2011-12 Golf Yearbook

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 colleg-es 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 [email protected].

-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 ar-rival in 2002. Not surprisingly, Hamilton was chosen in 2006 by the Indiana PGA as one of the state’s top 10 golf instructors.

A certifi ed PGA Professional, and former co-owner of Hamilton Golf Course in Evans-ville, 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 refl ected in the teams he coaches at UE. The Aces’ men rose in the Missouri Val-ley Conference Championship standings from eighth to seventh to fi fth in Hamilton’s fi rst 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 fi nishes 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 ath-lete who possesses the characteristics of team spirit, hard work and leadership that made Meg Dettwiler an important fi gure in the Evansville community.

Men’s RosterJosiah Ashba Jr. Bloomington, Ind.

Sam Cobb Jr. Bedford, Ind.

Parker Hensley So. San Antonio, Texas

Andrew Luo Sr. Fengyuan City, Taiwan

Neal Millay Sr. Paducah, Ky.

Bryan Milloy Jr. Nashville, 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

Griffi n Wood Sr. Booneville, Ind.

Women’s RosterCathy Doyle Fr. Indianapolis, Ind.

Lauren Ellerman Sr. West Chester, Ohio

Dana Hayden Fr. Evansville, Ind.

Alyssa Key Sr. Mt. Vernon, Ind.

Kelly Lamarche Fr. Chesterfi eld, Mo.

Sydney Skiles So. Evansville, Ind.

Chelsea Zusan Sr. Avon, Ind.

ANDREW LUOSenior

Fengyuan City, Taiwan - The Winchendon SchoolCareen 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 fi nish was seventh in a fi eld 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...fi nished 4th out of 92 at Samford In-tercollegiate (73-68=141) and shot a career-low 68 in fi nal 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 fi nal round...20th of 75 at Samford Intercollegiate (73-69-82=224) in February, where he shot his fi rst 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 Invi-tational (73-72-78=223), including his career low in the second round...61st in a fi eld 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 off ers the excellent academic education and will train to become a successful student-athlete.”

NEAL MILLAYSenior

Paducah, Ky. - HeathCareen Rounds: 59 - Strokes: 4,531


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, fi nishing 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 fi nish was 29th in a fi eld 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 Griffi n Wood for low stroke average at 76.21...the only UE player to fi nish 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)...fi nished third on the squad at the MVC Championship (81-77-78=236)... in the fall, fi nished fourth in a fi eld 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 fi nished 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 PAREDESSenior

Asuncion, Paraguay - Pan American InternationalCareen Rounds: 5 - Strokes: 400


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 fi eld of 99 at the Dayton Flyer Invitational...did not play in any spring tournaments.

2008-09: Saw his fi rst collegiate competition at the Butler Fall Invitational, where he fi nished 88th in the fi eld of 95 (79-85-76=240)...did not play in any spring tournaments.

High School: Second place fi nisher 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 SAINZSenior

Elgin, Ill. - LarkinCareen 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 (66-66-69=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...fi fth 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 (72-70-75=217)...averaged 76.0 in the spring, but had two strong tournaments after a slow start, fi nishing 9th of 78 at Hoosier Invitational (76-69-68=213) and 12th of 88 at Yestingsmeier Invitational (72-75-76=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, fi nishing 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 aver-age 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 fi nishing sixth out of 85, and at the State Farm MVC Championship (78-75-76=229) by fi nishing 11th in a fi eld of 45...also fi nished 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 fi nish was 47th out of 87 at the John Dallio Memorial (78-79-72=229).

High School: Finished 29th at IHSA 3A state fi nals...three-time all-conference and four-time aca-demic 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 Granfl or Sainz...born June 1, 1990 in Chicago, Ill...son of Carlos and Rose Sainz...has one brother, Carlos, who fi nished 55th in the 2008 NCAA Golf Championship for Missis-sippi 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 profes-sors; also, the competitive conference that the Evansville golf team plays in.”

GRIFFIN WOODSenior

Boonville, Ind. - BoonvilleCareen Rounds: 78 - Strokes: 5,867


Qualifi ed 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 tourna-ments in the fall, and ranked 14th in Missouri Valley Conference with 74.80 average...best fi nish 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 fi nishes 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 (78-74-78=230)...has now fi nished 20th, 16th and 9th in his three MVC Championships...fi rst 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 team-high 24 times...second behind Michael Sainz in the spring season with a 75.88 average...fi nished eighth in a fi eld of 56 at the Butler Invitational (77-77=154), 12th out of 70 at the TSU Big Blue Invitational (72-74-71=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 fi nish was 30th out of 95 at the Butler Invitational.

High School: Winner of three Plantations Junior Golf Tour events...Big 8 Conference champion for Boon-ville High School...also won Memorial Invitational and Warrick County Invitational.

Background: Griffi n 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 fi nished 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 ASHBAJunior

Bloomington, Ind. - EdgewoodCareen Rounds: 14 - Strokes: 1,101


2010-11: Finished 7th on the squad with a 78.19 season average...played in two fall tournaments, fi nishing 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, fi nishing 76th at both Butler Invitational and Yestingsmeier Invitational.

2009-10: Played in one tournament, shooting 84, 79 and 78 at the Skyhawk Classic, to fi nish 79th in a fi eld of 87.

High School: Helped lead Edgewood to three straight Western Indiana Conference champion-ships, 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 COBBJunior

Bedford, Ind. - Bedford-North LawrenceCareen Rounds: 8 - Strokes: 629


2010-11: Played in two spring tournaments, fi nishing 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 fi nish tied for 56th in a fi eld of 90.

High School: Three-time all-Hoosier Hills Conference selection...conference tourney medalist in 2008, state qualifi er 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 MILLOYJunior

Nashville, Ind. - Brown CountyCareen Rounds: 3 - Strokes: 245


2010-11: Played in one fall tournament, shooting 83 in each round of Michigan State Fossum Classic to fi nish 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...hon-orable 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 HENSLEYSophomore

San Antonio, Texas - Ronald ReaganCareen Rounds: 23 - Strokes: 1,788


2010-11: Outstanding addition to the team who fi nished fi fth 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, fi nishing second of 66 at Butler Invitational at 5-under par (71-67-70=208) and a team-best fi fth of 85 at Dayton Invitational (71-76=147)...helped lead team to fi rst place in both tournaments...74.3 stroke average in the fall was second best behind Michael Sainz....played in fi ve of the six spring tourna-ments, with a top fi nish of 48th in the 78-man Hoosier Invitational (78-75-73=226)...fi nished 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 Bracken-ridge Park with a 64...led high school to second place fi nish 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 NIEMEIERSophomore

Evansville, Ind. - Mater DeiCareen Rounds: 10 - Strokes: 769


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 (78-79-74=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...fi nished 29th in a fi eld 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 fi rst 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.”

NEWCOMERSQUINN VILNEFF

SophomoreAmherstburg, Ontario - St. Thomas of Villanova

Transfer from Niagara University

A.J. NAASFreshman

Evansville, Ind.

Josiah Ashba Did not play 72-79-77=228 (T42) 73-75-71=219 (T25) Did not play Did not playParker Hensley 77-76=153 (T25) 71-67-70=208 (2) 76-79-80=235 (T75) 71-76=147 (T5) 89-86=175 (T74)Andrew Luo 75-78=153 (T25) 76-75-73=224 (T25) 74-71-75=220 (T29) 74-74=148 (T7) 71-77=148 (5)Neal Millay Did not play 75-81-73=229 (T45) 72-72-79=223 (T36) Did not play 83-84=167 (T63)Bryan Milloy 83-83=166 (T76) Did not play Did not play Did not play Did not playCraig Niemeier Did not play 78-79-74=231 (51) 76-75-77=228 (T57) Did not play 77-80=157 (T29)Michael Sainz 75-74=149 (T7) 66-66-69=201 (1) 72-70-75=217 (T17) 74-73=147 (T5) 75-80=155 (T20)Tim Simmons 81-76=157 (T48) 74-73-79=226 (T35) 74-74-71=219 (T25) 73-80=153 (T28) 80-81=161 (T46)Griffi n Wood 76-78=154 (T31) 72-69-72=213 (T5) 79-70-76=225 (T41) 80-76=156 (T38) Did not play

MSU Fossum Inv.

East Lansing, Mich.

Sept. 11-12, 2010

Butler Invitational

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 4-5, 2010

UT-Martin Skyhawk Cl.

Buchanan, Tenn.

Oct. 11-12, 2010

Dayton Invitational

Kettering, Ohio

Oct. 18-19, 2010

Jackson State Inter.

Philadelphia, Miss.

Feb. 20-21, 2011

Josiah Ashba Did not play 91-81=172 (T76) Did not play 82-75-84=241 (T76) Did not playParker Hensley Did not play 81-84=165 (T68) 78-75-73=226 (T48) 80-81-78=239 (T72) 77-80-83=240 (T32)Andrew Luo 73-68=141 (4) 79-74=153 (T29) 70-72-76=218 (T18) 80-75-79=234 (T50) 79-75-85=239 (T28)Neal Millay Did not play 79-85=164 (T65) Did not play Did not play Did not playCraig Niemeier 77-76=153 (T47) Did not play Did not play Did not play Did not playMichael Sainz 78-76=154 (T55) 77-82=195 (T49) 76-69-68=213 (T9) 72-75-76=223 (T12) 76-78-82=236 (24)Tim Simmons 77-78=155 (T59) 76-85=161 (T57) 73-74-84=231 (T66) 81-80-76=237 (T61) 81-75-81=237 (T25)Griffi n Wood 74-73=147 (T13) 73-73=146 (T5) 71-68-73=212 (T4) 75-79-72=226 (T20) 78-74-78=230 (T9)

Samford Intercoll.

Trussville, Ala.

March 7-8, 2011

Butler Intercoll.

Avon, Ind.

March 28-29, 2011

Hoosier Invitational

Bloomington, Ind.

April 9-10, 2011

Earl Yestingsmeier Int.

Muncie, Ind.

April 16-17, 2011

MVC ChampionshipLake of the Ozarks, Mo.

April 25-26, 2011

LAUREN ELLERMANSenior

West Chester, Ohio - Lakota WestCareen Rounds: 69 - Strokes: 5,655


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 fi nish in fall was 24th in a fi eld of 56 at Dayton Invitational (77-83=160)...also broke 80 in fi nal 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 fi nal round of Samford Intercollegiate, and fi nished tied for 10th in a fi eld of 46 (79-79-72=230) to lead UE...also fi nished in top half of Butler Spring Invitational, tying for 27th in fi eld 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...fi nished ninth in a fi eld 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 (75-78-79=232)...low round was 75.

2008-09: UE’s #2 player with an 81.82 average...number one on the squad at the MVC Champion-ship...fi nished 10th in a fi eld 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 fi nished 28th out of 50 in the State Farm MVC Tournament (78-75-88=241)...in the fall, fi nished 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 fi rst 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 KEYSenior

Mt. Vernon, Ind. - Mt. VernonCareen Rounds: 70 - Strokes: 6,130


2010-11: Played all 12 rounds in the fall...85.75 stroke average was third best among returning players...best fi nishes 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 fi nish with an 87.91 stroke average for the entire season...best spring fi nish was 34th in fi eld 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 fi eld 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...fi nished 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 fi nished 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 qualifi er for three years at Mt. Vernon High School...qualifi ed for the state tourna-ment 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 SKILESSophomore

Evansville, Ind. - MemorialCareen Rounds: 23 - Strokes: 1,981


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 fi nish in the fall was 18th out of 56 at Dayton Invitational (83-76=159)...low round was 76 at Dayton...fi nished 15th of 54 at BSC Ann Rhoads Invitational (89-79=168) and 26th of 55 at Butler Spring Invitational (89-83=172) for top spring fi nishes.

High School: Three-time all-city and three-time all-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference stand-out for the Tigers, coached by former UE golfer Jenny Effi nger...state qualifi er each of her four years...led Memorial to four straight team appearances in state fi nals...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 ZUSANSenior

Avon, Indiana - AvonCareen Rounds: 55 - Strokes: 5,052


2010-11: Played in two tournaments in the fall, fi nishing 40th at Chris Banister Classic (94-86-88=268) and 46th at SIU Collegiate (96-94=190)....played in all fi ve tournaments in the spring, with a top fi nish of 42nd in fi eld 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 Invita-tional, tying for 18th place in a fi eld of 56...shot in the 80s in nine of 22 rounds, including fi ve of the last six.

2008-09: The Aces’ #7 player with a 92.65 average...played in 17 rounds...best fi nish in the spring was 28th in a fi eld of 47 at the Butler Invitational (89-85=174)...top fi nish 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 DOYLEFreshman

Indianapolis, Ind. - Chatard

High School: Helped lead Chatard to its fi rst appearance in the state fi nals 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.

Personal: Catherine Rose Doyle...born in Indianapolis...daughter of John and Eileen Doyle...has two brothers...expects to major in sports communication.

Why UE? “UE seems to be a great fi t 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.”

DANA HAYDENFreshman

Evansville, Ind. - Memorial

High School: Reached fi nal 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 fi nalist for Evansville Memorial, coached by former UE player Jenny Effi n-ger 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 tourna-ment and earned all-state honors from the Indiana Golf Coaches Association.

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? “I have a rich family history with UE, and playing Division I golf for Coach Ham-ilton has been a major goal of mine. I also love the small school atmosphere and great academic reputation.”

Grace Abitz 79-92-90=261 (38) 88-90-80=258 (T80) 96-87=183 (T41) 84-87=171 (T41) 91-102=193 (92)Lauren Ellerman 83-82-87=252 (35) 84-80-79=243 (T51) 86-89=175 (T34) 77-83=160 (T24) 84-82=166 (T55)Emily Johnson 78-84-80=242 (T27) Did not play 86-86=172 (T27) Did not play Did not playAlyssa Key 90-80-88=258 (37) 85-86-84=255 (T74) 87-87=174 (T32) 80-86=166 (T35) 91-85=176 (T85)Maggie Wood 79-84-78=241 (T24) 80-85-82=247 (T57) 89-76=165 (T13) 77-83=160 (T24) 80-76=156 (T19)Sydney Skiles 91-86-89=266 (39) 88-83-86=257 (79) 93-87=180 (40) 83-76=159 (T18) 90-83=173 (T75)Chelsea Zusan 94-86-88=268 (40) Did not play 96-94=190 (T46) Did not play Did not play

JSU Classic

Jacksonville, Ala.

Sept. 5-7, 2010

Cincinnati Classic

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sept. 20-21, 2010

SIUE Invitational

Edwardsville, Ill.

Sept. 27-28, 2010

Dayton Invitational

Kettering, Ohio

Oct. 18-19, 2010

Memphis Fall Inv.

Memphis, Tenn.

Oct. 25-26, 2010

Grace Abitz 94-93=187 (47) 78-84-81=243 (T23) 108-94=202 (53) Did not play Did not playLauren Ellerman 83-91=175 (T28) 79-79-72=230 (T10) 86-87=173 (T27) 88-82=170 (T75) 87-80=167 (40)Emily Johnson Did not play Did not play Did not play Did not play Did not playAlyssa Key 89-88=177 (T34) 88-82-96=266 (39) 98-93=191 (T50) 83-87=170 (T75) 97-92=189 (50)Maggie Wood 83-80=163 (12) 76-79-81=236 (T15) 89-80=169 (T18) 82-76=158 (T31) 81-82=163 (T31)Sydney Skiles 89-79=168 (T15) 85-86-86=257 (35) 89-83=172 (26) 86-95=181 (T84) 87-81=168 (T41)Chelsea Zusan 89-92=181 (42) 86-94-98=278 (43) 103-88=191 (T50) 89-92=181 (T84) 90-94=184 (49)

Birmingham Shootout

Birmingham, Ala.

Feb. 27-28, 2010

Samford Intercoll.

Trussville, Ala.

March 14-15, 2011

Butler Invitational

Avon, Ind.

March 28-29, 2011

Indiana Intercoll.

Columbus, Ind.

April 4-5, 2011

MVC Championship

Columbus, Ind.

April 22-23, 2011

Kelly LamarcheFreshman

Women’s records are since 1996 when sport was reinstated.

Men’s LowestCareer Average

(min. 75 rounds; records are since 1990)1. Kyle Reddington 74.87 2004-08 112 rounds / 8,385 strokes2. Matt Hunsaker 75.62 2005-09 94 rounds / 7,108 strokes3. Christian Poling 76.14 2007-10 83 rounds / 6,320 strokes4. Eric Steinback 76.27 1998-02 105 rounds / 8,008 strokes5. Chris Bouchard 76.41 2003-07 102.5 rounds / 7,832 strokes

Women’s LowestCareer Average

(min. 70 rounds; records are since 1996)1. Crissy Higgins 80.49 2005-08 72 rounds / 5,795 strokes2. Maggie Wood 81.41 2007-11 90 rounds / 7,327 strokes3. Andrea Werner 81.96 1999-03 93 rounds / 7,622 strokes4. Vandi Gooch 83.04 2005-09 83 rounds / 6,892 strokes5. Helen Cuff e 83.32 2005-08 76 rounds / 6,332 strokes

Tournaments Won Since 19902010 Dayton Flyer Invitational (men) - Michael Sainz/Parker Hensley tie 5th

2010 Butler Invitational (men) - Michael Sainz medalist as UE team wins2010 BSU Cardinal Collegiate (men) - Michael Sainz 4th out of 84

2008 Butler Invitational (men) - Kyle Reddington medalist in 57-player fi eld2008 North/South Intercollegiate (women) - Katie Schoener 2nd out of 68

2005 Greg Palmer Eagle Classic (men) - Chris Bouchard 4th out of 482001 Drury Invitational (men) - Eric Steinback, Brian Kolheimer top 102001 Billiken Invitational (men) - Eric Steinback medalist in fi eld of 801994 Butler Invitational (men) - Brent Miller’s 73 leads UE to victory1993 Southern Indiana Invitational (men) - Aces top ten-team fi eld

1992 Southern Indiana Invitational (men) - Troy Zollars’ 74 leads UE

UE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

Th ree members of the University of Evansville Athletics Hall of Fame are golfers. Th e trio and their induction year include:

2007: Jeff Howerton1990: John Vernasco1987: Bob Walther

Tournament Medalists Since 1990 Michael Sainz 2010 Butler Invitational Maggie Wood 2010 Ann Rhoads/BSC Kyle Reddington 2008 Butler Invitational Andrea Werner 2003 Lady Herd Classic Andrea Werner 2001 Lady Aces Invit. Eric Steinback 2001 Biliken Invitational Brent Miller 1995 Davis & Elkins Invit. Brent Miller 1994 Brescia Invitational Troy Zollars 1993 Brescia Invitational Grant Skelton 1991 Indianapolis Invit.

Lowest Rounds Since 1990Men

64*% - Chris Bouchard (2007)66 - Michael Sainz (2 in 2010), Michael Daum (2007), Shawn Marshall (2004), Jason Reddington (2002)67 - Griffi n Wood (2011), Parker Hensley (2010), Michael Sainz (2010), Kyle Reddington (2004), Brian Kohlmeier (2002)68 - Andrew Luo (2011), Griffi n 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

Women68* - 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 offi cial school record

U.S. Amateur Championship Qualifi ers

Spencer Christian, 2006 (Hazeltine GC, Chaska, Minn.)Chris Bouchard, 2005 (Merion GC, Ardmore, Pa.)

Conference Team Champs1986 (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 1986 (MCC)Larry Lawrence 1983 (ICC)Larry Lawrence 1981 (ICC)Chuck Stewart 1980 (ICC)Arad McCutehan 1978 (ICC)

Conference Most Valuable Golfer

John Vernasco 1984 (ICC)Jeff Howerton 1982 (ICC)Jeff Howerton 1981 (ICC)Eric Olinger 1978 (ICC)Bob Walther 1969 (ICC)

First Team All-ConferenceMen:

Chris Bouchard 2005 (MVC)Jason Reddington 2022 (MVC)Mike Birkenfeld 2002 (MVC)

Steve Kovaleski 1992 (MCC)Pat Brandenburg 1988 (MCC)Mike Limback 1987 (MCC)Tom Nelson 1986 (MCC)Mike Limback 1986 (MCC)Wes Noble 1986 (MCC)Jay Altmeyer 1985 (MCC)Jeff Howerton 1981 (MCC)

Women:Andrea Werner 2003 (MVC)

Academic Honors (National, Regional)

Maggie Wood NGCA All-America 2011Michael Sainz Cleveland Golf All-America 2011Griffi n Wood Cleveland Golf All-America 2011Matt Hunsaker Cleveland Golf All-America 2008Chris Bouchard Cleveland Golf All-America 2007Chris Bouchard Cleveland Golf All-America 2006Trent Tormoehlen District V At-Large Team 2001Brent Miller All-America 3rd Team 1997Brent Miller All-America 2nd Team 1996

MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team

Men:Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2009Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2008Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2007Matt Hunsaker 1st Team - 2007Alex Kopko 1st Team - 2006Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2006Chris Bouchard 1st Team - 2005

Trent Tormoehlen 1st Team - 2002Trent Tormoehlen 1st Team - 2001Trent Tormoehlen 1st Team - 2000Brent Miller 1st Team - 1997Brent Miller 1st Team - 1996Brent Miller 1st Team - 1995

Women:Andrea Werner 1st Team - 2003

MVC Golfers of the WeekMen:

Michael Sainz 3/31/10Kyle Reddington 3/26/08Matt Hunsaker 10/17/07Christian Poling 10/17/07Michael Daum 4/11/07Michael Daum 10/4/06Aaron Zander 11/2/05Kyle Reddington 2/25/05Shawn Marshall 9/29/04Paul Gadient 10/29/03Brian Kohlmeier 4/2/03Eric Steinback 4/19/01Eric Steinback 3/29/00Eric Steinback 10/28/98Brent Miller 10/31/95Brent Miller 4/25/95Brent Miller 10/18/94

Women:Maggie Wood 2/24/10Vandi Gooch 9/10/08Crissy Higgins 3/11/08Vandi Gooch 10/24/07Ann Boarman 10/22/03Andrea Werner 4/4/03Andrea Werner 3/20/03Andrea Werner 10/2/02Andrea Werner 9/18/02Andrea Werner 3/26/02Jenny Effi nger 10/24/00

Th anks to everyone in the Ace In Th e Hole Club, which provides funding for tournaments, equip-ment and travel for the UE golf teams. To be-come a member, contact Coach Jim Hamilton at (812) 589-9944 or at [email protected].

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