Men’s
GOLF
MEDIA GUIDE
2010-11
Zahkai Brown
Jackson Giro
Kory Harrell
Scott Newton
Ryan Peterson
Kirby Pettitt
Richard Schneider
Steve Sorenson
Luke Thacker
Head Coach Jamie Bermel
Rams Quick Facts General Information Location....................................................... Fort Collins, Colo. Founded............................................................................... 1870 Enrollment....................................................................... 26,348 Nickname...........................................................................Rams Colors............................................................... Green and Gold Elevation......................................................................5,004 feet Conference.................................. Mountain West Conference President................................................ Dr. Anthony A. Frank Director of Athletics........................................Paul Kowalczyk Faculty Representative............................................Jim Francis Athletic Department Phone...............................970/491-3350 Athletic Website...................................... www.CSURams.com
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.........................................................1 Colorado State University......................................2-7 Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk...................8-9 Head Coach Jamie Bermel.......................................10 Assistant Coaches......................................................11 Tour Tradition......................................................11-12 2008-09 Season Recap...............................................13 2009-10 Season Preview...........................................14 Student-Athlete Profiles......................................15-21 Team Statistics......................................................21-23
Coaching Staff Information Head Coach.......................................................... Jamie Bermel
Credits
Year at Colorado State.........................................................12th
ON THE COVER - The 2010-11 Colorado State men’s golf team. Back Row (L-R): Scott Newton, Zahkai Brown, Ryan Peterson, Kirby Pettitt and Jackson Giro. Front row: Head Coach Jamie Bermel, Luke Thacker, Richard Schneider, Kory Harrell and Steve Sorenson.
Office.....................................................................970/491-2946 Fax.........................................................................970/491-7725 E-mail...........................................jamie.bermel@colostate.edu
ABOVE - The 2010 Mountain West Conference championship (L-R): Coach Van DeWar, Head Coach Jamie Bermel, Riley Arp, Ryan Peterson, Bryce Hanstad, Dustin Morris and Zahkai Brown.
Media Information Men’s Golf SID..............................................Danielle Marshall
The 2010-11 Colorado State Men’s Golf Media Guide was published by the Colorado State Department of Athletics. The guide is a product of the Colorado State media relations office. Prepress formatting, desktop layout, design, writing and research by media relations student-assistant Jeff Black with assistance from assistant media relations director Danielle Marshall. Photo credits to Dan Byers, Don Reichert, Todd Drexler, and Trevor Brown Jr.
Office Phone.........................................................970/491-6494 Cell Phone............................................................970/980-7353 E-Mail...................................danielle.marshall@colostate.edu Men’s Golf Student-Assistant.................................... Jeff Black E-mail...................................jeffrey.black@rams.colostate.edu Men’s Golf Student-Assistant............................... Gavin Davis E-mail............................................ gavindavis_34@yahoo.com Fax.........................................................................970/491-1348
Harmony Golf Club..................................................24 Endowments..............................................................25 Ram Masters...............................................................26 2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
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A Message From University President Dr. Anthony A. Frank
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Welcome to Colorado State University! t’s going to be a great year for Colorado State University—and as a Rams fan, I’m fully convinced Ram athletics is on a very strong trajectory to success.
A healthy, competitive athletics programs is driven by student athletes who embody the high personal standards, strong character, and commitment to excellence that are characteristic of a great University. At CSU, we expect that our athletes have a commitment to teamwork and success that’s fully matched by their commitment to individual achievement in the classroom and to serving as a positive role model on campus and in the community. And every year, our Ram athletes meet and exceed this expectation. Their success is important for our entire campus community. We all work hard and take life seriously--when the Rams score, it gives us a reason to celebrate and show off our unabashed pride in all things green and gold. The success of our sports teams also helps draw attention to the University as a whole and, because we run a clean and well-grounded program, it spotlights the importance we place on key civic values like responsibility, integrity, and fair play. While we have high standards for our student-athletes in the classroom and on the field, we also believe it is the University’s responsibility to provide them—and all our students-with the tools they need to compete and succeed at the highest levels. That is why we’ve been investing in upgraded classroom buildings and residence halls these last few years, and why we’ve also completed a new practice facility and state-of-theart Academic and Training Center, which offers student-athletes quality weight-training facilities paired with study environments, computer labs, and academic support needed to help them balance the demands of coursework and competition.
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Like our fans, we have high expectations for our athletics programs, and we’re confident in the leadership of our coaches and Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk, who work to keep our programs competitive, transparent, and high-quality. Colorado State is extremely fortunate to have an intensely loyal fan base, and success on the court or on the field is a great reward to our supporters. But our greatest reward is the success that we all share when the young men and women in the Rams jerseys graduate and go on to achieve great things in their lives after CSU. On behalf of Colorado State’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni, I thank you for your continued support of Ram athletics. Go Rams!
Dr. Anthony A. Frank President [ 2 ]
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14 Consecutive NCAA Tournaments | 14 Consecutive 20-win Seasons | 10 Mountain West Conference Championships | Top-10 Nationally in Attendance
Colorado State University System
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Joe Blake
Chancellor Colorado State University System
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Patrick McConathy Chairman of the Board CEO, Yarmony Energy
Ed Haselden
Vice Chairman President & CEO, Haseldon Construction
Joseph C. Zimlich
Treasurer CEO, Bohemian Companies
Bonifacio A. Cosyleon Don Elliman Secretary President, Byerly and Cosyleon, Inc.
Voting Member COO, State of Colorado
Dorothy Horrell
Voting Member President, Bonfils Stanton Foundation
John Ikard
Voting Member President & CEO, FirstBank Holding Company
he Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System represents the people of Colo-
name, through the establishment of a bold vision, mission, and values coupled with ambitious stretch
rado, assuring effective management, accountability, and responsible leadership of all the CSU
goals for each campus, and strongly supports Colorado State athletics programs as a source of pride
System campuses – Fort Collins, Pueblo and the new online Global Campus.
for students, alumni, and the State of Colorado.
Board members come from across the state and from many fields — business, public service, agricul-
The Board of Governors and the CSU System work to further the roles of its three universities to
ture — and share a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success.
be integral contributors to the economic development of the state. Work force education, research
Scott C. Johnson Voting Member Owner and Operator, Flying Diamond Ranch
Mary Lou Makepeace Voting Member Vice President for Colorado, Gill Foundation
funding and new business and product development are some of the areas where the institutions are The Board of Governors sets a standard of excellence for all the campuses that carry the Colorado State
excelling.
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The University at a Glance
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s one of the nation’s leading research universities, Colorado State provides
Challenging academic programs and world-changing research are hallmarks of
an excellent, accessible education, conducts research that transforms our
Colorado State, and it is our special commitment to service, outreach, and trans-
world, and leads outreach programs that support economic vitality and im-
forming our world through innovation that sets this university apart. Even more
prove the quality of life for people worldwide.
important, CSU’s character is reflected in the quality of our students and graduates, who embody the university’s mission of service and go on to make a significant
As Colorado’s land-grant university, Colorado State was founded in 1870 to fulfill
impact on our world when they graduate.
the vision of President Abraham Lincoln and others – to create access and opportunity for people in Colorado and around the world who can benefit from hands-on,
We invite you to learn more about Colorado State, a university with vision, character,
engaged learning.
and a commitment to excellence.
With more than 150 programs of study and 78 undergraduate degree programs in eight colleges – and a faculty-to-student ratio of 16.5:1 – students have access to a wealth of educational possibilities. Colorado State leads the world in disciplines such as human and animal health, clean energy and the environment, global and sustainable business, engineering, and climate research. Along with outstanding programs in the liberal and performing arts, humanities and social sciences, Colorado State offers some of the top professional programs in the country in construction management, occupational therapy, psychology, communications, and agriculture—and is home to the top-ranked public business school in the state.
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World-Class Academics
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olorado State University takes very seriously its role in educating student-
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the academic facilities available for student-athletes, opened in August 2009.
athletes. Excellence is expected on the field and in the classroom. While the athletic department takes its role in the educational process very seriously,
The most recent NCAA academic statistics reveal that Colorado State leads the Moun-
Colorado State’s mission to provide a world-class education is at the core of academic
tain West Conference in graduation rate for student-athletes at 66 percent – well ahead
success. U.S. News and World Report ranked Colorado State in its top tier in its an-
of the conference’s overall student-athlete graduation rate of 57 percent. In football,
nual “America’s Best Colleges” report. The university offers 79 majors and 27 minors,
Colorado State is second in the MWC, graduating 68 percent of its student-athletes –
and many of its programs are ranked among the best in the country.
again, well ahead of the conference average of 49 percent. Colorado State continues to push forward in its mission to provide the best possible Colorado State, however, is not resting on its reputation for graduating its student-
education. Construction recently was completed on the state-of-the-art University
athletes. The state-of-the-art Anderson Academic Center, which will greatly enhance
Center for the Arts and Computer Science buildings, along with the indoor practice facility, academic and training center, and the Rockwell Hall expansion at the College of Business. • CSU’s Veterinary Medicine program ranks second in the country and is the national leader in federal research dollars. • BusinessWeek ranked CSU’s undergraduate College of Business program 67th (up from 73rd in 2008). The program ranks 30th among all public schools and 14th among all colleges and universities in the West and Southwest. The marketing and business law programs were ranked in the nation’s Top 10 by the magazine. • In December 2008, CSU conferred its 150,000th bachelor’s degree and 200,000th overall degree. • According to NCAA statistics, CSU’s graduation rate for student-athletes is higher than the graduation rate for the overall student body.
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This is Fort Collins & Colorado
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Old Town Fort Collins, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Mainstreet USA.
Fort Collins Facts
• No. 1 place to live in the United States (Money magazine, August 2006). • No. 1 Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals (pop. 100,000-200,000), Next Generation Consulting, March 2009. • No. 2 in Forbes magazine’s best United States cities for business and careers (March 2009); Denver ranked 14th and Boulder was 20th among five Colorado locations in the publication’s top 40.
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One of the Top 20 Places to Thrive (Best Boomer Towns, February 2009). Ranked 10th-best educated city in America (Forbes magazine, November 2008). One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids (BusinessWeek, November 2008). Gold level Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists, September 2008).
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ne of Colorado’s most vibrant cities, Fort Collins is the best place in the country to live, work and play. Located on the northern Front Range of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the city is within an hour’s drive of Denver, the
nation’s 25th-largest metro area. This city of 137,200 residents basks in 300 days of sunshine per year — more than San Diego and Florida — and includes the historic Old Town district with its restaurants, shops, and entertainment, all within walking distance of Colorado State University’s campus. Since its founding as a military fort in 1864, Fort Collins has anchored northern Colorado’s rich heritage of academic, business and recreational pursuits. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, river rafting and rock climbing are just a few popular outdoor pursuits for students and residents. The city maintains more than 600 acres of parks, 5,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street trails for hiking and biking, and three golf courses. The Lincoln Center and the University Center for the Arts, anchored in Fort Collins, are northern Colorado’s cultural arts centers.
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Homes of the Rams
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olorado State University studentathletes in all sports enjoy some of the finest facilities in the country, including (clockwise from left) Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, football; Moby Arena, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball; Miramont, tennis; Moby Pool, swimming & diving and water polo; Harmony Club, men’s and women’s golf; Jack Christiansen Track, outdoor track & field; South College Gym, indoor track & field; Ram Field, softball.
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Paul kowalczyk Director of Athletics | Kent State (1980, ‘86) Fifth year at CSU Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk has placed Colorado State’s program on an ambitious path toward national prominence with his insightful and visionary leadership. Kowalczyk is in his fifth year leading CSU’s program, demonstrating an unmistakable commitment to the university after signing in 2010 a five-year contract extension, through 2015. From the moment he arrived on campus in 2006, he has shown a leadership style that is steady and consistent with ambitious goals clearly established. Under his watchful eye, a foundation has been built to cultivate long-term success throughout the program. With the foundation firmly in place, Colorado State’s program stands on the threshold of taking a bold step forward nationally to reach “stretch goals” established by the Board of Governors when Kowalczyk arrived.
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Perhaps nothing better illustrates the progress toward prominence that CSU’s program has made during Kowalczyk’s tenure than the changing skyline surrounding Moby Arena and the McGraw Athletic Center, both of which serve as centerpieces of the athletics department. During the summer of 2009, CSU opened two state-of-the-art athletics facilities that are visually prominent to any avid Rams fan upon arriving on campus. A training facility includes an indoor football practice field plus basketball and volleyball practice courts, adjacent to Moby Arena. Also, a new academic and strength and conditioning center is next to the McGraw Athletic Center. Over the last year-plus, Kowalczyk also has stewarded significant upgrades to Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, including a $2.5 million landscaping initiative following the 2010 season that will make the venue’s grounds at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills even more attractive. Additionally in the last two years, Kowalczyk oversaw improvements to several CSU team locker rooms, and this fall, has spearheaded a $1 million project that will furnish Moby Arena with new state-of-the-art video boards. The two new facilities, along with upgrades to CSU’s stadium, arena and McGraw Athletic Center offices, make CSU’s resources among the finest in the nation. Those additions and improvements also have made CSU competitive nationally while enhancing the institution’s image across a broad spectrum. The facilities represent one of Kowalczyk’s primary goals when he was appointed to his position at CSU. Almost immediately upon his arrival, he worked closely
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Paul Kowalczyk at a Glance
Born: Feb. 17, 1958 Birthplace: Warren, Ohio Family: Married to Peg Lynch Kowalczyk Last name is pronounced kuh-WALL-check Education: • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Kent State University; 1980 • Masters of Arts, Sports Administration; Kent State University; 1986 Athletics Administrative Experience: • 2000-2006: Southern Illinois University; Director of Athletics • 1995-2000: Northwestern University; Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs • 1991-95: Northwestern University; Assistant Athletics Director/Business ManagerFinance and Personnel • 1988-91: Kansas State University; Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations • 1987-88: Portland State University; Athletics Business Manager • 1986-87: Youngstown State University; Assistant to the Athletics Director, Marketing • 1985-86: Kent State University; Assistant to the Associate Athletics Director, Fundraising
with campus leaders to develop the facilities initiative. “These buildings show that Colorado State is unmistakably serious about achieving its stretch goals,” Kowalczyk said. “Combined with the recent renovations at our football stadium, this puts us where we need to be in terms of offering quality, state-of-the-art facilities for our coaches and student-athletes, those who are here now and those who are thinking about coming here.” The facilities, along with recent contracts he negotiated with Russell Athletic (apparel and uniforms), Under Armour (footwear), and a deal with the University of Colorado to keep the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field for the long-term future, also reflect Kowalczyk’s commitment to excellence throughout the program.
“Average is simply not good enough,” he said. “We must continually find ways to improve every aspect of our program while meeting the needs of our student-athletes and providing resources for our coaches -- not just to compete, but to win, and do it while serving the university, the community and the region.” Soon after Kowalczyk’s arrival in Fort Collins, he worked closely with the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System and the university leadership to set in place a set of “stretch goals.” “The support of the board and campus administration, which was there every step of the way, was critical,” Kowalczyk said. “We have leadership on this campus that not only recognizes the importance of investing in athletics, but also what a successful athletics department can do for the university.” Colorado State’s stretch goals include: • Achieve a No. 1 ranking in the Director’s Cup, a ranking system that reflects overall program success; • Annual Bowl Championship Series inclusion; • NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament participation. While the entire program under Kowalczyk’s guidance has moved forward with the completion of the facilities, he readily admits there are more challenges that lie ahead. “We will never stand still. We will continue to move forward. As a program, we will strive for excellence in every area, just as we challenge our student-athletes in competition and in the classroom.
CSU Athletics Directors Paul Kowalczyk........................ 2006-present Mark Driscoll................................2003-2006 Jeff Hathaway................................2001-2003 Tim Weiser....................................1997-2000 Tom Jurich....................................1994-1997 Corey Johnson..............................1990-1993 Oval Jaynes....................................1986-1991 Fum McGraw................................1976-1986 Jack O’Leary..................................1974-1976 Perry Moore..................................1968-1974 Jim Williams..................................1965-1968 Bob Davis......................................1953-1965 Harry Hughes................................1911-1953 George Cassidy.............................1910-1911 Claude Rothgeb............................1906-1910 John McIntosh..............................1904-1905
Kowalczyk brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to Fort Collins when he was named the school’s 16th Director of Athletics on April 11, 2006, after having served for six successful years in the same capacity at Southern Illinois University.
Kowalczyk also remains involved in NCAA, NACDA and MWC activities. During his tenure at SIU, he led the Salukis’ emergence into a successful, nationally renowned athletics program, including 15 conference championships in seven sport programs. Before his tenures at CSU and SIU, he was senior administrator at Northwestern University during a time in which the Wildcats program enjoyed national success. He also served as assistant athletics director for business operations at Kansas State, business manager for athletics at Portland State, and assistant to the associate athletics director at Kent State. Kowalczyk holds a master’s degree in sports administration and a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting from Kent State University. A native of Warren Ohio, Kowalczyk was inducted into the Warren High School Distinguished Hall of Fame. The award recognizes and honors individuals for their achievements and performance. In 2004, he received the National Football Foundation’s Gen. Robert R. Neyland Outstanding A.D. Award, and in 2006 was named the Athletic Director of the Year for the Division I-AA Central Division. Kowalczyk in 2010 concluded a four-year term on the NACDA Executive Council, representing District 7. He is married to Peg Lynch Kowalczyk.
“Our efforts will always include continually and diligently work- In the spring of 2008, he was named to the prestigious NCAA ing to expand our ticket and Ram Club donor base as a means Division I Leadership Council, an advisory body to the Division to generate additional revenue and scholarship fund support.” I Board of Directors. The council identifies issues important to the future of Division I and offers its expertise in defining apColorado State’s expected emergence nationally has provided propriate action items. Reappointed in June 2010, his current term expires in 2014. followers of the program optimism and excitement.
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Jamie Bermel Head Coach | 12th Year at CSU | Central College, 1986 Colorado State Head Coach Jamie Bermel has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s premier college golf coaches. Now entering his 12th year at Colorado State, Bermel has guided the Rams to 10 NCAA appearances since his arrival in Fort Collins. In 2008, he led the Rams to their first Mountain West title, which they would reclaim under Bermel in 2010. Coach Bermel has helped develop the Colorado State program into one of national prominence. Since joining the Rams, Bermel’s squads have compiled 145 team top-10 finishes. He helped guide the team to unprecedented success in the 2003-04 season and was named 2004 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year, an honor he also earned after the 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons. Under the guidance of Bermel, the Rams have won 21 team titles.
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Last season alone Bermel’s squad added 10 top-10 team finishes and a school record five first-place finishes. The team claimed titles at the inaugural Colorado Cup, the Gene Miranda Invitational, the Del Walker Intercollegiate, the Cougar Classic and the 2010 MWC championship. Ryan Peterson garnered individual honors at the MWC championship. Bermel came to Colorado State after having served as the head coach at Iowa State, where he led the Cyclones to the NCAA regionals in 1999. During two seasons in Ames, ISU won two tournaments and had nine top-five finishes. Prior to coaching at ISU, Bermel spent five years as the head coach at Drake. There, he led the Bulldogs to NCAA appearances in 1996 and `97, including a 23rd-place finish in the `97 tournament. In that same year, the team won the Missouri Valley Conference title. In his years as a collegiate coach, Bermel has helped develop the games of a number of players that have moved on to the next level. Three of Bermel’s former players are currently on tour, including 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson, who competed for Bermel at Drake. Jason Knutzon played under Bermel at Iowa State and currently plays on the Asian Tour. Martin Laird, a former CSU standout who played under Bermel from 2000-04, competed on the Nationwide Tour in 2005 and 2007 and is currently playing on the PGA Tour. Bermel is a 1986 graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa, and received a master’s degree from Purdue University in 1988. Jamie and his wife, Jacque, have three children: Emily (14), Jack (12) and Charlie (10).
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Coach Bermel at a Glance Birthdate: June 3, 1964 Birthplace: Washington, Iowa Family: Wife - Jacque; Children - Emily, Jack and Charlie Education: • Bachelor of Arts and Recreation, Central College, ‘86 • Master’s degree in physical education, health and recreation, Purdue University, ‘88 CAREER RESUME • 1999 - Present: Head Coach, Colorado State • 1997 - 99: Head Coach, Iowa State • 1992 - 97: Head Coach, Drake
Assistant Coaches Van DeWar
Brad Ott
Assistant Coach
Consultant
Van DeWar enters his third year as a volunteer assistant coach with the CSU men’s golf progarm. Originally from Fairmont, Minn., DeWar attended Saint Cloud State College, where he competed on the golf team. Dewar went on to work as a director of the Minnesota Golf Association, where he worked with the junior golf program. DeWar played on the Minnesota Amateur Golf Circuit and accumulated nine club championships. He moved to the Fort Collins area 21 years ago and became a supporter of CSU athletics, and became especially active with men’s golf as a member of the Ram Masters booster club. DeWar retired in 2007 and became a CSU volunteer assistant golf coach.
Brad Ott enters his eighth year as an assistant with the CSU men’s golf program. Ott is the president of Rebound Sports and Physical Therapy with private clinics in Fort Collins and Loveland. He graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and obtained his master’s degree in physical therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., in 1990. For the past 13 years he has owned private practices offering out-patient physical therapy, sport-specific rehab, and golf-performance enhancement. His initial training in golfspecific fitness was with Paul Callaway, the PGA Tour’s first director of physical therapy and golf fitness. Ott works with golfers of all ages and abilities, including top-level amateurs, professionals on mini-tours, the Nationwide Tour and PGA Tour.
Tour Tradition Throughout his career, Colorado State Head Coach Jamie Bermel has mentored many outstanding golfers that have gone on to enjoy success in the professional ranks, including three players still playing on professional tours.
Martin Laird Under the tutelage of Bermel, former Rams standout Martin Laird rewrote the Colorado State record book during his time in Fort Collins from 2000-04. As a senior, Laird led the CSU team to a school-record five tournament titles and also turned in one of the top individual seasons in school history. He recorded 10 top-10 finishes that year. A three-time all-Mountain West Conference performer, Laird owns the CSU records for career top-10 finishes (23) and career rounds played (156). Laird was a two-time All-America performer (2003 and 2004) and joined the pro ranks upon graduation. (Cont.)
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Tour Tradition (continued) Laird began his career on the Nationwide Tour in 2005, and in 2007 he gained full status and was named one of the world’s top 50 golfers under the age of 25 by ESPN.com. He achieved his first Nationwide Tour victory in 2007 at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic. Laird earned his PGA Tour card in 2007 after a 13th-place finish on the Nationwide Tour’s money list. He played on the PGA Tour in 2008, when he finished in the top 125 on the PGA Tour money list and competed on tour again in 2009 and ‘10.
Zach Johnson While the head coach at Drake University, Bermel mentored 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson. Johnson turned pro in 1998 and is currently a member of the PGA Tour. During his professional career, he has achieved four PGA Tour victories, also winning the 2005 and 2007 AT&T Classics, and the 2008 Valero Texas Open to go along with his ‘07 Masters triumph. He competed for the United States in the 2006 and 2010 Ryder Cups.
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Jason Knutzon During two seasons at the helm of the men’s golf program at Iowa State, Bermel also worked with Jason Knutzon, who has gone on to make a name for himself on the Asian Tour. Knutzon turned pro in 1999 and made his debut on the Asian Tour in 2003. He has achieved two Asian Tour victories, including the 2007 Motorola International Bintan in Indonesia. In 2003, Knutzon also appeared in the U.S. Open Championshp.
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2009-10 Season Recap Colorado Cup, Aug. 30 The Rams took home the inaugural Colorado Cup, edging the Colorado Buffaloes 6-4. In the morning, CSU won two of three four-ball matches. After dropping the first three singles matches, the Rams rallied to take the next four and the cup. It came down to the last match, when Arp sunk a 15-foot putt to secure the title for the Rams. Topy Cup, Sept. 8-10 CSU made a strong showing in its first trip to Japan. Finishing with a 5-under-par round, the Rams posted an 864 to finish in third place against three of the top American programs and eight of the best Japanese teams. Brown started the season off with a tie for third with his 3-under-par showing. One stroke behind, Arp finished in the top five as well. Morris and Hanstad placed 12th and 20th respectively to notch their first top 20 outings of the season. Washington claimed the team title while Yoshinori Fujimoto of Tohoku Fukushi University took individual honors. Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, Sept. 19-20 The Rams battled harsh winds and came back from eight strokes down on the final day of the tournament to successfully defend their 2008 title and claim their first tournament win of the year. CSU finished 9-under par, due largely to the play of Zahkai Brown, who finished 5-under-par for a share of third place. The Rams fought off conference opponents Utah, UNLV, Wyoming and host Air Force for the title. Steve Binde of Nothern Colorado took home individual honors.
Alister Mackenzie Invitational, Oct. 12-13 Cut short by rain, the Rams were unable to pull off any finalround comebacks, and finished in a tie with New Mexico for ninth place out of 15 teams with an even-par score of 568. Riley Arp finished five strokes behind individual medalist Stephen Hale of Cal-Berkley for a share of eighth place. Cal claimed the team title by carding a 23-under-par two-round total of 545.
Callaway Collegiate Match Play, March 21-23 CSU upset defending national champion Texas A&M to claim third in the 2010 Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship. The win came on a par by Dustin Morris in a 3-hole playoff. The Rams defeated Iowa and favored UCLA on their way to the semifinals, where they fell to USC on the final hole of the match to play the No. 4 Aggies for third. Morris swept the tournament, winning all four of his individual matches.
Del Walker Intercollegiate, Oct. 22-23 The Rams finished their fall season on an upswing in Long Beach, Calif., winning their third Del Walker Intercollegiate team title in as many years. CSU finished 20 under-par with a 1030. Michael Drake of Long Beach State shot a 199 to claim individual honors. Arp tied for second. Hanstad and Morris also notched top-10 appearances, claiming sixth and 10th, respectively. Brown recovered from a slow start to earn his third top-20 showing of the fall with a 17th-place finish.
Thunderbird Invitational, April 2-3 Zahkai Brown turned in his first sub-70 round during tournament play of 2010, carding a 67 in the final round for a total of 211. He led the Rams in 16th place. CSU struggled on Day 1, going 13-over-par in the opening two rounds, but was able to surge back in the final round. The Rams delivered an 8-under-par round to bring themselves up to 11th in the highly competitive 16-team field. J.J. Spaun of San Diego State claimed individual honors and Washington took home the team title.
PVCC Dual, Feb. 6 Riley Arp turned in a low score of 68 at the Stonecreek Golf Club to lead the Rams in a 280-292 victory over Paradise Valley Community College. The dual was scheduled to make up for the day lost to rain at the Alister Mackenzie Invitational in October. Battle at the Beach, Feb 14-16 CSU finished seventh in the field of 14 teams, amid some of the toughest competition it faced all year. Led by junior Ryan Peterson, CSU shot a team total of 1076. Peterson finished the tournament with a 207, his career-low at the collegiate level. He finished in a tie for sixth place among individuals, also a personal best. Claiming the top spot was host No. 15 UCLA with a 10-under-par, three-round total. Individual honors were shared by David Lingmerth of Arkansas and Chris Williams of Washington.
GolfWeek preview, Sept. 27-28 Colorado State struggled with winds and a difficult course among the cometitive field at the Ping/GolfWeek Invitational. The Rams finished 13th out of 15 and failed to place a golfer in the top 40. Morris led the Rams by shooting a 13-over-par 229 for a share of 41st place. Hanstad and McNamara were one stroke behind, tying for 43rd. Oklahoma State won the tournament and took the top three spots on NIT, March 17-18 Capping the tournament with a final round of 71, which the individual board. included an eagle on Hole 2, Bryce Hanstad tied for second place at the National Invitational Tournament. Hanstad led the Rams, who finished in sixth place at the NIT with a 9-over-par 873 team total. CSU moved up from eighth place in the final round of play by shooting 5-under-par.
Cougar Classic, April 23-24 In their last action before postseason play, the Colorado State Rams turned in a round of 7-under-par to stave off the BYU Cougars by two strokes and claim their third team title of the 2009-10 season. MWC championships, May 6-8 For the second time in three years, the Colorado State men’s golf team claimed the Mountain West Conference championship. Ryan Peterson, who claimed medalist honors, led the Rams to the title. He became the first Ram to claim the title since Martin Laird in 2002. Bryce Hanstad, Riley Arp and Dustin Morris also placed in the top 10. NCAA West Regional, May 20-22 Colorado State came up short at the NCAA regional, placing eighth, four strokes short of advancing to the championship. Washington (844) took away the first-place title, 29 strokes ahead of second-place USC (873). Hanstad and Morris each shot a three-round score of 215, tying for eighth place individually. Zahkai Brown shot a 77 on the final day and finished 43rd with a 224. Ryan Peterson improved his score by eight strokes on the final day by shooting a 72, and finished tied for 64th with a 231. 2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
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Season Outlook Led by senior conference champion Ryan Peterson and junior Zahkai Brown, Head Coach Jamie Bermel’s men’s golf team looks to continue its prominence on the golf course throughout the 2010-11 season. The Rams face a string of title defenses this season. They begin by looking to defend the Colorado Cup in a Ryder Cup-style dual against rival CU. Then the team will head into Colorado Springs to try to claim its fourth Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational in as many years. Later in the season, CSU will also defend its titles at the Cougar Classic in Provo, Utah, and Mountain West Conference championship in Tucson, Ariz. As it continues to gain national recognition, Colorado State receives invitations to some of the nation’s top tournaments. In October, CSU tees off in the Brickyard Collegiate Golf Championship in Macon, Ga. This event hosts several of last season’s conference champions and the reigning national champion, Augusta State. Following the Brickyard, the Rams will get another shot at the Alister Mackenzie Invitational in Berkeley, Calif., one of the nation’s premier events. 14
This season the Rams will seek their 15th NCAA regional appearance in 16 years and look to make an appearance at the NCAA championships after missing out on the cut by only a few strokes the last two seasons. No doubt the Rams men’s golf team is riding a wave of success the past 10 years with All-American golfers, conference championships, double-digit tournament wins, and multiple NCAA regional bids. With success has come invitations to some of the premier collegiate tournaments across the nation. In addition to Peterson (Eagan, Minn.) and Brown (Arvada, Colo.), the team this year rounds out with returning juniors Kirby Pettitt (Carroll, Iowa), Kory Harrell (Colorado Springs, Colo.), and sophomore Luke Thacker (Southlake, Texas). Add freshman Jackson Giro of Fort Collins, Richard Schneider of Beemer, Neb., Steve Sorenson of Hartland, Wis., and sophomore transfer Scott Newton from Carrollton, Texas, and CSU has the young talent to continue to bring the Rams national ranking and recognition. Colorado State University Men’s Golf
Ryan Peterson Senior | Eagan, Minn. (Eagan High School)
2009-10 (Junior): Competed in 10 events... Claimed the MWC individual championship to lead the Rams to the conference title... Won his pairs and singles matches at the Colorado Cup, 1 up and 2 and 1, respectively... Finished sixth at the Battle at the Beach with a 6-under-par three-round-total... Carded his career-low round of 65 in his second round at the MWC championship... In 24 rounds, recorded a 72.50 stroke average. 2008-09 (Sophomore): Competed in five tournaments, three as an individual... Posted his best outing in a Rams victory at the Barona Collegiate Cup, where he posted his lowest round (68) and his lowest tournament score of the season (215) to finish in a tie for 11th... Held a 72.92 stroke average in 15 rounds played. 2007-08 (Freshman): Did not compete. Eagan High School: Received the 2006 Minnesota Junior PGA Player of the Year award... Named the 2005 Minnesota Golf Association Player of the Year... Named to the Minnesota-Wisconsin Junior Cup Team four times and the Minnesota-Manitoba Junior Cup Team three times... Helped lead Eagan golf to conference championships and section championships between 2004-07... Claimed individual state champion honors in 2007... Also helped lead Eagan to individual co-champion and team champion honors in 2005... Received team MVP honors in 2006 and 2007, hardest worker award in 2005, and Rookie of the Year in 2003... Received all-conference and all-state honors four years in a row and an all-conference honorable mention in 2003... Five-time letterwinner... High school golf coach was Brian Johnson. Personal: Born on Sept. 19, 1988, in Burnsville, Minn. ... Son of Todd and Deb Peterson... Has one brother... Full name: Ryan Scott Peterson... Business administration major.
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Ryan Peterson
2009-10 Date 9/19-20 10/22-23 2/14-16 3/17-18 3/21-23 4/2-3 4/23-24 5/6-8 5/20-22
Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 77-72-75 = 224 at Del Walker Intercollegiate 69-71-72 = 212 at Battle at the Beach 70-70-67 = 207 at NIT 73-74-73 = 220 at Calloway Collegiate Match Play at Thunderbird Invitational 75-69-72 = 216 at Cougar Classic 77-78-70 = 225 at MWC Championship 70-65-70 = 205 at NCAA West Regional 79-80-72 = 231
Finish T56 T31 T6 T24 1-3 T42 T63 1 T64
2008-09 Date 9/6-7 3/16-17 3/22-23 4/10-11 4/24-25
Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 73-71-75 = 219 at Barona Collegiate Cup 72-68-75 = 215 at NIT 74-75-74 = 223 at Thunderbird Invitational 72-73-73 = 218 at Cougar Classic 74-75-72 = 221
Finish T24* T11 T43* T39* T34
Career Statistics
Year Tournament Rounds 09 - 10 10 24 08 - 09 5 15 Total 15 39
Strokes Average 1740 72.50 1096 72.92 2836 72.72
Low Round Top-10 65 2 68 - 65 2
Top-20 2 1 3
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
zAHKAI bROWN Junior | Arvada, Colo. (Pomona High School)
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2009-10 (Sophomore): Competed in all 13 events... Claimed two top-10 and five top-20 appearances... Defeated a pair of Buffaloes with teammate Riley Arp at the Colorado Cup, 2 up... Tied for third in the Topy Cup against some of the best American and Japanese collegiate golfers at the Japan tournament... Also placed third at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational as he led the Rams on their way to a team title... Carded his low round of 67 in his final round of the Thunderbird Invitational to move up to 16th... Averaged 73.34 strokes over 32 rounds. 2008-09 (Freshman): Competed in nine tournaments, two as an individual... Named MWC Freshman of the Year... Tied for ninth at the Falcon Invitational in his first collegiate tournament... Tied the school record for low round (63) at Zahkai Brown 2009-10 the Del Walker Intercollegiate, where he carded a 66-63-67 Date Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total Finish 72-72-69 = 213 T3 (196) to claim his first individual title and lead the Rams to 9/8-10 at Topy Cup T3 a team title... His top 10 performances at the Wyoming Des- 9/19-20 at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 69-71-71 = 211 9/27-28 at GolfWeek Preview 82-76-76 = 234 T61 ert Intercollegiate and Sycuan Collegiate Invitational aided in 10/12-13 at Alister Mackenzie Invitational 75-68 = 143 T35 Rams’ victories in those tournaments... Held a stroke aver- 10/22-23 at Del Walker Intercollegiate 69-69-70 = 208 T17 78-76-76 = 230 77 age of 71.77 and six top 20 performances, four being in the 2/14-16 at Battle at the Beach 3/17-18 at NIT 84-80-75 = 239 T80 top 10. 3/21-23 at Calloway Collegiate Match Play 2-2 Pomona High School: The 2007 champion of Colo- 4/2-3 at Thunderbird Invitational 72-72-67 = 211 T16 72-73-71 = 216 T20 rado 5A boy’s high school state golf... Top varsity golfer and 4/23-24 at Cougar Classic 5/6-8 at MWC Championships 70-70-78 = 218 21 lettered three years on the varsity golf team... Qualified two 5/20-22 at NCAA West Regional 79-80-72 = 231 T64 years for state championships and earned first-team all-state honors, first-team all-conference, MVP, and academic all- 2008-09 Date Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total Finish conference recognition... Named to the all-Colorado team... 9/6-7 at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 72-73-70 = 215 T9* Named to the Colorado Junior Golf All-Star Team... PGA Jr. 10/4-5 at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 76-71-73 = 220 T8 66-63-67 = 196 1 series medalist... Top finishes at AJGA Lockton/Capitol and 10/16-17 at Del Walker Intercollegiate 10/20-21 at Sycuan Collegiate Invitational 70-72-68 = 210 10 Randy Smith Classic... Qualified and competed at nationals 2/7 at UNC Dual 71-77 = 148 for Westfield PGA, U.S. Junior Amateur and Junior World... 2/18-20 at John A. Burns Intercollegiate 73-75-71 = 219 T53 77-77-65 = 219 T27 Lettered all four years in varsity swimming, receiving All- 3/16-17 at Barona Collegiate Cup 3/22-23 at NIT 77-74-75 = 226 T56 conference honors... Colorado medalist for U.S. Amateur 4/24-25 at Cougar Classic 68-74-70 = 212 T10* sectionals and competed at US Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C. 4/30-5/2 at MWC Championships 74-70-69 = 213 T11 5/14-16 at NCAA Northeast Regional 76-71-76 = 223 T17 (2008). Personal: Born on July 13, 1990, in Westminster, Colo. Statistics (resides in Arvada, Colo.)... Son of Lori and Orin Brown... Career Year Tournament Rounds Strokes Average Low Round Top-10 Top-20 13 32 2347 73.34 67 2 5 Has one brother (Zen) and one sister (Zarena)... Business 09 - 10 08 - 09 10 30 2153 71.77 63 5 7 administration major. Total 23 62 4500 72.58 63 7 12 Colorado State University Men’s Golf
Kory Harrell Junior | Colorado Springs, Colo. (Northern Colorado)
Kory Harrell
2009-10 Date Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total 9/19-20 at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational* 69-74-77 = 220
Finish T36
Finish T29 T75 T9 T4 T57 T75 30 T63 T34
2008-09 (Northern Colorado) Date Tournament 1st-2nd-3rd = Total 9/6-7 at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 71-75-74 = 220 9/15-16 at Ron Moore Intercollegiate 77-82-74 = 233 9/28-29 at America Sky Conf. Championship 78-73 = 151 10/4-5 at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 74-75-68 = 217 10/27-28 at Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 72-78-74 = 224 2/7 at CSU Dual 78-79 = 157 2/16-17 at Rice Intercollegiate 86-78-80 = 244 3/15-17 at Drake Spring Invitational 80-81-85 = 246 4/6-7 at Stevinson Ranch Invitational 78-77-77 = 232 4/25-26 at The Fossum Invitational 84-74-38 = 196
Career Statistics
Year Tournament Rounds 09-10 1 3 08-09 (UNC) 9 26 Total 10 29
Strokes Average 220 73.33 1963 75.50 2183 75.28
Low Round Top-10 69 - 68 2 68 2
Top-20 2 2
*Competing as individual
2009-10 (Sophomore): Competed in one tournament and the Colorado Cup... Lost his individual match at the Colorado Cup 3 and 1... Placed 36th at the Gene Miranda Invitational as an individual... Averaged 73.33 strokes per round with a low of 69. Northern Colorado: Competed in 10 tournaments for the Bears in 2008-09... Accumulated a stroke average of 77.11 in 27 rounds... Posted a pair of top 10s, including a tie for fourth place at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate, carding a closing 68 in the tournament to tie CSU’s Dustin Morris with a three-round total of 217, Harrell’s lowest score of the year. Air Academy High School: Lettered all four years in golf... All-conference player all four years for the Kadets... Team captain his senior year... Third-team All-American... 2007 Southern Colorado High School Boy’s Golfer of the Year with 69 scoring average... Fouryear qualifier for state championships... Named to Colorado Junior Golf All-Star Team. Personal: Born on July 25, 1989... Son of Jordie and Kerrie Harrell... Has one younger brother (Cameron)... Full name: Kory Seth Harrell... Communications major.
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
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Kirby Pettitt
Luke Thacker
RS Sophomore | Carroll, Iowa (Carroll High School)
RS Freshman | Southlake, Texas (Carroll High School)
2009-10 (Freshman): Competed in the Ping Cougar Classic... Posted a 229 for a tie in 78th with a 76.33 stroke average. 2008-09: Did not compete... Redshirted during the 2008-09 season. Carroll High School: Earned three varsity letters in basketball and four in golf... Won the 2008 Iowa 3A state golf championship... Was a three-time all-conference member in basketball... Holds the school record for assists... Four-time all-conference member in golf... Three-time conference champion in basketball... Four-time team conference champion in golf... Golf team placed third in state in 2005. Personal: Born on July 30, 1989, in Carroll, Iowa... Son of Tom and Pam Pettitt... Has five brothers and six sisters... Three older brothers played collegiate golf... Full name: Kirby Christopher Pettitt... Business administration major.
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Kirby Pettitt
2009-10 Date Tournament 4/23-24 at Cougar Classic*
Career Statistics
Year Tournament Rounds 09 - 10 1 3 Total 1 3
1st-2nd-3rd = Total 76-79-74 = 229
Strokes Average 229 76.33 229 76.33
Finish T78
Low Round Top-10 74 - 74 -
*Competing as individual
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Top-20 -
2009-10: Did Not Compete... Redshirted during the 2009-10 season. Carroll High School: Played football and golf... Golf team captain for three seasons (200709)... Named first-team all-district and first-team all-region in golf... Voted team MVP two years in a row. Personal: Born on Aug. 31, 1990, in Wichita Falls, Texas... Son of Ron and Kim Thacker... Has one sister (Victoria)... Full name: Luke Edward Thacker.
Scott Newton
Jackson Giro
Sophomore | Carrollton, Texas (Wisconsin)
Freshman | Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins High School)
Fort Collins High School: A three-year letterman in golf... Garnered all-conference honors his sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Led the Lambkins to league championships in each of his final three seasons... Captain of the golf team his junior and senior seasons... Claimed individual honors in the regional tournament his senior season... Named Parent Athletic Club Player of the Year twice in three years... Received academic all-state honorable mention his junior and senior years.
Wisconsin: Made collegiate debut at the Memphis Intercollegiate, where he tied for 84th place... Competed in six rounds, averaging 79.2... Finished with a career-best 233 at the St. Mary’s Invitational. Hebron High School: Qualified for the Valero Texas Open Shootout in 2008 by winning the Valero Texas Open Junior Shootout Qualifier... Recorded two top-20 finishes in 2008 while playing four American Junior Golf Association events... Earned second-team all-district honors in 2008 and first-team all-district honors in 2009 at Hebron High School... Won the District 6-5A boys Texas state championship in 2009... Named Hebron High School’s Player of the Year in 2009... Qualified for the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2009. Personal: Born on Nov. 2, 1990, in Austin, Texas... Son of Jim and Susie Newton... Has one younger brother (Greg)... Full name: Scott James Newton.
Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1991, in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Son of Tony and Chris Giro... Father Tony is a CSU graduate... Has one brother (Palmer). 19
Scott Newton
2009-10 (Wisconsin) Date Tournament 10/19-20 at Memphis Intercollegiate 11/9-10 at St. Mary’s Invitational
Career Statistics
Year Tournament Rounds 09 - 10 (UW) 2 6 Total 2 6
1st-2nd-3rd = Total 89-73-80 = 242 75-77-81 = 233
Strokes Average 475 79.17 475 79.17
Finish T84 T69
Low Round Top-10 73 - 73 -
Top-20 -
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
Richard Schneider
Steve Sorenson
Freshman | Beemer, Neb. (West Point - Beemer High School)
Freshman | Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead High School)
Arrowhead High School: Four-year letterWest Point-Beemer High School: man in golf... Captain of the golf team in 2010... Four-year letterman in golf... Won three district Won four Division 1 state golf championships in a championships and three conference chamrow with the Warhawks from 2007-10... Named runpionships... Claimed the Class C Nebraska ner-up State Player of the Year in 2010... Garnered state championship his sophomore and junior first-team all-conference, second-team all-area and years... Won the Nebraska Junior Am in 2010... Garnered all-state honors twice... Holds school second-team all-state honors in 2009... Earned acarecords for lowest nine-hole and 18-hole scores... Also played bas- demic all-state in 2008 and 2009... Had several top-five appearances in state ketball, lettering twice. and national events... Won the Wisconsin Junior Am in 2010.
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Personal: Born on Sept. 3, 1991, in Beemer, Neb. ... Son of Jerry Personal: Born on April 11, 1992, in Waukesha, Wis. ... Son of Sue and and Donna Schneider... Has one sister (Valerie). Tom Sorenson... Has three brothers and six sisters... Brother Mike plays collegiate golf at Wisconsin... Business administration major.
Colorado State University Men’s Golf
NCAA Prominence Colorado State has made 14 postseason NCAA appearances - only missing the cut once in the last 15 years. In 2010, The Rams finished in eighth at the NCAA West Regional, just four strokes away from advancing to the NCAA finals. Then-seniors Dustin Morris and Bryace Hanstad tied for eighth among individuals at the regional.
Zahkai Brown will be looking to make his third NCAA regional appearance in as many years this season.
Year
2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91
THE RAMS RECORD BOOK Yearly Team Statistics Totals
Tournaments Conference Tournament Finish Wins 13 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 15 12 13 13 12 11 11 10 15
1st (MWC) 5th (MWC) 1st (MWC) 4th (MWC) 6th (MWC) 5th (MWC) 5th (MWC) 6th (MWC) 5th (MWC) 3rd (MWC) 3rd (MWC) 7th (WAC) 5th (WAC) 10th (WAC) 2nd (WAC) 2nd (WAC) 4th (WAC) 9th (WAC) 7th (WAC) 9th (WAC)
5 5 3 0 0 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 2
Second Place 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 2
Top-10s 10 12 10 13 5 8 11 12 9 11 10 12 10 11 7 6 6 7 5 12
NCAA Regional Appearances Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
1st-2nd-3rd = Total 291-298-292 = 881 309-290-297 = 896 282-293-291 = 866 284-284-275 = 843 303-302-288 = 893 297-290-314 = 901 306-298-304 = 908 297-300-304 = 901 314-296-301 = 911 294-294-296 = 884 296-293-297 = 886 297-288-295 = 880 288-305-302 = 895 304-303-300 = 907
Best/Worst 1st/13th 1st/8th 1st/23rd 2nd/16th 2nd/16th 2nd/20th 1st/18th 1st/19th 1st/23rd 1st/17th 2nd/T19th 1st/T24th 1st/12th 1st/17th 2nd/T16th 2nd/T22nd 1st/18th 2nd/16th 1st/13th 1st/14th
Place 8 6 T23 T16 20 15 19 17 23 19 8 10 17 17
Individual Champions 1 3 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
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All-Time Tournament Wins (Team) Tournament MWC Championship Cougar Classic Del Walker Intercollegiate Gene Miranda Invitational Barona Collegiate Cup Sycuan Collegiate Invitational Del Walker Intercollegiate Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate Gene Miranda Invitational MWC Championship Agua-Caliente Collegiate Invite. Del Walker Intercollegiate Steve Kerr Inv. Cougar Classic Barona Collegiate Fresno Lexus Classic Ron Moore Intercollegiate Cougar Classic Cougar Classic Big Red Classic The Stanford Inv. The Stanford Inv. Nevada-Reno Inv. Rocky Mountain Inv. Cables End/Ram Inv. Colorado State Inv. RMIGA at Air Force RMIGA at Greeley RMIGA at Ptarmigan
Score 283-274-277=834 5/6-8/2010 285-284-281=850 4/23-24/2010 342-344-344=1030 10/22-23/2009 288-284-283=855 9/19-20/2009 362-349-340=1051 3/16-17/2009 280-276-291=847 10/20-21/2008 267-268-276=811 10/16-17/2008 298-292-287=877 10/4-5/2008 276-284-287=847 9/6-7/2008 288-284-278=850 4/24-25/2008 263-259-265=787 11/10-11/2007 276-284-281=841 10/25-26/2007 294-281-298=873 3/19-20/2004 286-287-272=845 4/23-24/2004 273-282-281=836 10/20-21/2003 281-271-279=831 10/10-11/2003 290-274-286=850 9/29-30/2003 283-288-286=857 4/25-26/2003 284-285=569 4/19-20/2002 285-288-292=865 3/9-11/2001 283-294-283=860 10/31-11/1/1998 295-279-286=860 11/7-9/1997 289-289-289=867 10/7-8/1996 288-288-284=860 9/8-9/1996 296-296=592 10/18-19/1993 296-300-287=883 10/20-21/1991 311 4/27-28/1991 306 4/15/1991 311 4/3/1990
Single-Round Team Score Score Rd. Date Tournament 1. 259 2 11/10/07 Agua-Caliente Collegiate Invite. 2. 263 1 11/10/07 Agua-Caliente Collegiate Invite. 3. 265 3 11/11/07 Agua-Caliente Collegiate Invite. 4. 267 2 4/22/05 Cougar Classic 267 1 10/16/08 Del Walker Intercollegiate 6. 268 2 10/16/08 Del Walker Intercollegiate 7. 271 2 10/10/03 Fresno Lexus Classic 8. 272 3 8/23/04 Cougar Classic 272 3 5/4/96 WAC Championship 272 2 5/15/09 MWC Championship 11. 273 1 10/20/03 Barona Collegiate 273 1 9/28/98 Ram Collegiate Inv. Tournament Team Score (Three Rounds) Tournament Score 1. Agual-Caliente Coll. Invite. 787 2. Del Walker Intercollegiate 811 3. Cougar Classic 829 4. Fresno Lexus Classic 831 5. John A. Burns 832 6. MWC Championship 834 7. Barona Collegiate 836 Del Walker Intercollegiate 841 9. Barona Collegiate 842 Cougar Classic 842 11. The Nelson 843 12. NCAA Regional 844 13. Shocker Classic 845 Cougar Classic 845 Barona Collegiate 845
Date 11/10-11/2007 10/16-17/2008 4/22-23/2005 10/10-11/2003 2/22-24/2006 5/6-8/2010 10/20-21/2003 10/25-26/2007 10/25-26/2004 4/14-15/2006 10/24-25/2003 5/17-19/2007 4/9-10/2001 4/23-24/2004 10/23-24/2006
Team Top-5 Finishes (Single Season) Year...........................................................No of Top 5’s 1. 2003-04.................................................................................9 2. 2006-07.................................................................................8 2008-09.................................................................................8 4. 1997-98.................................................................................7 1996-97.................................................................................7 6. 2009-10.................................................................................6 2000-01.................................................................................6 1999-00.................................................................................6 9. 2007-08.................................................................................5 2002-03.................................................................................5 1995-96.................................................................................5 12. 2006-07.................................................................................4 1998-99.................................................................................4 1994-95.................................................................................4 1993-94.................................................................................4 Team Top-10 Finishes (Single Season) Year.........................................................No of Top 10’s 1. 2008-09...............................................................................12 2006-07...............................................................................12 2002-03...............................................................................12 1998-99...............................................................................12 5. 2003-04...............................................................................11 2000-01...............................................................................11 1996-97...............................................................................11 8. 2009-10...............................................................................10 2007-08...............................................................................10 2005-06...............................................................................10 1999-00...............................................................................10 1997-98...............................................................................10 12. 2001-02.................................................................................9
Colorado State University Men’s Golf
Team Scoring Average (Single Season) Year Average...............................Rd./Strokes 1 2008-09 285.20..........................................36/10,481 2. 2003-04 287.17..........................................36/10,338 3. 2007-08 289.42..........................................36/10,419 4. 2005-06 289.55..........................................36/10,424 5. 2009-10 289.61............................................23/6,661 6. 2002-03 290.19..........................................36/10,447 7. 2004-05 290.53..........................................38/11,040 8. 1997-98 290.94............................................33/9,162 9. 2000-01 293.08..........................................38/11,137 10. 1996-97 294.92..........................................39/11,502 11. 2001-02 295.62..........................................37/10,938 12. 1998-99 296.00..........................................42/12,432 13. 1995-96 298.58..........................................39/11,645 Year-by-Year Individual Statistics Year Top-10’s Top-20’s 2009-10 19 29 2008-09 18 34 2007-08 13 23 2006-07 11 26 2005-06 5 14 2004-05 11 18 2003-04 11 12 2002-03 12 13 2001-02 4 10 2000-01 11 13 1999-00 10 13 1998-99 12 14 1997-98 11 25 1996-97 11 21 1995-96 13 23 1994-95 12 17 1993-94 6 11 1992-93 8 11 1991-92 7 12
Wins 1 3 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
All-Time Tournament Wins (Individual) Player Tournament/Score 1. Ryan Peterson MWC Championship/’10 70-65-70=205 1. Dustin Morris Barona Collegiate Cup/’09 70-67-66=203 2. Zahkai Brown Del Walker Intercollegiate/’08 66-63-67=196 3. Bryce Hanstad Gene Miranda Falcon Invite./’08 70-68-67=205 4. Dustin Morris Agual-Caliente Collegiate Invite./’07 65-66-63=194 5. Aaron Weston Pat Hicks Thunderbird/’07 71-64=135 6. Derrick Whiting Rice Inter./’06 72-77-70=219 7. Martin Laird Border Olympics/’04 68-68-71=207 8. Nolan Martin Fresno Lexus Classic/’03 68-68-68=204 9. Nolan Martin Ron Moore/’03 69-66-69=204 10. Martin Laird Cougar Classic/’03 67-69-73=209 11. Martin Laird El Diablo Intercollegiate/’03 67-74-68=209
12. Martin Laird 13. Nigel Spence 14. Tom Richardson 15. Mark Batchelor 16. Greg Chinn 17. Rick Rose 18. Morgan Murphy 19. Morgan Murphy
MWC/’02 72-70-70=212 William H. Tucker/’99 70-68-70=208 BYU Classic/’98 72-71-68=211 Rocky Mtn. Inv./’96 68-71-70=209 Cables End/Ram Inv.’93 71-73=144 Cables End/Ram Inv./’92 76-69-69=214 RMIGA at Hiwan/’89 74 RMIGA at Gleneagle/’89 70
Individual Top-10 finishes (Single Season) Name Top 10’s 1. Martin Laird 9 Nolan Martin 9 3. Martin Laird 8 4. Jeff Fujimoto 7 5. Riley Arp 6 Bryce Hanstad 6 Zen Brown 6 Robby Stephenson 6 9. Bryce Hanstad 5 Dustin Morris 5 Nolan Martin 5 Nigel Spence 5 Nigel Spence 5 Scott Mendelsohn 5
Year 2003-04 2003-04 2002-03 1995-96 2009-10 2007-08 2006-07 2000-01 2009-10 2008-09 2002-03 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98
Individual Top-20 finishes (Single Season) Name Top 20’s 1. Martin Laird 11 2. Jeff Fujimoto 10 Nolan Martin 10 4. Zen Brown 9 Zen Brown 9 Nolan Martin 9 Robby Stephenson 9 Nigel Spence 9 8. Dustin Morris 8 Martin Laird 8 Nigel Spence 8 11. Riley Arp 7 Bryce Hanstad 7 Dustin Morris 7 Bryce Hanstad 7 Robby Stephenson 7
Year 2003-04 1995-96 2003-04 2008-09 2006-07 2002-03 2000-01 1998-99 2007-08 2002-03 1999-00 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2007-08 2000-01
Individual Single-Round Score Name Score Date Tournament 1. Zahkai Brown 63 10/16/08 Del Walker Intercollegiate Dustin Morris 63 11/11/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite Zen Brown 63 4/15/06 Cougar Classic 4. Bryce Hanstad 64 11/10/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite. Bryce Hanstad 64 11/10/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite Riley Arp 64 11/11/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite Aaron Weston 64 2/13/07 Pat Hicks Thunderbird Martin Laird 64 10/10/03 Fresno Lexus Classic Martin Laird 64 4/24/04 Cougar Classic Martin Laird 64 4/29/04 MWC Championships Nolan Martin 64 2/18/04 John Burns Intercollegiate 12. 10 tied with 65 Individual Tournament Score (Three Rounds) Name Score Date Tournament 1. Dustin Morris 194 11/10-11/2007 Agua-Caliente Collegiat Invite 2. Zahkai Brown 196 10/16-17/08 Del Walker Inter Collegiate Bryce Hanstad 196 11/10-11/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite 4. Sean McNamara 197 11/10-11/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite 5. Riley Arp 201 10/22-23/09 Del Walker Intercollegiate 6. Nolan Martin 202 2/18/04 John Burns Intercollegiate 7. Dustin Morris 203 3/16-17/09 Barona Collegiate Cup Riley Arp 203 11/10-11/07 Agua Caliente Collegiate Invite Nolan Martin 203 10/20-21/2003 The Nelson 10. Bryce Hanstad 204 10/22-23/09 Del Walker Intercollegiate Bryce Hanstad 204 10/20-21/08 Sycuan Collegiate Invitational Dustin Morris 204 10/16-17/08 Del Walker Intercollegiate Nolan Martin 204 10/10-11/2003 Fresno Lexus Classic Nolan Martin 204 9/29/03 Ron Moore 15. 3 tied with 205
Stroke-Per-Round Average (Single Season) Name/Year Rd./Strokes 1. Martin Laird 36/2529 2003-04 2. Nolan Martin 39/2754 2003-04 3. Zen Brown 38/2699 2006-07 4. Dustin Morris 36/2578 2008-09 5. Martin Laird 36/2580 2002-03 6. Bryce Hanstad 32/2293 2009-10 7. Zahkai Brown 30/2153 2008-09 8. Zen Brown 36/2584 2008-09 9. Aaron Weston 38/2738 2006-07 10. Dustin Morris 32/2306 2009-10 11. Riley Arp 36/2598 2008-09 12. Nolan Martin 39/2815 2002-03 13. Riley Arp 32/2310 2009-10
Average 70.25 70.61 71.03 71.61 71.66 71.66 71.77 71.78 72.05 72.06 72.17 72.18 72.19
Individual Top-10 Finishes (Career) Name Top 10’s 1. Martin Laird 23 2. Nolan Martin 19 3. Bryce Hanstad 16 Robby Stephenson 16 5. Nigel Spence 14 6. Dustin Morris 13 7. Zen Brown 12 8. Riley Arp 10 9. Cam Osler 9 10. Scott Mendelsohn 8
Years 2000-04 2002-04 2006-10 1997-01 1996-00 2006-10 2005-09 2006-10 1993-97 1993-98
Individual Top-20 Finishes (Career) Name Top 20’s 1. Martin Laird 31 2.. Robby Stephenson 30 3. Nigel Spence 27 4. Dustin Morris 25 5. Zen Brown 26 6. Nolan Martin 24 7. Bryce Hanstad 23 8. Riley Arp 16 9. Cam Osler 15 10. Scott Mendelsohn 13 J.D. Manning 13
Years 2000-04 1997-01 1996-00 2006-10 2005-09 2002-04 2006-10 2006-10 1993-97 1993-98 1993-97
Career Stroke-Per-Round Average Name/Years Rd./Strokes 1. Nolan Martin 78/5,569 2002-04 2. Zen Brown 143/10,319 2005-09 3. Dustin Morris 139/10,042 2006-10 4. Martin Laird 141/10,219 2000-04 5. Bryce Hanstad 127/9,205 2006-10 6. Zahkai Brown 62/4,500 2008-Present 7. Ryan Peterson 39/2,836 2007-Present 8. Riley Arp 118/8,594 2006-10 9. Derrick Whiting 91/6,644 2004-07 10. Nigel Spence 143/10,476 1996-00 11. Jeff Fujimoto 39/2,861 1995-96 12. Robby Stephenson 146/10,711 1997-01 13. Aaron Weston 91/6,703 2003-07 14. John Hayes 115/8,549 2001-2005 15. David Schultz 37/2,752 2001-02 16. Sean McNamara 55/4,106 2006-10 17. Brett Tobyne 63/4,712 2000-02
Average 71.39 72.16 72.24 72.47 72.48 72.58 72.72 72.83 73.01 73.26 73.35 73.36 73.66 74.33 74.37 74.65 74.79
Career Tournaments Played Name Tournaments 1. Robby Stephenson 54 Martin Laird 54 3. Nigel Spence 50 4. Dustin Morris 49 5. Zen Brown 48 6. J.D. Manning 46 Scott Mendelsohn 46 8. Bryce Hanstad 45 Cam Osler 45 10. Tom Richardson 43 11. Riley Arp 42 12. John Hayes 39 13. Rick Rose 33 14. Mike Kitowski 26 Mark Batchelor 26
Years 1997-01 2000-04 1996-00 2006-10 2005-09 1993-97 1993-98 2006-10 1993-97 1993-98 2006-10 2001-05 1990-93 1997-99 1995-97
Career Rounds Played Name 1. Martin Laird 2. Robby Stephenson 3. Nigel Spence Zen Brown 5. Dustin Morris 6. J.D. Manning 7. Scott Mendelsohn 8. Cam Osler 9. Bryce Hanstad 10. Tom Richardson
Years 2000-04 1997-01 1996-00 2005-09 2006-10 1993-97 1993-98 1993-97 2006-10 1993-98
Rounds 156 154 143 143 139 134 132 131 127 123
All-WAC Selections 1993 Rick Rose 1996 Jeff Fujimoto J.D. Manning 1998 Scott Mendelsohn All-Mountain West Conference Selections 2000 Nigel Spence 2001 Robby Stephenson 2002 Martin Laird 2003 Martin Laird Nolan Martin 2004 Martin Laird Nolan Martin 2005 Kevin McAlpine 2006 Derrick Whiting 2007 Zen Brown 2008 Bryce Hanstad Dustin Morris 2009 Zen Brown Dustin Morris 2010 Riley Arp Bryce Hanstad Ryan Peterson Academic All-Mountain West Conference Selections 2000 Tommy Sharp Nigel Spence Robby Stephenson Brandon Tompkins 2001 James Kurtenbach Martin Laird Dallas Massey Tommy Sharp Robby Stephenson Brett Tobyne 2002 James Kurtenbach Martin Laird Dallas Massey David Schultz Tommy Sharp Brett Tobyne 2003 Martin Laird Tommy Sharp 2004 Nate Pettitt Martin Laird 2005 Nate Pettitt Derrick Whiting 2007 Zen Brown Bryce Hanstad Derrick Whiting 2008 Zen Brown Bryce Hanstad 2009 Zahkai Brown Zen Brown Bryce Hanstad 2010 Zahkai Brown Bryce Hanstad
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
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Harmony Golf Club
The CSU men’s golf team added an exciting element in 2007-08 with a state-of-the-art indoor practice facility. Recognized as one of the top golf facilities in the country in the Sept. 6, 2008, issue of Golfweek, the new Harmony Center, located in Timnath, Colo., is a 2,600-square-foot complex. It includes three hitting bays that can be opened to hit onto the driving range or closed to hit into a net. The facility is also equipped with an indoor putting green, coaches’ offices and luxury locker rooms. The facility is surrounded by a private short-game practice area complete with two greens, bunkers, and plenty of chipping and pitching areas. Harmony Golf Club also features an 18-hole golf course designed by CSU alumus Jim Engh.
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Engh and Byron Collins, a fellow alumus and owner of the club, were instrumental in the creation of this million-dollar facility.
Colorado State University Men’s Golf
Bart Tompkins Memorial Scholarship
Endowments
Bart Tompkins lost his life in the fall of 1999 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Many of Bart’s friends expressed a desire to recognize Bart in some special way. After talking with several family members, it was decided to establish an endowed golf scholarship in Bart’s name at Colorado State University, Bart’s alma mater. This recognizes Bart’s deep love for the game of golf, as well as his interest in helping young golfers. The 2010-11 recipient of the Bart Tompkins Memorial Scholarship is Zahkai Brown. Pictured is the 2009-10 recipient, Luke Thacker.
Chet Smith Memorial Scholarship
Chet Smith was a true friend to Colorado State University and the entire athletic department. A generous and charitable person to a variety of entities in Fort Collins, Chet’s passion was golf. An avid golfer and part of the original founders of the Ram Masters, Chet also sought to provide his time, talents, and financial assistance to the program. Chet’s close friend, Jim Smith, began the scholarship endowment with an initial contribution of $25,000. It is the dream and the goal of Jim as well as Chet’s family that the fund will continue to grow and at some time in the near future, reach full endowment. The 2010-11 recipient of the Chet Smith Memorial Scholarship is Kirby Pettitt. Pictured is the 2008-09 recipient, Dustin Morris.
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Spike Baker Scholarship
Spike Baker attended Colorado State in the late 1940s. He competed on the first ever CSU golf team. He was an outstanding player and won numerous tournaments throughout his career. He was a standout amateur golfer as well. He is the only CSU alumnus to be inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame. The endowment for the scholarship is $25,000. Colorado State allows the golf team to spend four percent of the scholarship endowment each year. The 2010-11 recipient of the Spike Baker Scholarship is Scott Newton. Pictured is the 2009-10 recipient, Ryan Peterson.
Dr. James E. Horstman Memorial Scholarship
Jim Horstman’s life was well lived. He was an inspiration and a role model for all of us. His love of the outdoors and athletics, in particular golf, has moved us to honor him by establishing a permanently endowed golf scholarship in his name at Colorado State University. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a member of the Colorado State golf team. The 2010-11 recipient of the Spike Baker Scholarship is Jackson Giro. Pictured is the 2009-10 recipient, Riley Arp.
James R. Smith Scholarship
James “Jim” Smith started his scholarship to help the Colorado State men’s golf or football programs. The past few years Jim has selected a male golfer from the business school that is a major contributor to the golf team. Although Jim played football at Colorado State, he is an avid golfer and very active on the Ram Masters board and Ram Masters organization. Jim can be seen every year on the road supporting the team. The 2009-10 recipient of the James R. Smith Scholarship is Ryan Peterson. Pictured is the 2009-10 recipient, Bryce Hanstad.
2010 Mountain West Conference Champions
Ram Masters
The Colorado State University Ram Masters Program was initiated during the 1994-95 golf season. Ram Masters provides financial support to the men’s golf team. The individuals involved in Ram Masters play a vital role in Colorado State’s current and future success. There are three levels of membership: Par, Birdie and Eagle. Thank you to the following members of the 2010 Ram Masters program: Par Albrecht, Bill Arp, David Ball, Mike Baretta, Ron Buckendorf, Larry Carlson, Dale Chinnock, Tom Coe, Brian Collins, Byron Connell, Ben & Arlene Conway, John Cooke, Alex DeWar, Ben Downey, Mike
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Ram Masters
Edwards, David Edwards, Larry Fowler, Bill Fujimoto, Jeff Gasper, Dan Giro, Tony Grant, Lee Grothe, Deron Hartman, Clayton & Kandy Hogan, Steve Johnston, Jim Keiser, Gordon Kenney, Dave Laird, Martin
Member Gift Electronic Press Appreciation ($20 Value) Releases & Day & Social Media Guide
Par ($1,000) Birdie ($2,500) Eagle ($5,000) Colorado State University Men’s Golf
Premium Gift
Lamb, Alan Luckasen, Gary & Julie Markley, Doug Metcalf, Tom Mokler, Greg Neal, Bill Niewald, Don Nuwash, Norman Patton, Jim Pedersen, Gerry Pedersen, Mark Runstrom, Erik Sample, Roger Scharf, Louis Schutze, Lee Instructional Clinic
Ram Classic Sponsorship ($300 Value)
Schwartz, Dan Scott, Bill Smith, Tom Spruill, Jan Standard, Pete Stephens, Floyd Stoltz, Steve Suder, Mike Svitak, Don Thomas, Scott Tingey, Mark Trumper, Rocci Urheim, John Wolf, Greg Zwisler, Dan Team Uniform ($150 Value)
Birdie Baker, Scott DeWar, Van Mindock, Peter Smith, James Smith, Marjorie Tatman, Earl
Team Trip ($700 Value)
“During the past decade, Colorado State men’s golf has excelled in both the classroom and on the golf course. A critical factor in this success has been the Ram Masters who provided funding for scholarship aid, team travel, equipment and other program expenses.” ~ Coach Jamie Bermel
RAMS Harmony Golf Club
2010-11 CSU MEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE Date
Tournament
Host
Sept. 13 Sept. 19-20 Sept. 27-28 Oct. 8-10 Oct. 18-19 Feb. 20 Feb. 26-27 March 14-15 March 21-22 April 4-5 April 9-10 April 15-16 May 5-7 May 19-21 May 31-June 5
Colorado Cup Colorado Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational Air Force Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational Colorado Brickyard Collegiate Golf Championship Mercer Alister Mackenzie Invitational Cal-Berkeley Dual in the Desert Wyoming Desert Classic Wyoming San Diego Intercollegiate Classic San Diego NIT Arizona Wyoming Cowboy Classic Wyoming Thunderbird Invitational ASU Cougar Classic BYU MWC championship MWC NCAA Regional TBA NCAA Final Tennessee-Chattanooga
Location Holyoke, Colo. Colorado Springs, Colo. Erie, Colo. Macon, Ga. Fairfax, Calif. Phoenix, Ariz. Palm Desert, Calif. San Diego, Calif. Tucson, Ariz. Phoenix, Ariz. Tempe, Ariz. Provo, Utah Tucson, Ariz. TBA Chattanooga, Tenn.