." A big reason that Knight feels the team's depth is improved is the addition of John Oda, a freshman from Honolulu, Hawaii. "We are very excited about having John join our team," said Knight. "He is an excellent player and had a good summer. We are more experienced all the way through the team this year. A lot of guys got to play last year, but I think that core of Kurt, Carl and AJ is a real key for our success going forward. "I am hoping we see those guys take a step forward and regularly compete for the individual championships this year. That’s where the real strength from your team comes - when you have guys that have a chance to win
individually. I think all three of those guys really have a shot at getting better and winning those medalist honors, which in turn will help with some team championships." Something that is different heading into this year for the Rebels than in year's past is that all 10 guys that competed in tournaments last year are back for this season. "It is rare to have each and every player back from the year before," Knight said. "When we won the national championship we had Charley Hoffman, Bill Lunde and Chris Berry, who made up the core of that team. They had been together for a few years and this group is similar as this will be the third season for them as a group. We will have a good opportunity to really build on that. "The other thing that I really like about our team is that out of the 10 players, six of them made the Dean’s Honor List last year. Our really good teams have had players that tend to do well on both sides of the collegiate experience - in academics as well as athletics. I was really excited about the grades that our team earned last year and I think some of that discipline that they showed in the classroom will carry over on the golf course." Kitayama, a senior from Chico, Calif., who is entering his fourth year in the program, led the Rebels in scoring average last year (72.59). In his career, he has played in 31 tournaments, totaling 91 rounds and has a career scoring average of 73.24, which ranks 18th in program history. He won his first career individual title last year at the Jackrabbit Invitational and was named AllMountain West and PING All-West Region. He also earned the team's Earl E. Wilson Award, which goes annually to the top player on the squad. "Kurt had a really good summer," Knight said. "He
NAME Shintaro Ban Redford Bobbitt Ben Davis James Feutz Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Nicholas Maruri AJ McInerney Taylor Montgomery John Oda Kenden Slattery Zane Thomas Chris Tuulik Head Coach: Assistant Coach:
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played in our No. 1 position most of the year last year and he is very comfortable being there. He had some good opportunities for more individual wins and proved that he can play with the very best in the country at a high level. With him and Carl at the top, we can be pretty tough. They have great experience and as seniors it should be very exciting." Jonson, from Bainbridge Island, Wash., also is in his fourth year in the program. He has played in 36 career tournaments, totaling 106 rounds and a scoring average of 73.02, ranking 15th all-time at UNLV. He was also selected to the All-MW team, PING All-West Region and was the team's Michael Maze Award winner last year, which annually is given to the golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf. His best finish last season was a third-place showing at the MW Championship and he was second on the team in scoring average with 72.68. Over the summer he won the Northwest Open Invitational, competing as an amateur and earned the Washington State Golf Association's Men's Amateur of the Year Award. "Carl is really close to achieving his goals to be an outstanding player," Knight said. "I am hoping his win this summer among pros and amateurs with a really great field is the kind of spark that will take him to the next level. He is extremely talented and I think he can be one of the best players in the country. Hopefully that confidence he gained from that victory will carry over into playing collegiate golf this year." McInerney, a junior from Henderson, Nev., is in his third year with the Rebels. He played in 11 tournaments last year, totaling 31 rounds. His best finish was a tie for third at the Carmel Cup and his scoring average of 73.84 ranked fourth on the team. "We are really waiting for AJ to break out," Knight said. "He can be an outstanding player. He was one of the
2014-15 Roster
YR-EXP. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Fr.-HS San José, Calif. / Archbishop Mitty High School So.-1L San Diego, Calif. / Torrey Pines High School Fr.-HS Las Vegas, Nev. / Shadow Ridge High School So.-RS-1L University Place, Wash. / Bellarmine Prep. School Sr.-3L Bainbridge Island, Wash. / Bainbridge High School Sr.-3L Chico, Calif. / Chico High School Sr.-RS-3L Mexico City, Mexico / Gary Gilchrist (Monteverde) Acad. Jr.-2L Henderson, Nev. / Coronado High School So.-1L Henderson, Nev. / Foothill High School Fr.-HS Honolulu, Hawaii / Moanalua High School So.-RS-1L Henderson, Nev. / Coronado High School Jr.-2L Las Vegas, Nev. / Arbor View High School So.-RS-1L San Diego, Calif. / La Jolla High School
Dwaine Knight (New Mexico ‘69, 28th season) Philip Rowe (Stanford '02, 1st season)
Season Outlook
The 2014-15 UNLV men's golf team: Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Philip Rowe, Kenden Slattery, James Feutz, Taylor Montgomery, Nicholas Maruri, AJ McInerney, Zane Thomas, Carl Jonson, Head Coach Dwaine Knight. Front Row (L to R): Kurt Kitayama, Chris Tuulik, Shintaro Ban, John Oda, Ben Davis, Redford Bobbitt. best juniors in the nation when we recruited him, but he has had some physical issues. He has a good understanding of how to maintain his body and I think that knowledge will lead to him having more quality time to practice and not have to face injury. I feel he is at a point now where he can compete with the best in the country." Thomas, a junior from Las Vegas, Nev., is also in his third year with the program. He was also selected to the All-MW squad and played in 10 tournaments, totaling 29 rounds. His top finish was a second-place showing at the Carmel Cup. His scoring average of 73.66 ranked third on the team and he earned co-medalist honors during stroke-play at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. "Zane has such a big upside, it is incredible," Knight said. "His performance during stroke-play at a major national golf championship is indicative of the talent he has. His big chore will be to get more consistent, but his ability to go low is not something that you are really able to teach. He has that ability to make a lot of birdies and can really help us if he gets consistent." Taylor Montgomery, a sophomore from Henderson, Nev., played a considerable amount last season as a freshman. He shot a 65 during the first round of the Jackrabbit Invitational, which tied the UNLV freshman record for low round. He saw action in nine tournament,
totaling 25 rounds and his best finishes were a third-place showing at the Jackrabbit Invitational and a tie for third at the Carmel Cup. He had a scoring average of 74.24 that ranked fifth on the team. "Taylor played a lot for us as a freshman last year and he got some additional experience playing this summer," Knight said. "He is a big, strong kid and now that he has a year under his belt with managing school and golf, his sophomore year should be easier for him. With the experience he gained last year, I expect him to be a big part of our team this season. Nicholas Maruri, a senior from Mexico City, Mexico, is in his fifth year with the program. He has come back from a broken wrist in 201112 and last year battled back from a broken ankle, playing in the final two tournaments of the season. He finished ninth at the MW Championship, shooting a 68 during the final round. "I didn’t think Nico would play for us last year but he got to the point where he finally qualified at the end of the year," Knight said. "How much he is able to contribute this season will depend on how healthy he is. He has all of the physical skills, is a great young man and I would love to see him have a lot of success this year." Chris Tuulik, Redford Bobbitt, James Feutz and Kenden Slattery are the other returning players from the 2013-14 team.
Tuulik and Bobbitt are both sophomores from San Diego, Calif., playing in six tournaments totaling 16 rounds, and five tournaments, totaling 14 rounds, respectively. Feutz is a sophomore from University Place, Wash., and Slattery is a sophomore from Henderson, Nev., who both saw limited action last year. "All of those guys have a good understanding of what it takes to move to the next level and compete for a spot in the lineup," Knight said. In addition to Oda, the newcomers include fellow freshmen Shintaro Ban and Ben Davis. Oda was the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Individual State Champion in 2012 and 2014 and was the 2012 and 2013 Hawaii State Amateur Champion. He also played in the PGA Tour's Sony Open as an amateur. "I think John will be a big factor on our team this season," Knight said. "He is not afraid to get in there and mix it up with the guys that have been here. He is quite a competitor and I believe he is one of the best junior players in the country coming into college this year." Ban is from San JosĂŠ, Calif., and was the 2013 Junior Golf Association of Northern California Player of the Year. He also won the 2014 San Francisco City Men's Amateur. "Shintaro is a tremendous competitor," Knight said. "His brother played at Cal the last four years so he has seen what it is to play college golf at the highest level. He has a lot of talent and we are excited to have him. How fast he gets comfortable with school and all of the things that we demand will play a role in how quick he contributes. I do think he will play some for us this year as a freshman." Davis is from Las Vegas, Nev., and was a three-time regional champion and two-time player of the year. "Ben is a big, strong kid and has a lot of natural talent," Knight said. "We were happy he decided to stay home and come to UNLV. He had some good showings as a junior and has a lot of upside." The three new student-athletes aren't the only additions to the program this season, as Philip Rowe was hired during the summer as assistant coach after JC Deacon left to become head coach at Florida. Rowe came to Las Vegas after spending four years as assistant coach at Stanford, his alma mater. "I am very excited to have Philip join our staff," Knight said. "He comes to us from one of the very elite programs in the country where he was a player as well as an assistant coach. He not only brings a wealth of playing knowledge, skill and accomplishment, but also outstanding credentials in recruiting both domestically and worldwide." All the returning experience and talented newcomers could make the 2014-15 Rebel golf season one to remember. "I am very excited," Knight said. "I think we have the right chemistry and we have the depth which should really help us." 23
2013-14 Notebook 2013-14 POSTSEASON recap The UNLV men’s golf team made its NCAA-record 26th straight appearance at a NCAA Regional in 2013-14, but did not advance to the national finals after ninth in Sugar Grove, Ill. Carl Jonson was the Rebels' top finisher as he tied for 25th at the regional. Prior to NCAA play, the Rebels placed third at the Mountain West Championship in Tucson, Ariz., finishing five shots back of team champion New Mexico. Individually, Jonson led the team with a third-place finish at 3-under, which was just one shot back of first place. Nicholas Maruri also recorded a top-10 finish at the conference championship as he placed ninth at 1-over.
HEAD COACH DWAINE KNIGHT UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight finished his 27th year at the helm of the Rebel program in 2013-14. During his tenure, UNLV has been a perennial power with six league championships and 18 NCAA Championship finals appearances. His 1998 squad won the national championship and he has coached the team to 10 top-eight finishes at the finals. He has also tutored two individual national champions (Warren Schutte, 1991; Ryan Moore, 2004). Knight was the only mentor to twice claim GCAA National Coach of the Year honors in the 1990s (1991 and 1998) and he has produced an amazing 42 All-Americans, 70 all-conference players and has guided 11 different players to the PGA Tour from UNLV.
regional record streak The Rebels earned their 26th consecutive invitation to a NCAA Regional in 2013-14, which ties the NCAA record for most consecutive appearances all-time (with Oklahoma State - also 1989-2014). UNLV has finished in the top five at the regional 17 times, has four team titles (1990, 1994, 1997 and 2005) and boasts three individual medalists (Hub Goyen, 1990; Warren Schutte, 1991; Ed Fryatt, 1994).
TWO REBELS NAMED All-region Carl Jonson and Kurt Kitayama were named to the PING All-West Region team by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Jonson, a Bainbridge Island, Wash., native, finished the season second on the team in
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scoring average (72.68) and turned in eight top-20 finishes, four top-10s and two top-fives in 12 tournaments played. He shot 18 rounds of par or better golf and had five in the 60s with a low of 66. His best finish was third at the Mountain West Championship. Kitayama, from Chico, Calif., led the team in scoring average (72.59) and also recorded eight top-20 finishes. He had five top-10s and three top-fives, also playing in a total of 12 tournaments. He shot par or better in 19 rounds, had four in the 60s and a low of 68. His best finish was a victory at the Jackrabbit Invitational. A total of 157 players were named all-region across six regions: Northeast, East, Southeast, Midwest, Central and West. Members of the all-region teams become automatically eligible for PING All-America honors.
all-mountain west For the first time since 2008, three UNLV studentathletes were selected to the 10-person All-Mountain West Men's Golf Team. Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama and sophomore Zane Thomas were the three Rebels named to the squad, all for the first time in their careers.
Cleveland golf/srixon all-america scholar Carl Jonson was named a 2014 Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar. A total of 212 players in Division I earned the honor, which goes to individuals that are a junior or senior academically, compete in at least three full years at the collegiate level, participate in 50 percent of his team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke-average under 76.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.2. The recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university.
Air Force.......................................................................... 1-0-0 Alabama.......................................................................... 1-2-0 Arizona............................................................................ 4-1-0 Arizona State................................................................... 1-1-0 Arkansas......................................................................... 1-1-0 Arkansas State................................................................ 1-0-0 Auburn............................................................................. 0-1-0 Ball State......................................................................... 1-0-0 Boise State...................................................................... 1-0-0 BYU................................................................................. 1-1-0 Cal State Fullerton........................................................... 1-0-0 California......................................................................... 1-4-0 Charlotte.......................................................................... 1-1-0 Clemson.......................................................................... 0-1-0 Cleveland State............................................................... 2-0-0 Colorado.......................................................................... 1-0-0 Colorado State................................................................ 4-0-0 Eastern Michigan............................................................. 1-0-0 Florida State.................................................................... 0-1-0 Fresno State.................................................................... 2-1-0 Georgia............................................................................ 1-0-0 Georgia Tech................................................................... 1-1-0 GRU Augusta.................................................................. 1-0-0 Hawaii.............................................................................. 1-0-0 Hawaii-Hilo...................................................................... 1-0-0 Illinois.............................................................................. 0-2-0 Jacksonville State............................................................ 0-1-0 Kent State........................................................................ 1-1-0 Liberty.............................................................................. 0-1-0 Long Beach State............................................................ 0-1-0 Loyola Marymount........................................................... 1-0-0 LSU................................................................................. 1-0-0 Marquette........................................................................ 1-0-0 Miami (OH)...................................................................... 1-0-0 Minnesota........................................................................ 1-0-0 Mississippi State.............................................................. 2-0-0 Missouri........................................................................... 1-0-0 Nevada, Reno................................................................. 2-0-0 New Mexico..................................................................... 3-3-0 New Mexico State........................................................... 3-0-0 North Dakota................................................................... 1-0-0 North Dakota State.......................................................... 1-0-0 North Florida.................................................................... 1-0-0 Northern Iowa.................................................................. 1-0-0 Northwestern................................................................... 1-1-0 Oakland........................................................................... 1-0-0 Ohio State....................................................................... 1-0-0 Oklahoma........................................................................ 1-0-0 Oklahoma State............................................................... 1-1-0 Oral Roberts.................................................................... 1-0-0 Oregon............................................................................ 0-1-0 Oregon State................................................................... 1-0-0 Pacific.............................................................................. 1-0-0 Penn State....................................................................... 1-0-0 Purdue............................................................................. 0-1-0 Saint Peter's.................................................................... 1-0-0 San Diego........................................................................ 1-0-0 San Diego State.............................................................. 2-2-0 San Francisco................................................................. 1-0-0 San José State.................................................................. 2-0-0 Seattle............................................................................. 1-0-0 SMU................................................................................ 0-1-0 South Dakota................................................................... 1-0-0 South Dakota State......................................................... 1-0-0 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville......................................... 1-0-0 St. Mary's......................................................................... 1-1-0 Stanford........................................................................... 1-1-0 TCU................................................................................. 4-1-0 Texas............................................................................... 1-2-0 Texas-Arlington................................................................ 1-0-0 Texas-San Antonio.......................................................... 2-0-0 Texas A&M...................................................................... 2-2-0 Texas Tech....................................................................... 3-0-0 UAB................................................................................. 0-4-0 UC Davis......................................................................... 0-1-0 UCF................................................................................. 0-1-0 UCLA............................................................................... 1-1-0 USC................................................................................. 0-3-0 Utah State....................................................................... 2-0-0 Utah Valley...................................................................... 1-0-0 UTEP............................................................................... 2-1-0 Vanderbilt......................................................................... 2-2-0 Washington...................................................................... 0-1-1 Washington State............................................................ 1-1-0 Weber State..................................................................... 1-0-0 Wichita State................................................................... 1-0-0 Wyoming......................................................................... 3-0-0 Youngstown State............................................................ 1-0-0
2013-14 Notebook kitayama wins first individual tournament title of his career Kurt Kitayama earned the first individual victory of his career at the Jackrabbit Invitational, which was played at Primm Valley Golf Club in Primm, Nev., in March. After turning in a previous career-best showing (tie for second) at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas, he fired a final-round 4-under 68 on to earn individual medalist honors at the Jackrabbit by two strokes at 7-under 209.
three team titles
ACADEMIC ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST Rebel golf boasted yet another outstanding year in the classroom in 2013-14. Redford Bobbitt, Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama, AJ McInerney, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Tuulik each received Academic All-Mountain West accolades. It marked the third straight year Jonson and Kitayama earned the award and second time for McInerney. To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, student-athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant contributor on their team.
mountain west scholar-athletes Redford Bobbitt, Carl Jonson and AJ McInerney were named Mountain West Scholar-Athletes. It was Jonson's third time on that list, while Bobbitt and McInerney were both honored for the first time. The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.
dean's honor list Seven UNLV men's golfers made the Dean's Honor List in 2013-14: Redford Bobbitt, James Feutz, Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama, AJ McInerney, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Tuulik.
UNLV won three tournament titles in 2013-14: the Carmel Cup at Pebble Beach, Calif., in September, the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas in March and the Jackrabbit Invitational in Primm, Nev., also in March. The SHCM is one of the most prestigious tournament of the year and annually features one of the toughest fields in college golf. This edition included seven of the top-10 ranked teams in the country according to Golfweek and 11 of the 15 teams competing were ranked in the top 20. All participants were ranked in the nation's top 50 and the field featured 20 of the top-30 ranked individuals. UNLV had the lead at the end of each round throughout the tournament and the win was the team's second in the last three years at the Collegiate Masters, fifth in the last seven years and seventh in the last 10.
national team of the week The UNLV men's golf team was named Golfweek's National Team of the Week on March 10 after its team title at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters.
golfers of the week Kurt Kitayama was selected as the Mountain West Golfer of the Week on March 14, his second such accolade of his career, while Carl Jonson was honored on March 19 for the first time in his career.
former rebel ranked no. 1 in the world Former Rebel golf All-American Adam Scott climbed his way to the top spot in the World Golf Rankings in May. He is the first UNLV alum to earn that distinction and just the 17th player ever. He capped his first week as the top-ranked player with a comeback victory at Colonial for his 11th PGA Tour title of this career.
rowe hired as assistant coach Philip Rowe was hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men's golf program in August. He joined the UNLV staff after spending the last four years as assistant coach for the men's golf program at Stanford, his alma mater.
former rebels secure pga tour cards Former Rebel golfers Andres Gonzales and Bill Lunde were two of 25 players to earn a 2014-15 PGA Tour card following the Web.com Tour's regular-season finale. Gonzales was a UNLV student-athlete from 2003-06, while Lunde was at UNLV from 1993-98 and was a member of its national championship team in 1998. Both players had previously held PGA Tour cards, but now are secure for this next season.
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2013-14 Tournament Scorecard carmel cup Pebble Beach Golf Links (Par 72), Carmel, Calif., Sept. 7-8 4 Teams, 24 Individuals (Stroke & Match Play) 1st 2nd T3rd T3rd T3rd 11th 16th
UNLV Zane Thomas AJ McInerney Kurt Kitayama Taylor Montgomery Carl Jonson Chris Tuulik
363-365—728 (+8) 74-70—144 (E) 73-72—145 (+1) 73-72—145 (+1) 71-74—145 (+1) 72-77—149 (+5) 74-78—152 (+8)
Match Play: UNLV def. Vanderbilt, 4.5-1.5
Chris Tuulik (UNLV) def. Maathias Schwab (Vanderbilt), 5 and 4 Carl Jonson (UNLV) def. Hunter Stewart (Vanderbilt), 2 and 1 Kurt Kitayama (UNLV) def. Zachary Herr (Vanderbilt), 2 and 1 AJ McInerney (UNLV) def. John Voetsch (Vanderbilt), 2 up Taylor Montgomery (UNLV) vs. Ben Fogler (Vanderbilt), all square Charlie Ewing (Vanderbilt) def. Zane Thomas (UNLV), 6 and 5
William H. Tucker Intercollegiate UNM Championship Course (Par 72), Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 27-28 17 Teams, 104 Individuals 4th T4th T7th T24th T32nd T35th 60th
UNLV Zane Thomas Kurt Kitayama Carl Jonson Taylor Montgomery Redford Bobbitt ^ AJ McInerney
285-308-295—888 (+24) 69-74-74—217 (+1) 70-75-73—218 (+2) 72-80-73—225 (+9) 74-79-75—228 (+12) 77-77-75—229 (+13) 75-80-78—233 (+17)
Jerry Pate national intercollegiate Old Overton Golf Club (Par 70), Vestavia Hills, Ala., Oct. 7-8 12 Teams, 60 Individuals 9th T36th T36th T39th T49th T49th
UNLV Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Zane Thomas AJ McInerney Chris Tuulik
303-287-291—881 (+41) 74-73-73—220 (+10) 77-68-75—220 (+10) 78-72-71—221 (+11) 77-76-72—225 (+15) 75-74-76—225 (+15)
Isleworth intercollegiate Isleworth Golf and Country Club (Par 72), Windermere, Fla., Oct. 20-22 15 Teams, 75 Individuals 8th T24th T24th T40th T43rd 54th
UNLV AJ McInerney Kurt Kitayama Carl Jonson Zane Thomas Taylor Montgomery
UNLV Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Taylor Montgomery Redford Bobbitt Chris Tuulik
1st T2nd T8th T17th 33rd T62nd T72nd 76th 77th DNF
UNLV Kurt Kitayama Carl Jonson Taylor Montgomery Zane Thomas Chris Tuulik ^ Redford Bobbitt Kenden Slattery ^ James Feutz ^ AJ McInerney ^
289-303-294—886 (+22) 74-74-71—219 (+3) 70-78-72—220 (+4) 71-77-75—223 (+7) 74-74-79—227 (+11) 80-80-75—235 (+19) 85-79-76—240 (+24) 82-82-78—242 (+26) 76-90-77—243 (+27) W-78-75—153 (D)
National Invitational Tournament Omni Tucson National Resort (Par 72), Tucson, Ariz., March 14-16 14 Teams, 81 Individuals T4th T6th T10th T14th T17th T49th T49th
UNLV Carl Jonson AJ McInerney Zane Thomas Chris Tuulik ^ Kurt Kitayama Taylor Montgomery
284-287-280—851 (-13) 71-69-70—210 (-6) 73-72-67—212 (-4) 68-74-71—213 (-3) 73-70-71—214 (-2) 72-77-72—221 (+5) 73-72-76—221 (+5)
jackrabbit Invitational Primm Valley Golf Club (Par 72), Primm, Nev., March 17-18 15 Teams, 87 Individuals 1st 1st 3rd 4th 6th T9th T39th T44th
UNLV Kurt Kitayama Taylor Montgomery Carl Jonson AJ McInerney Zane Thomas Chris Tuulik ^ Redford Bobbitt ^
275-284-286—845 (-19) 70-71-68—209 (-7) 65-75-72—212 (-4) 71-67-75—213 (-3) 69-75-71—215 (-1) 71-71-76—218 (+2) 75-72-82—229 (+13) 77-76-77—230 (+14)
MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP Omni Tucson National Resort (Par 71), Tucson, Ariz., April 25-27 11 Teams, 55 Individuals 3rd 3rd 9th T15th T18th T20th
UNLV Carl Jonson Nicholas Maruri Zane Thomas AJ McInerney Kurt Kitayama
280-295-276—851 (-1) 66-76-68—210 (-3) 71-75-68—214 (+1) 73-75-69—217 (+4) 74-69-75—218 (+5) 70-78-71—219 (+6)
NCAA sugar grove Regional Rich Harvest Farms (Par 72), Sugar Grove, Ill., May 15-17 14 Teams, 75 Individuals 9th T25th T29th T31st T40th T53rd
UNLV Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Zane Thomas AJ McInerney Nicholas Maruri
308-309-295—912 (+48) 78-78-71—227 (+11) 76-77-75—228 (+12) 75-77-77—229 (+13) 81-79-72—232 (+16) 79-77-81—237 (+21)
^ Played as individual
TEAM, INDIVIDUAL MARKS Low Team 54 (to par):................................. 845 (-19), Jackrabbit Low Team 18 (to par):..................275 (-13), Round 1, Jackrabbit Low Ind 54 (to par):...................... 209 (-7), Kitayama, Jackrabbit Low Ind 18 (to par):....65 (-7), Montgomery, Round 1, Jackrabbit Best Team Finish:............................................. 1st, Three times: .................................................................................... Carmel Cup .........................................Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters ....................................................................................... Jackrabbit Best Individual Finish:......................... 1st, Kitayama, Jackrabbit
the goodwin Stanford Golf Course (Par 70), Palo Alto, Calif., March 28-30 18 Teams, 93 Individuals
286-288-305—879 (+15) 73-71-75—219 (+3) 68-73-78—219 (+3) 75-72-76—223 (+7) 70-72-82—224 (+8) 77-73-76—226 (+10)
john burns intercollegiate Wailua Golf Course (Par 72), Lihue, Hawaii, Feb. 19-21 17 Teams, 90 Individuals T8th T14th T18th T23rd T70th T74th
Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters Southern Highlands Golf Club (Par 72), Las Vegas, Nev., March 7-9 15 Teams, 81 Individuals
293-291—584 (+8) 71-72—143 (-1) 72-72—144 (E) 73-72—145 (+1) 77-75—152 (+8) 78-75—153 (+9)
12th T12th T12th T65th 81st 89th
UNLV Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama AJ McInerney Taylor Montgomery Redford Bobbitt
291-287-286—864 (+24) 69-70-70—209 (-1) 70-69-70—209 (-1) 75-73-73—221 (+11) 77-75-73—225 (+15) 77-81-78—236 (+26)
robert kepler invitational The Ohio State University Golf Club's Scarlet Course (Par 71), Columbus, Ohio, April 12-13 15 Teams, 81 Individuals 4th T5th T10th T20th T34th T61st
UNLV AJ McInerney Kurt Kitayama Carl Jonson Zane Thomas Taylor Montgomery
291-290-298—879 (+27) 72-71-73—216 (+3) 71-71-75—217 (+4) 74-74-74—222 (+9) 76-74-76—226 (+13) 74-79-78—231 (+18)
2013-14 Individual Statistics
NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS . . . . . . . . . . STR . . . . . . . . . . . . . AVG . . . . . . . . . . . . TOP-20 . . . . . . . . TOP-10 . . . . . . . . .TOP-5 . . . . . . . . . PAR . . . . . . . . SUB Kurt Kitayama (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . 2,468 . . . . . . . . . . . 72.59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . 9 Carl Jonson (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . 2,471 . . . . . . . . . . . 72.68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . 11 Zane Thomas (So.) . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . 2,136 . . . . . . . . . . . 73.66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 8 AJ McInerney (So.) . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . 2,289 . . . . . . . . . . . 73.84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . 5 Taylor Montgomery (Fr.) . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . 1,856 . . . . . . . . . . . 74.24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chris Tuulik (Fr.) . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . 1,208 . . . . . . . . . . . 75.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 2 Redford Bobbitt (Fr.) . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . 1,087 . . . . . . . . . . . 77.64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 Less than 10 rounds played Nicholas Maruri (Jr.) . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kenden Slattery (Fr.) . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 James Feutz (Fr.) . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 TEAM TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . 10,048 . . . . . . . . . . . 295.53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 10
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2014-15 Schedule Gene miranda falcon invitational Dates: September 6-7, 2014 Host: Air Force Academy Course: Eisenhower Golf Club's Blue Course Location: Colorado Springs, Colo. Yardage/Par: 7,401 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (719) 333-2606 Media Contact: Valerie Perkin Office Phone: (719) 333-8286 Email: Valerie.Perkin@usafa.edu Website: GoAirForceFalcons.com 2013 Medalist: Kyle Westmoreland, Air Force (67-68-69—204, -12) 2013 Champion: Air Force (278-285-286—849 (-15) eisenhower Golf Club
WILLIAM H. TUCKER INtercollegiate
unm championship course
Dates: September 26-27, 2014 Host: University of New Mexico Course: UNM Championship Course Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Yardage/Par: 7,562 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (505) 277-4546 Media Contact: Greg Archuleta Office Phone: (505) 925-5520 Email: garchsr@unm.edu Website: GoLobos.com 2013 Medalist: Gavin Green*, New Mexico (73-70-68—211; -5) Andrej Bevins, New Mexico (67-75-69—211; -5) 2013 Champion: New Mexico (290-292-281—863; -1) * Won in playoff
JERRY PATE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE Dates: October 6-7, 2014 Host: University of Alabama Course: Old Overton Golf Club Location: Vestavia Hills, Ala. Yardage/Par: 7,228 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (205) 972-9000 Media Contact: Josh Maxson Office Phone: (205) 348-6084 Email: jmaxson@ia.ua.edu Website: RollTide.com 2013 Medalist: Wilson McDonald, UAB (65-67-70—202; -8) 2013 Champion: Alabama (274-278-277—829; -11)
old overton Golf club
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2014-15 Schedule Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Dates: Host: Course: Location: Yardage/Par: Course Phone: Media Contact: Office Phone: Email: Website: 2013 Medalist: 2013 Champion:
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October 19-21, 2014 Texas Tech University & University of Central Florida Lake Nona Golf Club Orlando, Fla. 7,011 Yards, Par 72 (407) 909-2000 Blayne Beal / Andy Seeley (806) 834-3345 / (407) 859-3402 blayne.beal@ttu.edu / aseeley@athletics.ucf.edu TexasTech.com / UCFKnights.com Trey Mullinax, Alabama (66-68-71—205; -11) Alabama (280-272-286—838; -26)
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Sea Best Invitational Dates: February 2-3, 2015 Host: Jacksonville University Course: TPC Sawgrass Location: Ponte Vedra, Fla. Yardage/Par: 7,215 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (904) 273-3235 Media Contact: Todd Vatter Office Phone: (904) 256-7402 Email: tvatter@ju.edu Website: JUDolphins.com 2014 Medalists: Austin Padova, North Florida (72-70-74—216; E) Greg Yates, Texas A&M (75-70-71—216; E) 2014 Champions: North Florida (298-284-304—886; +22) Liberty (296-293-297—886; +22)
John Burns Intercollegiate Dates: February 18-20, 2015 Host: University of Hawaii Course: Wailua Golf Course Location: Linhue Kauai, Hawaii Yardage/Par: 6,981 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (808) 241-6666 Media Contact: Derek Inouchi Office Phone: (808) 956-4478 Email: inouchi@hawaii.edu Website: hawaiiathletics.com 2014 Medalist: Justin Keiley, Brigham Young (68-66—134; -10) 2014 Champion: California (278-282—560; -16)
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2014-15 Schedule 2015 southern highlands collegiate masters
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB
Southern Highlands Golf Club, March 9-11, 2015 Par 72, 7,510 Yards Alabama, Arizona State, California, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Texas, Texas A & M, Texas Tech, UCLA, UNLV, USC
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or the 40th time, many of the nation's top collegiate programs will showcase their talent at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. Hosted by UNLV and the Las Vegas Founders, this prestigious men's golf event annually lures the country's best to compete in the desert. In fact, on an almost annual basis, the event is ranked as the No. 1 tournament in all of collegiate golf in strength of schedule by Golfweek. Established in 1974, the tournament has undergone various format changes, promoted a half-dozen sponsors and survived a two-year hiatus in its 39-year history. It began as the Rebel Collegiate Golf Classic, a small, six-team, 36-hole fall event for Division I programs in the West. To efficiently utilize resources, play was split between the Dunes Country Club and Las Vegas Country Club, and no practice rounds were permitted on either course. Arizona State defeated BYU by a single stroke, and the Rebels finished fourth overall in year one. Since then, the tournament has gone through a myriad of changes. A third round was added in 1975, but counted the lowest five scores of a six-man squad. By 1984, a standard 4-of-5 scoring system was introduced. And it wasn't until 1988 that newly hired head coach Dwaine Knight was able to secure Desert Inn Country Club to host all three rounds, eliminating the rotating course format. The tournament was abandoned in 1996 before UNLV and Golf Digest resurrected it the following season. Moving play to the spring portion of the schedule, the Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational featured one of the richest fields to play in Las Vegas. In 2002, the tournament became known as the Toyota Men’s Collegiate and was played at the Rebels' home course, Southern Highlands Golf Club. The tournament then became known simply as the Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship before another name change in 2010 to the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. The SHCM wouldn't be possible without the help of Garry Goett, President of Southern Highlands Golf Club, and the Rebel golf program is very appreciative of all of his efforts. Despite its frequent facelifts, the tourney consistently features the nation's top young golf talent. Jay Don Blake, Stewart Cink, David Duval, Ed Fryatt, David Gossett, Billy Mayfair, Ryan Moore, Phil Mickelson and Camilo Villegas are all former winners that have gone on to PGA Tour success. Other PGA veterans on the tournament's list of "alumni" are Rich Beem, Robert Gamez, Bob May, Paul Stankowski and Scott Verplank along with former Rebels Chad Campbell, Chris Riley, Adam Scott, Skip Kendall, Jeremy Anderson, Ed Fryatt, Charley Hoffman and Derek Ernst. The individual medalist trophy was named the Jimmy Pettyjohn Trophy in 2006, in memory of the former Rebel Golf Foundation Board member. UNLV holds the tourney record with 11 titles, while Arizona State is two back at nine. The Rebels have won three straight on two separate occasions: from 1993-95 and from 2008-10. UNLV has also won seven of the last 10 overall and five of the last seven.
Once again, picturesque Southern Highlands Golf Club will serve as the host course, as it has since 2002. The Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters has been ranked No. 1 in strength of schedule throughout the years by Golfweek.
Past Champions
YEAR CHAMPION 1974 Arizona State 1975 Arizona State 1976 Brigham Young 1977 Brigham Young 1978 Arizona State 1979 Brigham Young 1980 Brigham Young 1981 Long Beach State 1982 Brigham Young 1983 Weber State 1984 Oklahoma State 1985 Oklahoma State 1986 Arizona 1987 Arizona State 1988 Oklahoma State 1989 Arizona State 1990 Arizona State 1991 Arizona State 1992 Florida 1993 UNLV 1994 UNLV 1995 UNLV* 1998 Virginia 1999 UNLV 2000 Arizona State* 2001 Georgia Tech 2002 Georgia Tech 2003 Oklahoma State 2004 Arizona State 2005 UNLV 2006 UNLV 2007 UCLA 2008 UNLV 2009 UNLV 2010 UNLV/UCLA 2011 Oklahoma State 2012 UNLV 2013 California 2014 UNLV
MEDALIST Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State Pat McGowan, Brigham Young Stan Souza, Brigham Young Jay Don Blake, Utah State Nathaniel Crosby, Miami Matt Plumie, Nevada-Reno Mike Miles, Long Beach State Rick Gibson, Brigham Young Scott Geroux, Weber State Doug Wherry, Texas-El Paso John O’Neill, Oklahoma State* Grant Waite, Oklahoma Billy Mayfair, Arizona State Kevin Wentworth, Oklahoma State Phil Mickelson, Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State Phil Mickelson, Arizona State Stewart Cink, Georgia Tech David Duval, Georgia Tech Ed Fryatt, UNLV Anthony Rodriguez, Texas A&M Ted Oh, UNLV James Driscoll, Virginia David Gossett, Texas D.J. Trahan, Clemson* Jeff Quinney, Arizona State Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech Camilo Villegas, Florida Ryan Moore, UNLV Camilo Villegas, Florida Daniel Im, UCLA* Matt Kinsinger, UNLV Lucas Lee, UCLA Rory Hie, USC* Cameron Tringale, Georgia Tech Jesper Kennegard, Arizona State Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State Blake Biddle, UNLV Patrick Rodgers, Stanford* Patrick Rodgers, Stanford
* Playoff Winner
The Desert Inn Country Club served as a long-time home for the Rebel Classic.
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2014-15 Schedule Jack Rabbit Invitational
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Dates: March 16-17, 2015 Host: South Dakota State University Course: Primm Valley Golf Club Location: Primm, Nev. Yardage/Par: 6,945 Yards, Par 71 Course Phone: (702) 679-5509 Media Contact: Michele Schmidt Office Phone: (605) 688-4932 Email: Michele.Schmidt@sdstate.edu Website: GoJacks.com 2014 Medalist: Kurt Kitayama, UNLV (70-71-68—209; -7) 2014 Champion: UNLV (275-284-286—845; -19)
The Goodwin Dates: March 26-28, 2015 Host: Stanford University Course: Stanford University Golf Club Location: Palo Alto, Calif. Yardage/Par: 6,742 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (650) 724-0944 Media Contact: Alan George Office Phone: (650) 725-2959 Email: alan.george@stanford.edu Website: GoStanford.com 2014 Medalist: Patrick Rodgers, Stanford (63-69-64—196; -14) 2014 Champion: Stanford (268-281-266—815; -25) stanford university golf club
robert kepler invitational Dates: April 11-12, 2015 Host: Ohio State University Course: Ohio State University Scarlet Course Location: Columbus, Ohio Yardage/Par: 7,444 Yards, Par 71 Course Phone: (614) 514-4653 Media Contact: Kendra Willard Office Phone: (614) 292-0088 Email: willard.57@osu.edu Website: OhioStateBuckeyes.com 2013 Medalist: Ollie Schniederjans, Ga. Tech (70-73-67—210; -3) Frederik Hammer, Ohio State (70-69-71—210; -3) 2013 Champion: Georgia Tech (281-291-286—858; +6)
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Postseason
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MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPion TO BE CROWNED in tucson, ariz.
he 2015 Mountain West Men’s Golf Championship will be held at Tucson National Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz., for the ninth straight year. All 11 schools in the league will be represented at the 54-hole MW Championship, slated for Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3.
16th annual mountain west championship Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, Reno, New Mexico, San Diego State, San José State, UNLV, Utah State, Wyoming
Dates: May 1-3, 2015 Host: Mountain West Course: Omni Tucson National Resort Location: Tucson, Ariz. Yardage/Par: 7,262 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (520) 297-2271 Media Contact: Javan Hedlund Office Phone: (719) 488-4051 Email: jhedlund@TheMW.com Website: TheMW.com
Mw Champions
YEAR TEAM 2000 UNLV 2001 BYU 2002 UNLV 2003 New Mexico 2004 BYU New Mexico 2005 New Mexico 2006 New Mexico 2007 BYU 2008 Colorado State 2009 TCU 2010 Colorado State 2011 San Diego State 2012 San Diego State 2013 New Mexico 2014 New Mexico
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INDIVIDUAL Michael Kirk, UNLV John Lepak, San Diego State Martin Laird, Colorado State Michael Letzig, New Mexico Ryan Moore, UNLV
Nick Becker, BYU Jay Choi, New Mexico Robby Ormand, TCU Eddie Olson, UNLV Steve Saunders, New Mexico Ryan Peterson, Colorado State Derek Ernst, UNLV Johan de Beer, TCU Kevin Penner, UNLV Gavin Green, New Mexico
REGIONAL SITES
mAY 14-16, 2015 Course: Location:
The Sagamore Club Noblesville, Ind.
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UNC Finley Golf Course Chapel Hill, N.C.
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The Farms Golf Club San Diego, Calif.
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The Rawls Course Lubbock, Texas
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Gold Mountain Golf Club Bremerton, Wash.
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The Course at Yale New Haven, Conn. (Yale)
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NCAA Championship
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REBELS SEEK 19th NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE IN 2015
he yardstick by which success is measured in college golf is undoubtedly the NCAA Championship. While plenty of other tournaments carry prestige and feature luxurious and exclusive courses, the NCAA finals are always the pinnacle of the college golf season. In 2015, UNLV will be seeking its 19th appearance at the national finals. The Rebels have qualified for 18 NCAA finals since Dwaine Knight took over the program, including two seasons ago, which saw the Rebels tie for sixth to advance to the Elite Eight. UNLV has enjoyed much success at the finals, finishing in the top eight on 10 different occasions and in the top 15, 12 times. The Rebels won it all at the 1998 NCAA Championship and had a runner-up finish in 1996. Additionally, two UNLV individuals have brought home the national title (Warren Schutte in 1991 and Ryan Moore in 2004). The Rebels will be looking for their second national team title when play begins at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. The NCAA finals will be held May 29-June 3, 2015. A new format was introduced six years ago. Following 54 holes of stroke play, the individual champion is crowned. The field is then cut to the low eight teams, which advance to match-play until a team champion emerges. Thirty teams qualify for the NCAA Championship finals, but instead of coming from three regions like in the past, six sites now host NCAA Regionals. The Rebels have been to a NCAArecord 26 straight regionals.
118th Annual NCAA Championship
Dates: May 29-June 3, 2015 Host: University of South Florida Course: The Concession Golf Club Location: Bradenton, Fla. Yardage/Par: 7,470 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (941) 322-1922 Media Contact: Mark Heise Office Phone: (813) 974-5755 Email: mheise@usf.edu Website: GoUSFBulls.com 2014 Medalist: Cameron Wilson, Stanford (71-63-70—204; -6) 2014 Champion: Alabama
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“Coach, you are on a roll for developing such great players AND quality kids."
--- Jim Nantz Broadcaster, CBS Sports
"The golf program at UNLV played a big part in my golf education, helping me to prepare for life on Tour. Great facilities to use, great competition to play in and great friends made. I look back at my time at UNLV and have great memories. UNLV is a part of the journey that I am on and taught me so much. I am a proud Rebel!"
--- Adam Scott Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour star
"Coach Knight is an incredible short game instructor and he has a vast knowledge of the game of golf. One of the things he constantly emphasized was the importance of the finishing holes in every tournament. I can't even begin to count how many times his words rang true, with the finishing holes making the difference between winning and losing."
--- Ryan Moore Former UNLV star and current PGA Tour golfer
"If a young golfer has the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, there is no better place to play college golf than UNLV. Dwaine Knight and Keith Kleven will help you learn what it takes to be successful at the next level."
--- Hank Haney Leading golf instructor
"I couldn't be where I am today without the program at UNLV and Coach Knight. Coach worked with me from the start and helped me with my short game and I saw immediate improvements. I still almost exclusively work with Coach on my short game. UNLV was the perfect university to go to for helping me get to where I am now in my career."
--- Chad Campbell Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour player
"Coach Knight has the ability to keep the putting process very simple and his teaching sessions are always a positive experience. No matter where you are with your putting stroke, he can bring you around to a comfortable stroke that you can trust. He took me from an average putter entering college to a putting stroke which has allowed me to earn a living on the PGA Tour. I respect Dwaine for his willingness to work with all levels of golfers; he is a true teacher of the game."
--- Charley Hoffman Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour player
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two-time National Coach of the Year and 2002 GCAA Hall of Fame inductee, Dwaine Knight has been the driving force behind the tremendous success of Rebel Golf since his arrival in Las Vegas in the fall of
1987. Knight, who is in his 28th season at the helm of the UNLV men’s golf program, has nurtured Rebel golf from near-anonymity to one of the premier programs in the nation. In 1998, he guided the Rebels to their first-ever NCAA crown in Albuquerque, N.M. Knight has taken the Rebels to an unprecedented 18 trips to the national finals and coached them to 10 top-eight finishes. Additionally, he has led his team to a current NCAA-record 26 straight appearances at the NCAA Regionals. Under his tutelage, the Rebels earned their first-ever No. 1 ranking in 1993 and following the 1997-98 season, the team finished No. 1 in the nation in all polls. A true teacher of the sport, Knight has tutored 42 All-Americans at UNLV, a National Player of the Year, a National Freshman of the Year, a U.S. Amateur Champion, three U.S. Public Links Champions, three Walker Cup participants and six Palmer Cup representatives. Additionally, two former Rebel golfers have gone on to play for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. Knight has captured three national titles (one team championship and two individuals), has won six conference championships and has developed 70 all-conference players. Over the last decade, Knight has helped 13 Rebel golfers earn the AllAmerica Scholar award and four have been named Academic All-Americans. "I am very proud of what we have accomplished at UNLV in my time here," Knight said. "I can
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remember the first time we qualified for nationals (in 1989) and how excited we were just to make it there. Now I feel that we have moved to the next level where our players expect to go to nationals and are ready to compete for the national championship every year. “Winning our three national titles (one team in 1998 and two individuals in 1991 and 2004) has been a dream come true for myself and the school. We felt that as a team we had been a serious contender prior to winning it all, and to get over the top really legitimized our program. Winning those championships is a reflection of the outstanding young men that we have had in our program and all of the hard work and effort they have given through the years, both on and off the golf course." Since Knight came to UNLV, 11 of his players have gone on to play on the PGA TOUR and eight of those are still active and have combined for 23 PGA TOUR titles, including Adam Scott's win at the 2013 Masters. Knight came to UNLV from the University of New Mexico, where he served as the head coach from 1978-87. Eight of his players earned All-American honors and 14 were tabbed All-WAC. He led the Lobos to a league crown in 1979 and a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships that same year. In all, he led New
KNIGHT’S COACHING HONORS 2012 -- 2009 -- 2008 -- 2005 -- 2004 -- 2002 -- 1998 – 1998 – 1998 – 1998 – 1997 – 1994 – 1992 – 1991 – 1991 – 1989 – 1981 – 1979 –
ESPN Radio 1100 Sportsperson of the Year So. Nevada Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee 1998 National Championship Team Inducted, UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame Golf Coaches Association of America District VIII Coach of the Year Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame Southern Nevada Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year Golf Coaches Association of America National Coach of the Year Golf Coaches Association of America District VIII Coach of the Year Golfweek Magazine’s National Coach of the Year Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Captain, United States Palmer Cup Team West Team Coach, NCAA East vs. West All-American Matches United States vs. Japan All-Star Matches Golf Coaches Association of America National Coach of the Year NCAA District VIII Coach of the Year Co-Big West Coach of the Year NCAA District VII Coach of the Year Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
Dwaine Knight Mexico to eight appearances in the national finals, including two top-10 finishes. Want to honor Knight? Well, join the club. The only two-time winner in the '90s of the GCAA National Coach of the Year award (1991 and 1998), Knight was also proclaimed Golfweek National Coach of the Year in 1998, earned Coach of the Year honors at the conference level four times (1979, 1989, 1998 and 2002) and at the district tier four times (District VII in 1981, District VIII in 1991, 1998 and 2005). He has been inducted to four Halls of Fame - the GCAA, the Southern Nevada Golf Association, the Southern Nevada Sports and the Las Vegas Golf. In 2008, his 1998 National Champion squad was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2009 he was named the Southern Nevada Chapter's PGA Golf Professional of the Year. His most recent honor was being named the 2012 Sportsperson of the Year by ESPN Radio in Las Vegas. As its honoree, he was extremely active in charitable efforts benefitting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place. He reached the pinnacle of coaching honors during the summer of 1997 when he was chosen as the United States' captain for the inaugural Palmer Cup. "It was a real honor to be thought of so highly by your peers," Knight said of his selection as captain. "But it's a real reflection on the type of players we've had and the support we've received from the university and the Las Vegas community. That's where the real credit goes."
An accomplished golfer in his own right, Knight played four seasons at New Mexico (1966-69) and played on the 1967 team that won the WAC championship and placed ninth at nationals. Knight then spent five years (1972-77) on the PGA Tour, winning his first tournament -- the Southwest PGA Championship -- as early as his second season. After leaving the tour, Knight replaced Dick McGuire as New Mexico's head coach in 1978. Knight remains a member of the Professional Golfers Association. Knight and his wife Debbie have a daughter, Keely.
Coach Knight and his wife, Debbie.
Captain Knight helped lead the United States Team to a Palmer Cup Victory in 1997. Coach Knight was recognized at halftime of a Runnin' Rebel game for being ESPN Radio's Sportsperson of the Year in 2012. As its honoree, he was extremely active in charitable efforts benefitting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place.
Knight is in his 28th year leading the Rebel program. He is pictured here with former Rebel All-American and current PGA Tour star Ryan Moore.
Serving as caddy for former Rebel great Warren Schutte at the 1993 Masters, Knight got to see one of his pupil's dreams come true.
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Dwaine Knight
Knight was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
Knight with his wife Debbie and President Clinton in the Oval Office after the Rebels won the national championship.
Knight shows off his Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame plaque.
Knight's Year-By-Year Record
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV UNLV
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Conference/Finish
Western Athletic/3rd Western Athletic/1st Western Athletic/3rd Western Athletic/3rd Western Athletic/2nd Western Athletic/6th Western Athletic/5th Western Athletic/2nd Western Athletic/2nd Western Athletic/2nd Big West/7th Big West/4th Big West/2nd Big West/2nd Big West/1st Big West/1st Big West/1st Big West/2nd Big West/1st Western Athletic/2nd Western Athletic/2nd Western Athletic/2nd Mountain West/1st Mountain West/5th Mountain West/1st Mountain West/T4th Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/2nd Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/2nd Mountain West/4th Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/3rd Mountain West/T2nd Mountain West/3rd
All-Conference All-America Selections Selections 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 2 2 1 1 2 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 3
1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 2 1 4 2 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0
Postseason/Finish
NCAA Finals NCAA Finals/5th
NCAA Finals/7th NCAA Finals NCAA Finals NCAA Finals NCAA Finals NCAA Finals NCAA Finals *NCAA Finals NCAA Finals/8th NCAA Finals/4th NCAA Finals/8th *NCAA Finals/7th NCAA Finals/15th NCAA Finals/2nd *NCAA Finals NATIONAL CHAMPS NCAA Finals/6th NCAA Finals/6th NCAA West Regional/11th NCAA Finals/23rd NCAA Finals/13th NCAA West Regional/11th *NCAA Finals/8th NCAA Finals/19th NCAA West Regional/16th NCAA West Regional/24th NCAA Austin Regional/7th NCAA Finals/21st NCAA San Diego Regional/12th NCAA East Regional/8th NCAA Finals/T6th (Elite Eight) NCAA Sugar Grove Regional/9th
Helping Players Get To The Next Level PGA Tour players Charley Hoffman, Ryan Moore, Chad Campbell, Chris Riley, Adam Scott, Bill Lunde and Skip Kendall all played collegiately at UNLV and learned from Coach Knight, who many say is one of the top short game instructors in the world.
--- GolfLasVegasNow.com (2011)
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y the time many young golfers get to college, they have spent years with swing instructors with hopes to master techniques to drive the ball longer and straighter and hit irons with perfection. However, not too many work specifically with putting and short game techniques in mind. For Dwaine Knight, the experience of playing on the PGA Tour was valuable, but something he treasures was the chance to work with some outstanding teachers throughout the years - teachers that focused on short-game and putting techniques. Using the knowledge he gained from those individuals along with the experience he gained playing on Tour and then years later as a college coach, Knight has been able to develop a system that has helped his students achieve their goals. Along with working with golfers in the UNLV program, Knight continues to help instruct a number of PGA Tour players and other professional golfers as they continue their quests to be the best. Even with the improvement in technology, the ideas and theories that Knight learned in the early days of the Tour are very relevant to the way good putting and the short game is understood today. With the facilities available to Knight and UNLV, the physical training program that he and Keith Kleven have developed and the teaching opportunities that Knight provides, UNLV is one of the top programs in the nation in helping players reach the next level in their careers.
What They Are Saying.... “Coach Knight has the ability to keep the putting process very simple and his teaching sessions are always a positive experience. No matter where you are with your putting stroke, he can bring you around to a comfortable stroke that you can trust. He took me from an average putter entering college to a putting stroke which has allowed me to earn a living on the PGA Tour. I respect Dwaine for his willingness to work with all levels of golfers; he is a true teacher of the game.”
--- Charley Hoffman, Former Rebel golfer, 2-time PGA Tour Champion
“I couldn’t be where I am today without the program at UNLV and Coach Knight. Coach worked with me from the start and helped me with my short game and I saw immediate improvements. I still almost exclusively work with Coach on my short game. He seems to know exactly what I need to work on, even now. I can’t thank Coach and UNLV enough for all they have done for me. It was the perfect university to go to for helping me get to where I am now in my career.”
--- Chad Campbell, Former Rebel golfer, 4-time PGA Tour champion, 2004, 2006, 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team
“If a young golfer has the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, there is no better place to play college golf than UNLV. Dwaine Knight and Keith Kleven will help you learn what it takes to be successful at the next level.”
--- Hank Haney, Leading Golf Instructor
“Coach Knight must be congratulated on all of his success. Two Ryder Cup players and a U.S. Amateur champion - something must be working.”
--- David Leadbetter, Leading Golf Instructor
“The golf program at UNLV played a big part in my golf education, helping me to prepare for life on Tour. Great facilities to use, great competition to play in and great friends made. I look back at my time at UNLV and have great memories. UNLV is a part of the journey that I am on and taught me so much. I am a proud Rebel!”
--- Adam Scott, Former Rebel golfer, 11-time PGA Tour champion, Masters champion
Coach Knight works with former Rebel golfer and four-time PGA Tour champion Chad Campbell on his putting at The Masters.
“Everywhere I go in the golf market, people mention Coach Knight’s name with the highest respect. Whether it be David Leadbetter or his instructors Frank Thomas, Goeff Mangum or Robert Winters, they all agree his reputation is outstanding.”
--- Dr. Christian Marquardt, Founder - Science&Motion Golf Labs Europe
“He made me understand what was supposed to happen on the putting green. Once I understood that, it seemed easy. He really changed the way I thought about it and my attitude. He helped me go from being one of the worst putters in college to one of the best.”
--- Warren Schutte, Former Rebel golfer, 1991 NCAA Individual Champion
“I believe in the knowledge and understanding he has of the short game. His ability to communicate along with the fundamentals that he has taught me have definitely made me a more confident and aggressive player on and around the greens.”
--- Boyd Summerhays, PGA Tour player
“He kept things so simple and he stressed the importance of it (short game). Everybody wants to go out and hit balls and get on the driving range but he made us practice and it paid off.”
--- Ed Fryatt, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour player
“I have met many of Coach Knight’s former players and they all have nothing but praise for him and the UNLV golf program, as it should be. I am sure he is enjoying the fruits of his hard work over many years.”
--- Jim Nantz, Broadcaster - CBS Sports
“He keeps it real simple and everything is consistent. He knows everyone is built differently and has a different style, but he works with what you have and he is just great at it. He knows what he is doing.”
--- Justin Lee, Former Rebel golfer “Thank you for everything Coach!”
--- Derek Ernst, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour Champion
“Coach Knight is an incredible short game instructor and he has a vast knowledge of the game of golf. One of the things he constantly emphasized was the importance of the finishing holes in every tournament. I can’t even begin to count how many times his words rang true, with the finishing holes making the difference between winning and losing.”
--- Ryan Moore, Former Rebel golfer, 2004 NCAA Individual Champion, 3-time PGA Tour Champion “I have never met anybody who knows as much as he does about the short game and putting. Coach Knight has a lot of wisdom about it and the way he sets up to the putter is just awesome.”
--- Chris Riley, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour champion, 2004 U.S. Ryder Cup Team “Coach, keep up the good work.”
--- Tiger Woods, 79-time PGA Tour Champion, 14 Major Championships “What makes him so great is he has learned from one of the best short game players in the world - George Low. He has a lot of information on short game and putting, which happens to be the most important part of the game and the great thing is he is willing to share it.”
--- Bob May, PGA Tour player
“UNLV: Great Program, Great City, Great Golf Team, Great Place to go to School.”
--- Butch Harmon, World-Renown Golf Instructor
Coach Knight is considered one of the leading teachers of putting and the short game and has written numerous articles on the subject.
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Coaching Staff
“Philip comes to us from one of the very elite programs in the country where he was a player as well as an assistant coach the last four years. He not only brings a wealth of playing knowledge, skill and accomplishment, but also outstanding credentials in recruiting both domestically and worldwide.”
-- Head Coach Dwaine Knight
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hilip Rowe was hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men's golf program in August of 2014. He is in his first season in Las Vegas. Before coming to UNLV, he spent four years as assistant coach for the men's golf program at Stanford, his alma mater. "I am very excited to have Philip join our staff," UNLV head men's golf coach Dwaine Knight said. "He comes to us from one of the very elite programs in the country where he was a player as well as an assistant coach the last four years. He not only brings a wealth of playing knowledge, skill and accomplishment, but also outstanding credentials in recruiting both domestically and worldwide." A four-year letterwinner for the Cardinal from 1999-2002, Rowe came back to Stanford after eight years of competing on various world tours, including a fiveyear stint playing on the professional circuit in France. Rowe won four world-wide tournaments as a professional, including a pair at the Open de La Réunion, and was ranked ninth by the Allianz Golf Tour in 2009. Since 2005, Rowe has been the attached touring professional golfer for the Trevose Golf & Country Club near Padstow, Cornwall (England). He was a two-time Academic All-American at Stanford and captained the team as a senior. He posted team-low scoring averages of 72.8 (2001) and 71.8 (2002). Rowe captured the 2002 U.S. Intercollegiate Championship held at Stanford and earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. A native of Cornwall, England, Rowe played for the England Boys Team at age 16, and competed with the Great Britain & Ireland Boys Team in 1996 and 1997. He accumulated 30 team match representations (caps) for the England Men's Team. In 1999, Rowe teamed with future PGA stars Luke Donald and Paul Casey on the victorious Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team that defeated the United States at the Nairn Golf Club in Scotland. Rowe won all three of his matches to help secure the team win. Rowe was also a four-time Palmer Cup team member highlighted in 2000 when he led Great Britain & Ireland to victory by sinking the deciding putt on the 18th hole. He also competed in the 2000 British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. As an assistant coach at Stanford, he helped lead the team to a NCAA Final Four (national semifinals) finish last season (2014) and the team boasted the individual national champion (Cameron Wilson) in addition to the national player of the year (Patrick Rodgers). That Cardinal squad recorded seven team victories (in just 12 total events) for a winning percentage of .583, while Rodgers and Wilson combined to win an incredible nine individual tournament titles. Stanford's team and individual championship increased each year during Rowe's time as an assistant coach and he helped lead eight student-athletes to All-American honors and eight achieved All-American Scholars status.
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He has also served as Europe's Palmer Cup Team Assistant Coach each of the last two years - 2013 at Wilmington Country Club in Del., and 2014 at Walton Heath in London. He assisted his 2014 squad to an 18.5-11.5 victory over the United States. Rowe earned a degree in psychology from Stanford in 2002. He is married to Claire and they have two children - a son: Paul (3); and a daughter: Iris (1). He replaced JC Deacon on staff at UNLV, who was the program's assistant coach for the last four years. Deacon left the Rebel program to become head coach at Florida.
Coach Rowe has served as Europe's Palmer Cup Assistant Coach each of the last two years - 2013 (above) & 2014 (right).
Support Staff
brackley frayer Faculty Athletics Representative
andy grossman Media Relations
mark guadagnoli Mental Training
jeff grandy Academic Advising
keith kleven Physical Therapy
kyle wilson Athletic Training
unlv athletics medical staff
Dr. william rosenberg Head Team Physician/ Medical Director
Dr. Keith Kohorst Optometrist
Dr. michael MIAO Team Physician/ Orthopedics
Dr. Daniel Orr Maxillofacial
Dr. Greg Bigler Orthopedics
Dr. joseph yu Orthopedics
Dr. michael webberson Dentist
Dr. Albert Capanna Neurosurgeon
Dr. Craig Hamilton Optometrist
UNLV hosts the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters tournament each March at Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas.
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Endowment Program Endowment Program Raises Scholarship funds for rebel golfers
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ince the arrival of Dwaine Knight on the UNLV campus as head golf coach in 1987, NCAA Tournament invitations and national rankings have become commonplace. Success such as this becomes possible only through the recruitment of individuals who are not only top junior golfers, but are exceptional student-athletes. UNLV’s golf program scored a major championship in this area in August of 1990 with the endowment of all five scholarships permitted by the NCAA. The UNLV golf program would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Christina Hixson of the Ernst F. Lied Foundation, International Game Technologies, the estate of Earl E. Wilson, the Las Vegas Founders and the many members of the UNLV Golf Foundation for their generous support of the Golf Endowment Program. The program received a sincerely appreciated financial boost in 1991 when IGT contributed a gift in stock valued at $500,000. An additional $250,000 was added to the endowment fund by the Earl E. Wilson estate in 1993 and in 2004 the Lied Foundation contributed $200,000.
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Rebel Golf Commitment ead coach Dwaine Knight has established the foundation for a national championship-caliber golf program on a continual basis. Knight’s philosophy places the program’s focus in six major areas:
ACADEMICS Knight emphasizes the importance of student-athletes obtaining a valuable, significant college education. The athletic department’s commitment to this goal includes monitoring student-athletes’ progress through professors and providing tutoring and counseling when necessary. Study halls are available weekly for individual attention. A full-time academic advisor helps each student-athlete develop a challenging, meaningful curriculum, ensuring progress toward a degree is being made while conforming to the standards of the program, the university and the NCAA. COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Rebel Golf Foundation and the Las Vegas community continue to demonstrate support unparalleled in college athletics. UNLV boasts a fully endowed golf program. FACILITIES In addition to some of the finest on-campus athletic facilities in the country, the Rebels have access to the top golf courses in Las Vegas. UNLV’s home course is Southern Highlands, which has been ranked as the best new private club in the Western U.S. However, to meet specific training demands, the Rebels have a wide variety of courses available for use, ranging from desert settings to classic links-style courses. Some of these courses play host to the PGA Tour’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, one of the richest events on the 40
The Rebel Golf Foundation's Endowment Program now has a standing balance of $5.1 million. The success of Rebel Golf Day, a fundraiser held annually to help defray the rising cost of inflation each year, has also been instrumental. The UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation initiated the endowment fund, which provides funds for the ever-increasing costs associated with a college education. All those involved with UNLV golf appreciate the financial support the community of Las Vegas has given – and continues to give.
tour. Other venues serve the daily tourists who try their hand at some of the richest, most beautiful and most challenging courses while vacationing in the city. Among the local courses on which the Rebels also play are Angel Park Golf Club, Anthem Country Club, Canyon Gate Country Club, Desert Pines Golf Club, Lakes Golf Club at Primm Valley, Las Vegas Country Club, Las Vegas Paiute Resort Sun Mountain, Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas, The Revere at Anthem Golf Club, Rio Secco, Royal Links, Secretariat West at Stallion Mountain Country Club, Shadow Creek, SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spanish Trail Country Club, the TPC at Summerlin, the TPC at the Canyons and the Wynn Golf and Country Club. COACHING As a former collegiate and PGA Tour player, Knight has the experience and knowledge to help young men reach their golf potential. A veteran of the game, Knight has over 40 years experience of playing and coaching the sport. SCHEDULE Knight believes in playing the strongest, most demanding schedule possible. No team in the nation plays a better schedule. Knight seeks variety in courses and competition throughout the nation that best prepares the team to compete for a national title. UNLV flies to all of its tournaments. WEATHER With nearly 300 sunny days a year, the weather in Las Vegas is conducive to year-round golf, allowing practice and competition to continue throughout winter months.
Rebel Golf Foundation
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he Rebel Golf Foundation was organized during the 1986-87 academic year to support the UNLV golf team. The goals of the foundation are to support a golf program with a national reputation for athletic excellence, scholarship and personal achievement. Additionally, the foundation strives to completely endow the UNLV golf program so that it will be able to compete at the highest level for many years to come.
2014-15 Foundation Members Dan Albregts
Bob Clayton
David Gubler
Brett Kanda
Steve McCracken
Jerry Savio
Janice Allen
Bob Coffin
Dr. Craig Hamilton
Ken Kaufman
Mike McInerney
Tim & Debbie Slattery
Jeremy Anderson
John Dierks
Tom Hartley
Steve Kramer
Brian Menzel
George Smith
Trey Arfuso
Alan Duncan
Dr. William Harvey
Thomas Krob
Bill Moody
Don Snyder
BJ Balaban
Stuart Engs
Christina Hixson
Tom Kummer
Robert Morrow
Max Spilka
George Balaban
Andy Erickson
Guy Hudson
Tina Kunzer-Murphy
Joe Murphy
Bob & Susan Thomas
Charles Baron
Bill Fain
Chris & Michelle Hughes Mark Lefever
Joseph & Kelly Moss
Dr. Doug Thomas
Jim Bianco
Pat Feutz
Jack Hunter
Rudy Lekar
George Ogilvie
Christian Thornley
Harlan Braaten
Keith Flatt
Glenn Hurst
Drew Levy
Ed Olliges
Bob Vennes
David Brownell
Dick Fraim
Norm Jenkins
Jim Livengood
Tom Paluzzi
The Century Club of
Brian Buckley
Edward Fryatt
Tom Jingoli
Charlie Lombardo
Bill Paulos
Cliff Buckley
Greg Fullmer
Craig Jiu
George Lyles
Allen Puliz
Dick Calvert
Ken Gardner
Dave Johnson
Dr. Anthony Marlon
Ted Quirk
Domingo Cambeiro
Steve Gephardt
George Joseph
Ben B Maze
Rossi Ralenkotter
Tim Cashman
Garry Goett
Steve & Wendy Kalb
Kay Maze
Jack Rappaport
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2014 Honored Member
ontinuing a tradition born in 1987, the UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation honors an individual, group of individuals or an organization each year for their generous support of the program. The title of “Honored Member” goes to those whose dedication furthers UNLV’s goals of maintaining a championship-caliber team. As Coach Knight calls them, they are those who go above and beyond what a general supporter of the program would.
The Rebels’ 2014 Honored Member is Jerry Savio. " As a member of our board, Jerry has worked tirelessly to increase our membership and he took the lead on making sure we were able to finish our rebel golf team room this year," UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight said. "That is an important addition to our program - again keeping it among the best in the country. We are very proud to honor Jerry for all of his contributions to the program."
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Past Honored Members Las Vegas Founders Golf Foundation
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tom jingoli 2013
daniel j. albregts 2011
steve & wendy kalb 2012
jay beckman 2009
Charles baron 2006
HOWIE ELLIS 2000
ted quirk 1993
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BRIAN GREENSPUN 2005
ALAN DUNCAN 1999
keith kleven 1992
david gubler 2004
THOMAS HARTLEY 1998
dave johnson 1991
Del Walkenshaw 2008
eric hilton 2002
CLIFF FINDLAY 2003
ERNIE BECKER JR. 1997
patty & ed olliges 1990
GARY HART 1996
eddie kahn 1989
charles mathewson 1995
christina hixson 1988
ben & kay maze 2007
gary goett 2001
steve wynn 1994
Tom wiesner 1987
Rebel Golf Day Through The Years
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eld annually since 1987, Rebel Golf Day is an event designed to bring all members of the Rebel Golf Foundation together with each other and UNLV players, staff and alumni. The festivities are highlighted by a Rebel Scramble golf tournament followed by a banquet that also serves as a team awards ceremony. In addition, each member of the squad is introduced individually as the latest edition of the Rebel golf team is unveiled to supporters every autumn. “Rebel Golf Day is our connection every year with the community,” said Dwaine Knight. “It gives the players a chance to play a few holes with the people who support them year in and year out and offers them an opportunity to get to know them on a more personal basis. “It not only raises money but also awareness and goodwill in the Rebel Golf Family. That connection is so important – you can’t ever lose that tie to the community if you’re going to be an effective program.” Rebel Golf Day is held every November.
Head Coach Dwaine Knight addresses the crowd.
Coach Knight presents Charles Baron with the 2006 Honored Member award.
David Gubler, former Rebel Golf Foundation President, and Greg Maddux, former MLB all-star pitcher, enjoy the day.
Former Rebel golfers Jeremy Anderson, Ed Fryatt and Physical Therapist Keith Kleven.
Coach Knight with longtime Rebel golf supporters Bob Cole and Brian Greenspun.
Coach Knight with Ben and Kay Maze, the 2007 Honored Members.
Debbie and Dwaine Knight with UNLV Vice President Bill Boldt.
Rebel Golf Day is also an annual favorite of former players. Eric Schroeder, who played golf at UNLV from 1990-94, talks strategy with Ryan Moore several years ago.
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Rebel Golf Day Through The Years Chris Villareale out on the course in 2007. The late Tom Wiesner was Rebel golf’s very first Honored Member in 1987 and a renowned supporter of UNLV Athletics. “The Big Dog,” as he was known, hits a drive at Rebel Golf Day in 2002. Coach Knight and 2009 Honored Member Jay Beckman.
Rebel Golf Day also serves as the team’s annual awards presentation ceremony.
Cliff Findlay and former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore.
David Gubler (left) and Ben Maze.
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Rebel Golf Day Through The Years
Former Rebel golfer Seung-su Han assists this group with a drive at the 2005 edition of Rebel Golf Day.
Ted Quirk on the putting green with a caddy during the 2007 event.
Former Rebel golfer C.J. Gatto talks with Greg Maddux, former MLB all-star pitcher.
Former Rebel golfer and former UNLV assistant coach Daron Dorsey (left) chats with fellow former Rebel golfer Ed Fryatt before the round.
Following the day's round of golf, the team addresses the crowd.
Knight with former Rebel golfer Ed Fryatt.
On the practice range before the round.
Carl and Kathryn Robinson enjoying the day.
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The Mountain West Mountain West Quick Facts
Founded:....................................................................................1998 Commissioner:.......................................................Craig Thompson Mailing Address:.................10807 New Allegiance Drive, Suite 250 .............................................................. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone:.......................................................................(719) 488-4040 FAX:...........................................................................(719) 487-7241 Golf Contact:............................................................. Javan Hedlund Email:.............................................................. jhedlund@themw.com Office Phone:............................................................(719) 488-4051 BRET GILLILAND Deputy Commissioner
CAROLAYNE HENRY Sr. Assoc. Commissioner Compliance/SWA
Commissioner Craig Thompson Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the newest NCAA Division I conference through the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league enters its 16th season of competition in 2014-15, Thompson continues to create and improve the opportunities for Mountain West institutions and student-athletes to be successful both academically and athletically. Since the Mountain West opened its doors on Jan. 4, 1999, Thompson has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. As conference realignment spread throughout the collegiate landscape over the past few years, Thompson positioned the Mountain West for the future with the additions of Fresno State and the University of Nevada, Reno on July 1, 2012, and San Jose State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013. The University of Hawai‘i also joined the league as a football-only member in 2012. His leadership and vision have helped the conference enhance its television revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS Sports Network, Comcast and ESPN, including becoming the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel featuring exclusive programming around its athletic programs. Thompson has been instrumental in strengthening the position of the Mountain West in the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MW and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. Through its first 15 years of competition, the Mountain West has participated in 62 bowl games, amassing a 35-27 (.565) all-time record in those contests. Over the last 10 seasons, the MW has captured the Bowl Challenge Cup four times and owns the second-best win percentage in bowl games among the 10 FBS conferences with a 28-19 mark (.595). Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. Thompson graduated from the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in journalism. Following graduation, he spent two years as assistant sports information director at Kansas State University. He then spent three years as director of public relations and promotions for the NBA’s Kansas City Kings. Thompson and his wife, Carla, have a son (Ted) and a daughter (Emma).
CARRIE COLL Associate Commissioner Championships
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JAVAN HEDLUND Associate Commissioner Communications
Former Rebel AllAmerican and Hogan Award winner Ryan Moore became the only MW individual national champion in men's golf when he won the 2004 NCAA golf title.
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Fabulous Facilities REFLECTION BAY GOLF CLUB AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT Par: 72 Yardage: 7,261 Course Rating: 74.8 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: 1998
PRIMM VALLEY LAKES COURSE Par: 71 Yardage: 6,950 Course Rating: 74.0 Designer: Tom Fazio Opened: February 1997 PRIMM VALLEY Desert COURSE Par: 72 Yardage: 7,131 Course Rating: 74.6 Designer: Tom Fazio Opened: 1998
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SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT Par: 71 Yardage: 6,917 Course Rating: 72.8 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: December 1995
Fabulous Facilities SHADOW CREEK Par: 72 Yardage: 7,239 Course Rating: 74.0 Designers: Tom Fazio Steve Wynn Opened: 1989
wynn golf and country club Par: 70 Yardage: 7,042 Course Rating: NA Designer: Tom Fazio, Steve Wynn Opened: 2005
LAS VEGAS COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,164 Course Rating: 72.4 Designer: Edmond Ault Opened: 1967
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Fabulous Facilities
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB AT SUMMERLIN Par: 72 Yardage: 7,243 Course Rating: 74.3 Designer: Fuzzy Zoeller Opened: 1991
RIO SECCO Par: 72 Yardage: 7,332 Course Rating: 75.7 Designer: Rees Jones Opened: 1997
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB AT THE CANYONS Par: 71 Yardage: 7,063 Course Rating: 73.0 Designer: Bobby Weed Raymond Floyd Opened: October 1996
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Fabulous Facilities
Bear’s Best Par: 72 Yardage: 7,194 Course Rating: 74.0 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: November 2001
ROYAL LINKS Par: 72 Yardage: 7,029 Course Rating: 73.7 Designers: Pete Dye Perry Dye Opened: January 1999
SPANISH TRAIL COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,107 Course Rating: 74.0 Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Opened: 1984
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Fabulous Facilities ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,267 Course Rating: 73.6 Designers: Keith Foster, Hale Irwin Opened: March 1999 THE REVERE AT ANTHEM GOLF CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,143 Course Rating: 73.6 Designer: Billy Casper, Greg Nash Opened: April 17, 1999
DESERT PINES GOLF CLUB Par: 71 Yardage: 6,811 Course Rating: 70.4 Designer: Perry Dye Opened: 1996 STALLION MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,223 Course Rating: 73.6 Designer: Jeff Braur, Jim Colbert Opened: 1996
ANGEL PARK GOLF CLUB Par: 71 Yardage: 6,722 Course Rating: 72.4 Designer: Arnold Palmer Opened: 1990 Cascada Golf Club Par: 72 Yardage: 7,137 Course Rating: 74.6 Designer: Rees Jones Opened: December 15, 2000
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT WOLF COURSE Par: 72 Yardage: 7,604 Course Rating: 76.5 Designer: Pete Dye Opened: 2002
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LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT SUN MOUNTAIN Par: 72 Yardage: 7,112 Course Rating: 73.3 Designer: Pete Dye Opened: August 1996
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT SNOW MOUNTAIN Par: 72 Yardage: 7,146 Course Rating: 74.8 Designer: Pete Dye Opened: 2001
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his first year with the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2014 graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School in San JosĂŠ, Calif. ... Won the Junior Golf Association of Northern California Championship match-play event and helped Northern California capture the 2012 Junior America's Cup ... Named the 2013 JGANC Player of the Year and was the points leader ... Also played in the 2013 Junior America's Cup ... Won the 2014 San Francisco City Men's Amateur ... Ranked as the 39th-best player in his class by Golfweek.com ... Was a co-medalist at the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur and qualified for the 2013 U.S. Amateur ... Finished 12th at the 2013 Toyota Tour Cup and was 16th at the 2013 Junior Americas Cup ... His high school team went undefeated during his senior year ... Won its conference title all four years he was a member of the team ... He turned in an average score of 1-under par ... Coached by John Mosunic. PERSONAL: Shintaro Greg Ban was born Feb. 27, 1996, in San JosĂŠ ... The son of Hideyuki and Susan Ban ... Major is undecided ... Has a brother, Shotaro (21), who plays college golf at California.
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Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his second year with the Rebels. 2013-14: Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors as well as the league's Scholar-Athlete Award ... Also made the Dean's Honor List ... Played in five tournaments totaling 14 rounds ... Best finish was a tie for 35th at the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2013 graduate of Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, Calif. ... Was the 2013 San Diego Junior Golf Association Player of the Year and had a scoring average of 72.1 ... Was the Future Champions Golf World Match Play champion and tied for third at the American Junior Golf Association's Under Armour Championship with scores of 65-69-72 ... Won the SDJGA Tour Championship in both 2012 and 2013 at 4-under and 6-under, respectively ... Was named to the 2011 All-San Diego CIF team ... Lettered four years on varsity for the Falcons and Coach Chris Drake ... Team was 37-0 and won the 2011 state championship ... Won San Diego CIF championship all four years he was there and won the Southern California CIF championship three years (2010-12). PERSONAL: Redford John Bobbitt was born Nov. 7, 1995, in Munich, Germany ... The son of Brian Bobbitt and Susan McCrea ... Majoring in communications studies ... Has a sister, Brianna (23) ... His father played professional golf.
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Bobbitt's Career Finishes
2013-14 Place Tournament T35th William H. Tucker Intercollegiate T70th John Burns Intercollegiate T72nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T44th Jackrabbit Invitational 89th The Goodwin
Scores 77-77-75—229 77-75—152 85-79-76—240 77-76-77—230 77-81-78—236
Bobbitt's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2013-14 14 1,087 77.64 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 14 1,087 77.64 0 0 0 0
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his first year with the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2014 graduate of Shadow Ridge High School in Las Vegas, Nev. .... Was a three-time regional champion and two-time player of the year ... First-team all-conference, all-region, all-area and all-state award winner ... Made up a six-shot deficit in the final seven holes, then birdied the second playoff hole to win the 2014 Division I Sunset Region tournament for his third regional title ... Finished 18th at the Junior World Golf Championships at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., in July 2013 ... Represented the state of Nevada on the traveling team for First Tee ... Lettered four years on his high school team for Coach Steven Huesch ... Also lettered in tennis for three years. PERSONAL: Benjamin Robert Davis was born July 13, 1996, in Las Vegas ... The son of Thomas and Dianna Davis ... Majoring in business ... Has two sisters, Amanda (25) and Jesica (23).
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Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Used the 2012-13 season as a redshirt year. 2013-14: Made the Dean's Honor List ... Played in the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, placing 77th ... Over winter break, played in the Texas Collegiate Championship at Barton Creek ... Won the event at 2-under 216 ... Secured the victory with a final-round 2-under 69. 2012-13: Used the 2012-13 season as a redshirt year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Wash. ... Had scoring averages of 71.6 as a freshman, 70.4 as a sophomore, 71.2 as a junior and 71.8 as a senior ... Was the 2010 Washington State 4A Boys Champion and was an AJGA Champion ... Named first team All-American Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) in 2009-10 ... Was a four-year varsity member for Coach Steve George ... Team was 46-2 during his four years with a runner-up finish at state in 2010, a win in 2011 at state and another runner-up in 2012. PERSONAL: James J. Feutz was born Sept. 13, 1993, in Tacoma, Wash ... The only child of Pat and Terri Feutz ... Majoring in business ... His cousin played for the Oakland A's and his father played college golf at Gonzaga.
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Feutz' Career Finishes
2013-14 Place Tournament 77th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters
Scores 76-90-77—243
Feutz' Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2013-14 3 243 81.00 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 3 243 81.00 0 0 0 0
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his fourth year with the Rebels ... Has played in 36 tournaments, totaling 106 rounds for a scoring average of 73.02, which currently ranks 15th in program history ... Has 16 top-20 finishes, seven top-10s, two top-fives and has shot par or better in 39 rounds ... His 106 rounds played ranks 18th in program history. 2013-14: Named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar ... Earned Academic AllMountain West honors for the third straight year and received the league's Scholar-Athlete Award for the third time ... Also made the Dean's Honor List ... Was selected to the All-MW team, PING All-West Region and was named the league's Player of the Week on March 19 ... Was the team's Michael Maze Award winner, which annually is given to the golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf ... Also earned the Bruce Parker award for the third straight year (team member with highest grade point average) ... Played in a team-hightying 12 tournaments, totaling 34 rounds ... Had eight top-20 finishes, four top-10s and two top-fives ... Recorded seven rounds at par and 11 under ... His best finish was a third-place showing at the MW Championship ... Also finished fourth at the Jackrabbit Invitational ... Shot five rounds in the 60s (low round of 66 in the first round of the MW Championship) ... Was second on the team in scoring average with 72.68 ... Over the summer won the Northwest Open Invitational at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash., as an amateur ... Also tied for 12th at the Pacific Coast Championship, tied for 13th at the Sahalee Players Championship and tied for 15th at the Trans-Miss Championship ... Earned the Washington State Golf Association's Men's Amateur of the Year Award. 2012-13: Earned Academic All-MW honors and was named a MW Scholar-Athlete, both for the second straight year ... Was the 2013 recipient of the Bruce Parker Award, which is given annually to the Rebel golfer with the highest grade point average on the team - it marked his second straight year earning the award ... Played in 12 tournaments, totaling 36 rounds for a scoring average of 73.42, which ranked fourth on the team ... Recorded four top-20 finishes and two top-10s ... Had 10 rounds of par or better ... His best finish was a tie for seventh at the NCAA Columbus Regional ... His other top-10 was a tie for 10th at the MW Championship ... Had six rounds in the 60s during the year, including on the last stroke-play day of the NCAA Championship. 2011-12: Earned Academic All-MW honors ... Also named a MW Scholar-Athlete ... Was the 2012 recipient of the Bruce Parker Award, which is given annually to the Rebel golfer with the highest grade point average on the team ... Played in a team-high-tying 36 rounds and recorded a scoring average of 72.94, which ranked fifth on the Rebels ... Had four top-20 finishes and a top-10 ... Shot par or better 11 times ... His best finish was seventh place at the National Invitational Tournament ... Shot in the 60s four times with three 68s. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge Island, Wash. ... Lettered four years with the golf program ... Had a 68.7 scoring average his junior year and a 68.5 scoring average his senior year ... He was ranked 42nd in the country by Golfweek in the class of 2011 when he signed with UNLV ... Won his district's championship his junior
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year ... In addition to his distinguished record in the Pacific Northwest where he represented the state of Washington at the 2010 Junior America's Cup, he had numerous high finishes in national competitions and was the highestranked 2011 graduate from the state of Washington ... During sectional qualifying for the U.S. Amateur in 2010, he captured medalist honors at The Home Course site and set the tournament course record, besting a field that included the reigning NCAA Player of the Year, former U.S. Junior Amateur Champion and multiple collegiate All-Americans ... Earned All-Metro League honors all four years of high school and was a two-time state (WIAA) Athlete of the Week ... His team went undefeated three of his four years in league, only losing one match ... They were the runner-up his freshman year at the state high school championship and he led the team by finishing second individually. PERSONAL: Carl Victor Jonson was born Oct. 5, 1992, in Bainbridge Island, Wash. ... The son of Ed and Susanne Jonson ... Majoring in business ... Has a brother, Andy (19) ... His father played golf at Seattle University and professionally.
Jonson's Career Finishes
2011-12 Place Tournament T29th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational T34th William H. Tucker Invitational T21st Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T14th Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate T18th John Burns Intercollegiate T27th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate T42nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 7th National Invitational Tournament T23rd ASU Thunderbird Invitational T21st PING Cougar Classic T17th Mountain West Championship T28th NCAA East Regional
Scores 75-73-70—218 75-73-77—225 68-75-76—219 71-73-68—212 71-72-73—216 71-73-73—217 75-70-82—227 68-73-74—215 72-71-72—215 75-73-73—221 72-69-76—217 73-77-74—224
2012-13 Place Tournament Scores T59th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 78-77-73—228 T43rd PING/Golfweek Preview Invitational 72-78-69—219 T31st Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 75-75-75—225 T22nd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 70-73-73—216 T37th John Burns Intercollegiate 79-78-71—228 63rd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 75-77-79—231 T35th National Invitational Tournament 71-75-73—219 T20th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 72-70-72—214 T19th Morris Williams Invitational 74-69-74—217 T10th Mountain West Championship 76-69-69—214 T7th NCAA Columbus Regional 68-72-76—216 T93rd NCAA Championship 73-74-69—216 2013-14 Place Tournament 11th Carmel Cup T24th William H. Tucker Intercollegiate T36th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T40th Isleworth Intercollegiate T14th John Burns Intercollegiate T8th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T6th National Invitational Tournament 4th Jackrabbit Invitational T12th The Goodwin T20th Robert Kepler Invitational 3rd Mountain West Championship T25th NCAA Sugar Grove Regional
Scores 72-77—149 72-80-73—225 74-73-73—220 75-72-76—223 71-72—143 70-78-72—220 71-69-70—210 71-67-75—213 69-70-70—209 74-74-74—222 66-76-68—210 78-78-71—227
Jonson's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2011-12 36 2,626 72.94 4 1 0 11 2012-13 36 2,643 73.42 4 2 0 10 2013-14 34 2,471 72.68 8 4 2 18 TOTALS 106 7,740 73.02 16 7 2 39
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his fourth year with the Rebels ... Has played in 31 tournaments, totaling 91 rounds for a scoring average of 73.24, which currently ranks 18th in program history ... Has recorded 15 top-20 finishes, eight top-10s and four top-fives ... Has scored par or better in 42 rounds ... Won his first individual title at the 2014 Jackrabbit Invitational. 2013-14: Named to the Academic All-Mountain West team for the third straight year ... Also made the Dean's Honor List ... Earned All-Mountain West honors, PING All-West Region and was selected as the league's Player of the Week on March 14 ... Named the team's Earl E. Wilson Award winner, which goes annually to the top player on the squad ... Earned his first career individual title at the Jackrabbit Invitational, with a teamseason-low 54-hole total of 7-under 209 ... Played in a team-high-tying 12 tournaments, totaling 34 rounds ... Tied for second at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters and tied for third at the Carmel Cup ... Led the team in scoring average with 72.59 ... Recorded eight top-20 finishes, five top-10s and three top-fives ... Recorded par 10 times and was under par in nine rounds ... Scored in the 60s four times, with a low round of 68 on three occasions. 2012-13: Named to the Academic All-MW team for the second straight year ... Also was the Michael Maze Award winner for the second straight season, which is presented annually to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel Golf ... Was named the MW's Golfer of the Week on April 9 ... Played in 11 tournaments, totaling 33 rounds for a scoring average of 72.79 ... He ranked second on the team in scoring average ... Had four top-20 finishes, three top-10s and a top-five ... Had 16 rounds at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for fifth at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational ... Also tied for eighth at the MW Championship ... Had seven rounds in the 60s, including two 67s and two 68s. 2011-12: Named to the Academic All-MW team ... Was the Michael Maze Award winner for 2012, which is presented annually to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf ... Played in 24 rounds and recorded a scoring average of 74.79 ... Had three top-20 finishes ... His best finish was a tie for 12th at the PING Cougar Classic ... Shot seven rounds at par or better ... His low round of the year was a 69 during the PING Cougar Classic's final round. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Chico High School in Chico, Calif. ... Lettered three years with the golf program ... Was his section's individual champion his sophomore year and his team won the sectional championship his freshman and senior years ... Had a scoring average of 70.6 as a sophomore ... Finished tied for third at the 2009 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships against an outstanding international field on a U.S. Open venue, Torrey Pines (South Course) ... Was the Northern California Player 64
of the Year for JGANC in 2009 and was on the Junior America's Cup team in 2009 and 2010 ... He was also on the Hogan Cup team those years ... He was a two-time points leader for JGANC ... Tied for 12th at the state championship in 2009 ... Also played basketball for two years (junior and senior) and made the all-section team ... Was a point guard ... His team lost in the second round of the state playoffs both years. PERSONAL: Kurt Kitayama was born Jan. 14, 1993, in Chico, Calif. ... The son of Clifford and Rumiko Kitayama ... Majoring in business ... Has a brother, Daniel (26), who played at Hawaii-Hilo for two years.
Kitayama's Career Finishes
2011-12 Place Tournament T78th John Burns Intercollegiate T17th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate T15th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T30th National Invitational Tournament T70th ASU Thunderbird Invitational T12th PING Cougar Classic T22nd Mountain West Championship T69th NCAA East Regional
Scores 78-73-81—232 71-72-72—215 72-76-73—221 73-73-78—224 73-79-77—229 76-72-69—217 70-76-73—219 82-81-75—238
2012-13 Place Tournament Scores T9th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 71-72-71—214 T43rd PING/Golfweek Preview Invitational 68-72-79—219 T49th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 79-75-79—233 T15th Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 77-69-68—214 T39th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 81-72-72—225 T22nd National Invitational Tournament 70-76-70—216 T5th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 67-71-69—207 T54th Morris Williams Invitational 77-73-77—227 T8th Mountain West Championship 71-73-69—213 T37th NCAA Columbus Regional 74-77-73—224 T32nd NCAA Championship 71-72-67—210 2013-14 Place Tournament T3rd Carmel Cup T7th William H. Tucker Intercollegiate T36th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T24th Isleworth Intercollegiate T18th John Burns Intercollegiate T2nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T49th National Invitational Tournament 1st Jackrabbit Invitational T12th The Goodwin T10th Robert Kepler Invitational T20th Mountain West Championship T29th NCAA Sugar Grove Regional
Scores 73-72—145 70-75-73—218 77-68-75—220 68-73-78—219 72-72—144 74-74-71—219 72-77-72—221 70-71-68—209 70-69-70—209 71-71-75—217 70-78-71—219 76-77-75—228
Kitayama's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2011-12 24 1,795 74.79 3 0 0 7 2012-13 33 2,402 72.79 4 3 1 16 2013-14 34 2,468 72.59 8 5 3 19 TOTALS 91 6,665 73.24 15 8 4 42
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his fifth year with the Rebels ... Had his 2011-12 (sophomore) season cut short after breaking his wrist - was granted a medical redshirt for that season ... Missed all but the end of the 2013-14 season with a broken ankle ... Has played in 19 tournaments, totaling 56 rounds over four seasons at UNLV ... Has four top20 finishes, two top-10s and a top-five ... Has recorded 13 rounds of par or better. 2013-14: Played in the final two tournaments of the season after recovering from a broken ankle, totaling six rounds ... Best finish was a tie for ninth at the Mountain West Championship ... Shot two of his six rounds at par or better (one at par, one under par) ... Shot a 68 during the final round of the MW Championship ... Scoring average was 75.17. 2012-13: Played in nine tournaments, totaling 26 rounds with a scoring average of 75.65 ... Had three rounds of par or better ... Shot 69 during the final round of the ASU Thunderbird Invitational ... His best finish was a tie for 29th at the MW Championship. 2011-12: Played in 12 rounds before breaking his wrist, which kept him out of action the rest of the year ... Was then granted a medical redshirt for that season ... Turned in a scoring average of 72.58, which ranked fourth on the team ... Had three top-20 finishes, a top-10 and a top-five ... Recorded seven rounds of par or better ... He finished third at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate, which was his best finish of the year ... Had four rounds in the 60s during the season, including two 66s in the first two rounds of the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate ... His 54-hole total of 202 at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate tied him for the sixth-lowest score in program history. 2010-11: Played in four tournaments, totaling 12 rounds ... Averaged 77.83 per round ... Had one round at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for 26th at the MW Championship ... Shot in the 60s once, a 69 at the MW Championship. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Monteverde Academy in Monteverde, Fla. ... Attended the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy from 2008-10 ... Hometown is Mexico City, Mexico, where he attended the Eton School during ninth and 10th grades ... His best 2009 American Junior Golf Association and Future Collegians World Tour rounds were 67 and 69 ... Finished in second place at the 2009 AJGA Golf World Preseason and third at the 2009 FCWT Naples, Jim McLean Doral Great White and the 2010 Feather Sound ... Was eighth at the 2009 AJGA Nationwide Insurance 66
Junior at Ohio State and finished ninth at the 2009 Optimist ... Was 11th at the 2009 FCWT National Championship. PERSONAL: Nicholas Cooper Maruri was born March 9, 1992, in New Orleans, La. ... The son of Jose and Shawn Maruri ... Majoring in hospitality management ... Has three siblings: Jose (45), Fernando (43) and Elisa (16) ... Hobbies include Equestrian, as he participated in competitive horse jumping between the ages of 6-12.
Maruri's Career Finishes
2010-11 Place Tournament T55th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 72nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T26th Mountain West Championship 71st NCAA San Diego Regional
Scores 75-77-82—234 81-77-84—242 73-69-77—219 80-81-80—241
2011-12 Place Tournament T15th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational T11th William H. Tucker Invitational 58th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 3rd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate
Scores 68-70-77—215 78-69-72—219 80-78-77—235 66-66-70—202
2012-13 Place Tournament Scores T49th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 76-71-78—225 T56th Jack Nicklaus Invitational 82-88—170 T62nd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 74-75-78—227 60th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 77-74-78—229 T41st ASU Thunderbird Invitational 74-75-69—218 T54th Morris Williams Invitational 78-75-74—227 T29th Mountain West Championship 79-70-77—226 T43rd NCAA Columbus Regional 75-73-77—225 T128th NCAA Championship 76-71-73—220 2013-14 Place Tournament 9th Mountain West Championship T53rd NCAA Sugar Grove Regional
Scores 71-75-68—214 79-77-81—237
Maruri's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2010-11 12 934 77.83 0 0 0 1 2011-12 12 871 72.58 3 1 1 7 2012-13 26 1,967 75.65 0 0 0 3 2013-14 6 451 75.17 1 1 0 2 TOTALS 56 4,223 75.41 4 2 1 13
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Has played in 23 tournaments, PERSONAL: AJ McInerney was born Oct. 5, 1993, in Las Vegas, totaling 66 rounds ... Has a career scoring average of 73.76, which currently Nev. ... The son of Mike and Shannon McInerney ... Majoring in ranks 28th in program history ... Has recorded 10 top-20 finishes, five top-10s business ... Has a sister: Megan (18). and three top-fives ... Has 15 rounds at par or better ... Entered the 2012-13 season as one of three Rebels listed in Golf World's Top 50 Players to Watch. 2013-14: Was named to the Academic All-Mountain West team for the second straight year ... Also earned the league's Scholar-Athlete Award and made the Dean's Honor List ... Played in 11 tournaments, totaling 31 rounds ... His best finish was a tie for third at the Carmel Cup ... Also tied for fifth at the Robert Kepler Invitational and finished sixth at the Jackrabbit Invitational ... Recorded five top-20 finishes, four top-10s and two top-fives ... Played four rounds at par and five under par ... Shot in the 60s three times with his low round of 67 coming in the third round of the National Invitational Tournament ... His scoring average of 73.84 ranked fourth on the team. 2012-13: Was named to the Academic All-MW team ... Played in 12 tournaments, totaling 35 rounds with a scoring average of 73.69, which ranked fifth on the team ... Recorded five top-20 finishes, including one top-five ... Had six rounds at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for second at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational ... Shot in the 60s three times, including a 68 during the final stroke-play round at the NCAA Championship. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Coronado High School in Henderson Nev. ... Won the individual state championship twice (2010 & 2012) ... Shot a finalround 9-under 62 at the 2012 state championship, breaking the course record (TPC Las Vegas) ... Was an AJGA first team All-American and won the 2011 PING Invitational ... Was ranked as the No. 4 player in the country in the class of 2012 by Golfweek ... Was a four-year varsity player for Coach Joe Sawaia ... Had scoring averages of 34.6 for 9-hole and 69.5 for 18 as a senior ... Team won the state championship three straight years (2010-12) and the regional championship all four years ... was a teammate of current Rebel golfer Kenden Slattery.
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McInerney's Career Finishes
2012-13 Place Tournament Scores T14th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 71-71-75—217 T50th PING/Golfweek Preview Invitational 71-74-75—220 T2nd Jack Nicklaus Invitational 73-73—146 T11th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 69-76-73—218 T17th John Burns Intercollegiate 73-75-75—223 T39th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 76-73-76—225 T39th National Invitational Tournament 75-69-76—220 T58th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 73-73-76—222 T54th Morris Williams Invitational 75-73-79—227 T24th Mountain West Championship 73-74-76—223 T18th NCAA Columbus Regional 76-73-71—220 T109th NCAA Championship 73-77-68—218 2013-14 Place Tournament T3rd Carmel Cup 60th William H. Tucker Intercollegiate T49th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T24th Isleworth Intercollegiate DNF Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T10th National Invitational Tournament 6th Jackrabbit Invitational T65th The Goodwin T5th Robert Kepler Invitational T18th Mountain West Championship T40th NCAA Sugar Grove Regional
Scores 73-72—145 75-80-78—233 77-76-72—225 73-71-75—219 W-78-75—153 73-72-67—212 69-75-71—215 75-73-73—221 72-71-73—216 74-69-75—218 81-79-72—232
McInerney's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2012-13 35 2,579 73.69 5 1 1 6 2013-14 31 2,289 73.84 5 4 2 9 TOTALS 66 4,868 73.76 10 5 3 15
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his second year with the Rebels ... Shot a 65 during the first round of the 2014 Jackrabbit Invitational, which tied the UNLV freshman record for low round ... His father, Monte, also played golf at UNLV (1989-92) and was a second-team All-American (1992) ... They are the first father/son combo to ever play for Coach Knight. 2013-14: Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors and made the Dean's Honor List ... Played in nine tournaments, totaling 25 rounds ... His best finishes were a third-place showing at the Jackrabbit Invitational and a tie for third at the Carmel Cup ... Recorded three top-20 finishes, two top-10s and two top-fives ... Shot par three times and was under par on three occasions ... His 65 at the Jackrabbit Invitational was the low round of the season among all Rebel individuals ... His scoring average of 74.24 was fifth on the team ... Finished second at the Rocky Mountain Open and third at the Southern Nevada Amateur ... Won the SNGA Medalist Series and also finished third at the Clark County Amateur. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2013 graduate of Foothill High School in Henderson, Nev. ... Was the 2012 Class 4A Sunrise Region Golfer of the Year, was named AllSouthern Nevada and also was selected All-Southwest League ... Won the state's 4A boys high school individual championship in 2011 and 2013, and also won the 2011 American Junior Golf Association's Las Vegas Junior Open ... Won the 2011 and 2013 Nevada State Regional Championship ... Won the 2012 Las Vegas City Amateur and Nevada State Regional Championship ... Finished second in the state's high school championship in 2002 and was 21st at the Callaway Junior World Championship ... Won the 2011 Southern Nevada Amateur and finished tied for 14th in that year's Callaway Junior World Championship ... Tied for 44th at the 2011 Pacific Coast Amateur ... Also was a starter for the Falcons in basketball, playing on the team from 2011-13 as a forward ... Lettered all four years in golf for Coach Paul DeSantis ... Team won two state championships and three regional championships. PERSONAL: Taylor Allen Montgomery was born Jan. 30, 1995, in Henderson, Nev. ... The son of Monte and Mikella Montgomery ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies ... Has a sister: Mckenzie (16). 70
Montgomery's Career Finishes
2013-14 Place Tournament T3rd Carmel Cup T32nd William H. Tucker Intercollegiate 54th Isleworth Intercollegiate T23rd John Burns Intercollegiate T17th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T49th National Invitational Tournament 3rd Jackrabbit Invitational 81st The Goodwin T61st Robert Kepler Invitational
Scores 71-74—145 74-79-75—228 77-73-76—226 73-72—145 71-77-75—223 73-72-76—221 65-75-72—212 77-75-73—225 74-79-78—231
Montgomery's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2013-14 25 1,856 74.24 3 2 2 6 TOTALS 25 1,856 74.24 3 2 2 6 71
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his first year with the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2014 graduate of Moanalua High School in Honolulu, Hawaii ... Was the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Individual State Champion in 2012 and 2014 ... Was the 2012 and 2013 Hawaii State Amateur Champion ... Set the tournament record in 2013 at 19-under ... Was the low amateur at the 2012 Hawaii Pearl Open ... Finished fifth at the 2012 Callaway Junior World Championship and made the round of 64 at the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur and 2013 U.S. Amateur Public Links ... Advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2014 U.S. Amateur Public Links and tied for sixth at the 2014 Sunnehanna Amateur ... Turned in a 70.5 scoring average as a senior ... His high school team, coached by Gordon Yuen, won the 2012 Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Championship ... He also played in the 2012 PGA Tour's Sony Open (73-73) as an amateur. PERSONAL: The son of Jay and Emiko Oda ... Majoring in business ... Has a sister, Tiffany (23).
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Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Used the 2012-13 season as a redshirt year. 2013-14: Played in the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, finishing 76th. 2012-13: Used the 2012-13 season as a redshirt year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Coronado High School in Henderson Nev. ... Played every match during his four years on varsity for Coach Joe Sawaia ... Had scoring averages of 37.5 for 9-hole and 76 for 18 as a senior, 37.8/76.3 as a junior and 41/77.3 as a sophomore ... Finished fourth at regionals in 2011 and 2012, sixth at state in 2011 and fifth at regionals in 2009 ... Team won the regional championship all four years and won state three consecutive times ... was a teammate of current Rebel golfer AJ McInerney. PERSONAL: Kenden John Slattery was born March 19, 1994, in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. ... The son of Tim and Debbie Slattery ... Majoring in public administration ... Has two siblings: Kyle (31) and Karly (29) ... His brother played hockey for Shattuck-Saint Mary's.
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Slattery's Career Finishes
2013-14 Place Tournament 76th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters
Scores 82-82-78—242
Thomas' Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2013-14 3 242 80.67 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 3 242 80.67 0 0 0 0
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Has played in 16 tournaments, totaling 46 rounds ... Has a 74.80 career scoring average with five top-20 finishes, three top-10s and two top-fives ... Has shot par or better in 11 rounds. 2013-14: Selected to the All-Mountain West team ... Played in 10 tournaments, totaling 29 rounds ... His top finish was a second-place showing at the Carmel Cup ... Also tied for fourth at the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate ... Recorded five top-20 finishes, three top-10s and two top-fives ... Shot one round at par and eight under par ... Had three rounds in the 60s ... His low round was a 68 during the first round of the National Invitational Tournament ... Turned in a scoring average of 73.66, which ranked third on the team ... Was co-medalist during stroke-play at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. 2012-13: Named to the Academic All-MW team ... Played in six tournaments, totaling 17 rounds with a scoring average of 76.76 ... Recorded two rounds at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for 41st at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate ... Won the Clark County Amateur. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Played in the No. 1 spot all four years on varsity for Coach David Fish ... Had scoring averages of 74.2 as a freshman, 72.7 as a sophomore, 71.6 as a junior and 69.8 as a senior ... Was his team's captain all four years, earned regional player of the year honors twice and was named all-state four times ... Was the 2010 AJGA Las Vegas Junior Champion ... Played on his high school's basketball team for three years, earning one letter. PERSONAL: Zane Robert Mitchell Thomas was born Feb. 23, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nev. ... The son of Bob and Susan Thomas ... Majoring in business ... Has one sibling: Van (18) ... His father played college golf and volleyball at UC Irvine.
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Thomas' Career Finishes
2012-13 Place Tournament T49th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational T53rd Jack Nicklaus Invitational T41st Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate T46th John Burns Intercollegiate T65th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T64th Morris Williams Invitational
Scores 72-80-73—225 81-84—165 73-75-73—221 77-72-80—229 77-76-80—233 76-84-72—232
2013-14 Place Tournament 2nd Carmel Cup T4th William H. Tucker Intercollegiate T39th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T43rd Isleworth Intercollegiate 33rd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T14th National Invitational Tournament T9th Jackrabbit Invitational T34th Robert Kepler Invitational T15th Mountain West Championship T31st NCAA Sugar Grove Regional
Scores 74-70—144 69-74-74—217 78-72-71—221 70-72-82—224 74-74-79—227 68-74-71—213 71-71-76—218 76-74-76—226 73-75-69—217 75-77-77—229
Thomas' Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2012-13 17 1,305 76.76 0 0 0 2 2014-15 29 2,136 73.66 5 3 2 9 TOTALS 46 3,441 74.80 5 3 2 11
Player Profiles
UNLV: Begins his second year with the Rebels. 2013-14: Was named to the Academic All-Mountain West team as well as the Dean's Honor List ... Played in six tournaments, totaling 16 rounds ... His best finish was 16th at the Carmel Cup ... Finished in the top-20 twice and shot par once and was under par twice ... Had a scoring average of 75.50, which was sixth on the team and second among freshmen. MESA COLLEGE: Attended Mesa College in San Diego, Calif., for one year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of La Jolla High School in La Jolla, Calif. ... Was a multiple All-Western League first team selection as well as All-CIF San Diego Section Division III award recipient ... Also qualified for numerous Junior Worlds and regionals ... Was selected first team all-league as a freshman and first team All-San Diego section as a sophomore and junior ... Lettered three years for the Vikings and Coach Bob Townsend ... His team was 14-4 his sophomore season and 13-5 his junior year. PERSONAL: Chris James Tuulik was born Aug. 1, 1994, in San Diego, Calif. ... The son of Arno and Darlene Tuulik ... Majoring in kinesiological sciences.
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Tuulik's Career Finishes
2013-14 Place Tournament 16th Carmel Cup T49th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate T74th John Burns Intercollegiate T62nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters T17th National Invitational Tournament T39th Jackrabbit Invitational
Scores 74-78—152 75-74-76—225 78-75—153 80-80-75—235 73-70-71—214 75-72-82—229
Tuulik's Career Scorecard
YEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER 2013-14 16 1,208 75.50 2 0 0 3 TOTALS 16 1,208 75.50 2 0 0 3 79
All-Time Roster
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Adams, Kent (1984-85) Anderson, Jeremy (1996-00) Askew, Brandon (2000-03)
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Ban, Shintaro (2014-pres.) Bandy, John (1986-88) Baran, Hank Barnhart, Hollis (1970-74) Baugh, Matt (1988-90) Belt, Jerry (1981-84) Berry, Charles (1983-87) Berry, Chris (1995-99) Biddle, Blake (2010-13) Bisbee, Jeff (1983-87) Blanchard, Greg Bobbitt, Redford (2013-pres.) Bowler, George Brown, Doug (1983-86)
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Campbell, Chad (1994-96) Carlson, Mitch (2002-2004) Carrigan, Kevin (2007-08) Carter, Marshall Chew III, Frederick (1992-93) Coffin, Bob Colleran, Dan Cooke, Scott (1987-88) Corbett, Clark (2000-02) Cortes, J.C. (1988-91) Creighton, Alan (1995-97)
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Davis, Ben (2014-pres.) Davis, Brien (1998-03) Deacon, J.C. (2001-05) Denton, Troy (2001-06) Dolan, Kim Dorsey, Daron (1994-98) Downs, Dennis (1985-86)
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Edwards. Matt (2003-04) Elliott, Bob (1988-89) Ellsworth, John (1984-86) Epstein, Jordan (2009-10) Ernst, Derek (2008-12) Eubank, Tom
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Feutz, James (2012-pres.) Fink, Jim (1986-87)
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Fischer, Steve (1984-87) Flynn, David (2011-14) Foulds, Brett (1999-02) Fowles, Casey (2004-06) Frola, Art Fryatt, Edward (1991-94)
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Gatto, C.J. (2003-08) Goethals, Brandon (1988-92) Gonzales, Andres (2003-06) Goyen, Hub (1988-91) Grant, Steve Green, Connor (2008-09) Grogan, Tim (1988-90)
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Hall, John Hamblin, Mike Han, Seung-su (2005-08) Hart, Stacey Hoffman, Charley (1995-99) Howard, Craig (1990-91) Husted, Rick (1984-85) Hunt, Sam (2003-07)
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Johnson, Carl (2011-pres.) Johnson, Dave (1990-95) Johnson, Hunter (1995-96)
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Kanda, Brett (2005-10) Kearney, Mike Keeney, Ryan (2002-07) Kendall, Skip (1982-86) Kenyon, Dave Kepler, Jim Kim, Arthur (2010-13) Kinsinger, Matt (2003-08) Kirk, Michael (1998-00) Kitayama, Kurt (2011-pres.) Klabacka, Matt Kolb, Todd (1988-90) Kraemer, Max (2009-11) Kupeyan, Calvin (1999-03)
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Lander, Scott (1996-01) Lane, Scott Leadbetter, Andy (2003-04) Lee, David (1993-94) Lee, Justin (2000-01) Leon, Chris (1988-91) Loska, Brandon (2004-08)
Love, T.J. (1992-93) Ludian, Scott Lunde, Bill (1993-98)
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Majors, Karsten (2009-11) Mariano, Carl Martin, Cameron (1988-89) Maruri, Nicholas (2010-pres.) Mays, Tyler (1998-01) McCullough, Lance (1994-95) McGraw, Jeff (1996) McInerney, AJ (2012-pres.) McNee, Bruce Miller, John (1983-87) Montgomery, Monte (1989-92) Montgomery, Taylor (2013-pres.) Moon, Ji (2007-09) Moore, Ryan (2001-05) Morales, Gilberto (1993-97) Mrva, Fran Mullaney, Rob Mullen, Bruce (1988-89)
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Neff, Joe (1984-88) Nottingham, Brandon (1993-95) Nygard, Russ (1996)
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O’Connor, Bill (1985-89) O’Shea, Darin Oda, John (2014-pres.) Oh, James (2000-01) Oh, Ted (1995-97) Olson, Eddie (2005-10) Osborn, Darin (1988-92)
Schultz, Dave Schutte, Warren (1989-93) Scott, Adam (1998-99) Seefus, Doug (1986-87) Sellinger, Art (1984-85) Seven, Rick (1979-81) Slattery, Kenden (2012-pres.) Smith, Colby (2008-12) Smith, Scott (1984-85) Speer, Don Starks, Mike Strandberg, Alexander (1999-00) Sul, Robert (1998-01) Sutton, Scott (1984-85) Sweeney, Tim (1985-86)
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Texter, Jarred (2004-08) Thomas, Zane (2012-pres.) Thompson, Gary (1989-91) Thornley, Christian (1997-01) Thurman, Clay (1991-92) Todd, Matt (1991-95) Tracey, John (1984-85) Trimble, Blake (2005-07) Turner, Gary Turner, Steve Tuulik, Chris (2013-pres.)
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Vance, Mike (1992-97) Vildhoj, Morten (1997-98) Von Hake, Carl
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Weston, Wes Whisman, Travis (2000-05) Whitaker, Chase (1992-95) Williams, Dale Wingfield, Scott (1997-01) Wooding, Jeremiah (2007-11) Wright, Jay
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Zankl, Scott (1992-94)
Pedigo, Kevin (1986-88) Penner, Kevin (2009-13) Pinjuv, Johnny (2006-10) Posey, Ryan (2002-03) Raitt, Andrew (1990-92) Rebollar, Daniel (1989-90) Rick, Tony (1983-85) Riley, Chris (1992-96) Ruiz, Mike (1994-97)
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Saari, Steve (1986-87) Sanchez, Ron Schroeder, Eric (1990-94)
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EDITOR’S NOTE:
This roster is a work in progress. Please notify the UNLV Sports Information Office at (702) 8953207 with corrections.
1998 National Champions
May 30, 1998 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - It was a lucky seventh for the UNLV golf team. The top-ranked Rebels, under head coach Dwaine Knight, withstood a final-round rally from Clemson and won their first-ever NCAA men’s golf title by three shots at the University of New Mexico’s Championship Golf Course (par 72, 2,748 yards). It marked only the second team national championship for UNLV in any sport as the men’s basketball team won in 1990. The Rebels, who won their record-breaking seventh tournament of the season, shot a finalround one-over-par 289 and finished the tournament at 34-under-par 1,118, setting the record for the lowest total in NCAA Championships history. The old mark was 23-under par, which was set by Arizona in 1992 and repeated by Stanford in 1994. UNLV also broke the NCAA Championships record for lowest score after the second-round. The Rebels were at 23-under par after the 36-hole cut, eclipsing the old mark set by Stanford in 1994 at 11-under. Knight, who’s best finish before this year at the NCAA Championships was second in 1996,
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then failed to make the cut in 1997, led his team to the title in only his 10th try with the Rebels. “This year we have won when we were ahead going into the final round, when we were coming from behind and when we were even,” Knight said. “The experience that we gained during the year really helped today. When you win a lot, you get comfortable with the fact that it will always come down to the final holes. It did today and we were ready.” Knight was also impressed with the way his team battled from the very beginning of the season and persevered. “After not making the cut last year and losing the players we did, for this team to gain the No. 1 spot again, coming in expected to win, and with the pressure, holding on for the victory makes me very proud.” Clemson finished 31-under par in second place, while Georgia Tech was second at 30-under, Oklahoma State was fourth at 25-under and Arizona State rounds out the top five, finishing 22-under par. Freshman James McLean of Minnesota shot a final-round 69 and hung on for the individual championship at 17-under-par 271.
“It’s a big thrill coming over from Australia and win it,” McLean said. “I was only a top-five or ten player there and to win it here (in the United States) means a lot. All of the best players are over here and I came here to play with the best.” With his 17-under, McLean tied the NCAA record held by John Inman (North Carolina, 1984), Phil Mickelson (Arizona State, 1992) and Justin Leonard (Texas, 1994) for lowest tournament total. UNLV junior Chris Berry, who had a nightmare of a tournament in 1996, as he finished dead last, led the Rebels and finished in a tie for second place one shot back at 16-under. “I am so proud of Chris,” Knight said. “For him to comeback and lead us to victory after his previous NCAA performance is just so special.” “One of the things that made me play so well was looking at the scoreboards,” Berry said. “When the team went low in the second round I kept looking at the updates on the board and we kept getting lower and lower. It really fired me up and I just wanted to help the team.” Also tying for second was Stanford’s Joel Kribel, TCU’s J.J. Henry and Clemson’s Charles Warren.
1998 National Champions
Jeremy Anderson proudly shows the 18th green’s flag.
Head Coach Dwaine Knight addresses the crowd after winning the championship.
Charley Hoffman and Casey Whalen begin to celebrate. The team in front of the leaderboard.
Knight kisses the 18th green.
Knight and Anderson share a special moment.
This Chris Berry shot saved the championship.
UNLV with its championship trophy. 83
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The Rebels with the trophy at their downtown rally.
Knight shares a moment with his parents at the downtown reception.
Knight addresses his fans after the team arrived back in Las Vegas.
Knight is presented with the Sears Trophy following the victory.
Knight with Lied Foundation Trustee Christina Hixon.
The Rebels and Hey Reb pose for a photo in front of their plane.
Knight shows Las Vegas his trophy.
Knight signs an autograph for a lucky fan.
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(L-R) Bob Cole, Christina Hixson, Knight, Tom Hartley and Charles Baron at the downtown reception.
1998 National Champions
Rebel gear was displayed at the Official All-Star Cafe following the championship.
Knight and Bill Lunde were honored at the Official All-Star Cafe.
Knight and the team were presented the Golfweek/Taylor Made No. 1 ranking trophy at the Sept. 12, 1998 football game.
Knight with his wife Debbie and Hey Reb.
The 1997-98 starting five and coaches. The Sears Trophy.
The Rebels were honored with a procession down Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.
UNLV in front of a billboard honoring its accomplishment of being on top of the polls.
Following the championship, Steve Wynn hosted the team at Shadow Creek. 85
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February 3, 1999
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A Day With The Thunderbirds
1998 National Champions
November 8, 1999
A Day With The President
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1991 National Champion
June 9, 1991 UNLV’s Schutte Wins NCAA Golf Title With 67 Las Vegas Review-Journal
of Georgia Tech as UNLV charged from 19th to eighth with a final-round score of 285, the
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- UNLV sopho-
best finishing round of the tournament.
more Warren Schutte made NCAA history
Saturday while stopping the historic chances
Dwaine Knight, exclaimed after watching the
of Arizona State’s Phil Mickelson.
Big West Conference Player of the Year win
Schutte shot a tournament-low round of
his fourth straight tournament on the strength
five-under par 67 at Poppy Hills to become the
of six birdies and an eagle. “Physically and
first foreign-born player to win the NCAA Golf
fundamentally his game has improved, but
Championships.
the biggest improvement he has made is
mentally. His composure now is one of the
“The key for me today is that I played
“Absolutely incredible,” Schutte’s coach,
the par fives at six-under and had four eagle
best I’ve ever seen.”
putts,” said Schutte, of Durban, South Africa.
In team competition, senior Scott
Schutte’s four-day 72-70-74-67--283 was
DeSerrano shot a 70 and sophomores Jaxon
good for a three-shot victory over David Duval
Brigman and Craig Hainline added 72s as Oklahoma State won its seventh team championship and first since 1987. The Cowboys, who led after the second round, scored 287 for a 1,161 total to overtake North Carolina. The Tar Heels, who led
Schutte was on top of the collegiate golf world in 1991.
by three strokes after the third round, shot 297 to finish at 1,168. Mickelson, the U.S. Amateur champion, failed in his bid to join Ben Crenshaw, formerly of Texas, as the only three-time individual champion. The left-hander, one of only three golfers to win a PGA Tour event as an amateur, finished in a five-way tie for fourth at 289. Rounding out UNLV’s scores were Monte Montgomery, 80-7578-70--303; Chris Leon, 77-74-7876--305; Darin Osborne, 80-73-8073--306; and Andrew Raitt, 84-75The NCAA crown was Schutte’s fourth straight win.
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75-75--309.
“This carries a lot of weight for our program,” said Knight, whose team enjoyed its highest finish ever in the finals after placing 18th last year and 27th in 1989.
“This shows a lot,” Schutte said. “We played
with a lot of guts and a lot of pride. That says a lot about the program.” Schutte became first rebel golfer inducted to unlv hall of fame
Warren Schutte was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. He was the school’s first men’s individual national champion in any sport and he also holds the honor of being the first-ever Rebel golfer inducted. Former Rebel golfers Chad Campbell and Chris Riley were both inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2008, UNLV's 1998 national championship team was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2010, Jeremy Anderson entered the Hall.
2004 National Champion
June 4, 2004 UNLV’s Moore Wins National Championship HOT SPRINGS, Va. -- UNLV junior Ryan Moore won the second individual men's golf national championship in school history as he completed his final round with a 66 at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. Playing in a steady, cold rain, Moore, the nation's second-ranked player, won the title by six strokes over Wake Forest's Bill Haas and Arizona's Chris Nallen, ranked No. 1 and No. 4 respectively. "It's hard to put it into words right now," Moore said of his win. "It means a lot. This was the goal at the beginning of the year, just to even get here. So to pull out a victory, it's hard to put it into words right now." "I've played six rounds of golf with Ryan this week, four rounds and two practice rounds, and it was pretty special," said Haas. "He shot a 66 in the final round. I would have had to shoot a 62 just to tie him. So I didn't really have a shot. So my hat's off to him. He beat me. I played my game and he played better." With the victory, Moore brings home UNLV's third national title in men's golf. Warren Schutte won the individual crown in
1991, and the Rebels captured the team title in 1998. "I'm really proud of him," head coach Dwaine Knight said. "I thought it was a fabulous round when he needed it. He's been so consistent all year, and this was another great round under tough conditions." Moore, of Puyallup, Wash., finished the 72-hole tournament at 13-under par. He carded rounds of 67, 70, 64 and 66 at the par-70, 6,679-yard Cascades Course at the Homestead Resort, including 20 birdies and an eagle. "I wasn't worried about anyone else," Moore said. "I was just out there trying to take care of my own business and play the way I knew I could. I knew, with a couple of shots lead, that if I went out and played a solid round, then I'd be virtually uncatchable, especially with the rain and the conditions today. It was that irritating weather, which kind of gets to you after a while. But I wasn't going out there thinking I could shoot 72 or 73 and pull it out. I knew I had to play good with these guys chasing me." In winning his third tournament of the year, Moore becomes the first player since Arizona State's Jim Carter in 1983 to take the NCAA Championship while playing as an individual without his team. The win was not just his third of the year, but his third in his last five tournaments. In fact, the Rebel ace has not finished worse than third since late March. He also claimed the Palmer Award, presented annually to the national champion, and
unsurprisingly earned first-team All-American honors. Along with the honors, Moore also etched his name into the school record books in a few places. With a total score of 267, he broke Chris Berry's school record for low 72-hole score by five strokes. His 69.38 scoring average also shattered the school's single season record of 70.85 held by Jeremy Anderson, and his career scoring average of 71.15 bested Anderson's 72.01 total. He also carded the school's best first, third and final round scores in the NCAA Championship, and his third-round 64 is the lowest total by any Rebel at the national finals.
Moore won the NCAA Championship by six strokes.
In addition to the NCAA title, Moore also won the 2004 U.S. Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links, Western Amateur and Sahalee Players Championships. 89
Setting A New Standard
RYAN MOORE
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The most heralded player in the UNLV golf program’s history, former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore experienced unequaled success at the collegiate and amateur levels beginning with the summer of 2004. Moore’s college career, which ran from 2001-05, was unparalleled, both in terms of his senioryear accomplishments as well as his sustained performance while competing for UNLV. In his senior year alone, he competed in nine college events, winning three times and finishing third in three others. In fact, he never finished lower than sixth place in any of the tournaments he played in. Moore also capped his final year with a fifth-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championship, an event he won in 2004. His 28-round scoring average of 69.29 was tops in the nation and set the UNLV seasonal record. For his college career, he played in 136 rounds and turned in a scoring average of 70.76. He also placed 13th at the 2005 Masters, earning him low amateur honors and a return trip to Augusta in 2006. Moore’s incredible senior season was rewarded with the recognition of winning every major player of the year honor that is given out in collegiate golf - the Ben Hogan Award, the Nicklaus Award and the Haskins Award. Moore became just the second UNLV student-athlete to win his respective sport’s national player of the year award - the first was men’s basketball’s Larry Johnson in 1991. Moore also received national attention when he set a new standard in amateur golf in 2004 by winning five major amateur championships, a feat that may never be matched. He captured the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA, the U.S. Amateur Public Links, the Western Amateur and the Sahalee Players Championships to become the first golfer to ever win all five events in the same year. The four-time All-American became just the third UNLV golfer in program history to earn first team honors twice (2004 and 2005). He also captured the Golfstat Cup title in 2004-05, which is awarded annually to the college golfer with the lowest yearly scoring average as was the nation’s top-ranked player for the entire season. His 69.29 was the second lowest seasonal scoring average in NCAA history. Moore was also named the Mountain West Golfer of the Year for the second straight season in 2004-05 and made the All-MW team for the fourth time. He captured UNLV’s Sportsman of the Year award all four of his years at UNLV. Moore had the opportunity to turn professional after his junior season, but chose to return to school for his senior year. He is currently on the PGA Tour and has recorded three victories: the 2009 Wyndham Championship, the 2012 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and the 2013 CIMB Classic.
Media Exposure
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Media Exposure
New York Times
, with Ryan Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz, a CBS er. nn Hogan Award Di Moore at the 2005
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USA Today
Rebel Records Individual Tournament Records Low 18
1. 2. 17.
63 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Jeremy Anderson Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Derek Ernst Colby Smith Jarred Texter Travis Whisman Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Chris Riley Warren Schutte Edward Fryatt Taylor Montgomery Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Brett Kanda Brett Kanda Eddie Olson Seung-su Han Seung-su Han Seung-su Han Jarred Texter Ryan Moore Jarred Texter Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Keeney Adam Scott Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Chris Berry Bill Lunde Bill Lunde Bill Lunde Mike Ruiz Warren Schutte Hub Goyen
Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.
1998-99 2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2006-07 2004-05 2004-05 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 1999-00 1993-94 1992-93 1992-93 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2011-12 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2006-07 2006-07 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 1998-99 1998-99 1997-98 1997-98 1997-98 1997-98 1996-97 1994-95 1991-92 1989-90
Low 54
Adam Scott’s round of 65 at the 1999 John A. Burns Intercollegiate marked the first time a UNLV freshman had scored that low in a round.
1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 11. 15. 22. 27.
196 198 199 201 201 201 202 202 202 202 203 203 203 203 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 205 205 205 205 205 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206
Savane College All-America Mountain West Championship Mountain West Championship Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate William H. Tucker Invitational PING Arizona Intercollegiate Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship John A. Burns Intercollegiate NCAA Championships National Invitation Tournament Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Preview by PING and Golfweek Golf World Collegiate Invitational William H. Tucker Intercollegiate GolfWorld Collegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate Jackrabbit Invitational Western Refining All-America Golf Classic Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Mountain West Championship Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational PING Arizona Intercollegiate Turtle Bay Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Mountain West Championship John Burns Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate Nelson Invitational William H. Tucker Invitational John A. Burns Intercollegiate ASU Invitational John A. Burns Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate GolfWorld Invitational John A. Burns Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate NCAA Championships Big Island Intercollegiate Big West Championships NCAA West Regional NCAA West Regional Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Kevin Penner Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Hub Goyen Nicholas Maruri Seung-su Han Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Travis Whisman Michael Kirk Jeremy Anderson Chris Berry Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Derek Ernst C.J. Gatto Adam Scott Chris Riley Blake Biddle Kevin Penner Seung-su Han Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Derek Ernst Jarred Texter Jarred Texter Blake Trimble Andres Gonzales Jarred Texter Ryan Moore Jarred Texter Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Warren Schutte James Oh
Low 72 (NCAA Championship)
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1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 10. 12.
267 272 279 279 281 281 282 283 283 285 285 287 287 287
Ryan Moore Chris Berry Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk Bill Lunde Chris Riley Ryan Moore Charley Hoffman Warren Schutte Jeremy Anderson Ed Fryatt Gilberto Morales Chris Riley Warren Schutte
Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr.
Records since 1988-89 unless otherwise noted
2003-04 1997-98 1999-00 1999-00 1997-98 1993-94 2004-05 1997-98 1990-91 1997-98 1991-92 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92
Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr.
Jeremy Anderson holds the school record for low 18-hole round with a 63 at the Savane College All-America in 1998-99. 2004-05 1999-00 2012-13 2003-04 1998-99 1989-90 2011-12 2007-08 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 1998-99 1997-98 1997-98 2012-13 2011-12 2011-12 2009-10 2006-07 1999-00 1993-94 2012-13 2009-10 2007-08 2004-05 1999-00 2012-13 2011-12 2009-10 2008-09 2008-09 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2005-06 2005-06 2004-05 2004-05 2003-04 2003-04 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 2000-01
John A. Burns Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate Western Refining All-America Golf Classic Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Savane All-American NCAA West Regional Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate ASU Thunderbird Invitational Western Refining All-America Classic Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate GolfWorld Invitational John A. Burns Intercollegiate NCAA Championship ASU Thunderbird Invitational Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate PING Arizona Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate John Hancock All-American Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Turtle Bay Intercollegiate Williams H. Tucker Invitational Golf World Collegiate Invitational Mountain West Championship Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate PING Arizona Intercollegiate College All-America Golf Classic District 7 Shootout Cougar Classic John Burns Intercollegiate Hall of Fame Invitational Nelson Invitational Mountain West Championships John A. Buns Intercollegiate William H. Tucker Intercollegiate John A. Burns Intercollegiate Big West Championships John A. Burns Intercollegiate
Chris Berry’s 16-under-par finish at the 1998 NCAA Championship sealed the Rebels’ first national title.
Rebel Records Individual Season Records Scoring Average
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 27. 28. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 37. 39. 41. 43. 44. 45.
69.29 69.39 70.85 71.18 71.33 71.39 71.40 71.43 71.60 71.61 71.65 71.66 71.70 71.83 71.83 71.89 71.93 72.08 72.09 72.10 72.23 72.29 72.33 72.38 72.38 72.39 72.41 72.42 72.42 72.44 72.46 72.47 72.51 72.52 72.53 72.53 72.55 72.55 72.56 72.56 72.58 72.58 72.59 72.64 72.68
Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Chris Riley Seung-su Han Derek Ernst Jarred Texter Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Kevin Penner Michael Kirk Kevin Penner Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Bill Lunde Blake Biddle Derek Ernst Andres Gonzales Travis Whisman Warren Schutte Andres Gonzales Ryan Keeney Brandon Loska Seung-su Han Jeremy Anderson Sam Hunt Colby Smith Eddie Olson Warren Schutte Travis Whisman Ryan Keeney Jarred Texter Charley Hoffman Ed Fryatt C.J. Gatto Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Ryan Moore Scott Lander Nicholas Maruri Warren Schutte Kurt Kitayama Chris Riley Carl Jonson
Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
2004-05 2003-04 1999-00 1993-94 2007-08 2011-12 2006-07 2009-10 2008-09 2011-12 1999-00 2012-13 2002-03 1997-98 1997-98 2011-12 2010-11 2005-06 2004-05 1991-92 2004-05 2004-05 2007-08 2006-07 1998-99 2004-05 2009-10 2007-08 1990-91 2002-03 2006-07 2005-06 1997-98 1992-93 2006-07 2010-11 2008-09 2006-07 2001-02 2000-01 2011-12 1992-93 2013-14 1994-95 2013-14
Ryan Moore turned in the top seasonal scoring average in Rebel history in back-to-back seasons and recorded the lowest 54-hole tournament total with 196 at the Burns in 2004-05.
Warren Schutte ended the 1991 season with four straight victories, still the most wins in a season by any Rebel player.
Since the 1993-94 season, nobody has come close to matching the 49 rounds played by Ed Fryatt (left) and Chris Riley.
Rounds 1. 3. 5. 10.
49 49 48 48 45 45 45 45 45 44 44 44
Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Ed Fryatt Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Chris Riley Monte Montgomery Ed Fryatt Hub Goyen Chris Riley Chad Campbell Gilberto Morales
So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So.
Victories (Since 1985-86) 1. 2. 5. 13.
4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Warren Schutte Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Chris Riley Kevin Penner Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Ed Fryatt Ed Fryatt Hub Goyen Kurt Kitayama Blake Biddle Blake Biddle Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Kevin Penner Colby Smith Eddie Olson Eddie Olson Matt Kinsinger Andres Gonzales Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk Chris Berry Michael Kirk Bill Lunde Chad Campbell Ted Oh Chris Riley Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Hub Goyen Steve Fischer
Consecutive Victories 1. 2.
4 2
Warren Schutte Ed Fryatt
1993-94 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1992-93 1992-93 1991-92 1991-92 1988-89 1994-95 1994-95 1994-95
So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr.
1990-91 2004-05 2003-04 1993-94 2012-13 2011-12 2009-10 1998-99 1997-98 1993-94 1992-93 1989-90 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2011-12 2010-11 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2005-06 2005-06 2002-03 1999-00 1999-00 1998-99 1998-99 1996-97 1995-96 1995-96 1994-95 1991-92 1989-90 1988-89 1985-86
So. Jr.
1990-91 1992-93
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Rebel Records Individual Career Records Scoring Average
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 27. 28. 29. 30.
70.76 71.80 72.01 72.20 72.31 72.35 72.49 72.50 72.65 72.68 72.72 72.72 72.79 72.94 73.02 73.11 73.17 73.24 73.31 73.36 73.38 73.46 73.52 73.54 73.56 73.56 73.63 73.76 73.82 73.91
Ryan Moore Derek Ernst Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk Seung-su Han Kevin Penner Blake Biddle Eddie Olson Chris Riley Warren Schutte Jarred Texter Travis Whisman Andres Gonzales Ed Fryatt Carl Jonson Ji Moon Hub Goyen Kurt Kitayama Matt Kinsinger C.J. Gatto Ryan Keeney Brett Kanda Adam Scott Charley Hoffman Bill Lunde Scott Lander Monte Montgomery AJ McInerney Mike Ruiz Ted Oh
Victories 1. 2. 3. 5. 8.
7 6 5 5 4 4 4 2 2 2
Rounds 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20.
179 178 170 154 147 142 140 139 136 132 131 126 125 125 124 117 117 106 103 102
(Min. 42 rounds) 136-9,624 147-10,556 154-11,089 79-5,704 101-7,303 140-10,129 97-7,032 131-9,498 178-12,932 179-13,009 126-9,163 124-9,018 90-6,551 142-10,358 106-7,740 63-4,606 103-7,536 91-6,665 75-5,498 83-6,089 89-6,531 117-8,595 42-3,088 90-6,619 102-7,503 125-9,195 125-9,204 66-4,868 139-10,261 76-5,617
Ryan Moore Warren Schutte Kevin Penner Jeremy Anderson Derek Ernst Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Blake Biddle Eddie Olson Michael Kirk
2001-05 1989-93 2009-13 1996-00 2008-12 1992-96 1991-94 2010-13 2005-10 1998-00
Warren Schutte Chris Riley Darin Osborn Jeremy Anderson Derek Ernst Ed Fryatt Kevin Penner Mike Ruiz Ryan Moore Gilberto Morales Eddie Olson Jarred Texter Scott Lander Monte Montgomery Travis Whisman Brett Kanda Brandon Goethals Carl Jonson Hub Goyen Bill Lunde
1989-93 1992-96 1988-92 1996-00 2008-12 1991-94 2009-13 1993-97 2001-05 1993-97 2005-10 2004-08 1996-01 1989-92 2000-05 2006-10 1988-92 2011-SA 1988-91 1994-98
2001-05 2008-12 1996-00 1998-00 2005-08 2009-13 2010-13 2005-10 1992-96 1989-93 2004-08 2000-05 2003-06 1991-94 2011-SA 2007-09 1988-91 2011-SA 2004-08 2004-08 2002-07 2006-10 1998-99 1995-99 1994-98 1996-01 1989-92 2012-SA 1993-97 1995-97
Team Season Records Victories 1. 2. 4. 8. 11.
7 1997-98 5 2011-12 5 1998-99 4 2009-10 4 1996-97 4 1995-96 4 1993-94 3 2013-14 3 2004-05 3 1994-95 2 2008-09 2 2007-08 2 2006-07 2 2005-06 2 1992-93 2 1991-92 2 1990-91 2 1989-90
WINNING PERCENTAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 10. 11. 16. 18.
.467 (7-15) .417 (5-12) .385 (5-13) .286 (4-14) .286 (4-14) .267 (4-15) .267 (4-15) .250 (3-12) .250 (3-12) .200 (3-15) .167 (2-12) .167 (2-12) .167 (2-12) .167 (2-12) .167 (2-12) .143 (2-14) .143 (2-14) .133 (2-15) .133 (2-15)
1997-98 2011-12 1998-99 2009-10 1995-96 1996-97 1993-94 2013-14 2004-05 1994-95 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2001-02 1990-91 1989-90 1992-93 1991-92
The school’s first All-American in golf, Hub Goyen marched to the Rebels’ first individual win in the postseason at the 1990 West Regional.
Consecutive Victories 1. 2.
3 1997-98 2 2011-12 (twice) 2 2009-10 2 2001-02 2 1998-99 (twice) 2 1993-94 2 1992-93
MEDALISTS (Since ‘85-86) 1. 5. 10.
4 2011-12 4 1998-99 4 1993-94 4 1990-91 3 2012-13 3 2009-10 3 2004-05 3 2003-04 3 1989-90 2 2010-11 2 2005-06 2 1997-98 2 1995-96 2 1992-93 2 1999-00
Ryan Moore holds the best career scoring average in Rebel golf history by more than one full stroke.
Consecutive MEDALISTS Michael Kirk ranks fourth on the school’s career scoring average list at 72.20.
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1. 2.
4 2 2 2
1990-91 (Schutte, Schutte, Schutte, Schutte) 2011-12 (Penner, Biddle) 1993-94 (Riley, Fryatt) 1992-93 (Fryatt, Fryatt)
MARGIN OF VICTORY 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 11. 12. 15. 17.
23 22 21 20 20 17 16 16 15 15 13 11 11 11 10 10 8 8
Mountain West Championships Big West Championships Big West Championships Jackrabbit Invitational William H. Tucker Intercollegiate Shoot-Out at Angel Park William H. Tucker Invitational Big Island Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship NCAA West Regional Big West Championships William H. Tucker Invitational U.S. Collegiate Champ. John A. Burns Intercollegiate. Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship William H. Tucker Invitational Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate
1999-00 1993-94 1995-96 2013-14 1995-96 2007-08 2009-10 1996-97 2004-05 1993-94 1992-93 2008-09 1998-99 1997-98 2005-06 2005-06 2011-12 2009-10
Rebel Records Year By Year TEAM STATISTICS Year
1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
# of Tourn. 15 14 14 15 15 15 15 14 15 15 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 14 13 12 13 12
Conf. Finish NCAA Reg. Finish NCAA Champ. Finish 4th (Big West) 2nd (Big West) 2nd (Big West) 1st (Big West) 1st (Big West) 1st (Big West) 2nd (Big West) 1st (Big West) 2nd (WAC) 2nd (WAC) 2nd (WAC) 1st (MW) 5th (MW) 1st (MW) T4th (MW) 3rd (MW) 2nd (MW) 3rd (MW) 2nd (MW) 4th (MW) 3rd (MW) 3rd (MW) 3rd (MW) 3rd (MW) T2nd (MW) 3rd (MW)
Scoring Average Year Player 1988-89 Hub Goyen 1989-90 Hub Goyen 1990-91 Warren Schutte 1991-92 Warren Schutte 1992-93 Ed Fryatt 1993-94 Chris Riley 1994-95 Chris Riley 1995-96 Mike Ruiz 1996-97 Ted Oh 1997-98 Jeremy Anderson Bill Lunde 1998-99 Jeremy Anderson 1999-00 Jeremy Anderson 2000-01 Scott Lander 2001-02 Ryan Moore 2002-03 Ryan Moore 2003-04 Ryan Moore 2004-05 Ryan Moore 2005-06 Andres Gonzales 2006-07 Jarred Texter 2007-08 Seung-su Han 2008-09 Eddie Olson 2009-10 Derek Ernst 2010-11 Derek Ernst 2011-12 Derek Ernst 2012-13 Kevin Penner 2013-14 Kurt Kitayama
5th 1st 3rd 3rd 4th 1st 5th 2nd 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 11th 3rd T3rd 11th 1st 10th T16th 24th 7th T3rd 12th 8th 4th 9th
Class Avg. So. 73.55 Jr. 72.86 So. 72.42 Jr. 72.10 Jr. 72.52 So. 71.18 Jr. 72.64 Jr. 73.86 So. 72.79 So. 71.83 Sr. 71.83 Jr. 72.38 Sr. 70.85 Sr. 72.56 Fr. 72.56 So. 71.70 Jr. 69.39 Sr. 69.29 Sr. 72.08 Jr. 71.40 Jr. 71.33 Jr. 71.60 So. 71.43 Jr. 71.93 Sr. 71.39 Sr. 71.66 Jr. 72.59
Scott Lander led the team and finished second in the Mountain West with a 72.56 scoring average as a senior in 2000-01.
27th 18th 8th 4th 8th 7th 15th 2nd 22nd 1st 6th 6th N/A 23rd 13th N/A 8th 19th N/A N/A N/A T21st N/A N/A T6th (Elite Eight) N/A
Team 1st 1 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 4 7 5 1 0 2 1 0 3 2 2 2 2 4 0 5 1 3
Team 2nd 3 4 5 1 1 2 2 4 5 2 4 3 1 1 2 2 5 2 2 1 1 0 3 2 3 0
Worst Finish 27th 18th 11th 8th 13th 11th 15th 10th 22nd 11th 8th 11th 16th 23rd 13th 12th 9th 19th T16th 24th 12th 21st 12th 8th 11th 12th
Indiv. Champs 2 3 4 1 2 4 1 2 1 2 4 2 0 0 1 3 3 2 0 1 1 3 2 4 3 1
Ted Oh’s victory at the 1996 IGT/Rebel Classic is still the only win by a freshman in school history.
Wins
Year Player 1989-89 Hub Goyen 1989-90 Hub Goyen 1990-91 Warren Schutte 1991-92 Warren Schutte 1992-93 Ed Fryatt 1993-94 Chris Riley 1994-95 Chris Riley 1995-96 Chad Campbell Ted Oh 1996-97 Bill Lunde 1997-98 Jeremy Anderson 1998-99 Jeremy Anderson 1999-00 Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk 2000-01 None 2001-02 None 2002-03 Ryan Moore 2003-04 Ryan Moore 2004-05 Ryan Moore 2005-06 Andres Gonzales Matt Kinsinger 2007-08 Eddie Olson 2008-09 Eddie Olson 2009-10 Derek Ernst Colby Smith 2010-11 Derek Ernst Kevin Penner 2011-12 Kevin Penner Blake Biddle Derek Ernst 2012-13 Kevin Penner Blake Biddle 2013-14 Kurt Kitayama
Class Wins So. 1 Jr. 2 So. 4 Jr. 1 Jr. 2 So. 3 Jr. 1 Sr. 1 Fr. 1 Jr. 1 So. 2 Jr. 2 Sr. 1 Sr. 1 So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.
1 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1
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Champions Team Victories
2014 Jackrabbit Invitational 2014 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 2013 Carmel Cup 2013 ASU Thunderbird Invitational 2012 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 2012 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 2011 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2011 William H. Tucker Invitational 2011 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 2010 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 2010 John Burns Intercollegiate 2009 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2009 William H. Tucker Invitational 2009 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2008 William H. Tucker Invitational 2008 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2007 Shoot-Out at Angel Park 2007 Morris Williams Intercollegiate 2007 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 2006 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2005 William H. Tucker Invitational 2005 NCAA West Regional 2005 ASU Thunderbird Invitational 2005 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2002 Turtle Bay Intercollegiate 2002 Mountain West Championship 2002 Kepler Intercollegiate 2000 Mountain West Championship 1999 Bellsouth Yellow Pages Intercollegiate 1999 U.S. Collegiate Golf Championship 1999 Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational 1999 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 1998 GolfWorld Collegiate Invitational 1998 NCAA Championship 1998 Bellsouth Yellow Pages Intercollegiate 1998 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 1998 Taylor Made/Waikoloa Intercollegiate 1998 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 1998 Rolex Match Play Championship 1998 PING/Golfweek Preview 1997 NCAA West Regional 1997 Morris Williams Intercollegiate 1997 Taylor Made/Big Island Classic 1997 PING/GolfWeek Preview Invitational 1996 Big West Conference Championship 1996 Golf Digest Collegiate 1995 IGT/Rebel Classic 1995 William H. Tucker Invitational 1995 Morris Williams Intercollegiate 1995 IGT/Rebel Classic 1995 Topy Cup 1994 NCAA West Regional 1994 Big West Conference Championship 1993 IGT/Rebel Classic 1993 PING/GolfWeek Preview Invitational 1993 Big West Conference Championship 1993 BYU/Franklin Quest Cougar Classic 1992 Big West Conference Championship 1992 Taylor Made/Big Island Classic 1991 John A. Burns Invitational 1991 Western Intercollegiate 1990 NCAA West Regional 1989 UC Irvine Anteater Invitational 1989 New Mexico State Classic
The 1997-98 squad set the school record with seven team victories, including the NCAA title. 98
Warren Schutte won six tournaments in his career.
Kurt Kitayama Kevin Penner Kevin Penner Blake Biddle Derek Ernst Blake Biddle Kevin Penner Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Colby Smith Eddie Olson Eddie Olson Matt Kinsinger Andres Gonzales Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Michael Kirk Jeremy Anderson Chris Berry Michael Kirk Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Bill Lunde Chad Campbell Ted Oh Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Chris Riley Chris Riley Ed Fryatt Ed Fryatt Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Warren Schutte Hub Goyen Hub Goyen Warren Schutte Hub Goyen Steve Fischer
With three wins during the 2004-05 season, Ryan Moore became the winningest Rebel in history with seven career victories.
Individual Medalists
2014 Jackrabbit Invitational 2013 Mountain West Championship 2012 Western Refining All-America Golf Classic 2012 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2012 ASU Thunderbird Invitational 2012 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 2012 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 2011 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 2011 Mountain West Championship 2011 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 2009 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2009 William H. Tucker Invitational 2009 William H. Tucker Invitational 2008 William H. Tucker Invitational 2008 Mountain West Championship 2006 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2005 William H. Tucker Invitational 2005 Hall of Fame Invitational 2005 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 2004 William H. Tucker Invitational 2004 NCAA Championship 2004 Mountain West Championship 2004 National Invitation Tournament 2003 Toyota Men’s Collegiate Championship 2000 Mountain West Championship 2000 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 1999 U.S. Collegiate Golf Championship 1999 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 1999 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 1999 Savane College All-America Golf Classic 1998 GolfWorld Invitational 1998 Bellsouth Yellow Pages Intercollegiate 1997 Taylor Made/Big Island Intercollegiate 1996 Golf Digest Collegiate 1995 IGT/Rebel Classic 1995 Topy Cup 1994 NCAA West Regional 1994 Big West Conference Championship 1993 IGT/Rebel Classic 1993 John Hancock All-American 1993 William H. Tucker Invitational 1993 Big West Conference Championship 1993 BYU/Franklin Quest Cougar Classic 1992 Big West Conference Championship 1991 Oak Tree Invitational 1991 Big West Conference Championship 1991 NCAA West Regional 1991 NCAA Championship 1990 NCAA West Regional 1990 BYU Cougar Classic 1989 New Mexico State Classic 1988 New Mexico State Classic 1985 Stanford U.S. Invitational
Postseason Records Team Victories All-Time:........................................... 10 Season:...................................2 (1994) Rounds Under Par Season:.................................10 (2000) Low Round Finals:.......................................269 (1998) First rd:................................284 (2005) .............................................284 (1998) .............................................284 (1992) Second rd:...........................269 (1998) Third rd:...............................272 (2013) Fourth rd:.............................281 (2000)
Hub Goyen’s shocking win at the 1990 NCAA West Regional in Las Cruces was outshined only by the team’s stunning victory, its first in a postseason event.
Chris Berry shot four straight sub-par rounds en route to a runner-up finish at the 1998 national finals.
Regional:..................................271 (1992) First rd:................................276 (1990) Second rd:...........................271 (1992) Third rd:...............................274 (1990) Conference:................. 271 (2009 & 2010) First rd:................................275 (2007) Second rd:.............. 271 (2009 & 2010) Third rd:...............................276 (2014)
UNLV in the Record books NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP Records TEAM Under-par after two rounds............................. - 23............... UNLV...........................1998
NCAA Regional Records TEAM Most Consecutive Appearances....................... 26*............... UNLV plus 1 other school * still active
Mountain West Records TEAM Best 54-Hole Score.................................845 (-19)............... UNLV...........................2000 Margin of victory................................................ 23............... UNLV...........................2000 INDIVIDUAL Best 54-Hole Score (to par)....................206 (-10)............... Ryan Moore.................2004 UNLV holds no Western Athletic Conference or Big West Conference Championship records.
Individual Rounds Played Season:............................ 10, by many Career:......... 40, Ryan Moore, 2002-05 ........................40, Chris Riley, 1993-96 ................40, Warren Schutte, 1990-93 Victories Season:......... 3, Warren Schutte, 1991 Career:......4, Warren Schutte, 1990-93 Rounds Under Par Tourney: .........4, Chris Berry, 1998 NCAA Finals Season:.............. 8, Ryan Moore, 2004 ....................8, Jeremy Anderson, 2000 ............................ 8, Michael Kirk, 2000 Career:......... 20, Ryan Moore, 2002-05 ................19, Warren Schutte, 1990-93
Low Round Finals:.................... 64, Ryan Moore, 2004 First rd:............. 67, Ryan Moore, 2004 Second rd:............ 65, Bill Lunde, 1998 Third rd:............ 64, Ryan Moore, 2004 Fourth rd:.......... 66, Ryan Moore, 2005 .......................... 66, Ryan Moore, 2004 Regional:.......... 65, Warren Schutte, 1992 ............................65, Hub Goyen, 1990 First rd:.................. 66, Ed Fryatt, 1994 Second rd:... 65, Warren Schutte, 1992 Third rd:..............65, Hub Goyen, 1990
Conference:........... 64, Eddie Olson, 2010 ........................... 64, Derek Ernst, 2011 First rd:..........65, Seung-su Han, 2007 .............................. 65, Mike Ruiz, 1995 Second rd:........ 64, Eddie Olson, 2010 ........................... 64, Derek Ernst, 2011 Low Tournament Third rd:.......... 67, Kevin Penner, 2013 Finals:.................. 267, Ryan Moore, 2004 ..........................67, Blake Biddle, 2012 Regional:...............201, Hub Goyen, 1990 .......................... 67, Eddie Olson, 2010 Conference:....... 206, Kevin Penner, 2013 ...........................67, Brett Kanda, 2007 ........................ 206, Ryan Moore, 2004 .......................... 67, Ryan Moore, 2004 ................... 206, Warren Schutte, 1992 ..................... 67, Warren Schutte, 1992
Michael Kirk (right) led the Rebels to a 23-stroke victory at the inaugural Mountain West Championship while capturing the individual crown.
Ryan Moore set a MW Championship record for low 54-hole score with a 10-under 206 when he won the conference title in 2004.
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UNLV Honors All-America Selections
Individual Honors National Coach of the Year Dwaine Knight (1998) Dwaine Knight (1991) District Coach of the Year Dwaine Knight (2005) Dwaine Knight (1998) Dwaine Knight (1991) conference Coach of the Year Dwaine Knight (MW, 2002) Dwaine Knight (WAC, 1998) Dwaine Knight (Big West, 1989)
2005
Kevin Penner (HM) Derek Ernst (HM) Kevin Penner (HM) Derek Ernst (3rd) Eddie Olson (HM) Jarred Texter (HM) Andres Gonzales (3rd) Jarred Texter (HM) Ryan Moore (1st) Ryan Keeney (HM) Ryan Moore (1st) Ryan Moore (2nd) Ryan Moore (HM) Scott Lander (HM)
2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 -
Jeremy Anderson (1st) Michael Kirk (3rd) Jeremy Anderson (1st) Michael Kirk (2nd) Chris Berry (HM) Adam Scott (HM) Jeremy Anderson (2nd) Bill Lunde (2nd) Chris Berry (HM) Charley Hoffman (HM) Bill Lunde (3rd) Ted Oh (HM) Chad Campbell (3rd) Chris Riley (HM) Mike Ruiz (HM) Ted Oh (HM)
conference Freshman of the Year 2011 Blake Biddle (MW) 2006 Seung-su Han (MW) 2005 Jarred Texter (MW) 2002 Ryan Moore (MW) 2001 James Oh (MW)
All-Conference Selections 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Mountain West
Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Zane Thomas Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Colby Smith Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Seung-su Han Matt Kinsinger Eddie Olson Seung-su Han Jarred Texter Seung-su Han Andres Gonzales Jarred Texter Ryan Moore Travis Whisman Ryan Moore Travis Whisman Ryan Moore Travis Whisman Clark Corbett Ryan Moore Scott Lander Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk
First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team
Western Athletic Conference
1999 1998
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Jeremy Anderson Michael Kirk Jeremy Anderson
First Team First Team First Team
1995 - 1994 - 1993 - 1992 - 1991 - 1990 - 1989 -
Chris Riley (2nd) Chris Riley (1st) Ed Fryatt (2nd) Ed Fryatt (1st) Warren Schutte (2nd) Chris Riley, (3rd) Warren Schutte (1st) Monte Montgomery (2nd) Ed Fryatt (HM) Warren Schutte (1st) Hub Goyen (2nd) Hub Goyen (HM)
national Player of the Year Ryan Moore Hogan, Nicklaus, Haskins Awards
Conference Player of the Year 2011 Derek Ernst (MW) 2010 Derek Ernst (MW) 2005 Ryan Moore (MW) 2004 Ryan Moore (MW) 2000 Jeremy Anderson (MW) 1999 Jeremy Anderson (WAC) 1995 Chris Riley (BWC) 1994 Chris Riley (BWC) 1993 Ed Fryatt (BWC) 1992 Warren Schutte (BWC) 1991 Warren Schutte (BWC) PING/Golfweek National Freshman of the Year 1993 Chris Riley (BWC)
Ryan Moore won the Hogan, Nicklaus and Haskins Awards as the 2004-05 National Player of the Year.
2013 - 2012 - 2010 - 2009 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 -
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1986
Bill Lunde Bill Lunde Gilberto Morales Ted Oh
First Team First Team Second Team Second Team
Big West Conference Chris Riley Chad Campbell Ted Oh Mike Ruiz Chris Riley Chad Campbell Gilberto Morales Mike Ruiz Ed Fryatt Chris Riley Gilberto Morales Ed Fryatt Chris Riley Warren Schutte Eric Schroeder Monte Montgomery Warren Schutte Ed Fryatt Darin Osborn Warren Schutte Monte Montgomery Cris Leon Hub Goyen Darin Osborn Warren Schutte Monte Montgomery Brandon Goethals Hub Goyen Darin Osborn Kevin Pedigo Steve Fischer Skip Kendall
First Team First Team Second Team Second Team First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team Second Team Honorable Mention First Team First Team First Team Second Team Honorable Mention First Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Second Team Honorable Mention
Jeremy Anderson was chosen Player of the Year in two conferences.
Honor Roll
ncaa CHAMPION 2004 - Ryan Moore 1991 - Warren Schutte U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPION 2004 - Ryan Moore WESTERN AMATEUR CHAMPION 2004 - Ryan Moore 2000 - Michael Kirk U.S. am. public links CHAMPION 2004 - Ryan Moore 2002 - Ryan Moore 1992 - Warren Schutte REBELS AT THE MASTERS 2005 - Ryan Moore 2003 - Ryan Moore 1993 - Warren Schutte REBELS AT THE U.S. OPEN 2005 - Ryan Moore 2002 - Ryan Moore 1992 - Warren Schutte academic all-americans 2005 - Ryan Moore, 2nd Team 2000 - Jeremy Anderson, 1st Team 1999 - Jeremy Anderson 1998 - Jeremy Anderson, 3rd Team
Warren Schutte at the Masters between golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
UNLV Honors Earl E. Wilson Most Valuable Player Award
This award is given in memory of the late Earl E. Wilson. The Wilson estate made a generous donation of $250,000 to the Rebel golf program in 1993 as part of an overall gift of $6.5 million to UNLV. The honor goes annually to the top player on the squad.
Kevin Penner was presented the Wilson Award in both 2012 and 2013.
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
Kurt Kitayama Kevin Penner Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Derek Ernst Eddie Olson Seung-su Han Jarred Texter Andres Gonzales Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Ryan Moore Scott Lander Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Jeremy Anderson Ted Oh Mike Ruiz Chris Riley Chris Riley Ed Fryatt
Bruce Parker Award
Michael Maze Award
This honor goes to the Rebel golfer with the highest grade point average on the squad. It is in memory of the late Bruce Parker, who passed away in 1991 and who was an avid sports fan. The Parker family made a kind donation to the Rebel golf program for acad emic support services in his name.
First presented in 1999, this award goes to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf.
PARKER AWARD WINNERS
MAZE AWARD WINNERS
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
WILSON AWARD WINNERS
Carl Jonson Kurt Kitayama Kurt Kitayama Arthur Kim Kevin Penner Derek Ernst Matt Kinsinger Seung-su Han Sam Hunt C.J. Gatto Andres Gonzales Troy Denton JC Deacon Brien Davis Christian Thornley Christian Thornley
Kurt Kitayama won the Maze Award two straight years (2012 and 2013).
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Carl Jonson Carl Jonson Carl Jonson Colby Smith Colby Smith Johnny Pinjuv Johnny Pinjuv Johnny Pinjuv Matt Kinsinger Matt Kinsinger Matt Kinsinger Travis Whisman Travis Whisman Scott Lander Scott Lander Jeremy Anderson Daron Dorsey Daron Dorsey Mike Vance Daron Dorsey Mike Vance Fred Chew Brandon Goethals Eric Schroeder
Carl Jonson is a three-time Parker Award winner (2012, 2013 and 2014).
UNLV Sportsman of the Year
This annual award is presented by the school’s athletics department to the top male athlete at UNLV. Until 2005, the award was known as the Olympic Sportsman of the Year award since student-athletes from football and men’s basketball were not
considered for it. Beginning with the 2005 award, it includes all men’s sports at UNLV. The golf team boasts six different winners, including four-time recipient Ryan Moore and two-time winner Chris Riley.
Kevin Penner 2013
Ryan Moore Jeremy Anderson 2002-05 1999
Chris Berry 1998
Chris Riley 1994-95
Warren Schutte 1993
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NCAA Championship Appearances 92nd NCAA Championship
97th NCAA Championship
27th UNLV ...................................... 303-297—600 T21st Hub Goyen .......................69-74-73-75—291 DNF Bruce Mullen................................ 76-72—148 DNF Darin Osborn............................... 79-76—155 DNF Brandon Goethals........................ 79-77—156 DNF Cameron Martin.......................... DQ-75—DQ
7th UNLV .....................290-284-289-286—1,149 T8th Chris Riley ........................71-69-75-67—281 T21st Gilberto Morales ...............72-71-70-74—287 T47th Ed Fryatt ...........................74-74-73-71—292 T58th Mike Ruiz ..........................75-73-71-77—296 T58th Eric Schroeder ..................74-71-77-74—296
93rd NCAA Championship
98th NCAA Championship
18th UNLV .....................296-300-302-298—1,196 T33rd Warren Schutte .................73-75-73-72—293 T68th Darin Osborn ....................72-74-76-77—299 T87th Monte Montgomery ..........76-75-78-73—302 T110th Hub Goyen .......................75-76-75-79—305 T141st Brandon Goethals ............78-79-79-76—312
15th UNLV .................... 295-290-300-302—1,187 T24th Mike Ruiz ..........................69-72-74-77—292 T39th Chad Campbell .................75-73-74-73—295 T49th Chris Riley ........................75-73-75-74—297 T68th Gilberto Morales ...............76-72-77-79—304 72nd Mike Vance .......................77-73-78-78—306
94th NCAA Championship
99th NCAA Championship
8th UNLV .....................309-292-305-285—1,191 1st Warren Schutte .................72-70-74-67—283 T67th Monte Montgomery ..........80-75-78-70—303 T81st Cris Leon ..........................77-74-78-76—305 T91st Darin Osborn ....................80-73-80-73—306 T107th Andrew Raitt .....................84-75-75-75—309
2nd UNLV .....................291-296-299-303—1,189 T3rd Mike Ruiz ..........................71-74-74-72—291 T9th Ted Oh ..............................72-74-70-79—295 T18th Chris Riley ........................71-73-79-76—299 T31st Chad Campbell .................77-75-76-76—304 T84th Chris Berry .......................91-81-87-85—344
95th NCAA Championship
100th NCAA Championship
4th UNLV .....................284-297-279-290—1,150 T10th Ed Fryatt ...........................70-74-68-73—285 T15th Warren Schutte .................70-75-68-74—287 T36th Brandon Goethals ............70-76-71-74—291 T42nd Monte Montgomery ..........74-74-72-72—292 T42nd Darin Osborn ....................74-74-73-71—292
22nd UNLV ...................................... 300-293—593 T85th Bill Lunde .................................... 72-73—145 T85th Ted Oh ........................................ 74-71—145 T99th Mike Ruiz .................................... 77-73—150 T128th Jeremy Anderson ....................... 77-76—153 T139th Gilberto Morales ......................... 78-78—156
96th NCAA Championship
101st NCAA Championship
8th UNLV .....................296-290-304-286—1,176 T3rd Chris Riley ........................73-69-77-68—287 T16th Warren Schutte .................72-74-72-72—290 T56th Eric Schroeder ..................75-74-77-75—301 T60th Ed Fryatt ...........................78-73-80-71—302 T71st Matt Todd ..........................76-78-78-78—310
1st UNLV.................. (284-269-276-289—1,118) T2nd Chris Berry .......................70-68-67-67—272 T15th Bill Lunde ..........................73-65-67-76—281 T20th Charley Hoffman ...............71-67-71-74—283 T29th Jeremy Anderson .............70-69-72-74—285 T37th Scott Lander .....................73-70-71-74—288
June 7-10, 1989 Oak Tree Country Club, Edmond, Okla. Oklahoma (279-289-283-288—1,139) Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (281)
June 6-9, 1990 Innisbrook Resort, Tarpon Springs, Fla. Arizona State (296-288-292-279—1,155) Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (279)
June 5-8, 1991 Poppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach, Calif. Oklahoma State (300-280-294-287—1,161) Warren Schutte, UNLV (72-70-74-67—283)
June 3-6, 1992 The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. Arizona (286-284-274-285—1,129) Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (271)
June 2-5, 1993 The Champions Golf Club, Lexington, Ky. Florida (291-277-294-283—1,145) Todd Demsey, Arizona (278)
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June 4-6, 1994 Stonebridge Country Club, McKinney, Texas Stanford (292-273-282-282—1,129) Justin Leonard, Texas (271)
May 31-June 3, 1995 The Scarlet Course, Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma State (291-292-286-287—1,156) Chris Spratlin, Auburn (67-71-70-75—283)
May 29-June 1, 1996 The Honors Course, Chattanooga, Tenn. Arizona State (286-300-295-305—1,186) Tiger Woods, Stanford (69-67-69-80—285)
May 28-31, 1997 Conway Farms, Lake Forest, Ill. Pepperdine (287-288-286-287—1,148) Charles Warren, Clemson (71-68-73-67—279)
May 27-30, 1998 The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. UNLV (284-269-276-289—1,118) James McLean, Minnesota (71-66-65-69—271)
NCAA Championship Appearances 102Nd NCAA Championship June 2-5, 1999 Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minn. Georgia (292-305-290-293—1,180) Luke Donald, Northwestern (73-68-72-71—284)
6th UNLV .....................295-298-306-296—1,195 11th Adam Scott .......................77-70-77-73—297 T16th Jeremy Anderson .............71-85-74-69—299 T47th Charley Hoffman ...............71-73-79-81—304 T57th Michael Kirk.......................76-78-76-76—306 T71st Chris Berry .......................80-77-79-78—314
103rd NCAA Championship
May 31-June 3, 2000 RT Jones Grand National Lake Course, Opelika, Ala. Oklahoma State (281-276-275-284—1,116) Charles Howell, Oklahoma State (67-66-63-69—265) 6th UNLV .....................286-287-277-281—1,131 T10th Jeremy Anderson...............69-68-69-73—279 T10th Michael Kirk.......................70-72-68-69—279 T41st Calvin Kupeyan.................71-74-70-73—288 T47th Scott Lander......................79-73-70-67—289 T65th Robert Sul..........................76-75-71-72—294
105th NCAA Championship May 29-June 1, 2002 The Scarlet Course, Columbus, Ohio Minnesota (284-289-283-278—1,134) Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech (73-66-70-67—276)
23rd UNLV........... 292-289-290-296—1,167 (+12) T8th Ryan Moore...............72-69-68-72—281 (-3) T74th J.C. Deacon.............. 73-76-69-74—292 (+8) T102 Clark Corbett.......... 73-71-77-75—296 (+12) T124 Brien Davis............. 75-73-76-75—299 (+15) T148 Brandon Askew....... 74-78-77-78—307 (+23)
106th NCAA Championship
May 27-30, 2003 Karsten Creek Golf Course, Stillwater, Okla. Clemson (299-302-287-303—1,191) Alejandro Canizares, Arizona St. (77-70-71-69—287) 13th UNLV .......... 313-300-295-312—1,220 T22nd Ryan Moore............ 76-71-75-77—299 34th Travis Whisman...... 77-81-71-73—302 T56th Ryan Keeney.......... 80-78-73-79—310 T71st Brien Davis............. 81-75-76-83—315 82nd J.C. Deacon............ 80-76-80-85—321
(+68) (+11) (+14) (+22) (+27) (+33)
107th NCAA Championship June 1-4, 2004 The Cascades at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. California (279-289-287-279—1,134) Ryan Moore, UNLV (67-70-64-66—267)
1st
108TH NCAA Championship June 1-4, 2005 Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, Md. Georgia (274-284-297-280—1,135) James Lepp, Washington (70-67-76-63—276)
T8th UNLV .......... 284-290-302-286—1,162 (+42) T5th Ryan Moore.............. 72-73-71-66—282 (+2) T27th Ryan Keeney........... 69-75-73-73—290 (+10) T42nd Andres Gonzales..... 70-73-77-73—293 (+13) T61st Jarred Texter............. 74-70-81-75--300 (+20) T67th Travis Whisman........ 73-74-81-74--302 (+22)
109TH NCAA Championship
May 31-June 3, 2006 Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. Oklahoma State (281-291-288-283—1,143) Jonathan Moore, Okla. St. (68-70-69-69—276) T19th UNLV..................... 293-290-297—880 (+16) T87th C.J. Gatto...................... 74-68-76—218 (+2) T102nd Andres Gonzales........... 76-75-70—221 (+5) T102nd Jarred Texter................. 75-70-76—221 (+5) T122nd Seung-su Han............... 73-77-75—225 (+9) T127th Matt Kinsinger............. 71-77-78—226 (+10)
113TH NCAA Championship June 1-3, 2010 The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn. Augusta State (won match play) Scott Langley, Illinois (70-68-68—206)
T21st UNLV..................... 294-292-293—879 (+15) T25th Derek Ernst.................... 72-71-72—215 (-1) T64th Kevin Penner................. 77-72-71—220 (+4) T103rd Brett Kanda................... 76-74-75—225 (+9) T103rd Eddie Olson................... 74-75-76—225 (+9) T116th Colby Smith..................72-80-75—227 (+11)
116TH NCAA Championship May 28-June 2, 2013 Capital City Club, Atlanta, Ga. Alabama (won match play) Max Homa, California (70-65-66—201)
T6th UNLV *.................... 286-284-272—842 (+2) T2nd Kevin Penner.................. 69-67-68—204 (-6) T32nd Kurt Kitayama.................. 71-72-67—210 (E) T93rd Carl Jonson................... 73-74-69—216 (+6) T109th AJ McInerney................ 73-77-68—218 (+8) T128th Nicholas Maruri........... 76-71-73—220 (+10) * Match Play - Quarterfinal (Elite Eight) #2 Georgia Tech 3, #7 UNLV 2 Carl Jonson (UNLV) d. Seth Reeves (GT), 4 and 3 AJ McInerney (UNLV) d. Shun Yat Hak (GT), 2 up Bo Andrews (GT) d. Nicholas Maruri (UNLV), 3 and 2 Ollie Schniederjans (GT) d. Kevin Penner (UNLV), 1 up (19 holes) Anders Albertson (GT) d. Kurt Kitayama (UNLV), 2 and 1
Ryan Moore.............. 67-70-64-66—267 (-13)
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NCAA Regional Appearances 2014 NCAA sugar grove Reg.
Rich Harvest Farms, Sugar Grove, Ill. Illinois (293-292-295—880; +16) 9th UNLV ........................................... 308-309-295—912 (+48) T25th Carl Jonson ........................................78-78-71—227 (+11) T29th Kurt Kitayama .................................... 76-77-75—228 (+12) T31st Zane Thomas .................................... 75-77-77—229 (+13) T40th AJ McInerney ..................................... 81-79-72—232 (+16) T53rd Nicholas Maruri .................................. 79-77-81—237 (+21)
2013 NCAA columbus Regional
The Ohio State University Golf Club's Scarlet Course, Columbus, Ohio New Mexico (294-293-283—870; +18) 4th UNLV............................................ 292-292-294—878 (+10) T7th Carl Jonson.......................................... 68-72-76—216 (+3) T18th AJ McInerney........................................ 76-73-71—220 (+7) T34th Kevin Penner...................................... 75-74-74—223 (+10) T37th Kurt Kitayama......................................74-77-73—224 (+11) T43rd Nicholas Maruri................................... 75-73-77—225 (+12)
2012 NCAA east Regional
Grandover Resort’s East Course, Greensboro, N.C. Liberty (283-293-292—868; +4) 8th UNLV............................................ 293-304-291—888 (+24) T7th Blake Biddle.......................................... 70-73-74—217 (+1) T23rd Kevin Penner........................................ 75-76-71—222 (+6) T28th Carl Jonson.......................................... 73-77-74—224 (+8) T35th Derek Ernst........................................... 75-78-72—225 (+9) T69th Kurt Kitayama..................................... 82-81-75—238 (+22)
2011 NCAA San Diego Regional
The Farms Golf Club, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. UCLA (287-285-282—854; -10) 12th UNLV............................................ 295-297-305—897 (+33) T8th Blake Biddle........................................... 74-69-72—215 (-1) T34th Kevin Penner........................................ 72-74-75—221 (+5) T34th Derek Ernst .......................................... 69-73-79—221 (+5) 71st Nicholas Maruri................................... 80-81-80—241 (+25) 73rd Colby Smith........................................ 87-84-79—250 (+34)
2010 NCAA san diego REgional
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, San Diego, Calif. Oregon (294-290-286—870; +6) T3rd UNLV...........................................294-294-298—886 (+22) T3rd Eddie Olson..........................................68-73-74—215 (-1) T18th Colby Smith.........................................75-74-73—222 (+6) T33rd Derek Ernst..........................................74-75-76—225 (+9) T45th Kevin Penner..................................... 79-72-76—227 (+11) T57th Brett Kanda........................................77-79-75—231 (+15)
2009 NCAA austin REgional
The University of Texas Golf Club , Austin, Texas Florida (293-287-294—874; +22) 7th UNLV...........................................296-289-307—892 (+40) 9th Eddie Olson.........................................72-69-77—218 (+5) T12th Ji Moon................................................74-72-75—221 (+8) T37th Colby Smith.......................................73-75-78—226 (+13) T41st Derek Ernst........................................77-73-77—227 (+14) T56th Brett Kanda........................................79-75-79—233 (+20)
2008 NCAA west REgional
Olympic Course at Gold Mountain G.C., Bremerton, Wash., USC (291-283-288—862; -2) 24th UNLV...........................................301-311-308—920 (+56) T71st Brett Kanda........................................76-79-73—228 (+12) T101st Seung-su Han....................................75-79-78—232 (+16) T106th Matt Kinsinger....................................73-79-81—233 (+17) T106th Ji Moon..............................................80-76-77—233 (+17) T111th Eddie Olson.......................................77-77-80—234 (+18)
2007 NCAA west REgional
Karsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz. South Carolina (273-269-278—820; -44) T16th UNLV............................................281-281-282—844 (-20) T30th Seung-su Han.......................................72-67-69—208 (-8) T36th Jarred Texter.........................................72-68-69—209 (-7) T71st Eddie Olson..........................................68-74-72—214 (-2) T86th C.J. Gatto............................................69-76-72—217 (+1) T118th Brett Kanda..........................................78-72-74—224 (+8)
2006 NCAA EAST REgional
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Orlando, Fla. Wake Forest (285-296-283—864; E) 10th UNLV...........................................287-293-304—884 (+20) T2nd Jarred Texter.........................................70-70-72—212 (-4) T52nd Seung-su Han......................................72-75-77—224 (+8) T59th Andres Gonzales.................................76-72-77—225 (+9) T95th Matt Kinsinger....................................76-76-79—231 (+15) T110th Blake Trimble.....................................69-86-78—233 (+17)
2005 NCAA WEST REgional T6th T15th T15th T21st T39th
Stanford Golf Course, Stanford, Calif. UNLV (281-277-288—846; +6) Ryan Moore.......................................... 69-69-72—210 (E) Andres Gonzales.................................70-69-74—213 (+3) Ryan Keeney.......................................71-68-74—213 (+3) Travis Whisman...................................71-71-72—214 (+4) Jarred Texter........................................73-74-70—217 (+7)
2004 NCAA WEST REgional
Crosswater Course at Sunriver Golf Club, Sunriver, Ore. UCLA (283-288-294—865) 11th UNLV ................................................... 300-292-297—889 3rd Ryan Moore ............................................... 69-71-72—212 T47th Ryan Keeney.............................................. 74-73-74—224 T81st Andres Gonzales........................................ 78-74-78—230 T103rd Sam Hunt.................................................... 75-77-81—233 T103rd Travis Whisman.......................................... 82-80-71—233
2003 NCAA WEST REgional
Washington National Golf Club, Auburn, Wash. UCLA (291-280-293—864) T3rd UNLV ................................................... 296-289-286—871 T8th Brien Davis................................................. 76-70-69—215 T16th Ryan Moore................................................ 74-74-70—218 T22nd Travis Whisman.......................................... 72-74-73—219 T36th Ryan Keeney.............................................. 74-71-77—222 T70th JC Deacon.................................................. 78-75-74—227
2002 NCAA WEST REgional
The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. Washington (291-293-288—872) New Mexico (291-293-288—872) 3rd UNLV ................................................... 290-292-292—874 T16th Ryan Moore................................................ 71-74-73—218 T22nd Brien Davis................................................. 75-73-71—219 T34th Brandon Askew........................................... 69-76-76—221 T44th JC Deacon.................................................. 78-69-75—222 T77th Clark Corbett.............................................. 75-78-73—226
2001 NCAA WEST REgional
Trysting Tree Golf Course, Corvallis, Ore. Arizona State (283-277-292—852) 11th UNLV ................................................... 294-300-292—886 T26th Travis Whisman.......................................... 74-73-73—220 T38th Clark Corbett ............................................. 76-72-75—223 T49th Scott Lander .............................................. 74-79-71—224 T61st Calvin Kupeyan ......................................... 74-78-73—225 T77th James Oh .................................................. 72-77-78—227
2000 NCAA WEST REgional
River Bend Golf Course, Madera, Calif. Arizona (280-278-281—839) T2nd UNLV .....................................................283-281-279—843 T2nd Calvin Kupeyan ...........................................68-72-68—208 T5th Jeremy Anderson .........................................69-73-68—210 T9th Michael Kirk ................................................. 70-68-73—211 T38th Robert Sul ....................................................76-68-72—216 T66th Scott Lander ................................................76-73-71—220
1999 NCAA WEST REgional
Tucson National Golf Resort, Tucson, Ariz. Arizona State (283-288-283—854) 2nd UNLV .....................................................288-289-285—862 T2nd Michael Kirk .................................................71-70-71—212 7th Adam Scott ..................................................71-72-72—215 T13th Charley Hoffman ..........................................71-74-73—218 T20th Chris Berry ...................................................76-73-71—220 T36th Jeremy Anderson .........................................75-77-71—223
1998 NCAA WEST REgional
Karsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz. New Mexico (287-289-282—858) Arizona State (293-277-288—858) 3rd UNLV ................................................... 287-289-285—861 T14th Jeremy Anderson ....................................... 71-73-72—216 T14th Charley Hoffman ........................................ 73-71-72—216 T14th Chris Berry ................................................. 73-72-71—216 T19th Bill Lunde ................................................... 74-73-70—217 T23rd Scott Lander .............................................. 70-75-73—218
1997 NCAA WEST REgional T2nd T6th T16th T22nd T42nd
Carlton Oaks Country Club, Santee, Calif. UNLV (289-280-278—847) Ted Oh ....................................................... 71-69-68—208 Bill Lunde ....................................................73-71-67—211 Gilberto Morales ........................................ 75-69-71—215 Jeremy Anderson ....................................... 73-72-72—217 Mike Ruiz ................................................... 72-71-78—221
1996 NCAA WEST REgional
Stanford Golf Course, Stanford, Calif. Stanford (286-292-288—866) 2nd UNLV ................................................... 288-291-288—867 3rd Chad Campbell .......................................... 70-71-73—214 T14th Mike Ruiz ................................................... 74-76-68—218 T19th Ted Oh ....................................................... 73-71-75—219 T27th Chris Riley ................................................. 76-73-72—221 T70th Chris Berry ................................................. 71-76-82—229
Warren Schutte posted three straight top-10 finishes at the Regional, including a victory at the 1991 qualifier.
1995 NCAA WEST REgional
The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. Arizona State (283-283-278—844) 5th UNLV ................................................... 288-285-296—869 T6th Chad Campbell .......................................... 69-69-75—213 T24th Mike Ruiz ................................................... 70-74-75—219 T36th Chris Riley ................................................. 71-70-80—221 T53rd Mike Vance ................................................ 78-72-75—225 T66th Gilberto Morales ........................................ 78-78-71—227
1994 NCAA WEST REgional
Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. UNLV (279-290-280—849) Ed Fryatt .................................................... 66-73-68—207 Gilberto Morales .........................................69-74-68—211 Chris Riley ................................................. 71-74-69—214 Mike Ruiz ................................................... 73-70-75—218 Eric Schroeder ........................................... 77-73-79—229
1st 3rd T11th T26th T71st
1993 NCAA WEST REgional
Riverside Country Club, Provo, Utah Arizona (283-281-295—859) 4th UNLV ................................................... 291-285-299—875 T9th Chris Riley ................................................. 72-70-75—217 T13th Ed Fryatt .................................................... 76-70-72—218 T30th Warren Schutte .......................................... 69-75-76—220 T30th Eric Schroeder ........................................... 74-70-76—220 89th Matt Todd ................................................... 76-81-76—236
1992 NCAA WEST REgional
Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. Arizona (282-277-279—838) 3rd UNLV ................................................... 295-271-287—853 T3rd Warren Schutte .......................................... 73-65-70—208 T18th Brandon Goethals ...................................... 75-67-72—214 T33rd Ed Fryatt .................................................... 77-68-72—217 T33rd Monte Montgomery .................................... 73-71-73—217 T53rd Darin Osborn ............................................. 74-71-76—221
1991 NCAA WEST REgional
The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. Arizona (292-292-284—868) 3rd UNLV ................................................... 279-294-297—870 1st Warren Schutte .......................................... 71-67-69—207 2nd Monte Montgomery .................................... 69-72-72—213 T41st Andrew Raitt .............................................. 73-74-75—222 T69th Cris Leon ................................................... 72-81-76—229 T69th Darin Osborn ............................................. 72-78-79—229
1990 NCAA WEST REgional 1st T3rd T6th T42nd T79th
University Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M. UNLV (276-282-274—832) Hub Goyen ................................................ 68-68-65—201 Darin Osborn ............................................. 68-74-66—208 Warren Schutte .......................................... 70-69-70—209 Monte Montgomery .................................... 70-71-73—214 Brandon Goethals ...................................... 76-74-75—225
1989 NCAA WEST REgional
El Paso Country Club, El Paso, Texas Arizona (280-278-287—845) 5th UNLV ................................................... 291-288-282—861 T11th Brandon Goethals ...................................... 69-70-75—214 T17th Darin Osborn ............................................. 73-72-71—216 T28th Hub Goyen ................................................ 77-74-66—217 T39th Cameron Martin ......................................... 72-74-73—219 T50th Bruce Mullen .............................................. 78-72-72—222
Conference Championship History 2014 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. New Mexico (279-281-286—846; -6) 3rd UNLV .................................280-295-276—851 (-1) 3rd Carl Jonson ..............................66-76-68—210 (-3) 9th Nicholas Maruri ....................... 71-75-68—214 (+1) T15th Zane Thomas .......................... 73-75-69—217 (+4) T18th AJ McInerney .......................... 74-69-75—218 (+5) T20th Kurt Kitayama ......................... 70-78-71—219 (+6) 2013 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. New Mexico (282-281-281—844; -8) T2nd UNLV...................................287-284-281—852 (E) 1st Kevin Penner............................67-72-67—206 (-7) T8th Kurt Kitayama............................71-73-69—213 (E) T10th Carl Jonson.............................. 76-69-69—214 (+1) T24th AJ McInerney......................... 73-74-76—223 (+10) T29th Nicholas Maruri...................... 79-70-77—226 (+13)
2002 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. UNLV (288-289-290—867) T2nd JC Deacon.......................................72-72-71—215 5th Ryan Moore.....................................72-73-72—217 T6th Brandon Askew................................73-72-73—218 T13th Clark Corbett....................................71-72-77—220 T26th Brien Davis......................................75-74-74—223
UNLV captured the inaugural Mountain West title in 2000 by 23 strokes.
2012 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. San Diego State (280-278-286—844; -8) T3rd UNLV..................................285-284-282—851 (-1) T9th Derek Ernst...............................71-68-73—212 (-1) 13th Kevin Penner........................... 72-73-69—214 (+1) T17th Carl Jonson.............................. 72-69-76—217 (+4) T22nd Blake Biddle............................. 78-74-67—219 (+6) T22nd Kurt Kitayama.......................... 70-76-73—219 (+6)
2007 Mountain West OMNI Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. BYU (272-288-286—846; -6) 2nd UNLV..................................275-293-279—847 (-5) T4th Seung-su Han...........................65-71-74—210 (-3) T6th C.J. Gatto.................................. 68-73-70—211 (-2) T9th Brett Kanda................................71-75-67—213 (E) T13th Jarred Texter............................ 73-74-68—215 (+2) 29th Eddie Olson........................... 71-77-75—223 (+10)
2011 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. San Diego State (283-274-277—834; -18) 3rd UNLV................................. 287-273-294—854 (+2) T1st Derek Ernst...............................71-64-72—207 (-6) T7th Kevin Penner............................70-69-73—212 (-1) T17th Blake Biddle ............................ 73-71-72—216 (+3) T26th Nicholas Maruri........................ 73-69-77—219 (+6) 45th Arthur Kim.............................. 79-84-87—250 (+37)
2006 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. New Mexico (284-283-298—865; +1) 3rd UNLV............................... 292-289-293—874 (+10) T6th Matt Kinsinger.......................... 70-72-76—218 (+2) T6th Jarred Texter............................ 75-71-72—218 (+2) T12th Andres Gonzales..................... 73-73-73—219 (+3) T20th C.J. Gatto................................. 76-73-74—223 (+7) T25th Seung-su Han.......................... 74-76-74—224 (+8)
2010 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. Colorado State (283-274-277—834; -18) 3rd UNLV..................................290-271-288—849 (-3) 2nd Eddie Olson..............................76-64-67—207 (-6) T5th Derek Ernst...............................70-69-73—212 (-1) T12th Colby Smith............................. 71-70-73—214 (+1) T16th Kevin Penner........................... 73-68-75—216 (+3) T39th Brett Kanda............................ 76-78-77—231 (+18)
2005 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. New Mexico (285-285-286—856; -8) 2nd UNLV..................................294-287-278—859 (-5) T3rd Ryan Moore..............................74-70-69—213 (-3) T5th Ryan Keeney............................73-72-69—214 (-2) T9th Jarred Texter............................ 76-70-72—218 (+2) T12th Andres Gonzales..................... 73-76-70—219 (+3) T12th Travis Whisman....................... 74-75-70—219 (+3)
2009 Mountain West Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. TCU (276-280-288—844; -8) San Diego State (283-280-281—844; -8) 3rd UNLV..................................289-271-285—845 (-7) 2nd Ji Moon.....................................68-67-73—208 (-5) T13th Derek Ernst.............................. 73-68-73—214 (+1) T13th Eddie Olson............................. 73-65-76—214 (+1) T20th Colby Smith............................. 75-73-68—216 (+3) T24th Brett Kanda.............................. 75-71-71—217 (+4)
2004 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. BYU (292-286-289—867), New Mexico (295-286-289—867) T3rd UNLV.........................................296-290-287—873 1st Ryan Moore.....................................70-69-67—206 T11th Ryan Keeney...................................74-73-74—221 T15th Sam Hunt.........................................76-76-71—223 T20th Travis Whisman...............................76-72-77—225 T30th Andres Gonzales.............................76-80-75—231
2008 Mountain West OMNI Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz. Colorado State (288-284-278—850; -2) 4th UNLV................................. 281-286-292—859 (+7) 1st Eddie Olson..............................70-69-70—209 (-4) T10th Seung-su Han.......................... 69-73-73—215 (+2) T10th Brett Kanda.............................. 69-71-75—215 (+2) T32nd Matt Kinsinger.......................... 73-75-74—222 (+9) T36th Ji Moon.................................. 73-73-79—225 (+12)
2001 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. BYU (305-294-291—890) 5th UNLV.........................................316-307-290—913 T11th Travis Whisman...............................76-78-73—227 T18th Scott Lander....................................80-75-75—230 T22nd Brien Davis......................................81-80-71—232 T30th Calvin Kupeyan................................86-74-73—233 32nd James Oh........................................79-82-73—234 2000 mountain West PGA West Nicklaus Course, Palm Desert, Calif. UNLV (280-286-279—845) 1st Michael Kirk.....................................70-70-69—209 T4th Jeremy Anderson.............................70-71-71—212 T4th Scott Lander....................................68-72-72—212 6th Calvin Kupeyan................................72-73-70—215 T8th Robert Sul........................................73-75-69—217 1999 Western Athletic Poppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach, Calif.. BYU (285-290-300—875) 2nd UNLV.........................................292-301-293—886 2nd Michael Kirk.....................................69-75-73—217 T9th Jeremy Anderson.............................73-75-76—224 T9th Charley Hoffman..............................74-72-78—224 T12th Adam Scott......................................76-79-70—225 T38th Chris Berry.......................................78-80-74—232 1998 Western Athletic Poppy Ridge Golf Club, Livermore, Calif. TCU (278-292-277—847) 2nd UNLV.........................................277-288-287—852 2nd Bill Lunde.........................................68-71-68—207 T7th Chris Berry.......................................70-73-71—214 T12th Scott Lander....................................71-71-73—215 T20th Jeremy Anderson.............................68-74-76—218 T27th Charley Hoffman..............................72-73-75—220
2003 Mountain West Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore. New Mexico (276-288-291—855) T4th UNLV.........................................287-290-291—868 7th Travis Whisman...............................70-72-73—215 8th Ryan Moore.....................................75-71-71—217 T10th JC Deacon.......................................70-74-74—218 T22nd Brien Davis......................................72-75-75—222 T22nd Ryan Keeney...................................76-73-73—222
Chad Campbell finished in the top five in both of his appearances at the Big West Conference Championship.
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Chris Riley won the 1994 Big West Conference Championship and finished in the top five in three of his four conference championships. 1997 Western Athletic Columbia Lakes Country Club, West Columbia, Texas TCU (285-286-280—851) 2nd UNLV.........................................286-287-286—859 3rd Jeremy Anderson.............................70-70-73—213 4th Gilberto Morales..............................73-70-71—214 T11th Ted Oh.............................................70-78-69—217 T15th Bill Lunde.........................................73-73-73—219 T29th Mike Ruiz.........................................73-74-77—224
2nd 3rd 4th 6th T11th
1996 BIG WEST Fort Ord Bayonet Course, Fort Ord, Calif.. UNLV (280-299-292—871) Mike Ruiz..........................................68-72-74—214 Chris Riley.......................................71-75-73—219 Chad Campbell................................72-76-72—220 Ted Oh.............................................69-78-75—222 Chris Berry.......................................77-76-73—226
1995 BIG WEST University Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M. New Mexico State (277-280-291—848) 2nd UNLV.........................................279-284-289—852 2nd Mike Ruiz.........................................65-70-74—209 T3rd Chad Campbell................................69-69-73—211 T16th Chris Riley.......................................72-72-73—217 18th Gilberto Morales..............................73-73-72—218 22nd Mike Vance......................................74-77-71—222
1st T4th T4th T8th T12th
1st 3rd 4th T7th 32nd
1993 BIG WEST Spanish Trail Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nev. UNLV (294-300-306—900) Ed Fryatt..........................................76-71-74—221 Eric Schroeder.................................75-73-77—225 Chris Riley.......................................74-76-77—227 Warren Schutte................................69-83-78—230 Matt Todd.........................................77-80-86—243
1st 2nd T4th T25th T30th
1992 BIG WEST Sandpiper Course, Santa Barbara, Calif. UNLV (286-289-280—855) Warren Schutte................................66-73-67—206 Monte Montgomery..........................72-71-69—212 Ed Fryatt..........................................74-71-70—215 Brandon Goethals............................75-74-74—223 Darin Osborn...................................74-79-74—227
1991 BIG WEST Virginia Country Club, Long Beach, Calif. Fresno State (287-289-282—858) 2nd UNLV.........................................291-290-278—859 1st Warren Schutte................................71-67-69—207 T4th Darin Osborn...................................72-74-69—215 T9th Cris Leon.........................................72-74-71—217 T15th Andrew Raitt....................................76-75-69—220 T33rd Monte Montgomery..........................80-76-73—229 1990 BIG WEST Birch Creek Golf Course, Logan, Utah Fresno State (287-279-291—857) 2nd UNLV.........................................296-283-284—863 T4th Monte Montgomery..........................72-73-71—216 T4th Hub Goyen.......................................74-73-69—216 T8th Darin Osborn...................................74-70-73—217 T11th Brandon Goethals............................77-70-71—218 T20th Warren Schutte................................76-70-75—221 1989 BIG WEST Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, Calif. Fresno State (300-306-301—907) 4th UNLV.........................................310-303-310—923 T7th Hub Goyen.......................................80-73-74—227 T12th Bruce Mullen....................................79-74-77—230 T24th Brandon Goethals............................71-78-87—236 T29th Darin Osborn...................................80-78-81—239 T29th Cameron Martin...............................80-81-78—239
1988 BIG WEST Fort Ord Bayonet Course, Fort Ord, Calif. Fresno State (306-308-297—911) 7th UNLV.........................................311-307-318—936 T1st* Kevin Pedigo....................................75-72-78—225 T18th Bruce Mullen....................................78-77-78—233 T18th Bob Elliott.........................................79-76-78—233 41st Tim Grogan......................................79-85-84—248 45th Joey Neff..........................................81-82-88—251 1987 BIG WEST University Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M. New Mexico State (286-289-278—853) 9th UNLV.........................................297-302-295—894 T21st Bill O'Connor....................................75-74-72—221 T25th John Bandy......................................72-76-75—223 T28th Jeff Bisbee.......................................75-77-72—224 T35th Kevin Pedigo....................................75-75-76—226 T46th Bob Elliott.........................................79-77-77—233 1986 BIG WEST Elkhorn Country Club, Stockton, Calif. Fresno State (287-298-294—879) T7th UNLV.........................................307-311-306—924 T1st* Skip Kendall.....................................74-74-70—218 T21st Steve Fischer...................................73-79-78—230 32nd Jeff Bisbee.......................................79-77-78—234 44th Bruce Mullen....................................81-81-81—243 T48th Joe Neff...........................................86-81-80—247 1985 BIG WEST Tropicana Country Club, Las Vegas, Nev. San Jose State (290-288-283—861) 3rd UNLV.........................................299-292-287—878 4th Jeff Bisbee.......................................74-72-68—214 T7th Skip Kendall.....................................75-69-74—218 T20th Steve Fischer...................................77-76-72—225 T27th Kent Adams.....................................80-75-73—228 T35th Charles Berry...................................73-81-78—232 * - lost in a playoff
1994 BIG WEST Elkhorn Country Club, Stockton, Calif. UNLV (291-275-280—846) Chris Riley.......................................71-67-72—210 Gilberto Morales..............................78-66-68—212 Ed Fryatt..........................................68-72-72—212 Mike Ruiz.........................................76-74-68—218 Eric Schroeder.................................76-70-74—220
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ince 1922, the Walker Cup matches have served as the yardstick for measuring international amateur competition. Named after former USGA President George Herbert Walker, the Walker Cup was contested for the 38th time in the summer of 2003. Special about the 2003 Walker Cup was its inclusion of then-UNLV sophomore Ryan Moore. Moore became just the second Rebel ever selected to the prestigious event. The first Rebel to make an appearance at the Walker Cup was Chris Riley, who played on the U.S. team in 1995 at Royal Porthcrawl Golf Club alongside Tiger Woods. Riley and the American team fell for just the fifth time in the series, 14-10.
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NLV continued a growing tradition in 2012 with Derek Ernst's selection to the United States Palmer Cup team. The last Rebel to be selected prior to that was in 2004 when Ryan Moore earned his second selection. Ernst became the fifth Rebel golfer to play in the celebrated tournament, named after the legendary Arnold Palmer. "The Palmer Cup is one of the most prestigious events in college golf, and it says a lot about our team and the UNLV program to be chosen for such an honor," UNLV men's golf head coach Dwaine Knight said. Knight knows first-hand about the opportunity to participate in the event with Palmer Cup credentials of his own. He received one of the highest honors of his career when he was chosen as captain for the United States’ team in the inaugural competition in 1997. "It was a tremendous honor for me personally, and it is a reflection
UNLV’s Walker Cup Roster
Chris Riley 1995
The 1995 U.S. Walker Cup team.
Ryan Moore 2003
The 2003 edition of the Walker Cup matches was played at the Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire, England. Moore and the U.S. team were defeated 12.5-11.5 by Great Britain & Ireland.
of the commitment our community has had for the golf program," the 1991 and 1998 National Coach of the Year said. "It is an honor and a privilege to be associated with such an event." Knight wasn’t the lone Rebel at the inaugural event, held at the Palmer-designed Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Fla. Then-senior Ted Oh joined Knight on the U.S. squad that defeated GB&I that year, 19-5. The Americans won all four rounds of the tournament with ease and, with 12 1/2 points needed to win, clinched the championship with a day to play. In 2008, then-UNLV assistant coach Andy Bischel served as the U.S. team's assistant coach. Bischel earned the post after being named the 2007 Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year. The U.S. lost the 2008 event, which was played at Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Links in Scotland.
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The 1997 U.S. Team won the inaugural Palmer Cup and featured two Rebels: Captain Dwaine Knight and Ted Oh.
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Ted Oh 1997
Jeremy Anderson Scott Lander 1998, 1999 2001
Ryan Moore 2003, 2004
Captain Dwaine Knight 1997
Asst. Coach Andy Bischel 2008
Derek Ernst 2012
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RYDER CUP REBELS
The Ryder Cup takes place every other year between teams from Europe and the United States with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and overseas. One of the most prestigious honors that can be bestowed upon a professional golfer is to be selected to participate in the Ryder Cup, and one of the things that makes the Ryder cup unique lies in the fact that even though it receives a lot of money from sponsors, the winners compete only for the championship cup and not any prize money. Two former Rebel golfers have had the honor of competing in the Ryder Cup for the United States: Chad Campbell and Chris Riley. Campbell was a member of the team in 2004, 2006 and 2008, while Riley played in 2004. Europe won the 2004 event at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich., and again in 2006 at The K Club in Kildare, Ireland. The United States won in 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.
PRESIDENTS CUP
The Presidents Cup takes place every other year between a team from the United States and an international team representing the rest of the world less Europe. Former Rebel golfer Adam Scott has played in six Presidents Cups as a member of the International Team. He has participated in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013. Just like the Ryder Cup, there is no prize money awarded. The net proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by the players, captains and captains' assistants.
Adam Scott has played in the Presidents Cup six times.
Chad Campbell (left) and Chris Riley (below) have both played in the Ryder Cup for the United States. Campbell was a member of the team in 2004, 2006 and 2008, while Riley played in 2004.
Five former UNLV men's golfers have recorded a total of 22 top-10 finishes at Major PGA Tour tournaments and in 2013 Adam Scott became the first former Rebel to win a Major - The Masters top-10 finishes in pga tour major championships by former rebels Player
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Chad Campbell 1995-96 2003 PGA Champ. 2006 Masters 2009 Masters 2011 British Open Skip Kendall 1982-86 1998 PGA Champ. Ryan Moore 2001-05 2006 PGA Champ. 2009 U.S. Open Chris Riley 1992-96 2002 PGA Champ. 2004 PGA Champ. Adam Scott 1998-99 2002 Masters 2004 PGA Champ. 2006 British Open 2006 PGA Champ. 2011 Masters 2011 PGA Champ. 2012 Masters 2012 British Open 2013 Masters 2013 British Open 2013 PGA Champ. 2014 U.S. Open 2014 British Open * Won in a playoff
2nd T-3rd T-2nd T-5th T-10th T-9th T-10th 3rd T-4th T-9th T-9th T-8th T-3rd T-2nd 7th T-8th 2nd T-1st* T-3rd T-5th T-9th T-5th
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Jeremy Anderson It takes little more than a brief glance at the Rebel golf record book before his name jumps off the page. When Jeremy Anderson left UNLV in 2000, he had etched his name atop the list of Rebel greats with records for low round, low 54-hole tournament, single-season stroke average, and career stroke average. A member of UNLV’s 1998 national championship team, he had claimed all of the coveted accolades in collegiate golf, including back-to-back conference player of the year awards and three All-America selections. He demonstrated equal success in the classroom as a model student, three times being tabbed both academic all-conference and Academic All-American before completing the requirements for his bachelor’s degree in business. He was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. This Rebel star played his way onto the PGA Tour in his first year after graduation, earning his way through the rigorous “Q School.” He held his Tour card for one year, earning nearly $100,000 in 2001. He was still active on both the Nationwide (formerly Buy.com) and Gateway Tours before retiring from professional golf in 2010. Still a Las Vegas resident, the Lake Mary, Fla., native spent 2003 playing on the Gateway Tour in Arizona, where he finished 48th on the money list. His best finish on the Nationwide Tour in 2005 was a tie for ninth at the Oregon Classic presented by Kendall Automotive. His best in 2006 was a tie for eighth at the National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic and for the season, Anderson made 11 cuts in 23 starts with two top-10 finishes. In 2007, Anderson finished second in two tournaments, made 11 cuts in 27 starts and recorded six top-10 finishes. In 2008 he played in 25 events. Anderson's best finish on the PGA Tour was a tie for 23rd at the 2001 Michelob Championship. He is also a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 national champion squad that was inducted in 2008.
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Chad Campbell Arguably the top transfer in UNLV golf history, Chad Campbell came to Las Vegas as a junior-college All-American from Midland College in 1994 and left as one of the most consistent Rebels ever. The big-hitting Texan played every round of every tournament during his two seasons and led the squad with 16 rounds par-or-under in his final campaign. One of two senior leaders in 1995-96 along with Chris Riley, the quiet big man spoke loudly with his clubs for one of the greatest-ever Rebel squads. His 15 career top-20 finishes included helping UNLV charge back from 11 strokes back on the final day of the Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational with Campbell earning medallist honors. That team ultimately finished three strokes behind Arizona State at the 1996 NCAA Championship and posted a then-school-best No. 2 national finish. Campbell, a third-team All-American and a 2006 inductee into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, earned his degree in hotel administration before turning pro. A 13-time winner on the Hooters Tour, he eventually was the leading money winner and tour MVP three times. In 2001, Campbell became only the third player to be promoted from the Buy.com Tour (now known as Nationwide) to the PGA Tour after he won his third event of the season and set the tour record for single-season earnings. Almost overnight, this Texan-turned-Rebel became one of the most feared players on the PGA Tour. He finished the 2002 season with more than $825,000 in earnings and a pair of top-10 showings. After three runner-up finishes the next year, Campbell struck gold with a victory at the 2003 PGA Tour Championship, the final event of the season and a payday worth more than $1 million. He completed his second full year on Tour in 2003, finishing seventh on the money list with almost $4 million in earnings. He has now won four total tournaments - the others: the 2004 Bay Hill Invitational, the 2006 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the 2007 Viking Classic. Campbell played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup for a third time in 2008 and for his career, he has earned more than $22.2 million on the PGA Tour.
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DEREK ERNST The most recent former Rebel golfer to earn his PGA Tour card is Derek Ernst, who played at UNLV from 2008-12. He was the only college player in 2012 to go from graduating to earning full exempt status on the PGA Tour. He will also be the last to ever accomplish that as qualifying rules have been changed. He made it through all four PGA Tour Q-School stages. Originally from Clovis, Calif., Ernst was a two-time AllAmerican and two-time Mountain West Golfer of the Year at UNLV. He also was selected to the All-MW team all four years of college. He won four individual titles as a Rebel, including the 2011 MW Championship. His four victories rank fourth in program history. Ernst, who shot two 64s in college tournaments (ranks second in UNLV history), turned in a career scoring average of 71.80 - also ranking second all-time. His senior year's average of 71.39 is the sixth-best by a UNLV golfer. In 2012, Ernst played in just one PGA Tour event, finishing tied for 41st at the Frys.com Open. Then as a rookie in 2013, Ernst won his first PGA Tour title in a playoff at the Wells Fargo Championship. That tournament was just his ninth career start, and he was granted a spot in the field off the alternate list Monday of tournament week after another player withdrew. He has already earned more than $1.6 million on the PGA Tour.
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Edward Fryatt When Ed Fryatt returned to his hometown to play for the Rebels, it marked the launch of the program that would go on to untold success. The Las Vegas native and Nevada high school champion originally enrolled at BYU, but quickly transferred to UNLV a year later. While wearing the Scarlet and Gray, he led the Rebels to three straight NCAA Championship appearances, including an unprecedented fourth-place finish in his first year. A three-time All-American, he won the Big West Conference’s 1993 Player of the Year award after capturing the league’s individual championship. He graduated from UNLV in 1994 with a degree in business management. Following his success at UNLV, he was a mainstay in the professional ranks. Fryatt played on the Nationwide Tour (formerly the Nike Tour) in his first year out of school, earning about $25,000. He earned a living there until 2000, when he battled his way up to exempt status in the big league. Fryatt held his tour card for three years, piling up more than $1 million in earnings. His best finish was a tie for third at the 2000 MCI Classic.
Rebels’ All-Time PGA Tour Roster Player............................At UNLV............On Tour........Victories Jeremy Anderson...........1996-00...............2001 Chad Campbell...............1995-96............2001-SA...............4 Derek Ernst....................2008-12............2012-SA...............1 Ed Fryatt.........................1991-94............ 2000-02 Andres Gonzales............2003-06............2011-SA Charley Hoffman............1995-99............2006-SA...............2 Skip Kendall....................1982-86............1993-SA Bill Lunde........................1993-98............2009-SA...............1 Ryan Moore....................2001-05............2006-SA...............3 Ted Oh............................1995-97...............2008 Chris Riley......................1992-96............1999-SA...............1 Adam Scott.....................1998-99............2003-SA..............11
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Andres Gonzales Andres Gonzales, who played at UNLV from 2003-06, earned his way on to the PGA Tour through Q-School in December of 2010 after playing on a variety of professional tours including the Nationwide and Canadian Tours. Originally from Olympia, Wash., Gonzales turned in a 72.79 career scoring average at UNLV, which ranked 13th in program history. He was a first-team All-Mountain West selection and a third-team All-American his senior year and earned the program's Wilson Award, which is given annually to the squad's top player. As a senior at UNLV, Gonzales won the William H. Tucker Invitational in Albuquerque and he led the Rebels with a 72.08 scoring average, which was the 17th-lowest in program history. His 54-hole total 206 at the Cougar Classic in 2006 tied for the 24th-lowest tournament total ever by a Rebel golfer. Gonzales earned the 2004 Michael Maze Award, which is given every year to the player that best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf. Gonzales played in two NCAA championship finals with his best finish coming in 2005 when he tied for eighth. He finished 12th twice at the MW Championship and his best NCAA Regional finish was 15th. On the PGA Tour in 2011, Gonzales played in 21 events, made nine cuts and finished in the top 25 twice. He finished tied for eighth at the Wyndham Championship in 2013 for his first career PGA Tour top-10 finish. He now has five top-25 finishes and has earned over $590,000 on the PGA Tour.
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CHARLEY HOFFMAN Charley Hoffman made his mark at UNLV as a Rebel golfer from 1995-99. A 1998 honorable mention All-American, the Poway, Calif., native, was an integral part of UNLV’s 1998 national championship in Albuquerque, N.M., as he recorded a top-20 finish by turning in a 283 total, which ranks tied for eighth in program history for best 72-hole score. Hoffman turned in a scoring average of 72.51 during that national championship season in 1997-98 and finished his Rebel career with a 73.54 career scoring average. Hoffman graduated from UNLV in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in business. A rookie on the PGA Tour in 2006, he finished 19th on the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list. He posted eight top-10s, including a tie for second at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs. He won the 2004 Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic on the Nationwide Tour for his first Tour win. Hoffman’s first PGA Tour victory came at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. His best PGA Tour finish in 2005 was a tie for 56th at the Buick Invitational and his best finish in 2006 was a tie for fifth at the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas. He recorded five top-10 finishes in 2006, two in 2007, three in 2008 and four in 2009, including a second-place finish at the FBR Open. In 2010, he won his second PGA Tour title, this time at the Deutsche Bank Championship. In 2011, Hoffman had two top-10 finishes and a total of six top-25s. In 2012 he had two top-10 finishes, including a tie for second at the Travelers Championship and in 2013 he was in the top-10 five times with his best finish being a tie for third at the Valero Texas Open. He has turned in five more top-10 finishes in 2014. For his career, Hoffman has earned more than $14.5 million on the PGA Tour. He has made 179 cuts in 252 career PGA Tour events played, including 72 top-25 finishes and 33 top-10s. He has also finished as runner-up in three events. He is a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as the 1998 national champion squad was inducted in 2008. 115
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Skip Kendall The first true success to develop from the Rebel program, Skip Kendall completed his collegiate career just prior to the arrival of Dwaine Knight. After a solid but relatively unheralded career as a collegian, he graduated in 1987 with a degree in business administration. Kendall capped the 1992 season with a sharp performance at the PGA’s qualifying tournament, carding four straight sub-par rounds and earning his card. The following year, Kendall played in 32 events, and has spent time on both the PGA and Nationwide Tours since. The Milwaukee, Wis., native finished in the top 125 on the PGA Tour money list in 2004 for the eighth straight season and earned over $1.2 million in 2004 (his career high), surpassing the $1 million mark in earnings for the second straight season. His best finish in 2005 was a tie for 14th at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship and in 2006 his best was a tie for ninth at the Buick Championship. In 2007, he tied for ninth place at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, and in 2010, his best finish was a tie for fourth at the Mayakoba. He has finished second in four PGA Tour events during his career and third in two others. He has a total of 26 top-10 finishes, 93 top-25s and has earned over $8 million on the PGA Tour.
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bill lunde A 1998 second-team and 1997 third-team All-American, Bill Lunde was a Rebel golfer from 1993-98. The San Diego, Calif., native was a major part of UNLV’s 1998 national championship in Albuquerque, N.M., as he finished tied for 15th with a total of 281, which ranks tied for fifth in program history for best 72-hole score. Lunde averaged 71.83 per round in 1997-98, which ranked tied for 13th all-time for seasonal scoring averages at UNLV. He graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. A two-time first-team All-Western Athletic Conference player, Lunde placed fifth on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list and earned his PGA Tour card. He spent his rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2009. In 2008, he earned his first Nationwide Tour victory at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational with chip-in birdie on the final hole for a one-stroke win. He played in 27 events during the 2009 PGA Tour season, recording two top-10 finishes and five in the top 25. His best finishes of the year were a tie for fourth at the Frys.com Open and a tie for sixth at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He earned over $825,000 during his rookie campaign. In 2010, Lunde earned his first career PGA Tour victory when he won the Turning Stone Resort Championship in New York. He made 12 cuts that year and finished in the top 10 three times, giving him over $1 million in earnings in a season for the first time in his career. Lunde has now totaled over $3.3 million in earnings on the PGA Tour. For his career, Lunde has played in 122 PGA Tour events, making the cut 67 times and finishing in the top 25 19 times. He has also turned in seven finishes in the top 10. He also earned $1 million for winning the Kodak Challenge in 2011. The competition consisted of 30 PGA Tour holes -- one at each of 30 tournaments throughout the season. The player with the lowest score on his best 18 Kodak Challenge holes wins the $1 million. Lunde is a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as the 1998 national champion squad was inducted in 2008.
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RYAN MOORE The most heralded player in the UNLV golf program’s history, Ryan Moore experienced unequaled success at the collegiate and amateur levels beginning with the summer of 2004. Moore’s college career, which ran from 2001-05, was unparalleled, both in terms of his senior year accomplishments as well as his sustained performance throughout his career while competing for UNLV. In his senior year alone, he competed in nine college events, winning three times and finishing third in three others. In fact, he never finished lower than sixth place in any of the nine tournaments he played in. Moore also capped his final year with a fifth-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championship, an event he won in 2004. His 28-round scoring average of 69.29 was tops in the nation and set the UNLV seasonal record. For his college career, he played in 136 rounds and turned in a scoring average of 70.76. He also placed 13th at the 2005 Masters, earning him low amateur honors and a return trip to Augusta in 2006. Moore’s incredible senior season was rewarded with the recognition of winning every major player of the year award that is given out in collegiate golf - the Ben Hogan Award, the Nicklaus Award and the Haskins Award. Moore became just the second UNLV student-athlete to win his respective sport’s national player of the year award - the first was men’s basketball’s Larry Johnson in 1991. Moore also received national attention when he set a new standard in amateur golf in 2004 by winning five major amateur championships, a feat that may never be matched. He captured the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA, the U.S. Amateur Public Links, the Western Amateur and the Sahalee Players Championships to become the first golfer to ever win all five events in the same year. He had the opportunity to turn pro after his junior season, but decided to return to school. The four-time All-American became just the third UNLV golfer in program history to earn first team honors twice (2004 and 2005). He also captured the Golfstat Cup title in 2004-05, which is awarded annually to the college golfer with the lowest yearly scoring average as was the nation’s top-ranked player for the entire season. His 69.29 was the second lowest seasonal scoring average in NCAA history. Moore was also named the Mountain West Golfer of the Year for the second straight season in 2004-05 and made the All-MW team for the fourth time. He captured UNLV’s Sportsman of the Year award each of his four years at UNLV. Moore recorded four second-place finishes on the PGA Tour (2005 Bell Canadian Open, 2006 Buick Championship, 2007 Memorial and 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship) before winning his first PGA Tour event at the 2009 Wyndham Championship. He won again at the 2012 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and for the third time at the 2013 CIMB Classic. He has a total of six second-place finishes on the PGA Tour, 45 top-10s and 83 top-25s. He has earned over $18.5 million during his PGA Tour career.
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Chris Riley Chris Riley left UNLV as perhaps its greatest golfer ever. The skinny kid from California who sported a wide grin from the moment he hit campus in the fall of 1992, ended up turning in a highlight-stuffed career that included various firsts for a Rebel linkster. As the school’s golf program grew in stature during the decade, so did Riley’s game. And consistency was his trademark. Consider that in 1996, he became the first male UNLV athlete ever to be named All-American all four seasons in college. In his career, he placed in the top-20 in 45 of his 59 career college tournaments (76 percent) and was in the top-five an incredible 21 times (36 percent). In fact, of 178 collegiate rounds, Riley carded 84 rounds par-or-under (47 percent). He also finished in the top-10 in six of his 12 career postseason tournaments (50 percent). In May 1996, Riley pulled the double deuce. Boasting a 72.65 career stroke average at UNLV, he captained his final team to a then-school-best second-place finish at the 1996 NCAA Golf Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. And, maybe most important, Riley capped off his astounding UNLV career by graduating in May of 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. In 2006, he was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame. Riley played on the Buy.com Tour (now known as Nationwide) for one year before earning his Tour card at “Q School” in 1998. He went on to tie for seventh in his first Tour event, the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he won more than $75,000. Riley has maintained his tour card since 1999 and has steadily climbed up the money list. In 2003, he finished 23rd on the money list with just over $2 million in earnings. He recorded his first win in 2002 at the Reno-Tahoe Open and in 2004 he played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. His best finish in 2005 was a tie for 18th at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and in 2006 his best finish of the season was a tie for fifth at the Valero Texas Open. In 2008, he tied for third at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee and in 2009, he tied for seventh at the same event. In 2010, he had three top-10 finishes, including fourth at the Travelers Championship and in 2011, his best was a tie for ninth at the Sony Open in Hawaii. For his career, Riley has earned more than $11.5 million on the PGA Tour, finishing second four times, in the top 10 on 33 occasions and in the top 25 88 times.
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Adam Scott Although his stint in a Rebel uniform was brief, Adam Scott’s contribution to the program is still significant. Scott spent just a year-and-a-half in the Scarlet and Gray before taking his aim on the professional ranks. But in such a short time, he was able to help the Rebels to an NCAA Championship appearance (and sixth-place finish) during an All-America freshman campaign. Scott came to UNLV in 1998 from Hope Island, Australia, and immediately cracked the Rebel lineup. He continued to hone his game at the collegiate level and ended the season sharply, finishing in the top 20 in five straight events to end the year. His 11th-place effort at the national finals earned him honorable mention All-America honors. He was one of three All-Americans returning to the lineup in 1999 when he decided to forego his collegiate eligibility and turn professional in the middle of the 1999-00 season. He needed just eight starts in 2000 to secure his European Tour card. The next season, he opened the year with his first professional win at the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Scott has won 11 PGA Tour events: the Deutsche Bank Championship in 2003, the 2004 Players Championship, the 2004 Booz Allen Classic, the 2006 THE TOUR Championship, the 2007 Shell Houston Open, the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, the 2010 Valero Texas Open, the 2011 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, the 2013 Masters, The 2013 Barclays and the 2014 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. His victory at the 2013 Masters marked the first major championship ever by a former Rebel. For his career, Scott has earned more than $37.2 million on the PGA Tour. He has played in 230 tournaments, making the cut 187 times. He has nine second-place finishes, 69 top-10s and 115 top-25s. He has recorded 13 top-10 finishes at Major PGA Tour events. Prior to his win at the Masters in 2013, his best finishes were at the 2011 Masters and 2012 British Open, both second-place showings.
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Campus founded 1957 Campus size 358 acres Total enrollment 27,389 Average undergraduate class size 31 Combining the excitement of an urban location with the Average graduate class size 18 charm of a traditional campus, the University of Nevada, Las Average undergraduate age 23 Vegas offers students a full educational and social experience. Average graduate age 32 Just over five decades old, UNLV has maintained a healthy Female students 55% rate of growth in enrollment, programs and scholastic excellence as part of the eight-component Nevada System of Higher Male students 45% Education. Total employees 2,907 Located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and Faculty with doctorates 90% dynamic cities, UNLV has matured along with the Las Vegas Faculty with terminal degrees 95% area. With enrollment more than doubling the last decade, the Undergraduate degree programs and certificates 103 tremendous growth has meant a flurry of construction resulting Graduate/Professional degree programs and certificates 123 in a campus setting boasting academic and athletic facilities Total 2012-13 graduates 5,322 second to none. Undergraduate per-credit fee w/student surcharges $202.97 Steadily becoming a traditional residential university, UNLV Graduate per-credit fee w/student surcharges $276.00 provides on-campus housing for more than 2,000 students. A variety of student clubs and organizations along with 37 Greek organizations supplement the social development of students. From within its 15 schools and colleges, including the William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV is also becoming a leading research institution of the West. The school’s scientific, social science, and business programs attract millions of dollars in research grants annually to fund projects in desert biology, nuclear waste transportation, laser physics, public opinion surveys and many others. In addition to traditional student programs, UNLV serves diverse local, national and international communities through its Educational Outreach Division, offering Summer Term, Continuing Education and Distance Education programs enrolling more than 53,000 students annually.
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With its Performing Arts Center, the campus is the cultural hub of Southern Nevada. World-class orchestras and soloists, dance and theater arts combine to provide a broad selection of concerts and stage productions. The Barrick Lecture Series and several campus organizations bring noted speakers to the University, and local and visiting artists show their works in the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. UNLV has excellent athletic facilities as well, many open for student and public use. Opened in 1957 as the southern regional division of the University of Nevada with a total of 28 students, UNLV now is home to more than 27,000 students coming from every county in Nevada, all 50 U.S. states and 88 countries. Much of UNLV’s tremendous expansion is the result of support from the Nevada Legislature and the state’s taxpayers. Private donors have played an important role as well. These gifts support new facilities and programs and, most important, provide the scholarship incentives that bring Nevada’s best and brightest student scholars to campus. UNLV operates an on-campus Center for Business and Economic Research, Center for Economic Education, Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies (in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Desert Biology Research Center, Center for Survey Research, Nuclear Waste Transportation Research Center and other research and public-service centers. Offering 103 undergraduate programs and 123 graduate tracts, UNLV graduated a class of 5,500 last year. The University operates on a semester system and is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council of Graduate Schools, the American Council of Education and the Western College Association. All of the University’s academic programs are fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and many programs have received further accreditation from independent national accreditation bodies.
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UNLV President Donald Snyder has deep ties to the university and Southern Nevada. An executive with senior leadership experience in both the commercial banking and gaming industries, Snyder has also been involved with UNLV as a volunteer or dean since his arrival in Las Vegas more than 25 years ago. He was appointed acting president in February 2014. As president, Snyder will continue the campus’ surge toward Carnegie Tier One status, which includes plans to create a School of Medicine at UNLV. Snyder was dean of the UNLV Harrah Hotel College from 2010 to 2013 and more recently served as UNLV’s executive dean for strategic development. He is also the point person for the UNLV stadium project through his role as chair of the UNLV Campus Improvement Authority Board. He spent 22 years with First Interstate Bank (now Wells Fargo), rising through the management ranks to become chairman and CEO from 1987 to 1991. He went on to co-found Bank of Nevada, and has been an active member of the Board of Directors throughout its growth into Western Alliance Bancorporation, a multi-state banking organization. In 1992, Snyder led the effort to construct what would become the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. After the Fremont Street Experience successfully opened in 1996, he joined Boyd Gaming, where he served as president from 1997 to 2005. A prolific fundraiser, Snyder played an integral role as chairman of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. He is also a former member and chair of the UNLV Foundation and co-chair of the university’s successful $537 million Invent the Future capital campaign, which concluded in 2009. Snyder has served
on the boards of more than 15 public and private companies, numerous local non-profits, and several legislative commissions, including chairing the Governor’s Commission on Medical Education, Research & Training in 2006. Snyder is a graduate of the University of Wyoming. For his contributions to UNLV, he was awarded the President’s Medal in 2000, an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in 2001, and was named (by the NSHE Board of Regents) a Distinguished Nevadan in 2003. He was inducted into the Nevada Business Hall of Fame by UNLV’s Lee Business School in 2011. Snyder and his wife, Dee, have been married for more than 42 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.
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KUNZER-MURPHY Born and raised in Las Vegas, Tina KunzerMurphy has been a fixture in the Southern Nevada sports community for more than four decades. On July 1, 2013, she added another accomplishment to her long and varied career as she began serving as UNLV Interim Director of Athletics. The move marked two major milestones as Kunzer-Murphy became both the first woman and the first alum of the school to run the department. Just six months later, the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents removed the interim tag from Kunzer-Murphy’s title and approved a three-year contract for her to serve as the school’s permanent AD. “I want to thank the Board of Regents for the tremendous support that they’ve given to me and to UNLV Athletics,” Kunzer-Murphy said. “It’s an unbelievable and humbling opportunity to work on behalf of our 450 studentathletes and their talented head coaches. We have a lot of hard work ahead of us but it’s a great thing to wake up every morning knowing that you get a chance to make a real difference at your alma mater in your own hometown.” A graduate of Valley High School, KunzerMurphy first attended Southern Utah, where she lettered in swimming, before transferring to UNLV to compete in both tennis and volleyball at her hometown university. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education from the school in 1975. While pursuing a graduate degree she served as a tennis instructor and dance teacher at both UNLV and Clark County Community College (now CSN). Soon after earning her master’s in education in 1977, she was hired as head coach of the UNLV women’s tennis team as well as director of its cheerleading program. When the school dropped tennis for financial reasons in the early 1980s, she was thrust into a management role under then-athletics director Brad Rothermel, and eventually worked with the football and basketball programs, among oth-
ers, during the department’s wildly successful run through the PCAA/Big West Conference. Named UNLV’s Senior Women’s Administrator in 1981, Kunzer-Murphy oversaw the entire Lady Rebel athletic program, as well as various support groups such as the Rebel Football Foundation, the Rebel Golf Foundation and the Women’s Sports Foundation, which she helped create. In 1983, she was named an assistant athletics director and in 1987 was promoted to senior assistant AD. Kunzer-Murphy became senior associate AD at the University of Pacific in 1992 but then soon returned to town to work for the Las Vegas 51s and Thunder professional sports franchises as director of corporate sales and marketing. After UNLV moved to the Western Athletic Conference in 1996, Kunzer-Murphy was hired by the WAC to run its annual football championship game and men’s and women’s basketball championship events in Las Vegas. Kunzer-Murphy returned to campus in 1999 when she was selected by ESPN Regional Television (ERT) to run the newly formed ESPN Regional at UNLV office, which oversaw the athletic department’s corporate sales and broadcasting departments until 2005. From 2000-12, Kunzer-Murphy served as Executive Director of the Las Vegas Bowl, which ERT purchased. Under her leadership, the bowl game enjoyed six consecutive sellouts from 2006-11, record-high TV ratings and team payouts en route to elevating itself into the national college football landscape A 2007 inductee of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame, Kunzer-Murphy in 2010 became the first woman to serve as Chairman of the Football Bowl Association. In summer 2011 she was honored as Las Vegas’ Sportsper-
ALL-TIME ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Michael “Chub” Drakulich Bill Ireland Al Negratti Charles Bucher Brad Rothermel Dennis Finfrock Jim Weaver Fred Albrecht (Interim) Charles Cavagnaro John Robinson Fred Albrecht (Interim) Mike Hamrick Jerry Koloskie (Interim) Jim Livengood Tina Kunzer-Murphy
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son of the Year as part of the annual “24-Hour Radiothon” staged by Lotus Broadcasting, which benefits The Caring Place, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to easing the journey of those affected by cancer. Kunzer-Murphy returned to work for her alma mater in January of 2013 when she was named Director of Sponsorships and Development for the UNLV Alumni Association. She has been married to former UNLV coach and local high school teacher and coach Greg Murphy since 1990. She has one son, Stephen, who is married to Ginny Broffett. The couple recently celebrated the birth of their first son, Jackson Thomas Kunzer, on Sept. 1, 2014.
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ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION
eric toliver
dr. lisa kelleher
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
Senior Associate Athletics Director Senior Woman Administrator
Dr. Lisa Kelleher is in her 23rd season as UNLV’s Senior Woman Administrator and also serves as Senior Associate Athletics Director. In her position, Kelleher provides administrative oversight for the day-to-day operations of baseball, cross country, women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, indoor/outdoor track and field, and volleyball. She oversees the Sports Medicine Department, works with the Assistant Athletics Director to manage operations and facilities, develops diversity initiatives for the department, and is the Chair of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame Board of Directors . Active on campus, Kelleher is a member of the UNLV Women’s Council, the UNLV College of Education Alumni Association, and as UNLV Title IX Deputy, she ensures compliance for campus and for the 10 women’s sports programs. In addition, Kelleher serves on the NCAA Division I Leadership Council and the Mountain West Executive Committee, and is the MW administrative liaison to the conference athletic trainers. A 1979 graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Kelleher earned her master’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1980. She earned her doctorate in the UNLV Higher Education Leadership program in May, 2011. Kelleher and her husband, Peter, have four daughters: Molly, married to Jeremy Dutton, Bridget, Megan, and Tara.
Eric Toliver is in his 23rd year at UNLV and became a Associate Athletics Director in 2010 before most recently being named Senior Associate Director in 2014. Toliver began his career at UNLV as an academic advisor in the Student Development Center before becoming the head athletic academic advisor for football and basketball through 1997. In 1998, Toliver was appointed Compliance Coordinator and became Associate Athletics Director in 2000. A 1992 graduate of Western State College (Co.), Toliver’s responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of NCAA Compliance issues and conducting internal and external investigations to ensure that UNLV’s 17 Division I sports, staff and coaches remain in compliance with NCAA regulations. Toliver, currently serves of the NCAA Division I Recruiting & Personnel Cabinet and has previously served as an appointed member of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Fact- Finding Committee, NCAA Division I Awards, Benefits, Expenses and the Financial Aid Cabinet and the NCAA Division I Softball Committee. In addition, Toliver has oversight of the UNLV’s Strength & Conditioning staff, Student-Athlete Academic Advising Services (SAAS) and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Toliver also responsible for adjudicating all student-athlete conduct and discipline related matters and serves as the chair of the institution’s Compliance Committee.
DAN ABDALLA
Darryl Seibel
Associate Athletics Director for Development
Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs Darryl Seibel, a longtime Olympics communications executive, is in his first year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations. In his position, Seibel (pronounced “SY-bel”) oversees the athletics department’s marketing, media relations, licensing and development (RAF) while also working with ticketing. A 1990 graduate of New Mexico State University, Seibel joined the Olympic movement later that year and went on to work nine Olympic Games and numerous other international events. He was the Chief Communications Officer and spokesperson for the United States Olympic Committee from 2003-09 and then served as Director of Communications and Olympic Media Strategy for the British Olympic Association for the highly successful London 2012 Games through the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Seibel also had stints at USA Wrestling (1990-92) and USA Hockey (1992-99) as well as serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation from August 2000-January 2003.
Dan Abdalla, a former UNLV student-athlete and women’s soccer head coach, is in his second year as the Associate Athletics Director for Development. Abdalla began with the Rebel Athletic Fund, after having served as the director of development for the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Abdalla came back to UNLV from TCU where he was the head women’s soccer coach. A 1997 graduate from UNLV’s Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, Abdalla starred at the university as a member of the men’s soccer team from 1994-98. He still holds the program record as goalkeeper for the most saves in a season (101) and a career (321), and his nine career shutouts rank third all-time. As coach of the Rebels’ women’s soccer team from 2000-05, he compiled a 54-388 overall record, which ranks first in program history for winning percentage (.556). His 2004 squad won the Mountain West’s regular-season title and received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. He was named the league’s coach of the year that season. He left UNLV in 2005 when he was named head coach at TCU, a position he held for six years. In his most recent position with the hotel college at UNLV, Abdalla was responsible for all fundraising as well as directing fundraising efforts for the college’s $50 million new academic building. He also has played an integral supporting role in the university’s plans to build an on-campus stadium. Dan and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Zak and Kloe.
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dave RICE football » 5th season
kathy OLIVIER
bobbyHAUCK
men’s basketball » 4th season
yvonne WADE
daveRICE
kevin CORY
men’s and women’s swimming » 35th season
jimREITZ
men’s tennis » 12th season
lisa DODD
owenHAMBROOK
men’s soccer » 5th season
cindy FREDRICK
richRYERSON
men’s golf » 28th season
chris SHAW
dwaine KNIGHT
baseball » 5th season
timCHAMBERS
women’s golf » 5th season
amyBUSH
women’s basketball » 7th season
kathyOLIVIER
women’s track/xc » 8th season
yvonneWADE
women’s tennis » 16th season
kevinCORY
softball » 3rd season
lisa DODD
volleyball » 4th season
cindyFREDRICK
women’s soccer » 1st season
chris SHAW
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bobby HAUCK
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An excellent place to play or watch tennis is right here at UNLV ... A well-run facility, with 12 courts and a great stadium setup. > Tennis legend Billie Jean King in USA TODAY, 2005
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The Lied Athletic Complex is an 8,500 sq. ft. facility that serves as the central hub for UNLV athletics.
The strength and conditioning center features 8,500-square-feet of main floor containing Olympic platforms, free weights, power racks and more than 60 weight stations. Additionally, a 1,200-square-foot balcony offers areas for plyometrics, stretching and aerobics.
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Class of 2012
Seven different Rebel sports were represented during ceremonies as the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2012 was honored Oct. 12, 2012. Six former Rebel standout players, one head coach and a distinguished contributor joined one team in being inducted the night before the Battle for the Fremont Cannon football game between UNLV and Nevada, Reno. Also being honored that night was former Rebel football player and current TV personality, Kenny Mayne, who received the Silver Rebel Award Born in 1987, UNLV’s Athletics Hall of Fame has now grown to 114 members strong. Under the hall’s bylaws, former student-athletes must have completed their eligibility at least 10 years earlier to be selected. Coaches and administrators must have stopped working at the University five years previous. All classes now enter on a biennial basis.
FRED ALBRECHT (1974-83, 1995, 2003) The winningest coach in UNLV tennis history, led the Rebel netters and compiled a record of 230-80 for a winning percentage of .742. A longtime administrator on campus, Albrecht was called upon to serve as Interim Athletics Director in both 1995 and 2003 during searches for permanent replacements. He retired from UNLV in 2007 after 38 years with a final title of vice president for university and community relations. LORENA DIACONESCU (1998-02) is arguably the Rebels women’s swimming program’s most decorated athlete. She won three consecutive Conference Swimmer of the Year awards from 2000-02 while setting school records in six separate events. Diaconescu earned All-America in 2000 and was honorable mention one year later. Winner of eight MW individual crowns as well as seven relay titles, she was also a two-time Olympian for her home country of Romania. LINDA FROHLICH (1998-02) The highest-scoring basketball player in UNLV history – men’s or women’s – finished with 2,355 points and a 21.2 PPG average in her dominating hoops career. The native of Oldendorf, Germany, was named USBWA National Freshman of the Year in 1999, AP Honorable Mention All-America as a sophomore and junior and then Third Team as a senior. EDDIE OWENS (1973-77) Still the leading Runnin’ Rebel scorer in history, was the emerging program’s second All-American in men’s basketball when he was tabbed First Team by a pair of outlets as a junior in 1976. JACINT SIMON (1998-2002) turned in a career in the water that rivaled any in school history. The Mountain West Swimmer of the Year three consecutive seasons earned All-America honors at the 2000 NCAA Championships while also being honorable mention in two relays. His fourth All-America finish came in 2002. Simon won 10 conference championships as an individual and one on a relay team and swam for his home nation of Hungary in the 2000 Summer Olympics. AMIE STEWART (1992-95) was a dominant pitcher for dominant softball program in the mid-1990s. A second team All-America selection as a senior in 1995, her 30-9 mark is still the school record for wins a season. She led her team all the way to the Women’s College World Series and tossed two complete games while finishing with a .95 ERA en route to becoming the only Rebel to be named to a WCWS All-Tournament Team. KEVIN THOMAS (1998-01) Arguably the top cornerback in school history, still holds numerous school and conference defensive records. The first player in school history to start 46 games, Thomas was the first defensive player from UNLV to earn All-America status in 26 years when he was named Third Team by Football News and Fourth Team by Sporting News. The 1984 UNLV FOOTBALL TEAM was the first of two in school history to win a conference championship and its 11-2 overall record included a victory over Toledo in the California Bowl. Going undefeated in the PCAA, the talent-rich squad featured the conference Offensive Player of the Year in All-America punter/quarterback Randall Cunningham; the Defensive Player of the Year in lineman Aaron Moog; and the Coach of the Year in Harvey Hyde. DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTOR MIKE MILLER is noted Las Vegas artist and illustrator. During the 1980s, Miller created and named the cartoon man with the long moustache known as “Hey Reb.” Miller was paid a single dollar for his work, which eventually helped UNLV vault to the top spot in college apparel licensing. UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME UNLV HALL OF FAME
HONOREE Fred Albrecht Jeremy Anderson Greg Anthony Rene Arceneaux* Dr. Thomas Armour Stacey Augmon Dr. Donald Baepler Freddie Banks Daniel Barber Roger Barnson* Ernie Becker Sr. Rex Bell Tim Blenkiron Bob Blum Dr. James Callaway Dr. Kathie Calloway Chad Campbell Glenn Carano Jack Cason Bob Cline Dr. David Cohen Julie Crandall Randall Cunningham Fred Dallimore Lorena Diaconescu Michael “Chub” Drakulich Dr. Larry Easley* Sally Fleisher Bob Florence Linda Frohlich Ralph Garcia Nick Garritano Armen Gilliam Glen Gondrezick Sidney Green Lori Harrigan Mike “Cowboy” Haverty Nate Hawkins Dr. Gerald Higgins Christina Hixson
CLASSIFICATION CLASS Coach/Men’s Tennis 2012 Athlete/Men’s Golf 2010 Athlete/Basketball 2002 Distinguished Contributor 1994 Staff 1987 Athlete/Basketball 2002 Administration 1994 Athlete/Basketball 2004 Athlete/Men’s Soccer 2010 Administration/Coach 1987 Distinguished Contributor 1988 Distinguished Contributor 1998 Athlete/Tennis 2008 Distinguished Contributor 2000 Distinguished Contributor 2008 Athlete/Women’s Basketball 1994 Athlete/Men’s Golf 2006 Athlete/Football 1989 Distinguished Contributor 1994 Distinguished Contributor 1989 Athlete/Soccer 1994 Athlete/Softball 2010 Athlete/Football 1997 Coach/Baseball 2004 Athlete/Swimming 2012 Administration/Coach 1987 Coach/Men’s Tennis 2010 Athlete/Swimming 2000 Athlete/Basketball 1987 Athlete/Women’s Basketball 2012 Athlete/Baseball 1989 Athlete/Football 2010 Athlete/ Men’s Basketball 1998 Athlete/ Men’s Basketball 1987 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1994 Athlete/Softball 2002 Athlete/Football 1988 Athlete/Football 1987 Distinguished Contributor 2002 Distinguished Contributor 1997
HONOREE Trena Hull Joe Ingersoll Bill Ireland Larry Johnson Pauline Jordan Sam King Tony Knap Joe Kristosik Todd Liebenstein Ryan Ludwick Don Lyons Alice Mason Keenan McCardell Al McDaniels Bob Mendenhall Elburt Miller Mike Miller Aaron Mitchell Ken Mitchell Bill “Wildcat” Morris Michael Morton Eddie Owens Cyndi Parus Dave Pearl Dr. Wayne Pearson Roger Pettersson Bart Pippenger Art Plunkett Herb Pryor Marilyn Redd* Chris Riley Jackie Robinson Kim Rondina Brad Rothermel Tommy Rowland Robbie Ryerson Warren Schutte Jacint Simon Luke Smith Robert Smith
CLASSIFICATION CLASS Athlete/Track & Field 2000 Athlete/Football 1987 Administration/Coach 1987 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 2002 Athlete/Women’s Basketball 2000 Athlete/Football 1994 Coach/Football 1989 Athlete/Football 2008 Athlete/Football 1994 Athlete/Baseball 2010 Athlete/Men’s Basketball/T&F 1987 Administration/Coach 1988 Athlete/Football 2004 Coach/Track & Field 2008 Distinguished Contributor 2010 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1987 Distinguished Contributor 2012 Athlete/Football 1989 Athlete/Football 1989 Distinguished Contributor 1987 Athlete/Football 1994 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 2012 Athlete/Softball 2006 Administration 1994 Administration 1994 Athlete/Tennis 2006 Athlete/Swimming 2000 Athlete/Football 1994 Athlete/Baseball 1988 Distinguished Contributor 1997 Athlete/Men’s Golf 2006 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1994 Athlete/Softball 2008 Administration 1998 Athlete/Football 1994 Athlete/Soccer 1998 Athlete/Men’s Golf 2004 Athlete/Swimming 2012 Athlete/Tennis 2008 Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1987
HONOREE CLASSIFICATION CLASS Ricky Sobers Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1987 Amie Stewart Athlete/Softball 2012 Raymond Strong Athlete/Football 1989 Jerry Tarkanian Administration/Coach 1998 Sheila Tarr Athlete/Track & Field 1997 Reggie Theus Athlete/Men’s Basketball 1989 Kevin Thomas Athlete/Football 2012 Mike Thomas Athlete/Football 1989 Misty Thomas Athlete/Women’s Basketball 1997 Lisa Thompson Athlete/Track & Field 2000 R.E. “Doc” Tobler Team Doctor/Trainer 1989 Marianne Vallin Athlete/Tennis 2008 Scott Warner Athlete/Men’s Tennis 1998 Tom Wiesner Distinguished Contributor 1994 Matt Williams Athlete/Baseball 1997 Trevaia Williams Athlete/Track & Field 2006 Mel Wolzinger Distinguished Contributor 2006 Elbert “Ickey” Woods Athlete/Football 1998 *posthumous TEAMS 1958-59 Men’s Basketball Squad 1989 1967-68 Men’s Basketball Squad 1989 1968 Football Squad 1987 1974 Football Squad 1988 1976-77 Men’s Basketball Squad 1987 1979 Football Squad 1994 1980 Baseball Squad 1994 1984 Football Squad 2012 1985 Men’s Soccer Squad 2010 1986-87 Men’s Basketball Squad 1998 1989-90 Men’s Basketball Squad 2000 1989-90 Women’s Basketball Squad 2006 1990-91 Men’s Basketball Squad 2002 1994 Football Squad 2010 1995 Softball Squad 2008 1998 Men’s Golf Squad 2008
SILVER REBEL AWARD RECIPIENTS George Maloof Jr. Football 1986-87 Kenny Mayne Football 1981
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2013-14 HONOR ROLL All — Americans
Dana Finkelstein
Erick Fedde
[women’s golf] Second Team » WGCA Second Team » Golfweek
200 Free Relay
[baseball] Second Team » Louisville Slugger
Krystal Wharton
[track & field] Honorable Mention » USTFCCCA
400 Medley Relay
[men’s swimming] First Team » NCAA
Dillon Virva
[men’s swimming] Honorable Mention » NCAA
200 Medley Relay
[men’s swimming] Honorable Mention » 50 m » NCAA
[men’s swimming] Honorable Mention » NCAA
All — REGION|DISTRICT Salvador Bernal
Dana Finkelstein
[men’s soccer] Third Team » Far West » NSCAA
Erick Fedde
[women’s golf] WGCA » Central Region
Lucia Batta
Carl Jonson
[women’s tennis] Senior Player of the Year » ITA Mountain Region
Garie Blando
[baseball] Second Team » West Region» ABCA
[men’s golf] GCAA » PING All-West Region
[softball] Second Team » West Region » NFCA
Kurt Kitayama
[men’s golf] GCAA » PING All-West Region
[women’s golf] Golfer of the Year
Garie Blando
[softball] Player of the Year
Khem Birch
Erick Fedde
[men’s basketball] Defensive Player of the Year
Khem Birch
[softball] Second Team » West Region » NFCA
Samantha Juarez
[men’s basketball] Second Team » District 17 » NABC
MOUNTAIN WEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Dana Finkelstein
Stefany Valentino
Pauline Monreal
[softball] Second Team » West Region » NFCA
[softball] Third Team » West Region » NFCA
coach OF THE YEAR Tim Chambers
[baseball] Pitcher of the Year
[baseball] Mountain West
Jim Reitz
[men’s swimming] Western Athletic Conference
men’s
men’s
men’s
women’s
1 NCAA team championship 4 Final Four appearances 20 NCAA tournament appearances 14 Conference championships 11 League tournament titles 20 All-Americans, 28 times 1 John Wooden Award Winner 14 NBA first round draft picks 9 Lottery Picks
1 NCAA team championship 2 NCAA individual champions 26 Consecutive NCAA berths, NCAA record 6 Conference championships 4 NCAA West Regional titles 7 Conference individual titles 22 All-Americans, 42 times 3 NCAA Regional medalists 2 National Coach of the Year Awards 1 Ben Hogan Award Winner 1 Jack Nicklaus Award Winner 1 Fred Haskins Award Winner 1 Golfstat Award Winner 1 National Freshman of the Year 11 Conference MVPs 5 Conference Freshmen of the Year
5 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference championships 1 League tournament title 2 All-Americans, 3 times 5 Conference MVPs 2 Conference Coach of the Year 2 Conference Freshman of the Year
10 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference tournament titles 3 Regular season championships 3 All-Americans, 5 times 1 National Rookie of the Year 10 Conference MVPs 1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year 4 Conference Freshmen of the Year 2 Conference Coaches of the Year
BASKETBALL
women’s
BASKETBALL
8 NCAA tournament appearances 1 WNIT runner-up finish 4 Conference championships 5 League tournament titles 11 All-Americans, 15 times 1 National Freshman of the Year 5 Conference MVPs 3 Conference Freshmen of the Year
BASEBALL
11 NCAA Regional appearances 11 Conference championships 14 All-Americans 9 Freshmen All-Americans 4 Conference MVPs 3 Conference Coach of the Year 3 Conference Pitchers of the Year
SOFTBALL
9 NCAA tournament appearances 3 College World Series berths 2 Conference titles 12 All-Americans, 20 times 1 Olympic Gold Medallist, 3 times 2 Conference Coaches of the Year, 5x 6 Conference MVPs, 7 times 2 Conference Pitchers of the Year 1 Conference Freshman of the Year
GOLF
women’s
GOLF
3 NCAA finals appearance 12 Consecutive NCAA regional appearances 2 NCAA individual appearance 4 Conference championships 5 All-Americans, 7 times 6 Conference Golfer of the Year 5 Conference Freshmen of the Year 3 Conference Coaches of the Year
SOCCER
women’s
SOCCER
3 NCAA Tournament appearances 2 Conference title 3 Conference MVPs 2 League tournament titles 2 Conference Coaches of the Year
VOLLEYBALL 1 NCAA tournament appearance 1 Conference tournament title 2 Conference Freshmen of the Year 2 Conference Coaches of the Year
TENNIS
men’s
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2 NCAA individual champions 3 Collegiate Grand Slam titles 7 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference tournament titles 5 All-Americans, 9 times 7 Conference MVPs 3 Conference Coaches of the Year 3 Conference Freshmen of the Year
TRACK | FIELD 2 NCAA individual champions 5 Conference outdoor titles 1 Conference indoor title 46 All-Americans, 86 times 1 U.S. Olympic Head Coach
FOOTBALL
2 Conference championships 3 Bowl game victories 9 All-Americans, 13 times 9 Conference MVPs 1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year 3 Conference Coaches of the Year 4 Conference Freshmen of the Year 2 Freshman All-Americans
women’s
SWIMMING
4 Conference titles 9 All-Americans, 18 times 15 Conference MVPs 4 Conference Coaches of the Year
men’s
SWIMMING
9 Conference championships 3 Regular season championship 27 All-Americans, 65 times 11 Conference MVPs 10 Conference Coaches of the Year
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CHAMPIONS
NOTABLE REBELS REBELS NOTABLE REBELS
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larry JOHNSON
charley HOFFMAN
» Former Runnin’ Rebel » Member of 1990 NCAA Championship team » College Basketball’s Player of the Year » 2-time NBA All-Star » 1992 NBA Rookie of the Year
» Former Rebel golfer » 2-time PGA Tour Champion
keenan MCCARDELL
» Former Rebel wide receiver » First UNLV alumnus to score in Super Bowl » 2 TDs in Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win » Played in two Pro Bowls » Retired among top 10 in NFL history with 883 receptions
ryan MOORE
randall CUNNINGHAM
» Former Rebel golfer » 2004 Individual NCAA Champion » PGA Tour Champion
» Former Rebel quarterback/punter » Two-time All-American » First QB selected in 1985 NFL Draft » Played in four Pro Bowls » 1998 NFL Player of the Year » Three-time Bert Bell Award winner
anthony BENNETT
» 2013 No. 1 Overall NBA Draft Pick » 2013 MW Freshman of the year » 2013 All-America Honorable Mention » Former Runnin’ Rebel
adam SCOTT
lori HARRIGAN
» Former Rebel golfer » 2013 Masters Champion » 11-time PGA Tour Champion » Ranks as the No. 1 golfer in the world
» Former Rebel softball pitcher » 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist
ickey WOODS
kenny MAYNE » Former Rebel quarterback » ESPN talent and TV pitchman » 2006 Dancing with the Stars participant
» Former Rebel running back » 1986 NCAA rushing champion » Highest NFL draft pick in UNLV history » Popularized famed “Ickey Shuffle” » Led Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII
greg ANTHONY
» Former Runnin’ Rebel » Member of 1990 NCAA Championship team » 11-year NBA career » TV Analyst
george MALOOF
» Former Rebel defensive back » Original Chairman of Palms Hotel » Maloof family formerly owned NBA’s Sacramento Kings
shawn MARION
» Former Runnin’ Rebel » NBA Champion » 4-time NBA All-Star
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ryan LUDWICK
» Former Rebel All-American » 2008 MLB All-Star
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