2010-11 Women's Golf Media Guide

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Table of Contents

2010-11 Roster Name

Year (Exp.)

Colorado State University......................... 2-3 Rams Academics..................................... 4-5 Fort Collins, Colo..........................................6 Denver, Colo.................................................7 Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk........ 8-9 Head Coach Angie Hopkins........................10 2010-11 Season Outlook...........................11 Student-Athlete Profiles....................... 12-16 Harmony Club............................................17 Record Book........................................ 18-19 Award Winners..........................................20 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic........................21 Birdie Club........................................... 22-23 CSU Women’s Golf Invitational..................24

Brianna Espinoza Emily Roering Cecilie Krefting Sarah Roering Betsy Kelly Christina Spinzig

JR (2L) SO (1L) SO (1L) FR (HS) FR (HS) FR (HS)

Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista) Glenwood, Minn. (Minnewaska) Oslo, Norway (Sundsgymnasiet) Glenwood, Minn. (Minnewaska) Forest Lake, Minn. (Forest Lake) Evergreen, Colo. (Evergreen)

Allie VenJon

FR (HS)

Kearny, Neb. (Kearny)

Hometown (Last School)

Ram 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

Credits

President............................................... Dr. Anthony A. Frank

The 2010-11 Colorado State women’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-assistants Cydnee Black and Leah Sakdol with assistance from assistant media relations director Danielle Marshall. Photo credits to Don Reichert, Dan Byers, Joe Mendoza, George Theodore, Tim O’Hara Photography, the Denver Broncos/Rich Clarkson & Associates, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, and the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Director of Athletics...................................... Paul Kowalczyk Assoc. A.D./SWA.....................................Christine Susemihl Faculty Representative........................................ Jim Francis Athletic Department Phone............................. 970/491-3350 Athletic Web site...................................www.CSURams.com

Coaching Staff Information Head Coach.....................................................Angie Hopkins Years at Colorado State.................................................. Nine Assistant coach.............................................Susan Jennings Office.............................................................. 970/491-3589 Fax.................................................................. 970/491-7725 E-mail......................................Angie.Hopkins@colostate.edu

Media Information Women’s Golf SID.......................................Danielle Marshall Office phone.................................................... 970/491-6494 Cell phone....................................................... 970/980-7353 E-Mail................................. Danielle.Marshall@colostate.edu Women’s golf student-assistant........................Cydnee Black Fax................................................................. 970/491-1348

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A Message From University President Dr. Anthony A. Frank

Welcome to Colorado State University!

It’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-the-art 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.

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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Colorado State University System

Board of Governors

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 campuses to be

ture — and share a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success.

integral contributors to the economic development of the state. Work force education, research fund-

Scott C. Johnson Voting Member Owner and Operator, Flying Diamond Ranch

Mary Lou Makepeace Voting Member Vice President for Colorado, Gill Foundation

ing, and new business and product development are some of the areas in which 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

As one of the nation’s leading research universities, Colorado State provides an excel-

Challenging academic programs and world-changing research are hallmarks of Colo-

lent, accessible education, conducts research that transforms our world, and leads

rado State, and it is our special commitment to service, outreach, and transforming

outreach programs that support economic vitality and improve the quality of life for

our world through innovation that sets this university apart from other institutions.

people worldwide.

That commitment is reflected in our classrooms, in the work of our faculty around the world, and in our groundbreaking commitment to move research breakthroughs

As Colorado’s land-grant university, Colorado State was founded in 1870 to fulfill the

rapidly from the laboratory to the marketplace. Even more important, it is reflected in

vision of President Abraham Lincoln and others – to create access and opportunity

the quality of our students and graduates, who embody the university’s mission and

for people in Colorado and around the world who can benefit from hands-on, en-

go on from CSU to make a significant impact on our world.

gaged learning. 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

We invite you to learn more about Colorado State, a university with vision, character,

access to a wealth of educational possibilities. Colorado State leads the world in dis-

and a commitment to excellence.

ciplines 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-

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 greatly enhance the

Center for the Arts and Computer Science buildings, the Indoor Practice Facility, Academic and Training Center, and the Rockwell Hall expansion of 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

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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The Mile High City

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he Denver Metro Area, with a population of 2.4 million, is less than an hour’s drive from Fort Collins. A major-league metropolis, named by the Sporting News the best sports city in the United States, Denver is home to three teams that have competed for their respective world championships in the past 12 years — the Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII champion Denver Broncos, the 1996 and 2001 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, and the 2007 National League champion Colorado Rockies,

who lost the World Series that season to the Boston Red Sox. The Denver Nuggets, meanwhile, have made the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons, including a trip to the 2009 Western Conference finals against the evential champion Los Angeles Lakers.

Sports fans in Colorado are among the most passionate in the nation, and for good reason — their teams are winners.

Denver has all the features of any big city, including great shopping and nightlife on the 16th Street Mall (Denver Pavilions, below left), a one-of-a-kind concert venue in Red Rocks Amphitheatre (below, second from right), an adrenaline-inducing amusement park in Elitch Gardens, and the world’s 10th-busiest airport, Denver International. Nicknamed the Mile High City because it is one mile above sea level, downtown Denver is home to the Colorado state capitol building, the 13th step of which is exactly one mile in elevation.

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New Academic & Training Center

Cost: Size: Location:

$7 million 16,000 sqauare feet, Southeast of the McGraw Athletic Center

Features: • Training portion includes a state-of-the-art weight room, strength and conditioning offices, a nutrition center and restrooms.

• Academic center features five private tutorial rooms and large study areas • Includes a computer lab with 30 workstations, more workspace and offices for CSU’s academic staff.

The McGraw Athletic Center (right), which was built in 1998 and houses the CSU athletic department, is now accompanied by a pair of new, stateof-the-art facilities: the Academic & Training Center (top) and the Indoor Practice Facility (opposite). Both facilites were shown off at the grand opening celebration on Sept. 18, 2009.

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n 1998, Colorado State enhanced its weight room and built an academic center as part of the McGraw Athletic Center project, but these facilities no longer met the needs of its expanded student-athlete base, nor did they allow the Rams to compete for topquality recruits.

Because of the heavy time constraints placed on CSU student-athletes through practice, travel, strength and conditioning, and community service, a quality learning environment is essential for the university’s student-athletes to achieve the high standards of academic success expected of them.

The Academic and Training Center is the latest centerpiece for CSU’s athletic program and supports its mission to recruit, educate, develop, and graduate Rams student-athletes within an environment that prusues excellence, values integrity and ethical conduct, promotes respect for all individuals, teaches sportsmanship, entertains our constituents and emphasizes championship performance.

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New Indoor Practice Facility Every CSU program will benefits from the Rams’ new facilities. The Indoor Practice Facility is used by all of the Rams’ sports teams, whether they are in season or involved in offseason conditioning.

Cost: Size:

$13 million 66,267 square feet, including 48,125 dedicated to the football portion and 8,827 to the basketball and volleyball areas Height: 65 feet at its tallest point Location: East of Moby Pool and north of the Student Recreation Center Features: • Gymnasium easily encloses a regulation basketball court and two half courts.

• Volleyball configuratioan can accommodate two full-length courts.

• Contains a 70-yard synthetic-turf football field (including one end zone).

• Features a four-lane, 70-meter track and a unique shoe-changing room adjacent to the football field.

• Has flexibility to allow the softball team to set up batting cages on the football field.

• Will provide shelter for any student-athlete in each of the Rams’ 16 varsity sports.

• Includes training room, equipment storage, lobby and trophy display case, and restrooms.

• Uses an innovative air circulation system.

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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 fourth year leading CSU’s program. From the moment he arrived on campus, 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” implemented by the Board of Governors when Kowalczyk arrived.

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 [ 10 ]

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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 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.”

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, who were 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.

the associate athletics director at Kent State.

While the entire program under Kowalczyk’s guidance has moved forward with Kowalczyk holds a master’s degree in sports administration and a bachelor’s of the completion of the facilities, he readily admits there are more challenges that business administration in accounting from Kent State University. lie ahead.

A native of Warren Ohio, Kowalczyk was inducted into the Warren High School “We will never stand still. We will continue to move forward. As a program, we Distinguished Hall of Fame. The award recognizes and honors individuals for will strive for excellence in every area, just as we challenge our student-athletes 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 in competition and in the classroom. named the Athletic Director of the Year for the Division I-AA Central Division.

“Our efforts will always include continually and diligently working to expand our Kowalczyk is also in the midst of serving a four-year term on the NACDA Executicket and Ram Club donor base as a means to generate additional revenue and tive Council, representing District 7. scholarship fund support.”

He is married to Peg Lynch Kowalczyk.

Colorado State’s expected emergence nationally has provided followers of the Paul Kowalczyk at a Glance program optimism and excitement.

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.

In the spring of 2008, he was named to the prestigious NCAA Division I Leadership Council, an advisory body to the Division I Board of Directors. The council identifies issues important to the future of Division I and offers its expertise in defining appropriate action items.

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

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: • 2000-06: Southern Illinois University; Director of Athletics • 1995-2000: Northwestern University; Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs • 1991-95: Northwestern University; Assistant Athletics Director/Business Manager-Finance 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

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angie Hopkins

Head Coach | Ninth Year at CSU | New Mexico (1998) Head Coach Angie Hopkins is in her ninth year at Colorado State, and in her time at CSU she has vastly improved the women’s golf program. The team has gone from having three top 5 finishes in 2002-03 to six top 5 finishes in 200304 to having a record-setting seven top 5 finishes in 2004-05. During the 2008-09 season, Coach Hopkins earned her second MWC Coach of the Year honor. She also led the team to setting a new school record with a three-round team score of 869 at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown. Hopkins and the women’s golf team are dedicated to breaking even more records during the 2010-11 season.

Hopkins joined the Rams from the University of New

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Mexico, where she was an assistant golf coach at her alma mater since 1999. As an assistant, Hopkins helped lead New Mexico to three Mountain West Conference team championships as well as three NCAA West Regional appearances. In her four years as an assistant, Hopkins had the opportunity to work with two All-Americans, eight all-conference selections, five academic All-Americans and eight academic all-conference selections. Along with her coaching experience, Hopkins is an eight-year member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Division. After passing the final written test in June 2007, she is an LPGA Class A teaching professional.

She was named LPGA Central Section Coach of the Year in 2006.

Hopkins also completed a three-year term on the NGCA Awards Selection Committee in 2007.

To continue the success at Colorado State, Hopkins’ focus is on recruiting student-athletes who will excel in the classroom as well as on the golf course. In the last three years she has coached ten academic All-Americans and 19 academic all-conference players.

Coaching Accomplishments:

• Was named MWC Coach of the Year for the 2008-09 season • Was named MWC Co-Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season • At CSU has coached 12 academic All-Americans including Melissa Martin and Stefanie Ferguson in 2009 and 21 MWC academic all-conference selections including Martin, Ferguson and Brianna Espinoza in 2009 • At CSU coached five MWC all-conference players, including Claussen in 2009 • Coached Lynette Duran who was selected in 2005 for the MWC Sportsmanship Award • The CSU women’s golf team has posted the highest cumulative team GPA in the athletic department in 2001, 2004 and 2008-09 • Then-freshmen Brianna Espinoza and Melissa Martin finished in the Top 10 at the MWC Championship in 2009 • Coached the Rams to their first tournament victory in two years at the 2004 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic, at which they won by 26 shots • In 2005, qualified for the NCAA West Regional for the first time since 2002 • The Fall 2004 season was the best start since 1990 with the Rams placing in the Top 5 in four out of five tournaments • 2008-09 team set a new school record for Three-Round Team Score of 869 at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown. Kasey Claussen tied the single round school record of 67 at the New Mexico State Tournament • 2004-05 team broke many records including the best tournament

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Coaching and Playing Experience: • Played four years at the University of New Mexico • Was a part of two WAC team championships and two NCAA championship appearances, including an eighth-place finish in 1998 • Assistant women’s golf coach at the University of New Mexico, 1999-2002 • Currently is a seven-year member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Division and a 10year member of the National Golf Coaches Association team score, top NCAA tournament performances, top single season team scoring average and best career stroke per round average • In 2009 the team moved from 82nd to 63rd in the national Golfweek rankings • Senior Kasey Claussen improved her competitive stroke average from 78.41 her freshman year to 75.14 in the 2008-09 season.

Senior Natalie Stone improved her competitive stroke average from 80.43 her freshman year to 76.85 in the 2008-09 season.

Graduated senior Stefanie Ferguson improved from a 79.93 to a 76.36.

• In 2004 started the CSU Birdie Club, a booster club specifically for the CSU women’s golf program. To date there are over 85 members.

• In 2004, started the CSU women’s golf invitational, a fundraising women’s only golf tournament in support of the CSU women’s golf team. The tournament is a way for the team to interact with the women golfers of the community. Over 300 women have participated in this fun event.

• The Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic is in its 12th year. Hopkins, along with the Ptarmigan Committee, hosts this prestigious women’s collegiate tournament in September every year.

• In 2007, Hopkins was a part of the grand opening of the Harmony Center. This million-dollar facility, located in Timnath, Colo., includes three hitting bays, an indoor putting green, coaches’ offices and luxury locker rooms.

Susan Jennings

Assistant Coach | First Year at CSU | Colorado State (‘82) Susan Jennings is in her first year as assistant coach at Colorado State.

While she may be new to the coaching staff, Jennings is not new to the CSU women’s golf program. Jennings was a standout on the women’s golf team at Colorado State from 1978-82.

While on the team, Jennings placed first in the Kansas State Tournament in 1979, third in the BYU Invitational in 1979 and second in the BYU Invitational in 1981. In both 1980 and 1981, Jennings won the Intermountain Regional championship. She set competitive records at multiple golf courses in Northern Colorado and received the CSU Virginia K. Frank Scholar Athlete Award in 1981. In 1999, Jennings was inducted into the Colorado State University Sports Hall of Fame.

After an incredible career at CSU, Jennings became the golf coach at Skyline High School in Longmont, Colo., from 2000-10.

Under Jennings, the team captured five 5A Colorado high school championship titles with the most recent being in 2009. The team also captured five 5A Northern regional championship titles. Jennings was named Coach of the Year by the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News in 2002, 2004 and 2009. Jennings was also the Northern Conference Coach of the Year in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Jennings holds a degree in physical education. Her husband, Barry, is the PGA golf professional at Fox Hill Country Club in Longmont, Colo. Her daughter, Stephanie, is a TCU graduate and her son, Cory, attends CSU. Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11

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Player Bios - Brianna Espinoza

Brianna Espinoza Junior Phoenix, Ariz.

(Desert Vista)

2009-10 Competed in all 12 tournaments for the Rams... Earned first place with a low-round score of 74 and led the Rams to a win over Grand Canyon in a dual match... Posted a season-low round score (72) three times and set a careerlow score of 219 in the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic... Highest Rams finisher in the Cowgirl Classic (220), tying for fifth place... Stroke average of 78.44 in 36 rounds played... Awarded MWC academic all-conference.

2008-09 Low Ram finisher at the Mountain West Conference championships, finishing in seventh place with her scores...

Named to the 2009 MWC academic-all conference team...Ended the season with a career-low round of 69 and a career-low score of 220 in the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown...She competed in nine out of the 10 tournaments with an average stroke of 76.96.

Desert Vista In 2007, had a competitive stroke average of 74.43 for 32 rounds, and ranked 80th in the nation...Placed second in the 5A Division I state girls golf tournament with a two-round total of 144...Her state tournament finishes also include: 26th in 2004, 16th in 2005, and seventh in 2006...Was the 2006 5A Division I Central Region champion, and 2007 5A Division I Central Region runner-up...Won the 2004 Sportsmanship Award and qualified for the Junior World Championships in 2005 and 2007...Was a Quintero Cup team member in 2006, a Mary Cave Cup team member in 2006 and 2007, Mary Cave Cup team champion in 2007 and Mary Cave Cup individual medalist in 2007...Also was the Junior Golf Association of Arizona girl’s state champion in 2007, and won a total of five times in that season.

Personal Born March 7, 1990, in Placentia, Calif., to Frank and Melinda Espionza...Has one younger sister, Cady...Majoring in interior design. [ 14 ]

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Brianna Espinoza Career Scorecard 2009-2010 (Sophomore) Date

Tournament

1st-2nd-3rd = Total

9/14-15 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Finish

72-75-72—219

T19

9/19-20 Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire 78-80-79—237

T84

10/5-6

75-76-79—230

T28

10/12-14 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five”

79-78-85—242

T86

10/26-28 Las Vegas Collegiate

84-81-81—246

T75

3/8-9

Heather Farr/CU Memorial

80-82-84—246

T74

3/15-16 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invite

Spartan Invitational

78-78-83—239

T48

3/22-23 BYU at Entrada Classic

85-75-89—249

T52

3/26-27 MountainView

74-78-74—226

T23

4/4-6

73-75-72—220

T5

4/15-17 MWC championships

Cowgirl Classic

77-80-77—234

T16

5/6-8

81-76-79—236

T86

1st-2nd-3rd = Total

Finish

NCAA regionals

2008-2009 (Freshman) Date

Tournament

9/8-9

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

74-76-79—229

T56

9/18-20 Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire 81-78-78—237

T62

9/29-30 Heather Farr/CU Memorial

74-75-79—228

T52

10/27-29 Las Vegas Collegiate

72-79-69—220

T51

2/15-17 Aztec Spring Invitational

78-84-84—246

72

3/16-17 Baylor Spring Invitational

77-79-81—237

30

3/24-25 Dixie Classic

77-77-71—225

7

3/28-29 MountainView

78-73-77—228

T44

4/16-18 MWC championships

73-79-76—228

T7

Career Statistics Year Tourn. Rounds Strokes Average Low Round Top-10 Top-20 2009-10 12

36

2,824

78.44

72

1

3

2008-09 9

27

2,078

76.96

69

2

2

Total

27

2,078

76.96

69

3

5

9

Bold indicates a career-best

Player Bios - Emily Roering

E m i ly R o e r i n g Sophomore Glenwood, Minn.

(Minnewaska)

2009-10 Competed in all 12 tournaments for the Rams… Placed in the top 20 in three tournaments, with her highest finish tied for 17th in the Dr. Donnis Invitational… Shot a career-low round of 71 in the MountainView Invitational, tying for 18th place… Stroke average of 77.94 in 35 rounds played…

Awarded MWC academic all-conference.

Emily Roering Career Scorecard 2009-2010 (Freshman) Date

Tournament

1st-2nd-3rd = Total

9/14-15 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Finish

76-83-77­—236

T73

9/19-20 Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire 78-81-77—236

T80

10/5-6

83-81-76—240

T68

10/12-14 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five”

72-74-79—225

T30

10/26-28 Las Vegas Collegiate

DQ-80-79—159

DQ*

3/8-9

76-85-82—243

T25

3/15-16 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invite

78-76-76—230

T17

3/22-23 BYU at Entrada Classic

77-78-79—234

T25

3/26-27 MountainView

71-77-77—225

T18

4/4-6

77-83-74—234

T42

4/15-17 MWC championships

76-78-78—235

T19

5/6-8

76-79-76—231

T60

Heather Farr/CU Memorial

Spartan Invitational

Cowgirl classic

NCAA Regionals

*Disqualified from individual competition during first round for ac-

Minnewaska High School

cidentally using the wrong score card.

In golf for four years…High school state champion…Second lowest scorer in state history with a two-day total of 146…Ranked No. 1 golfer in Minnesota with a scoring average of 73…Four-time state championship team (only girl’s sports team to ever do so in Minnesota)…Second place at the

Career Statistics

MGA State Junior Girls with a total of 143…MGA first-team all-state for two years…Also basketball

Year Tourn. Rounds Strokes Average Low Round Top-10

MVP for two years…All-conference for three years.

Top-20

Personal

2009-10 12

35

2,728

77.94

71

0

3

Total

35

2,728

77.94

71

0

3

12

Born on Feb. 27, 1991, to Patrick and Nancy Roering…Has two sisters, Katie and Sarah…Major is undeclared…Enjoys playing basketball, going to the lake, and being with friends and family.

Bold indicates a career-best

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Player Bios - Cecilie Krefting

Cecilie Krefting Sophomore Oslo, Norway (Pendleton)

Cecilie Krefting Career Scorecard 2009-2010 (Freshman) Date

Tournament

1st-2nd-3rd = Total

9/14-15 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Finish

72-85-74—231

T61

9/19-20 Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire 77-79-79—235

79

10/5-6

81-85-79—245

T87

3/15-16 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invite

85-82-78—245

T65

2009-10

3/22-23 BYU at Entrada Classic

87-87-90—264

T70

Competed in seven tournaments as an individual for the Rams… Tied for 58th in her highest

3/26-27 MountainView

82-79-72—233

T58

4/4-6

82-81-80—243

T75

finish at the MountainView Invitational, where she shot a career-low round of 72… Stroke average of 80.76 through 21 rounds played.

Pendleton High School Attended the IMG/David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Bradenton, Fla....Won the Intercontinental Mix Open three times… She won the Emirates Junior Open twice and came in second place

Heather Farr/CU Memorial

Cowgirl Classic

Career Statistics Year Tourn. Rounds Strokes Average Low Round Top-10 Top-20

once…Won the Doha Golf Club Ladies Championship…Placed first in many other golf tourna-

2009-10 7

21

1,696

80.76

72

0

0

ments and won various prizes throughout her high school career.

Total

21

1,696

80.76

72

0

0

Personal Born on Oct. 15, 1990, to Lars Gustav Krefting and Chureet Krefting…Her mother is from Thailand and her father is from Norway...Has one sister, Ingrid P. Krefting… Major is undeclared seeking business…She loves playing sports like tennis, soccer, snowboarding and skiing…

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Bold indicates a career-best

Betsy Kelly

Christina Spinzig

Freshman | Forest Lake, Minn.

(Forest Lake High School)

Freshman | Evergreen, Colo.

(Evergreen High School)

Forest Lake High School Suburban East Individual Conference champion from 2007-10...All-state from 2007-10...Individual state AAA champion in 2009... Earned six letters in golf, and three in volleyball...Held the highest serving percentage in 2007 and 2008...Set course records and won four consecutive championships at the Elk River Invite.

Personal Born July 6, 1992, to Michael and Julie Kelly...Both parents graduated from the University of Minnesota...Has two brothers, Andrew and Maxton...Major is undeclared...

Hobbies include snowmobiling, playing volleyball, and hanging out with friends.

Player Bios

Evergreen High School Participated in golf for four years...Helped EHS to a conference title in 2010...Team won the state championship in 2009...Received honorable mention all-state honors in 2008 and 2010... Was the league MVP in 2010...Team was the state runner-up in 2008...Honor roll student all four years at Evergreen High School...

Participated in golf, swimming, and softball.

Personal Born on Jan. 18, 1992, to Jeff and Kath Spinzig...Majoring in business administration/ accounting... Hobbies include snowboarding, playing tennis, playing ping pong, hanging out with friends, and spending time with her dogs Chip and Jack.

Allie VenJohn

Sarah Roering

Freshman | Pleasanton, Neb.

Freshman | Glenwood Minn.

(Kearney Catholic High School)

(Minnewaska High School)

Kearney Catholic High School

Minnewaska High School Participated in golf for six years...Team won six conference titles from 2005-10 and state championships from 2006-10...Two-time individual state champion and MVP...Earned her school’s first individual women’s state championship in 2008...Partcipated in cross country, basketball, golf, and soccer.

Participated in golf for four years...Led KCHS to the 2008-09 state championship...Member of a conference championship team from 2006-10...District champions in 2008-09...Participated in golf and basketball for three years.

Personal: Born on Dec. 4, 1991, to Kurt and Penny VenJohn...Has one brother, Kurtis, and a sister, Kahlia...Major is undeclared...Hobbies are photography, and hanging out with friends and family.

Personal Born July 22, 1992, to Pat and Nancy Roering...Has two sisters, Katie and Emily...

Sister, Emily, also plays golf at CSU...Major is undeclared.

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2010 -11 Season Outlook

W

ith three returning golfers, four incoming freshmen and a new assistant coach, the CSU women’s golf team is ready for an exciting season.

“The 2010 spring season was one to remember,” said Head Coach Angie Hopkins, who is in her ninth year at CSU. “The team peaked at the right time and we were rewarded with an NCAA regional bid at the end of the year. Playing the West Regional at Stanford was a great experience for the entire team.

It gave the seniors plenty of memories and the young returners a chance to see what Division I golf is all about.”

Returning to the course for the Rams are junior Brianna Espinoza and sophomores Emily Roering and Cecilie Krefting.

New additions to the team include freshmen Sarah Roering from Minnewaska, Minn., Betsy Kelly from Forest Lake, Minn., Christina Spinzig from Evergreen, Colo., and Allie VenJohn from Kearney, Neb.

Sophomore Emily Roering

Jennings, a former Ram, has also joined the team as the new assistant coach. Jennings was a CSU women’s golf standout from 1978-82.

“All in all, the 2009-10 season will go down in the record books and we look forward to breaking new records in the future,” said Hopkins.

Junior Brianna Espinoza [ 18 [ 18 ] ]

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Sophomore Cecilie Krefting

Harmony Golf Club

The CSU women’s golf team added an exciting element in 200708 with the addition of 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 alum Jim Engh.

Engh and Byron Collins, a fellow alum and owner of the club, were instrumental in the creation of this million-dollar facility.

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Record Book Single-Season Individual Top-20 Finishes

1.

3.

Name Mayumi Motoyama Mayumi Motoyama Kasey Claussen Natalie Stone Lynette Duran Trisha Quick Bridget Johnson Bridget Johnson Kristin Clarke Joey Ordway Joey Ordway

Top 20’s 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Year 2001-02 2000-01 2009-10 2009-10 2004-05 2004-05 2001-02 2000-01 1997-98 1993-94 1992-93

Career Individual Top-10 Finishes Mayumi Motoyama

Single-Season Individual Top-10 Finishes

1.

3.

6.

10.

Name Kasey Claussen Mayumi Motoyama Mayumi Motoyama Joey Ordway Amie Jensen Lynette Duran Kristin Clarke Kim Pulliam Joey Ordway Stefanie Ferguson Chelsea Benton Kristen Campos Trisha Quick Robyn Roy Bree Sharratt Kristin Clarke Bree Sharratt Kim Pulliam Emilie Dieck Kim Pulliam Amy Root Amy Root

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Top 10’s 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Year 2009-10 2000-01 2001-02 1993-94 1993-94 2002-03 1997-98 1995-96 1992-93 2007-08 2005-06 2004-05 2004-05 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1998-99 1996-97 1994-95 1994-95 1994-95 1993-94

1.

2.

3.

6.

8.

10.

Name Mayumi Motoyama Kristin Clarke Kim Pulliam Amy Root Joey Ordway Kasey Claussen Lynette Duran Bree Sharratt Amie Jensen Kristen Campos Trisha Quick

Top 10’s 15 11 10 10 10 9 9 7 7 6 6

Years 1999-03 1996-00 1993-97 1992-96 1990-94 2006-10 2001-05 1996-00 1991-94 2001-05 2001-05

Career Individual Top-20 Finishes

1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

9.

Name Kristin Clarke Mayumi Motoyama Lynette Duran Bridget Johnson Joey Ordway Kasey Claussen Bree Sharratt Kim Pulliam Trisha Quick Amy Root

Top 20’s 19 18 16 15 15 14 14 14 12 12

Years 1996-00 1999-03 2001-05 1998-02 1990-94 2006-10 1996-00 1993-97 2001-05 1992-96

Top NCAA Tournament Performances

Name 1. Natalie Stone 2. Kristen Campos

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Year Strokes/Finish 2010 224/T27th 2005 229/T40th

3. Chelsea Benton 4. Emily Roering

Trisha Quick 6. Kasey Claussen 7. Melissa Martin

Wendy Veto 9. Lynette Duran 10. Brianna Espinoza

Kristen Campos

Mayumi Motoyama

2006 2010 2005 2010 2010 2001 2005 2010 2002 2002

230/T37th 231/T60th 231/T48th 232/T66th 233/T72nd 233/T41st 235/T73rd 236/T86th 236/T58th 236/T58th

Single-Round Team Score Tot. Rd. Date Tournament 281 1 9/14/09 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 282 3 10/29/08 Las Vegas Collegiate 286 3 9/30/08 Heather Farr/CU Memorial 286 1 9/12/05 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 286 2 9/11/01 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 288 1 10/26/09 L.V. Collegiate Showdown 289 2 9/14/09 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 289 2 10/28/08 Las Vegas Collegiate 289 1 9/29/08 Heather Farr/CU Memorial 289 2 9/13/04 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 289 1 10/20/03 Aztec Fall Classic 290 2 4/24/01 MWC Championships 291 3 4/6/10 Cowgirl Classic 291 2 9/10/02 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 292 1 3/26/10 MountainView Invitational 292 1 9/11/06 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 292 1 9/13/04 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 292 2 3/27/04 Mountain View Intercollegiate 292 3 9/9/03 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

890 4/22-24/02 893 9/12-13/05 894 9/11-12/06 896 3/28-29/09 896 11/10-12/03 897 4/4-6/10 898 10/13-14/08 898 9/10-11/07 898 4/22-24/02 899 10/1-2/07 899 10/31-11/2/06

Individual Single-Round Score

1.

3.

Name Score Date Kasey Claussen 67 10/15/08 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” N.M. State Invite Chelsea Benton 67 11/01/05 Las Vegas Founders Collegiate Kasey Claussen 68 10/26/09 Las Vegas Collegiate Chelsea Benton 68 9/12/06 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic Megan Chapman 68 9/11/06 Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic Trisha Quick 68 11/10/03 Las Vegas Founders Collegiate Lynette Duran 68 10/20/03 Aztec Fall Classic Lynette Duran 68 9/9/02

Tournament Team Score (Three Rounds) Score 863 869 870 876 882 882 883 886 887 888 890

Date 9/14-15/10 10/27-29/08 9/29-30/08 9/13-14/04 3/26-27/05 9/10-11/01 9/8-9/08 9/9-10/02 4/23-25/01 9/8-9/03 3/26-27/10

MWC Championships Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic MountainView Invitational L.V. Founders Collegiate Cowgirl Classic Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic MWC Championships Heather Farr/CU Memorial L.V. Founders Collegiate

Tournament Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic L.V. Founders Collegiate Heather Farr/CU Memorial Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic Mountain View Intercollegiate Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic MWC Championships Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic MountainView Invitational Trisha Quick

Record Book Individual Tournament Score (Three Rounds)

Dawna Virdell

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 9. Kasey Claussen 69 9/14/09

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Melissa Martin 69 9/14/09

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Brianna Espinoza 69 10/29/08

Las Vegas Founders Collegiate

Stefanie Ferguson 69 10/28/08

Las Vegas Founders Collegiate

Natalie Stone 69 9/30/08

Heather Farr/CU Memorial

Cecilia Edlund 69 4/1/08

BYU Dixie Classic

Chelsea Benton 69 9/25/06

Ron Moore Intercollegiate

Chelsea Benton 69 10/31/05

Las Vegas Founders Collegiate

Margaret Garehime 69 9/13/04

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Kristen Campos 69 3/27/04

Mountain View Intercollegiate

Mayumi Motoyama 69 9/9/02

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Mayumi Motoyama 69 9/10/01

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Mayumi Motoyama 69 4/24/01

MWC Championships

Mayumi Motoyama 69 10/9/00

CU Heather Farr Memorial

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name Score Date 1. Lynette Duran 209 9/9-10/02

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 2. Chelsea Benton 210 10/31-11/02/05

Las Vegas Founders Collegiate 3. Chelsea Benton 211 9/25-26/06

Ron Moore Intercollegiate

Mayumi Motoyama 211 9/10-11/01

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Mayumi Motoyama 211 4/23-25/01

MWC Championships 6. Melissa Martin 212 9/14-15/09

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic

Kasey Claussen 212 10/27-29/08

Las Vegas Founders Collegiate 8. Trisha Quick 213 3/26-27/05

Mountain View Collegi ate 9. Kasey Claussen 214 9/14-15/09

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic 10. Kasey Claussen 215 9/29-30/08

Heather Farr/CU Memorial

Single-Season Team Scoring Average

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Year 2008-09 2009-10 2004-05 2003-04 2001-02 2007-08 2000-01 2005-06 2006-07 2002-03

Average 301.73 303.33 303.87 305.50 306.67 306.91 308.21 308.48 308.59 309.77

Rd. 30 33 31 28 27 32 33 29 29 30

Strokes 9,052 10,010 9,420 8,554 8,280 9,821 10,171 8,946 8,949 9,293

Single-Season Stroke Average (Minimum 20 rounds)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Name Season Rd. Strokes Avg. Chelsea Benton 05-06 32 2404 75.13 Kasey Claussen 08-09 29 2179 75.14 Kasey Claussen 09-10 36 2708 75.22 Chelsea Benton 06-07 23 1734 75.39 Natalie Stone 09-10 36 2727 75.75 Mayumi Motoyama 01-02 27 2046 75.77

Lynette Duran Mayumi Motoyama Dawna Virdell Kristen Campos Trisha Quick Megan Chapman Stephanie Linnell Kristin Clarke

01-05 99-03 00-04 01-05 01-05 04-07 00-04 96-00

110 115 67 84 84 68 108 110

8497 8886 5209 6544 6550 5318 6996 8681

77.25 77.27 77.75 77.90 77.98 78.21 78.56 78.92

Career Tournaments Played

1.

3.

4.

6.

7.

Name Mayumi Motoyama Robyn Roy Kasey Claussen Bridget Johnson Bree Sharratt Kristin Clarke Natalie Stone Lynette Duran Stephanie Linnell Kim Pulliam

Tournaments 44 44 43 42 42 41 40 40 40 40

Years 1999-03 1997-01 2006-10 1998-02 1996-00 1996-00 2006-10 2001-05 2000-04 1993-97

Kristen Campos

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

16.

16.

17.

18.

19.

Melissa Martin 08-09 Kristen Campos 04-05 Trisha Quick 04-05 Kasey Claussen 07-08 Stefanie Ferguson 08-09 Stefanie Ferguson 07-08 Mayumi Motoyama 00-01 Lynette Duran 01-02 Dawna Virdell 03-04 Lynette Duran 04-05 Natalie Stone 08-09 Brianna Espinoza 08-09 Trisha Quick 03-04 Melissa Martin 09-10 Bridget Johnson 01-02

30 31 31 32 28 31 33 23 28 31 27 27 28 36 27

2278 2354 2356 2441 2138 2368 2526 1761 2146 2376 2075 2078 2156 2777 2083

75.93 75.94 76.00 76.28 76.36 76.39 76.54 76.56 76.64 76.65 76.85 76.96 77.00 77.14 77.14

Career Stroke Average (Minimum 50 rounds)

Name/Years 1. Chelsea Benton 2. Stefanie Ferguson

Years Rd. Strokes Avg. 04-07 86 6548 76.14 05-09 112 8830 76.50

Lynette Duran

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Record Book Conference Sportsmanship Award Conference Freshman of the Year Lynette Duran...........................................................................................2005 Mayumi Motoyama.........................................................................................2000 NCAA Regional Appearances Year............................................................................Score................... Finish 2001............................................................................. 942..................... 15th 2002............................................................................. 940..................... 14th 2005............................................................................. 925..................... 15th 2010..........................................................912................ 14th

Stefanie Ferguson

All-American Susan Knox..............................................................................................1981 Conference Coach Of The Year Amie Jensen............................................................................................2000 Angie Hopkins...................................................................2005 Angie Hopkins...................................................................2009 All-Conference Athletes Heidi Clifford........................................................................1984, 1985, 1986 Amber Solano..........................................................................................1986 Bree Sharratt............................................................................................2000 Mayumi Motoyama........................................................................2001, 2002 Lynette Duran...........................................................................................2002 Kristen Campos........................................................................................2005 Chelsea Benton........................................................................................2006 Kasey Claussen........................................................................................2009 Conference Individual Champion Lynette Duran...........................................................................................2002 Conference Freshman of the Year Mayumi Motoyama..................................................................................2000

Conference Sportsmanship Award Lynette Duran..................................................................................................2005

NCAA Regional Appearances Year............................................... Score....................................................... Finish 2001...............................................942.......................................................... 15th 2002...............................................940.......................................................... 14th Academic All-Conference Athletes 2005...............................................925.......................................................... 15th Heidi Clifford........................................................................1984, 1985, 1986 2010...................................912.............................................14th Mary Jane Mullin.....................................................................................1998 Bree Sharratt........................................................................1998, 1999, 2000 Academic All-Conference Athletes Kristin Clarke.......................................................................1998, 1999, 2000 Heidi Clifford...............................................................................1984, 1985, 1986 Robyn Roy.................................................................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Mary Jane Mullin............................................................................................1998 Bridget Johnson.........................................................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Bree Sharratt...............................................................................1998, 1999, 2000 Stephanie Linnell.................................................................2001, 2002, 2003 Kristin Clarke...............................................................................1998, 1999, 2000 Kristen Campos.........................................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Robyn Roy........................................................................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Lynette Duran.............................................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Bridget Johnson................................................................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Mayumi Motoyama........................................................................2002, 2003 Stephanie Linnell.........................................................................2001, 2002, 2003 Trisha Quick.............................................................................................2003 Kristen Campos.................................................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Dawna Virdell.................................................................................2003, 2004 Lynette Duran....................................................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Megan Chapman............................................................................2006, 2007 Mayumi Motoyama...............................................................................2002, 2003 Stefanie Ferguson......................................................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Trisha Quick....................................................................................................2003 Amber Ward.............................................................................................2007 Dawna Virdell........................................................................................2003, 2004 Natalie Stone........................................................................2007, 2008, 2010 Megan Chapman...................................................................................2006, 2007 Kayley Kempton.......................................................................................2008 Stefanie Ferguson.............................................................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Brianna Espinoza....................................................... 2009, 2010 Amber Ward....................................................................................................2007 Melissa Martin...............................................................................2009, 2010 Natalie Stone...............................................................................2007, 2008, 2010 Emily Roering...................................................................2010 Kayley Kempton..............................................................................................2008 Brianna Espinoza............................................................ 2009, 2010 NGCA Academic All-American Scholar Melissa Martin............................ 2009, 2010 Amy Powell....................................................................................1994, 1995 Emily Roering.............................2010 Kim Pulliam....................................................................................1996, 1997 Bree Sharratt..................................................................................1999, 2000 NGCA Academic All-American Scholar Kristin Clarke............................................................................................2000 Amy Powell.................................1994, 1995 Bridget Johnson...................................................................2000, 2001, 2002 Kim Pulliam.................................1996, 1997 Stephanie Linnell..................................................................2002, 2003, 2004 Bree Sharratt...............................1999, 2000 Kristen Campos....................................................................2002, 2004, 2005 Kristin Clarke.........................................2000 Dawna Virdell.................................................................................2003, 2004 Bridget Johnson................2000, 2001, 2002 Megan Chapman..................................................................2005, 2006, 2007 Stephanie Linnell...............2002, 2003, 2004 Stefanie Ferguson................................................................2006, 2007, 2009 Kristen Campos.................2002, 2004, 2005 Dawna Virdell..............................2003, 2004 Kayley Kempton.......................................................................................2008 Megan Chapman...............2005, 2006, 2007 Melissa Martin.........................................................................................2009 Stefanie Ferguson.............2006, 2007, 2009 Emily Roering...................................................................2010 Kayley Kempton....................................2008 Melissa Martin......................................2009 Conference Individual Champion Emily Roering............................ 2010 Lynette Duran.......................................................................................... 2002 Robyn Roy

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Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11

Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic In its 13 years, the Colorado State University women’s golf team has hosted the Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ptarmigan Country Club. The tournament draws some of the toughest competition from around the country and offers the Rams a chance to showcase their talents on their home course.

Tournament History

2010 Tournament Field

Team Champions Year

School ...............................................................Score

2010

Colorado................................................................ 865

2009

Idaho..................................................................... 859

2008

California............................................................... 846

2007

California............................................................... 868

2006

Colorado................................................................ 872

2005

Baylor.................................................................... 859

2004

Colorado State....................................................... 876

2003

San Francisco........................................................ 875

2002

Baylor.................................................................... 876

2001

Colorado State....................................................... 882

Baylor, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Idaho, Illinois, Louisville, Long Beach State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Northern Colorado, Oregon, San Francisco, San Jose State, Texas Tech, UTEP, Wyoming

Individual Champions Year

Name, School.....................................................Score

2010

Kayla Mortellaro, Idaho.......................................... 207

2009

Laura Anderson, Louisville.................................... 206

2008

Shannon Yocum, California................................... 208

2007

Shannon Yocum, California................................... 214

2006

Kay Hoey, Long Beach State.................................. 209

2005

Sian Reddick, Baylor.............................................. 210

Josefin Svenningsson, Baylor................................ 210

2004

Laura Luethke, Fresno State.................................. 213

2003

Kristi Larsen, San Francisco.................................. 211

2002

Sara Sasse, Nebraska............................................ 209

2001

Mayumi Motoyama, CSU....................................... 211

Ben & Arkene Connell Connell Resources Gaye and Miguel Burbano The Neenan Company Tom and Ann Chinnock Advantage Bank Bob and Paty Weber Woodward Inc. Ptarmigan Ladies Golf Association Larry and Karla Rice Gene and Diane Oster Bill and Doris Wollenburg Peter and Bettina Merlin Agrium Blaine andJudy Alley Greg and Jan Anderson James and Uratchat Banghart Jim and Jesse Benshoof Brian and Kim Bishop

Al and Betty Bloom Eric and Kathleen Bracke Christi Bretz Pegi Broady Susan Campbell Chuck and Barb Cannon Craig and Marilyn Chester Donald Churchwell Bud and Lois Clark Linda Clark Jim and Charleen Compton Tom and Sue Coburn CSU Spirit Committee larry and Jacquelyn Curran Ray and Vickie Dean Timothy Dow Drahota Construction Mark Earley Dave and Shay Eikner

A Special Thanks To:

Doug and Cynthia Evans Bill Irons & Michelle McKim Christina Nelson & Alan Mitchell Mike and Terry Evans BJ & Debby Johanningmeier Dottie Nazarenus Ron and Ryan Flack Ann Yanagi and Scott Johnston Nick & Jo Ann Nicholas Ptarmigan Country Club Greg With & Sally Knauer Edward and Jennifer Norman Ray and Claudia Fontenot Gail Knoblock Rod and Sharon Parks Lee and Laura Frankenberger Brad and Marian Kolstoe Bill and Jeris Pilcher Louise Gregory Mike and Joan Koltak Tom and Shirley Quinn Dick and Barbara Hagen Larry and Joyce Krantz Ptarmigan Men’s Golf Association Anne Hall Liesbeth Lafayette Jim Richardson Douglas and Karen Hample Rachel Larson Erik Nelson and Meredith Bender Connie Hanrahan Dave and Hagan Mack Tom Rudd Richard and Ann Hartzler Mackey Financial Services, LLC Joe and Carolee Russ Paul and nade Havenar Mark Maguson Kelkie and Colleen Rusell Bill and Karen Heers Bob and Camille McNeil Tom and Nancy Schilling Joyce Herndon Dan and Jan Milne Linda Shoemaker Bobby and Joan Hill James and Agnes Mondt Paul and Bonnie Smith Bonnie Hinkle John and Rema Moery Sally Smith Dennis and Melanie Hodge Jim and Shirley Morey Tommy and Linda Smith Elaine Hopkins Mowers Financial Services, Inc Butch and Barb Sommermeyer

Bob and Karla Sorenson Bonnie Sowder Elwood Spedden Mark and Allie Storey Gregory and Connie Taylor Dennis and Susan Templar George and Marilu Theodore Billy and Virginia Thornton Barry and Teresa Waddell Skip Walker Lisa Warner Walrus Ice Cream John Paugh Roger and Debbie Wedderburn Suzy Wells Harlan Horst & Amy Woods Jack Vail Carol Veigele Ken and Cindy Zimmerman

Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic Committee

Dennis & Melanie Hodge Gene & Diane Oster Mike Ball Head Coach Angie Hopkins Assistant Coach Susan Jennings Bill & Dorris Wollenberg George & Marilu Theodore

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Birdie Club The Birdie Club is vital to the continued success of the Colorado State University women’s golf program. The Rams have become one of the elite programs in the state of Colorado. Now we want to become one of the elite golf programs in the nation. We can achieve this with your help!

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Green Membership - $250 • Outfits one member of the team with a CSU uniform Gold Membership - $500 • Covers equipment costs such as golf clubs, for one member of the team Eagle Membership - $1,000 • Outfits one CSU golfer with golf attire, shoes and equipment for one year

MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Recognition in the CSU women’s golf team media guide • Discounted entry fee for the CSU Women’s Golf Invitational fundraiser golf tournament • One free golf lesson with Coach Angie Hopkins • Opportunity to play with Coach Angie Hopkins and the CSU women’s golf team

Interested in becoming a Birdie Club Member?

Contact the CSU women’s golf coach at: Coach Angie Hopkins CSU Women’s Golf McGraw Athletic Center Fort Collins, CO 80523-0120 E-mail: Angie.Hopkins@colostate.edu Phone: 970/491-3589 Fax: 970/491-7725

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Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11

Birdie Club

The CSU women’s golf team would like to thank the following Birdie Club members for their support: EAGLE

Connie and John Hanrahan Sheri and Will Welch Karla and Larry Rice Frank and Melinda Espinoza

Kristen and Cam Olser Fran and Lauren Schall Tom and Jane Schilling Cindy and Steve Stansfield George and Marilu Theodore Laurie and John Humpal

GOLD

Dr. Robert Ahern Bill and Karen Anderson Jill and Randy Burge Julie Piepho and David Bee Lisa and Jim Clay Joe Coyte and Kathy Mason Shay and David Eikner Jim and Jane Johnston Sherry and John McCoy Roger and Susan Sample Jeanne and Jay Corn Linda and Johnnie Hopkins Camille and Bob McNeil Diane and Gene Oster Susan and Steve Stoltz Jennifer Schrader Lisa and Jim Bolam Trish and Bill Joyner

Honorary Lifetime Members Byron and Ruth Collins Mark and Polly Tingey Colonel Bill and Doris Wollenberg Ben and Arlene Connell Ron and Linda Flack Ryan and Toni Flack

CORPORATE SPONSORS Adidas Golf Advantage Bank Advance Tank Construction Co. Alliance Construction Big O Tires Campus West Merchants Connell Resources

CSU Spirit Committee The Egg & I High Country Beverage Hydro Construction FCCC Green and Gold Shootout The Harmony Club Ptarmigan Country Club Ptarmigan Ladies Golf Association The Neenan Company New Horizons Travel Tynan’s Saab Walrus Ice Cream The Mantooth Company Fort Collins Country Club Highland Meadows Golf Course Schrader’s Country Stores Sports Authority

Mason and Coyte Larry Rice, LLC Otterbox Coyote Gold Woodward

GREEN

Deborah Booker Van DeWar Reg and Mary Ann Hayworth Ron Morrow Lee and Laurie Schutze Connie and Greg Taylor Jeanne and Scott Thomas Suzy and Gordan Wells Linda Clark Jeanne and Paul Fangman Michael Dommermuth Dennis and Melanie Hodge Ellen Horstman Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11

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CSU Women’s Golf Invitational The CSU Women’s Golf Invitational is a golf tournament for women in support of the CSU women’s golf team. It is a great opportunity for the women golfers of Northern Colorado to get to know the women’s golf team. It provides a unique setting for the team to network with women golfers from the Fort Collins community and surrounding areas. The 2010 event was hosted at the prestigious Fort Collins Country Club, and over 80 women participated in the event. With the support of these ladies and our corporate sponsors the Women’s Golf Team raised over $15,000 in 2010.

2010 Tournament Information Date - Sept. 27, 2010 Location - Fort Collins Country Club Time - Noon Registration

1 p.m. Shotgun Start

5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and Awards Format - Four-Women Scramble. Members of the CSU women’s golf team will be on the course available to hit shots for you throughout the tournament.

Hole # 1: Drive for the Keg – Closest to the KEG will win a free keg of beer courtesy of High Country Beverage.

Hole # 2: Closest to the Pin –$50 Gift Certificate Sonny Lubick Steakhouse Hole #4: Pick up your Titleist Golf Balls courtesy of Poudre Valley Health Systems.

Hole #5: Closest to the Pin—-$50 Gift Certificate Ptarmigan CC Pro Shop Hole #7: Visit the Hanrahan Golf School for sweet treats Hole #9: Smile for the Camera! Mama Roni’s Free Pizza Giveaway Hole # 10: Longest Drive – $50 Gas Bucks courtesy of Schrader’s Country Stores Relax with a taste of Coyote Gold, too!

Hole #11: Chipper’s Lanes Bowling and Dick’s Sporting Goods Coupons Hole #13: Adidas Socks courtesy of Campus West Merchants Association Hole # 14: Longest Putt Made –$50 Gas Bucks courtesy of Schrader’s Country Stores Hole #15: Free Cupcake Coupons from ButterCream Cupcakery Hole #17: Closest to the Pin –$50 Gift Certificate Zquila Restaurant Hole #18: Pick up your Sports Authority Coupons!

Thank You to our Corporate Sponsors Tynan’s Saab The Mantooth Company Campus West Merchants Advance Tank Construction Company Big O Tires High Country Beverage CSU Spirit Committee Larry and Karla Rice Kathy Mason, Joe Coyte, and The Girls Otterbox Coyote Gold Egg & I Fort Collins Country Club Nike Golf

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Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11

RAMS The Harmony Center

Colorado State Women’s Golf 2010-11 Schedule Fall 2010 Date

Sept. 13-14, 2010 Sept. 17-18, 2010 Oct. 4-5, 2010 Oct. 8-9, 2010 Oct. 25-27, 2010

Tournament

Ptarmigan/Ram Fall Classic Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational USF Waterlefe Invitational Heather Farr/CU Memorial Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown

Location

Ft. Collins, Colo. (Colorado State) Albuquerque, N.M. (Univ. of New Mexico) Bradenton, Fla. (Univ. of South Florida) Erie, Colo. (Colorado) Boulder City, Nev. (UNLV)

Spring 2011 Feb. 14-15, 2011 The Gold Rush Invitational Feb. 28-March 1, 2011 Spartan Invitational March 7-9, 2011 UNLV Spring Invitational March 21-22, 2011 BYU Dixie Classic March 25-26, 2011 MountainView Invitational April 4-5, 2011 Pacific Coast Intercollegiate April 14-16, 2011 Mountain West Conference Championships May 5-7, 2011 NCAA Regionals May 17-20, 2011 NCAA Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship

Yorba Linda, Calif. (Long Beach State) San Jose, Calf. (San Jose State) Boulder City, Nev. (UNLV) St. George, Utah (BYU) Tucson, Ariz. (CSU and CU) Half Moon Bay, Calif. (Oregon and UC Davis) Wigwam Resort; Phoenix, Ariz.

TBD Traditions Golf Club College Station, Texas (Texas A&M)