2013-14 Men's Golf Media Guide by Penn State Athletics

2013-14 Men’s Golf

2013-14 Roster Table of Contents

Fall Schedule September Sun.-Mon. 8-9 Gopher Invitational Windsong Farm Golf Club

Minneapolis, Minn. Host: Minnesota

Mon-Tues. 16-17 Wolverine Intercollegiate U-M Golf Course

Ann Arbor, Mich. Host: Michigan

Sun.-Mon. 22-23 Windon Memorial Classic Miromar Lakes Golf Club

Lake Forest, Ill. Host: Northwesterm

October

Fri.-Sun. 11-13 Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate Blackthorn Club

Jonesborough, Tenn. Host: ETSU

Mon.-Tues. 21-22 Georgetown Intercollegiate The Members Club at Four Streams

Beallsville, Md. Host: Georgetown

Roster Head Coach Greg Nye Assistant Coach Mark Leon Meet the Nittany Lions 2013 Fall Review 2012 Fall Review 2013 Spring Review Remembering Mike Carter Lions on Tour Penn State Golf History Groundbreaking Golf Rutherford Intercollegiate Career Scoring Leaders GCAA All-Americans All-Big Ten Selections NCAA All-Region GCAA All-American Scholars Honors and Team Records Team and Individual Titles Alumni Year-by-Year Results

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2013-14 Team Roster

Spring Schedule February

Fri.-Sat. 14-15 Big Ten Match Play Championship The Concession Golf Club

Bradenton, Fla.

March Sat. 1 Match Play vs. Richmond

Richmond, V.A.

Fri.-Sun. 14-16 Seminole Intercollegiate Southwood Gold Club

Tallahassee, Fla. Host: Florida State

Sun.-Tues. 23-25 C&F Intercollegiate Kingsmill Golf Club

Williamsburg, V.A. Host: William & Mary

April Sat.-Sun. 12-13 Kepler Intercollegiate Ohio State Golf Courses

Columbus, OH Host: Ohio State

Sat.-Sun. 19-20 Rutherford Intercollegiate Penn State Blue Course

University Park, Pa. Host: Penn State

May Fri.-Sun. 2-4 Big Ten Championship Pete Dye Course

French Lick, Ind.

CREDITS The Penn State 2013-14 Men’s Golf Yearbook was compiled, written and laid out by Melissa Conrad (Men’s Golf Contact) with contributions from Head Coach Greg Nye and Assistant Coach Mark Leon; former men’s golf contact Amanda Landi; Executive Editor; Arielle Sargent, and Photographer; Mark Selders www.GoPSUsports.com

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Player

Year

Hometown/High School

Cody Cox

Fr.

Milford, Pa./Delaware Valley

JD Dornes

So.

Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township HS

Christian Elliott

Fr.

Port Perry, Ontario, Canada

Chris Houston

So.

Gilford, N.H. /Gilford Middle HS

Xander McDonald-Smith

Jr.

Rockaway Park, N.Y./The Scholars’ Academy

Shane Stewart

Sr.

Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Jerome HS

Jens Talbert

Jr.

Little Rock, Ark./Little Rock Christian Academy

Geoff Vartelas

So.

Cromwell, Conn./Xavier HS

Ryan Worthy

Jr.

Chester Springs, Pa./The Hill School

Athletic Communications Contact: Melissa Conrad 101-D Bryce Jordan Center University Park. PA 16802 Office Number: 814-865-1757 Fax: 814-863-3165 E-mail: melissaconrad3@gmail.com

Head Coach: Greg Nye (30th year, 22nd year at Penn State) Assistant Coach: Mark Leon (3rd year, 3rd year at Penn State)

2013-14 Quick Facts General Team Information Home Courses: Letterwinners Returning: Starters Returning:

Blue Course (Par 72 - 7,202 yards) White Course (Par 72 - 6,344 yards) 7 5

University Information Location: Founded: Enrollment: Conference: Colors: Nickname: President: Acting Director of Athletics: Asst. Athletic Dir.

University Park, Pa. 1855 46,184 Big Ten Blue & White Nittany Lions Dr. Rodney Erikson Dr. David Joyner Jan Bortner

2013-14 Men’s Golf

2013-14 Roster Table of Contents

Fall Schedule September Sun.-Mon. 8-9 Gopher Invitational Windsong Farm Golf Club

Minneapolis, Minn. Host: Minnesota

Mon-Tues. 16-17 Wolverine Intercollegiate U-M Golf Course

Ann Arbor, Mich. Host: Michigan

Sun.-Mon. 22-23 Windon Memorial Classic Miromar Lakes Golf Club

Lake Forest, Ill. Host: Northwesterm

October

Fri.-Sun. 11-13 Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate Blackthorn Club

Jonesborough, Tenn. Host: ETSU

Mon.-Tues. 21-22 Georgetown Intercollegiate The Members Club at Four Streams

Beallsville, Md. Host: Georgetown

3 4 6 7 11 13 15 17 18 19 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 37

2013-14 Team Roster

Spring Schedule February

Fri.-Sat. 14-15 Big Ten Match Play Championship The Concession Golf Club

Bradenton, Fla.

March Sat. 1 Match Play vs. Richmond

Richmond, V.A.

Fri.-Sun. 14-16 Seminole Intercollegiate Southwood Gold Club

Tallahassee, Fla. Host: Florida State

Sun.-Tues. 23-25 C&F Intercollegiate Kingsmill Golf Club

Williamsburg, V.A. Host: William & Mary

April Sat.-Sun. 12-13 Kepler Intercollegiate Ohio State Golf Courses

Columbus, OH Host: Ohio State

Sat.-Sun. 19-20 Rutherford Intercollegiate Penn State Blue Course

University Park, Pa. Host: Penn State

May Fri.-Sun. 2-4 Big Ten Championship Pete Dye Course

French Lick, Ind.

Player

Year

Hometown/High School

Cody Cox

Fr.

Milford, Pa./Delaware Valley

JD Dornes

So.

Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township HS

Christian Elliott

Fr.

Port Perry, Ontario, Canada

Chris Houston

So.

Gilford, N.H. /Gilford Middle HS

Xander McDonald-Smith

Jr.

Rockaway Park, N.Y./The Scholars’ Academy

Shane Stewart

Sr.

Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Jerome HS

Jens Talbert

Jr.

Little Rock, Ark./Little Rock Christian Academy

Geoff Vartelas

So.

Cromwell, Conn./Xavier HS

Ryan Worthy

Jr.

Chester Springs, Pa./The Hill School

Athletic Communications Contact: Melissa Conrad 101-D Bryce Jordan Center University Park. PA 16802 Office Number: 814-865-1757 Fax: 814-863-3165 E-mail: melissaconrad3@gmail.com

Head Coach: Greg Nye (30th year, 22nd year at Penn State) Assistant Coach: Mark Leon (3rd year, 3rd year at Penn State)

2013-14 Quick Facts General Team Information Home Courses: Letterwinners Returning: Starters Returning:

Blue Course (Par 72 - 7,202 yards) White Course (Par 72 - 6,344 yards) 7 5

University Information Location: Founded: Enrollment: Conference: Colors: Nickname: President: Acting Director of Athletics: Asst. Athletic Dir.

University Park, Pa. 1855 46,184 Big Ten Blue & White Nittany Lions Dr. Rodney Erikson Dr. David Joyner Jan Bortner

Head Coach Greg Nye

Head Coach Greg Nye In his first two years, Nye’s teams set two Penn State

STRENGTH OF PLAY In his 22nd year at Penn State, men’s golf coach Greg Nye has guided the Nittany Lions to national prominence, while bolstering the program’s reputation as a perennial power in eastern collegiate golf. The historic marches to NCAA Finals in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2010 are four major highlights of a storied career.

Head Coach Greg Nye MILESTONES - 30th season coaching - 22nd season with Penn State - 60 tournament titles at Penn State

HIGHLIGHTS - NCAA Finals Berths: 1996, 2004, 2008 & 2010 - Region Coach of the Year: 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009 & 2010 - Eastern Championships: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 - 19 NCAA Regional Appearances 18 Team One Individual (T.J. Howe 2011)

PLAYERS COACHED - 7 All-Americans - 18 All-American Scholars - 10 All-Big Ten Players - 55 All-Region Honorees - 5 Mid Atlantic Region Players of the Year - 77 Academic All Big Ten

QUOTEBOOK “I have been very fortunate to be able to pursue a

one of those places. I have particularly enjoyed the

that mark was tied by the 1996-97 squad.

Academic & Athletic Excellence In addition to the team’s success on the course, Nye

The most significant contribution Nye has made to Penn State and eastern collegiate golf history came at

room. In 1999- 2000, 2001-2002, his teams lead the

the end of the 1995-96 season, when he led the Nittany

nation with three GCAA All American Scholar team

Lions to the NCAA Finals with a ninth-place finish in

selections on each of those teams. In 21 seasons at Penn

the NCAA East Regional. With their triumphant finish

State, the Nittany Lions have consistently achieved a

at the East Regional, the Nittany Lions became the first

team grade-point average greater than 3.00. In 2000-

team from either the Northeastern or Mid- Atlantic

01, Nye’s team received the award for the top GPA of

NCAA Districts to advance to the NCAA Finals since

the 29 teams at Penn State and three other years his Li-

the regional format was established in 1987.

ons topped all the men’s teams with latest in the spring

In 2004, his Nittany Lions rocked the collegiate golf

of 2014. Nye has coached 18 GCAA All-America

world by nearly winning the NCAA East Regional,

Scholars, one GTE Academic All-American and each

finishing second out of 27 teams, seven of which were

year he has seen a high percentage of the team rewarded

ranked in the nation’s top 15. Knocking off the nations

for their academic achievements with Academic All-Big

#1-ranked Florida Gators in the process. The Nittany

Ten honors.

Lions then went on to finish 15th among 30 teams at

Nye’s teams have continually ranked near or at the top

the NCAA Finals, making Penn State golf history with

of the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast Region. His team

its highest team and individual finish with Mark Leon

have qualified for the NCAA Championship Regional

finishing 6th.

18 times and reached the NCAA Championship Finals

The team headed into Big Ten territory for the 2008

4 times. In 2011, senior T.J. Howe competed individu-

edition of the NCAA regionals after receiving a bid to

ally at the Virginia Tech regional. His squads have also

the Central Regional hosted by Ohio State. The 13th-

won the Eastern Championship three straight seasons,

seeded Penn State team captured an eighth-place finish

1993-95, and in 1997.

to secure its third NCAA Finals berth under Coach

Nye was voted the Region/District NCAA Coach of

Nye.

the Year eight times, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2004,

The Penn State squad was propelled into the 2010

2008, 2009 and 2010. He has coached 39 NCAA All-

NCAA Finals in by seniors T.J. Howe and Kevin Foley.

District players, five Mid-Atlantic Region Players of the

The standout team performance secured a fourth-place

Year, eight All-Big Ten selections, as well as five NCAA

finish for the Nittany Lions at regionals upsetting sever-

All-Americans. Adam Decker (1997), Matt Abbott

al highly ranked teams finishing only two shots behind

(2001), Mark Leon (2004), Foley (2008/09/10) and

first place Texas. Howe’s first place finish made Penn

Howe (2010).

State history in that he became the first Lion to ever win a NCAA regional!

Personal Milestone at Marshall Invitational

Penn State approach to intercollegiate athletics. Penn State supports our program to be competitive athleti-

season, with six in 1992-93 and eight in 1993-94, a

has continually stressed strong performance in the class-

passion for competitive golf at a few very special places with many outstanding people. Penn State has been

records for the number of championships earned in a

In April 2007, Nye marked a personal achievement

cally on a conference and national level, but insists

while the Nittany Lions celebrated their victory at the

that the student-athlete’s education and well-being

Marshall Invitational, beating the next best team by

remain first and foremost.” — Coach Nye

12 strokes. The championship, won on a cool, snowy

The Road to Happy Valley

A Life In Golf

After eight years as head coach of the Bowling Green State University men’s and women’s golf teams in Bowling Green, Ohio, Nye was attracted to Penn State and its membership in the Big Ten Conference. The 1987 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year developed a familiarity with Penn State through its golf camps, and has co-director of the Penn State golf camps for the last 21 years.

When asked about how his life in golf and Penn State fit together Nye said, “Sports, golf, competing, coaching and teaching have been with me from the beginning. I have been very fortunate to be able to pursue a passion for competitive golf at a few very special places with many outstanding people. Penn State has been one of those places. I have particularly enjoyed the Penn State approach to intercollegiate athletics. Penn State supports our program to be competitive athletically on a conference and national level, but insists that the student athletes’ education and well-being remains first and foremost.” Nye and his wife, Marjie, reside in State College, and are parents of two sons Russell and Graham.

Professional Leadership Nye has been a member of the Golf Coaches Association of America for 30 years and served as the Chair of the Ethics committee for ten consecutive years from 1993-2003. In addition, he also served the NCAA as a District Selection Chair for the NCAA Championship from 1997-99. Nye, a 32 year “Class A” member of the PGA of America, began his professional career working as a golf professional 1980.

Playing Career Nye graduated from the College of Wooster (Ohio) in 1979 where he earned All-America honors each of his four years. As a sophomore, junior and senior, he received first-team honors. Nye and his teammates captured the first ever NCAA Division III Golf Championship in 1975, where he finished eighth individually. Before concluding his collegiate career, Nye earned second, fourth and sixth-place finishes in the NCAA Championship. Nye was the individual champion in the Ohio Athletic Conference in his final two years at Wooster. In 1978, he set a conference margin of victory record winning by 11 shots. He played on Fighting Scot teams that captured conference titles in 1975, 1976, and 1977. While at Wooster Nye played several notable national amateur tournaments, and after graduation he played professionally on the Florida mini tours. In 1990, Nye was inducted into the College of Wooster’s Athletic Hall of Fame, and was honored with induction into the Wayne County, Ohio Sports Hall of Fame in Wooster, Ohio in 2002. In the fall of 2009, Nye was also inducted into the Wooster High School Hall of Fame.

Nye Family Golf Tradition Coach Nye’s two brothers and his father have all been greatly involved in the sport of golf. Father Bob Nye coached all three sons at the College of Wooster in Ohio and has seen each son find his own niche professionally. Bob Nye coached golf and soccer at the College of Wooster from 1963-1996 and was inducted into Wooster’s Hall of Fame in 1997. He served as the president of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) from 1984-86 and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2000, the elder Nye received the GCAA’s highest distinction by being presented with the Honor Award for his lifetime contributions to golf. He was named the Golfweek Father of the Year in 2007. Coach Nye’s brother, Scott, is the head golf professional at the prestigious Merion Golf Club, located in Ardmore, Pa., which has hosted four United States Open Championships. In his time at Merion they have hosted the 2004 US Amateur, the 2009 Walker Cup and recently hosted the 2013 U.S. Open. Nye’s youngest brother, Gary, serves as the head golf professional at the Stock Farm Club in Hamilton, MT.

weekend at the Guyan Golf and Country Club, was the 50th of Nye’s coaching career. To date, Nye’s career coaching win total stands at 60.

Head Coach Greg Nye

Head Coach Greg Nye In his first two years, Nye’s teams set two Penn State

Head Coach Greg Nye MILESTONES - 30th season coaching - 22nd season with Penn State - 60 tournament titles at Penn State

PLAYERS COACHED - 7 All-Americans - 18 All-American Scholars - 10 All-Big Ten Players - 55 All-Region Honorees - 5 Mid Atlantic Region Players of the Year - 77 Academic All Big Ten

QUOTEBOOK “I have been very fortunate to be able to pursue a

one of those places. I have particularly enjoyed the

that mark was tied by the 1996-97 squad.

Academic & Athletic Excellence In addition to the team’s success on the course, Nye

The most significant contribution Nye has made to Penn State and eastern collegiate golf history came at

room. In 1999- 2000, 2001-2002, his teams lead the

the end of the 1995-96 season, when he led the Nittany

nation with three GCAA All American Scholar team

Lions to the NCAA Finals with a ninth-place finish in

selections on each of those teams. In 21 seasons at Penn

the NCAA East Regional. With their triumphant finish

State, the Nittany Lions have consistently achieved a

at the East Regional, the Nittany Lions became the first

team grade-point average greater than 3.00. In 2000-

team from either the Northeastern or Mid- Atlantic

01, Nye’s team received the award for the top GPA of

NCAA Districts to advance to the NCAA Finals since

the 29 teams at Penn State and three other years his Li-

the regional format was established in 1987.

ons topped all the men’s teams with latest in the spring

In 2004, his Nittany Lions rocked the collegiate golf

of 2014. Nye has coached 18 GCAA All-America

world by nearly winning the NCAA East Regional,

Scholars, one GTE Academic All-American and each

finishing second out of 27 teams, seven of which were

year he has seen a high percentage of the team rewarded

ranked in the nation’s top 15. Knocking off the nations

for their academic achievements with Academic All-Big

#1-ranked Florida Gators in the process. The Nittany

Ten honors.

Lions then went on to finish 15th among 30 teams at

Nye’s teams have continually ranked near or at the top

the NCAA Finals, making Penn State golf history with

of the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast Region. His team

its highest team and individual finish with Mark Leon

have qualified for the NCAA Championship Regional

finishing 6th.

18 times and reached the NCAA Championship Finals

The team headed into Big Ten territory for the 2008

4 times. In 2011, senior T.J. Howe competed individu-

edition of the NCAA regionals after receiving a bid to

ally at the Virginia Tech regional. His squads have also

the Central Regional hosted by Ohio State. The 13th-

won the Eastern Championship three straight seasons,

seeded Penn State team captured an eighth-place finish

1993-95, and in 1997.

to secure its third NCAA Finals berth under Coach

Nye was voted the Region/District NCAA Coach of

Nye.

the Year eight times, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2004,

The Penn State squad was propelled into the 2010

2008, 2009 and 2010. He has coached 39 NCAA All-

NCAA Finals in by seniors T.J. Howe and Kevin Foley.

District players, five Mid-Atlantic Region Players of the

The standout team performance secured a fourth-place

Year, eight All-Big Ten selections, as well as five NCAA

finish for the Nittany Lions at regionals upsetting sever-

All-Americans. Adam Decker (1997), Matt Abbott

al highly ranked teams finishing only two shots behind

(2001), Mark Leon (2004), Foley (2008/09/10) and

first place Texas. Howe’s first place finish made Penn

Howe (2010).

State history in that he became the first Lion to ever win a NCAA regional!

Personal Milestone at Marshall Invitational

Penn State approach to intercollegiate athletics. Penn State supports our program to be competitive athleti-

season, with six in 1992-93 and eight in 1993-94, a

has continually stressed strong performance in the class-

passion for competitive golf at a few very special places with many outstanding people. Penn State has been

records for the number of championships earned in a

In April 2007, Nye marked a personal achievement

cally on a conference and national level, but insists

while the Nittany Lions celebrated their victory at the

that the student-athlete’s education and well-being

Marshall Invitational, beating the next best team by

remain first and foremost.” — Coach Nye

12 strokes. The championship, won on a cool, snowy

The Road to Happy Valley

A Life In Golf

weekend at the Guyan Golf and Country Club, was the 50th of Nye’s coaching career. To date, Nye’s career coaching win total stands at 60.

Noteable Achievements “The combination of both academic and athletic facilites was overwhelming,” said Leon. He recalls thinking that the campus and downtown area were unlike any of the other colleges he had visited thus far. He took an immediate liking to the overall feel of the Penn State community, however, he says what truly sold him was meeting his future teammates. “Everyone on the team hung out together, pulled for each other and took care of one another,” said Leon. “Coming from a large family, and another country, Penn State felt like a place that would feel like home. It turned out to be the best decision of my life.”

Assistant Coach Mark Leon MILESTONES - 3rd season coaching - 3rd season with Penn State PENN STATE CAREER STATISTICS - Years: 2001-05 - Rounds: 134 - Round Average: 73.79 - Low: 67 PENN STATE CAREER HONORS - 2004 GCAA All-America - 2004-05 All-Big Ten Selection

- 2003, 2004, 2005 All-Region Team - T-5th Career Scoring Leaders

Coming to Penn State Leon was initially introduced to the Penn State men’s golf program by former assistant coach Richard Distlerath while competing at an American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event in Detroit, Mich., the summer after his senior year of high school. At the time, Leon still had one more year of high school to complete, with Canada requiring five years. Shortly after, Leon had the opportunity to meet with Coach Nye on his recruiting trip to Penn State. The trip marked the last of Leon’s five official college visits. He says from the moment he stepped on the campus he knew he was destined to end up in Happy Valley.

Leon’s Time at Penn State Leon was a member of the Nittany Lion squad from 2001-05. He earned All-Big Ten honors in 2005, 2004 GCAA All-America recognition and All-Region 2003-05. He is tied for fifth on Penn State’s career scoring leaders list with a 73.79 average in the 134 rounds he played on the squad. As a junior, Leon led the team to a great finish in the 2004 NCAA championships. He posted a three-round, 1-under-par total of 279 (69-69-70-71) to tie for sixth, the best all-time finish in Penn State history.

Life After Graduation After graduating from Penn State in 2005, Leon pursued a career in golf. He brought acclaim to his alma mater when he made it to the quarterfinals of the 2005 U.S. Amateur Championship. The young graduate won his qualifier in Altoona and advanced to the quarterfinals. In 2006, Leon played on the Canadian National Team. He was a medalist in the 2006 Canadian Amateur and made match play in the U.S. Amateur for the second consecutive year. He went on to qualify for the Canadian Tour, of which he was a member of from 2007-10.

Leon Returns to Alma Mater After five years of competing as a professional, Leon made the decision to return to his alma mater as the assistant coach.

“I am thrilled to be coming back to State College and rejoining the golf team as a coach,” said Leon. “Being a studentathlete at Penn State provided me with great memories and friends that I will cherish for lifetime. To have the opportunity to come back and share in those experiences with a new generation of Penn State golfers is an opportunity that I am very much looking forward to.” Leon welcomed the opportunity to work in the new facilities and continue the success the program has experienced in years past. “Since I graduated in 2005 a lot has changed with our program, particularly with regard to the facilities,” said Leon. “Coach Nye and Coach (Jon) Dunlap really ushered in a new look for Penn State men’s golf, and it is reflected in the success of the team in the past six years. The Blue Course, team practice area and Tombros Varsity Clubhouse have given our team a worldclass facility to hone its skills and compete on a national level. Despite everything being so new and so different, it’s still like coming home for me. Like all proud alumni, I love this University and I will do my best to represent it as a coach.”

2009 FCWT 3rd Team All-American 2013-14 Team Captain

Shane

STEWART

Senior Dublin, Ohio Dublin Jerome High School

Career Statistics Total Strokes 1,677 223 228 2,128

Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 22 3 3 28

Year 11-12 11-12

Tournament Pinehurst Intercollegiate Wolfpack Intercollegiate

Season Average 76.23 74.33 76 75.52

Place T-8 T-25

Best Round 70 73 73 70

Scores 74-75-70 (219) 72-78-71 (221)

Leon Family Tradition When asked about how he got involved in the sport of golf, Leon said it was something his dad, John, got him and his three siblings started in from a young age. The Leon siblings have all shared a love for the sport, which is made evident in all of their collegiate paths. The eldest Leon, Michael, played golf at the University of Victoria where he helped the team win a Canadian National Title in 2005. Matthew Leon, who followed Mark to Penn State, was one of the top junior golfers in Canada. He held a spot on the Nittany Lion roster from 2005-09. The youngest Leon, Vanessa, played golf for two years at Michigan State before transferring to the University of British Columbia. While there, she helped the team win an NAIA title in 2010.

Life in Happy Valley After college, Leon married Jaime Stich, a member of the Penn State women’s soccer team from 2001-05. The couple resides in State College with their 3-year-old daughter, Cameron.

Year 11-12 12-13

Xander Junior Rockaway Park, N.Y. The Scholars’ Academy

13-14

Tournament Pinehurst Intercollegiate Rutherford Intercollegiate Colleton River Collegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate

Place T-14th 3rd T-5th T-7th

Scores 73-74-73 (220) 76-72-72 (220) 78-81-72 (231) 71-74-69 (214)

Noteable Achievements

Career Statistics Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 23 21 15 59

Total Strokes 1,751 1,584 1,107 4,442

Season Average 76.09 75.43 73.8 75.11

Best Round 73 69 69 69

PING All-Northeast Regional Team (2013) North American Cup Team (3-0) Williamson Cup Team 3x NYC PSAL Champion

- 2003, 2004, 2005 All-Region Team - T-5th Career Scoring Leaders

Leon Returns to Alma Mater After five years of competing as a professional, Leon made the decision to return to his alma mater as the assistant coach.

2009 FCWT 3rd Team All-American 2013-14 Team Captain

Shane

STEWART

Senior Dublin, Ohio Dublin Jerome High School

Career Statistics Total Strokes 1,677 223 228 2,128

Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 22 3 3 28

Year 11-12 11-12

Tournament Pinehurst Intercollegiate Wolfpack Intercollegiate

Season Average 76.23 74.33 76 75.52

Place T-8 T-25

Best Round 70 73 73 70

Scores 74-75-70 (219) 72-78-71 (221)

Year 11-12 12-13

Xander Junior Rockaway Park, N.Y. The Scholars’ Academy

13-14

Tournament Pinehurst Intercollegiate Rutherford Intercollegiate Colleton River Collegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate

Place T-14th 3rd T-5th T-7th

Scores 73-74-73 (220) 76-72-72 (220) 78-81-72 (231) 71-74-69 (214)

Noteable Achievements

Career Statistics Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 23 21 15 59

Total Strokes 1,751 1,584 1,107 4,442

Season Average 76.09 75.43 73.8 75.11

Best Round 73 69 69 69

PING All-Northeast Regional Team (2013) North American Cup Team (3-0) Williamson Cup Team 3x NYC PSAL Champion

Jens Junior Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock Christian Academy

Year 13-14 12-13

Tournament Wolverine Intercollegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate

Place 8th T-8

Scores 73-68-72 (213) 73-69-74 (216)

11-12

Pinehurst Intercollegiate Hawkeye Invitational

T-8 T-16th

74-75-70 (219) 71-73-73 (217)

Year 12-13 13-14

DORNES

Sophomore Lancaster, Pa. Manheim Township High School

Tournament Rutherford Intercollegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate Gopher Invitational

Place T-1st 6th T-10th

Scores 73-69-74 (216) 73-69-71 (213) 69-72-73 (214)

Noteable Achievements 2011 T-5th, T-22nd, T-30th in American Junior Golf Association 2012 Top-ranked high school player in state of PA

Noteable Achievements

Career Statistics Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 16 23 15 54

Total Strokes 1,206 1,727 1,112 4,045

Season Average 75.38 75.09 74.13 74.87

Best Round 71 69 68 68

PING All-Northeast Regional Team (2013) 2008 Southern Junior Championship Team State Champion-Arkansas FCWT All American 3x All-Conference honors 2x All-State honors

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 13 15 28

Total Strokes 972 1,087 2,059

Season Average 74.77 72.47 73.62

Year 12-13

Ryan

Chris

WORTHY

HOUSTON

Junior Chester Springs, Pa. The Hill School

Best Round 69 69 69

Sophomore Gilford, N.H. Gilford Middle High School

Tournament Georgetown Intercollegiate Colleton River Collegiate

Place T-8 T-1st

Scores 72-71-73 (216) 80-77-71 (228)

Noteable Achievements 2012 First N.H. high school golfer to win 4 consecutive state titles 2013 PING All-Northeast Regional Team

Career Statistics

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 3 3

Total Strokes 234 234

Season Average 78 78

Best Round 75 75

Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 20 12 32

Total Strokes 1,517 911 2,428

Season Average 75.85 75.92 75.89

Best Round 71 71 71

Jens Junior Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock Christian Academy

Year 13-14 12-13

Tournament Wolverine Intercollegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate

Place 8th T-8

Scores 73-68-72 (213) 73-69-74 (216)

11-12

Pinehurst Intercollegiate Hawkeye Invitational

T-8 T-16th

74-75-70 (219) 71-73-73 (217)

Year 12-13 13-14

DORNES

Sophomore Lancaster, Pa. Manheim Township High School

Tournament Rutherford Intercollegiate Georgetown Intercollegiate Gopher Invitational

Place T-1st 6th T-10th

Scores 73-69-74 (216) 73-69-71 (213) 69-72-73 (214)

Noteable Achievements 2011 T-5th, T-22nd, T-30th in American Junior Golf Association 2012 Top-ranked high school player in state of PA

Noteable Achievements

Career Statistics Season 11-12 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 16 23 15 54

Total Strokes 1,206 1,727 1,112 4,045

Season Average 75.38 75.09 74.13 74.87

Best Round 71 69 68 68

PING All-Northeast Regional Team (2013) 2008 Southern Junior Championship Team State Champion-Arkansas FCWT All American 3x All-Conference honors 2x All-State honors

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 13 15 28

Total Strokes 972 1,087 2,059

Season Average 74.77 72.47 73.62

Year 12-13

Ryan

Chris

WORTHY

HOUSTON

Junior Chester Springs, Pa. The Hill School

Best Round 69 69 69

Sophomore Gilford, N.H. Gilford Middle High School

Tournament Georgetown Intercollegiate Colleton River Collegiate

Place T-8 T-1st

Scores 72-71-73 (216) 80-77-71 (228)

Noteable Achievements 2012 First N.H. high school golfer to win 4 consecutive state titles 2013 PING All-Northeast Regional Team

Career Statistics

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 3 3

Total Strokes 234 234

Season Average 78 78

Best Round 75 75

Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Rounds 20 12 32

Total Strokes 1,517 911 2,428

Season Average 75.85 75.92 75.89

Best Round 71 71 71

2013-14 Review | Fall Noteable Achievements 2009 Runner-up in AJGA Northeast Open 2011 Appearance at US Junior Amateur

September 8-9, 2013 The Penn State men’s golf team traveled to Independence, Minn. to open their fall season Sept. 8-9 for the Gopher Invitational. For the first time, this tournament was held at the Windsong Farm Golf Club, a 7,152-yard, par-71 course. Penn State was part of a 12-team field, including Baylor, California, Central Arkansas, Iowa State, Kent State, host school Minnesota, New Mexico, Notre Dame, St. John’s (MN), Toledo, and Michigan State. The Nittany Lions placed 8th among the field with an 875 total. Sophomore JD Dornes finished tied-for-tenth overall, leading the Nittany Lions in the opener of their 2013-14 campaign. Dornes marked a career best three-round score with his 1-over 214 tally. “JD Dornes played one heck of a tournament,” head coach Greg Nye said. “What a lift he gave us. He put us in a position to move up in the field with two or three more low scores.” Junior Xander McDonald-Smith shot a 71 in the final round of the tournament to bring his total to 218, matching his career best 54-hole score. McDonald-Smith improved from 27th place to finish tied-for-19th individually. Sophomore Chris Houston posted a 221 three-round total and finished tied-for-30th. One stroke behind Houston was junior Jens Talbert who placed tied-for-35th. Sophomore Geoff Vartelas improved his standing by two places on Monday, shooting his tournament-best round of 75 on the final 18 holes. Vartelas finished with a 236 overall. “It was a top field of teams and the guys hung in there, turning some average starts into quality rounds,” said Nye.

Sophomore Cromwell, Conn. Xavier High School

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Year 12-13

Rounds 21 12 33

Total Strokes 1,612 918 2,530

Tournament Cobra-PUMA Invitational Colleton River Collegiate

Season Average 76.76 76.50 76.63

Place T-16 T-12th

Best Round 69 70 69

Scores 74-69-73 (216) 85-76-74 (235)

Place T-10 T-19 T-30 T-35 60 8th of 12 teams

Christian

Cody

COX

Freshman Port Perry, Ontario Canada

Freshman Milford, Pa. Delaware Valley High School

Name JD Dornes X. McDonald-Smith Chris Houston Jens Talbert Geoff Vartelas PENN STATE

Score 69-72-73=214 76-71-71=218 74-72-75=221 73-74-74=222 85-76-75=236 292-289-294=875

September 16-17, 2013 Career Statistics Season Rounds Fall 13 3 Career 3

Career Statistics Total Strokes 256 256

Season Average 85.33 85.33

Best Round 81 81

Season Rounds Fall 13 6 Career 6

Total Strokes 450 450

Season Average 75 75

Best Round 72 72

The Penn State men’s golf team traveled to Ann Arbor, Mich. to compete in the Wolverine Intercollegiate, a two-day, 54-hole tournament beginning Monday, Sept. 16. The 6,704 yard, par 71 UM Golf Course played host to an 11-team field, including Penn State, Detroit, Eastern Michigan, Lamar, tournament host Michigan, Michigan State, Miami (Ohio), Oakland, San Jose State, Toledo, and Xavier. Penn State posted an 864 total score to earn a sixth place finish. Junior Jens Talbert finished in eighth place overall, making par with a 213 (73-68-72). Talbert’s second round mark of 68 beat his previous careerlow single round score (69). Junior Xander McDonald-Smith posted a 217 through 54 holes, finishing tied-for-19th. Sophomore Geoff Vartelas concluded his play on the U-M Golf Course one stroke behind McDonald-Smith, shooting a 218 (74-70-74), finishing tied-for-21st.

Sophomore JD Dornes placed tied-for-24th overall with a 219 total. Rounding out team play for Penn State was sophomore Chris Houston, who improved three positions in the final round to finish 45th. His tournament-best round of 71 on the last 18 holes brought his three-round score to a 225. Senior captain Shane Stewart played as an individual and completed the tournament with a 228. Place 8 T-19 T-21 T-24 45 *T-50 7th of 11 teams

Name Jens Talbert X. McDonald-Smith Geoff Vartelas JD Dornes Chris Houston *Shane Stewart PENN STATE

Score 73-68-72=213 74-71-72=217 74-70-74=218 70-75-74=219 76-7871=225 *78-73-77=228 291-284-289=864

Windon Memorial Classic September 22-23, 2013

The Nittany Lion men’s golf team took on the 54-hole Windon Memorial Classic Sept. 22-23 at the Knollwood Club in Lake Forest, Ill. The 16-team field of Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, DePaul , Harvard, Iowa, Kent State, Lamar, Marquette, Michigan, North Texas, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Tulsa, and UC Davis competed on a 7,202-yard, par-72 course. The Knollwood Club has hosted both the USGA’s Amateur and MidAmateur Championship. This course is also hosting the 17th Windon Memorial Classic for the first time since 2000 when Hunter Mahan won the individual title. The Nittany Lions tied-for-13h overall, shooting a 297 in the fnal round to total an 898. Sophomore JD Dornes moved up ten places from day one of the tournament, finishing tied-for-27th with a 221 (70-78-73) tally. Junior Jens Talbert shot a 78 in round three, to bring his score to 226 with a tied-for49th place finish. Sophomore Chris Houston played his best round on the final 18 holes, posting a 73 to bring his three-round score to a 228 and a tied-for-57th placing. One stroke behind Houston was sophomore Geoff Vartelas, who also marked his best score of 73 in the final round. Vartelas finish tiedfor-61st with a 229. Junior Xander McDonald-Smith matched Vartelas, marking a 75-75-79 in rounds one, two, and three, respectively. Place T-27 T-49 T-57 T-61 T-61 T-13th of 16 teams

Name JD Dornes Jens Talbert Chris Houston X. McDonald-Smith Geoff Vartelas PENN STATE

Score 70-78-73=221 73-75-78=226 76-79-73=228 75-75-79=229 76-80-73=229 294-307-297=898

2013-14 Review | Fall Noteable Achievements 2009 Runner-up in AJGA Northeast Open 2011 Appearance at US Junior Amateur

Sophomore Cromwell, Conn. Xavier High School

Career Statistics Season 12-13 Fall 13 Career

Year 12-13

Rounds 21 12 33

Total Strokes 1,612 918 2,530

Tournament Cobra-PUMA Invitational Colleton River Collegiate

Season Average 76.76 76.50 76.63

Place T-16 T-12th

Best Round 69 70 69

Scores 74-69-73 (216) 85-76-74 (235)

Place T-10 T-19 T-30 T-35 60 8th of 12 teams

Christian

Cody

COX

Freshman Port Perry, Ontario Canada

Freshman Milford, Pa. Delaware Valley High School

Name JD Dornes X. McDonald-Smith Chris Houston Jens Talbert Geoff Vartelas PENN STATE

Score 69-72-73=214 76-71-71=218 74-72-75=221 73-74-74=222 85-76-75=236 292-289-294=875

September 16-17, 2013 Career Statistics Season Rounds Fall 13 3 Career 3

Career Statistics Total Strokes 256 256

Season Average 85.33 85.33

Best Round 81 81

Season Rounds Fall 13 6 Career 6

Total Strokes 450 450

Season Average 75 75

Best Round 72 72

Name Jens Talbert X. McDonald-Smith Geoff Vartelas JD Dornes Chris Houston *Shane Stewart PENN STATE

Score 73-68-72=213 74-71-72=217 74-70-74=218 70-75-74=219 76-7871=225 *78-73-77=228 291-284-289=864

Windon Memorial Classic September 22-23, 2013

Name JD Dornes Jens Talbert Chris Houston X. McDonald-Smith Geoff Vartelas PENN STATE

Score 70-78-73=221 73-75-78=226 76-79-73=228 75-75-79=229 76-80-73=229 294-307-297=898

2013-14 Review | Fall Bank of Tennessee October 11-13, 2013 After more than two weeks without competition, the Penn State men’s golf team returned to the links at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate Oct. 11-13 in Jonesborough, Tenn. The par-72, 7,147 yard Blackthorn Club at The Ridges welcomed a 14-team field, including Penn State, Army, Coastal Carolina, ETSU, Furman, Kent State, Memphis, Missouri, Tennessee, Villanova, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and UNC Wilmington. Juniors Xander McDonald-Smith and Jens Talbert looked to lead the Nittany Lions throughout the three-day tournament, as well as sophomores JD Dornes and Geoff Vartelas. Making his first Penn State career start was freshman Cody Cox (Milford, Pa.). Freshman Christian Elliott (Port Perry, Ontario) also made his first trip for the Lions playing as an individual. The team posted a score of 911 (305-295-311) and placed 13th overall. Sophomore JD Dornes led the Nittany Lion starters consistently throughout the 54 holes, shooting a 73, 71, and 76 in rounds one, two, and three, respectively. His 4-over 220 total earned him a tied-for-40th placing overall. Junior Jens Talbert marked a 78 in the final round to bring his score to 227 and a tied-for-62nd finish. Sophomore Xander McDonald-Smith was not far behind Talbert with a total of 229 through three rounds of play. Sophomore Geoff Vartelas posted a 235 at the Blackthorn Club and earned a tiedfor-70th placing. Finalizing the Penn State starting roster was Cody Cox, who shot a 256 in his first collegiate golf tournament. Freshman Christian Elliott played as an individual in his first time traveling with the Lions. Elliott tied-for-56th on the leader board with a 9-over 225 (72-79-74).

Place T-40th T-56th* T-62nd 65th T-70th 77th 13th of 14 teams

Name JD Dornes Christian Elliott* Jens Talbert X. McDonald-Smith Geoff Vartelas Cody Cox PENN STATE

Score 73-71-76=220 72-79-74=225 74-75-78=227 78-75-76=229 80-74-81=235 83-92-81=256 305-295-311=911

2012-13 Review | Fall “We were looking to gain some traction going into spring,” head coach Greg Nye said. “We got a big push from JD [Dornes] and Xander [McDonald-Smith] stepping up. The guys have learned a ton this fall.” Three Nittany Lions finished in the top-25 on the leader board to help propel the team through 54 holes of play. Sophomore JD Dornes shot an even par 213 (73-6971) to earn him a sixth-place ranking. Dornes’ 213 marks his best 3-round score to date. Junior Xander McDonald-Smith marked a career-best 69 in the third round to move him up six places overall from day one. McDonald-Smith’s 1-over 214 tally was good enough to place him tied-for-7th. Junior Jens Talbert also improved six places on day two of the Georgetown Intercollegiate, posting a 74 in round three to total a 224. Talbert finished tied-for-24th, while freshman Christian Elliott was one stroke behind Talbert and rounded out his first collegiate start tied-for-31st overall. Sophomore Chris Houston marked a 237 on the Members Club at Four Streams and finished in 62nd place. “Today their fight down the final holes paid off. I give the guys a ton of credit,” Nye said. Place 6th T-7th T-24th T-31st 62nd 3rd of 12 teams

Name JD Dornes X. McDonald-Smith Jens Talbert Christian Elliott Chris Houston PENN STATE

Score 73-69-71=213 71-74-69=214 75-75-74=224 76-74-75=225 76-82-79=237 295-292-289=876

September 9-10, 2012 The men’s golf team kicked off their 2012-13 season at the eighth annual Gopher Invitational Sept. 9-10 at the Spring Hill Golf Club in Wayzata, Minn. Hosted by the University of Minnesota men’s golf program, this par 72, 7,020-yard course welcomed 15 teams from 11 different collegiate conferences. The Nittany Lions, who made their second consecutive appearance at the Gopher Invitational, faced Big Ten competition in the host team, as well as the University of Iowa. Other competition included six teams making their tournament debut: Arizona State, California, New Mexico, Memphis, Oklahoma, and St. Johns. Penn State’s lineup consisted of seniors Jay Woodward and Anthony DeGol, sophomore Jens Talbert, and freshmen Geoff Vartelas and Chris Houston, who made their collegiate debuts. The Nittany Lions faced a disqualification in the second round of the Gopher Invitational after two players failed to sign their scorecards. Despite this setback, senior Jay Woodward finished tied for 19th on the individual leaderboard with an 11-over-par total 227. Anthony DeGol was also looking to jumpstart his senior season and finished tied for 48th at the Invitational while posting rounds of 82-76-76 (234). Freshman Geoff Vartelas had an impressive start to the tournament where he sat tied for 12th after two rounds, scoring 75 and 72, respectively. However, round three is where Vartelas struggled, making six bogeys and five double bogeys to tally a score of 20-over-par 92. Both second round scores earned by sophomore Jens Talbert and freshman Chris Houston were disqualified. In rounds one and three, Talbert posted a steady score of 79, including four birdies and six bogeys. Houston made five birdies in his debut at Penn State, tallying scores of 79 and 80 in the first and last rounds. Place T-19 T-48 T-61 15th of 15 teams

Name Jay Woodward Anthony DeGol Geoff Vartelas Jens Talbert Chris Houston PENN STATE

Score 77-77-74=227 86-76-76=238 75-72-92=239 79-dq-79 79-dq-80 310-dq-309

September 17-18, 2012 October 21-22, 2013 The Georgetown Intercollegiate at The Members Club at Four Streams in Beallsville, Md. Oct. 21-22 was Penn State’s last competition of the fall 2013 season. The 12 team field featured some of the nation’s best, including No. 9 UAB and No. 80 Notre Dame. Penn State also squared off against host team Georgetown, Campbell, DePaul, Miami University (Ohio), Saint Joseph’s, Toledo, West Florida, William & Mary, and Xavier. The Members Club at Four Streams boasts a par 71, 6,952 yard course. Nittany Lion starters included juniors Jens Talbert and Xander McDonald-Smith; sophomores Chris Houston and JD Dornes; and freshman Christian Elliott. Elliott made his first start for Penn State after playing as an individual in the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. The team concluded their fall 2013 campaign in strong fashion, finishing the Georgetown Intercollegiate in third place with an 876 team score (295-292-289). 12

The Penn State men’s golf team traveled to Toledo, Ohio Sept. 17-18 for the two-day, 54-hole Inverness Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of Toledo men’s golf program. This par-71, 7,255-yard Inverness Club is quite historic, as it has been the home of four U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, two U.S. Senior Opens, one U.S. Amateur, and the 2009 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. Three Big Ten schools joined the Nittany Lions, including Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern. Northwestern was one of five teams that to finish in the Top 50 of the 2011-12 Golfstat rankings, joined by Florida State, Kent State, Liberty, and North Texas. Rounding out the competition will be South Florida and the host, Toledo. The team finished eighth in the standings after the final round at the Inverness Intercollegiate. Senior Jay Woodward and sophomore Jens Talbert placed in the top 20 in the individual rankings, both tying for 20th after 54 holes.The two teammates finished with a 9-over-par score of 222.

Senior Anthony DeGol jumped six spots in the individual rankings in day two, finishing tied for 27th. DeGol marked an 11-over-par 224 (7673-75). Freshman Geoff Vartelas finished tied for 43rd in the individual standings, scoring 229 (78-72-79). The last member of the squad to contribute to Penn State’s team score was sophomore Xander McDonald-Smith who finished four spots behind Vartelas with his 18-over-par 231. Freshman JD Dornes (Lancaster, Pa.) completed his first tournament with the Nittany Lions, participating as an individual. Dornes finished tied for 40th in the standings, scoring 78, 73, 77 (228) in the three rounds, respectively. He managed five birdies in his play at the Inverness Intercollegiate. Place T-20 T-20 T-27 T-54 T-65 *T-54 8th of 10 teams

Name Jens Talbert Jay Woodward Anthony DeGol JD Dornes* Geoff Vartelas X. McDonald-Smith PENN STATE

Score 73-73-76=222 72-74-76=222 76-73-75=224 78-73-77=228 78-72-79=229 75-76-80=231 296-292-306=89

Septmeber 30-October 1, 2012 The Penn State men’s golf team traveled to Ft. Meyers, Florida Sept. 30Oct. 1 for the Cobra-PUMA Invitational. Hosted by Xavier University, the tournament was played at the par 72, 7,390 yard Miromar Lakes course. The Nittany Lions’ golf squad was the lone Big Ten competitor in the Cobra-PUMA Invitational, joined by fourteen other non-conference teams. These participants included Arkansas State, Bethune Cookman, Dayton, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Georgetown, Jacksonville, Loyola of Maryland, Marshall, Northern Kentucky, Saint Joseph’s, William and Mary, Wofford, and host school, Xavier. Penn State made an outstanding second place finish out of the 15 teams. The Nittany Lions edged Bethune-Cookman University by one stroke, finishing 8-under-par with a score of 856 over the course of three rounds (284-286-286). Coach Greg Nye was more than pleased with his team’s performance throughout the tournament. “The guys competed with great focus and toughness. We got contributions from all five guys. Our highest score in the event was 75 which, again, speaks to our improved depth this year. It is good to get 13 wins and come home with some hardware!” Senior Anthony DeGol had a remarkable second day at the Miromar Lakes course, where he shot a 69. DeGol’s 211 total moved him up the individual leaderboard to an 8th place finish out of 75 players. The freshman/sophomore duo of Geoff Vartelas and Jens Talbert maintained their top 20 rankings from day one of the Invitational, both finishing tied for 16th. Vartelas reached his total of 216 by scoring a 74, 69, and 73 throughout 54 holes of play. Talbert’s 216 total was made up of a 70, 71, and 75, respectively. Senior Jay Woodward finished one stroke behind teammates Vartelas and Talbert, scoring 217, placing him tied for 21st. Rounding out the Nittany Lions’ lineup was freshman JD Dornes, who finished tied for 25th among the 75 competitors. Dornes marked a 219 total (71-74-74) in his three rounds of play.