2016-17 Wyoming Golf Media Guide

WYOMING TAYLOR DORANS

MACKENZIE BARRIE

RYAN WALLEN

2016-17 WYOMING GOLF

WYO 2016-17 Wyoming Golf Schedules

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Date Opponent 09/12/16 at CSU Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 09/13/16 at CSU Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 09/25/16 Nebraska Chip N’ Club 09/26/16 Nebraska Chip N’ Club 09/27/16 Nebraska Chip N’ Club 10/1/16 Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate 10/2/16 Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate 10/07/16 at DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate 10/08/16 at DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate 10/09/16 at DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate 02/13/17 Battle at the Rock 02/14/17 Battle at the Rock 02/27/17 Islanders Classic 02/28/17 Islanders Classic 03/13/17 at BYU Entrada Classic 03/14/17 at BYU Entrada Classic 03/16/17 Lady Thunderbird Invitational 03/17/17 Lady Thunderbird Invitational 04/06/17 at Wyoming Cowgirl Classic 04/07/17 at Wyoming Cowgirl Classic 04/10/17 at Bobcat Spring Invitational 04/11/17 at Bobcat Spring Invitational 04/17/17 at Mountain West Championship 04/18/17 at Mountain West Championship 04/19/17 at Mountain West Championship

Location Fort Collins, Colo.

Fort Collins, Colo.

Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Palm Desert, Calif.

Palm Desert, Calif.

Denver, Colo.

Denver, Colo.

Denver, Colo.

Riverside, Calif.

Riverside, Calif.

Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas St. George, Utah St. George, Utah St. George, Utah St. George, Utah Maricopa, Ariz.

Maricopa, Ariz.

Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix, Ariz.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.

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Date 09/10/16 09/11/16 09/19/16 09/20/16 09/23/16 09/24/16 09/26/16 09/27/16 10/10/16 10/11/16 02/17/17 02/18/17 02/19/17 02/27/17

Opponent at USAF Gene Miranda Invitational at USAF Gene Miranda Invitational at Ram Masters Invitational at Ram Masters Invitational at William H. Tucker Intercollegiate at William H. Tucker Intercollegiate at Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational at Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational Paintbrush Intercollegiate Paintbrush Intercollegiate Wyoming Cowboy Desert Intercollegiate Wyoming Cowboy Desert Intercollegiate Wyoming Cowboy Desert Intercollegiate Arizona National Invitational

Location Colorado Springs, Colo.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fort Collins, Colo.

Fort Collins, Colo.

Albuquerque, N.M. Albuquerque, N.M. Boulder, Colo.

Boulder, Colo.

Parker, Colo.

Parker, Colo.

Palm Desert, Calif.

Palm Desert, Calif.

Palm Desert, Calif.

Tucson, Ariz.

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Arizona National Invitational The Duck Invitational The Duck Invitational The Goodwin The Goodwin Wyoming Cowboy Classic Wyoming Cowboy Classic at Mountain West Championship at Mountain West Championship at Mountain West Championship

Tucson, Ariz.

Eugene, Ore. Eugene, Ore. Palo Alto, Calif.

Palo Alto, Calif.

Chandler, Ariz.

Chandler, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Wyoming Quick Facts Location Laramie, Wyo. Nickname Cowgirls / Cowboys Colors Brown and Gold Enrollment 13,551 Founded 1886 Conference Mountain West President Dr. Laurie Nichols Athletics Director Tom Burman UW Director/Men’s Golf Joe Jensen (16th year) Men’s Golf Phone (307) 766-4359 or 745-3111 Asst. Director/Women’s Golf Josey Stender (11th year) Women’s Golf Phone 307-766-5369 Women’s Golf SID Lincoln Mansch SID Phone 307-766-2290 SID Cell 406-396-7381 SID E-Mail lmansch@uwyo.edu Men’s Golf SID Nate Lake/Kyle Charles SID Phone 307-766-2290 SID Cell 719-649-3329 SID Email nlake@uwyo.edu/kcharle2@uwyo.edu Home Golf Course UW Jacoby Golf Club, Laramie, Wyo.

(7,247 yards, par 72)

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Credits We wish to thank the following people for making this publication possible.

Thank you to the people at Modern Printing Company, Laramie, Wyo., who served as the printers of this publication and who designed the covers for the 2016-17 Wyoming Golf Media Guide.

We thank the staff at the University of Wyoming Photo Service for their outstanding photographs throughout this media guide. Also, thanks to the Mountain West Conference, the NCAA, and the UW Media Relations staff for their photo contributions.

Much thanks goes to the Wyoming Division of Tourism for the breathtaking scenic photos of the state of Wyoming in this publication.

This publication was written, edited and designed by Wyoming Assistant Media Relations Director Lincoln Mansch and Graduate Assistant Nate Lake, with additional assistance from the UW Athletics Media and Public Relations Office.

Wyoming Golf Mission Statement: Wyoming Golf is a united team with ambition, a winning attitude, and a commitment to the pride and tradition of the University of Wyoming.

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2016-17 Wyoming Cowgirls

Table of Contents Cowboy and Cowgirl Schedules Inside Front Cover Fast Facts / Media Info / Sponsors 1 Director of Wyoming Golf Joe Jensen 2-3 Asst. Director of Wyoming Golf Josey Stender 4-5 Cowgirl Bios 6-13 Cowboy Bios 14-19 Wyoming Golf Records 20-21 All-Time Letterwinners 22-23 Student-Athlete Academics 24-25 Wyoming Golf Facilities 26 Strength & Conditioning/Mountain West 27 Wyoming Traditions 28-29 Athletic Facilities 30-31 Wyoming Campus 32-33 The State of Wyoming/City of Laramie

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Media covering University of Wyoming golf may contact Wyoming Media Relations Assistant Lincoln Mansch or Graduate Assistants Nate Lake & Kyle Charles to request player or coach interviews.

To reach the Wyoming Athletics Media and Public Relations Office, call 307-766-2290.

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JOE JENSEN Director of UW Men’s & Women’s Golf Head Cowboy Coach The Wyoming Cowboy golf program is in its’ 16th season under the direction of Joe Jensen. In addition to serving as the head coach of the men’s golf program, Jensen is in his 12th year as Director of UW Men’s & Women’s Golf.

Jensen has directed the Cowboy golf program during one of the most competitive eras in UW’s 70-year men’s golf history. Under Jensen’s direction the Cowboys have set school records for low individual round and event score, as well as low team round and event score.

In 2015-16, Jensen was named the MW Coach of the Year after he led the Pokes to eight top-five finishes, six of which were in the top-three. UW’s sixth-place finish at this year’s MW Championships was its best since the Pokes took sixth in 2005. Sophomore Drew McCullough became just the seventh Cowboy to finish in the top-ten in the 17 years UW has competed in the MW Championship, and on April 6, Jensen helped junior Ryan Wallen become the first MW Golfer of the Week since David Hearn earned the award on April 20, 2000. Academically, the men’s golf team was one of two teams at Wyoming to post a perfect APR score of 1,000. It marked the fourth consecutive reporting period that the Cowboy golf team recorded a perfect score based on its four-year average.

A native of Lander, Wyo. and a former member of the UW golf team, Jensen earned his bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences from the University of Wyoming in 1998 and completed his MBA at UW in December of 2006.

In addition to his coaching duties, Jensen manages and is the head golf professional at Glenn “Red” Jacoby Golf Club at the University of Wyoming. Jensen, 45 (born April 10, 1970) was hired as the Cowboy golf coach on Dec. 7, 2001 and named Director of Wyoming Golf on Aug. 18, 2005.

“I’m excited about my role as director of both Wyoming Golf programs,” Jensen said. “We are working hard and I’m pleased with the direction of both the men’s and women’s programs.

“It’s such a privilege to be a part of the Wyoming Athletics program and to bring student-athletes to UW and Laramie. I enjoy working at the school I graduated from, in my home state, and in a place where I have so many friends and family.”

Jensen was a member of the Cowboy golf team during the 1992-93 season, turned professional in 1993, and became an assistant golf pro at the Jacoby Golf Club. During his six years in that position, he was responsible for the daily operation of the course. His duties also included serving as an assistant coach with the golf team.

In 1999, Jensen moved to the Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club in Windsor, Colo., where he was a golf assistant until he was hired by Wyoming. There he assisted in the Joe Jensen's daily operation of the golf course and coordinated a number of golf tournaments. He also Career Highlights taught group and junior golf lessons. In addition to his golf club duties, he was a financial • Named Director of Men's and Women's representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and later worked for the Bank Golf at the University of Wyoming on of Colorado/Raymond James Financial Services in Fort Collins, Colo.

June 1, 2005 The 2013-14 season was another successful year for the Cowboys. Jensen guided the • Named Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Wyoming on Dec. 7, 2001 Pokes to a second-consecutive team victory at the Battle of the Tetons, his second win as • Earned his first career tournament win head coach of the Cowboys. Junior Kamrin Allen shot a 210 (-6) to earn his first individual as head coach at the Battle in the Tetons title as a Cowboy, it also marked the fifth individual event victory with Jensen as coach. in 2012.

• Named 2016 Mountain West Men’s Wyoming also turned in a third-place finish at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invite. The pokes Golf Coach of the Year after guiding were led by senior Brent Baylon who tied his career-best 69 (-3) in the final round and Cowboys to a sixth-place finish at the finished tied for 10th place with fellow senior Eddie MW Championships.

• Has coached four-consecutive Golf Stewart. Freshman Ryan Wallen became the first Coaches Association of America AllCowboy to lead the team at the Mountain West Academic teams.

Conference Championship since Gabe Maier in • Course Manager and Head Golf Professional, University of Wyoming 2008. Wallen shot a career-best 218 (+5) to finish Glenn "Red" Jacoby Golf Club, tied 18th. The Cowboys also earned their second2002-present consecutive NCAA Public Recognition Award for • Golf Assistant, Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club, Windsor, Colo., 1999-2001 its outstanding Academic Progress Rate (APR) that • Assistant Golf Professional, University of finished ranked in the top 10 percent of all NCAA Wyoming Glenn "Red" Jacoby Golf Club, teams in their respective sport.

1993-98 Jensen once again led UW to success on and • Assistant Men's Golf Coach, University of Wyoming, 1994-98 off the course during the 2012-13 season. Success • Completed his bachelor's degree in on the course included the Cowboys winning arts and sciences from the University of their first tournament since 2000, when UW took Wyoming in 1998.

• Member of the University of Wyoming the team title at the Battle in the Tetons with a Cowboy Head Coach Joe Jensen and men's golf team, 1992-93 school-record 847 (-17). Also at that event, junior Brent Baylon at the 2013 Mountain • Completed his MBA, 2006 West Championship Eddie Stewart took the first individual medalist

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WYOMING COACHING STAFF honors since 2009. It was the fourth individual event victory during Jensen’s tenure. Stewart’s 208 (-8) also tied for the third-best tournament score in school history.

Jensen directed the 2012-13 Cowboys to their fourth-consecutive Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic team award for having a team grade point average of 3.0 or better. The Cowboys were one of 79 teams honored from NCAA Division I and one of just two schools from the Mountain West in 2012-13. Junior Eric Parish was also named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Parish was the 10th Cowboy to receive the prestigious honor.

The 2011-12 Cowboys had a team GPA of 3.39. Cowboys Jake Hedge, Eric Parish, Case Ruff and Eddie Stewart earned Academic All-Mountain West honors. Parish and Ruff also earned MW Scholar-Athlete awards. He also helped junior Clinton Boutelle to a 15th place finish at the Mountain West Championship.

In 2010-11 Jensen directed senior Gabe Maier to his second consecutive NCAA Regional Tournament appearance. Maier was the first Cowboy since current PGA tour player David Hearn to earn consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. Maier also tied the school record low round at the Cowboy Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz., firing a 63 (-7). For the third consecutive season Jensen helped lead the Cowboys to a Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic team. Cowboys Phil Henzlik, Parish and Ruff earned Mountain West Scholar-Athlete awards. Wyoming golf also had four student-athletes selected Academic All-MW, including Henzlik, Maier, Ruff and Zach Zaremba.

The 2009-10 season was a banner year for the Cowboys as they sent their first golfer to the NCAA Regional Tournament since 2002, as well as being named a Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic team.

Cowboy Gabe Maier earned UW’s first NCAA Regional Tournament berth since 2002 with his 12th place finish at the Mountain West Conference Championship.

Also during the 2009-10 season the Cowboys were named a GCAA All-Academic Team with a combined GPA of 3.18. Cowboy golfers Henzlik, Maier, Zaremba and Ruff were all named Academic All-MWC. Henzlik and Ruff also earned MWC Scholar-Athlete Awards. In addition to the numerous school records, the Wyoming golf program added two individual tournament championships in 2009. Cowgirl Jonelle Martinez won the 2009 Mountain West Conference Championship and Cowboy Gabe Maier won the 2009 Jensen with Drew McCullough at the 2015 MW Championship University of Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate.

In the summer of 2009, Jensen was involved in the Palmer Cup, which is college golf’s version of the Ryder Cup. The event, which pits 10 American college players against 10 college players from Europe, was played at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo.

For his efforts with the Palmer Cup, Jensen was recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America in December of that year.

In 2007, the Cowgirls hosted the first annual Cowgirl Classic during the same week as the men’s event. The Cowgirls’ event will be held for the ninth consecutive season during the spring of 2015 at the Ak Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. In addition to the Cowboy and Cowgirl Classics held each spring in the Phoenix area, the Cowboys began hosting the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate tournament in 2008. The sixth annual Desert Intercollegiate was held on Feb. 21-23, 2013 at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif. The Classic Club is the host course of the PGA’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

In 2003, his second as head coach of the Cowboys, Jensen initiated the UW/Cleveland Golf Cowboy Classic Collegiate tournament. The event is held each spring in Scottsdale, Ariz., and hosts many of the top college golf programs in the country.

The 2005 tournament marked Jensen’s Cowboy squad’s best finish with a second-place finish of the 20 teams in the event.

Jensen’s teams annually excel in the classroom, as evident in 2005 and 2006 when Cowboy golfer Dan Silva was named a Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar by the GCAA in back-to-back years. In 2010, Phil Henzlik, Gabe Maier and Zach Zaremba were recognized for the honor, as Parish joined the list of Cowboys named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar in 2013.

During his first two seasons as head coach, Jensen coached All-Southwest Region selection Mike Urbatchka in 2002 and AllAmerica Scholar honoree Kurt Kowaluk in 2003. His teams have also been recognized for their efforts off the course by winning the Athletics Director Award two times. The annual award, which is based on excellence in athletics, team GPA and community service, was given to the Cowboy golf team in 2001-02 and 2002-03.

Active within the community, Jensen is currently on the University of Wyoming Academic Planning Committee. He is also Chairman of the Board of the UW First Tee Chapter, a nationally recognized junior golf program primarily supported by the PGA and USTA with a curriculum of life skills and golf skills. Jensen was instrumental in organizing UW’s First Tee program and served as the chapter’s executive director for a year.

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JOSEY STENDER Asst. Director of Wyoming Golf Head Cowgirl Coach Josey Stender enters her 12th season at the helm for the University of Wyoming women’s golf team in 2016-17. Stender has served as head coach of the Cowgirls and assistant director of Wyoming golf since August of 2005.

The UW program has grown in leaps and bounds on the golf course during Stender’s tenure, while also continuing its tradition of achievements in the academic realm. Much of the success comes from Stender’s coaching philosophy, which exemplifies her compassion for molding young adults.

The 2015-16 season UW was highlighted by a couple top-five finishes for the Cowgirls. Wyoming claimed second at the Bobcat Spring Invite and a fourth-place finish at the Grand Canyon Invite. At the GCU Invite, Stender guided Gabrielle Gibson to a secondplace finish, which was the best of her career. It also became the top-individual finish for a Cowgirl since Juanita Rico finished second at the Guistana Memorial Classic in 2011. Just before conference play, UW was led by four Cowgirls in the top-20 at the Bobcat Spring Invite, with Klara Castillo and Kaylee Knadler each tied for fifth place. Additionally, Wyoming’s three-round total (894 +30) at the Bobcat Spring Invite was the fourth-best 54-hole score in program history. The third-round score of 294 (+6) was a season best and the third lowest in Cowgirl history.

“I value the idea that members of our Wyoming golf team have a great college experience on and off the course,” she said of her athletes. “I look for well-rounded student-athletes who are willing to work hard to accomplish their goals athletically, while also striving to excel in the classroom for their future.”

Stender’s list of achievements while directing the Cowgirls include helping the program rewrite the Wyoming record book and garnering multiple team and individual honors. Under her tutelage, the Cowgirls have posted their top-seven lowest Head coach Josey Stender and the Cowgirls team event scores and team round scores, including setting the pose after shooting a program-best 891 at the CU/Heather Farr Memorial in 2008. best marks in both categories at the 2008 CU/Heather Farr Memorial. In the final round UW shot a 291 (+3), which gave them a score of 891 (+27) for the tournament. The Wyoming women also picked up their first team win in 10 years with a title at the Bronco Fall Invitational in 2008, while posting their first back-to-back, top-three team finishes during the 2011-12 season.

Individually, several members of the UW women’s golf team have shined with the help of Stender. Juanita Rico set the Cowgirl record for lowest individual season stroke average at 75.5 during 2011-12, as she also became just the second UW woman to earn Mountain West Golfer of the Month accolades. Five of UW’s top six golfers in stroke average competed under Stender, while UW’s top three lowest individual rounds and top six lowest individual event scores have come with her guidance.

Stender also coached Jonelle Martinez, who was one of the most accomplished golfers in Wyoming history. Martinez became the second Cowgirl to win an individual Mountain West Championship by claiming the title in 2009 and was named to the First Team All-Conference squad as well.

In the classroom, the Cowgirls have earned a total of 31 Academic All-Mountain West honors and 12 MW Scholar-Athlete Awards during Stender’s tenure. Eight student-athletes have also been named All-American Scholars by the National Golf Coaches Association under Stender.

Stender has also helped broaden the name of Wyoming golf by hosting several big-name tournaments. The program hosted the sixth-annual Wyoming Cowgirl The Stender Family Classic at the Ocotillo Golf Club in Chandler, Ariz., during the spring of 2012 and Jeff, Josey, Griffin, Jovee and Porter Stender

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WYOMING COACHING STAFF held the first-annual Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate at The Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif., during the fall of 2011.

Stender came to UW from Boise, Idaho, where she had been the communications director for the Idaho Golf Association.

A collegiate golfer at the University of Memphis from 1998-2003, she served as a graduate assistant intern in the fall of 2003.

Formerly Josey Edwards, she married Jeff Stender on Aug. 20, 2005. Josey and Jeff, an assistant principal at Laramie Junior High, have a son named Griffin, born in July 2008, and twins Jovee and Porter, born in March 2010.

The Wyoming’s men’s and women’s golf programs were restructured in 2005, as Joe Jensen was elevated from his position of head men’s coach and was named director of both the UW men’s and women’s programs. Jensen remains the Cowboy head coach and oversees all aspects of Wyoming’s golf teams, while Stender primarily works with the UW women’s squad but also serves as the assistant director under Jensen.

As the assistant director, Stender is involved in multiple aspects of Wyoming golf, including outreach, recruiting, practice, putting together the home events hosted by both teams Stender with former Wyoming golfer Stacey Blunt and scheduling with both squads.

“She’s always striving to get better,” Jensen said. “We’re trying to compete on a national level. I think that’s our expectation and she’s on board with that. She just does an amazing job.

“It’s how she connects with the players and her honesty. It’s her coaching style. She doesn’t say too much, but she says enough.

Our players are very fortunate. She just has a great way of adapting to the players and the players trust her.”

Stender earned her bachelor’s degree in education, with an emphasis on sports and leisure studies/sports management from Memphis in 2001, and then earned her Master’s of Science in sports and leisure commerce from Memphis in 2004. An accomplished student, she received numerous academic honors during her playing career, including being named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-Scholar Athlete team three times; 1999-2000, 2001-02 and 2002-03.

Stender, an Idaho native, had a successful amateur career in her home state.

She won three state high school titles and earned the 1999 Idaho Women’s Amateur Championship, as well as being named the Rocky Mountain PGA Female Amateur Golfer of the Year that same year. She was a member of the USGA Idaho State Team in 2003, and was a participant at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship in 2004.

Stender was runner-up in the 2001 Pacific Northwest Golf Association Women’s Amateur Championship.

She currently is an apprentice for the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division.

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MACKENZIE BARRIE Senior Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Seaton Secondary School 2015-16 (Junior): Mackenzie Barrie once again had an impactful season for the Cowgirls • Played 15 rounds with a scoring average of 82.1 • Recorded a season-low 75 (+3) during the final round of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic • Also had a season-best 242 (+26) at the Cowgirl Classic • Played in five tournaments throughout the year • Made the lineup three times, and played twice as an individual for UW • Closed out the season at the Bobcat Spring Invite with the three-round total of 246 (+30) • Once again named to the Academic All-MW team.

2014-15 (Sophomore): Barrie proved to be a leader for the Cowgirls during the 2014-15 season, as she played in every event for UW • Participated in 32 rounds recording the second-best stroke average on the team with 77.8 • Led the team in scoring four times throughout the season, while also notching two top-25 finishes • Carded her lowest tournament score of 224 (+8) at the Grand Canyon Invitational, as well as, her best career round of 72 (E) in the first round • Tied for seventh at the Grand Canyon Invitational for the best finish of her career • Finished the season at the Mountain West Championships as the second-highest finisher for Wyoming, where she tied for 36th with a three-round score card of 239 (+23) • Named to the spring 2015 Academic All-MW team.

2013-14 (Freshman): Barrie made an impact on the Cowgirls in her first season with the program • Played 18 rounds with a scoring average of 80.8 • Best finish came as an individual at the Cowgirl Desert intercollegiate finishing tied for 25th in the 107-golfer field with a career-low score of 230 (+14) • Played well at the Cowgirl Classic with a score of 232 (+16), tying for 39th place • Competed in the Mountain West Championship finishing 44th at 255 (+39) • Recorded a season-best scores of 75 (+3) in the first round of the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate and Wyoming Cowgirl Classic.

High School: Was at the time, the second Canadian on the Cowgirl roster, Mackenzie Barrie posted a standout summer of golf in 2012 with a scoring average of 76.2 strokes • Tied for 31st at 316 (+12) at the British Columbia Women’s Amateur Championship, before going on to place 12th at the British Columbia Junior Girls Championship at 309 (+9) • Placed second at her Zone Championship • A member of the British Columbia team in the North Pacific Team Matches in 2013 • A member of the Career Statistics Honor Roll all four years and graduated with a 3.94 grade-point Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Career Events: 6 of 10 11 of 11 5 of 10 22 of 31 average • As a senior, she was named the Athlete of the Year and Rounds: 18 32 15 65 Top All-Round Student.

Strokes: 1,455 Average: 80.8 Low Round: 75 (+3) Top 25 Finishes: 1 Best Finish: T25th

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Personal: Mackenzie was born Nov. 15 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia • She is the daughter of Jamie and Tracey Barrie and has one brother, Conor • Majors in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at UW.

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TAYLOR DORANS Senior Erie, Colorado Broomfield High School 2015-16 (Junior): Taylor Dorans played 18 rounds for UW during her junior campaign • She had a scoring average of 79.9 for the Cowgirls • Began her season in the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate and recorded a 244 (+28) • Had her best finish the following week, as she scored a 224 (+8) and tied for 37th at the Denver Ron Moore Intercollegiate • She had a three-round total 248 (+24) at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic and then closed out the season with a 235 (+19) to tie for 31st at the Bobcat Spring Invite • Once again named to the Academic All-MW team.

2014-15 (Sophomore): Dorans had a successful sophomore season for UW, as she played in all 11 tournaments • Recorded a career-low score of 71 (-1) in the first round of the Mountain View Collegiate • Recorded the first three top-25 finishes of her career while her best finish came when she tied for 15th at the Grand Canyon Invitational • Lowest tournament score was at the Grand Canyon Invitational with a total tally of 227 (+11) • Played 31 rounds and had a stroke average of 78.1, which was the third lowest on the team • Wrapped up the year at the Mountain West Championships with a 243 (+27), where she tied for 43rd • Named to the spring 2015 Academic All-MW team.

2013-14 (Freshman): Dorans stepped right into the Cowgirls lineup in her first season with the program • Played in 27 rounds averaging 80.7 strokes per round • Best finish came at the Mountain View Collegiate finishing tied for 42nd with a score of 227 (+11); During the event she tied a career-best score of 74 (+2) • Recorded 74 (+2) in the final round of the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate • In her collegiate debut at the CSU Ptarmigan Rams Fall Classic she recorded a 234 (+18) making it her second-best score of the season.

High School: A native of Erie, Colo., Taylor Dorans joined the Cowgirls from Broomfield High School after lettering four years in golf under coach John Ferraro • During Dorans’ freshmen and sophomore seasons she finished sixth in the Colorado High School Athletic Association 4A Championship • Finished the CHSAA 4A Championship in fourth place as a junior • A three-time All-State honoree, earning the honor from her freshmen to junior years • Also a two-time Northern League MVP • Named the 2012 Boulder Daily Camera Player of the Year • A member of the Colorado Junior America’s Cup team • During the summer of 2012, she competed in the United States Golf Association Junior Girls championship and the Junior World Championship • A four-year honor member and a member of National Honor Career Statistics Society • Earned a Broomfield Super Kid Award with a 4.3 grade Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Career point average.

Events: 9 of 10 Rounds: 27 Strokes: 2,180 Average: 80.7 Low Round: 74 (+2) Top 25 Finishes: - Best Finish: T42nd

11 of 11 31 2,422 78.1 71(-1) 3 T15th

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26 of 31 76 6,040 79.6 71 (-1) 3 T15nd

Personal: Dorans was born Nov. 21 in Dolton, Illinois and is the daughter of Rich and Patti Dorans • Has two older sisters, Molly who played golf at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont., and Danielle, who played golf at the University of Nebraska at Kearney • Majoring in Mechanical Engineering at UW.

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KLARA CASTILLO Junior Albuquerque, New Mexico Sandia Prep 2015-16 (Sophomore): Klara Castillo participated in all but two tournaments this season for UW • She played 24 rounds with a scoring average of 78.2, which was third-best for the Cowgirls • Opened the Bobcat Spring Invite with a career-low 70 (-2) • Had her first top-five finish at the Bobcat Spring Invite, as she tied for fifth with a 222 (+6) • Had three top-30 finishes during her sophomore campaign • Closed out the season at the MW Championship, where she finished second on the team and tied for 38th with a three-day total 241 (+25) • Named to the 2016 Spring Academic All-MW team.

2014-15 (Freshman): Castillo played in four tournaments in her first season with the Cowgirls • Played a total of 12 rounds and finished her freshman season with a scoring average of 83.3 • Best finish and lowest total tournament score came at the Denver Ron Moore Intercollegiate with a score of 234 (+18), as she tied for 39th • Fired a career low of 75 (+3) in the final round at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic.

High School: Klara Castillo joined the Cowgirls after an excellent prep career under high school coach Allan Brumer and golf instructor Notah Begay II at Sandia Prep • Awarded the FCWT Faces of the Future award, while also being named the Sun Country PGA Junior Player of the Year • An Optimist International Tournament Qualifier and a Junior World Qualifier, as well as a Sun Country Girls Junior America’s Cup participant • Shot a 71 to finish second and hit a 77 for a third place finish at the Junior America’s Cup • Owns her high school’s lowest tournament record score of 73 and finished third at the 2013 state tournament with scores of 75 and 81 Career Statistics during the two-day tournament • According to Golfweek, Klara was ranked Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career 83rd in the 2014 girls class with a scoring average of 77.4 • Castillo held a Events: 4 of 11 8 of 10 12 of 21 3.6 grade-point average and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Rounds: 12 24 36 Strokes: 1,000 Average: 83.3 Low Round: 75 (+3) Top 25 Finishes: - Best Finish: T39th

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Personal: Castillo is the daughter of Jan Wallner and Diane Castillo and was adopted at 9-months old • She is a cousin of professional golfer Notah Begay III and was born on December 11, 1995 • Majors in Criminal Justice at UW.

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GABRIELLE GIBSON Junior Temecula, California Great Oak High School 2015-16 (Sophomore): Gabrielle Gibson played in all ten tournaments during her sophomore season • She led the team with a 76.5 scoring average, and also with five top-25 finishes • Twice she placed within the top-five, as she tied for fifth at the Denver Ron Moore Collegiate and then second at the Grand Canyon Invite • She fired a career-low 68 (-4) to tie the lowest individual round in school history during the second round of the DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate • Her second-place finish at the GCU Invite proved to be the best of her career, and it also became the topindividual finish for a Cowgirl since Juanita Rico finished second at the Guistana Memorial Classic in 2011 • Gibson lead UW to its fourth-best 54-hole score in program history (894 +30), as she finished 12th with a 227 (+11) • She closed out the season at the MW Championships with a three-day total 242 (+26) • Graduated in May of 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and will have two years of eligibility left with the Cowgirls • Once again named to the Academic All-MW team.

2014-15 (Redshirt Freshman): Gibson jumped right into the lineup for UW and played in all 11 tournaments during her freshman season • Played a total of 32 rounds and finished with the fourth lowest scoring average on the team with 79.2 • Lowest tournament score was 231 (+15), which she recorded at both the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate and the Price’s “Give `Em Five” Intercollegiate • Earned her first top-25 finish of her career, when she tied for 14th at the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate and her second top-25 finish later in the season at the Firestone Grill Invitational • Fired her career best of 72 (E) in the final round of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic • Wrapped up her season with her first appearance at the Mountain West Championship where she shot a three-round score of 242 (+26) and finished the tournament in 42nd place • Named to the spring 2015 Academic All-MW team.

2013-14 (Freshman): Gibson redshirted in her first season with the Cowgirls.

High School: A native of Temecula, Calif., Gabrielle Gibson joined the Cowgirls in 2013 after lettering four years in golf at Great Oak High School for coach Robert Murphy • As a senior, she led her team to a Southwestern League Co-Championship • Individually as her teams co-captain she earned First Team All-League and All-Valley honors • Qualified for the CIF Individual championships • A First Team All-League and All-Valley her junior season and a CIF qualifier • During that season she earned her teams integrity award • As a sophomore she earned Second Team All-Valley honors and First Team All-League honors • During her sophomore season she helped lead her team to a Southwestern League Championship and qualify for the CIF Championships • Lettered four seasons in track and field at Great Career Statistics Oak including earning Athlete of the Year honors her freshman season • Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career In the classroom, she was a four-year scholar-athlete award recipient • A Events: 11 of 11 10 of 10 11 of 11 member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Rounds: 32 30 62 will earn an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Strokes: 2,537 2,295 4,832 Average: 79.2 76.5 77.9 Low Round: 72 (E) 71 (-1) 71 (-1) Top 25 Finishes: 2 5 7 Best Finish: T14th 2nd 2nd

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Personal: Gibson was born Sept. 17, 1994, in Poway, Calif., and is the daughter of Glenn and Kendy Gibson • Father competed in Track and Field at Long Beach State University • Majored in Communication at UW and is working toward a Master’s degree in Communication as well.

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SARAH HANKINS Redshirt Sophomore Thornton, Colorado Legacy High School 2015-16 (Sophomore): Redshirted.

2014-15 (Freshman): Hankins played in six of the 11 tournaments for the Cowgirls during the 2014-15 season • Tallied 18 rounds for a scoring average of 81.1 • Best finish was at the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate where she tied for 36th place with a score of 237 (+21) • Shot her lowest tournament score at the Price’s “Give `Em Five” Intercollegiate with a tally of 231 (+15) • Finished a strong fall season with her career best round of 73 (+1) at the Denver Ron Moore Intercollegiate • Played in three more tournaments during the spring, with her best showing coming at the Matador Invitational • Finished in 46th place with a score of 260 (+44) • A spring 2015 Academic All-MW team member was also named a WGCA All-American.

High School: Sarah Hankins joined the Cowgirls from Legacy High School in Thornton, Colo., after lettering four years in golf under coach Mark Glen • A two-time All-State and a three-time AllRegion selection, Hankins was also a two-time team captain • In 2013, she finished in third place at the Class 5A state championship and the Saddleback CWGA Junior Stroke Play Championship and was runner-up at the 2013 CWGA Junior Match Play Championship • As a sophomore, she placed seventh at the state tournament and was named the North Metro Spring Athlete of the year as a freshman • Placed 22nd of 144 competitors at the 2013 Optimist Junior Golf Championship and currently Career Statistics carries a 0 handicap • An Academic All-State first team Year 2014-15 Career selection, she carried a 3.7 grade point average through Events: 6 of 11 6 of 11 high school and participated in Fellowship of Christian Rounds: 18 18 Athletes, Skills USA and the swim team • Volunteered Strokes: 1,460 1,460 with USGA- LPGA Girls Golf, Special Olympics and Average: 81.1 81.1 Bridges of Silence.

Low Round: 73 (+1) 73 (+1) Top 25 Finishes: - Best Finish: T36th

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Personal: Hankins is the daughter of Todd and Michelle and has one younger sister, Jennifer • Born on December 9, 1995 • Studies Mechanical Engineering at UW.

MICHELLE ROMANO Redshirt Sophomore Lone Tree, Colorado Colorado Colorado-Springs 2015-16 (Sophomore): Redshirted.

Before UW: Michelle Romano joined the Cowgirls after completing her freshmen season at Colorado Colorado-Springs.

She played in three of the nine tournaments during her first season for the Mountain Lions.

Romano played a total of six rounds and finished with a scoring average of 77.8. Romano shot a season best round of 71 (-1) at the WNMU Fall Intercollegiate. She also fired her best two-round tally of 144 (E) at the WNMU Fall Intercollegiate. Her best season finish was at the RMAC #1 when she tied for 14th. Romano finished the season recording her second top-25 finish at the RMAC #2, where she tied for 25th. High School: Romano had a successful high school career and was a four-year letterwinner at the Rock Canyon High School in Lone Tree, Colo., and was the team captain her junior and senior years. As captain she helped lead the Jaguars to the 2014 5A Girls Golf State Championship. At the 2014 state championship she shot the best round of any golfer at the tournament in the third round. Romano finished seventh at the 5A Girls Golf State Championship her junior year and was in the top-40 her sophomore and freshman years.

Personal: She is the daughter of Jim and Andrea and has an older sister, Jamie and an older brother, Andrew • Majors in Marketing at UW.

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AMANDA HINCHEY Sophomore Casper, Wyoming Kelly Walsh High School 2015-16 (Redshirt Freshman): Amanda Hinchey played in three tournaments this season for UW • She shot a season-low 78 (+6) during the second round of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic, and finished with a 242 (+26) • At the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate, Hinchey shot a threeround total of 255 (+39) • She played as an individual at the Grand Canyon Invite, posting a 248 (+35) and had her best finish of the season tied for 64th.

2014-15 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Hinchey joined the Cowgirls as a six-time letterwinner at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyo • Had an outstanding prep career under head coach Craig Marsh • Won the Wyoming state individual championship in 2012 • A two-time All-State selection and an All-Conference honoree three times • The conference individual championship this past fall and led her team to back-to-back conference team Career Statistics titles in 2012 and 2013 • Excels in the classroom as Year 2015-16 Career a member of National Honor Society • Earned the Events: 3 of 10 3 of 10 Scholastic Achievement Award three times and was Rounds: 9 9 a member of the Student Council.

Strokes: 745 Average: 82.8 Low Round: 78 (+6) Top 25 Finishes: - Best Finish: T64th

745 82.8 78 (+6) T64th

Personal: Hinchey is the daughter of Bruce and Karen Hinchey • Has one brother, Austin, who played golf at Texas Pan-American • born on July 12, 1996 • Majors in Management and Spanish at UW.

KAYLEE KNADLER Sophomore Phoenix, Arizona Pinnacle High School 2015-16 (Freshman): Kaylee Knadler had an impressive first season wearing the brown and gold • She was UW’s top-finisher at the 2016 MW Championship, as she shot a 236 (+20) to placed 35th • To open the spring season, she came away with her first top-ten finish at the Grand Canyon Invite • She tied for tenth with a 231 (+18) at the GCU Invite • Just before the championship, Knadler posted the second top-ten finish and first top-five finish of her career at the Bobcat Spring Invite • She finished tied for fifth with a three-round score of 240 (+24) • Knadler posted her career-low round of 71 (-1) during the final round of the Bobcat Spring Invite • Named to the 2016 Spring Academic All-MW team.

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Year 2015-16 Career Events: 10 of 10 10 of 10 Rounds: 30 30 Strokes: 2,349 2,349 Average: 78.3 78.3 Low Round: 71 (-1) 71 (-1) Top 25 Finishes: 2 2 Best Finish: T5th T5th

High School: Kaylee Knadler joined the Cowgirls from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. • Lettered four years in golf under head coach Christopher Barden • Helped her team to a pair of runner-up finishes at the Arizona High School Championship • Placed fifth at the 2012 state championship carding rounds of 72 (E) and 73 (+1) • In amateur competition, she won the 2011 Thunderbird Junior Championship • At the prestigious Tucson Conquistadores Silverbelle Championship she finished eighth in 2014 • Ranked as the fifth-best recruit in the state of Arizona with a stroke average of 76.9.

Personal: The daughter of Pete and Kathy Knadler • Born on August 10, 1996 • Kathy played golf for the Cowgirls from 1988-91 • Majoring in Journalism at UW, and her twin sister, Megan, is also a member of the Cowgirl golf team.

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MEGAN KNADLER Freshman Phoenix, Arizona Pinnacle High School 2015-16 (Freshman): Megan Knadler had four top-20 finishes during her freshman season and played in all ten tournaments • Her first top-ten finish came at the Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate, as she tied for eighth place with a 224 (+8) • She opened the spring season with her second top-ten finish at the Grand Canyon Invite • Knadler finished tied for tenth with a 231 (+10) and helped UW to its fourth-best 54-hole score in program history (894 +30) • As a final tune-up before the conference championship, Knadler tied for 18th at the Bobcat Spring Invite with a 231 (+15) • At the 2016 MW Championship, she finished in 44th place with a three-round score of 245 (+29) • Named to the 2016 Spring Academic All-MW team.

High School: Megan Knadler joined Wyoming from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. • Lettered four seasons under head coach Christopher Barden • Finished 10th individually at the Arizona State High School Championship during her senior season • Named the JGAA Player of the Year in 2012 • Won the 2012 PING Arizona Junior Masters • Joined her sister Kaylee on the Arizona team of the 2013 Mary Cave Cup finishing in fourth place • Ranked as the fourth-best recruit in the state of Arizona with a stroke average of 75.4.

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Year 2015-16 Career Events: 10 of 10 10 of 10 Rounds: 30 30 Strokes: 2,314 2,314 Average: 77.1 77.1 Low Round: 72 (E) 72 (E) Top 25 Finishes: 4 4 Best Finish: T8th T8th

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Personal: The daughter of Pete and Kathy Knadler • Born on August 10, 1996 • Kathy played golf for the Cowgirls from 1988-91 • Studying Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming and her twin sister, Kaylee is also a member of the golf team.

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ERIN SARGENT Freshman Longmont, Colorado Silver Creek High School High School: Erin Sargent joins the Cowgirls as a four-year letterwinner at Silver Creek High School in Longmont, Colo. • She had a successful prep career under head coach Meredith Nelson • She won the Colorado 4A State Championship during her senior season • Sargent placed third at the 4A State Championship as a junior and sixth place at the 5A State Championship as a sophomore • She qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur in 2014, the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in 2015 and represented Colorado as one of the top four junior amateurs in the 2015 Girls Junior America’s Cup • She was all-conference her freshmen, sophomore, and junior seasons, in addition to earning academic all-state as a junior • She excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society • She was also the activity leadership council president.

Personal: Born on March 28, 1998 in Irmo, South Carolina • She is the daughter of Randy and Brenda Sargent and has one older brother, Erik • Plans to major in Communication and Journalism while at UW.

CAITLYN SKAVDAHL Freshman Casper, Wyoming Natrona County High School High School: Skavdahl joins the Cowgirls after an excellent prep career under high school coach Tim Fauss • She was a four-time all-state selection and named team captain her senior season at Natrona County High School • Skavdahl was also the 4A individual state champion during her junior and senior seasons • She led her team to two high school state championships and was twice a member of the Wyoming Girls’ Junior Americas Cup team • Skavdahl was named the 2015 Lew Lepore Player of the Year, as well as the Casper Star Tribune Golfer of the Year in 2014 and represented the state of Wyoming in the 2015 USGA State Team Championship • Skavdahl excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Roll and was also a student council representative.

Personal: Born on July 28, 1997 in Casper • Is the daughter of the Honorable Scott Skavdahl, U.S. District Court Judge from Casper and his wife Cidne. Her father was also a member of the Cowboy football team from 1985-89 • She is undecided on a major at UW.

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RYAN WALLEN Senior Blaine, Washington (Blaine HS) 2015-16 (Junior): Ryan Wallen had another stellar season with the Pokes. He played all 33 rounds and finished second on the team with a 72.4 stroke average. On April 6, Wallen was tabbed the Men’s Mountain West Golfer of the Week for his performance at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, where he tied for fifth with a 208 (-8). It was is his first Mountain West honor and Wyoming’s first since David Hearn on April 20, 2000. He opened the season at the USAF Gene Miranda Invitational where he tied for 18th with a 217 (+1). At the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, Wallen tied for 5th after a three-round total of 212 (+2). The following week at the Cowboys Southern Dunes tournament, he tied tenth with a 217 (+1). At the MW Championships, Wallen was second for the Pokes as he tied for 15th. He shot a 214 (-2) for UW at the championships.

2014-15 (Sophomore): As a sophomore, Wallen played in all 12 events for the Cowboys during the 2014-15 season. He led the Pokes three different times in his second season as a Cowboy. Wallen had the second best stroke average on the team, as he finished with an average of 74.6 per round. He played in 35 total rounds and started his season strong at the Battle in the Tetons. He fired a career low during the first round with a score of 68 (-4). Wallen recorded his lowest tournament score of 212 (-4) at the BYU Ping Cougar Classic. His performance at the BYU Ping Cougar Classic was also his best finish of his career, as he tied for third. He wrapped up the season at the Mountain West Championship where he tied for 40th, which came to be UW’s third best score of the tournament.

Wallen added three top-25 finishes during his sophomore season, and now has four total for his career.

2013-14 (Freshman): Wallen played his first seven events as an individual for the Cowboys before working his way into the lineup. Wallen had his best round of the fall at the Ram Masters Invitational where he fired a 71 (+1). He tied for 34th, which was his best finish of the fall with a three-round total of 219 (+9). He completed the fall season with a 77 stroke average after playing in all five events as an individual. While at the University of Arizona National Invitational Tournament, Wallen became the first Cowboy competing as an individual to finish highest for UW since redshirt freshman Jake Hedge in 2011. He led Wyoming twice during his freshman season, at the UA NIT where he shot a 223 (+7) and at the Mountain West Championship where he fired a 218 (+5). He became the second Cowboy to lead the team as a freshman at the MW Championship, when he tied for 18th and also shot his career-best round of 70 (-1). For the year, he participated in all 10 events and carried the fourth-best stroke average at 76.1, while recording one top-20 finish.

High School: Ryan Wallen joins the Cowboys as a four-year letterwinner at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. He had an Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Career excellent prep career under head coach Steve Barthlow. The highlight Events: 10 of 10 12 of 12 11 of 11 33 of 33 of Wallen’s prep career was a Washington state championship Rounds: 30 35 33 98 during his sophomore season. He also earned First Team AllStrokes: 2,284 2,614 2,389 7,287 Northwest Conference that season. Following his sophomore Average: 76.1 74.6 72.4 74.4 Low Round: 70 (-1) 68 (-4) 68 (-4) 68 (-4) season in 2011 he was named the Whatcom County Boys Golfer of Top 25 Finishes: 1 3 9 13 the Year. He earned three runner-up finishes in the Washington Best Finish: T18th T3rd T5th T3rd state tournament during his freshman, junior and senior seasons, while also earning First Team All-Northwest Conference honors. He has been named his team’s MVP all four seasons of his high school career. During high school events he is carrying a 72.1 scoring average. During his career he has carried a 73.94 stroke average in nationally ranked events. In the 2012 PNGA stroke play Wallen tied for second. The previous year he finished tied for 12th at the PNGA stroke play. He also excels in the classroom being named WIAA All-Scholastic.

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ARRON LICKTEIG Junior Madison, South Dakota (Freeman HS) 2015-16 (Sophomore): Arron Lickteig played in all but one tournament for UW during his sophomore season. He played 30 rounds with a stroke average of 74.3 for the year. Lickteig had two top-20 finishes for the Pokes, as he tied for 16th in each tournament. At the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, he shot a 216 (+6), while at the Arizona National Invitational Tournament, Lickteig recorded a 214 (-2). At the MW Championship, he tied for 30th with a 219 (+3).

2014-15 (Redshirt Freshman): Lickteig played in eight events as an individual for the Cowboys and made his way into the lineup twice during his frsehman season. He averaged 76 strokes throughout the season as he played in 29 total rounds. His top performance came when he tied for 28th place at the Battle in the Tetons and also at the Cowboys Southern Dunes. He fired a 228 (+12) at Battle in the Tetons and a 227 (+11) at the Cowboy Southern Dunes. Lickteig shot his career-low 70 (-2) in the first round of the Wyoming Cowboy Classic and finished with his lowest tournament score of 216 (E). Lickteig made his first trip to the Mountain West Championship in Tucson, Ariz., and finished in 53rd place with a total score of 231 (+18).

2013-14 (Freshman): Redshirted High School: Arron Lickteig joins the Cowboys as six-year letterwinner at Freeman High School in Freeman, S.D. He had an excellent prep career under Ryan Mors and Britni Johnson. The highlight of Lickteig’s prep career was a South Dakota state individual championship his junior season. He also earned three runnerup finishes as an eighth grader, sophomore and senior. He was a four-time Career Statistics All-State selection. As a junior he won the Sioux Empire Junior Tournament.

Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career Also excelled on the football field as a three-year letterwinner and earned Events: 10 of 12 10 of 11 20 of 22 Rounds: 29 30 59 All-Cornbelt Conference honorable mention. Excelled in the classroom at Strokes: 2,204 2,230 4,434 Freeman High School as a member of the National Honor Society.

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DREW McCULLOUGH Junior Richland, Washington (Richland HS) 2015-16 (Sophomore): Drew McCullough was once again one of Wyoming’s top golfers during his sophomore campaign. He was the top golfer for UW at the 2016 MW Championships, as he tied for sixth with a 211 (-5). He became just the seventh Cowboy to finish in the top-ten in the 17 years UW has competed in the MW Championship.

McCullough played all 33 rounds for the Pokes and led the team with a 72.1 stroke average. He had four top-ten finishes during the year, with the first being at the Arizona National Invitational Tournament. He recorded a 207 (-9) to lead UW. The following week McCullough led UW at the Bob Sittion Invitational with a 218 (+5), as he tied for ninth. As a final tune-up at the BYU Cougar Classic, McCullough tied for fifth with a score of 208 (-8).

2014-15 (Freshman): McCullough was one of the Cowboys top golfers as a freshman in 2014-15. He led the team four times during his first season. He played in every event and finished with the third best stroke average for UW with an average of 74.9 per round.

Having played in 35 total rounds, McCullough recorded seven sub-par rounds and shot a career-low of 68 (-4) three times throughout the season. McCullough’s first victory came at the Ram Master Invitational, as he finished with a scorecard of 210 (E). McCullough made his first appearance at the Mountain West Championship where he finished tied for 48th with a carded score of 227 (+14). He recorded three top-25 finishes to close out his first season with the Cowboys.

High School: Drew McCullough joins the Cowboys as a three-year letterwinner at Richland High School in Richland, Wash. He had a successful prep career under head coach John Richardson. McCullough was a three-time district qualifier and two-time state qualifier. He also helped Richland High School to three conference championships. McCullogh’s high school teacher Jason Aichele Career Statistics was a former golfer for the Cowboys and former caddy for UW great David Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career Hearn. McCullough also excelled on the basketball court as a two-time Events: 12 of 12 11 of 11 23 of 23 Rounds: 35 33 68 letterwinner. As a junior, he helped the Richland High School basketball Strokes: 2,623 2,378 5,001 team earn a conference title, regional title and a trip to the state tournament.

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Personal: He is the son of Shane and Stacy. He was born on March 2, 1996 and majors in Management at UW.

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QUINTIN POPE Junior Cheyenne, Wyoming (East HS) 2015-16 (Sophomore): Quintin Pope played in all ten tournaments for UW during his sophomore campaign. He averaged 75 strokes after playing in 33 rounds. He opened the season with a three-round total 218 (+2) to share 22nd place at the USAF Gene Miranda Invitational.

His top finish came at the BYU Cougar Classic, as he tied for 11th with a 213 (+3). At the Cowboys Southern Dunes tournament, Pope tied for 15th after recording a 219 (+3). He competed in his first conference tournament this season, and he tied for 54th at the 2016 MW Championship. Pope shot a 234 (+18) to closed out his season.

2014-15 (Freshman): Pope played in all but one event for the Cowboys during his first season. He recorded his first collegiate top-25 finish at the Battle in the Tetons where he golfed as an individual. He finished as the top Cowboy in sixth place with a total score of 214 (-2). Pope worked his way into the lineup for the rest of the season after his debut at the Battle in the Tetons, and recorded his career-low score of 69 (-3) during the final round of the BYU Ping Cougar Classic. He finished the tournament with a score of 230 (+14) in 53rd place. He finished the season with a stroke average of 76.7 after playing 32 rounds.

High School: Quintin Pope joins the Cowboys as a four-year letterwinner at East High School in Cheyenne. He had an outstanding prep career under head coach Paul Hartigan. Pope placed in the top 20 at the state tournament all four years Career Statistics of high school. Pope earned All-State Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career honors in 2012 and 2013 for the Thunderbirds. He was also an All-Conference Events: 11 of 12 11 of 11 22 of 23 selection and Team Player of the Year three times. Pope was named the Lew Rounds: 32 33 65 Strokes: 2,455 2,475 4,930 Lepore Player of the Year. He also excelled on the basketball court earning Average: 76.7 75 75.8 All-Conference Honorable Mention.

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GLENN WORKMAN Junior Pueblo, Colorado (Pueblo West HS) 2015-16 (Sophomore): Glenn Workman played in all but one tournament for UW during his sophomore season. He opened the campaign at the USAF Gene Miranda Invitational. He tied for 29th with a three-round tally of 220 (+4). At the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate, Workman took a share of 30th with a 221 (+5). He then placed 22nd at the Cowboys Southern Dunes tournament with a score of 231 (+15). At the Wyoming Cowboys Classic, Workman shot a 219 (+3) before closing out his season at the BYU Cougar Classic tied for 53rd with a 232 (+16).

2014-15 (Freshman): Workman played in every event for the Cowboys during his freshman season. He averaged 75 strokes per round after playing in all 35 rounds. His best tournament came when he tied for 14th at the Cowboys Southern Dunes with a total tally of 219 (+3). Workman notched three top-25 finishes during his freshman year. He earned top-25 finishes at Battle in the Tetons, when he tied for 20th, at the Cowboys Southern Dunes, when he tied for 14th and also atthe Mountain West Championship, where he tied for 19th. During his first appearance at the MW Championship, he shot his lowest tournament score of 216 (+3) and also a career-low score of 69 (-2) during the second round of the tournament. He finished the MW Championship tied as the top finisher for Cowboys with junior Kamrin Allen as they tied for 19th place with a score of 216 (+3).

High School: Glenn Workman joins the Cowboys from Pueblo West High School in Pueblo, Colo. He was a four-year letterwinner under head coach Derek Towwey.

Workman was also the team captain during his time at Pueblo West High School.

Workman was a Southern Regional champion and state tournament qualifier.

Career Statistics He won the Colorado Junior Golf Association Tournament of Champions Year 2014-15 2015-16 Career crown during his junior season. Workman excelled in the classroom as Events: 12 of 12 10 of 11 22 of 23 a member of the National Honor Society. He was also the Student Body Rounds: 35 30 65 President at Pueblo West High School and a representative at Boys State. He Strokes: 2,626 2,253 4,879 Average: 75 75.1 75.1 was a active member in the community as a leader in Rake Up Pueblo.

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Personal: He is the son of Todd and Kathleen. He was born on December 6, 1995 and majors in Finance at UW.

COLE BUNDY Sophomore Fort Collins, Colorado (Loveland HS) 2015-16 (Redshirt Freshman): Bundy did not play in any tournaments for UW. 2014-15 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Bundy joins the Cowboys from Loveland High School in Loveland, Colo. He was a four-year letterwinner under head coach Bill Stephens. Bundy was team captain during his time at Loveland High School. Bundy was an All-Area and All-Conference selection his senior year. Bundy excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society.

He was also Class President and was a letterwinner in DECA and State Champion at Loveland High School.

Personal: He is the son of Bill and Laura. He was born February 12, 1996. He majors in Accounting at UW.

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JOHN MURDOCK Sophomore Laramie, Wyoming (Laramie HS) 2015-16 (Freshman): John Murdock played 21 rounds for UW during his freshman campaign. He closed out his first year with a 76.1 stroke average. Murdock recorded his best finish at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, as he tied for 32nd. He shot a three-round total of 220 (+10), just before he recorded a 232 (+16) for a share of 38th at the Cowboys Southern Dunes tournament. In the spring, Murdock had a 223 (+7) at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, while he tied for 47th at the BYU Cougar Classic with a 225 (+9).

High School: Murdock joins the Cowboys after a decorated career at Laramie High School under head coach Kurk Aegerter. He was a four-time All-State selection. He Year 2015-16 Career finished second at this season’s Wyoming state championship. This season he won the Events: 7 of 11 7 of 11 Eastern Conference individual championship. Murdock also earned All-Conference Rounds: 21 21 honors four-straight seasons.He also excels in the classroom as a member of National Strokes: 1,599 1,599 Honor Society. Murdock is also a dedicated volunteer for the First Tee of Wyoming.

Average: 76.1 76.1 Career Statistics

Low Round: 68 (-4) Top 25 Finishes: 0 Best Finish: T32nd

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Personal: Murdock is the son of John III and Juliette Murdock. He is majoring in Journalism at UW.

DAN STARZINSKI Redshirt Freshman Phoenix, Arizona (Thunderbird HS) 2015-16 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Starzinski joins the Cowboys from Thunderbird High School in Phoenix, Ariz.

He was a four-year letterwinner under coaches Eric Gurule and Matt Schurman. He was the team captain his senior year and led the Chiefs to its third consecutive state championship. Starzinski won the 2013 Callaway Junior World Championship Qualifier #2 by three strokes and had a two-round tally of 142 (-2). He also excelled in the classroom graduating with honors and a 4.1 weighed grade-point average.

Personal: He is the son of Al and Alice and has a sister, Julia. He is majoring in Civil Engineering at UW.

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UW ALL-TIME COWBOY RECORDS

COWBOY RECORDS: Low Individual Round (18 holes to par) 1. 64 (-8), Fred Bath, Wyoming Cowboy Invite, 9/10/84 2. 63 (-7), Gabe Maier, Wyoming Cowboy Classic, 4/4/11 3. 65 (-7), Drew McCullough, Wyoming Cowboy Classic, 4/4/16 65 (-7), Gabe Maier, Denver Desert Shootout, 3/18/11 65 (-7), Matthew Brunk, Ron Moore Invite, 3/20/06 65 (-7), Jeff Franks, Cougar Classic, 4/14/06 65 (-7), Mike Urbatchka, ISU Bengal Invite, 4/18/00 8. 66 (-6), David Hearn, ISU Bengal Invite, 4/18/00 66 (-6), Kamrin Allen, Battle in the Tetons, 9/3/13

Matthew Brunk Low Team Round (18 holes to par) 1. 273 (-15), Ron Moore Invite, 3/20/06 2. 276 (-12), Wyoming Cowboy Classic, 4/4/16 3. 269 (-11), Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 9/8/98 277 (-11), Battle In The Tetons, 9/3/12 277 (-11), Battle in the Tetons, 9/3/13 4. 278 (-10), Turtle Bay Invitational, 11/7/07 5. 279 (-9), Idaho State Bengal Invite, 4/18/00 6. 281 (-7), BYU Cougar Classic, 4/22/05

Low Individual Event Score (54 holes to par) 1. 204 (-12), Kurt Kowaluk, Nevada Wolf Pack Invite, 10/8/02 2. 206 (-10), Gabe Maier, Denver Desert Shootout, 3/19/11 3. 207 (-9), Drew McCullough, Arizona NIT, 2/28/16 4. 208 (-8), Eddie Stewart, Battle In The Tetons, 9/4/12 208 (-8), Gabe Maier, UW Desert Intercollegiate, 10/6/09 208 (-8), Jeff Franks, BYU Cougar Classic, 4/15/06 208 (-8), Dave McCleave, Grand Canyon Invite, 4/14/92 208 (-8), Dan Silva, BYU Cougar Classic, 4/23/05 Low Team Event Score (54 holes to par) 1. 847 (-14), Battle In The Tetons, 9/4/12 2. 850 (-14), Ron Moore Invite, 3/21/06 826 (-14), Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 9/9/98 4. 853 (-11), Arizona NIT, 2/28/16 5. 857 (-7), Battle in the Tetons, 9/3/13 6. 859 (-5), Turtle Bay Invitational, 11/7/07 7. 837 (-3), Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 9/7/99 8. 862 (-2), NMSU Invite, 10/7/00

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Best Team Conference Finish Third, 1989 WAC Championship Fifth, 1988 WAC Championship Sixth, 2016 MW Championship All-Americans Scott Walter, GCAA, 1977 (HM) Dave McCleave, GCAA, 1992 (HM)

Mike Urbatchka

Individual NCAA Regional Qualifiers Dave McCleave, 1990 Pat Fry, 1995 David Hearn, 1999 David Hearn, 2000 David Hearn, 2001 Mike Urbatchka, 2002 Gabe Maier, 2010, 11 Individual All-Region Selection Mike Urbatchka, 2002, Southwest Region

Individual Season Stroke Average (Min. 18 rounds) 1. 71.97, Gabe Maier, 2010-11 2. 72.06, Drew McCullough, 2015-16 3. 72.39, Ryan Wallen, 2015-16 4. 72.40, David Hearn, 1999-2000 5. 72.67, Dave McCleave, 1991-92 6. 72.80, David Hearn, 1998-99 7. 73.18, Kamrin Allen, 2015-16 8. 73.46, Kurt Kowaluk, 2002-03

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Team Tournament Wins (Minimum 54 holes) Wyoming Invite, 1987 Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1989 Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1991 Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1992 Grand Canyon Invite, 1994 Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1994 Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 1998 Red Storm Intercollegiate, 1999 Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 1999 NMSU Invite, 2000 Idaho State Bengal Invite, 2000 Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 2000 Don Abbott Battle In The Tetons, 2012 Battle in the Tetons, 2013 Best Individual Conference Finish Third, Don Abbott, 1992 WAC Championship Fourth, Matthew Brunk, 2003 MWC Championship Fourth, Chris Conley, 1988 WAC Championship Sixth, Drew McCullough, 2016 MW Championship Sixth, Pat Fry, 1996 WAC Championship Seventh, Don Abbott, 1989 WAC Championship Seventh, David Hearn, 1999 WAC Championship Seventh, Rufus Hoefer, 1960 Skyline Championship Tie Seventh, Phil Henzlik, 2009 MWC Championship

2005-06 Cowboys

Individual Tournament Wins (Min. 54 holes) Scott Walter, RMIGA Series medalist, 1977 Darren Dimick, Wyoming Invite, 1987 Dave McCleave, Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1989 Don Abbott, Fox Acres Intercollegiate, 1989 Dave McCleave, Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1991 Don Abbott, CSU Ram Invite, 1991 Dave McCleave, Vanderbilt Intercollegiate Invite, 1992 Dave McCleave, Grand Canyon Invite, 1992 Pat Fry, CSU Ram Invite, 1994 David Hearn, Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate, 1999 Jake Hunter, Red Storm Intercollegiate (tie), 1999 Mike Urbatchka, Red Storm Intercollegiate (tie), 1999 David Hearn, CSU Ram Invite, 2000 Kurt Kowaluk, Nevada Wolf Pack Invite, 2002

Jeff Franks, AFA Falcon Invite (indiv.), 2004 Gabe Maier, UW Desert Intercollegiate, 2009 Eddie Stewart, Battle In The Tetons, 2012 Kamrin Allen, Battle in the Tetons, 2013 Drew McCullough, Ram Masters Invitational, 2014

Team NCAA Regional Qualifiers 1992 (Abbott, Hoff, Justensen, McCleave, Monroe) Individual NCAA Tournament Participant Scott Walter, 1977 All-Conference Selections (WAC, 1963-1998) Scott Walter, 1977, First Team Brad Butler, 1978, Second Team Scott Walter, 1978, First Team Brant Williams, 1979, Second Team Brant Williams, 1980, First Team Dave Corollo, 1981, First Team Dave Corollo, 1982, First Team John Easterbrook, 1984, First Team Dave McCleave, 1990, Second Team Don Abbott, 1992, Second Team Dave McCleave, 1992, First Team David Hearn Pat Fry, 1995, Second Team All-Conference Selections (MW, 1999-Present) David Hearn, 2001 Mike Urbatchka, 2002 Gabe Maier, 2011 Conference Coach of the Year Joe Jensen, 2016, MW

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COWGIRL RECORDS: Low Individual Round (18 holes to par) 1. 68 (-4), Gabrielle Gibson, DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate, 10/10/16 68 (-4), Molly Black, Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/14/09 3. 69 (-3), Laura Mengelkamp, Lady Aztec Invite, 10/17/06 69 (-3), Juanita Rico, CU/Heather Farr Memorial, 9/29/08 69 (-3), Juanita Rico, Nevada Wolf Pack Classic, 10/3/11 69 (-3), Emily Woodard, Mountain View Collegiate, 3/20/15 7. 70 (-2), Five players: Castillo, Gibson, Henzlik, Lintz, Martinez (2), Mengelkamp, Rico (3) Low Team Round (18 holes to par) 1. 291 (+3), CU/Heather Farr Memorial, 9/30/08 2. 293 (+5), Price’s “Give ‘Em “Five Intercollegiate, 10/7/13 293 (+5), Mountain View Collegiate, 3/20/15 4. 297 (+5), UNM Dick McGuire Invitational, 9/18/08 5. 294 (+6), Bobcat Spring Invite, 4/12/16 294 (+6), MDA Invitational, 9/24/07 294 (+6), CU/Heather Farr Memorial, 9/29/08 294 (+6), Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/14/10 9. 295 (+7), DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate, 10/10/15 295 (+7), Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/8/08 295 (+7), MountainView Invitational, 3/25/11 Low Individual Event Score (54 holes to par) 1. 215 (-1), Gabrielle Gibson, DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate, 10/11/15 215 (-1), Molly Black, Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/15/09 3. 217 (+1), Laura Mengelkamp, Ron Moore Classic, 9/27/05 217 (+1), Sarah Fogerty, Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/15/09 5. 218 (+2), Juanita Rico, CU/Heather Farr Memorial, 9/30/08 218 (+2), Juanita Rico, MountainView Collegiate, 3/24/12

Jordan Lintz, MWC Championship, 2000 Laura Mengelkamp, Islander Spring Classic, 2005 Jonelle Martinez, MWC Championship, 2009 Team Tournament Wins (Minimum 54 holes) AFA Falcon Invite, 1988 AFA Falcon Invite, 1989 Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1989 Cowgirl Classic, 1994 Cowgirl Classic, 1995 Idaho Invite, 1998 Bronco Fall Invite, 2008 (*36 Holes)

Jonelle Martinez

Best Individual Conference Finish First, Jonelle Martinez, 2009 MWC Championship First, Jordan Lintz, 2000 MWC Championship Third, Beth Purcell, 1994 WAC Championship Fourth, Solveig Fuglestad, 1995 WAC Championship Fourth, Mikala Henzlik, 2006 MWC Championship Fourth, Jennifer Kraft, 1993 WAC Championship Fourth, Kelly Meyers, 1990 HCAC Championship Fourth, Lori Savoy, 1994 WAC Championship Tied Fourth, Jonelle Martinez, 2010 MWC Championship Sixth, Carolyn McMullen, 1991 WAC Championship Best Team Conference Finish Second, 1994 WAC Championship Third, 1990 HCAC Championship Third, 1991 WAC Championship Third, 1993 WAC Championship Third, 1995 WAC Championship

2008-09 Cowgirls

Individual NCAA Regional Qualifiers Jordan Lintz, 2000 Low Team Event Score (54 holes to par) 1. 891 (+27), CU/Heather Farr Memorial, 9/30/08 2. 892 (+28), DU Ron Moore Intercollegiate, 10/11/15 3. 893 (+29), Mountain View Collegiate, 3/21/15 4. 897 (+33), Price’s “Give ‘Em “Five Intercollegiate, 10/7/13 5. 898 (+34), Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/15/09 6. 900 (+36), Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic, 9/9/08 900 (+36), MountainView Collegiate, 3/24/12 8. 906 (+42), MDA Invitational, 9/25/07 Individual Season Stroke Average (Min. 18 rounds) 1. 75.6, Juanita Rico, 2011-12 2. 75.7, Jordan Lintz, 1999-2000 3. 76.5, Gabrielle Gibson, 2015-16 4. 76.7, Juanita Rico, 2009-10 76.7, Juanita Rico, 2010-11 6. 76.9, Molly Black, 2010-11 Individual Tournament Wins (Min. 54 holes) Kelly Meyers, Jacoby Collegiate Invite, 1989 Kelly Meyers, AFA Falcon Invite, 1989 Lori Savoy, Cowgirl Classic, 1994 Lori Savoy, Cowgirl Classic, 1995 Jordan Lintz, Cowgirl Challenge, 1998 Jordan Lintz, Fighting Camel Classic, 1999 Jessi Santesson, Boise State Bronco Invite, 2000

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Jordan Lintz All-Conference Selections Susan Roll, 1987, All-HCAC Honorable Mention Susan Roll, 1988, All-HCAC Susan Roll, 1989, All-HCAC Kelly Meyers, 1990, All-HCAC Kathy Hodge, 1991, All-WAC Carolyn McMullen, 1991, All-WAC Lori Savoy, 1995, WAC First Team Beth Purcell, 1996, WAC First Team Jordan Lintz, 2000, MWC First Team Jonelle Martinez, 2009, MWC First Team Conference Coach of the Year Bill Legerski, 1988, HCAC Tom Davidson, 1990, HCAC Roger Prenzlow, 1993, WAC Conference Freshman of the Year Lori Savoy, 1993, WAC * Team records reflect counting four players Bold reflects current Cowgirl

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Willis CLARK

Bader, Donald P., 1982, 83 Baily, Eric, 2003, 04, 05, 06 Balling, J. David, 1981 Bath, Fredrick M., 1983, 84, 85 Brent Baylon, 2013, 2014 Bennett, Rob, 1978, 79, 80 Benoit, John J., 1948 Berg, Bradley D., 1979, 80 Bertolero, John A., 1958, 59 Booth, Brandon T., 1996 Bordewick, Christian J., 1991, 92, 93 Borg, Dave A., 1979 , 80, 81 Boutelle, Clinton, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Brunk, Matthew, 2002, 03, 04, 06 Buchanan, James, 1941 Butler, Bradley A., 1975, 76, 77, 78 Butler, Jared, 2009, 10

Campbell, Bob, 1969 Campbell, John, 1971 Carollo, David W., 1980, 81, 82 Clare, H. James, 1941, 42 Clark, Willis, 1947, 48 Collins, Edward P., 1947, 48 Conger, Harvey, 1949, 50 Conley, Chris, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Conner, Trustun, 1998, 99 Cortez, Richard J., 1970 Cozzens, Stuart, 1997 Curnow, Max, 2007, 09, 10 Curtin, John W., 1984, 85

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Denzin, Randy W., 1973 Dimick, Darren S., 1986, 87, 88, 89 Doeden, Daniel A., 1993, 94, 95, 96 Duffy, John, 1964

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John EASTERBROOK

Eames, Robert D., 1966, 67, 68 Easterbrook, John W., 1981, 82, 83, 84 Eggers, Gordon, 1949 Esau, Mark J., 1977, 78

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Lepore, Lewis C., 1955, 56 Lickteig, Arron, 2015 Lindell, Cameron, 2014, 15 Linton, Kyle R., 1984, 85, 86, 87 Long, Gerald D., 1965 Long, John, 1965 Long, R. Ron, 1961, 63

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David McCLEAVE

Abbott, Donald C., 1988, 89, 90 Aichele, Jason, 2003, 04 Alford, John, 1948 Allen, Kamrin, 2013, 14, 15

Fagan, Don, 1947 Fisher, Zac, 2007, 08 Ford, Troy D., 1983, 84 Frank, Kevin W., 1993, 94, 95 Franks, Jeffrey W., 2004, 05, 06, 07 Fraser, Tom, 1982 Freemole, Steven B., 1970, 71 Fry, Jay P., 1993, 94, 95, 96 Gawthrop, Don, 1941 Geesman, Eldon R., 1965, 66 Gentry, Frank E., 1970, 71 George, Eddie, 1978 George, Jeffrey C., 1971, 72, 73 Griffin, Todd E., 1993, 95, 96 Griffith, Troy R., 1988, 90, 91 Guetz, Burton W., 1970, 71, 73 Guetz, Mike, 1965, 66 Guthrie, Robert F., 1952, 53, 54

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Haile, Charles R., 1956 Halloran, James P., 1942 Hanson, Jeffrey C., 1984, 85, 86, 87 Hanson, Richard T., 1986, 87, 88, 89 Hearn, David, 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Hedge, Jake, 2012 Helms, Doug, 1971 Henritze, Mike, 1981, 82, 83 Henzlik, M. Dean, 1973, 74, 75, 76 Henzlik, Phil, 2008, 09, 10, 11 Hipsher, James A., 1960, 61, 62 Hockamier, Gordon D., 1957, 58, 59 Hoefer, Rufus S., 1960, 61, 62 Hoff, Andrew, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Hunter, Calvin J., 1952 Hunter, Jacob, 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Hurst, Bradley E., 1970

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MacNaughton, Lewis E., 1958, 59 Madison, Gregory P., 1970 Maier, Gabe, 2008, 09, 10, 11 Marshall, Jim, 1964, 65, 66 May, Mike, 2008, 09, 11, 12 McCleave, David R., 1988, 89, 91, 92 McCoy, Brandon, 2007, 08 McCullough, Drew, 2015 McPherson, Ron A., 1971 Mezei, Mike, 2001, 02 Miller, Blaine R., 1983, 84 Monroe, Trevor J., 1992, 93, 94 Moyle, Jeremy V., 1974, 75

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Nelson, William G., 1961 Ness, Donald, 1951 North, David A., 1949 North, Frank P., 1948, 49, 50

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Parish, Eric, 2012, 13, 14 Paulson, Ryne, 2007 Pearson, Gaylord G., 1953, 54, 55 Pepple, Terrance V., 1969, 70, 71 Peterson, Thomas M., 1974, 75 Phillips, Michael R., 1994, 95 Pikl, James, 1947, 48 Pope, Quintin, 2015

Jacobs, John J., 1966, 67, 68 Johnson, Aaron, 2008 Johnson, Steven W., 1986, 87 Jones, William R., 1951 Justensen, Jason M., 1990, 91, 92, 94

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Kayden, Kevin M., 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Keck, Steven L., 1979 King, Dave, 1961, 62, 63 King, Niel R., 2003, 04, 05, 07 Kirk, Ronald, 1952, 53, 54 Knox, Robert B., 1950, 53, 54, 55 Kottke, Leo, 1947, 48, 49, 50 Kowaluk, Kurt, 1999, 2001, 02, 03

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Lannan, Jack, 1951, 52, 53 Larson, Richard E., 1950 Lende, Reid, 1998, 99, 2000

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Tracy RICHARDSON

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Renneisen, Alfred J., 1966 Richardson, Tracy R., 1995, 96, 97, 98 Rodekohr, Richard D., 1980 Roehrkasse, Russel L., 1973, 74, 75, 76 Rothman, Wilmer F., 1941 Ruff, Casey, 2007, 10, 11, 12 Rupp, Ronald, 1964

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Tedesco, Donald J., 1983, 84, 85, 86 Thayer, John A., 1951 P.J. Thomas, 2013 Tollefson, Dale I., 1948, 49

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Camaione, Michelle, 2004, 05, 06, 07 Cariveau, Aryn, 2001, 02, 03, 04 Cariveau, Ashley, 2001, 02, 03, 04 Castillo, Klara, 2015, 16 Crowley, Katherine, 1998, 99, 2000, 02 Crum, Tracy A., 1990, 91, 92, 93

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DeVore, Jennifer, 1994 Doherty, Robin, 1992 Dorans, Taylor, 2014, 15, 16 Fogerty, Sarah, 2007, 08, 09 Funglestad, Solveig M., 1993, 94, 95, 96

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Gibson, Gabrielle, 2015, 16 Gienapp, Tracy, 1990, 91, 92, 93

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Urbatchka, Mike C., 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Valencia, James, 1977 Vidal, Patrick H., 1974 Voigt, James E., 1968, 69, 70 Volk, John F., 1963, 64 VonRiesen, Michael, 1985

James VOIGT

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Aegerter, Kaelee, 2005, 06, 07, 08

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Barrie, Mackenzie, 2014, 15, 16 Bashaw, Sarah F., 1995, 96, 97, 98 Bauknecht, Lindsay, 2005, 06, 07, 08 Beach, Corinne, 1994 Black, Molly, 2008, 09, 10, 11 Blunt, Stacy, 2011, 12, 13, 14

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Ortiz, Janet, 1997, 98

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Rico, Juanita, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Roll, Susan M., 1986, 87, 88, 89

Hankins, Sarah, 2015 Hanson, Shala, 2002, 03, 04, 05 Hanson, Kelli, 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Henzlik, Mikala, 2006, 07, 08, 09 Hernandez, Whitney, 2004, 05, 06 Hinchey, Amanda, 2016 Hodge, Kathy, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Howe, Kathy, 1991

Kathy HODGE

Waeckerlin, Eric P., 1996, 97 Wallen, Ryan, 2014, 15 Walter, Thomas S., 1976, 77, 78 Warner, Robert B., 1966, 67, 68, 69 Weishaar, David M., 1971, 73, 74 Williams, Brant R., 1978, 79, 80, 81 Williams, Lucien, 1977 Wilson, Bob, 1942 Wilson, Thomas D., 1970 Workman, Glenn, 2015 Zaremba, Zach, 2008, 09, 10, 11

Nissen, Kim, 2000, 01, 02, 03 Nolan, Elisabeth A., 1986, 87, 88, 89

Mikala HENZLIK

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Manger, Stacy, 1993, 94 Martinez, Jonelle, 2007, 08, 09, 10 McGuire, Alison, 2000, 01, 02, 03 McMullen, Carolyn L., 1988, 89, 90, 91 Mellinger, Jessica L., 1999 Mengelkamp, Laura, 2005, 06, 07, 08 Meyers, Kelly L., 1987, 88, 89, 90 Morrison, Kayla, 2004, 05, 06, 07 Muller, Robbin J., 1986, 87, 88, 89 Munderloh, Gretchen M., 1992

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Kelly MEYERS

Schunk, Peter A., 1955, 56 Shaeffer, Roger, 1975, 76, 77 Shuss, Jonathan, 2003, 04, 06 Silva, Dan, 2003, 05, 06 Slaughter, Robert D., 1981, 82, 83 Smith, R. Chad, 1991 Smith, Edgar B., 1947, 48 Smith, Karl T., 1977, 78, 79 Smith, Thomas S., 1949 Spiegelberg, Anthony, 1985, 86 Spielman, Bernard A., 1969, 72, 73 Starkey, Curtis A., 1988, 89, 90, 91 Steger, Corey, 2006 Stewart, David, 2005 Stewart, Eddie, 2012, 2013, 14 Strohman, Shawn, 1996 Sundahl, John A., 1968, 69

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Jeffries, Johnna, 2008, 09 Jensen, Kristen, 2012, 13, 14 Johnson, Jana R., 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Johnson, Mardi E., 1996, 97, 98, 99

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Kershisnik, Kathleen, 2013, 14, 15, 16 Knadler, Kathy L., 1988, 89, 90, 91 Knadler, Kaylee, 2016 Kandler, Megan, 2016 Kraft, Jennifer, 1992, 93

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Lintz, Jordan, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Ludwig, Tara, 1999, 2000, 01, 02

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Jesse SANTESSON

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Santesson, Jesse, 1998, 99, 2000, 01 Savoy, Lori, 1993, 94, 95 Schad, Kristie, 1986 Smalley, Taylor, 2010, 11 Smith, Sarah, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Stancato, Samantha, 2012, 13, 14, 15 Stanford, Karmen, 1990, 91 Stangarone, Jennifer L., 1995, 96

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Taylor, Robin L., 1992

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Urish, Mimi, 1999, 2001, 03

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Wood, Emily, 2011, 12, 13, 14 Woodard, Emily, 2013, 14, 15, 16 Woodward, Sheila, 1986, 87, 88

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Zamprelli, Dana, 2010, 11, 12 Zamprelli, Jenna, 2008, 09, 11, 12 Zaharas, Celia M., 1990, 91, 92

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STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMICS The Office of Academic Support is dedicated to the task of facilitating the academic and personal excellence of a diverse group of student-athletes. It is our goal to assist in the development of the student-athlete so they may reach their fullest potential. We offer a variety of services to assist the student including free tutorial services for all studentathletes, academic and career counseling. Communication with University faculty is an essential part of this development. It is this communication that helps us assess the academic progress and needs of our students.

Each student is assigned an academic coordinator within our office to assist in their progress toward degree. The academic coordinator is the link between the student, coach, campus and faculty. With this link, the student can connect with services on campus, such as career services, multicultural programs, counseling and disability support services.

We provide the student-athlete with a superior educational support program that allows each student-athlete to obtain the tools necessary for academic success culminating in graduation.

WYOMING’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE Academic All-Conference Selections 2016 Arron Lickteig Drew McCullough John Murdock Quintin Pope Ryan Wallen Glenn Workman Mackenzie Barrie Taylor Dorans Gabrielle Gibson Kaylee Knadler Megan Knadler 2015 Arron Lickteig Cameron Lindell Drew McCullough Quintin Pope Ryan Wallen Glenn Workman Mackenzie Barrie Taylor Dorans Gabrielle Gibson Sarah Hankins Kathleen Kershisnik Samantha Stancato Emily Woodard 2014 Cameron Lindell Eric Parish Eddie Stewart P.J. Thomas Ryan Wallen Stacy Blunt Taylor Dorans Kathleen Kershisnik Emily Woodard 2013 Brent Baylon Eric Parish Eddie Stewart P.J. Thomas Stacy Blunt Kathleen Kershisnik Dana Zamprelli 2012 Jake Hedge Eric Parish Casey Ruff Eddie Stewart Stacey Blunt Juanita Rico Emily Wood Dana Zamprelli Jenna Zamprelli

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2011 Phil Henzlik Gabe Maier Casey Ruff Zach Zaremba Molly Black Stacey Blunt Juanita Rico Dana Zamprelli Jenna Zamprelli 2010 Max Curnow Phil Henzlik Gabe Maier Casey Ruff Zach Zaremba Molly Black Jonelle Martinez Juanita Rico Dana Zamprelli 2009 Max Curnow Phil Henzlik Gabe Maier Zach Zaremba Molly Black Sarah Fogerty Mikala Henzlik Johnna Jeffries Jonelle Martinez Juanita Rico Jenna Zamprelli 2008 Zach Fisher Phil Henzlik Gabe Maier Zach Zaremba Kaelee Aegerter Lindsay Bauknecht Molly Black Sarah Fogerty Mikala Henzlik Laura Mengelkamp 2007 Max Curnow Nathaniel King Ryne Paulson Casey Ruff Kaylee Aegerter Sarah Fogerty Mikala Henzlik Laura Mengelkamp

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2006 Daniel Silva Kaelee Aegerter Lindsay Bauknecht Mikala Henzlik Whitney Hernandez Laura Mengelkamp 2005 Neil King Daniel Silva David Stewart Whitney Hernandez Laura Mengelkamp Kayla Morrison 2004 Neil King Aryn Cariveau Ashley Cariveau Kayla Morrison 2003 Neil King Kurt Kowaluk Daniel Silva Ashley Cariveau Alison McGuire Kimberly Nissen 2002 Kurt Kowaluk Michael Mezei Ashley Cariveau Katherine Crowley Kelli Hanson Tara Ludwig Alison McGuire Kim Nissen Mimi Urish 2001 David Hearn Jacob Hunter Kurt Kowaluk Michael Mezei Kelli Hanson Tara Ludwig Alison McGuire Kim Nissen Jessi Santesson 2000 Kelli Hanson Kim Nissen Jessi Santesson

Scholar-Athlete Awards

2015 Glenn Workman John Murdock Klara Castillo Kathleen Kershisnik Emily Woddard 2015 Cameron Lindell Glenn Workman Klara Castillo Sarah Hankins Kathleen Kershisnik Emily Woodard

2007 Max Curnow Ryne Paulson Casey Ruff Kaylee Aegerter Lindsay Bauknecht Mikala Henzlik Laura Mengelkamp

2014 Eric Parish Cameron Lindell Kathleen Kershisnik Emily Woodard

2005 Daniel Silva Whitney Hernandez

2013 Eric Parish Kristen Jensen Kathleen Kershisnik Emily Woodard

2003 Daniel Silva Whitney Hernandez Alison McGuire Neil King

2004 Whitney Hernandez

2002 Michael Mezei Kelli Hason Tara Ludwig Alison McGuire

2012 Eric Parish Casey Ruff Kristen Jensen 2011 Philip Henzlik Eric Parish Casey Ruff

2001 Michael Mezei Ashley Cariveau Kelli Hanson Alison McGuire Kimberly Nissen Jessi Santesson

2010 Max Curnow Philip Henzlik Casey Ruff 2009 Max Curnow Philip Henzlik Mikala Henzlik––– 2008 Philip Henzlik Kaelee Aegerter Lindsay Bauknecht Mikala Henzlik Laura Mengelkamp

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2006 Daniel Silva Kaelee Aegerter Mikala Henzlik Whitney Hernandez

2000 David Hearn Jacob Hunter Reid Linde Kelli Hanson Kim Nissen Jessi Santesson * Cowboys in Bold

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Beth Purcell Two-time NGCA All-American Scholar, 1994-95 and 1996-97 1994 WAC Championship, Third Place

Jessica Mellinger 1999 Rhodes Scholar Cowgirl Academic All-American Scholars as named by the NGCA (National Golf Coaches Assoc.)

1989 - Kathy Hodge 1993 - Tracy Gienapp 1995, 1997 - Beth Purcell 1998 - Sarah Smith 2001, 2003 - Alison McGuire 2001, 2003 - Kimberly Nissen 2001 - Jessi Santesson 2005, 2006 - Whitney Hernandez 2006, 2007 - Mikala Henzlik 2007, 2008 – Kaelee Aegerter 2007, 2008 – Laura Mengelkamp 2008 - Lindsey Bauknecht 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016- Kathleen Kershisnik 2014, 2015, 2016 - Emily Woodard 2015 - Sarah Hankins 2016 - Klara Castillo

Jordan (Lintz) Cherebetiu (Forrest J. Egan - LPGA photo) 2006, 2007 Futures Tour member 2005 LPGA Tour member 2000 MWC Individual Champion

David Hearn 2012 PGA Tour member and FedEx Cup Playoffs Qualifier 2006, 2007, 2008 Nationwide Tour member 2005 PGA Tour member 1999, 2000 and 2001 NCAA West Regional Qualifier Cowboy Academic All-American Scholars as named by the GCAA (Golf Coaches Assoc. of America) 1997, 1998 - Tracy Richardson 1998 - Eric Waeckerlin 2000, 2001 - Jacob Hunter 2000 - Reid Lende 2002, 2003 - Kurt Kowaluk 2005, 2006 - Dan Silva 2013 - Eric Parrish

Laura Mengelkamp Two-time NGCA All-American Scholar Record Holder for Low Individual Round and Low Event Total Four-time Academic All-MWC Two-time MWC Scholar Athlete Jonelle Martinez 2009 MWC Champion, All-MWC, Academic All-MWC

Dan Silva Two-time Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar by GCAA, 2004-05 and 2005-06

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Dave McCleave 1992 All-American (Honorable Mention) 2007 UW Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee

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WYOMING GOLF FACILITIES

RON R. RICHARDSON GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER ABOUT RON R. RICHARDSON The Fisher family—Blake and Julie Fisher and Donne and Sue Fisher—Pat Spieles and Carol McMurry, and donors who wish to remain anonymous made the lead donations for the golf facility. The facility is named in honor of the Fishers’ family friend, Ron Richardson. Donne and Sue Fisher’s support of the University of Wyoming has been extraordinary. In addition to supporting athletics, they support academics and made the lead donation to the UW Literacy Center and Research Clinic. Their original intention was to name the literacy center after Ron. The Richardson family was incredibly flattered and taken aback by the Fishers’ gesture but felt that naming the golf facility after Ron would be more appropriate.

The Richardson family’s ties to athletics and golf runs deep.

Tracy Richardson, Ron’s son, who works for the UW Foundation and helped raise funds for this project, is a former UW Cowboy golfer. Ron and his wife Kris created the Ronald R. Richardson Golf Excellence Fund to foster excellence and provide support to the UW men’s and women’s golf programs. Ron was also very involved with Cowboy Joe Club. It seemed only fitting to name the facility after someone so dedicated to UW golf.

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ABOUT THE CENTER

The facility includes four 8-foot-wide hitting bays; an 1,800-plus-square-foot indoor putting green with a high-tech synthetic surface; a state-of-the-art golf simulator; a centralized location for range balls with a washing station; and a team room with amenities, locker rooms, an office, study areas, a team lounge, a hall of fame, and recognition of donors.

The simulator is from the industry leader aboutGolf and is the same type the Golf Channel uses. Its 3D graphics let the golfer feel like they are really on a particular course—it’s possible to golf in Florida in February without leaving Wyoming. The company spends more than a year reproducing every course so the golfer feels like they’re really there.

The launch monitor is provided by Trackman, another industry leader in golf technology. It gives the golfer reliable swing and ball flight data, which are essential to game improvement.

These tools are the best in the industry, which is what UW golfers need to become top-notch players and to remain competitive. Cowboy and Cowgirl golf players will be able to improve every aspect of their game—from putting to driving to everything in between. This center gives them the opportunity to practice year-round in an environment that mimics actual playing surfaces.

“I can easily say we have greatly enhanced the overall studentathlete experience for Wyoming golf,” Jensen said. “It is wonderful to see the pride the student-athletes and alumni have in this building. I have no doubts it is going to create an improved yearround training environment.”

It will also be a place where the golf teams can host alumni events, allowing previous generations and current students to mingle and swap stories.

“I don’t think it could have turned out any better, and it is just a great example of all the great people we have surrounding our studentathletes,” Stender said.

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Golf is a game where power meets control, and flexibility and balance are the keys to coordinating body movements. The strength and conditioning program for Wyoming's Cowboy and Cowgirl Golf teams addresses these areas while reducing the risk of injury in a highly repetitive sport. Each athlete receives a program that is designed to address the needs of the game. Exercises are chosen based on their ability to improve balance, core strength, power, flexibility, and total body strength. Focus is given to balancing the muscular strength and flexibility in all important areas of the body. Each lifting session is guided by a certified and trained coach to ensure proper execution and intensity.

The mission of the University of Wyoming Strength and Conditioning program is to enhance the collegiate experience of each athlete both physically and mentally. This should be accomplished through scientific training methods, as well as through the promotion of a healthy training environment.

The Rochelle Athletic Center Weight Room serves as the main training facility for the majority of the Wyoming varsity athletes. The Fieldhouse weight room is also used by UW teams. This facility is used throughout the year depending upon sport schedules. Strength and conditioning coach Ricky Hargraves works directly with the men's and women's golf teams at UW.

THE MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions.

Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for studentathletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 15th year, the MW has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics.

The Mountain West has marked several achievements over its first 14 years of Omni Tucson National Golf Club existence, most notably becoming the first to establish a sports television network dedicated Tucson, Ariz. solely to an intercollegiate athletic conference (The Mtn.). The Mountain West also was the first to experiment with the coaches’ challenge in the college football instant replay system, and was the first non-automatic-qualifying BCS conference to participate in four BCS bowl games, winning three. Additionally, the Mountain West was the first conference to have a member institution with No. 1 overall picks in both the NFL and NBA drafts in the same year (Utah’s Alex Smith and Andrew Bogut, respectively in 2005). With San Diego State’s Stephen Strasburg claiming the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the Mountain West is one of two conferences to have the No. 1 selection in each of the NFL, NBA and MLB drafts since the MW was founded in 1999. In 2011-12, the Mountain West was among the first Mission Hills Country Club in conferences to implement a league-wide state-of-the-art basketball instant replay system.

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The Mountain West is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and landscapes in the nation can be found within Mountain West boundaries, including the majestic Rocky Mountain range, which borders five MW institutions (Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico and Utah State). The high plains of Wyoming (elevation 7,220 feet – the highest Division I campus in the nation) contrast with the desert cities of Las Vegas and Reno, home to UNLV and Nevada, respectively, while Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State add a West coast influence with their locations in Central, Southern and Northern California. The inclusion of the Hawai‘i football program extends the Mountain West footprint to the beautiful islands in the Pacific Ocean.

For the 14th consecutive season, the Mountain West sent at least three men’s golf teams to the NCAA Tournament. New Mexico earned the league’s automatic bid and was joined by San Diego State and UNLV with at-large invitations. The Lobos and Rebels qualified for the 2013 NCAA Finals, marking the third time in the last four years and ninth time overall the league was represented by at least two teams at the NCAA National Championship. Both teams advanced to match play, which was the first time in Mountain West history the Conference had multiple squads competing in match play at the NCAA Championship.

UNLV’s Kevin Penner tied for second place at the NCAA Finals, equaling the highest individual finish for a MW golfer since UNLV’s Ryan Moore captured medalist honors in 2004. On the women’s side, UNLV earned the Mountain West’s automatic berth and made its 12th straight appearance in the NCAA Women’s Golf Regionals.

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WYOMING TRADITIONS RAGTIME COWBOY JOE The familiar fight song of the University of Wyoming athletics teams is Ragtime Cowboy Joe. This song is performed by the band as UW teams enter the playing surface, following a score or big play, and to fire up the fans. The Cowboy and Cowgirl studentathletes traditionally sing this following each Wyoming victory.

RAGTIME COWBOY JOE “He always sings raggy music to the cattle as he swings back and forward in the saddle, on a horse - a pretty good horse! He’s got a syncopated gaiter, and you ought to hear the meter to the roar of his repeater; how they run - yes run! - when they hear that he’s ‘a-comin’, cause the western folks all know, he’s a high-falootin’, rootin, tootin’, son of a gun from ol’ Wyoming, Ragtime Cowboy, Talk about your Cowboy, Ragtime Cowboy Joe.”

THE WILD BUNCH The Wild Bunch is the official athletics fan club for University of Wyoming students. The Wild Bunch is one BIG fan club for all 17 NCAA Division I sports at the University of Wyoming. The Wild Bunch leads Wyoming fans in spirit, tradition and passion for Wyoming Athletics. Members of the Wild Bunch receive multiple benefits, and as a student at UW, The Wild Bunch is the best way to become involved in Wyoming Athletics.

COWBOY NICKNAME The nickname “Cowboys” was applied to Wyoming athletic teams as early as 1891 - two years before the first official football game. The story is that the Wyoming pick-up football team appealed to a 220 pound cowpuncher, Fred Bush, for help in a game against the Cheyenne Soldiers. Bush signed up for a course or two and came out for the team. When he trotted onto the field decked out in a checkered shirt and Cowboy hat, someone yelled, “Hey, look at the Cowboy!” Since many of the members of the team were also ex-cowboys, the name stuck.

When women’s sports were added at UW, the nickname of Cowgirls was applied to those squads.

COWBOY JOE PONY Cowboy Joe IV, a fourth generation Wyoming mascot, trots around War Memorial Stadium after each Cowboy touchdown, a tradition which started in 1950 when the Farthing Family of Cheyenne made a generous donation of a young pony to become Wyoming’s mascot. Cowboy Joe also represents UW in parades around the region, appears in Tailgate Park on football game days and leads the band and team in the pre-game Cowboy Walk. This beautiful little pony is very popular with Cowboy & Cowgirl fans of all ages.

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WYOMING TRADITIONS SPIRIT SQUADS The primary purpose of Wyoming’s Spirit Squads is to support the Cowboys and Cowgirls, and to serve as public relations ambassadors for the University of Wyoming. The UW cheer and pom squads work hard to get the crowd involved, lead cheers, entertain, and to boost the level of fan excitement and support to new extremes. In addition to their game-day involvement at UW Athletics’ contests, Wyoming Spirit Squad members also make numerous appearances at university activities, functions, programs, charitable and public events. Cowboy and Cowgirl sports are flying high and the Wyoming Spirit Squads are leading the way.

PISTOL PETE Pistol Pete is a UW student mascot who works alongside the Wyoming Spirit Squads, encouraging the crowd and getting fans involved in the game.

WESTERN THUNDER MARCHING BAND The University of Wyoming Marching Band “Western Thunder” - features musicians from nearly every major on campus, who perform for thousands of football fans each year at home and road Cowboy football games. The Wyoming Pep Band plays at numerous other UW sporting events.

UW’S LOGO - STEAMBOAT One of the nation’s best, and most distinctive logos, the image on Wyoming’s uniforms depicts a cowboy riding a bucking horse.

This symbol has been a part of the University of Wyoming Athletics Department since the early 1920’s, when UW Equipment Manger Deane Hunton obtained a photograph of a cowboy, Guy Holt, riding the world famous bucking horse Steamboat. Hunton had the photo made into a logo, which was then utilized by UW athletic teams.

While there are differing opinions on exactly which horse and rider is depicted on all of UW’s athletic uniforms today, it is the symbol that is important. The bucking horse and rider represents the toughness, and the never-say-die spirit that is Wyoming. A statue honoring the symbol called ‘Fanning a Twister’, was erected at the north entrance of UW’s athletics facilities in 1991.

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BROWN AND GOLD COLORS The story behind the colors of the University of Wyoming dates back to 1895. In the spring of that year, the first ever UW Alumni Banquet was held. Decorations for the banquet included Brown-Eyed Susans, a flower native of Southeastern Wyoming.

The Alumni were so impressed with the colors (brown and yellow) and the beauty of the flowers that they decided to select these colors as the official school colors at UW. Currently, the colors are described as brown and gold.

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A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN

Great people, great surroundings and a great education...it's all here at the University of Wyoming

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In August of 2010, UW was named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review.

The University of Wyoming is listed 17th among “America’s Best Public Colleges” in rankings released in 2009

by Forbes.com. Additionally, Forbes ranked UW fifth among its “America’s Best College Buys.”

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Spend some time here and you’ll agree that much of UW’s character is shaped by this great “home on the range.”

Laramie, the location of the main campus, is a safe, friendly community of 30,000 people. Nestled between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains in southeastern Wyoming, it’s a beautiful, unspoiled place with a special life-style.

The campus extends over 785 tree-shaded acres. There’s an attractive mix of modern and traditional structures; many were built with native Wyoming sandstone. It’s a place where the sun shines 320 days each year. It’s hard to be gloomy here.

When you view it from 7,200 feet, you see things more clearly.

But it’s not just a pretty place; it’s also a place that works.

Up-to-date facilities support the learning and research mission that makes UW special. There are classrooms with state-of-the art computer technology, laboratories with the latest equipment, excellent libraries, computer systems with universal Internet access, and a long list of premier research facilities both on campus and in the surrounding area.

| Health Sciences Building | | Coe Library | | Washakie Center |

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WYOMING…LIKE NO PLACE ON EARTH | The Tetons and Snake River |

They say it’s beauty is like no other, and you fall in love with its people.

Wyoming, it is like no place on earth. Within it’s boundaries is America’s first and largest national park, Yellowstone. The unbounding beauty there includes “Old Faithful” geyser and Yellowstone Lake, the world’s largest high-mountain lake. There is Yellowstone Falls, so awe-inspiring, it’ll take your breath away. There are over 260 different species of animals and birds located there.

Wyoming’s wonders seem to be unending. There is Grand Teton National Park, whose centerpiece is the spectacular Teton Mountain Range. There is Devil’s Tower, America’s first national monument. There is the world’s largest mineral hot springs located in Thermopolis.

There is the beauty of Ten Sleep Canyon and a hundred other places.

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For breathtaking beauty, Wyoming is unmatched. Its reputation brings millions of visitors to its borders each year. Plus, some of the best skiing in America can be found in Wyoming. Tourists and sportsmen can’t wait to get here to enjoy the clean mountain air and limitless outdoor attractions.

The history of the great American West can be heard whistling through the trees of Wyoming. Wyoming had an historic place in the taming of the West in the late 1800’s. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of Wyoming’s most famous citizens during the era of lawlessness. There remain plenty of reminders of an age that will live forever in American lore.

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People are Wyoming’s strongest resource. These folks are down to earth, friendly and helpful. And, oh how proud they are of their Cowboys and Cowgirls. Wyoming has some of the best fans in America. As their only four-year university, Wyoming folks are tremendously supportive of their teams.

Yet, as down to earth as they are, many Wyomingites are on the cutting edge of politics, entertainment and business. Among some of the most famous are: former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney; Dr. Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers; Dean Conger, former chief photographer of the National Geographic Society; Curt Gowdy, the most decorated national sportscaster in history; Alan Simpson, former United States Senator; Gerry Spence, attorney and television personality; and General Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

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For great people, great scenery and a great education, there is no place quite like Wyoming.

Photos on this Page: We wish to thank the Wyoming Division of Tourism for the photos featured on this page. (Top) The Tetons and Snake River.

(Middle Top) Devil's Tower National Monument.

(Middle Bottom) Yellowstone Falls. (Bottom) Old Faithful.

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LARAMIE…THE CLEAR CHOICE One of the best things about Laramie is its location between two beautiful mountain ranges. It’s a place of blue skies and clean air. Much of the area surrounding Laramie is public National Forest land. That means great access! You can head for the nearby mountains and find yourself on a hiking, biking or skiing trail within 15 minutes. There’s also nearby rock climbing at the impressive Vedauwoo formations. You can be downhill skiing in the Snowy Range within 45 minutes.

Laramie is convenient to the world-class skiing offered in Steamboat Springs and other Colorado resorts.

For a different kind of fun, you can be in Denver within two and a half hours. There is an amazing array of culture throughout the area, plus the tremendous sports heritage of the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche.

With its colorful Western heritage, cultural activities and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area offers a unique flavor that delights visitors from all over the world.

Things to Check Out In Laramie:

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Rappel down a rock face at Vedauwoo Ski, mountain bike or hike the trails at Happy Jack Snowboard the slopes at the Snowy Range Ski Area Catch a trophy fish at Lake Hattie

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