When I’m talking with recruits and their families, I stress that we have two expectations of our golfers at the University of Evansville. One, to improve and succeed on the golf course. Two, maintain that same desire with their academics. Both areas take a serious commitment. For those who have that commitment, I believe the University of Evansville can provide four of the best years of your life. Our golf program includes NCAA Division I competition in both the fall and spring seasons. Unique to the University of Evansville is that we have the opportunity to play and practice at three outstanding golf courses within 10 miles of campus: Rolling Hills Country Club, Cambridge Golf Club and Quail Crossing Golf Club. Academically, the University of Evansville has been listed consistently among the best colleges in the Midwest in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Because of our small class sizes and the faculty’s commitment to our students, everyone receives the individual attention they deserve in order to succeed. This is a great place for golf and for learning! For more about the University of Evansville, please contact me at 812-589-9944 or at hgc1974@earthlink.net.
-Head Coach Jim Hamilton
One of the state’s most respected teaching pros, Jim Hamilton has brought energy and success to the University of Evansville men’s and women’s golf programs since his arrival in 2002. Not surprisingly, Hamilton was chosen in 2006 by the Indiana PGA as one of the state’s top 10 golf instructors. A certified PGA Professional, and former co-owner of Hamilton Golf Course in Evansville, Jim has carried on the Hamilton name that is synonymous with golf. He is the son of legendary Bob Hamilton, Ryder Cup team member and champion of the 1944 PGA Championship. Jim is an outstanding golfer himself, having won the Evansville city tourney twice, the Tri-State Junior Championship three times, and the Indiana Junior Championship once. Jim was a founder of the Evansville Junior Golf Association. Hamilton’s teaching skills are reflected in the teams he coaches at UE. The Aces’ men rose in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship standings from eighth to seventh to fifth in Hamilton’s first three years. In the fall of 2010, his men’s team won both the Butler Fall Invitational and the Dayton Invitational. The women’s team has produced its top three MVC finishes under Hamilton’s direction, and recently earned the All-Scholar Team award from the National Golf Coaches Association. In addition, Maggie Wood in 2011 was chosen as the Dettwiler Scholarship recipient, given annually to one University of Evansville female athlete who possesses the characteristics of team spirit, hard work and leadership that made Meg Dettwiler an important figure in the Evansville community.
Women’s Roster Cathy Doyle
Fr.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Lauren Ellerman
Sr.
West Chester, Ohio
Dana Hayden
Fr.
Evansville, Ind.
Alyssa Key
Sr.
Kelly Lamarche
Men’s Roster Josiah Ashba
Jr.
Bloomington, Ind.
Sam Cobb
Jr.
Bedford, Ind.
Parker Hensley
So.
San Antonio, Texas
Mt. Vernon, Ind.
Andrew Luo
Sr.
Fengyuan City, Taiwan
Fr.
Chesterfield, Mo.
Neal Millay
Sr.
Paducah, Ky.
Sydney Skiles
So.
Evansville, Ind.
Bryan Milloy
Jr.
Nashville, Ind.
Chelsea Zusan
Sr.
Avon, Ind.
A.J. Naas
Fr.
Evansville, Ind.
Craig Niemeier
So.
Evansville, Ind.
Ricardo Paredes
Sr.
Asuncion, Paraguay
Michael Sainz
Sr.
Elgin, Ill.
Quinn Vilneff
So.
Amherstburg, Ontario
Griffin Wood
Sr.
Booneville, Ind.
ANDREW LUO Senior Fengyuan City, Taiwan - The Winchendon School Careen Rounds: 60 - Strokes: 4,566 Scoring Avg: 76.10 - Low Round: 68 (3/8/11) Won the 2011 Rolling Hills Invitational at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh, Ind. June 12 with rounds of 69 and 70 for a 7-stroke victory over his nearest competitor in the 52-player event. 2010-11: UE’s #3 player, with a 75.12 average...ranked #11 in Missouri Valley Conference in the fall...averaged 74.5 in the four fall tournaments...best finish was seventh in a field of 85 at Dayton Invitational, helping UE win team title with rounds of 74 and 71 for 6-over-par 148...shot between 71 and 78 in all 10 fall rounds...averaged 75.53 in the spring...finished 4th out of 92 at Samford Intercollegiate (73-68=141) and shot a career-low 68 in final round, earning MVC Golfer of the Week honors...5th out of 90 at Frito Lay AT&T Intercollegiate (71-77=148)...28th at MVC Championship (79-75-85=239). 2009-10: UE’s #4 player, with a 76.56 average...tied for 14th in the 83-player BSU Cardinal Classic (75-79-69=223) March 28 at Sultan’s Run Golf Course in Jasper, and tied his low round of 69 in the final round...20th of 75 at Samford Intercollegiate (73-69-82=224) in February, where he shot his first 69 in the second round...24th of 85 at the Butler Fall Invitational (72-75-72=219). 2008-09: Shot 74 or lower in three of his last six rounds...41st out of 70 at the TSU Big Blue Invitational (73-72-78=223), including his career low in the second round...61st in a field of 85 at the Adidas Hoosier Invitational (78-80-74=232). Did not compete in any tournaments in the fall. High School: Attended the Winchendon (Mass.) School...24th at AJGA tourney in Ft. Worth, Texas in June (74, 75, 75)...4th at Future Collegians Word Tour Holiday Challenge at Tiburon, Fla. (80, 77, 74)...10th at FCWT Amelia Island Open. Background: Yi-Hsiu Luo...born in Taiwan...son of Neng-Shu Luo and Shu-Man Lin...has one older brother...majoring in business management. Why UE? “UE offers the excellent academic education and will train to become a successful student-athlete.”
NEAL MILLAY Senior Paducah, Ky. - Heath Careen Rounds: 59 - Strokes: 4,531 Scoring Avg: 76.80 - Low Round: 68 (10/13/08) 2010-11: Finished 8th on the team with a 78.3 stroke average in 10 rounds...played in two of UE’s four fall tournaments...45th of 82 at Butler Invitational (75-81-73=229) and 36th of 81 at Skyhawk Classic (72-72-79=223)...played in two spring tournaments, finishing 63rd at AT&T Intercollegiate (83-84=167) and 65th at Butler Invitational (79-85=164). 2009-10: #5 man as a sophomore with a 76.86 average...best finish was 29th in a field of 99 at Dayton Flyer Invitational (77-77=154)...33rd of 75 at Samford Intercollegiate (78-72-77=227)...40th of 87 at Skyhawk Classic (75-72-77=224)...best round of season was 72, once during the fall and twice during the spring season. 2008-09: Tied classmate Griffin Wood for low stroke average at 76.21...the only UE player to finish in the top six of a tournament twice...sixth out of 56 at the Butler Spring Invitational (78-73=151) and 21st out of 75 at the Ball State Invitational (76-77=153)...finished third on the squad at the MVC Championship (81-77-78=236)... in the fall, finished fourth in a field of 90 at the Skyhawk Classic (68-74-70=212); the 68 was the lowest round of the ‘08-09 season by a UE player...also finished 42nd out of 95 at the Butler Fall Invitational (75-71-77=223). High School: KHSAA Region 1 runnerup in 2007...Bowling Green Invitational runnerup...averaged 74.5 in high school...Greater Paducah Amateur Junior Champion in 2005 and 2007. Background: Neal Scott Millay...born in Paducah, Ky...son of Jana and J.D. White, and Scott and Regina Millay...4.0 student at Heath High School...member of HHS Academic Team...excellent student, majoring in mechanical engineering. Why UE? “UE has great opportunities combined with fantastic engineering programs. It is the best of both worlds for me.”
RICARDO PAREDES Senior Asuncion, Paraguay - Pan American International Careen Rounds: 5 - Strokes: 400 Scoring Avg: 80.0 - Low Round: 76 (10/7/08) 2010-11: Did not play in any fall or spring tournaments. 2009-10: Played in one fall tournament, shooting 82 and 78 for 65th place in a field of 99 at the Dayton Flyer Invitational...did not play in any spring tournaments. 2008-09: Saw his first collegiate competition at the Butler Fall Invitational, where he finished 88th in the field of 95 (79-85-76=240)...did not play in any spring tournaments. High School: Second place finisher in 2008 Tigo Cup... medalist in 2007 in Presidents Cup and in two National Circuit of Golf tournaments...also won Las Tacuaras tourney. Background: Ricardo J. Paredes...born in Asuncion, Paraguay...son of Juan and Alicia Paredes... excellent student, majoring in civil engineering. Why UE? “Two reasons–my education and golf. At UE I’m sure I’m going to receive a well formed and wide education in the career I will follow: civil engineering. Receiving a degree from overseas always opens you more doors.”
MICHAEL SAINZ Senior Elgin, Ill. - Larkin Careen Rounds: 77 - Strokes: 5,778 Scoring Avg: 75.04 - Low Round: 66 (10/4/10) 2010-11: On target to produce UE’s second lowest career stroke average since 1990...UE’s #1 player for the second straight year, with a 74.16 average...number one ranked player in Missouri Valley Conference in the fall with a 71.4 average...medalist in 66-player Butler Invitational (66-6669=201); 66 was just two shy of Chris Bouchard’s UE record for 18 holes...earned MVC Golfer of the Week honors for his win at Butler...fifth out of 85 at Dayton Invitational (74-73=147), seventh out of 82 at Michigan State Fossum Classic (75-74=149) and 17th of 81 at Skyhawk Classic (72-7075=217)...averaged 76.0 in the spring, but had two strong tournaments after a slow start, finishing 9th of 78 at Hoosier Invitational (76-69-68=213) and 12th of 88 at Yestingsmeier Invitational (7275-76=223)...came in 24th at MVC Championship (76-78-82=236)...honorable mention selection on 2011 MVC Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team. 2009-10: #1 player on the team with a 74.70 stroke average...shot 78 or lower in 22 of his 24 rounds...just missed making the all-Missouri Valley Conference team, finishing eighth among 45 at the MVC Tournament...third out of 90 at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (70-67-71=208), fourth of 83 at the BSU Cardinal Collegiate (76-72-72=220), 16th of 99 in the fall at the Dayton Flyer Invitational (69-82=151). 2008-09: Came on strong late in his freshman year to produce the team’s third best stroke average for 2008-09...#1 for UE in the spring season with a 75.62 average...led the Aces at the Adidas Hoosier Invitational (72-69-73=214) by finishing sixth out of 85, and at the State Farm MVC Championship (78-75-76=229) by finishing 11th in a field of 45...also finished 19th out of 75 at the Ball State Invitational (75-77=152)...#5 on the squad in the fall with a 77.0 average...best finish was 47th out of 87 at the John Dallio Memorial (78-79-72=229). High School: Finished 29th at IHSA 3A state finals...three-time all-conference and four-time academic all-conference player...averaged 36.9 for nine holes and 73.5 for 18...won three high school events...also lettered three years in tennis. Background: Michael Granflor Sainz...born June 1, 1990 in Chicago, Ill...son of Carlos and Rose Sainz...has one brother, Carlos, who finished 55th in the 2008 NCAA Golf Championship for Mississippi State...excellent student who is majoring in mechanical engineering. Why UE? “The small-school atmosphere will allow me to have a good relationship with my professors; also, the competitive conference that the Evansville golf team plays in.”
GRIFFIN WOOD Senior Boonville, Ind. - Boonville Careen Rounds: 78 - Strokes: 5,867 Scoring Avg: 75.22 - Low Round: 68 (4/10/11) Qualified for the USGA’s U.S. Public Links Championship in both 2010 and 2011. 2010-11: On target to produce UE’s third lowest career stroke average since 1990...UE’s #2 man overall with a 74.30 average; #1 by wide margin in the spring with a 73.92 average...played in all four tournaments in the fall, and ranked 14th in Missouri Valley Conference with 74.80 average...best finish was 5th in the 66-player Butler Invitational with even-par 213 (72-69-72=213)...69 in second round at Butler tied his career low, later broken with a 68 in April at Hoosier Invitational...31st out of 82 at Michigan State Fossum Classic (76-78=154)...produced three top-10 finishes in the spring: 4th of 78 at Hoosier Invitational (71-68-73=212), 5th of 79 at Butler Invitational (73-73=146) and 9th of 45 at MVC Championship (78-7478=230)...has now finished 20th, 16th and 9th in his three MVC Championships...first team selection on 2011 MVC Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team...MVC/Prairie Farms Scholar-Athlete of the Week April 13. 2009-10: #2 man on the team, less than two-tenths of a stroke behind Michael Sainz at 74.96...ninth of 83 at the BSU Cardinal Collegiate (73-75-74=222)...ninth of 50 at the rain-shortened Butler Spring Invitational (73)...10th of 70 at the season-opening Spartan Invitational (72-69-73=214), where he shot his career low in the second round...16th of 96 at the adidas/Hoosier Invitational (75-72-72=219)...16th of 45 at State Farm MVC Tournament (81-84-73=238)...Honorable Mention on the MVC Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team. 2008-09: Shared the team scoring lead in 2008-09 with Neal Millay at 76.21...shot 79 or better a teamhigh 24 times...second behind Michael Sainz in the spring season with a 75.88 average...finished eighth in a field of 56 at the Butler Invitational (77-77=154), 12th out of 70 at the TSU Big Blue Invitational (7274-71=217) and 20th out of 45 at the MVC Championship (79-76-78=233)...#5 man in the fall with a 76.67 average...best finish was 30th out of 95 at the Butler Invitational. High School: Winner of three Plantations Junior Golf Tour events...Big 8 Conference champion for Boonville High School...also won Memorial Invitational and Warrick County Invitational. Background: Griffin Wood....son of Craig and Mamie Wood...excellent student, majoring in management... mother is the PGA pro at Quail Crossing Golf Club...older sister, Maggie, is a 2011 UE grad who finished with second lowest stroke average in school history...cousin, Amanda Blumenherst, is one of top young players on LPGA Tour. Why UE? “I like the campus and the practice facilities, and it’s close to home but not too close.”
JOSIAH ASHBA Junior Bloomington, Ind. - Edgewood Careen Rounds: 14 - Strokes: 1,101 Scoring Avg: 78.64 - Low Round: 71 (10/12/10) 2010-11: Finished 7th on the squad with a 78.19 season average...played in two fall tournaments, finishing 42nd of 82 at Butler (72-79-77=228) and 25th of 81 at Skyhawk Classic (73-75-71=219).... one of only three players among those who competed in six rounds or more in the fall to shoot in the 70s each round...played in two spring tournaments, finishing 76th at both Butler Invitational and Yestingsmeier Invitational. 2009-10: Played in one tournament, shooting 84, 79 and 78 at the Skyhawk Classic, to finish 79th in a field of 87. High School: Helped lead Edgewood to three straight Western Indiana Conference championships, and the sectional title in 2009...shot a 9-hole low of 32, and 18-hole low of 66...three-year letterman for coach Jeff Carmichael’s Mustangs. Background: Josiah Luke Ashba...born in Bloomington, Ind...son of Marcus and Meg Ashba...has three brothers and two sisters...majoring in management. Why UE? “It’s a great university and I can play golf for a great coach.”
SAM COBB Junior Bedford, Ind. - Bedford-North Lawrence Careen Rounds: 8 - Strokes: 629 Scoring Avg: 78.63 - Low Round: 73 (4/5/10) 2010-11: Played in two spring tournaments, finishing 59th at Samford (79-76=155) and 77th at Hoosier Invitational (85-83-80=248). 2009-10: Played in one tournament, shooting 75, 73 and 78 at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate to finish tied for 56th in a field of 90. High School: Three-time all-Hoosier Hills Conference selection...conference tourney medalist in 2008, state qualifier in 2007...team won 2008 HHC title and 2007 sectional. Background: Samuel Graham Cobb...born in Bedford, Indiana...son of Ed and Kelly Cobb, and stepmother JoAnna Cobb...has one younger brother, Mac...mother played basketball at IUPUI... outstanding student who was chosen in summer of 2009 as a National Merit Scholar...outstanding student, majoring in economics. Why UE? “The combination of academic and athletic opportunity was better at UE than anywhere else I could have attended.”
BRYAN MILLOY Junior Nashville, Ind. - Brown County Careen Rounds: 3 - Strokes: 245 Scoring Avg: 81.67 - Low Round: 79 (3/23/10) 2010-11: Played in one fall tournament, shooting 83 in each round of Michigan State Fossum Classic to finish 76th overall. 2009-10: Played in one tournament, shooting 79 in the rain-shortened Butler Spring Invitational. High School: Four-year all-conference selection...medalist at the 2009 Bedford Invitational...honorable mention academic all-state...shot 32 twice in 9-hole events, and 69 for his low 18. Background: Bryan Hayden Milloy...born in Nashville, Indiana...son of Sean and Julie Milloy...has one older brother...excellent student, majoring in psychology. Why UE? “I love the atmosphere on campus and in the city of Evansville.”
PARKER HENSLEY Sophomore San Antonio, Texas - Ronald Reagan Careen Rounds: 23 - Strokes: 1,788 Scoring Avg: 77.74 - Low Round: 67 (10/4/10) 2010-11: Outstanding addition to the team who finished fifth among players who competed in more than 10 rounds...averaged 74.3 in the fall and 80.38 in the spring for a 77.74 overall average... ranked #9 in Missouri Valley Conference in the fall...played in all four fall tournaments, finishing second of 66 at Butler Invitational at 5-under par (71-67-70=208) and a team-best fifth of 85 at Dayton Invitational (71-76=147)...helped lead team to first place in both tournaments...74.3 stroke average in the fall was second best behind Michael Sainz....played in five of the six spring tournaments, with a top finish of 48th in the 78-man Hoosier Invitational (78-75-73=226)...finished 32nd at MVC Championship (77-80-83=240). High School: Attended Ronald Reagan High School...All-District 26-5A performer in 2009 and 2010...All-Region IV in 2010...Academic All-District in 2009 and 2010...set course record at Brackenridge Park with a 64...led high school to second place finish in 2009 state tournament. Background: Parker Matthew Hensley...born in San Antonio...son of Paul Hensley and Lisa Westergard...has one younger brother, Mason...father played basketball at Trinity U.; mother was an All-America tennis player at Trinity in 1985; stepfather, Chuck Westergard, played golf at Texas Lutheran...graduated from Reagan HS summa cum laude...expects to major in accounting. Why UE? “I wanted to go to a great school and play golf for a good coach.”
CRAIG NIEMEIER Sophomore Evansville, Ind. - Mater Dei Careen Rounds: 10 - Strokes: 769 Scoring Avg: 76.90 - Low Round: 74 (10/5/10) 2010-11: Produced the fourth best stroke average on the team as a freshman, at 76.90...played in two of UE’s four fall tournaments, and averaged 76.50 in the fall...51st at Butler Invitational (7879-74=231) and 57th at Skyhawk Classic (76-75-77=228)...one of only three players who played six rounds or more in the fall and shot in the 70s each round...averaged 77.50 in four rounds in the spring...finished 29th in a field of 90 at AT&T Intercollegiate (77-80=157) and 47th out of 92 at Samford Intercollegiate (77-76=153). High School: All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference golfer at Evansville Mater Dei High School...Mater Dei’s Kiwanis Award winner for athletic and academic achievement...dropped his average from 39 as a junior to 36 as a senior...shot 69 in first round of men’s city tournament at Fendrich Golf Course in 2009. Background: Craig Richard Niemeier...born in Evansville...son of Daniel and Laura Niemeier...has two older brothers, Andrew and Brad...expects to major in accounting. Why UE? “UE is a great academic school and has a great golf coach.”
NEWCOMERS QUINN VILNEFF Sophomore Amherstburg, Ontario - St. Thomas of Villanova Transfer from Niagara University
A.J. NAAS Freshman Evansville, Ind.
MSU Fossum Inv. East Lansing, Mich. Sept. 11-12, 2010
Josiah Ashba Parker Hensley Andrew Luo Neal Millay Bryan Milloy Craig Niemeier Michael Sainz Tim Simmons Griffin Wood
Did not play 77-76=153 (T25) 75-78=153 (T25) Did not play 83-83=166 (T76) Did not play 75-74=149 (T7) 81-76=157 (T48) 76-78=154 (T31)
Samford Intercoll. Trussville, Ala. March 7-8, 2011
Josiah Ashba Parker Hensley Andrew Luo Neal Millay Craig Niemeier Michael Sainz Tim Simmons Griffin Wood
Did not play Did not play 73-68=141 (4) Did not play 77-76=153 (T47) 78-76=154 (T55) 77-78=155 (T59) 74-73=147 (T13)
Butler Invitational Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 4-5, 2010
UT-Martin Skyhawk Cl. Buchanan, Tenn. Oct. 11-12, 2010
72-79-77=228 (T42) 71-67-70=208 (2) 76-75-73=224 (T25) 75-81-73=229 (T45) Did not play 78-79-74=231 (51) 66-66-69=201 (1) 74-73-79=226 (T35) 72-69-72=213 (T5)
73-75-71=219 (T25) 76-79-80=235 (T75) 74-71-75=220 (T29) 72-72-79=223 (T36) Did not play 76-75-77=228 (T57) 72-70-75=217 (T17) 74-74-71=219 (T25) 79-70-76=225 (T41)
Butler Intercoll. Avon, Ind. March 28-29, 2011
Hoosier Invitational Bloomington, Ind. April 9-10, 2011
91-81=172 (T76) 81-84=165 (T68) 79-74=153 (T29) 79-85=164 (T65) Did not play 77-82=195 (T49) 76-85=161 (T57) 73-73=146 (T5)
Did not play 78-75-73=226 (T48) 70-72-76=218 (T18) Did not play Did not play 76-69-68=213 (T9) 73-74-84=231 (T66) 71-68-73=212 (T4)
Dayton Invitational Kettering, Ohio Oct. 18-19, 2010
Did not play 71-76=147 (T5) 74-74=148 (T7) Did not play Did not play Did not play 74-73=147 (T5) 73-80=153 (T28) 80-76=156 (T38)
Earl Yestingsmeier Int. Muncie, Ind. April 16-17, 2011
82-75-84=241 (T76) 80-81-78=239 (T72) 80-75-79=234 (T50) Did not play Did not play 72-75-76=223 (T12) 81-80-76=237 (T61) 75-79-72=226 (T20)
Jackson State Inter. Philadelphia, Miss. Feb. 20-21, 2011
Did not play 89-86=175 (T74) 71-77=148 (5) 83-84=167 (T63) Did not play 77-80=157 (T29) 75-80=155 (T20) 80-81=161 (T46) Did not play
MVC Championship Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
April 25-26, 2011
Did not play 77-80-83=240 (T32) 79-75-85=239 (T28) Did not play Did not play 76-78-82=236 (24) 81-75-81=237 (T25) 78-74-78=230 (T9)
LAUREN ELLERMAN Senior West Chester, Ohio - Lakota West Careen Rounds: 69 - Strokes: 5,655 Scoring Avg: 81.96 - Low Round: 72 (3/15/11) 2010-11: UE’s #2 player behind senior Maggie Wood with 83.04 stroke average (including fall and spring)...played in all 12 tournaments in the fall...best finish in fall was 24th in a field of 56 at Dayton Invitational (77-83=160)...also broke 80 in final round of Cincinnati Classic, with a 79.... played in all 11 rounds in the spring, with 83.09 average that was again second best to Wood...shot a career-low 72 in final round of Samford Intercollegiate, and finished tied for 10th in a field of 46 (79-79-72=230) to lead UE...also finished in top half of Butler Spring Invitational, tying for 27th in field of 55 (86-87=173)...nominated for MVC Women’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team. 2009-10: #3 on the team with an 81.04 scoring average...finished ninth in a field of 53 at the Dayton Invitational (82-78=160)...10th of 58 at the Murray State Invitational (76-78-75=229)...15th of 87 at the Butler Fall Invitational (79-79=158)...15th of 55 at Samford Intercollegiate (75-7879=232)...low round was 75. 2008-09: UE’s #2 player with an 81.82 average...number one on the squad at the MVC Championship...finished 10th in a field of 47 at the Butler Invitational (80-84=164)...13th out of 43 in the Ann Rhoads/Birmingham Southern Shootout (84-78=162)...led the team and finished 28th out of 50 in the State Farm MVC Tournament (78-75-88=241)...in the fall, finished 12th out of 62 at the Butler Invitational (83-73=156)...15th of 86 at the Draper Intercollegiate (73-78=151), where she shot her season low in the opening round. High School: First team all-city as a senior, and first team all-conference as a junior and senior... runnerup at 2007 Lakota West Invitational...helped lead Lakota West to a 55-0 duel match record in four years...member of the 2006 state championship team...averaged 38.7 as a senior. Background: Lauren Marie Ellerman...born in Hamilton, Ohio...daughter of Robert and Kandace Ellerman...has one younger brother, Brian...4.0 student in high school and member of National Honor Society...excellent student, majoring in exercise science. Why UE? “I love the campus, school, golf team, and the PT program.”
ALYSSA KEY Senior Mt. Vernon, Ind. - Mt. Vernon Careen Rounds: 70 - Strokes: 6,130 Scoring Avg: 87.57 - Low Round: 75 (9/14/09) 2010-11: Played all 12 rounds in the fall...85.75 stroke average was third best among returning players...best finishes were 32nd out of 52 at SIUE Collegiate (87-87=174) and 35th of 56 at Dayton Invitational (80-86=166)...best round was 80 at Dayton and at Chris Banister Classic...averaged 90.27 in the spring to finish with an 87.91 stroke average for the entire season...best spring finish was 34th in field of 54 at BSC Ann Rhoads Invitational (89-88=177). 2009-10: UE’s #4 player with an 86.88 average...played in all 24 rounds...career-low 75 came in opening round of season at Murray State Invitational...23rd in a field of 56 at rain-shortened Butler Spring Invitational (84)...59th out of 100 golfers at the EKU Lady Colonel Classic (82-82-83=247). 2008-09: The Aces’ #5 player with an 87.96 average...played in all 23 rounds...finished 24th out of 47 at the Butler Invitational (85-87=172)...shot a career low 78 in the opening round of the State Farm MVC Championship and finished 41st out of 50 (78-82-87=247)...placed 37th in the 62-player Butler Fall Invitational (85-81=166) and 58th out of 86 at the Draper Intercollegiate (84-83=167). High School: 2008 Evansville Junior Golf Association city champion...all-Big 8 Conference player and regional qualifier for three years at Mt. Vernon High School...qualified for the state tournament in 2007...averaged 76 as a senior to set a school record, and also set Mt. Vernon High School records for the lowest 18-hole score (72) and lowest nine-hole score (33)... MVP three years in a row at Mt. Vernon. Background: Alyssa Key...born in Evansville...daughter of Jimmy and Dena Key...has one younger brother, Sam...National Honor Society member...earned four letters in golf and two in swimming at MVHS...excellent student, majoring in communication. Why UE? “Because of Coach Hamilton and the team I compete with, as well as its prestige as a university.”
SYDNEY SKILES Sophomore Evansville, Ind. - Memorial Careen Rounds: 23 - Strokes: 1,981 Scoring Avg: 86.13 - Low Round: 76 (10/19/10) 2010-11: Played in all 23 rounds in 2010-11...averaged 86.25 in the fall and 86.0 in the spring for an 86.13 stroke average for entire freshman season...ranked #3 on the team...best finish in the fall was 18th out of 56 at Dayton Invitational (83-76=159)...low round was 76 at Dayton...finished 15th of 54 at BSC Ann Rhoads Invitational (89-79=168) and 26th of 55 at Butler Spring Invitational (8983=172) for top spring finishes. High School: Three-time all-city and three-time all-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference standout for the Tigers, coached by former UE golfer Jenny Effinger...state qualifier each of her four years...led Memorial to four straight team appearances in state finals...SIAC Tournament runnerup... shot 34 and 74 for her low 9- and 18-hole rounds. Personal: Sydney Lynn Skiles...born in Evansville...daughter of Zane and Lisa Skiles...expects to major in business. Why UE?: “UE has great academics along with a highly respected golf coach and program.”
CHELSEA ZUSAN Senior Avon, Indiana - Avon Careen Rounds: 55 - Strokes: 5,052 Scoring Avg: 91.85 - Low Round: 82 (3/23/10) 2010-11: Played in two tournaments in the fall, finishing 40th at Chris Banister Classic (94-8688=268) and 46th at SIU Collegiate (96-94=190)....played in all five tournaments in the spring, with a top finish of 42nd in field of 54 at BSC Ann Rhoads Invitational (89-92=181)...averaged 91.6 in the fall and 92.27 in the spring for a season average of 92.06, good for sixth best on the squad. 2009-10: UE’s #5 player at 91.09...shot a career-low 82 at the rain-shortened Butler Spring Invitational, tying for 18th place in a field of 56...shot in the 80s in nine of 22 rounds, including five of the last six. 2008-09: The Aces’ #7 player with a 92.65 average...played in 17 rounds...best finish in the spring was 28th in a field of 47 at the Butler Invitational (89-85=174)...top finish of the fall was 56th at Butler Invitational (93-90=183). High School: Two-time all-county team member...won 2007 Indy Junior Golf Tournament with a 76...honorable mention all-conference....averaged 82 as a senior...four-year letterwinner. Background: Chelsea Rae Zusan...born in Lake Forest, Ill...daughter of Greg and Debbie Zusan... one of four girls in the family...majoring in elementary education. Why UE? “I not only liked the school, but I felt very comfortable and safe. I also really liked the academic and sports programs.”
CATHY DOYLE
DANA HAYDEN
Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. - Chatard
Freshman Evansville, Ind. - Memorial
High School: Helped lead Chatard to its first appearance in the state finals in 2010... placed third in the Indianapolis city championship as a senior...sectional runner-up in 2010...also an outstanding basketball player...began her high school career at Hamilton Southeastern....Hamilton County golf champion in 2006 and a member of the Royals’ 2008-09 state championship golf team...coaches in high school included former UE player Megan Andress.
High School: Reached final 16 in Indiana Girls State Junior Championship in June, 2011...2010 IHSAA Mental Attitude Award winner, medalist at the IHSAA Regional, and a four-time state finalist for Evansville Memorial, coached by former UE player Jenny Effinger Koch...seven-time Evansville Junior Golfer of the Year, and a four-time All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference selection... won the 2009 Evansville high school city tournament and earned all-state honors from the Indiana Golf Coaches Association.
Personal: Catherine Rose Doyle...born in Indianapolis...daughter of John and Eileen Doyle...has two brothers...expects to major in sports communication.
Personal: Dana Leanne Hayden...born in Evansville...only child of Daniel and Donna Hayden...outstanding student who earned Environmental Science Award at Memorial... expects to major in sports management.
Why UE? “UE seems to be a great fit for me. I think it is an environment where I will be able to strive academically and athletically. I also believe I will be surrounded with people who truly care about me and my well-being.”
Why UE? “I have a rich family history with UE, and playing Division I golf for Coach Hamilton has been a major goal of mine. I also love the small school atmosphere and great academic reputation.”
Kelly Lamarche Freshman
JSU Classic Jacksonville, Ala. Sept. 5-7, 2010
Grace Abitz Lauren Ellerman Emily Johnson Alyssa Key Maggie Wood Sydney Skiles Chelsea Zusan
79-92-90=261 (38) 83-82-87=252 (35) 78-84-80=242 (T27) 90-80-88=258 (37) 79-84-78=241 (T24) 91-86-89=266 (39) 94-86-88=268 (40)
Birmingham Shootout Birmingham, Ala. Feb. 27-28, 2010
Grace Abitz Lauren Ellerman Emily Johnson Alyssa Key Maggie Wood Sydney Skiles Chelsea Zusan
94-93=187 (47) 83-91=175 (T28) Did not play 89-88=177 (T34) 83-80=163 (12) 89-79=168 (T15) 89-92=181 (42)
Cincinnati Classic Cincinnati, Ohio Sept. 20-21, 2010
88-90-80=258 (T80) 84-80-79=243 (T51) Did not play 85-86-84=255 (T74) 80-85-82=247 (T57) 88-83-86=257 (79) Did not play
Samford Intercoll. Trussville, Ala. March 14-15, 2011
78-84-81=243 (T23) 79-79-72=230 (T10) Did not play 88-82-96=266 (39) 76-79-81=236 (T15) 85-86-86=257 (35) 86-94-98=278 (43)
SIUE Invitational Edwardsville, Ill. Sept. 27-28, 2010
96-87=183 (T41) 86-89=175 (T34) 86-86=172 (T27) 87-87=174 (T32) 89-76=165 (T13) 93-87=180 (40) 96-94=190 (T46)
Butler Invitational Avon, Ind. March 28-29, 2011
108-94=202 (53) 86-87=173 (T27) Did not play 98-93=191 (T50) 89-80=169 (T18) 89-83=172 (26) 103-88=191 (T50)
Dayton Invitational Kettering, Ohio Oct. 18-19, 2010
84-87=171 (T41) 77-83=160 (T24) Did not play 80-86=166 (T35) 77-83=160 (T24) 83-76=159 (T18) Did not play
Indiana Intercoll. Columbus, Ind. April 4-5, 2011
Did not play 88-82=170 (T75) Did not play 83-87=170 (T75) 82-76=158 (T31) 86-95=181 (T84) 89-92=181 (T84)
Memphis Fall Inv. Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 25-26, 2010
91-102=193 (92) 84-82=166 (T55) Did not play 91-85=176 (T85) 80-76=156 (T19) 90-83=173 (T75) Did not play
MVC Championship Columbus, Ind. April 22-23, 2011
Did not play 87-80=167 (40) Did not play 97-92=189 (50) 81-82=163 (T31) 87-81=168 (T41) 90-94=184 (49)
Women’s records are since 1996 when sport was reinstated.
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Men’s Lowest Career Average
Women’s Lowest Career Average
(min. 75 rounds; records are since 1990) Kyle Reddington 74.87 2004-08 112 rounds / 8,385 strokes Matt Hunsaker 75.62 2005-09 94 rounds / 7,108 strokes Christian Poling 76.14 2007-10 83 rounds / 6,320 strokes Eric Steinback 76.27 1998-02 105 rounds / 8,008 strokes Chris Bouchard 76.41 2003-07 102.5 rounds / 7,832 strokes
(min. 70 rounds; records are since 1996) Crissy Higgins 80.49 2005-08 72 rounds / 5,795 strokes Maggie Wood 81.41 2007-11 90 rounds / 7,327 strokes Andrea Werner 81.96 1999-03 93 rounds / 7,622 strokes Vandi Gooch 83.04 2005-09 83 rounds / 6,892 strokes Helen Cuffe 83.32 2005-08 76 rounds / 6,332 strokes
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Tournaments Won Since 1990 2010 Dayton Flyer Invitational (men) - Michael Sainz/Parker Hensley tie 5th 2010 Butler Invitational (men) - Michael Sainz medalist as UE team wins 2010 BSU Cardinal Collegiate (men) - Michael Sainz 4th out of 84 2008 Butler Invitational (men) - Kyle Reddington medalist in 57-player field 2008 North/South Intercollegiate (women) - Katie Schoener 2nd out of 68 2005 Greg Palmer Eagle Classic (men) - Chris Bouchard 4th out of 48 2001 Drury Invitational (men) - Eric Steinback, Brian Kolheimer top 10 2001 Billiken Invitational (men) - Eric Steinback medalist in field of 80 1994 Butler Invitational (men) - Brent Miller’s 73 leads UE to victory 1993 Southern Indiana Invitational (men) - Aces top ten-team field 1992 Southern Indiana Invitational (men) - Troy Zollars’ 74 leads UE
Tournament Medalists Since 1990 Michael Sainz Maggie Wood Kyle Reddington Andrea Werner Andrea Werner Eric Steinback Brent Miller Brent Miller Troy Zollars Grant Skelton
2010 2010 2008 2003 2001 2001 1995 1994 1993 1991
Butler Invitational Ann Rhoads/BSC Butler Invitational Lady Herd Classic Lady Aces Invit. Biliken Invitational Davis & Elkins Invit. Brescia Invitational Brescia Invitational Indianapolis Invit.
UE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Three members of the University of Evansville Athletics Hall of Fame are golfers. The trio and their induction year include: 2007: Jeff Howerton 1990: John Vernasco 1987: Bob Walther
Lowest Rounds Since 1990 Men 64*% - Chris Bouchard (2007) 66 - Michael Sainz (2 in 2010), Michael Daum (2007), Shawn Marshall (2004), Jason Reddington (2002) 67 - Griffin Wood (2011), Parker Hensley (2010), Michael Sainz (2010), Kyle Reddington (2004), Brian Kohlmeier (2002) 68 - Andrew Luo (2011), Griffin Wood (2011), Neal Millay (2008), Matt Hunsaker (2008), Kyle Reddington (2006), Jason Reddington (2000), Eric Steinback (1998) % - lowest sub-par total (-7) in UE history
Women
68* - Crissy Higgins (2008) 71 - Andrea Werner (2002) 72 - Lauren Ellerman (2011), Vandi Gooch (2008), Katie Shoener (2008) 73 - nine players on 11 occasions * - All-time official school record
U.S. Amateur Championship Steve Kovaleski Pat Brandenburg Qualifiers Spencer Christian, 2006 (Hazeltine GC, Chaska, Minn.) Chris Bouchard, 2005 (Merion GC, Ardmore, Pa.)
Conference Team Champs 1986 (Midwestern Collegiate Conf.) 1983 (Indiana Collegiate Conf.) 1981 (Indiana Collegiate Conf.) 1980 (Indiana Collegiate Conf.) 1978 (Indiana Collegiate Conf.)
Conference Individual Champions Tom Nelson 1986 (MCC) John Vernasco 1984 (ICC) Jeff Howerton 1982 (ICC) Jeff Howerton 1981 (ICC) Eric Olinger/P. Norris 1978 (ICC)
Conference Coach of the Year Larry Lawrence Larry Lawrence Larry Lawrence Chuck Stewart Arad McCutehan
1986 (MCC) 1983 (ICC) 1981 (ICC) 1980 (ICC) 1978 (ICC)
Conference Most Valuable Golfer John Vernasco Jeff Howerton Jeff Howerton Eric Olinger Bob Walther
1984 (ICC) 1982 (ICC) 1981 (ICC) 1978 (ICC) 1969 (ICC)
First Team All-Conference Men: Chris Bouchard Jason Reddington Mike Birkenfeld
2005 (MVC) 2022 (MVC) 2002 (MVC)
Mike Limback Tom Nelson Mike Limback Wes Noble Jay Altmeyer Jeff Howerton
1992 (MCC) 1988 (MCC) 1987 (MCC) 1986 (MCC) 1986 (MCC) 1986 (MCC) 1985 (MCC) 1981 (MCC)
Women: Andrea Werner
2003 (MVC)
Academic Honors (National, Regional) Maggie Wood NGCA All-America 2011 Michael Sainz Cleveland Golf All-America 2011 Griffin Wood Cleveland Golf All-America 2011 Matt Hunsaker Cleveland Golf All-America 2008 Chris Bouchard Cleveland Golf All-America 2007 Chris Bouchard Cleveland Golf All-America 2006 Trent Tormoehlen District V At-Large Team 2001 Brent Miller All-America 3rd Team 1997 Brent Miller All-America 2nd Team 1996
Trent Tormoehlen Trent Tormoehlen Trent Tormoehlen Brent Miller Brent Miller Brent Miller
1st Team - 2002 1st Team - 2001 1st Team - 2000 1st Team - 1997 1st Team - 1996 1st Team - 1995
Women: Andrea Werner
1st Team - 2003
MVC Golfers of the Week Men: Michael Sainz Kyle Reddington Matt Hunsaker Christian Poling Michael Daum Michael Daum Aaron Zander Kyle Reddington Shawn Marshall Paul Gadient Brian Kohlmeier Eric Steinback Eric Steinback Eric Steinback Brent Miller Brent Miller Brent Miller
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Women:
Maggie Wood Vandi Gooch Crissy Higgins Vandi Gooch MVC Scholar-Athlete Ann Boarman First Team Andrea Werner Men: Andrea Werner Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2009 Andrea Werner Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2008 Andrea Werner Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2007 Andrea Werner Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2007 Jenny Effinger Alex Kopko 1st Team - 2006 Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2006 Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2005
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