2012-13 UNLV Men's Golf Guide

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rebels On The PGA Tour

Eight former UNLV men's golfers are currently on the PGA Tour and have won a combined 18 PGA Tour titles.

A t the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the PGA Tour's annual stop in Las Vegas, the Rebel Ranch was cre-ated. The Rebel Ranch was a UNLV-branded hospitality area on the

18th fairway at TPC Summerlin that offered an up-close view of the finishing hole with indoor and outdoor seating. Special UNLV programming took place each day of the PGA Tour event, but most notable was the UNLV Men's Golf Day. The Rebels' 1998 national championship team was celebrated and many of that team's members were on hand, including head coach Dwaine Knight, to participate in a round-table discussion.

At the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a round-table discussion was held with Coach Knight, former Rebels on the PGA Tour and members of UNLV's 1998 national championship team. It was hosted by Jack Sheehan.

UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open's Rebel Ranch event.

RebeLs’ ALL-Time PGA TOuR ROsTeR

Player ...........................At UNLV ...........On Tour .......VictoriesJeremy Anderson ..........1996-00 ..............2001Chad Campbell ..............1995-96 ...........2001-SA ..............4Ed Fryatt ........................1991-94 ...........2000-02Andres Gonzales ...........2003-06 ...........2011-SACharley Hoffman............1995-99 ...........2006-SA ..............2Skip Kendall ...................1982-86 ...........1993-SABill Lunde .......................1993-98 ...........2009-SA ..............1Ryan Moore ...................2001-05 ...........2006-SA ..............2Ted Oh ...........................1995-97 ..............2008Chris Riley .....................1992-96 ...........1999-SA ..............1Adam Scott ....................1998-99 ...........2003-SA ..............8


The marquee outside of the Thomas & Mack Center promoted the Rebel Ranch event in advance. Coach

Knight and Charley Hoffman wore mustaches as part of the "Get Your Reb On" campaign.

The marquee outside of the Thomas & Mack Center

UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup Standings.

UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup standings: Charley Hoffman was fourth, Adam Scott was 19th and Ryan Moore was 21st.

Chad Campbell, Charley Hoffman and Bill Lunde.

Chris Berry, Jeremy Anderson and Chris Riley during the discussion.Many athletics department members were in attendance including the UNLV cheerleaders.

Letter from the President:

In 1988, the Rebel Golf Foundation was formed to encourage and promote a UNLV Men’s Golf

program and compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics and academics. With the support

of the Board and all the Rebel Golf Foundation members, the foundation continues to remain

strong and provide the financial support that the UNLV Men’s Golf Team needs to continue to

flourish both on and off the golf course. The Board will continue in the coming year to pursue its

fund raising efforts in order to continue the mandate of the foundation by those who founded it.

This organization was started by community leaders in Southern Nevada and continues to be

supported by community leaders, former players and their parents, and other interested parties

who love the game of golf. The Rebel Golf Foundation works in conjunction with UNLV’s

President, Athletic Director, and Golf Coaches to further the efforts of the UNLV Men’s Golf

Team by providing financial assistance and counsel. With that support, the UNLV Men’s Golf

Team has become a golf program with a national reputation for athletic excellence, scholarship

and personal achievement. The important annual contributions of the Rebel Golf Foundation’s

approximately 200 members, combined with other outside contributions, will assure the contin-

ued grown of the program’s endowment. The annual contributions of the members of the Rebel

Golf Foundation are critical to the health and financial stability of this foundation. On behalf of

the Board of Directors and all of those who benefit from the Rebel Golf Foundation, we thank

each member and contributor for their support, especially during these tough economic times.

As the 2013 campaign begins, there are currently seven former Rebels with full PGA Tour play-

ing privileges, six of whom have at least one or more PGA Tour victories to their credit. Former

Rebels won this past year on both the PGA Tour and the Web.com Tour. While the Rebel Golf

Foundation is extremely proud of these young men for their accomplishments on the golf course,

we are equally proud of how they handle themselves professionally, their loyalty to the univer-

sity, and to the Rebel Golf program. The Foundation can also be proud of all the former players

who pursued careers in other professions, becoming businessmen, attorneys, leaders in their com-

munities, and even assistant golf coaches. With your continued contribution and the hard work

of my fellow board members and officers, the Rebel Golf Foundation can continue to help our

student athletes receive a quality education while annually competing for a national champion-

ship. Through the combined efforts of the Rebel Golf Foundation, Coach Knight, Coach Deacon,

and your efforts, we can maintain one of the preeminent collegiate golf programs in the country.

Daniel J. Albregts

From The Presidents

student athletes receive a quality education while annually competing for a national champion

ship. Through the combined efforts of the Rebel Golf Foundation, Coach Knight, Coach Deacon,

and your efforts, we can maintain one of the preeminent collegiate golf programs in the country.

Ever since its first classroom opened in 1957, UNLV has been on the rise in the world of higher education. From dusty lots with only a few buildings to a lush, ever-expanding setting, the campus has continued

to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. The University boasts nationally competitive business programs and a school of hotel administration that attracts students from around the globe. But with 246 degree programs in 15 schools and colleges, UNLV offers the student-athlete an array of educational opportunities. UNLV maintains an academic support system for its student-athletes that is designed to ensure success on and off the fields of play. Housed in the Academic Success Center, academic advisors work with the 17 men’s and women’s sports ensuring student-athletes receive personalized care regard-ing their progress in education. Advisors work with their sport-specific student-athletes in schedul-ing, tutoring, degree progress and NCAA eligibility. Providing even greater challenges, students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average can apply for entrance into UNLV’s honors program.

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Rebel Golf And AcademicsRebel golf boasted yet another outstanding year in the class-room in 2011-12. Carl Jonson and Kurt Kitayama each received Academic All-Mountain West accolades. To be eligible for selec-tion to the Academic All-MW team, student-athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the school while main-taining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant contributor on their team. Also, Jonson and Colby Smith were named MW Scholar-Athletes, Smith for the fourth time. The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two aca-demic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumu-lative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.

In both 2010-11 and 2009-10, three Rebel golfers earned Academic All-MW, while in 2008-09, two were recognized. In both 2007-08 and 2006-07, four were honored, and in 2005-06, six Rebel golfers were on the academic all-conference team. In 2004-05, UNLV had eight such honorees - a group that was led by former student-athlete Ryan Moore, who was named a second team Academic All-American. Moore was just the second Rebel ever to earn that distinction. Over the last decade, Rebel golf has had 12 All-America Scholars and four Academic All-Americans.

The UNLV men’s golf program has a current string of 18 straight semesters with a 3.0 team grade point average or higher and the squad's 3.34 team GPA in the spring of 2007 was its highest since fall of 1996. In the fall of 2011, the team earned a 3.21 cumulative GPA.

Former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore became just the second Rebel ever to earn Academic All-America honors when he was named to the second team in 2004-05.

“Success in the classroom is essential to success on the golf course, so we offer our student-athletes as much support academically as they get athletically. Academics are and must remain the top priority for our student-athletes.” -- David Jackson, Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and Men's Golf Academic Advisor

Former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore became just the second Rebel ever to earn second Rebel ever to earn second Rebel ever to earn Academic All-America honors when he was named to the second team in 2004-05.

Two-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and Parker Award Winner Scott Lander was joined by head coach Dwaine Knight and his wife, Debbie, at his graduation.

Academics

sOuTHeRN HiGHLANDs GOLF CLubPar: ..................................................................................................72Yardage: .....................................................................................7,510Course Rating: .............................................................................74.4Designers: ..................................................... Robert Trent Jones, Sr.........................................................................Robert Trent Jones, Jr.Opened: .......................................................................... April 1, 2000Superintendent: ......................................Randy Lee & Andy HawkinsDirector of Golf: .............................................................Jay BeckmanPro Shop Phone: .......................................................... 702-263-1000

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When Southern Highlands opened its doors and fairways in 2000, the advance billing foretold that it was going to be a great course, clearly one of the elite new private clubs in America. It’s apparent that the

hype was totally justified. Golf Digest placed Southern Highlands in its top six best new private clubs in the country and ranked it as the best new private club in the Western U.S. How fitting, then, that the UNLV golf program, with a recent national championship and a history of being ranked near the top of the college golf standings, should choose Southern Highlands as its official home course. "Being so close to McCarran Airport, Southern Highlands is one of the first places we like to take a new recruit and his parents when they come to town," UNLV golf head coach Dwaine Knight says. "Just one look out at the course from the clubhouse veranda, with its panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas valley, provides a great first impression of our city and the wonderful facilities available to a young man considering our program.” With $40 million (exclusive of land costs) and a rare collaboration of architects Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr., Southern Highlands offers 18 distinctly beautiful and unique golf holes which honor the land upon which they are sculpted. Just six

months after the course opened, it was deemed worthy by the $4.25 million Invensys Classic PGA Tour event to join the three-course rotation. One of many holes that had the world’s best golfers buzzing was the 622-yard uphill par-5 18th, with its split fairway and 16 acres of land and meandering water and sand. The hole affords a great view of the $16 million clubhouse, where golfers convene shortly after their rounds to take in the scenery and discuss the joys and challenges of playing Southern Highlands. The collaboration between this wonderful new nationally ranked golf club and a proud UNLV championship golf program is a perfect marriage of class, beauty and distinction.

18TH HOLeThe finishing hole is the longest on the course, a massive 622-yard, par 5. The fairway is bisected by a stream. Playing the hole uphill and to the left is more dangerous but presents a shorter route and a better shot into the green. Taking the low road to the right will keep you out of trouble most of the way, but leaves you with a blind shot across water to the green. The choice is all yours.

Home Course

FAb uLOus FACiLiTies“Just one look out at the course from the clubhouse veranda, with its panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas valley, provides a great first impression of our city and the wonderful facilities available to a young man considering our program.”

-- Head Coach Dwaine Knight

8TH HOLe Though the par-3 eighth hole is only 167 yards, the combination of water and sand in front of the green can make its length a bit deceiving. Club selection is critical. Trust the yardage book and make your mistakes long. Short is trouble.

17TH HOLeNo. 17 at Southern Highlands is one of the most challenging par 3's you're likely to face. It's 217 yards from the back tee with water flowing from here all the way around the peninsula green. Sand protects the front right and back left green so there's not much room for error.

Home Course

5TH HOLe The fifth hole is a short, 365-yard, par 4 that dares players to fire at the green from the tee. However, to do so, you must carry water all the way. The more prudent will use a long-iron or fairway wood from the tee and be left with a short pitch to the green.

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1. Sept. 9-10 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational Eisenhower Golf Club, Colorado Springs, Colo.2. Sept. 23-25 PING/Golfweek Preview Capital City Club, Atlanta, Ga.3. Oct. 8-9 Jack Nicklaus Invitational Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio4. Oct. 15-16 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Old Overton Club, Birmingham, Ala.5. Oct. 22-23 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate NMSU Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M.

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6. Feb. 20-22 John Burns Intercollegiate Turtle Bay Resort, Turtle Bay, Hawaii7. March 8-10 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters Southern Highlands Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nev.8. March 16-17 National Invitational Tournament Omni Tucson National Resort, Tucson, Ariz.9. Apr. 5-7 ASU Thunderbird Invitational Karsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz.10. Apr. 13-14 Morris Williams Invitational University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, Texas

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11. May 3-5 Mountain West Championship Omni Tucson National Resort, Tucson, Ariz.12. May 16-18 NCAA Regional One of six sites (Baton Rouge, La.; Tallahassee, Fla.; Columbus, Ohio; Fayetteville, Ark.; Pullman, Wash.; Tempe, Ariz.)13. May 28-June 2 NCAA Championship Capital City Club, Atlanta, Ga.

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TRAVeL iN sTyLe“Again, we are going to play against the best teams and play in the best venues to prepare us to compete for another national championship.” -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight

To help its student-athletes balance the rigorous demands of the college curriculum with its intense travel schedule, UNLV flies to some of its tournaments via private jet. Thanks to the support of many local enterprises, the Rebels are able to reduce both travel time and missed classes, and find more opportunities to focus on academics.

The Rebels’ schedule will carry them from the desert southwest of Arizona and New Mexico, north to Colorado and Ohio, down south to Alabama, Georgia and Texas, and across the ocean to Hawaii. The Mountain West Championship will be played in Tucson, Ariz., for a seventh consecutive year, while the NCAA Regionals will be held at six different sites for the fifth time. The Rebels will also play right here in Las Vegas in March when they host the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. This year's NCAA Championship will be played in Atlanta, Ga., at the Capital City Club.

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The Rebels take advantage of state-of-the-art work-out facilities and physical therapy equipment.

Rebel golfers have the incomparable opportunity to come under the tutelage of one of the nation’s leaders in physical therapy, Keith Kleven.

A clinical educator and researcher, Kleven has bachelor’s and master’s degrees and served a one year residency in physical therapy under the school of Physical Therapy and Medicine at the University of Southern California, and is a certified athletic trainer. Kleven has been a groundbreaker in his emerging field for more than 30 years and has been directly involved with the UNLV golf program since 1989. He was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame as part of its 2005 class. Currently the owner/director of the Keith Kleven Institute of Orthopaedic Sports and Dance Rehabilitation in Las Vegas, he is a clinical instructor for 18 colleges and universities as well as the personal trainer and therapist for many U.S. sports teams, professional

teams, professional athletes and entertainers. Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara, Chris Riley, John Cook and Emilee Klein are just some of the professional golfers who have worked with Kleven. “Keith has been with us from the start, and I think, physically, there is no better trainer in the world,” said UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight. “You can see who has trained with him: Mark O’Meara, Tiger

Woods, plus our team and all the other great athletes. He is absolutely the best. If a person is really serious about playing professional golf and reaching the highest level they can, he is the kind of trainer you would look for. He is so individually specific, which is what makes him such a valuable part of our program. We are very fortunate to have him on campus as a professor and have him in our program. There is no question that without his support and help we would not be a top program.” Presently doing research in injury prevention and training to enhance golf performance, Kleven is also the author of numerous articles and is a highly sought-after speaker.

KeiTH KLeVeNProfessor of Physical TherapyKeiTH KL KL K eVeN

Physical Therapy

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Kleven speaks at Rebel Golf Day at Southern Highlands Golf Club.

UNLV Golf had a unique evening during the 1994 Las Vegas Invitational when four PGA players under the care of Keith Kleven gathered to meet the squad. From stroke techniques to the advantages of staying in school, the informal Q&A session offered insight into the life of a professional golfer. Giving free tips that night were (L-R): Dennis Watson, Dwaine Knight, Paul Azinger, Prof. Keith Kleven, Lenny Clements and John Cook.

“I think, physically, there is no better trainer in the world. You can see who has trained with him: Mark O’Meara, Tiger Woods, plus our team and all the other great athletes. He is absolutely the best. If a person is really serious about playing professional golf and reaching the highest level they can, he is the kind of trainer you would look for.” -- Head coach Dwaine Knight

Physical Therapy

Kleven's work with Tiger Woods was featured in this Men's Fitness Magazine issue.

“Golf is such a mental game, and Mark's expertise lies in making the connection between being mentally prepared and then allowing the body and the muscles to carry through with that preparation."

-- Head Coach Dwaine Knight

In addition to the various physical and academic support systems avail-able to UNLV student-athletes, the Rebel golf team also has the advan-tage of mental training, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Guadagnoli.

Guadagnoli, a professor in UNLV's Department of Kinesiology, also serves as a mental training consultant for the Rebels. A professor at the school since 1991, this will mark Guadagnoli's 11th season working with the Rebel golf team. “Golf is no longer your grandfather’s game,” Guadagnoli said. “The way these elite athletes play the game requires intensity, focus, and a great deal of athleticism. My job is to help them achieve this." "We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mark's ability and experi-ence right here on campus," UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight said. "Golf is such a mental game, and Mark's expertise lies in making the connection between being mentally prepared and then allowing the body and the muscles to carry through with that preparation. His resume and reputation speak for themselves and we are lucky to have that advantage." Guadagnoli has spent the past 20-plus years working as a consultant to collegiate and professional athletes in all sports, but specializes in working with golfers. Golfers at all levels have worked under his tutelage, including players and instructors on the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide and AJGA tours as well as participants of the U.S. Amateur, Walker Cup and Palmer Cup. Guadagnoli has worked with golfers at the Masters, U.S. Open and other PGA events. Guadagnoli began studying human performance late in his undergradu-ate days at Texas A&M, where he received both his bachelor's and mas-ter's degrees in kinesiology. He then worked as a Research Psychologist

for the Army Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences while completing the requirements for a dual doctorate in human performance and cognitive psychology from Auburn University.

Despite his heavy work-load, Guadagnoli earned high praise. He was voted the Most Outstanding Graduate Student of the department, college, and university, the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year by the Office of Special Programs, and was awarded the pres-tigious William Revington Outstanding Leadership Award. The praise has continued at UNLV, where he has earned the department's (1999-2000), the college's (1999-2000), and university's (2000-2001)

Teacher of the Year Awards and has seven times been voted Outstanding Kinesiology Faculty Member of the Year by a Scholar-Athlete or Alumni Association representative. With an impressive resume that is pages long, Guadagnoli has published more than 100 articles and abstracts and has presented his work around the world. In the summer of 2007, his book "Practice to Learn, Play to Win" was published and includes contributions from former Rebel golfer and current PGA Tour player Ryan Moore. Guadagnoli is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Sciences, the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, and the

Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Performance. He has also served as a delegate and editor for the World Scientific Congress of Golf.

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mental Training

Guadagnoli addresses the crowd at Rebel Golf Day.

performance and cognitive psychology from Auburn

Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Performance.

the World Scientific Congress of Golf.

Guadagnoli's book "Practice to Learn, Play to Win" was published in 2007 and includes contributions from former Rebel golfer and current PGA Tour player Ryan Moore.

“This is one of the top complexes in the nation because of the versatility it offers to service student-athletes in every area of sports medicine.”

-- Kyle Wilson, UNLV Director of Athletic Training

An aquatic therapy room includes a rehabilitative pool.

The Marilyn & Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex sprawls over an 8,500-square-foot area.

A skylight welcomes natural light into the rehabilitation room.

The Marilyn & Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex

Day-to-day preventative medicine on the campus was made easier with the opening of the Marilyn and Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex. The state-of-the-art operation is a major part of the $8.5 million Lied Athletic

Complex. Made possible by a generous gift of $1.5 million by Marilyn and Si Redd, the athletic training facility incorporates the total scope of sports medicine over an 8,500-square-foot area. Aside from five staff offices, a rehabilitation room houses a dozen pieces of equipment including Cybex stationary bicycles, stair machines and treadmills, all under a natural skylight. The largest area features a dozen tables to offer student-athletes various treatments throughout the day. Taping, padding and bracing all take place in another all-inclusive room. Finally, an aquatic therapy room features three above-ground whirlpools surrounding a 10-feet deep pool for rehabilitative exercises. All of these features make it possible for UNLV student-athletes to rehabili-tate injuries without ever needing to leave the Lied Athletic Complex. Other amenities include a physician’s office and exam room to provide daily medical service for student-athletes. A drug-testing facility also is part of the new complex. This expedites medical care because the student-athletes' health care is self-contained. Also, UNLV’s academic program and its student athletic trainers benefit from a sports medicine library, study room and conference facility. “Aside from being four times larger than our former facility,” says Kyle

Wilson, UNLV’s Director of Athletic Training. “This is one of the top complexes in the nation because of the versatility it offers to service student-athletes in every area of sports medicine. We’re now more efficient, more accessible and more effective in preventing and reha-bilitating athletic injuries.”

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Athletic Training

On Campus

uNLV COLLeGesCollege of BusinessCollege of EducationHoward R. Hughes College of EngineeringCollege of Fine ArtsDivision of Health SciencesWilliam F. Harrah College of Hotel AdministrationWilliam S. Boyd School of LawCollege of Liberal ArtsCollege of SciencesGreenspun College of Urban AffairsThe Graduate CollegeThe Honors CollegeSchool of Dental MedicineSchool of NursingUniversity College

More than 2,000 students call UNLV’s 12 residence halls home.

Las Vegas Living

Las Vegas, which celebrated its centennial in 2005, is one of the fastest growing communities in the world.

CreditsThe 2012-13 UNLV Men’s Golf Guide was designed, written, edited and typeset by Andy Grossman, Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations/Communications. Major assistance provided by Sage Sammons of the UNLV Athletics Media Relations office. Additional assistance provided by Mark Wallington, Mark Wasik, Jeff Seals and Rosa Guzman of the UNLV Media Relations office. Primary graphics by Paul Palmer, Director of Graphic Design/UNLV Athletics. Principal photography by Steve Spatafore/Sportography. Much gratitude to photographer Ken Gieger for his contributions. Southern Highlands, Shadow Creek and Wynn Las Vegas photography by Jon and Jeannine Henebry. Palmer Cup photos by Sally J. Sportsman. Additional photos by Trevor Brown, Jr./NCAA Photos, Anne Calvert, Darren Carroll, Kevin Force, Dale Garvey/Washington Athletic Communications, Andy Grossman, Geri Kodey, Aaron Mayes and Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services, Brian Tirpak, Mark Wallington and Jaren Wilkey. Cover design by Paul Palmer. Special thanks to MHJN/LU. Printing by Environmental Ink, Las Vegas, Nev. Additional thanks to Shelley Caiazzo at Southern Highlands Golf Club and the public relations departments at MGM MIRAGE and Wynn Las Vegas.

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Golf Quick FactsLOCATION: ..............................Las Vegas, NV 89154FOUNDED: .........................................................1957ENROLLMENT: ................................................27,500NICKNAME: .....................................................RebelsCOLORS: ............................................ Scarlet & GrayPRESIDENT: ..............................Dr. Neal J. SmatreskDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: ...............Jim LivengoodHEAD COACH: ....................................Dwaine Knight ALMA MATER: ............................ New Mexico ‘69 YEARS AT UNLV: ...................................26th yearASSISTANT COACH: ............................... JC Deacon ALMA MATER: ............................................UNLV ‘05 YEARS AT UNLV: .....................................3rd yearGOLF OFFICE: .................................. (702) 895-1081HOME COURSE: ........................ Southern Highlands PAR: ...................................................................72 YARDAGE: ....................................................7,510CONFERENCE: ..................................Mountain West2012 MW FINISH: .......................................... 3rd of 82012 NCAA REGIONAL (EAST) FINISH: .....8th of 14 2012 NCAA FINALS: ........................................... DNPLETTERWINNERS RETURNING/LOST: ...............6/2

NATiONAL CHAmPiONs1998 National Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-81A Day With The Thunderbirds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82A Day With The President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831991 National Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842004 National Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Setting A New Standard - Ryan Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Media Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87-88

ReCORD bOOKRebel Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-93Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Postseason Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95UNLV Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-97NCAA Championship Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-99NCAA Regional Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Conference Championship Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101-102UNLV at the Walker Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103UNLV at the Palmer Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Rebels In The Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105-116

THe uNiVeRsiTyThe University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118President Dr. Neal J. Smatresk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Nevada State Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Athletics Director Jim Livengood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Athletics Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Hall Of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Lied Athletic Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Rebel Rundown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Notable Rebels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Welcome to Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

The Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1UNLV on the PGA Tour Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Southern Highlands Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-92012-13 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Mental and Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15On Campus & Las Vegas Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

THis is RebeL GOLFMedia Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21UNLVRebels.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212012-13 Team Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222012-13 Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-232011-12 Notebook/Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-252011-12 Scorecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262012-13 Tournament Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-32Head Coach Dwaine Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36Helping Players Get To The Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Assistant Coach JC Deacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Endowment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Rebel Golf Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Golf Foundation Honored Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Rebel Golf Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-45Mountain West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47Fabulous Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-52

be A RebeLBlake Biddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55James Feutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57David Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59Carl Jonson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61Arthur Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63Kurt Kitayama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65Nicholas Maruri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67AJ McInerney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69Kevin Penner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71Kenden Slattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73Zane Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

On The CoverThe 2012-13 UNLV men's golf media guide cover features media guide cov-ers from the past to make up the words Rebel Golf. This season is head coach Dwaine Knight's 26th at the helm of the program, which has won a team national championship, two individual national champion-ships and four NCAA West Regional championships.

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year and overall I am pleased with where we are. The biggest concern will be filling that fifth spot. If we can get one or two rounds out of that guy on a consistent basis, then we will have a great shot at the end of the year.

Expected to lead the way will be Penner, who is in his fourth year with the program. He holds a 72.60 career scoring average, which currently ranks eighth in program history. He has three career individual victories, which is seventh on the all-time UNLV list and he has tallied 20 career top-20 finishes, 14 top-10s and 10 top-fives.

"Kevin is just an outstanding player," Knight said. "I think his game has improved tremen-dously and now he is our team captain as well as being our best player.

"His consistency is outstanding, tournament to tournament. I really believe he is one of the premier players in the country and I think he is going to have a big year. His all-around game

from driving to irons to short game has all really come together and I am excited to see what he does this season. I think he is going to have a great run. His level of play and focus is really high and he has a great shot at making the PGA Tour when his collegiate career is over. Moving into the No. 2 spot for the Rebels this season will be Biddle. Over his two-year college career he has 15 top-20 finishes, 11 top-10s and three top-fives. He won his first

career individual title last season at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, which is hosted by UNLV.

Knight credits most of last year's success to the top three players in the lineup - Derek

Ernst, Kevin Penner and Blake Biddle. Ernst, who was a senior last year, and Penner, who is a senior this year, both earned honorable mention All-America honors and were selected to the All-Mountain West team. Biddle, who is entering his junior year, along with Ernst and Penner were named PING All-West Region. "Derek and Kevin in the line-up last year provided a good one-two punch and Blake got better throughout the year," Knight said. "Those top three were very good for us. We were able to get back into the regionals and the five team and four individual

wins were really good for the team. Unfortunately, we just didn't play well in the regionals and that was a disap-pointment. The first round really hurt us and we weren't able to catch up. "But we were there and had a shot. Last year's team was one of our better teams in a while and we hope to build off of that." Heading into the 2012-13 cam-paign, the Rebels look to have a good mix of veteran experience with young talent. "We are really pretty young in some cases." Knight said. "We will be playing mainly freshman and sopho-mores in the 3-5 positions, but I can see the competition on the team really starting to push each other. We will get the opportunity to play a lot of different lineups and will be able to use the fall to see what works best for us. Our depth will be better this

2012-13 RoSTERNAME HT WT YR-EXP. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOLBlake Biddle 5-9 170 Jr.-2L St. Charles, Ill. / Wheaton AcademyJames Feutz 6-2 200 Fr.-HS University Place, Wash. / Bellarmine Prep. SchoolDavid Flynn 6-0 180 So.-RS Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Carleton CollegeCarl Jonson 6-1 180 So.-1L Bainbridge Island, Wash. / Bainbridge HSArthur Kim 6-3 225 Sr.-2L Tigard, Ore. / PurdueKurt Kitayama 5-7 155 So.-1L Chico, Calif. / Chico HSNicholas Maruri 6-2 190 Jr.-2L Mexico City, Mexico / Gary Gilchrist (Montverde) Acad.AJ McInerney 6-2 175 Fr.-HS Henderson, Nev. / Coronado HSKevin Penner 6-1 160 Sr.-3L Sammamish, Wash. / Eastlake HSKenden Slattery 5-11 155 Fr.-HS Henderson, Nev. / Coronado HSZane Thomas 6-0 155 Fr.-HS Las Vegas, Nev. / Arbor View HSHead Coach: Dwaine Knight (New Mexico ‘69, 26th season) Assistant Coach: JC Deacon (UNLV '05, 3rd season)

2012-13 Rebels

Playing for national titles. That is, and has been for quite some time, the goal of the UNLV men's golf team under head coach Dwaine Knight, who is in his 26th year at the helm of the program. Under his watch, the Rebels have captured a team national title, two individual national championships and four NCAA Regional team titles. The perennial power has been so successful through the years that is has become expected with each and every season that the team will com-pete for the national crown. The Rebels have played in the national finals 17 times under Knight, with all of those appearances coming in the last 24 years. Last year's squad continued its NCAA-record streak of 24 straight regional appearanc-es, but the Rebels' season ended in Greensboro, N.C., where they finished eighth at the NCAA East Regional. In UNLV's previous tournament - the Mountain West Championship in Tucson, Ariz. - the team finished tied for third. Even though the 2011-12 season ended a bit prematurely by the high standards the UNLV golf program has set for itself with its tradition of excellence and success, the campaign had many memorable moments. UNLV recorded five team victories during the season and had four individual medalists. The five team wins tied for second in program history for most wins in a season. The 1998-99 team also won five tournaments, trailing only the 1997-98 national championship squad that won seven events that year. The winning percentage of .417 (five wins in 12 events) was the second-best in program history, only behind the 1997-98 team's .467 (seven wins in 15 events). Additionally, UNLV's four individual titles tied the record for most in a season equaling the total in 1998-99, 1993-94 and 1990-91. The Rebels climbed the national rankings for most of the season, rising as high as No. 2 in the country in March after winning their fifth tournament of the season. "We are heading into this year trying to build off of the success we had last season," Knight said. "We won some tournaments early in the season and we hadn't won that many in several years. I though that was a real plus for us and also that we had wins all over, in different areas of the country. That built a real positive confidence for us moving forward."

who is a senior this year, both

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The 2012-13 UNLV men's golf team: Back Row (L to R): James Feutz, Arthur Kim, Kevin Penner, Mental Training Consultant Mark Guadagnoli, Head Coach Dwaine Knight, Assistant Coach JC Deacon, AJ McInerney, Nicholas Maruri. Front Row (L to R): Kenden Slattery, Blake Biddle, Kurt Kitayama, Zane Thomas, David Flynn, Carl Jonson.

Season outlook

Last year, Biddle turned in a scoring aver-age of 71.89 over 36 rounds, which is the 15th-lowest seasonal average in Rebel golf history. In addition, he had a streak of shooting in the 60s in the final round of a tournament in each of his last six events last year, including a 67 in the final round of the Mountain West Championship, which tied the UNLV record for lowest final round at a conference championship.

"Blake had a great win last year in our home tourna-ment," Knight said. "He is capable of winning any golf tournament he goes to and is very capable of competing with the best in the country. His win last year gave him a lot of confidence and he has seen what we have to do to get back to the national championship. Blake helps give us the depth at the top of the lineup that you need to compete for national titles."

AJ McInerney, a freshman from Coronado High School in Henderson, Nev., is new to the program, but figures to play a major role, even early on in his career.

He was an AJGA first team All-American and was ranked as the No. 4 player in the country in the class of 2012 by Golfweek. In addition, he

won the individual state cham-pionship twice (2010 & 2012). "AJ was one of the best players in the country coming into college, no doubt about it," Knight said. He has a bigtime

game with a real pro-type style. We are really strong with him in the lineup." Carl Jonson, a sophomore who returns for his sec-ond year with UNLV, is looking to secure the No. 4 spot for the Rebels. He played in a team-high-tying 36 rounds last year and recorded a scoring average of 72.94, which was fifth on the team. He had four top-20 finishes and a top-10, shooting par or better 11 times. "Carl gives us a big punch a little further down in the lineup," Knight said. "His game has really come around. He

has made remarkable improvement from where he was a year ago as a freshman." Nicolas Maruri is a juinor who had his sophomore season cut short after breaking his wrist. He played in four tournaments in the fall of 2011, turning in a scoring average of 72.58. He had three top-20 finishes, a top-10 and a top-five, while recording seven rounds of par or better. His best finish of the year was third at the Herb

Wimberly Intercollegiate. His 54-hole of 202 at that event tied him for the sixth-lowest score in program history. "Nicolas gives us a lot more depth, but he is coming back off a tough injury," Knight said. "If he can get healthy and back to where he was playing before he suffered the broken wrist, that will help us tremendously in that fifth spot. Also returning from last year is sophomore Kurt Kitayama. He played in 24 rounds in 2011-12 and had three top-20 finishes. "Kurt played a lot for us last year and got to the regionals," Knight said. "He has showed a lot of promise in being able to play at that level, but we are looking for consistency from him. He has a good pedigree being a Northern California Junior Player of the Year and having played a lot last year gives him some experience heading into this season. He has been putting a lot of effort in." Another freshman coming in who is expect-ed to make a difference for the Rebels in 2012-13 is Zane Thomas. He attended Arbor View High School in Las Vegas and was the 2010 AJGA Las Vegas Junior Champion. "Zane will help us with the competition," Knight said. "He has the game to step in and help us right away, but he will need to focus on being consistent and also learning to balance school with all the other things that are new to him at

UNLV." Some other options for Knight to use throughout the season are David Flynn, James Feutz, Kenden Slattery and Arthur Kim. Flynn is a sophomore that used the 2011-12 season as a redshirt year after transferring from Carleton College. Feutz is a freshman from University Place, Wash., who was a Future Collegians World Tour First Team All-American. Slattery is also a freshman, who is also from Coronado High School, where he was a teammate of McInerney. Kim, is a senior entering his

third year in the program. He has played a total of 21 rounds over two seasons at UNLV. "All of these guys can give us some help at the back of the lineup if they can work up and get competitive in qualifying to have a shot at going to play in tournaments for us. "We need to get some help from those guys and have someone step forward and take that fifth spot." The Rebels appear to be a deeper squad for the 2012-13 season, which is exciting for every-one associated with the Rebel golf program. After all, playing for national titles... that's the goal. It has been for quite some time and will continue to be well into the future.

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2011-12 PoST-SEaSoN REcaPThe UNLV men’s golf team made its NCAA-record 24th straight appearance at a NCAA Regional in 2011-12 and finished eighth in Greensboro, N.C., at Grandover Resort's East Course. The Rebels' best individual fin-isher at the regional was was sophomore Blake Biddle, who tied for seventh at 1-over 217. UNLV finished tied for third at the Mountain West Championship in Tucson, Ariz., at OMNI Tucson National Golf Club. Senior Derek Ernst turned in UNLV's best finish in that event with a tie for ninth at 1-under 212.

hEad coach dWaINE KNIGhTUNLV head coach Dwaine Knight finished his 25th year at the helm of the Rebel program in 2011-12. During his tenure, UNLV has been a perennial power with six league championships and 17 NCAA Championship finals appearances. His 1998 squad won the national cham-pionship and he has coached the team to 11 top-15 finishes at the finals. He has also tutored two indi-vidual national champions (Warren Schutte, 1991; Ryan Moore, 2004). Knight was the only mentor to twice claim GCAA National Coach of the Year honors in the 1990s (1991 and 1998) and he has produced an amazing 41 All-Americans, 66 all-conference players and has guided 10 different players to the PGA Tour from UNLV.

KNIGhT NamEd SPoRTSPERSoN of ThE YEaRIn August of 2012, UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight was named the Sportsperson of the Year by ESPN Radio in Las Vegas. As its honoree, he has been very active in charitable efforts benefitting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place.

REGIoNaLREcoRd STREaKThe Rebels earned their 24th consecutive invitation to a NCAA Regional in 2011-12, which ties the NCAA record for most con-secutive appearances all-time (with Oklahoma State - also 1989-2012). UNLV has finished in the top five at the regional 16 times, has four team titles (1990, 1994, 1997 and 2005) and boasts three individual medal-ists (Hub Goyen, 1990; Warren Schutte, 1991; Ed Fryatt, 1994).

aLL-amERIcaN REcoGNITIoNSenior Derek Ernst and junior Kevin Penner were both named honorable mention All-America for 2011-12. The PING Division I All-America first team had 11 members, while the second and third teams each had 10 mem-bers. There were a total of 31 golfers who were named honorable mention. UNLV has now had a player earn All-America recognition in 22 of the last 24 years and mul-tiple players in the same year 10 times.

ThREE REbELS NamEd aLL-REGIoNSophomore Blake Biddle, senior Derek Ernst and junior

Kevin Penner were named to the PING All-West Region team for 2011-12 by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Ernst earned the regional honor for the third straight year, while Biddle and Penner were both first-time recipients.

TWo EaRN aLL-moUNTaIN WESTFor the fourth straight year, senior Derek Ernst was selected to the All-Mountain West Men's Golf Team, while junior Kevin Penner also was named to the 10-person team for the second straight time.

acadEmIc aLL-moUNTaIN WESTThe UNLV men's golf team had two student-athletes earn Spring 2012 Academic All-Mountain West hon-ors. Carl Jonson and Kurt Kitayama, both freshmen,

were the two Rebels recog-nized. Jonson had a 3.67 grade point average, while Kitayama had a 3.17 GPA. Both are business adminis-tration majors. To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, student-ath-letes must have completed at least one academic term at the school while maintain-ing a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant con-tributor on their team.

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2011-12 hEad-To-hEadAir Force .................................................................. 4-0-0 Alabama ................................................................... 1-1-0Arizona ..................................................................... 6-0-0 Arizona State ........................................................... 3-0-0Army ........................................................................ 1-0-0Auburn ..................................................................... 1-2-0Ball State ................................................................. 2-0-0 Baylor ....................................................................... 1-0-0Boise State .............................................................. 2-0-0BYU ......................................................................... 4-1-0 BYU-Hawaii ............................................................. 1-0-0Cal Poly ................................................................... 1-0-0Cal State Northridge ................................................ 1-0-0California .................................................................. 1-2-0Charlotte .................................................................. 1-0-0Clemson ................................................................... 0-1-0Coastal Carolina ...................................................... 1-0-0 Colorado .................................................................. 2-0-1Colorado-Colorado Springs ..................................... 1-0-0 Colorado State ......................................................... 4-1-0Denver ..................................................................... 4-0-0 Duke ........................................................................ 1-1-1Florida ...................................................................... 1-1-0Fresno State ............................................................ 1-0-0George Washington ................................................. 1-0-0Hawaii ...................................................................... 3-0-0Hawaii-Hilo ............................................................... 1-0-0Houston ................................................................... 1-0-0Idaho ........................................................................ 2-0-0Indiana ..................................................................... 1-0-0Iowa State ................................................................ 1-0-0Kansas ..................................................................... 1-0-0Kent State ................................................................ 1-0-0Lamar ....................................................................... 0-1-0Liberty ...................................................................... 0-1-0Louisiana-Lafayette ................................................. 1-0-0Louisiana-Monroe .................................................... 1-0-0 Louisville .................................................................. 1-0-0Memphis .................................................................. 1-0-0Middle Tennessee State .......................................... 1-0-0Mississippi State ...................................................... 1-0-0Missouri ................................................................... 1-0-0Mount St. Mary’s ...................................................... 1-0-0Nebraska ................................................................. 2-0-0Nevada, Reno .......................................................... 2-0-0New Mexico ............................................................. 2-1-1New Mexico State .................................................... 3-0-0 North Carolina State ................................................ 1-0-0North Texas .............................................................. 1-0-0 Northern Colorado ................................................... 4-0-0 Northern Iowa .......................................................... 2-0-0 Oklahoma ................................................................ 1-0-0Oklahoma State ....................................................... 1-0-0Pepperdine .............................................................. 1-0-0Rice .......................................................................... 1-0-0Saint Mary’s ............................................................. 1-0-0Samford ................................................................... 1-0-0San Diego ................................................................ 1-0-0 San Diego State ....................................................... 1-3-0San Francisco .......................................................... 1-0-0San Jose State ........................................................ 1-0-0Santa Clara .............................................................. 1-0-0SMU ......................................................................... 4-1-0Southern Utah .......................................................... 3-0-0 Stanford ................................................................... 1-0-0TCU ......................................................................... 1-1-0Texas ....................................................................... 1-1-0Texas A&M ............................................................... 3-0-0Texas-Arlington ........................................................ 1-0-0Texas-San Antonio ................................................... 2-0-0 Texas State .............................................................. 1-0-0Texas Tech ............................................................... 3-0-0Tulsa ........................................................................ 0-1-0UAB ......................................................................... 0-1-0UC Irvine .................................................................. 1-0-0UC Riverside ............................................................ 1-0-0UCLA ....................................................................... 1-0-0USC ......................................................................... 1-0-0Utah ......................................................................... 3-0-0 Utah State ................................................................ 2-0-0 UTEP ....................................................................... 6-0-0 Washington .............................................................. 1-0-0Weber State ............................................................. 2-0-0 Western New Mexico ............................................... 1-0-0Wichita State ............................................................ 1-0-0Wyoming 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moUNTaIN WEST SchoLaR-aThLETESThe UNLV men's golf team had two student-athletes earn the 2011-12 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award. Carl Jonson, who was a freshman during the 2011-12 academic year, and Colby Smith, who was a senior, were the recipients. Jonson, who was also named Academic All-MW, has a cumulative grade point average of 3.67 in business administration, while Smith, who earned this award four straight years, had a 3.60 cumulative GPA in entrepreneurship. The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selec-tion, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.

ThREE GoLfERS of ThE moNThTwo UNLV men's golfers earned Mountain West Golfer of the Month accolades a combined three times during the 2011-12 season. Junior Kevin Penner was recog-nized as the co-winner for September and earned it outright for February, while senior Derek Ernst won for October.

REbELS RaNKEd aS hIGh aS No. 2 IN NaTIoN IN 2011-12In March of 2012, UNLV was ranked No. 2 in the nation by Golfstat, which was the highest it climbed in the polls throughout the season.

GoLfWEEK'S TEam of ThE WEEK IN maRchOn March 14, 2012, The UNLV men's golf team was named GolfWeek's National Team of the Week, while sophomore Blake Biddle was named National Player of the Week by the same publication. Just before earning the recognition, the Rebels recorded their most impres-sive victory of the season in winning the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas. Trailing by six strokes at the start of the final round, UNLV fired a 5-over-par 293 to move past California by one shot. It marked the program's fifth tournament victory in seven outings up to that point during the year and came against an elite field that included four of the top five and 11 of the top 25 teams in the country.

ERNST WaS oN hoGaN aWaRd WaTch LISTSenior Derek Ernst was included on The Ben Hogan Award Watch List, which was announced in February of 2012. The list was comprised of 28 collegiate golfers. The most prestigious award in men's college golf, The Hogan is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer taking into account all collegiate and amateur competitions during a 12-month period.

ERNST SELEcTEd To PaLmER cUP TEamSenior Derek Ernst was selected to play on the United States team for the 2012 Palmer Cup, which was played in June at The Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. Ernst was the seventh person from UNLV to participate in the annual Ryder Cup-style competition

foRmER REbELS INdUcTEd INTo LaS VEGaS GoLf haLL of famEFormer UNLV men's golfers and current PGA Tour stars Charley Hoffman and Ryan Moore were inducted into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame in the fall of 2012. The induction ceremony was held as the first event of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children week in Las Vegas.

ThE REcoRd booKS- UNLV's five team victories during the 2011-12 season tied for second in program history for most wins in a season. The 1998-99 team also won five tournaments, trailing only the 1997-98 national championship squad that won seven events that year. - The winning percentage of .417 (five wins in 12 events) in 2011-12 was the second-best in program history, only trailing the 1997-98 team's .467 (seven wins in 15 events).- UNLV won consecutive events twice in 2011-12, which ties for second in program history. The 1997-98 team won three straight tournaments.- UNLV had four individual medalists in 2011-12, which tied the program record for most individual wins in a season. The 1998-99, 1993-94 and 1990-91 teams also had four individuals win titles.- UNLV had two consecutive individual medalists in 2011-12, which also tied for second in program his-tory. Warren Schutte won four straight tournaments in 1990-91.

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GENE mIRaNda faLcoN INVITaTIoNaLEisenhower Golf Club (Blue Course), Colorado Springs, Colo.,

Sept. 18-1919 Teams, 100 Individuals

T1st* UNLV 284-277-283—844 (-20)T1st Kevin Penner 74-67-68—209 (-7)T8th Blake Biddle 71-71-70—212 (-4)T15th Derek Ernst 71-69-75—215 (-1)T15th Nicholas Maruri 68-70-77—215 (-1)T29th Carl Jonson 75-73-70—218 (+2)

WILLIam h. TUcKER INVITaTIoNaLUNM Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 30-Oct. 1

16 Teams, 96 Individuals

1st UNLV 292-288-287—867 (+3)T3rd Derek Ernst 69-73-73—215 (-1)T5th Kevin Penner 76-73-67—216 (E)T11th Nicholas Maruri 78-69-72—219 (3)T24th Blake Biddle 72-76-75—223 (+7)T34th Carl Jonson 75-73-77—225 (+9)

jERRY PaTE NaTIoNaL INTERcoLLEGIaTEOld Overton Club, Vestavia Hills, Ala., Oct. 3-4


6th UNLV 284-292-293—869 (+29)3rd Derek Ernst 70-65-71—206 (-4) T21st Carl Jonson 68-75-76—219 (+9)T24th Blake Biddle 74-77-69—220 (+10)T46th Kevin Penner 72-75-80—227 (+17)58th Nicholas Maruri 80-78-77—235 (+25)

hERb WImbERLY INTERcoLLEGIaTENMSU Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M., Oct. 24-25


1st UNLV 272-271-275—818 (-34)3rd Nicholas Maruri 66-66-70—202 (-11) 4th Derek Ernst 65-69-70—204 (-9)6th Kevin Penner 70-70-67—207 (-6)T14th Carl Jonson 71-73-68—212 (-1)T24th Blake Biddle 76-66-74—216 (+3)

johN bURNS INTERcoLLEGIaTETurtle Bay Resort - Arnold Palmer Course,

Kahuku, Hawaii, Feb. 15-1718 Teams, 105 Individuals

T2nd UNLV 278-291-285—854 (-10)T6th Kevin Penner 67-73-72—212 (-4) T8th Blake Biddle 68-73-72—213 (-3)T11th Derek Ernst 72-74-68—214 (-2)T18th Carl Jonson 71-72-73—216 (E)T78th Kurt Kitayama 78-73-81—232 (+16)

WYomING dESERT INTERcoLLEGIaTEClassic Club, Palm Desert, Calif., Feb. 25-26


1st UNLV 279-283-282—844 (-20)1st Kevin Penner 67-69-73—209 (-7) T2nd Derek Ernst 70-70-70—210 (-6)T5th Blake Biddle 72-72-67—211 (-5)T17th Kurt Kitayama 71-72-72—215 (-1)T27th Carl Jonson 71-73-73—217 (+1)

SoUThERN hIGhLaNdS coLLEGIaTE maSTERS

Southern Highlands Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nev., March 9-1115 Teams, 78 Individuals

1st UNLV 287-292-293—872 (+8)1st Blake Biddle 71-72-69—212 (-4) T11th Kevin Penner 70-75-74—219 (+3)T15th Kurt Kitayama 72-76-73—221 (+5)T33rd Derek Ernst 74-75-77—226 (+10)T42nd Carl Jonson 75-70-82—227 (+11)T63rd Arthur Kim ^ 75-85-78—238 (+22)T67th Colby Smith ^ 82-76-82—240 (+24)

NaTIoNaL INVITaTIoNaL ToURNamENTOmni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz., March 16-17


2nd UNLV 283-290-287—860 (-4)T3rd Kevin Penner 72-70-72—214 (-2) 7th Carl Jonson 68-73-74—215 (-1)T12th Blake Biddle 74-75-68—217 (+1)T12th Derek Ernst 70-74-73—217 (+1)T23rd Arthur Kim ^ 78-70-73—221 (+5)T30th Kurt Kitayama 73-73-78—224 (+8)

aSU ThUNdERbIRd INVITaTIoNaLKarsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz., April 6-7


4th UNLV 285-285-280—850 (-2)1st Derek Ernst 69-67-68—204 (-9) T20th Blake Biddle 71-74-68—213 (E)T23rd Carl Jonson 72-71-72—215 (+2)T33rd Kevin Penner 74-73-72—219 (+6)T70th Kurt Kitayama 73-79-77—229 (+16)

PING coUGaR cLaSSIcRiverside Country Club, Provo, Utah, April 27-28


4th UNLV 292-288-280—860 (-4)4th Kevin Penner 72-69-69—210 (-6) T10th Blake Biddle 72-74-69—215 (-1)T12th Kurt Kitayama 76-72-69—217 (+1)T21st Carl Jonson 75-73-73—221 (+5)T25th Derek Ernst 73-75-74—222 (+6)T42nd Arthur Kim ^ 78-77-72—227 (+11)

moUNTaIN WEST chamPIoNShIPOmni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz., May 4-6


T3rd UNLV 285-284-282—851 (-1)T9th Derek Ernst 71-68-73—212 (-1) 13th Kevin Penner 72-73-69—214 (+1)T17th Carl Jonson 72-69-76—217 (+4)T22nd Blake Biddle 78-74-67—219 (+6)T22nd Kurt Kitayama 70-76-73—219 (+6)

Ncaa EaST REGIoNaLGrandover Resort’s East Course, Greensboro, N.C., May 17-19


8th UNLV 293-304-291—888 (+24)T7th Blake Biddle 70-73-74—217 (+1) T23rd Kevin Penner 75-76-71—222 (+6)T28th Carl Jonson 73-77-74—224 (+8)T35th Derek Ernst 75-78-72—225 (+9)T69th Kurt Kitayama 82-81-75—238 (+22)

* Won in a playoff ^ Played as individual

TEam, INdIVIdUaL maRKS

Low Team 54 (to par): ..................................818 (-34), WimberlyLow Team 18 (to par): ......................271 (-13), Rnd 2, WimberlyLow Ind 54 (to par): ..........................202 (-11), Maruri, WimberlyLow Ind 18 (to par): ................... 65 (-6), Ernst, Rnd 1, WimberlyBest Team Finish: ............1st, Southern Highlands Coll. Masters...................................................................... 1st, Wyoming Desert..................................................................................1st, Wimberly............................................................................ 1st, Tucker Invite................................................ T1st (won in playoff), Falcon InviteBest Individual Finish: ....................1st, Ernst, ASU Thunderbird.....................................................1st, Biddle, Southern Highlands.........................................................1st, Penner, Wyoming Desert............................................................ T1st, Penner, Falcon Invite

2011-12 Individual StatisticsNAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS . . . . . . . . . . STR . . . . . . . . . . . . AVG. . . . . . . . . . . . TOP-20 . . . . . . . TOP-10 . . . . . . . . .TOP-5 . . . . . . . . . .PAR . . . . . . . SUB

Derek Ernst (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . .2570 . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . 16 Kevin Penner (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . .2578 . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . 15 Blake Biddle (So.) . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . .2588 . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . 14 Nicholas Maruri (So.) . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . 871 . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 6 Carl Jonson (Fr.) . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . .2626 . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . 8 Kurt Kitayama (Fr.) . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . .1795 . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . 3 Less than 10 rounds played Arthur Kim (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . 686 . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1 Colby Smith (Sr.). . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 TEAM TOTALS. . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . 10277 . . . . . . . . . . 285.47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . 18

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2012-13 Schedule

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Dates: September 23-25, 2012Host: Georgia Institute of TechnologyCourse: Capital City Club Location: Atlanta, Ga. Yardage/Par: 7,248 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (404) 523-8221Media Contact: Mike Stamus Office Phone: (404) 894-5445 Fax: (404) 894-1248 Email: [email protected] Website: ramblinwreck.com2011 Medalist: Was not played because of scheduling conflicts2011 Champion: Was not played because of scheduling conflicts

gEnE miranda falcon invitational

Dates: September 9-10, 2012Host: Air Force AcademyCourse: Eisenhower Golf Club Location: Colorado Springs, Colo. Yardage/Par: 7,363 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (719) 333-2606Media Contact: Jerry Cross Office Phone: (719) 333-3950 Fax: (719) 333-3798 Email: [email protected] Website: goairforcefalcons.com2011 Medalists: T.J. Carpenter, Ball State (71-67-71—209, -7) Kevin Penner, UNLV (74-67-68—209, -7)2011 Co-Champions: Colorado (276-283-285—844; -20) UNLV (284-277-283—844; -20)

jack nicklauS invitational

Dates: October 8-9, 2012Host: The Ohio State UniversityCourse: Muirfield Village Golf Club Location: Dublin, Ohio Yardage/Par: 7,352 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (614) 889-6700Media Contact: Kendra Willard Office Phone: (614) 292-0088 Fax: (614) 292-8547 Email: [email protected] Website: ohiostatebuckeyes.com2011 Medalist: Thomas Pieters, Illinois (66-71-72—209; -7)2011 Champion: Texas (299-276-287—862; -2) muirfiEld villagE golf club

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Dates: February 20-22, 2013Host: University of HawaiiCourse: Turtle Bay Resort Location: Wahiawa, Hawaii Yardage/Par: 7,198 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (808) 293-8574Media Contact: Derek Inouchi Office Phone: (808) 956-4478 Fax: (808) 946-4470 Email: [email protected] Website: hawaiiathletics.com2012 Medalist: Julian Suri, Duke (65-70-70—205; -11)2012 Champion: California (270-286-291—847; -17)

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Dates: October 22-23, 2012Host: New Mexico State UniversityCourse: NMSU Golf Course Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Yardage/Par: 7,040 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (575) 646-3219Media Contact: Tyler Dunkel Office Phone: (575) 646-2927 Fax: (575) 646-2425 Email: [email protected] Website: nmstatesports.com2011 Medalist: Hunter Sparks, Wichita State (68-65-66—199; -14)2011 Champion: UNLV (272-271-275—818; -34)

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Dates: October 15-16, 2012Host: University of AlabamaCourse: Old Overton Club Location: Birmingham, Ala. Yardage/Par: 7,204 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (205) 967-4283 Media Contact: Josh Maxson Office Phone: (205) 348-6084 Fax: (205) 348-8841 Email: [email protected] Website: rolltide.com2011 Medalist: Corbin Mills, Clemson (65-69-67—201; -9)2011 Champion: Texas (271-278-287—836; -4)

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paSt championSYEAR CHAMPION MEDALIST1974 Arizona State Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State1975 Arizona State Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State1976 Brigham Young Pat McGowan, Brigham Young1977 Brigham Young Stan Souza, Brigham Young1978 Arizona State Jay Don Blake, Utah State1979 Brigham Young Nathaniel Crosby, Miami1980 Brigham Young Matt Plumie, Nevada-Reno1981 Long Beach State Mike Miles, Long Beach State1982 Brigham Young Rick Gibson, Brigham Young1983 Weber State Scott Geroux, Weber State1984 Oklahoma State Doug Wherry, Texas-El Paso1985 Oklahoma State John O’Neill, Oklahoma State*1986 Arizona Grant Waite, Oklahoma1987 Arizona State Billy Mayfair, Arizona State1988 Oklahoma State Kevin Wentworth, Oklahoma State1989 Arizona State Phil Mickelson, Arizona State1990 Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State1991 Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State Phil Mickelson, Arizona State1992 Florida Stewart Cink, Georgia Tech David Duval, Georgia Tech1993 UNLV Ed Fryatt, UNLV1994 UNLV Anthony Rodriguez, Texas A&M1995 UNLV* Ted Oh, UNLV1998 Virginia James Driscoll, Virginia1999 UNLV David Gossett, Texas2000 Arizona State* D.J. Trahan, Clemson*2001 Georgia Tech Jeff Quinney, Arizona State2002 Georgia Tech Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech Camilo Villegas, Florida2003 Oklahoma State Ryan Moore, UNLV2004 Arizona State Camilo Villegas, Florida2005 UNLV Daniel Im, UCLA*2006 UNLV Matt Kinsinger, UNLV2007 UCLA Lucas Lee, UCLA2008 UNLV Rory Hie, USC* 2009 UNLV Cameron Tringale, Georgia Tech2010 UNLV/UCLA Jesper Kennegard, Arizona State2011 Oklahoma State Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State2012 UNLV Blake Biddle, UNLV* Playoff Winner

Once again, picturesque Southern Highlands Golf Club will serve as the host course, as it has since 2002. The Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters has been ranked No. 1 in strength of schedule several times by Golfweek.

2013 SouthErn highlandS collEgiatE maStErSSouthern Highlands Golf Club, March 8-10, 2013Par 72, 7,510 Yards

Alabama, Duke, California, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, UNLV, USC

For the 38th time, many of the nation's top collegiate programs will show-case their talent at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. Hosted by UNLV and the Las Vegas Founders, this prestigious men's golf event

annually lures the country's best to compete in the desert. In fact, on an almost annual basis, the event is ranked as the No. 1 tournament in all of collegiate golf in strength of schedule by Golfweek. Established in 1974, the tournament has undergone various format changes, promoted a half-dozen sponsors and survived a two-year hiatus in its 37-year history. It began as the Rebel Collegiate Golf Classic, a small, six-team, 36-hole fall event for Division I programs in the West. To efficiently utilize resources, play was split between the Dunes Country Club and Las Vegas Country Club, and no practice rounds were permitted on either course. Arizona State defeated BYU by a single stroke, and the Rebels finished fourth overall in year one. Since then, the tournament has gone through a myriad of changes. A third round was added in 1975, but counted the lowest five scores of a six-man squad. By 1984, a standard 4-of-5 scoring system was introduced. And it wasn't until 1988 that newly hired head coach Dwaine Knight was able to secure Desert Inn Country Club to host all three rounds, eliminating the rotating course format. The tournament was abandoned in 1996 before UNLV and Golf Digest resur-rected it the following season. Moving play to the spring portion of the schedule, the Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational featured one of the richest fields to play in Las Vegas. In 2002, the tournament became known as the Toyota Men’s Collegiate and was played at the Rebels' home course, Southern Highlands Golf Club. The tournament then became known simply as the Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship before another name change in 2010 to the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. The SHCM wouldn't be possible without the help of Garry Goett, President of Southern Highlands Golf Club, and the Rebel golf program is very appreciative of all of his efforts. Despite its frequent facelifts, the tourney consistently features the nation's top young golf talent. Jay Don Blake, Stewart Cink, David Duval, Ed Fryatt, David Gossett, Billy Mayfair, Ryan Moore, Phil Mickelson and Camilo Villegas are all former winners that have gone on to PGA Tour success. Other PGA veterans on the tournament's list of "alumni" are Rich Beem, Robert Gamez, Bob May, Paul Stankowski and Scott Verplank along with former Rebels Chad Campbell, Chris Riley, Adam Scott, Skip Kendall, Jeremy Anderson, Ed Fryatt and Charley Hoffman. The individual medalist trophy was named the Jimmy Pettyjohn Trophy in 2006, in memory of the former Rebel Golf Foundation Board member. UNLV holds the tourney record with 10 titles, while Arizona State is one back at nine. The Rebels have won three straight on two separate occasions: from 1993-95 and from 2008-10. UNLV has also won six of the last eight overall and four of the last five.

2012-13 Schedule

Once again, picturesque Southern Highlands Golf Club will serve as the host

The Desert Inn Country Club served as a long-time home for the Rebel Classic.

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2012-13 Schedule

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Dates: March 16-17, 2013Host: University of ArizonaCourse: Omni Tucson National Resort Location: Tucson, Ariz. Yardage/Par: 7,200 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (520) 877-2309Media Contact: Richard Paige Office Phone: (520) 621-0916 Fax: (520) 621-2681 Email: [email protected] Website: arizonaathletics.com2012 Medalist: J.J. Spaun, San Diego State (67-66-68—201; -15)2012 Champion: San Diego State (282-284-293—859; -5)

morriS williamS invitational

Dates: April 13-214, 2013Host: University of TexasCourse: University of Texas Golf Club

Location: Austin, TexasYardage/Par: 7,412 Yards, Par 71Course Phone: (512) 266-6464

Media Contact: Ashley CushmanOffice Phone: (512) 471-9801Fax: (512) 471-6040Email: [email protected]: texassports.com

2012 Medalists: Dylan Frittelli, Texas (70-70-68—208; -5) Jordan Spieth, Texas (70-69-69—208; -5) Julio Vegas, Texas (70-69-69—208; -5)2012 Champion: Texaas (281-280-282—843; -9)

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Dates: April 5-7, 2013Host: Arizona State UniversityCourse: Karsten Golf Course Location: Tempe, Ariz. Yardage/Par: 7,037 Yards, Par 71 Course Phone: (480) 965-4053Media Contact: Doug Tammaro Office Phone: (480) 965-5799 Fax: (480) 965-5408 Email: [email protected] Website: thesundevils.com2012 Medalist: Derek Ernst, UNLV (69-67-68—204; -9)2012 Champion: California (276-285-274—835; -17)

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mw championSYEAR TEAM INDIVIDUAL2000 UNLV Michael Kirk, UNLV2001 BYU John Lepak, San Diego State2002 UNLV Martin Laird, Colorado State2003 New Mexico Michael Letzig, New Mexico2004 BYU Ryan Moore, UNLV New Mexico2005 New Mexico Nick Becker, BYU2006 New Mexico Jay Choi, New Mexico2007 BYU Robby Ormand, TCU2008 Colorado State Eddie Olson, UNLV2009 TCU Steve Saunders, New Mexico2010 Colorado State Ryan Peterson, Colorado State2011 San Diego State Derek Ernst, UNLV2012 San Diego State Johan de Beer, TCU

mountain wESt champion to bE crownEd in tucSon, ariz.

The 2013 Mountain West Men’s Golf Championship will be held at Tucson National Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz., for

the seventh straight year. All nine schools in the league will be represented at the 54-hole MW Championship, slated for Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.

postseason

Course: University ClubLocation: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Course: Golden Eagle Country ClubLocation: Tallahassee, Florida

Course: Scarlet CourseLocation: Columbus, Ohio

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Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, Reno, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Wyoming

Dates: May 3-5, 2012Host: Mountain WestCourse: Omni Tucson National Resort Location: Tucson, Ariz. Yardage/Par: 7,200 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (520) 877-2309Media Contact: Javan Hedlund Office Phone: (719) 488-4051 Fax: (719) 487-7241 Email: [email protected] Website: themwc.com

rEgional SitESmay 16-18, 2013

Course: The Blessings Golf ClubLocation: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Course: Palouse Ridge Golf ClubLocation: Pullman, Washington

Course: Karsten Golf CourseLocation: Tempe, Arizona

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116th annual ncaa championShipDates: May 28 - June 2, 2013Host: Georgia Institute of TechnologyCourse: Capital City Club Location: Atlanta, Ga. Yardage/Par: 7,248 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (404) 523-8221Media Contact: Mike Stamus Office Phone: (404) 894-5445 Fax: (404) 894-1248 Email: [email protected] Website: ramblinwreck.com2012 Medalist: Thomas Pieters, Illinois (69-68-71—208; -5)2012 Champion: Texas

rEbElS SEEk 18th ncaa championShip appEarancE in 2013

The yardstick by which success is measured in college golf is undoubt-edly the NCAA Championship. While plenty of other tournaments carry prestige and feature luxurious and exclusive courses, the NCAA finals are

always the pinnacle of the college golf season. In 2013, UNLV will be seeking its 18th appearance at the national finals. The Rebels have qualified for 17 NCAA finals since Dwaine Knight took over the program. UNLV has enjoyed success at the finals, finishing in the top 10 nine times and top 15 11 times, including a victory at the 1998 NCAA Championship and a runner-up finish in 1996. Additionally, two UNLV individuals have brought home the national title (Warren Schutte in 1991 and Ryan Moore in 2004). The Rebels will be looking for their second national team title when play begins at Capital City Club in Atlanta, Ga. The NCAA finals will be held May 28-June 2, 2013. A new format was introduced four years ago. Following 54 holes of stroke play, the individual champion is then crowned. The field is then cut to the low eight teams, which advance to match-play until a team champion emerges. Thirty teams qualify for the NCAA Championship finals, but instead of coming from three regions like in the past, six sites now host NCAA Regionals. The Rebels have been to a NCAA-record 24 straight regionals.

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“He’s done it the right way, by knowing what’s in the best interest of his players. Some coaches tell their kids, ‘I’m not your friend.’ When Dwaine develops a bond with a player, it’s not for four years, it’s for a lifetime.” --- South Carolina Director of Golf Puggy Blackmon

“I definitely owe all of my golf accomplishments to Coach Knight. As a freshman I wasn’t a very good putter. He taught me putting, and I became one of the best putters on the Tour. He taught me a lot about golf and life.” --- Former UNLV and current PGA Tour player Chris Riley

“The coaches you see out there recruiting at the junior and amateur tournaments in the summer are the ones you can bet will have success. I see Dwaine at those tournaments all the time. He’s definitely one of the best coaches around today.” --- Former Arizona State Head Coach Randy Lein

“They’re always the team to beat if you want to win a Mountain West title, and it will always be that way. UNLV will always be one of the elite programs in the country as long as Dwaine’s around.” --- Brigham Young Head Coach Bruce Brockbank

“He allows players to function on their own. He instills discipline but also lets you find your own path. I wasn’t here to be a pro golfer; I was here to go to college. Now, I’ve graduated from law school.” --- Former UNLV golfer and former Assistant Coach Daron Dorsey

“As far as his ability to coach is concerned, you need to look no further than his 1998 national championship. He’s in a very elite group that we all aspire to and very few actually achieve. Within 10 years, he went from not contending to winning a national title.” --- Oklahoma State Director of Athletics and former Head Coach Mike Holder

“Dwaine Knight is a terrific coach and the resources are unparalleled. Aside from having the leading courses in the Vegas area at our disposal, we had access to the same physical trainer who works with Tiger Woods. The environment lends itself to becoming a better golfer. If I hadn't thought so, I wouldn't have returned for my senior year after winning the Amateur and nearly every other important event in amateur golf. I felt that I could still benefit from the resources of that program.” --- Former UNLV and current PGA Tour player Ryan Moore

Atwo-time National Coach of the Year and 2002 GCAA Hall of Fame inductee, Dwaine Knight has been the driving force behind the tremen-dous success of Rebel Golf since his arrival in Las Vegas in the fall of

1987. Knight, who is in his 26th season at the helm of the UNLV men’s golf program, has nurtured Rebel golf from near-anonymity to one of the premier programs in the nation. In 1998, he guided the Rebels to their first-ever NCAA crown in Albuquerque, N.M. Knight has taken the Rebels to an unprecedented 17 trips to the national finals and coached them to 11 top-15 finishes. Additionally, he has led his team to a current NCAA-record 24 straight appearances at the NCAA Regionals. Under his tutelage, the Rebels earned their first-ever No. 1 ranking in 1993 and following the 1997-98 season, the team finished No. 1 in the nation in all polls. A true teacher of the sport, Knight has tutored 41 All-Americans at UNLV, a

National Player of the Year, a National Freshman of the Year, a U.S. Amateur Champion, three

U.S. Public Links Champions, three Walker Cup participants and six Palmer Cup repre-

sentatives. Additionally, two former Rebel golfers have gone on to play for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. Knight has captured three national

titles (one team championship and two individuals), has won six conference championships and has developed 66 all-conference players. Over the last decade, Knight has helped 12 Rebel golfers earn the All-America Scholar award and four have been named Academic

All-Americans. "I am very proud of what

we have accomplished at UNLV in my time here," Knight said. "I can

remember the first time we qualified for nationals (in 1989) and how excited we were just to make it there. Now I feel that we have moved to the next level where our players expect to go to nationals and are ready to compete for the national championship every year. “Winning our three national titles (one team in 1998 and two individuals in 1991 and 2004) has been a dream come true for myself and the school. We felt that as a team we had been a serious contender prior to winning it all, and to get over the top really legitimized our program. Winning those championships is a reflection of the outstanding young men that we have had in our program and all of the hard work and effort they have given through the years, both on and off the golf course." Since Knight came to UNLV, 10 of his players have gone on to play on the PGA TOUR and seven of those are still active and have combined for 18 PGA TOUR titles. Knight came to UNLV from the University of New Mexico, where he served as the head coach from 1978-87. Eight of his players earned All-American honors and 14 were tabbed All-WAC. He led the Lobos to a league crown in 1979 and a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships that same year. In all, he led New

KNIGHT’S COACHING HONORS2012 -- ESPN Radio 1100 Sportsperson of the Year2009 -- So. Nevada Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee2008 -- 1998 National Championship Team Inducted, UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame2005 -- Golf Coaches Association of America District VIII Coach of the Year2004 -- Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee2002 -- Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame Southern Nevada Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year1998 – Golf Coaches Association of America National Coach of the Year1998 – Golf Coaches Association of America District VIII Coach of the Year1998 – Golfweek Magazine’s National Coach of the Year1998 – Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year1997 – Captain, United States Palmer Cup Team1994 – West Team Coach, NCAA East vs. West All-American Matches1992 – United States vs. Japan All-Star Matches1991 – Golf Coaches Association of America National Coach of the Year1991 – NCAA District VIII Coach of the Year1989 – Co-Big West Coach of the Year1981 – NCAA District VII Coach of the Year1979 – Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year

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Knight is in his 26th year leading the Rebel program. He is pictured here with former Rebel All-American and current PGA Tour star Ryan Moore.

Serving as caddy for former Rebel great Warren Schutte at the 1993 Masters, Knight got to see one of his pupil's dreams come true.

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Mexico to eight appearances in the national finals, including two top-10 finishes. Want to honor Knight? Well, join the club. The only two-time winner in the '90s of the GCAA National Coach of the Year award (1991 and 1998), Knight was also proclaimed Golfweek National Coach of the Year in 1998, earned Coach of the Year honors at the conference level four times (1979, 1989, 1998 and 2002) and at the district tier four times (District VII in 1981, District VIII in 1991, 1998 and 2005). He has been inducted to four Halls of Fame - the GCAA, the Southern Nevada Golf Association, the Southern Nevada Sports and the Las Vegas Golf. In 2008, his 1998 National Champion squad was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2009 he was named the Southern Nevada Chapter's PGA Golf Professional of the Year. His most recent honor was being named the 2012 Sportsperson of the Year by ESPN Radio in Las Vegas. As its honoree, he has been very active in charitable efforts benefit-ting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place. He reached the pinnacle of coaching honors during the summer of 1997 when he was chosen as the United States' captain for the inaugural Palmer Cup. "It was a real honor to be thought of so highly by your peers," Knight said of his selection as captain. "But it's a real reflection on the type of players we've had and the support we've received from the university and the Las Vegas community. That's where the real credit goes."

An accomplished golfer in his own right, Knight played four seasons at New Mexico (1966-69) and played on the 1967 team that won the WAC championship and placed ninth at nationals. Knight then spent five years (1972-77) on the PGA Tour, winning his first tournament -- the Southwest PGA Championship -- as early as his second season. After leaving the tour, Knight replaced Dick McGuire as New Mexico's head coach in 1978. Knight remains a member of the Professional Golfers Association. Knight and his wife Debbie have a daugh-ter, Keely.

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Knight's Year-By-Year RecordAll-Conference All-America

Year School Conference/Finish Selections Selections Postseason/Fin ish1978 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 1 1 NCAA Finals1979 New Mexico Western Athletic/1st 2 1 NCAA Finals/5th1980 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 1 11981 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 2 2 NCAA Finals/7th1982 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 1 1 NCAA Finals1983 New Mexico Western Athletic/6th 0 0 NCAA Finals1984 New Mexico Western Athletic/5th 1 11985 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 2 0 NCAA Finals1986 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 2 1 NCAA Finals1987 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 1 0 NCAA Finals1988 UNLV Big West/7th 1 01989 UNLV Big West/4th 2 1 NCAA Finals1990 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 *NCAA Finals1991 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 NCAA Finals/8th1992 UNLV Big West/1st 3 3 NCAA Finals/4th1993 UNLV Big West/1st 4 3 NCAA Finals/8th1994 UNLV Big West/1st 3 2 *NCAA Finals/7th1995 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 NCAA Finals/15th1996 UNLV Big West/1st 4 4 NCAA Finals/2nd1997 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 3 2 *NCAA Finals1998 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 2 4 NATIONAL CHAMPS1999 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 2 4 NCAA Finals/6th2000 UNLV Mountain West/1st 2 2 NCAA Finals/6th2001 UNLV Mountain West/5th 1 1 NCAA West Regional/11th2002 UNLV Mountain West/1st 2 1 NCAA Finals/23rd2003 UNLV Mountain West/T4th 2 1 NCAA Finals/13th2004 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA West Regional/11th2005 UNLV Mountain West/2nd 2 2 *NCAA Finals/8th2006 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 3 2 NCAA Finals/19th2007 UNLV Mountain West/2nd 2 1 NCAA West Regional/16th2008 UNLV Mountain West/4th 3 0 NCAA West Regional/24th2009 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA Austin Regional/7th2010 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA Finals/21st2011 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 0 NCAA San Diego Regional/12th 2012 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 2 NCAA East Regional/8th* NCAA West Regional Champions

Knight with his wife Debbie and President Clinton in theOval Office after the Rebels won the national championship. Knight shows off his Golf Coaches

Association of America Hall of Fame plaque.

Knight was inducted into the Southern

Nevada Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

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By the time many young golfers get to college, they have spent years with swing instructors with hopes to master techniques to drive the ball longer and straighter and hit irons with perfection. However, not too many work specifically with putting and short game techniques in mind.

For Dwaine Knight, the experience of playing on the PGA Tour was valuable, but something he treasures was the chance to work with some outstanding teachers throughout the years - teachers that focused on short-game and putting techniques. Using the knowledge he gained from those individuals along with the experience he gained playing on Tour and then years later as a college coach, Knight has been able to develop a system that has helped his students achieve their goals. Along with working with golfers in the UNLV program, Knight continues to help instruct a number of PGA Tour players and other professional golfers as they continue their quests to be the best. Even with the improvement in technology, the ideas and theories that Knight learned in the early days of the Tour are very relevant to the way good putting and the short game is understood today. With the facilities available to Knight and UNLV, the physical training program that he and Keith Kleven have developed and the teaching opportunities that Knight provides, UNLV is one of the top programs in the nation in helping players reach the next level in their careers.

“Coach Knight has the ability to keep the putting process very simple and his teaching sessions are always a positive experience. No matter where you are with your putting stroke, he can bring you around to a comfortable stroke that you can trust. He took me from an average putter enter-ing college to a putting stroke which has allowed me to earn a living on the PGA Tour. I respect Dwaine for his willingness to work with all levels of golfers; he is a true teacher of the game.”--- Charley Hoffman, Former Rebel golfer, 2-time PGA Tour Champion“I couldn’t be where I am today without the program at UNLV and Coach Knight. Coach worked with me from the start and helped me with my short game and I saw immediate improvements. I still almost exclusively work with Coach on my short game. He seems to know exactly what I need to work on, even now. I can’t thank Coach and UNLV enough for all they have done for me. It was the perfect university to go to for helping me get to where I am now in my career.”--- Chad Campbell, Former Rebel golfer, 4-time PGA Tour champion, 2004, 2006, 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team“If a young golfer has the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, there is no better place to play college golf than UNLV. Dwaine Knight and Keith Kleven will help you learn what it takes to be successful at the next level.”--- Hank Haney, Leading Golf Instructor“Coach Knight must be congratulated on all of his success. Two Ryder Cup players and a U.S. Amateur champion - something must be working.”--- David Leadbetter, Leading Golf Instructor“The golf program at UNLV played a big part in my golf education, helping me to prepare for life on Tour. Great facilities to use, great competition to play in and great friends made. I look back at my time at UNLV and have great memories.”--- Adam Scott, Former Rebel golfer, 8-time PGA Tour champion“Coach Knight is an incredible short game instructor and he has a vast knowledge of the game of golf. One of the things he constantly emphasized was the importance of the finishing holes in every tournament. I can’t even begin to count how many times his words rang true, with the finishing holes making the difference between winning and losing.”--- Ryan Moore, Former Rebel golfer, 2004 NCAA Individual Champion, Two-time PGA Tour Champion“I have never met anybody who knows as much as he does about the short game and putting. Coach Knight has a lot of wisdom about it and the way he sets up to the putter is just awesome.”--- Chris Riley, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour champion, 2004 U.S. Ryder Cup Team“Coach, keep up the good work.”--- Tiger Woods, 74-time PGA Tour Champion, 14 Major Championships“What makes him so great is he has learned from one of the best short game players in the world - George Low. He has a lot of information on short game and putting, which happens to be the most important part of the game and the great thing is he is willing to share it.”--- Bob May, PGA Tour player“UNLV: Great Program, Great City, Great Golf Team, Great Place to go to School.”--- Butch Harmon, World-Renown Golf Instructor

“Everywhere I go in the golf market, people mention Coach Knight’s name with the highest respect. Whether it be David Leadbetter or his instructors Frank Thomas, Goeff Mangum or Robert Winters, they all agree his reputation is outstanding.”--- Dr. Christian Marquardt, Founder - Science&Motion Golf Labs Europe“He made me understand what was supposed to happen on the putting green. Once I understood that, it seemed easy. He really changed the way I thought about it and my attitude. He helped me go from being one of the worst putters in college to one of the best.”--- Warren Schutte, Former Rebel golfer, 1991 NCAA Individual Champion“I believe in the knowledge and understanding he has of the short game. His ability to communi-cate along with the fundamentals that he has taught me have definitely made me a more confident and aggressive player on and around the greens.”--- Boyd Summerhays, PGA Tour player“He kept things so simple and he stressed the importance of it (short game). Everybody wants to go out and hit balls and get on the driving range but he made us practice and it paid off.”--- Ed Fryatt, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour player“I have met many of Coach Knight’s former players and they all have nothing but praise for him and the UNLV golf program, as it should be. I am sure he is enjoying the fruits of his hard work over many years.”--- Jim Nantz, Broadcaster - CBS Sports“He keeps it real simple and everything is consistent. He knows everyone is built differently and has a different style, but he works with what you have and he is just great at it. He knows what he is doing.”--- Justin Lee, Former Rebel golfer

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Coach Knight works with former Rebel golfer and four-time PGA Tour champion Chad Campbell on his putting at The Masters.

Coach Knight is considered one of the leading teachers of putting and the short game and has written numerous articles on the subject.

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PGA Tour players Charley Hoffman, Ryan Moore, Chad Campbell, Chris Riley, Adam Scott, Bill Lunde and Skip Kendall all played collegiately at UNLV and learned from Coach Knight, who many say is one of the top short game instructors in the world. --- GolfLasVegasNow.com

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“It’s a big draw for us in recruiting because he doesn’t have to go out there and establish those contacts, they are already there. He has a lot of enthusiasm and such a great personality. He was in the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur several years ago, where he lost a tough match on the 17th hole. He has played at the highest level as an amateur and as a professional too, and has been a Rebel all those years. We are very happy to have him. "He has been a great addition for us and has really helped elevate our recruit-ing. He is starting to get real comfortable with coaching, as there are so many differ-ent aspects to the job - more than just playing golf and working with the guys. He is so competitive and loves recruiting, which is the lifeblood of having a good program.”

T he UNLV golf program’s success is due, in great part, to the tremendous support it receives from the community and staff. A great majority of the support falls on the shoulders of assistant coach JC

Deacon. Deacon is in his third season as assistant coach with the Rebels golf program, but he is no stranger to it - having been a part of it as a student-athlete from 2001-05. “I’m really proud to have him come back,” said head coach Dwaine Knight. “He played a big role with Ryan Moore and that group when he was here in school.” Playing alongside one of the greatest to ever play for the Rebels in Moore, Deacon was a key figure for the Rebels during those years and helped the team win a Mountain West title in 2002. Deacon finished tied for second individually at the 2002 Mountain West Championships and helped the Rebels advance through the NCAA West Regional to the NCAA Championship. That year Deacon won the Maze Award, which is given annually to the UNLV golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel Golf. He recorded another top-10 finish at the Mountain West Championship in 2003, again helping the squad through the West Regional and on to the finals, where the team finished 13th. During his college days, Deacon was recognized as a member of the Academic All-Mountain West team. After graduating from UNLV with a bachelor's degree in communications in 2005, Deacon went to play professionally on several tours, including the Gateway and Canadian. He played in 35 events over three years (2008-10) on the Canadian Tour, making 17 cuts. His best finish on the Canadian Tour was a tie for fourth place at the 2008 Saskatchewan Open. In 2007, Deacon won two Minor League Golf Tour titles - the Emerald Hills Classic and the Miami Shores Shootout. In 2005, he advanced to the semifi-nals of the U.S. Amateur. “JC knows the team, he knows our goals - which is to play at the highest level - and having played on the Canadian Tour really helps him," Knight said. "These guys want to go to the next level, and he has great connections throughout the country having played professionally and colle-giately.

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“I am really proud to have JC back with the program. He played a big role with Ryan Moore and that group when he was here in school. He knows the team, he knows our goals and having played on the Canadian Tour really helps. These guys want to go to the next level, and he has great connections throughout the country having played professionally and collegiately. He has a lot of enthusiasm and he has played at the highest level as an amateur and as a professional too.” -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight

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Support Staff

DR. KEITH KOHORSTOptometrist

DR. GERALD HIGGINSOrthopedics

DR. CRAIG HAMILTONOptometrist

DR. ALBERT CAPANNANeurosurgeon

DR. JAMES CALLAWAYDentist

DR. GREG BIGLEROrthopedics

DR. DANIEL ORRMaxillofacial

DR. MICHAEL MILLIGANHead Team Physician/

Medical Director

DR. JOSEPH YUOrthopedics

DR GERALD HIGGINSDR GREG BIGLER DR JAMES CALLAWAY DR ALBERT CAPANNA DR CRAIG HAMILTON

DR KEITH KOHORST DR DANIEL ORRDR MICHAEL MILLIGAN DR JOSEPH YU

NOT PICTURED: Dr. James Manning (Orthopedics)Dr. Scott Martin (Orthopedics)Dr. Hadi Shah (Sports Medicine Fellow)

UNLV ATHLETICS MEDICAL STAFF

BRACKLEY FRAYERFaculty Athletics Representative

ANDY GROSSMANMedia Relations

MARK GUADAGNOLIMental Training

KEITH KLEVENPhysical Therapy

KYLE WILSONAthletic Training

DAVID JACKSONAcademic Advising

UNLV hosts the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters tournament each March at Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas.

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The Rebel Golf Founcation's Endowment Program now has a standing balance of $5.1 million. The success of Rebel Golf Day, a fundraiser held annually to help defray the rising cost of inflation each year, has also been instrumental. The UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation initiated the endowment fund, which provides funds for the ever-increasing costs associated with a college educa-tion. All those involved with UNLV golf appreciate the financial support the community of Las Vegas has given – and continues to give.

Head coach Dwaine Knight has established the foundation for a national championship-caliber golf program on a continual basis. Knight’s phi-losophy places the program’s focus in six major areas:

ACADEMICS

Knight emphasizes the importance of student-athletes obtaining a valuable, significant college education. The athletic department’s commitment to this goal includes monitoring student-athletes’ progress through professors and provid-ing tutoring and counseling when necessary. Study halls are available weekly for individual attention. A full-time academic advisor helps each student-athlete develop a challenging, meaningful curriculum, ensuring progress toward a degree is being made while conforming to the standards of the program, the university and the NCAA.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Rebel Golf Foundation and the Las Vegas community continue to demon-strate support unparalleled in college athletics. UNLV boasts a fully endowed golf program.

FACILITIES

In addition to some of the finest on-campus athletic facilities in the country, the Rebels have access to the top golf courses in Las Vegas. UNLV’s home course is Southern Highlands, which has been ranked as the best new private club in the Western U.S. However, to meet specific training demands, the Rebels have a wide variety of courses available for use, ranging from desert settings to classic links-style courses. Some of these courses play host to the PGA Tour’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, one of the rich-

est events on the tour. Other venues serve the daily tourists who try their hand at some of the richest, most beautiful and most challenging courses while vacationing in the city. Among the local courses on which the Rebels also play are Angel Park Golf Club, Anthem Country Club, Canyon Gate Country Club, Desert Pines Golf Club, Lakes Golf Club at Primm Valley, Las Vegas Country Club, Las Vegas Paiute Resort Sun Mountain, Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas, The Revere at Anthem Golf Club, Rio Secco, Royal Links, Secretariat West at Stallion Mountain Country Club, Shadow Creek, SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spanish Trail Country Club, the TPC at Summerlin, the TPC at the Canyons and the Wynn Golf and Country Club.

COACHING

As a former collegiate and PGA Tour player, Knight has the experience and knowledge to help young men reach their golf potential. A veteran of the game, Knight has almost 40 years experience of playing and coaching the sport.

SCHEDULE

Knight believes in playing the strongest, most demanding schedule pos-sible. No team in the nation plays a better schedule. Knight seeks variety in courses and competition throughout the nation that best prepares the team to compete for a national title. UNLV flies to all of its tournaments.

WEATHER

With nearly 300 sunny days a year, the weather in Las Vegas is conducive to year-round golf, allowing practice and competition to continue throughout winter months.

Endowment Program Raises

Scholarship funds for rebel

golfers

Since the arrival of Dwaine Knight on the UNLV campus as head golf coach in 1987, NCAA Tournament invitations

and national rankings have become com-monplace. Success such as this becomes possible only through the recruitment of individuals who are not only top junior golfers, but are exceptional student-athletes. UNLV’s golf program scored a major championship in this area in August of 1990 with the endowment of all five scholarships permitted by the NCAA. The UNLV golf program would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Christina Hixson of the Ernst F. Lied Foundation, International Game Technologies, the estate of Earl E. Wilson, the Las Vegas Founders and the many members of the UNLV Golf Foundation for their generous support of the Golf Endowment Program. The program received a sincerely appreciated financial boost in 1991 when IGT contributed a gift in stock valued at $500,000. An additional $250,000 was added to the endowment fund by the Earl E. Wilson estate in 1993 and in 2004 the Lied Foundation contributed $200,000.

Endowment Program

Rebel Golf Committment

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Dan Albregts

Janice Allen

Trey Arfuso

BJ Balaban

George Balaban

Bobby Baldwin

Charles Baron

Jim Bianco

Brian Buckley

Cliff Buckley

Dan Brooks

Patrick Byrne

Dick Calvert

Domingo Cambeiro

Tim Cashman

Ed Cebulko

Bob Coffin

Gil Cohen

Mike Corrigan

Allan Creel Jr

Allan Creel Sr

Julian Dugas

Alan Duncan

Leo Durant

Dale Eeles

Ron & Doe Emes

Stuart Engs

Charlie Fahr

Bill Fain

Pat Feutz

Cliff Findlay

Justin Findlay

Mark Fine

Keith Flatt

Friendly Ford

Morton Foundation

Ken Gardner

Steve Gephardt

Tammy Gephardt

David Goldwater

David Gubler

Dr. Craig Hamilton

Jeff Harmon

Tom Hartley

William Harvey

Skip Hempler

Guy Hudson

Jack Hunter

Glenn Hurst

Norm Jenkins

Tom Jingoli

Ennis Jordan

Dave Johnson

Steve & Wendy Kalb

Steve Kramer

Thomas Krob

Greg Lee

Joe Le Pire

Mark Lefever

Patrick Lehman

Drew Levy

Jack Libby

Jim Livengood

Garrett Logan

Charlie Lombardo

George Lyles

Terry Manley

Anthony Marlon

Paul Matthews Jr

Kay Maze

Ben Maze

Ben B Maze

Brian Menzel

Bill Moody

Robert Morrow

Mark Morton

Patty Olliges

Russ Olsen

Tom Paluzzi

Bill Paulos

Jim Potter

Chris Powell

Ted Quirk

Jack Rappaport

Chris Riley

Carl Robinson

Woddy Rossum

Gorden Sarret

Jerry Savio

Fred Smith

George Smith

Wes Smith

Don Snyder

Doug Thomas

Bill Titus

Janice Titus

Bob Vennes

Del Walkenshaw

Bill Weinberger

Ted Wiens Jr

Steve Wynn

2012-13 Foundation Members

The Rebel Golf Foundation was organized during the 1986-87 academic year to support the UNLV golf team. The goals of the foundation are to support a golf program with a national reputation for athletic excellence, scholarship and personal achievement. Additionally, the foundation strives to completely endow the UNLV golf program so that

it will be able to compete at the highest level for many years to come.

2012 Honored Members

Continuing a tradition born in 1987, the UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation honors an individual, group of individuals or an

organization each year for their generous support of the program. The title of “Honored Member” goes to those whose dedication furthers UNLV’s goals of maintaining a championship-caliber team. As Coach Knight calls them, they are those who go above and beyond what a general supporter of the program would.

The Rebels’ 2012 Honored Members are Steve and Wendy Kalb. "Steve and Wendy are longtime members of the Rebel Golf Foundation and have been big supporters of our program for many years," UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight said. "It is a great honor to be able to recognize them for not only their contributions, but their enthusiasm for our golf program. They have also been great sup-porters and fans of the university over a very long period of time."

STEVE & WENDY

KALB

Rebel Golf Foundation

STEVE & WENDY

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GARY

GOETT

2001

CLIFF

FINDLAY

2003

GARY

HART

1996

ERNIE

BECKER JR.

1997

THOMAS

HARTLEY

1998

ALAN

DUNCAN

1999

HOWIE

ELLIS

2000

DAVID

GUBLER

2004

ERIC

HILTON

2002

Past Honored Members

BRIAN

GREENSPUN

2005

CHARLES

BARON

2006

DAVE

JOHNSON

1991

KEITH

KLEVEN

1992

STEVE

WYNN

1994

CHARLES

MATHEWSON

1995

TOM

WIESNER

1987

CHRISTINA

HIXSON

1988

EDDIE

KAHN

1989

PATTY AND ED

OLLIGES

1990

BEN AND KAY

MAZE

2007

DEL

WALKENSHAW

2008

JAY

BECKMAN

2009

LAS VEGAS FOUNDERS

GOLF FOUNDATION

2010

TED

QUIRK

1993

DANIEL J.

ALBREGTS

2011

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Held annually since 1987, Rebel Golf Day is an event designed to bring all members of the Rebel Golf Foundation together with each other and UNLV players, staff and alumni.

The festivities are highlighted by a Rebel Scramble golf tournament followed by a banquet that also serves as a team awards ceremony. In addition, each member of the squad is introduced individually as the latest edition of the Rebel golf team is unveiled to supporters every autumn. “Rebel Golf Day is our connection every year with the community,” said Dwaine Knight. “It gives the players a chance to play a few holes with the people who support them year in and year out and offers them an opportunity to get to know them on a more personal basis. “It not only raises money but also awareness and goodwill in the Rebel Golf Family. That connection is so important – you can’t ever lose that tie to the community if you’re going to be an effective program.” Rebel Golf Day is held every November.

Head Coach Dwaine Knight addresses the crowd.

Former Rebel golfers Jeremy Anderson, Ed Fryatt and Physical Therapist Keith Kleven.

Coach Knight with longtime Rebel golf sup-porters Bob Cole and Brian Greenspun.

Rebel Golf Day Through The Years

David Gubler, former Rebel Golf Foundation President, and Greg Maddux, former MLB all-star pitcher, enjoy the day.

Coach Knight presents Charles

Baron with the 2006 Honored Member

award.

Rebel Golf Day is also an annual favor-ite of former players. Eric Schroeder, who played golf at UNLV from 1990-94, talks strategy with Ryan

Moore several years ago.

Debbie and Dwaine Knight with UNLV Vice President Bill Boldt.

Coach Knight with Ben and Kay Maze,

the 2007 Honored Members.

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Chris Villareale out on the course in 2007.

Keith Kleven about to tee off in 2007.

The late Tom Wiesner was Rebel golf’s very first Honored Member in 1987 and a renowned supporter of UNLV Athletics. “The Big Dog,” as he was known, hits a drive at Rebel Golf Day in 2002.

David Gubler (left) and Ben Maze.

Rebel Golf Day also serves as the team’s annual awards presentationceremony.

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Coach Knight and 2009 Honored Member

Jay Beckman.

Cliff Findlay and former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore.

Some members of the 2007-08 UNLV men's golf team after the day's round.

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Former Rebel golfer Seung-su Han assists this group with a drive at the 2005 edition of Rebel Golf Day.

Carl and Kathryn Robinson enjoying the day.

Ted Quirk on the putting green with a caddy during the 2007 event.

Knight with former Rebel golfer Ed Fryatt.

Former Rebel golfer and former UNLV assistant coach Daron Dorsey (left) chats with fellow former Rebel golfer Ed Fryatt before the round.

Former Rebel golfer C.J. Gatto talks with

Greg Maddux, former MLB

all-star pitcher.

Following the day's round of golf, Derek Ernst talks to the group.

On the practice range before the round.

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COMMISSIONER

CRAIG THOMPSON

Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the newest NCAA Division I conference through the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league enters its 14th season of competition in 2012-13, Thompson con-tinues to create and improve the oppor-tunities for Mountain West institutions and student-athletes to be successful both academically and athletically. Since the Mountain West opened

its doors on Jan. 4, 1999, Thompson has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Thompson also has positioned the Mountain West for the future with the additions of Fresno State and the University of Nevada, Reno on July 1, 2012, and San Jose State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013. The University of Hawaii also joined the league this year as a football-only member. His leadership and vision have helped the conference enhance its televi-sion revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS Sports Network and Comcast to become the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel featuring exclusive programming around its athletic programs. Thompson has been instrumental in strengthening the position of the Mountain West in the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MW and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. The MW has been steadfast in its efforts to find a way to make the BCS system fair for all universities. Through its first 13 years of competition, the Mountain West has par-ticipated in 51 bowl games, amassing a 31-20 (.608) all-time record in those contests. Over the last eight seasons, the MW has captured the Bowl Challenge Cup four times and owns the best win percentage in bowl games among the 11 FBS conferences. Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. Thompson graduated from the University of Minnesota with an under-graduate degree in journalism. Following graduation, he spent two years as assistant sports information director at Kansas State University. He then spent three years as director of public relations and promotions for the NBA’s Kansas City Kings. Thompson and his wife, Carla, have a son (Ted) and a daughter (Emma).

Former Rebel All-American and Hogan Award winner Ryan Moore became the only MWC individual national champion in men's golf when he won the 2004 NCAA golf title.

BRET GILLILANDDeputy Commissioner

CAROLAYNE HENRYSr. Assoc. Commissioner

Compliance/SWA

CARRIE COLLAssociate Commissioner

Championships

MOUNTAIN WEST QUICK FACTS

Founded: ...................................................................................1998Commissioner:.......................................................Craig ThompsonMailing Address: ........................ 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200 ....................................................Colorado Springs, CO 80921-2591Phone:.......................................................................(719) 488-4040FAX:...........................................................................(719) 487-7241Golf Contact: ............................................................ Javan HedlundEmail: ........................................................... [email protected] Phone: ...........................................................(719) 488-4051

JAVAN HEDLUNDAssociate Commissioner

Communications

The Mountain West

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REFLECTION BAY GOLF CLUB

AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT

Par: 72Yardage: 7,261Course Rating: 74.8Designer: Jack NicklausOpened: 1998

PRIMM VALLEY

LAKES COURSE

Par: 71Yardage: 6,950Course Rating: 74.0Designer: Tom FazioOpened: February 1997

PRIMM VALLEY

DESERT COURSE

Par: 72Yardage: 7,131Course Rating: 74.6Designer: Tom FazioOpened: 1998

SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB

AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT

Par: 71Yardage: 6,917Course Rating: 72.8Designer: Jack NicklausOpened: December 1995

Fabulous Facilities

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SHADOW CREEK

Par: 72Yardage: 7,239Course Rating: 74.0Designers: Tom Fazio Steve WynnOpened: 1989

LAS VEGAS

COUNTRY CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,164Course Rating: 72.4Designer: Edmond AultOpened: 1967

Fabulous Facilities

WYNN GOLF AND

COUNTRY CLUB

Par: 70Yardage: 7,042Course Rating: NADesigner: Tom Fazio, Steve WynnOpened: 2005

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TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

CLUB AT SUMMERLIN

Par: 72Yardage: 7,243Course Rating: 74.3Designer: Fuzzy ZoellerOpened: 1991

RIO SECCO

Par: 72Yardage: 7,332Course Rating: 75.7Designer: Rees JonesOpened: 1997

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB

AT THE CANYONS

Par: 71Yardage: 7,063Course Rating: 73.0Designer: Bobby Weed Raymond FloydOpened: October 1996

Fabulous Facilities

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SPANISH TRAIL COUNTRY CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,107Course Rating: 74.0Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.Opened: 1984

Fabulous Facilities

BEAR’S BEST

Par: 72Yardage: 7,194Course Rating: 74.0Designer: Jack NicklausOpened: November 2001

ROYAL LINKS

Par: 72Yardage: 7,029Course Rating: 73.7Designers: Pete Dye Perry DyeOpened: January 1999

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ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,267Course Rating: 73.6Designers: Keith Foster, Hale IrwinOpened: March 1999

THE REVERE AT ANTHEM GOLF CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,143Course Rating: 73.6Designer: Billy Casper, Greg NashOpened: April 17, 1999

DESERT PINES GOLF CLUB

Par: 71Yardage: 6,811Course Rating: 70.4Designer: Perry DyeOpened: 1996

STALLION MOUNTAIN

COUNTRY CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,223Course Rating: 73.6Designer: Jeff Braur, Jim ColbertOpened: 1996

LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT

WOLF COURSE

Par: 72Yardage: 7,604Course Rating: 76.5Designer: Pete DyeOpened: 2002


SUN MOUNTAIN

Par: 72Yardage: 7,112Course Rating: 73.3Designer: Pete DyeOpened: August 1996


SNOW MOUNTAIN

Par: 72Yardage: 7,146Course Rating: 74.8Designer: Pete DyeOpened: 2001

ANGEL PARK GOLF CLUB

Par: 71Yardage: 6,722Course Rating: 72.4Designer: Arnold PalmerOpened: 1990

CASCADA GOLF CLUB

Par: 72Yardage: 7,137Course Rating: 74.6Designer: Rees JonesOpened: December 15, 2000

Fabulous Facilities

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Player Profiles

UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Has played in 74 rounds and has a 72.36 scoring average, which currently ranks sixth in program history ... Has 15 top-20 finishes, 11 top-10s and three top-fives ... Has recorded 35 rounds at par or better ... Won his first career individual title at the 2012 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas ... Enters the 2012-13 season as one of three Rebels listed in Golf World's Top 50 Players to Watch.

2011-12: One of three Rebels to earn PING All-West Region honors ... Played in a team-high-tying 36 rounds and recorded a scoring average of 71.89, which was third on the team and the 15th-lowest for a season in program history ... Had eight top-20 finishes, six top-10s and two top-fives, including his first career win at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas ... Finished tied for fifth at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate .. Had 21 rounds at par or better, which led the team ... Shot in the 60s nine times, with a low of 66 ... Had a streak of shooting in the 60s in the final round of a tournament in each of his last six events ... His 67 in the third round of the Mountain West Championship tied the UNLV record for low final round at a conference championship.

2010-11: Became just the fifth Rebel ever to be named league Freshman of the Year ... Also earned Academic All-MW honors ... Lost in the round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur, losing to the eventual champion after forcing five playoff holes ... Was third on the team with a 72.82 scoring average ... Played in 38 rounds, which was second on the team ... Was also second on the team with 14 rounds at par or better ... His top finish was the a tie for third at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate ... Recorded seven top-20 finishes, five top-10s and one top-five in 13 tourna-ments ... Shot in the 60s in four rounds ... His lowest was 68, which he did twice.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Wheaton Academy in West Chicago, Ill. ... Lettered four years with the golf program ... Was his conference's four-time Player of the Year ... Was all-state two times and his team's MVP all four years ... Was his team's captain ... Before his senior year, he finished in fifth place at the 2009 Scott Robertson Invitational and 11th in the 2009 Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass ... He had 10 top-15 finishes in American Junior Golf Association events over his first three years of high school, including seven finishes in the top 10 ... He won more than 20 Illinois high school tournaments, recording two top-10 finishes at the Illinois Open (fifth in 2008) and 10th in 2009) while competing as an amateur ... Is a four-time Wheaton City Championship win-ner ... During his final fall high school season, he won five individual titles in nine

events played, shot under par in six of those tournaments, and broke a course record at St. Andrews in West Chicago by shooting 63, a record that has stood for more than 60 years ... His high school team won the state championship during the 2009-10 season and won 45 straight matches ... His team won six of eight tournaments during the 2009-10 season ... All four years, his team went 57-2 in matches ... Coached by Bob Broman ... He scored in every match and event his team played in all four years ... Played in approximately 65 rounds and had an under par average for all four years.

PERSONAL: Blake Collins Biddle was born Sept. 6, 1991, in Winfield, Ill. ... The son of Robert and Donna Biddle ... Majoring in communication studies ... Has four sisters: Brooke (22), Kristen (38), Amy (40) and Laurie (42).

Biddle's Career Finishes2010-11PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST53rd Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 76-77-73—226T38th PING/Golfweek Preview 79-76-75—230T21st Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 70-70-77—217T3rd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 71-70-69—210T29th Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 72-72—144T9th Arizona Invitational 71-75-71—217T7th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 73-74-73—220T33rd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 74-76-75—225T23rd National Invitational Tournament 77-71-74—222T16th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 75-72-68—2157th PING Cougar Classic 68-72-70—210T17th Mountain West Championship 73-71-72—216T8th NCAA San Diego Regional 74-69-72—215

2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST8th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 71-71-70—212T24th William H. Tucker Invitational 72-76-75—223T24th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 74-77-69—220T24th Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 76-66-74—216T8th John Burns Intercollegiate 68-73-72—213T5th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 72-72-67—2111st Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 71-72-69—212T12th National Invitational Tournament 74-75-68—217T20th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 71-74-68—213T10th PING Cougar Classic 72-74-69—215T22nd Mountain West Championship 78-74-67—219

Biddle's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2010-11 38 2767 72.82 7 5 1 142011-12 36 2588 71.89 8 6 2 21TOTALS 74 5355 72.36 15 11 3 35

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Player Profiles

UNLV: Begins his first year with the Rebels.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Wash. ... Had scoring averages of 71.6 as a freshman, 70.4 as a sophomore, 71.2 as a junior and 71.8 as a senior ... Was the 2010 Washington State 4A Boys Champion and was an AJGA Champion ... Named first team All-American Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) in 2009-10 ... Was a four-year varsity member for Coach Steve George ... Team was 46-2 during his four years with a runner-up finish at state in 2010, a win in 2011 at state and another runner-up in 2012.

PERSONAL: James J. Feutz was born Sept. 13, 1993, in Tacoma, Wash ... The only child of Pat and Terri Feutz ... Majoring in business administration ... His cousin played for the Oakland A's and his father played college golf at Gonzaga.

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Player Profiles

UNLV: Begins his second year with the Rebels ... Used the 2011-12 season as a redshirt year.

CARLETON COLLEGE: Played the 2010-11 season at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. ... Finished third at the MIAC Championship ... Led the Knights in scoring average at 73.8 ... Played in four tournaments resulting in nine total rounds, which ranked third on the team ... Turned in three top-five finishes and won the Macalester Invitational ... Earned all-conference honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Wheaton Academy in West Chicago, Ill. ... Lettered four years with the golf program .. Coached by Bob Broman ... Won the IHSA state championship in 2008.

PERSONAL: David Flynn was born Aug. 21, 1992, in Elk Grove Village, Ill. ... The son of Ross and Kate Flynn ... Majoring in history ... Has three siblings: Ashley (25), Chris (23) and Gareth (17).

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Player Profiles


2011-12: Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors ... Also named a MW Scholar-Athlete ... Was the 2012 recipient of the Bruce Parker Award, which is given annually to the Rebel golfer with the highest grade point average on the team ... Played in a team-high-tying 36 rounds and recorded a scoring average of 72.94, which ranked fifth on the Rebels ... Had four top-20 finishes and a top-10 ... Shot par or better 11 times ... His best finish was seventh place at the National Invitational Tournament ... Shot in the 60s four times with three 68s.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge Island, Wash. ... Lettered four years with the golf program ... Had a 68.7 scoring average his junior year and a 68.5 scoring average his senior year ... He was ranked 42nd in the country by Golfweek in the class of 2011 when he signed with UNLV ... Won his district's championship his junior year ... In addition to his distinguished record in the Pacific Northwest where he represented the state of Washington at the 2010 Junior America's Cup, he had numerous high fin-ishes in national competitions and was the highest-ranked 2011 graduate from the state of Washington ... During sectional qualifying for the U.S. Amateur in 2010, he captured medalist honors at The Home Course site and set the tour-nament course record, besting a field that included the reigning NCAA Player of the Year, former U.S. Junior Amateur Champion and multiple collegiate All-Americans ... Earned All-Metro League honors all four years of high school and was a two-time state (WIAA) Athlete of the Week ... His team went unde-feated three of his four years in league, only losing one match ... They were the runner-up his freshman year at the state high school championship and he led the team by finishing second individually.

PERSONAL: Carl Victor Jonson was born Oct. 5, 1992, in Bainbridge Island, Wash. ... The won of Ed and Susanne Jonson ... Majoring in business adminis-tration ... Has a brother, Andy (17) ... His father played golf at Seattle University and professionally.

Jonson's Career Finishes2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST29th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 75-73-70—218T34th William H. Tucker Invitational 75-73-77—225T21st Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 68-75-76—219T14th Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 71-73-68—212T18th John Burns Intercollegiate 71-72-73—216T27th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 71-73-73—217T42nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 75-70-82—2277th National Invitational Tournament 68-73-74—215T23rd ASU Thunderbird Invitational 72-71-72—215T21st PING Cougar Classic 75-73-73—221T17th Mountain West Championship 72-69-76—217T28th NCAA East Regional 73-77-74—224

Jonson's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2011-12 36 2626 72.94 4 1 0 11TOTALS 36 2626 72.94 4 1 0 11

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Player Profiles

UNLV: Enters his third season with the Rebels ... Has played in 21 rounds over his two seasons at UNLV.

2011-12: Played in three tournaments, totalling nine rounds ... Had a scoring average of 76.22 ... Turned in two rounds at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for 23rd at the National Invitational Tournament.

2010-11: Named a Mountain West Scholar-Athlete ... Played in a total of four tournaments, totaling 12 rounds ... Averaged 77.83 per round ... Had one round at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for 27th at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational ... Shot in the 60s one time, which was 69 in the third round at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational ... Was the Michael Maze Award winner for 2011, which is presented annually to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf.

2009-10 (At Purdue): Played in the season-opening Wolf Run Intercollegiate as a freshman, finishing 78th ... That was his only action of the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Tigard High School in Tigard, Ore. ... Lettered four years with the golf program ... Led the team to the state 6A cham-pionship as a senior ... Named all-district his final three years of high school and all-state as a sophomore and a senior ... Was his team's No. 1 player and team captain ... His team won the 2009 district title by 13 strokes ... Coached by Rich Hanson.

PERSONAL: Arthur Bongkyn Kim was born March 23, 1991, in Portland, Ore. ... The son of Sang Kwon and Do Sim Kim ... Majoring in political science ... Has three siblings: Jose (30), Rebecca (24) and Daniel (15) ... Rebecca played golf at Duke and currently plays professionally.

Kim's Career Finishes2010-11PLACE TOURNAmENT SCORES68th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 77-80-81—238T27th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 75-73-69—217T83rd PING Cougar Classic 75-79-75—22945th Mountain West Championship 79-84-87—250

2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST63rd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 75-85-78—238T23rd National Invitational Tournament 78-70-73—221T42nd PING Cougar Classic 78-77-72—227

Kim's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2010-11 12 934 77.83 0 0 0 12011-12 9 686 76.22 0 0 0 2TOTALS 21 1620 77.14 0 0 0 3

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Player Profiles

UNLV: Begins his second year with the Rebels.

2011-12: Named to the Academic All-Mountain West team ... Was the Michael Maze Award winner for 2012, which is presented annually to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf ... Played in 24 rounds and record-ed a scoring average of 74.79 ... Had three top-20 finishes ... His best finish was a tie for 12th at the PING Cougar Classic ... Shot seven rounds at par or better ... His low round of the year was a 69 during the PING Cougar Classic's final round.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Chico High School in Chico, Calif. ... Lettered three years with the golf program ... Was his section's individual cham-pion his sophomore year and his team won the sectional championship his freshman and senior years ... Had a scoring average of 70.6 as a sophomore ... Finished tied for third at the 2009 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships against an outstanding international field on a U.S. Open venue, Torrey Pines (South Course) ... Was the Northern California Player of the Year for JGANC in 2009 and was on the Junior America's Cup team in 2009 and 2010 ... He was also on the Hogan Cup team those years ... He was a two-time points leader for JGANC ... Tied for 12th at the state championship in 2009 ... Also played bas-ketball for two years (junior and senior) and made the all-section team ... Was a point guard ... His team lost in the second round of the state playoffs both years.

PERSONAL: Kurt Kitayama was born Jan. 14, 1993, in Chico, Calif. ... The son of Clifford and Rumiko Kitayama ... Majoring in business administration ... Has a brother, Daniel (24), who played at Hawaii-Hilo for two years.

Kitayama's Career Finishes2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST78th John Burns Intercollegiate 78-73-81—232T17th Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 71-72-72—215T15th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 72-76-73—221T30th National Invitational Tournament 73-73-78—224T70th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 73-79-77—229T12th PING Cougar Classic 76-72-69—217T22nd Mountain West Championship 70-76-73—219T69th NCAA East Regional 82-81-75—238

Kitayama's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2011-12 24 1795 74.79 3 0 0 7TOTALS 24 1795 74.79 3 0 0 7

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UNLV: Begins his third year with the Rebels ... Had his 2011-12 (sophomore) season cut short after breaking his wrist ... Has played in 24 rounds over two seasons at UNLV ... Has three top-20 finishes, a top-10 and a top-five ... Has recorded eight rounds of par or better.

2011-12: Played in 12 rounds before breaking his wrist, which kept him out of action the rest of the year ... Turned in a scoring average of 72.58, which ranked fourth on the team ... Had three top-20 finishes, a top-10 and a top-five ... Recorded seven rounds of par or better ... He finished third at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate, which was his best finish of the year ... Had four rounds in the 60s during the season, including two 66s in the first two rounds of the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate ... His 54-hole total of 202 at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate tied him for the sixth-lowest score in program history.

2010-11: Played in four tournaments, totaling 12 rounds ... Averaged 77.83 per round ... Had one round at par or better ... His best finish was a tie for 26th at the Mountain West Championship ... Shot in the 60s once, a 69 at the MW Championship.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Monteverde Academy in Monteverde, Fla. ... Attended the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy from 2008-10 ... Hometown is Mexico City, Mexico, where he attended the Eton School during ninth and 10th grades ... His best 2009 American Junior Golf Association and Future Collegians World Tour rounds were 67 and 69 ... Finished in second place at the 2009 AJGA Golf World Preseason and third at the 2009 FCWT Naples, Jim McLean Doral Great White and the 2010 Feather Sound ... Was eighth at the 2009 AJGA Nationwide Insurance Junior at Ohio State and finished ninth at the 2009 Optimist ... Was 11th at the 2009 FCWT National Championship.

PERSONAL: Nicholas Cooper Maruri was born March 9, 1992, in New Orleans, La. ... The son of Jose and Shawn Maruri ... Majoring in hospitality management ... Has three siblings: Jose (43), Fernando (41) and Elisa (14) ... Hobbies include Equestrian, as he participated in competitive horse jumping between the ages of 6-12.

Maruri's Career Finishes2010-11PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST55th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 75-77-82—23472nd Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 81-77-84—242T26th Mountain West Championship 73-69-77—21971st NCAA San Diego Regional 80-81-80—241

2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST15th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 68-70-77—215T11th William H. Tucker Invitational 78-69-72—21958th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 80-78-77—2353rd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 66-66-70—202

Maruri's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2010-11 12 934 77.83 0 0 0 12011-12 12 871 72.58 3 1 1 7TOTALS 24 1805 75.20 3 1 1 8

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UNLV: Begins his first year with the Rebels... Enters the 2012-13 season as one of three Rebels listed in Golf World's Top 50 Players to Watch.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Coronado High School in Henderson Nev. ... Won the individual state championship twice (2010 & 2012) ... Was an AJGA first team All-American and won the 2011 PING Invitational ... Was ranked as the No. 4 player in the country in the class of 2012 by Golfweek ... Was a four-year varsity player for Coach Joe Sawaia ... Had scoring averages of 34.6 for 9-hole and 69.5 for 18 as a senior ... Team won the state championship three straight years (2010-12) and the regional championship all four years ... was a teammate of current Rebel golfer Kenden Slattery.

PERSONAL: AJ McInerney was born Oct. 5, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev. ... The son of Mike and Shannon McInerney ... Majoring in business administration ... Has a sister: Megan (16).

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UNLV: Begins his fourth year with the Rebels ... Holds a 72.60 career scoring average, which currently ranks eighth in program history ... Has three career indi-vidual victories, which is seventh on the all-time UNLV list ... Has played in 102 rounds, which ranks 18th in program history ... Has 20 top-20 finishes, 14 top-10s and 10 top-fives ... Has recorded 49 rounds at par or better ... Enters the 2012-13 season as one of three Rebels listed in Golf World's Top 50 Players to Watch.

2011-12: Named honorable mention All-America, to the PING All-West Region squad and also was selected to the All-Mountain West team ... Earned MW Co-Golfer of the Month honors for September and earned the award outright for February ... Won two individual titles (Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational and Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate), which is tied for fifth in program history for most wins in a season ... Also won the Sahalee Players Championship, coming out on top after a three-way, sudden-death playoff ... Played in a team-high-tying 36 rounds, recording a scoring average of 71.61, which ranks as the 10th-lowest for a season in program history ... Had nine top-20 finishes, seven top-10s and five top-fives ... Recorded 19 rounds of par or better ... Had 10 rounds in the 60s, including a low of 67 on five occasions ... Named the 2012 Earl E. Wilson Award winner, given annually to the top player on the squad.

2010-11: Was named to the All-Mountain West team ... Earned his first career victory at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate ... Finished tied for fourth in the Sahalee Players Championship ... Lost in the round of 64 in the U.S. Amateur ... Played in 11 tournaments, totalling 32 rounds ... Averaged 72.53 per round ... Recorded five top-20 finishes, four top-10s and three top-fives ... Had 13 rounds at par or better ... Placed fourth on two separate occasions: at the National Invitational Tournament and the PING Cougar Classic ... Shot in the 60s four times ... His lowest scores came back-to-back in the first and second round at the PING Cougar Classic where he shot 67 and 68, respectively ... His 54-hole total of 208 was the third-lowest score posted on the team.

2009-10: Was named to the Academic All-Mountain West team ... Played in 12 tournaments, totalling 34 rounds ... Averaged 73.74 per round ... Recorded six top-20 finishes, three top-10s and two top-fives ... Had 17 rounds at par or bet-ter, including 10 at under par ... His best finishes were third place at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate and fifth at the John A. Burns Intercollegiate ... Shot in the 60s seven times with his low round of 66 coming during the first round at the Wimberly and the final round of the Burns ... His 54-hole total of 205 at the Wimberly ranks tied for 20th for low total in program history ... Was the 2010 win-ner of the Michael Maze Award, which is presented annually to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Wash. ... Was the 4A state high school champion in 2007 and 2009 ... Finished third in 2008 ... Named the 2008 WJGA Player of the Year ... Played in the 2008 USGA Junior Amateur National Championship where he finished 18th out of 154 golfers ... Named to the Hogan Cup team in 2006 and 2007 ... Was a 2007 second-team All-America by the Future Collegiate World Tour ... Lettered four years on the golf team.

PERSONAL: Kevin Lewis Penner was born Dec. 29, 1990, in Decatur, Ala. ... The son of Diane and Doug Penner ... His father played baseball and his mother played softball at Kansas State ... Majoring interdisciplinary studies ... Has a sister, Christy (25).

Penner's Career Finishes2009-10PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST13th William H. Tucker Invitational 72-71-72—215T25th Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 72-71-75—21874th PING/Golfweek Preview 90-74-82—246T20th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 713rd Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 66-71-68—205T56th Arizona Intercollegiate 84-67-73—2245th John A. Burns Intercollegiate 73-69-66—208T67th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 77-83-83—243T10th PING Cougar Classic 73-72-69—214T16th Mountain West Championship 73-68-75—216T45th NCAA San Diego Regional 79-72-76—227T64th NCAA Championship 77-72-71—220

2010-11PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST21st Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 72-75-73—220T21st PING/Golfweek Preview 74-77-73—224T28th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 77-73-70—220T34th Arizona Invitational 75-74-74—223T1st Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 70-69-74—21377th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters WD-77-75—XXT4th National Invitational Tournament 72-70-71—213T16th ASU Thunderbird Invitational 72-70-73—215T4th PING Cougar Classic 67-68-73—208T7th Mountain West Championship 70-69-73—212T34th NCAA San Diego Regional 72-74-75—221

2011-12PLACE TOURNAmENT SCOREST1st Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 74-67-68—209T5th William H. Tucker Invitational 76-73-67—216T46th Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 72-75-80—2276th Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 70-70-67—207T6th John Burns Intercollegiate 67-73-72—2121st Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate 67-69-73—209T11th Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters 70-75-74—219T3rd National Invitational Tournament 72-70-72—214T33rd ASU Thunderbird Invitational 74-73-72—2194th PING Cougar Classic 72-69-69—21013th Mountain West Championship 72-73-69—214T23rd NCAA East Regional 75-76-71—222

Penner's Career ScorecardYEAR RDS STR AVG TOP 20 TOP 10 TOP 5 RDS PAR OR BETTER2009-10 34 2507 73.74 6 3 2 172010-11 32 2321 72.53 5 4 3 13 2011-12 36 2578 71.61 9 7 5 19TOTALS 102 7406 72.60 20 14 10 49

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HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Coronado High School in Henderson Nev. ... Played every match during his four years on varsity for Coach Joe Sawaia ... Had scoring averages of 37.5 for 9-hole and 76 for 18 as a senior, 37.8/76.3 as a junior and 41/77.3 as a sophomore ... Finished fourth at regionals in 2011 and 2012, sixth at state in 2011 and fifth at regionals in 2009 ... Team won the regional championship all four years and won state three consecutive times ... was a teammate of current Rebel golfer AJ McInerney.

PERSONAL: Kenden John Slattery was born March 19, 1994, in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. ... The son of Tim and Debbie Slattery ... Has not declared a major ... Has two siblings: Kyle (29) and Karly (27) ... His brother played hockey for Shattuck-Saint Mary's.

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HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Played in the No. 1 spot all four years on varsity for Coach David Fish ... Had scoring averages of 74.2 as a freshman, 72.7 as a sophomore, 71.6 as a junior and 69.8 as a senior ... Was his team's captain all four years, earned regional player of the year honors twice and was named all-state four times ... Was the 2010 AJGA Las Vegas Junior Champion ... Played on his high school's basketball team for three years, earning one letter.

PERSONAL: Zane Robert Mitchell Thomas was born Feb. 23, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nev. ... The son of Bob and Susan Thomas ... Majoring in business administration ... Has one sibling: Van (16) ... His father played college golf and volleyball at UC Irvine.

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-A-Adams, Kent (1984-85)Anderson, Jeremy (1996-00)Askew, Brandon (2000-03)

-B-Bandy, John (1986-88)Baran, HankBarnhart, Hollis (1970-74)Baugh, Matt (1988-90)Belt, Jerry (1981-84)Berry, Charles (1983-87)Berry, Chris (1995-99)Biddle, Blake (2010-pres.)Bisbee, Jeff (1983-87)Blanchard, GregBowler, George Brown, Doug (1983-86)

-C-Campbell, Chad (1994-96)Carlson, Mitch (2002-2004)Carrigan, Kevin (2007-08)Carter, MarshallChew III, Frederick (1992-93)Coffin, BobColleran, DanCooke, Scott (1987-88)Corbett, Clark (2000-02)Cortes, J.C. (1988-91)Creighton, Alan (1995-97)

-D-Davis, Brien (1998-03)Deacon, J.C. (2001-05)Denton, Troy (2001-06)Dolan, Kim Dorsey, Daron (1994-98)Downs, Dennis (1985-86)

-E-Edwards. Matt (2003-04)Elliott, Bob (1988-89)Ellsworth, John (1984-86)Epstein, Jordan (2009-10)Ernst, Derek (2008-12)Eubank, Tom

-F-Feutz, James (2012-pres.)Fink, Jim (1986-87)Fischer, Steve (1984-87)Flynn, David (2011-pres.)

Foulds, Brett (1999-02)Fowles, Casey (2004-06)Frola, Art Fryatt, Edward (1991-94)

-g-Gatto, C.J. (2003-08)Goethals, Brandon (1988-92)Gonzales, Andres (2003-06)Goyen, Hub (1988-91)Grant, SteveGreen, Connor (2008-09)Grogan, Tim (1988-90)

-H-Hall, JohnHamblin, MikeHan, Seung-su (2005-08)Hart, StaceyHoffman, Charley (1995-99)Howard, Craig (1990-91)Husted, Rick (1984-85)Hunt, Sam (2003-07)

-J-Johnson, Carl (2011-pres.)Johnson, Dave (1990-95)Johnson, Hunter (1995-96)

-K-Kanda, Brett (2005-10)Kearney, MikeKeeney, Ryan (2002-07)Kendall, Skip (1982-86)Kenyon, DaveKepler, JimKim, Arthur (2010-pres.)Kinsinger, Matt (2003-08)Kirk, Michael (1998-00)Kitayama, Kurt (2011-pres.)Klabacka, MattKolb, Todd (1988-90)Kraemer, Max (2009-11)Kupeyan, Calvin (1999-03)

-L-Lander, Scott (1996-01)Lane, ScottLeadbetter, Andy (2003-04)Lee, David (1993-94)Lee, Justin (2000-01)Leon, Chris (1988-91)Loska, Brandon (2004-08)

Love, T.J. (1992-93)Ludian, ScottLunde, Bill (1993-98)

-M-Majors, Karsten (2009-11)Mariano, CarlMartin, Cameron (1988-89)maruri, Nicholas (2010-pres.)Mays, Tyler (1998-01)McCullough, Lance (1994-95)McGraw, Jeff (1996)mcInerney, AJ (2012-pres.)McNee, BruceMiller, John (1983-87)Montgomery, Monte (1989-92)Moon, Ji (2007-09)Moore, Ryan (2001-05)Morales, Gilberto (1993-97)Mrva, Fran Mullaney, RobMullen, Bruce (1988-89)

-N-Neff, Joe (1984-88)Nottingham, Brandon (1993-95)Nygard, Russ (1996)

-O-O’Connor, Bill (1985-89)O’Shea, DarinOh, James (2000-01)Oh, Ted (1995-97)Olson, Eddie (2005-10)Osborn, Darin (1988-92)

-P-Pedigo, Kevin (1986-88)Penner, Kevin (2009-pres.)Pinjuv, Johnny (2006-10)Posey, Ryan (2002-03)

-R-Raitt, Andrew (1990-92)Rebollar, Daniel (1989-90)Rick, Tony (1983-85)Riley, Chris (1992-96)Ruiz, Mike (1994-97)

-S-Saari, Steve (1986-87)Sanchez, RonSchroeder, Eric (1990-94)

Schultz, DaveSchutte, Warren (1989-93)Scott, Adam (1998-99)Seefus, Doug (1986-87)Sellinger, Art (1984-85)Seven, Rick (1979-81)Slattery, Kenden (2012-pres.)Smith, Colby (2008-12)Smith, Scott (1984-85)Speer, DonStarks, MikeStrandberg, Alexander (1999-00)Sul, Robert (1998-01)Sutton, Scott (1984-85)Sweeney, Tim (1985-86)

-T-Texter, Jarred (2004-08)Thomas, Zane (2012-pres.)Thompson, Gary (1989-91)Thornley, Christian (1997-01)Todd, Matt (1991-95)Tracey, John (1984-85)Trimble, Blake (2005-07)Turner, GaryTurner, Steve

-V-Vance, Mike (1992-97)Vildhoj, Morten (1997-98)Von Hake, Carl

-W-Weston, WesWhisman, Travis (2000-05)Whitaker, Chase (1992-95)Williams, DaleWingfield, Scott (1997-01) Wooding, Jeremiah (2007-11)Wright, Jay

-Z-Zankl, Scott (1992-94)

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EDITOR’S NOTE:This roster is a work in progress. Please notify the UNLV Sports Information Office at (702) 895-3207 with corrections.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - It was a lucky seventh for the UNLV golf team.

The top-ranked Rebels, under head coach Dwaine Knight, withstood a final-round rally from Clemson and won their first-ever NCAA men’s golf title by three shots at the University of New Mexico’s Championship Golf Course (par 72, 2,748 yards).

It marked only the second team national championship for UNLV in any sport as the men’s basketball team won in 1990.

The Rebels, who won their record-breaking seventh tournament of the season, shot a final-round one-over-par 289 and finished the tourna-ment at 34-under-par 1,118, setting the record for the lowest total in NCAA Championships history. The old mark was 23-under par, which was set by Arizona in 1992 and repeated by Stanford in 1994.

UNLV also broke the NCAA Championships record for lowest score after the second-round. The Rebels were at 23-under par after the 36-hole cut, eclipsing the old mark set by Stanford in 1994 at 11-under.

Knight, who’s best finish before this year at the NCAA Championships was second in 1996,

then failed to make the cut in 1997, led his team to the title in only his 10th try with the Rebels. “This year we have won when we were ahead going into the final round, when we were coming from behind and when we were even,” Knight said. “The experience that we gained dur-ing the year really helped today. When you win a lot, you get comfortable with the fact that it will always come down to the final holes. It did today and we were ready.” Knight was also impressed with the way his team battled from the very beginning of the season and persevered. “After not making the cut last year and losing the players we did, for this team to gain the No. 1 spot again, coming in expected to win, and with the pressure, holding on for the victory makes me very proud.” Clemson finished 31-under par in second place, while Georgia Tech was second at 30-un-der, Oklahoma State was fourth at 25-under and Arizona State rounds out the top five, finishing 22-under par. Freshman James McLean of Minnesota shot a final-round 69 and hung on for the indi-vidual championship at 17-under-par 271.

“It’s a big thrill coming over from Australia and win it,” McLean said. “I was only a top-five or ten player there and to win it here (in the United States) means a lot. All of the best players are over here and I came here to play with the best.” With his 17-under, McLean tied the NCAA record held by John Inman (North Carolina, 1984), Phil Mickelson (Arizona State, 1992) and Justin Leonard (Texas, 1994) for lowest tourna-ment total. UNLV junior Chris Berry, who had a night-mare of a tournament in 1996, as he finished dead last, led the Rebels and finished in a tie for second place one shot back at 16-under. “I am so proud of Chris,” Knight said. “For him to comeback and lead us to victory after his previous NCAA performance is just so special.” “One of the things that made me play so well was looking at the scoreboards,” Berry said. “When the team went low in the second round I kept looking at the updates on the board and we kept getting lower and lower. It really fired me up and I just wanted to help the team.” Also tying for second was Stanford’s Joel Kribel, TCU’s J.J. Henry and Clemson’s Charles Warren.

May 30, 1998

1998 National Champions

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Head Coach Dwaine Knight addresses thecrowd after winning the championship.

Jeremy Anderson

proudly shows the

18th green’s flag.

Charley Hoffman and CaseyWhalen begin to celebrate.

Knight kisses the 18th green.

The team in front of the leaderboard.

Knight and Andersonshare a special moment.

This Chris Berry shotsaved the championship.

UNLV with its championship trophy.


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The Rebels with the trophy at their down-town rally.

Knight shares a moment with hisparents at the downtown reception.

Knight is presented with theSears Trophy following the victory.

Knight addresses his fans after the team arrived back in Las Vegas.

The Rebels and Hey Reb pose for a photo in front of their plane.

Knight shows Las Vegas his trophy.

Knight with Lied Foundation Trustee Christina Hixon.

(L-R) Bob Cole, Christina Hixson, Knight, Tom Hartley and Charles

Baron at the downtown reception.

Knight signs an autograph for a

lucky fan.


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Rebel gear was displayed at the Official All-Star Cafe following the

championship.

Knight and Bill Lunde were honored at the Official All-Star Cafe.

Knight and the team were presented theGolfweek/Taylor Made No. 1 ranking

trophy at the Sept. 12, 1998 football game.

The 1997-98 starting five and coaches.

The Sears Trophy.

Knight with his wife Debbie and Hey Reb.

The Rebels were honored with aprocession down Fremont Street

in downtown Las Vegas.

UNLV in front of a billboard honoring its accom-plishment of being on top of the polls.

Following the championship, Steve Wynnhosted the team at Shadow Creek.


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February 3, 1999


A Day With The Thunderbirds


November 8, 1999

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UNLV’s Schutte Wins NCAA Golf Title With 67of Georgia Tech as UNLV charged from 19th to eighth with a final-round score of 285, the best finishing round of the tournament. “Absolutely incredible,” Schutte’s coach, Dwaine Knight, exclaimed after watching the Big West Conference Player of the Year win his fourth straight tournament on the strength of six birdies and an eagle. “Physically and fundamentally his game has improved, but the biggest improvement he has made is mentally. His composure now is one of the best I’ve ever seen.” In team competition, senior Scott DeSerrano shot a 70 and sophomores Jaxon Brigman and Craig Hainline added 72s as

Oklahoma State won its seventh team championship and first since 1987. The Cowboys, who led after the second round, scored 287 for a 1,161 total to overtake North Carolina. The Tar Heels, who led by three strokes after the third round, shot 297 to finish at 1,168. Mickelson, the U.S. Amateur champion, failed in his bid to join Ben Crenshaw, formerly of Texas, as the only three-time individual champion. The left-hander, one of only three golfers to win a PGA Tour event as an amateur, finished in a five-way tie for fourth at 289. Rounding out UNLV’s scores were Monte Montgomery, 80-75-78-70--303; Chris Leon, 77-74-78-76--305; Darin Osborne, 80-73-80-73--306; and Andrew Raitt, 84-75-75-75--309.

“This carries a lot of weight for our pro-gram,” said Knight, whose team enjoyed its high-est finish ever in the finals after placing 18th last year and 27th in 1989. “This shows a lot,” Schutte said. “We played with a lot of guts and a lot of pride. That says a lot about the program.”

Las Vegas Review-Journal

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- UNLV sophomore Warren Schutte made NCAA history Saturday while stopping the historic chances of Arizona State’s Phil Mickelson. Schutte shot a tournament-low round of five-under par 67 at Poppy Hills to become the first foreign-born player to win the NCAA Golf Championships. “The key for me today is that I played the par fives at six-under and had four eagle putts,” said Schutte, of Durban, South Africa. Schutte’s four-day 72-70-74-67--283 was good for a three-shot victory over David Duval

Schutte was on top of thecollegiate golf world in 1991.

The NCAA crown was Schutte’s fourth straight win.The NCAA crown was Schutte’s fourth straight win.

June 9, 1991

SChUTTe beCAMe FirST rebeL GoLFer iNDUCTeD To

UNLV hALL oF FAMeWarren Schutte was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. He was the school’s first men’s individual national champion in any sport and he also holds the honor of being the first-ever Rebel golfer inducted. Former Rebel golfers Chad Campbell and Chris Riley were both inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2008, UNLV's 1998 national championship team was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2010, Jeremy Anderson entered the Hall.

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UNLV’s Moore Wins National Championship1991, and the Rebels captured the team title in 1998. "I'm really proud of him," head coach Dwaine Knight said. "I thought it was a fabulous round when he needed it. He's been so consistent all year, and this was another great round under tough conditions." Moore, of Puyallup, Wash., finished the 72-hole tournament at 13-under par. He carded rounds of 67, 70, 64 and 66 at the par-70, 6,679-yard Cascades Course at the Homestead Resort, including 20 birdies and an eagle. "I wasn't worried about anyone else," Moore said. "I was just out there trying to take care of my own business and play the way I knew I could. I knew, with a couple of shots lead, that if I went out and played a solid round, then I'd be virtually uncatchable, especially with the rain and the conditions today. It was that irritating weather, which kind of gets to you after a while. But I wasn't going out there thinking I could shoot 72 or 73 and pull it out. I knew I had to play good with these guys chasing me." In winning his third tournament of the

year, Moore becomes the first player since Arizona State's Jim Carter in 1983 to take the NCAA Championship while playing as an indi-vidual without his team. The win was not just his third of the year, but his third in his last five tournaments. In fact, the Rebel ace has not fin-ished worse than third since late March. He also claimed the Palmer Award, pre-sented annually to the national champion, and

unsurprisingly earned first-team All-American honors. Along with the honors, Moore also etched his name into the school record books in a few places. With a total score of 267, he broke Chris Berry's school record for low 72-hole score by five strokes. His 69.38 scoring average also shat-tered the school's single season record of 70.85 held by Jeremy Anderson, and his career scoring average of 71.15 bested Anderson's 72.01 total. He also carded the school's best first, third and final round scores in the NCAA Championship, and his third-round 64 is the lowest total by any Rebel at the national finals.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. -- UNLV junior Ryan Moore won the second individual men's golf national championship in school history as he completed his final round with a 66 at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. Playing in a steady, cold rain, Moore, the nation's second-ranked player, won the title by six strokes over Wake Forest's Bill Haas and Arizona's Chris Nallen, ranked No. 1 and No. 4 respectively. "It's hard to put it into words right now," Moore said of his win. "It means a lot. This was the goal at the beginning of the year, just to even get here. So to pull out a victory, it's hard to put it into words right now." "I've played six rounds of golf with Ryan this week, four rounds and two practice rounds, and it was pretty special," said Haas. "He shot a 66 in the final round. I would have had to shoot a 62 just to tie him. So I didn't really have a shot. So my hat's off to him. He beat me. I played my game and he played better." With the victory, Moore brings home UNLV's third national title in men's golf. Warren Schutte won the individual crown in

Moore won the NCAA Championship by six strokes.

In addition to the NCAA title, Moore also won the 2004 U.S. Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links, Western Amateur and Sahalee Players Championships.

June 4, 2004

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Setting A New Standard

rYAN Moore The most heralded player in the UNLV golf program’s history, former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore experienced unequaled success at the collegiate and amateur levels beginning with the summer of 2004.

Moore’s college career, which ran from 2001-05, was unparalleled, both in terms of his senior-year accomplishments as well as his sustained performance while competing for UNLV. In his senior year alone, he competed in nine college events, winning three times and finishing third in three others. In fact, he never finished lower than sixth place in any of the tournaments he played in. Moore also capped his final year with a fifth-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championship, an event he won in 2004. His 28-round scoring average of 69.29 was tops in the nation and set the UNLV seasonal record. For his college career, he played in 136 rounds and turned in a scoring average of 70.76. He also placed 13th at the 2005 Masters, earning him low amateur honors and a return trip to Augusta in 2006. Moore’s incredible senior season was rewarded with the recognition of winning every major player of the year honor that is given out in collegiate golf - the Ben Hogan Award, the Nicklaus Award and the Haskins Award. Moore became just the second UNLV student-athlete to win his respective sport’s national player of the year award - the first was men’s basketball’s Larry Johnson in 1991. Moore also received national attention when he set a new standard in amateur golf in 2004 by winning five major amateur championships, a feat that may never be matched. He captured the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA, the U.S. Amateur Public Links, the Western Amateur and the Sahalee Players Championships to become the first golfer to ever win all five events in the same year. The four-time All-American became just the third UNLV golfer in program history to earn first team honors twice (2004 and 2005). He also captured the Golfstat Cup title in 2004-05, which is awarded annually to the college golfer with the lowest yearly scoring average as was the nation’s top-ranked player for the entire season. His 69.29 was the second lowest seasonal scoring average in NCAA history. Moore was also named the Mountain West Golfer of the Year for the second straight season in 2004-05 and made the All-MW team for the fourth time. He captured UNLV’s Sportsman of the Year award all four of his years at UNLV. Moore had the opportunity to turn professional after his junior season, but chose to return to school for his senior year. He is currently on the PGA Tour and has recorded two victories: the 2009 Wyndham Championship and the 2012 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

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Media exposure

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Media exposure

New York Times USA Today

Jim Nantz, a CBS Sports Broadcaster, with Ryan

Moore at the 2005 Hogan Award Dinner.

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New York Times

Jim Nantz, a CBS Sports Broadcaster, with Ryan Jim Nantz, a CBS Sports Broadcaster, with Ryan

Moore at the 2005 Hogan Award Dinner.

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IndIvIdual TournamenT recordslow 181. 63 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 1998-99 Savane College All-America2. 64 Derek Ernst Jr. 2010-11 Mountain West Championship 64 Eddie Olson Sr. 2009-10 Mountain West Championship 64 Derek Ernst So. 2009-10 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 64 Colby Smith So. 2009-10 William H. Tucker Invitational 64 Jarred Texter Jr. 2006-07 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 64 Travis Whisman Sr. 2004-05 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 64 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 64 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 NCAA Championships 64 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 National Invitation Tournament 64 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 64 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 Preview by PING and Golfweek 64 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-00 Golf World Collegiate Invitational 64 Chris Riley So. 1993-94 William H. Tucker Intercollegiate 64 Warren Schutte Sr. 1992-93 GolfWorld Collegiate 64 Edward Fryatt Jr. 1992-93 John A. Burns Intercollegiate17. 65 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 65 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 65 Eddie Olson Jr. 2008-09 Mountain West Championship 65 Brett Kanda Jr. 2008-09 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 65 Brett Kanda Jr. 2008-09 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 65 Eddie Olson So. 2007-08 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 65 Seung-su Han Jr. 2007-08 Turtle Bay Intercollegiate 65 Seung-su Han Jr. 2007-08 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 65 Seung-su Han So. 2006-07 Mountain West Championship 65 Jarred Texter Jr. 2006-07 John Burns Intercollegiate 65 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 65 Jarred Texter Fr. 2004-05 Nelson Invitational 65 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 William H. Tucker Invitational 65 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 65 Ryan Keeney Fr. 2002-03 ASU Invitational 65 Adam Scott Fr. 1998-99 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 65 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 1998-99 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 65 Jeremy Anderson So. 1997-98 GolfWorld Invitational 65 Chris Berry Jr. 1997-98 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 65 Bill Lunde Sr. 1997-98 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 65 Bill Lunde Sr. 1997-98 NCAA Championships 65 Bill Lunde Jr. 1996-97 Big Island Intercollegiate 65 Mike Ruiz So. 1994-95 Big West Championships 65 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-92 NCAA West Regional 65 Hub Goyen Jr. 1989-90 NCAA West Regional

low 72 (ncaa champIonshIp)1. 267 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 2. 272 Chris Berry Jr. 1997-983. 279 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-00 279 Michael Kirk Sr. 1999-005. 281 Bill Lunde Sr. 1997-98 281 Chris Riley So. 1993-947. 282 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-058. 283 Charley Hoffman Jr. 1997-98 283 Warren Schutte So. 1990-9110. 285 Jeremy Anderson So. 1997-98 285 Ed Fryatt So. 1991-9212. 287 Gilberto Morales Fr. 1993-94 287 Chris Riley Fr. 1992-93 287 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-92

low 541. 196 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 John A. Burns Intercollegiate2. 198 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-00 John A. Burns Intercollegiate3. 201 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 201 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 1998-99 Savane All-American 201 Hub Goyen Jr. 1989-90 NCAA West Regional6. 202 Nicholas Maruri So. 2011-12 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 202 Seung-su Han Jr. 2007-08 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 202 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 ASU Thunderbird Invitational 202 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 Western Refining All-America Classic10. 203 Travis Whisman Jr. 2003-04 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 203 Michael Kirk Jr. 1998-99 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 203 Jeremy Anderson So. 1997-98 GolfWorld Invitational 203 Chris Berry Jr. 1997-98 John A. Burns Intercollegiate14. 204 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 ASU Thunderbird Invitational 204 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 204 Derek Ernst So. 2009-10 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 204 C.J. Gatto Jr. 2006-07 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 204 Adam Scott So. 1999-00 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 204 Chris Riley So. 1993-94 John Hancock All-American20. 205 Kevin Penner Fr. 2009-10 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 205 Seung-su Han Jr. 2007-08 Turtle Bay Intercollegiate 205 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 Williams H. Tucker Invitational 205 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-00 Golf World Collegiate Invitational24. 206 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 206 Derek Ernst So. 2009-10 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 206 Eddie Olson Jr. 2008-09 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 206 Derek Ernst Fr. 2008-09 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 206 Jarred Texter Jr. 2006-07 PING Arizona Intercollegiate 206 Jarred Texter Jr. 2006-07 College All-America Golf Classic 206 Blake Trimble So. 2006-07 District 7 Shootout 206 Andres Gonzales Sr. 2005-06 Cougar Classic 206 Jarred Texter So. 2005-06 John Burns Intercollegiate 206 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 Hall of Fame Invitational 206 Jarred Texter Fr. 2004-05 Nelson Invitational 206 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 Mountain West Championships 206 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 John A. Buns Intercollegiate 206 Chris Riley So. 1993-94 William H. Tucker Intercollegiate 206 Ed Fryatt Jr. 1992-93 John A. Burns Intercollegiate 206 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-92 Big West Championships 206 James Oh Fr. 2000-01 John A. Burns Intercollegiate

Jeremy Anderson holds the school record for low 18-hole round with a 63 at the

Savane College All-America in 1998-99.

Chris Berry’s 16-under par finish at the 1998 NCAAChampionship sealed the Rebels’ first national title.

Adam Scott’s round of 65 at the 1999 John A. Burns Intercollegiate marked the first time a

UNLV freshman had scored that low in a round.

Rebel Records

Records since 1988-89 unless otherwise noted

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IndIvIdual season recordsscorIng average1. 69.29 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-052. 69.39 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 3. 70.85 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-004. 71.18 Chris Riley So. 1993-945. 71.33 Seung-su Han Jr. 2007-086. 71.39 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-127. 71.40 Jarred Texter Jr. 2006-078. 71.43 Derek Ernst So. 2009-109. 71.60 Eddie Olson Jr. 2008-0910. 71.61 Kevin Penner Jr. 2011-1211. 71.65 Michael Kirk Sr. 1999-0012. 71.70 Ryan Moore So. 2002-0313. 71.83 Jeremy Anderson So. 1997-98 71.83 Bill Lunde Sr. 1997-9815. 71.89 Blake Biddle So. 2011-1216. 71.93 Derek Ernst Jr. 2010-1117. 72.08 Andres Gonzales Sr. 2005-0618. 72.09 Travis Whisman Sr. 2004-0519. 72.10 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-9220. 72.23 Andres Gonzales Jr. 2004-0521. 72.29 Ryan Keeney Jr. 2004-0522. 72.33 Brandon Loska Sr. 2007-0823. 72.38 Seung-su Han So. 2006-07 72.38 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 1998-9925. 72.39 Sam Hunt So. 2004-0526. 72.41 Colby Smith So. 2009-1027. 72.42 Eddie Olson So. 2007-08 72.42 Warren Schutte So. 1990-9129. 72.44 Travis Whisman So. 2002-0330. 72.46 Ryan Keeney Sr. 2006-0731. 72.47 Jarred Texter So. 2005-0632. 72.51 Charley Hoffman Jr. 1997-9833. 72.52 Ed Fryatt Jr. 1992-9334. 72.53 C.J. Gatto Jr. 2006-07 72.53 Kevin Penner So. 2010-1136. 72.55 Derek Ernst Fr. 2008-09 72.55 Eddie Olson So. 2006-0738. 72.56 Ryan Moore Fr. 2001-02 72.56 Scott Lander Sr. 2000-0140. 72.58 Nicholas Maruri So. 2011-12 72.58 Warren Schutte Sr. 1992-9342. 72.64 Chris Riley Jr. 1994-9543. 72.75 Matt Kinsinger Fr. 2004-05 72.75 Calvin Kupeyan Fr. 1999-0045. 72.77 Michael Kirk Jr. 1998-9946. 72.79 Matt Kinsinger Sr. 2007-08 72.79 Ted Oh So. 1996-97

rounds1. 49 Chris Riley So. 1993-94 49 Ed Fryatt Sr. 1993-943. 48 Ed Fryatt Jr. 1992-93 48 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-925. 45 Warren Schutte Sr. 1992-93 45 Chris Riley Fr. 1992-93 45 Monte Montgomery Sr. 1991-92 45 Ed Fryatt So. 1991-92 45 Hub Goyen So. 1988-8910. 44 Chris Riley Jr. 1994-95 44 Chad Campbell Jr. 1994-95 44 Gilberto Morales So. 1994-95

vIcTorIes (sInce 1985-86)1. 4 Warren Schutte So. 1990-912. 3 Ryan Moore Sr. 2004-05 3 Ryan Moore Jr. 2003-04 3 Chris Riley So. 1993-945. 2 Kevin Penner Jr. 2011-12 2 Derek Ernst So. 2009-10 2 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 1998-99 2 Jeremy Anderson So. 1997-98 2 Ed Fryatt Sr. 1993-94 2 Ed Fryatt Jr. 1992-93 2 Hub Goyen Jr. 1989-9012. 1 Blake Biddle So. 2011-12 1 Derek Ernst Sr. 2011-12 1 Derek Ernst Jr. 2010-11 1 Kevin Penner So. 2010-11 1 Colby Smith So. 2009-10 1 Eddie Olson Jr. 2008-09 1 Eddie Olson So. 2007-08 1 Matt Kinsinger So. 2005-06 1 Andres Gonzales Sr. 2005-06 1 Ryan Moore So. 2002-03 1 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1999-00 1 Michael Kirk Sr. 1999-00 1 Chris Berry Sr. 1998-99 1 Michael Kirk Jr. 1998-99 1 Bill Lunde Jr. 1996-97 1 Chad Campbell Sr. 1995-96 1 Ted Oh Fr. 1995-96 1 Chris Riley Jr. 1994-95 1 Warren Schutte Jr. 1991-92 1 Warren Schutte Fr. 1989-90 1 Hub Goyen So. 1988-89 1 Steve Fischer Sr. 1985-86

consecuTIve vIcTorIes1. 4 Warren Schutte So. 1990-912. 2 Ed Fryatt Jr. 1992-93

Warren Schutte ended the 1991 season with four straight victories, still the most wins in a season by any Rebel player.

Since the 1993-94 season, nobody has come close to match-ing the 49 rounds played by Ed Fryatt (left) and Chris Riley.

rebel records

Ryan Moore turned in the top seasonal scoring average in Rebel history in back-to-back seasons and recorded the lowest 54-hole tournament total

with 196 at the Burns in 2004-05.

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Ryan Moore holds the best career scoring average in Rebel golf history

by more than one full stroke.

IndIvIdual career recordsscorIng average (mIn. 42 rounds)1. 70.76 Ryan Moore 136-9,624 2001-052. 71.80 Derek Ernst 147-10,556 2008-123. 72.01 Jeremy Anderson 154-11,089 1996-004. 72.20 Michael Kirk 79-5,704 1998-005. 72.31 Seung-su Han 101-7,303 2005-08 6. 72.36 Blake Biddle 74-5,355 2010-SA7. 72.50 Eddie Olson 131-9,498 2005-108. 72.60 Kevin Penner 102-7,406 2009-SA9. 72.65 Chris Riley 178-12,932 1992-9610. 72.68 Warren Schutte 179-13,009 1989-9311. 72.72 Jarred Texter 126-9,163 2004-08 72.72 Travis Whisman 124-9,018 2000-0513. 72.79 Andres Gonzales 90-6,551 2003-0614. 72.94 Ed Fryatt 142-10,358 1991-9415. 73.11 Ji Moon 63-4,606 2007-0916. 73.17 Hub Goyen 103-7,536 1988-9117. 73.31 Matt Kinsinger 75-5,498 2004-08 18. 73.36 C.J. Gatto 83-6,089 2004-08 19. 73.38 Ryan Keeney 89-6,531 2002-0720. 73.46 Brett Kanda 117-8,595 2006-10 21. 73.52 Adam Scott 42-3,088 1998-9922. 73.54 Charley Hoffman 90-6,619 1995-9923. 73.56 Bill Lunde 102-7,503 1994-98 73.56 Scott Lander 125-9,195 1996-0125. 73.63 Monte Montgomery 125-9,204 1989-9226. 73.82 Mike Ruiz 139-10,261 1993-9727. 73.91 Ted Oh 76-5,617 1995-97

vIcTorIes1. 7 Ryan Moore 2001-052. 6 Warren Schutte 1989-933. 5 Jeremy Anderson 1996-004. 4 Derek Ernst 2008-12 4 Chris Riley 1992-96 4 Ed Fryatt 1991-947. 3 Kevin Penner 2009-SA8. 2 Eddie Olson 2005-10 2 Michael Kirk 1998-00

rounds1. 179 Warren Schutte 1989-932. 178 Chris Riley 1992-963. 170 Darin Osborn 1988-924. 154 Jeremy Anderson 1996-005. 147 Derek Ernst 2008-126 142 Ed Fryatt 1991-947. 139 Mike Ruiz 1993-978. 136 Ryan Moore 2001-059. 132 Gilberto Morales 1993-9710. 131 Eddie Olson 2005-10 11. 126 Jarred Texter 2004-0812. 125 Scott Lander 1996-01 125 Monte Montgomery 1989-9214. 124 Travis Whisman 2000-0515. 117 Brett Kanda 2006-10 117 Brandon Goethals 1988-9217. 103 Hub Goyen 1988-9118. 102 Kevin Penner 2009-SA 102 Bill Lunde 1994-98

Team season recordsvIcTorIes1. 7 1997-982. 5 2011-12 5 1998-994. 4 2009-10 4 1996-97 4 1995-96 4 1993-948. 3 2004-05 3 1994-9510. 2 2008-09 2 2007-08 2 2006-07 2 2005-06 2 1992-93 2 1991-92 2 1990-91 2 1989-90

wInnIng percenTage1. .467 (7-15) 1997-982. .417 (5-12) 2011-123. .385 (5-13) 1998-994. .286 (4-14) 2009-10 .286 (4-14) 1995-966. .267 (4-15) 1996-97 .267 (4-15) 1993-948. .250 (3-12) 2004-059. .200 (3-15) 1994-9510. .167 (2-12) 2008-09 .167 (2-12) 2007-08 .167 (2-12) 2006-07 .167 (2-12) 2005-06 .167 (2-12) 2001-0215. .143 (2-14) 1990-91 .143 (2-14) 1989-9017. .133 (2-15) 1992-93 .133 (2-15) 1991-92

consecuTIve vIcTorIes1. 3 1997-982. 2 2011-12 (twice) 2 2009-10 2 2001-02 2 1998-99 (twice) 2 1993-94 2 1992-93

medalIsTs (sInce ‘85-86)1. 4 2011-12 4 1998-99 4 1993-94 4 1990-915. 3 2009-10 3 2004-05 3 2003-04 3 1989-909. 2 2010-11 2 2005-06 2 1997-98 2 1995-96 2 1992-93 2 1999-00

consecuTIve medalIsTs1. 4 1990-91 (Schutte, Schutte, Schutte, Schutte)2. 2 2011-12 (Penner, Biddle) 2 1993-94 (Riley, Fryatt) 2 1992-93 (Fryatt, Fryatt)

margIn oF vIcTorY1. 23 Mountain West Championships 1999-002. 22 Big West Championships 1993-943. 21 Big West Championships 1995-964. 20 William H. Tucker Intercollegiate 1995-965. 17 Shoot-Out at Angel Park 2007-086. 16 William H. Tucker Invitational 2009-10 16 Big Island 1996-978. 15 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2004-05 15 NCAA West Regional 1993-9410. 13 Big West Championships 1992-9311. 11 William H. Tucker Invitational 2008-09 11 U.S. Collegiate Champ. 1998-99 11 John A. Burns Intercoll. 1997-9814. 10 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship 2005-06 10 William H. Tucker Invitational 2005-0616. 8 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2011-12 8 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate 2009-10

Michael Kirk ranks fourth on the school’s career scoring average list at 72.20.

The school’s first All-American in golf, Hub Goyen marched to the Rebels’ first individual win in the postseason at the 1990 West Regional.

Ryan Moore holds the best career

Rebel Records

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Year BY YearTeam sTaTIsTIcsYeAR # of TouRn. Conf. finiSh nCAA Reg. finiSh nCAA ChAmP. finiSh TeAm 1ST TeAm 2nd WoRST finiSh indiv. ChAmPS1988-89 15 4th (Big West) 5th 27th 1 3 27th 21989-90 14 2nd (Big West) 1st 18th 2 4 18th 31990-91 14 2nd (Big West) 3rd 8th 2 5 11th 41991-92 15 1st (Big West) 3rd 4th 2 1 8th 11992-93 15 1st (Big West) 4th 8th 2 1 13th 21993-94 15 1st (Big West) 1st 7th 4 2 11th 41994-95 15 2nd (Big West) 5th 15th 3 2 15th 11995-96 14 1st (Big West) 2nd 2nd 4 4 10th 21996-97 15 2nd (WAC) 1st 22nd 4 5 22nd 11997-98 15 2nd (WAC) 3rd 1st 7 2 11th 21998-99 13 2nd (WAC) 2nd 6th 5 4 8th 41999-00 12 1st (MW) 2nd 6th 1 3 11th 22000-01 12 5th (MW) 11th N/A 0 1 16th 02001-02 12 1st (MW) 3rd 23rd 2 1 23rd 02002-03 12 T4th (MW) T3rd 13th 1 2 13th 12003-04 12 3rd (MW) 11th N/A 0 2 12th 32004-05 12 2nd (MW) 1st 8th 3 5 9th 32005-06 12 3rd (MW) 10th 19th 2 2 19th 22006-07 12 2nd (MW) T16th N/A 2 2 T16th 02007-08 12 4th (MW) 24th N/A 2 1 24th 12008-09 12 3rd (MW) 7th N/A 2 1 12th 12009-10 14 3rd (MW) T3rd T21st 4 0 21st 32010-11 13 3rd (MW) 12th N/A 0 3 12th 22011-12 12 3rd (MW) 8th N/A 5 2 8th 4

Ted Oh’s victory at the 1996 IGT/Rebel Classic is stillthe only win by a freshman in school history.

wInsYeAR PlAYeR ClASS WinS1989-89 Hub Goyen So. 11989-90 Hub Goyen Jr. 21990-91 Warren Schutte So. 41991-92 Warren Schutte Jr. 11992-93 Ed Fryatt Jr. 21993-94 Chris Riley So. 31994-95 Chris Riley Jr. 11995-96 Chad Campbell Sr. 1 Ted Oh Fr. 11996-97 Bill Lunde Jr. 11997-98 Jeremy Anderson So. 21998-99 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 21999-00 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 1 Michael Kirk Sr. 12000-01 None2001-02 None2002-03 Ryan Moore So. 12003-04 Ryan Moore Jr. 32004-05 Ryan Moore Sr. 32005-06 Andres Gonzales Sr. 1 Matt Kinsinger So. 12007-08 Eddie Olson So. 12008-09 Eddie Olson Jr. 12009-10 Derek Ernst So. 2 Colby Smith So. 12010-11 Derek Ernst Jr. 1 Kevin Penner So. 12011-12 Kevin Penner Jr. 2 Blake Biddle So. 1 Derek Ernst Sr. 1

scorIng averageYeAR PlAYeR ClASS Avg.1988-89 Hub Goyen So. 73.551989-90 Hub Goyen Jr. 72.861990-91 Warren Schutte So. 72.421991-92 Warren Schutte Jr. 72.101992-93 Ed Fryatt Jr. 72.521993-94 Chris Riley So. 71.181994-95 Chris Riley Jr. 72.641995-96 Mike Ruiz Jr. 73.861996-97 Ted Oh So. 72.791997-98 Jeremy Anderson So. 71.83 Bill Lunde Sr. 71.831998-99 Jeremy Anderson Jr. 72.381999-00 Jeremy Anderson Sr. 70.852000-01 Scott Lander Sr. 72.562001-02 Ryan Moore Fr. 72.562002-03 Ryan Moore So. 71.702003-04 Ryan Moore Jr. 69.392004-05 Ryan Moore Sr. 69.292005-06 Andres Gonzales Sr. 72.082006-07 Jarred Texter Jr. 71.402007-08 Seung-su Han Jr. 71.332008-09 Eddie Olson Jr. 71.602009-10 Derek Ernst So. 71.432010-11 Derek Ernst Jr. 71.932011-12 Derek Ernst Sr. 71.39

Ted Oh’s victory at the 1996 IGT/Rebel Classic is still

Scott Lander led the team and finished second in the Mountain West with a 72.56 scoring average as a senior in 2000-01.

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Team vIcTorIes2012 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters

2012 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate2011 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate2011 William H. Tucker Invitational

2011 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational2010 Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters

2010 John Burns Intercollegiate2009 Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate2009 William H. Tucker Invitational

2009 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship2008 William H. Tucker Invitational

2008 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship2007 Shoot-Out at Angel Park

2007 Morris Williams Intercollegiate2007 PING Arizona Intercollegiate

2006 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship2005 William H. Tucker Invitational

2005 nCAA West Regional2005 ASU Thunderbird Invitational

2005 Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship2002 Turtle Bay Intercollegiate

2002 mountain West Championship2002 Kepler Intercollegiate

2000 mountain West Championship1999 Bellsouth Yellow Pages Intercollegiate

1999 U.S. Collegiate Golf Championship1999 Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational

1999 John A. Burns Intercollegiate1998 GolfWorld Collegiate Invitational

1998 nCAA Championship1998 Bellsouth Yellow Pages Intercollegiate

1998 John A. Burns Intercollegiate1998 Taylor Made/Waikoloa Intercollegiate

1998 PING Arizona Intercollegiate1998 Rolex Match Play Championship

1998 PING/Golfweek Preview1997 nCAA West Regional

1997 Morris Williams Intercollegiate1997 Taylor Made/Big Island Classic

1997 PING/GolfWeek Preview Invitational1996 Big West Conference Championship

1996 Golf Digest Collegiate1995 IGT/Rebel Classic

1995 William H. Tucker Invitational1995 Morris Williams Intercollegiate

1995 IGT/Rebel Classic1995 Topy Cup

1994 nCAA West Regional1994 Big West Conference Championship

1993 IGT/Rebel Classic1993 PING/GolfWeek Preview Invitational

1993 Big West Conference Championship1993 BYU/Franklin Quest Cougar Classic

1992 Big West Conference Championship1992 Taylor Made/Big Island Classic

1991 John A. Burns Invitational1991 Western Intercollegiate1990 nCAA West Regional

1989 UC Irvine Anteater Invitational1989 New Mexico State Classic

Warren Schutte won six tournaments in his career.

The 1997-98 squad set the school record withseven team victories, including the NCAA title.

Champions

With three wins during the 2004-05 season, Ryan Moore became the winningest Rebel in

history with seven career victories.

IndIvIdual medalIsTsDerek Ernst 2012 ASU Thunderbird InvitationalBlake Biddle 2012 Southern Highlands Collegiate MastersKevin Penner 2012 Wyoming Desert IntercollegiateKevin Penner 2011 Gene Miranda Falcon Invitationalderek ernst 2011 mountain West ChampionshipKevin Penner 2011 Wyoming Desert IntercollegiateDerek Ernst 2009 Herb Wimberly IntercollegiateDerek Ernst 2009 William H. Tucker InvitationalColby Smith 2009 William H. Tucker InvitationalEddie Olson 2008 William H. Tucker Invitationaleddie olson 2008 mountain West ChampionshipMatt Kinsinger 2006 Southern Highlands Collegiate ChampionshipAndres Gonzales 2005 William H. Tucker InvitationalRyan Moore 2005 Hall of Fame InvitationalRyan Moore 2005 John A. Burns IntercollegiateRyan Moore 2004 William H. Tucker InvitationalRyan moore 2004 nCAA ChampionshipRyan moore 2004 mountain West ChampionshipRyan Moore 2004 National Invitation TournamentRyan Moore 2003 Toyota Men’s Collegiate Championshipmichael Kirk 2000 mountain West ChampionshipJeremy Anderson 2000 John A. Burns IntercollegiateChris Berry 1999 U.S. Collegiate Golf ChampionshipMichael Kirk 1999 John A. Burns IntercollegiateJeremy Anderson 1999 Jerry Pate National IntercollegiateJeremy Anderson 1999 Savane College All-America Golf ClassicJeremy Anderson 1998 GolfWorld InvitationalJeremy Anderson 1998 Bellsouth Yellow Pages IntercollegiateBill Lunde 1997 Taylor Made/Big Island IntercollegiateChad Campbell 1996 Golf Digest CollegiateTed Oh 1995 IGT/Rebel ClassicChris Riley 1995 Topy Cuped fryatt 1994 nCAA West RegionalChris Riley 1994 Big West Conference ChampionshipEd Fryatt 1993 IGT/Rebel ClassicChris Riley 1993 John Hancock All-AmericanChris Riley 1993 William H. Tucker Invitationaled fryatt 1993 Big West Conference ChampionshipEd Fryatt 1993 BYU/Franklin Quest Cougar ClassicWarren Schutte 1992 Big West Conference ChampionshipWarren Schutte 1991 Oak Tree InvitationalWarren Schutte 1991 Big West Conference ChampionshipWarren Schutte 1991 nCAA West RegionalWarren Schutte 1991 nCAA Championshiphub goyen 1990 nCAA West RegionalHub Goyen 1990 BYU Cougar ClassicWarren Schutte 1989 New Mexico State ClassicHub Goyen 1988 New Mexico State ClassicSteve Fischer 1985 Stanford U.S. Invitational

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Hub Goyen’s shocking win at the 1990 NCAA West Regional in Las Cruces was outshined only by the team’s stunning victory, its first in a postseason event.

Hub Goyen’s shocking win at

Michael Kirk (right) led the Rebels to a 23-stroke victory at the inaugural Mountain West Championship while capturing the individual crown.

Chris Berry shot four straight sub-par rounds en route to a runner-up finish at the 1998 national finals.

TeamvIcTorIes All-Time:........................................... 10 Season: ..................................2 (1994)

rounds under par Season: ................................10 (2000)

low roundFinals: ......................................269 (1998) First rd: ...............................284 (2005) ............................................284 (1998) ............................................284 (1992) Second rd: ..........................269 (1998) Third rd: ..............................276 (1998) Fourth rd: ............................281 (2000)

Regional: .................................271 (1992) First rd: ...............................276 (1990) Second rd: ..........................271 (1992) Third rd: ..............................274 (1990)

Conference: ................ 271 (2009 & 2010) First rd: ...............................275 (2007) Second rd: ............. 271 (2009 & 2010) Third rd: ..............................278 (2005) ............................................278 (1990)

rounds plaYed Season: ........................... 10, by many Career: ........ 40, Ryan Moore, 2002-05 .......................40, Chris Riley, 1993-96 ...............40, Warren Schutte, 1990-93 vIcTorIes Season: ........ 3, Warren Schutte, 1991 Career: .....4, Warren Schutte, 1990-93

rounds under par Tourney: ........4, Chris Berry, 1998 NCAA Finals Season: ............. 8, Ryan Moore, 2004 ...................8, Jeremy Anderson, 2000 ........................... 8, Michael Kirk, 2000 Career: ........ 20, Ryan Moore, 2002-05 ...............19, Warren Schutte, 1990-93

low TournamenTFinals: ................. 267, Ryan Moore, 2004Regional: ..............201, Hub Goyen, 1990Conference: ........ 206, Ryan Moore, 2004 .................. 206, Warren Schutte, 1992

low roundFinals: ................... 64, Ryan Moore, 2004 First rd: ............ 67, Ryan Moore, 2004 Second rd: ........... 65, Bill Lunde, 1998 Third rd: ........... 64, Ryan Moore, 2004 Fourth rd: ......... 66, Ryan Moore, 2005 ......................... 66, Ryan Moore, 2004

Regional: ......... 65, Warren Schutte, 1992 ...........................65, Hub Goyen, 1990 First rd: ................. 66, Ed Fryatt, 1994 Second rd: ..65, Warren Schutte, 1992 Third rd: .............65, Hub Goyen, 1990

Conference: .......... 64, Eddie Olson, 2010 .......................... 64, Derek Ernst, 2011 First rd: .........65, Seung-su Han, 2007 ............................. 65, Mike Ruiz, 1995 Second rd: ....... 64, Eddie Olson, 2010 .......................... 64, Derek Ernst, 2011 Third rd: ...........67, Blake Biddle, 2012 ......................... 67, Eddie Olson, 2010 ..........................67, Brett Kanda, 2007 ......................... 67, Ryan Moore, 2004 .................... 67, Warren Schutte, 1992

IndIvIdual

unlv In The record Books

ncaa champIonshIp records TeamUnder-par after two rounds ............................ - 23 .............. UNLV ..........................1998

ncaa regIonal records TeamMost Consecutive Appearances ...................... 24* .............. UNLV plus 1 other school * still active

mounTaIn wesT recordsTeamBest 54-Hole Score ................................845 (-19) .............. UNLV ..........................2000Margin of victory ............................................... 23 .............. UNLV ..........................2000

IndIvIdualBest 54-Hole Score (to par) ...................206 (-10) .............. Ryan Moore ................2004

UNLV holds no Western Athletic Conference or Big West Conference Championship records.

postseason records

Ryan Moore set a MW Championship record for low 54-hole score with a 10-under 206 when he won the conference title in 2004.

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honor roll ncaa champIon

2004 - Ryan Moore1991 - Warren Schutte

u.s. amaTeur champIon2004 - Ryan Moore

wesTern amaTeur champIon2004 - Ryan Moore2000 - Michael Kirk

u.s. am. puBlIc lInks champIon2004 - Ryan Moore2002 - Ryan Moore

1992 - Warren Schutte

reBels aT The masTers2005 - Ryan Moore2003 - Ryan Moore


reBels aT The u.s. open2005 - Ryan Moore2002 - Ryan Moore


academIc all-amerIcans2005 - Ryan Moore, 2nd Team

2000 - Jeremy Anderson, 1st Team1999 - Jeremy Anderson

1998 - Jeremy Anderson, 3rd Team

Warren Schutte at the Masters between golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.

Jeremy Anderson was chosen Player of the Year in two conferences.

2012 - Derek Ernst (HM) Kevin Penner (HM)2010 - Derek Ernst (3rd)2009 - Eddie Olson (HM) 2007 - Jarred Texter (HM)2006 - Andres Gonzales (3rd) Jarred Texter (HM)2005 - Ryan Moore (1st) Ryan Keeney (HM)2004 - Ryan Moore (1st)2003 - Ryan Moore (2nd)2002 - Ryan Moore (HM)2001 - Scott Lander (HM)2000 - Jeremy Anderson (1st) Michael Kirk (3rd)

1999 - Jeremy Anderson (1st) Michael Kirk (2nd) Chris Berry (HM) Adam Scott (HM)1998 - Jeremy Anderson (2nd) Bill Lunde (2nd) Chris Berry (HM) Charley Hoffman (HM)1997 - Bill Lunde (3rd) Ted Oh (HM)1996 - Chad Campbell (3rd) Chris Riley (HM) Mike Ruiz (HM) Ted Oh (HM)

1995 - Chris Riley (2nd)1994 - Chris Riley (1st) Ed Fryatt (2nd)1993 - Ed Fryatt (1st) Warren Schutte (2nd) Chris Riley, (3rd)1992 - Warren Schutte (1st) Monte Montgomery (2nd) Ed Fryatt (HM)1991 - Warren Schutte (1st)1990 - Hub Goyen (2nd)1989 - Hub Goyen (HM)

all-amerIca selecTIons

naTIonal plaYer oF The Year 2005 Ryan Moore Hogan, Nicklaus, Haskins Awards

conFerence plaYer oF The Year 2011 Derek Ernst (MW) 2010 Derek Ernst (MW) 2005 Ryan Moore (MW) 2004 Ryan Moore (MW) 2000 Jeremy Anderson (MW) 1999 Jeremy Anderson (WAC) 1995 Chris Riley (BWC) 1994 Chris Riley (BWC) 1993 Ed Fryatt (BWC) 1992 Warren Schutte (BWC) 1991 Warren Schutte (BWC)

pIng/golFweek naTIonal Freshman oF The Year

1993 Chris Riley (BWC)conFerence Freshman oF The Year

2011 Blake Biddle (MW) 2006 Seung-su Han (MW) 2005 Jarred Texter (MW) 2002 Ryan Moore (MW) 2001 James Oh (MW)

IndIvIdual honors naTIonal coach oF The Year

Dwaine Knight (1998)Dwaine Knight (1991)

dIsTrIcT coach oF The YearDwaine Knight (2005)Dwaine Knight (1998)Dwaine Knight (1991)

conFerence coach oF The YearDwaine Knight (MW, 2002)

Dwaine Knight (WAC, 1998)Dwaine Knight (Big West, 1989)

mounTaIn wesT2012 Derek Ernst First Team Kevin Penner First Team2011 Derek Ernst First Team Kevin Penner First Team2010 Derek Ernst First Team Colby Smith First Team2009 Derek Ernst First Team Eddie Olson First Team 2008 Seung-su Han First Team Matt Kinsinger First Team Eddie Olson First Team2007 Seung-su Han First Team Jarred Texter First Team2006 Seung-su Han First Team Andres Gonzales First Team Jarred Texter First Team2005 Ryan Moore First Team Travis Whisman First Team2004 Ryan Moore First Team Travis Whisman First Team2003 Ryan Moore First Team Travis Whisman First Team2002 Clark Corbett First Team Ryan Moore First Team2001 Scott Lander First Team2000 Jeremy Anderson First Team Michael Kirk First Team

wesTern aThleTIc conFerence1999 Jeremy Anderson First Team Michael Kirk First Team1998 Jeremy Anderson First Team Bill Lunde First Team1997 Bill Lunde First Team

UNLV Honors

Jeremy Anderson was chosen

Ryan Moore won the Hogan, Nicklaus and Haskins Awards as the 2004-05

National Player of the Year.

all-conFerence selecTIons Gilberto Morales Second Team Ted Oh Second Team

BIg wesT conFerence1996 Chris Riley First Team Chad Campbell First Team Ted Oh Second Team Mike Ruiz Second Team1995 Chris Riley First Team Chad Campbell Second Team Gilberto Morales Second Team Mike Ruiz Second Team1994 Ed Fryatt First Team Chris Riley First Team Gilberto Morales Second Team1993 Ed Fryatt First Team Chris Riley First Team Warren Schutte First Team Eric Schroeder Second Team1992 Monte Montgomery First Team Warren Schutte First Team Ed Fryatt Second Team1991 Darin Osborn First Team Warren Schutte First Team Monte Montgomery Second Team Cris Leon Honorable Mention1990 Hub Goyen First Team Darin Osborn First Team Warren Schutte First Team Monte Montgomery Second Team Brandon Goethals Honorable Mention1989 Hub Goyen First Team Darin Osborn Honorable Mention1988 Kevin Pedigo Honorable Mention1986 Steve Fischer Second Team Skip Kendall Honorable Mention

97

parker awardwInners

2012 Carl Jonson2011 Colby Smith2010 Colby Smith2009 Johnny Pinjuv2008 Johnny Pinjuv2007 Johnny Pinjuv2006 Matt Kinsinger2005 Matt Kinsinger2004 Matt Kinsinger2003 Travis Whisman2002 Travis Whisman2001 Scott Lander2000 Scott Lander1999 Jeremy Anderson1998 Daron Dorsey1997 Daron Dorsey1996 Mike Vance1995 Daron Dorsey1994 Mike Vance1993 Fred Chew1992 Brandon Goethals1991 Eric Schroeder

mIchael maze award

First presented in 1999, this award goes to the Rebel golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel golf.

maze awardwInners

2012 Kurt Kitayama 2011 Arthur Kim 2010 Kevin Penner 2009 Derek Ernst 2008 Matt Kinsinger 2007 Seung-su Han 2006 Sam Hunt 2005 C.J. Gatto 2004 Andres Gonzales 2003 Troy Denton 2002 JC Deacon 2001 Brien Davis 2000 Christian Thornley 1999 Christian Thornley

Kevin Penner was presented with the Maze Award in 2010.

Derek Ernst was presented the Wilson Award by Coach Knight two straight years.

Colby Smith won the Parker Award in both 2010 and 2011.

This award is given in memory of the late Earl E. Wilson. The Wilson estate made a generous donation of $250,000 to the Rebel golf pro-gram in 1993 as part of an overall

gift of $6.5 million to UNLV. The honor goes annually to

the top player on the squad.

wIlson awardwInners

2012 Kevin Penner 2011 Derek Ernst 2010 Derek Ernst 2009 Eddie Olson 2008 Seung-su Han 2007 Jarred Texter 2006 Andres Gonzales 2005 Ryan Moore 2004 Ryan Moore 2003 Ryan Moore 2002 Ryan Moore 2001 Scott Lander 2000 Jeremy Anderson 1999 Jeremy Anderson 1998 Jeremy Anderson 1997 Ted Oh 1996 Mike Ruiz 1995 Chris Riley 1994 Chris Riley 1993 Ed Fryatt

earl e. wIlson mosT valuaBle plaYer award

Jeremy Anderson1999

Warren Schutte1993

Chris Riley1994-95

Chris Berry1998

unlv sporTsmanoF The Year

This annual award is presented by the school’s athletics department to the top male athlete at UNLV. Until 2005, the award was known as the Olympic Sportsman of the Year award since student-athletes from football and men’s basketball were ineligible. Beginning with the 2005 award, it includes all men’s sports at UNLV. The golf team boasts five different winners, including four-time recipient Ryan Moore and two-time winner Chris Riley.

Bruce parker award

This honor goes to the Rebel golfer with the highest grade point av er age on the squad. It is in memory of the late Bruce Parker, who passed away in 1991 and who was an avid sports fan. The Parker family made a kind do na tion to the Rebel golf pro gram for ac a dem ic sup port ser vic es in his name.

Ryan Moore2002-05

unlv honors

98

92nd ncaa champIonshIpJune 7-10, 1989

Oak Tree Country Club, Edmond, Okla.Oklahoma (279-289-283-288—1,139)Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (281)

27th unlv ..................................... 303-297—600T21st Hub Goyen ......................69-74-73-75—291DNF Bruce Mullen ............................... 76-72—148DNF Darin Osborn .............................. 79-76—155DNF Brandon Goethals ....................... 79-77—156DNF Cameron Martin ......................... DQ-75—DQ

93rd ncaa champIonshIpJune 6-9, 1990

Innisbrook Resort, Tarpon Springs, Fla.Arizona State (296-288-292-279—1,155)

Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (279)

18th unlv ....................296-300-302-298—1,196T33rd Warren Schutte ................73-75-73-72—293T68th Darin Osborn ...................72-74-76-77—299T87th Monte Montgomery ..........76-75-78-73—302T110th Hub Goyen ......................75-76-75-79—305T141st Brandon Goethals ............78-79-79-76—312

94Th ncaa champIonshIpJune 5-8, 1991

Poppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach, Calif.Oklahoma State (300-280-294-287—1,161)Warren Schutte, unlv (72-70-74-67—283)

8th unlv ....................309-292-305-285—1,1911st Warren Schutte ................72-70-74-67—283T67th Monte Montgomery ..........80-75-78-70—303T81st Cris Leon .........................77-74-78-76—305T91st Darin Osborn ...................80-73-80-73—306T107th Andrew Raitt ....................84-75-75-75—309


The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M. Arizona (286-284-274-285—1,129)Phil Mickelson, Arizona State (271)

4th unlv ....................284-297-279-290—1,150T10th Ed Fryatt ..........................70-74-68-73—285T15th Warren Schutte ................70-75-68-74—287T36th Brandon Goethals ............70-76-71-74—291T42nd Monte Montgomery ..........74-74-72-72—292T42nd Darin Osborn ...................74-74-73-71—292


The Champions Golf Club, Lexington, Ky.Florida (291-277-294-283—1,145)

Todd Demsey, Arizona (278)

8th unlv ....................296-290-304-286—1,176T3rd Chris Riley .......................73-69-77-68—287T16th Warren Schutte ................72-74-72-72—290T56th Eric Schroeder .................75-74-77-75—301T60th Ed Fryatt ..........................78-73-80-71—302T71st Matt Todd .........................76-78-78-78—310


Stonebridge Country Club, McKinney, TexasStanford (292-273-282-282—1,129)

Justin Leonard, Texas (271)

7th unlv ....................290-284-289-286—1,149T8th Chris Riley .......................71-69-75-67—281T21st Gilberto Morales ..............72-71-70-74—287T47th Ed Fryatt ..........................74-74-73-71—292T58th Mike Ruiz .........................75-73-71-77—296T58th Eric Schroeder .................74-71-77-74—296

98Th ncaa champIonshIpMay 31-June 3, 1995

The Scarlet Course, Columbus, OhioOklahoma State (291-292-286-287—1,156)Chris Spratlin, Auburn (67-71-70-75—283)

15th unlv ................... 295-290-300-302—1,187T24th Mike Ruiz .........................69-72-74-77—292T39th Chad Campbell ................75-73-74-73—295T49th Chris Riley .......................75-73-75-74—297T68th Gilberto Morales ..............76-72-77-79—30472nd Mike Vance ......................77-73-78-78—306


The Honors Course, Chat ta noo ga, Tenn.Arizona State (286-300-295-305—1,186)

Tiger Woods, Stanford (69-67-69-80—285)

2nd unlv ....................291-296-299-303—1,189T3rd Mike Ruiz .........................71-74-74-72—291T9th Ted Oh .............................72-74-70-79—295T18th Chris Riley .......................71-73-79-76—299T31st Chad Campbell ................77-75-76-76—304T84th Chris Berry .......................91-81-87-85—344

NCAA Championship Appearances

99

100Th ncaa champIonshIpMay 28-31, 1997

Conway Farms, Lake Forest, Ill.Pepperdine (287-288-286-287—1,148)

Charles Warren, Clemson (71-68-73-67—279)

22nd unlv ..................................... 300-293—593T85th Bill Lunde ................................... 72-73—145T85th Ted Oh ....................................... 74-71—145T99th Mike Ruiz ................................... 77-73—150T128th Jeremy Anderson ....................... 77-76—153T139th Gilberto Morales ........................ 78-78—156

101sT ncaa champIonshIpMay 27-30, 1998

The Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M.unlv (284-269-276-289—1,118)

James McLean, Minnesota (71-66-65-69—271)

1st unlv ................. (284-269-276-289—1,118)T2nd Chris Berry .......................70-68-67-67—272T15th Bill Lunde .........................73-65-67-76—281T20th Charley Hoffman ..............71-67-71-74—283T29th Jeremy Anderson .............70-69-72-74—285T37th Scott Lander ....................73-70-71-74—288

102nd ncaa champIonshIpJune 2-5, 1999

Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minn.Georgia (292-305-290-293—1,180)

Luke Donald, Northwestern (73-68-72-71—284)

6th unlv ....................295-298-306-296—1,19511th Adam Scott ......................77-70-77-73—297T16th Jeremy Anderson .............71-85-74-69—299T47th Charley Hoffman ..............71-73-79-81—304T57th Michael Kirk ......................76-78-76-76—306T71st Chris Berry .......................80-77-79-78—314

103rd ncaa champIonshIpMay 31-June 3, 2000

RT Jones Grand National Lake Course, Opelika, Ala.Oklahoma State (281-276-275-284—1,116)

Charles Howell, Oklahoma State (67-66-63-69—265)

6th unlv ....................286-287-277-281—1,131T10th Jeremy Anderson ..............69-68-69-73—279T10th Michael Kirk ......................70-72-68-69—279T41st Calvin Kupeyan ................71-74-70-73—288T47th Scott Lander .....................79-73-70-67—289T65th Robert Sul .........................76-75-71-72—294


The Scarlet Course, Columbus, OhioMinnesota (284-289-283-278—1,134)

Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech (73-66-70-67—276)

23rd unlv .......... 292-289-290-296—1,167 (+12)T8th Ryan Moore ..............72-69-68-72—281 (-3)T74th J.C. Deacon ............. 73-76-69-74—292 (+8)T102 Clark Corbett ......... 73-71-77-75—296 (+12)T124 Brien Davis ............ 75-73-76-75—299 (+15)T148 Brandon Askew ...... 74-78-77-78—307 (+23)

106Th ncaa champIonshIpMay 27-30, 2003

Karsten Creek Golf Course, Stillwater, Okla.Clemson (299-302-287-303—1,191)

Alejandro Canizares, Arizona St. (77-70-71-69—287)

13th unlv ......... 313-300-295-312—1,220 (+68)T22nd Ryan Moore ........... 76-71-75-77—299 (+11)34th Travis Whisman ..... 77-81-71-73—302 (+14)T56th Ryan Keeney ......... 80-78-73-79—310 (+22)T71st Brien Davis ............ 81-75-76-83—315 (+27)82nd J.C. Deacon ........... 80-76-80-85—321 (+33)


The Cascades at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va.California (279-289-287-279—1,134)

Ryan moore, unlv (67-70-64-66—267) 1st Ryan Moore ............. 67-70-64-66—267 (-13)


Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, Md.Georgia (274-284-297-280—1,135)

James Lepp, Washington (70-67-76-63—276)

T8th unlv ......... 284-290-302-286—1,162 (+42)T5th Ryan Moore ............. 72-73-71-66—282 (+2)T27th Ryan Keeney .......... 69-75-73-73—290 (+10)T42nd Andres Gonzales .... 70-73-77-73—293 (+13)T61st Jarred Texter ............ 74-70-81-75--300 (+20)T67th Travis Whisman ....... 73-74-81-74--302 (+22)


Crosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore.Oklahoma State (281-291-288-283—1,143)

Jonathan Moore, Okla. St. (68-70-69-69—276)

T19th unlv .................... 293-290-297—880 (+16)T87th C.J. Gatto ..................... 74-68-76—218 (+2)T102nd Andres Gonzales .......... 76-75-70—221 (+5)T102nd Jarred Texter ................ 75-70-76—221 (+5)T122nd Seung-su Han .............. 73-77-75—225 (+9)T127th Matt Kinsinger ............ 71-77-78—226 (+10)


The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn.Augusta State (won match play)

Scott Langley, Illinois (70-68-68—206)

T21st unlv .................... 294-292-293—879 (+15)T25th Derek Ernst ................... 72-71-72—215 (-1)T64th Kevin Penner ................ 77-72-71—220 (+4)T103rd Brett Kanda .................. 76-74-75—225 (+9)T103rd Eddie Olson .................. 74-75-76—225 (+9)T116th Colby Smith .................72-80-75—227 (+11)

ncaa championship appearances

T21stT25thT64thT103rdT103rdT116th

100

2012 ncaa easT regIonalGrandover Resort’s East Course, Greensboro, N.C., May 17-19

14 Teams, 75 Individuals8th unlv ........................................... 293-304-291—888 (+24)T7th Blake Biddle ......................................... 70-73-74—217 (+1) T23rd Kevin Penner ....................................... 75-76-71—222 (+6)T28th Carl Jonson ......................................... 73-77-74—224 (+8)T35th Derek Ernst .......................................... 75-78-72—225 (+9)T69th Kurt Kitayama .................................... 82-81-75—238 (+22)

2011 ncaa san dIego regIonalThe Farms Golf Club, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., May 19-21

13 Teams, 75 Individuals12th unlv ........................................... 295-297-305—897 (+33)T8th Blake Biddle .......................................... 74-69-72—215 (-1)T34th Kevin Penner ....................................... 72-74-75—221 (+5)T34th Derek Ernst ......................................... 69-73-79—221 (+5)71st Nicholas Maruri .................................. 80-81-80—241 (+25)73rd Colby Smith ....................................... 87-84-79—250 (+34)

2010 ncaa san dIego regIonalCarlton Oaks Golf Club, San Diego, Calif.

Oregon (294-290-286—870; +6)T3rd unlv ..........................................294-294-298—886 (+22)T3rd Eddie Olson .........................................68-73-74—215 (-1)T18th Colby Smith ........................................75-74-73—222 (+6)T33rd Derek Ernst .........................................74-75-76—225 (+9)T45th Kevin Penner .................................... 79-72-76—227 (+11)T57th Brett Kanda .......................................77-79-75—231 (+15)

2009 ncaa ausTIn regIonalThe University of Texas Golf Club , Austin, Texas

Florida (293-287-294—874; +22)7th unlv ..........................................296-289-307—892 (+40)9th Eddie Olson ........................................72-69-77—218 (+5)T12th Ji Moon ...............................................74-72-75—221 (+8)T37th Colby Smith ......................................73-75-78—226 (+13)T41st Derek Ernst .......................................77-73-77—227 (+14)T56th Brett Kanda .......................................79-75-79—233 (+20)

2008 ncaa wesT regIonalOlympic Course at Gold Mountain G.C., Bremerton, Wash.,

USC (291-283-288—862; -2)24th unlv ..........................................301-311-308—920 (+56)T71st Brett Kanda .......................................76-79-73—228 (+12)T101st Seung-su Han ...................................75-79-78—232 (+16)T106th Matt Kinsinger ...................................73-79-81—233 (+17)T106th Ji Moon .............................................80-76-77—233 (+17)T111th Eddie Olson ......................................77-77-80—234 (+18)

2007 ncaa wesT regIonalKarsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz.

South Carolina (273-269-278—820; -44)T16th unlv ...........................................281-281-282—844 (-20)T30th Seung-su Han ......................................72-67-69—208 (-8)T36th Jarred Texter ........................................72-68-69—209 (-7)T71st Eddie Olson .........................................68-74-72—214 (-2)T86th C.J. Gatto ...........................................69-76-72—217 (+1)T118th Brett Kanda .........................................78-72-74—224 (+8)

2006 ncaa easT regIonalLake Nona Golf & Country Club, Orlando, Fla.

Wake Forest (285-296-283—864; E)10th unlv ..........................................287-293-304—884 (+20)T2nd Jarred Texter ........................................70-70-72—212 (-4)T52nd Seung-su Han .....................................72-75-77—224 (+8)T59th Andres Gonzales ................................76-72-77—225 (+9)T95th Matt Kinsinger ...................................76-76-79—231 (+15)T110th Blake Trimble ....................................69-86-78—233 (+17)

2005 ncaa wesT regIonalStanford Golf Course, Stanford, Calif.

unlv (281-277-288—846; +6)T6th Ryan Moore ......................................... 69-69-72—210 (E)T15th Andres Gonzales ................................70-69-74—213 (+3)T15th Ryan Keeney ......................................71-68-74—213 (+3)T21st Travis Whisman ..................................71-71-72—214 (+4)T39th Jarred Texter .......................................73-74-70—217 (+7)

2004 ncaa wesT regIonalCrosswater Course at Sunriver Golf Club, Sunriver, Ore.

UCLA (283-288-294—865)11th unlv .................................................. 300-292-297—8893rd Ryan Moore .............................................. 69-71-72—212T47th Ryan Keeney ............................................. 74-73-74—224T81st Andres Gonzales ....................................... 78-74-78—230T103rd Sam Hunt ................................................... 75-77-81—233T103rd Travis Whisman ......................................... 82-80-71—233

2003 ncaa wesT regIonalWashington National Golf Club, Auburn, Wash.

UCLA (291-280-293—864)T3rd unlv .................................................. 296-289-286—871T8th Brien Davis ................................................ 76-70-69—215T16th Ryan Moore ............................................... 74-74-70—218T22nd Travis Whisman ......................................... 72-74-73—219T36th Ryan Keeney ............................................. 74-71-77—222T70th JC Deacon ................................................. 78-75-74—227

2002 ncaa wesT regIonalThe Championship Course, Albuquerque, N.M.

Washington (291-293-288—872)New Mexico (291-293-288—872)

3rd unlv .................................................. 290-292-292—874T16th Ryan Moore ............................................... 71-74-73—218T22nd Brien Davis ................................................ 75-73-71—219T34th Brandon Askew .......................................... 69-76-76—221T44th JC Deacon ................................................. 78-69-75—222T77th Clark Corbett ............................................. 75-78-73—226

2001 ncaa wesT regIonalTrysting Tree Golf Course, Corvallis, Ore.

Arizona State (283-277-292—852)11th unlv .................................................. 294-300-292—886T26th Travis Whisman ......................................... 74-73-73—220T38th Clark Corbett ............................................ 76-72-75—223T49th Scott Lander ............................................. 74-79-71—224T61st Calvin Kupeyan ........................................ 74-78-73—225T77th James Oh ................................................. 72-77-78—227

2000 ncaa wesT regIonalRiver Bend Golf Course, Madera, Calif.

Arizona (280-278-281—839)T2nd unlv ....................................................283-281-279—843T2nd Calvin Kupeyan ..........................................68-72-68—208T5th Jeremy Anderson ........................................69-73-68—210T9th Michael Kirk ................................................ 70-68-73—211T38th Robert Sul ...................................................76-68-72—216T66th Scott Lander ...............................................76-73-71—220

1999 ncaa wesT regIonalTucson National Golf Resort, Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona State (283-288-283—854)2nd unlv ....................................................288-289-285—862T2nd Michael Kirk ................................................71-70-71—2127th Adam Scott .................................................71-72-72—215T13th Charley Hoffman .........................................71-74-73—218T20th Chris Berry ..................................................76-73-71—220T36th Jeremy Anderson ........................................75-77-71—223

1998 ncaa wesT regIonalKarsten Golf Course, Tempe, Ariz.New Mexico (287-289-282—858)

Arizona State (293-277-288—858)3rd unlv .................................................. 287-289-285—861T14th Jeremy Anderson ...................................... 71-73-72—216T14th Charley Hoffman ....................................... 73-71-72—216T14th Chris Berry ................................................ 73-72-71—216T19th Bill Lunde .................................................. 74-73-70—217T23rd Scott Lander ............................................. 70-75-73—218

1997 ncaa wesT regIonalCarlton Oaks Country Club, Santee, Calif.

unlv (289-280-278—847)T2nd Ted Oh ...................................................... 71-69-68—208T6th Bill Lunde ...................................................73-71-67—211T16th Gilberto Morales ....................................... 75-69-71—215T22nd Jeremy Anderson ...................................... 73-72-72—217T42nd Mike Ruiz .................................................. 72-71-78—221

1996 ncaa wesT regIonalStanford Golf Course, Stanford, Ca lif.

Stanford (286-292-288—866)2nd unlv .................................................. 288-291-288—8673rd Chad Campbell ......................................... 70-71-73—214T14th Mike Ruiz .................................................. 74-76-68—218T19th Ted Oh ...................................................... 73-71-75—219T27th Chris Riley ................................................ 76-73-72—221T70th Chris Berry ................................................ 71-76-82—229


Arizona State (283-283-278—844)5th unlv .................................................. 288-285-296—869T6th Chad Campbell ......................................... 69-69-75—213T24th Mike Ruiz .................................................. 70-74-75—219T36th Chris Riley ................................................ 71-70-80—221T53rd Mike Vance ............................................... 78-72-75—225T66th Gilberto Morales ....................................... 78-78-71—227

1994 ncaa wesT regIonalTucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.

unlv (279-290-280—849)1st Ed Fryatt ................................................... 66-73-68—2073rd Gilberto Morales ........................................69-74-68—211T11th Chris Riley ................................................ 71-74-69—214T26th Mike Ruiz .................................................. 73-70-75—218T71st Eric Schroeder .......................................... 77-73-79—229

1993 ncaa wesT regIonalRiverside Country Club, Provo, Utah

Arizona (283-281-295—859)4th unlv .................................................. 291-285-299—875T9th Chris Riley ................................................ 72-70-75—217T13th Ed Fryatt ................................................... 76-70-72—218T30th Warren Schutte ......................................... 69-75-76—220T30th Eric Schroeder .......................................... 74-70-76—22089th Matt Todd .................................................. 76-81-76—236

1992 ncaa wesT regIonalTucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona (282-277-279—838)3rd unlv .................................................. 295-271-287—853T3rd Warren Schutte ......................................... 73-65-70—208T18th Brandon Goethals ..................................... 75-67-72—214T33rd Ed Fryatt ................................................... 77-68-72—217T33rd Monte Montgomery ................................... 73-71-73—217T53rd Darin Osborn ............................................ 74-71-76—221


Arizona (292-292-284—868)3rd unlv .................................................. 279-294-297—8701st Warren Schutte ......................................... 71-67-69—2072nd Monte Montgomery ................................... 69-72-72—213T41st Andrew Raitt ............................................. 73-74-75—222T69th Cris Leon .................................................. 72-81-76—229T69th Darin Osborn ............................................ 72-78-79—229

1990 ncaa wesT regIonalUniversity Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M.

unlv (276-282-274—832)1st Hub Goyen ............................................... 68-68-65—201T3rd Darin Osborn ............................................ 68-74-66—208T6th Warren Schutte ......................................... 70-69-70—209T42nd Monte Montgomery ................................... 70-71-73—214T79th Brandon Goethals ..................................... 76-74-75—225

1989 ncaa wesT regIonalEl Paso Country Club, El Paso, Texas

Arizona (280-278-287—845)5th unlv .................................................. 291-288-282—861T11th Brandon Goethals ..................................... 69-70-75—214T17th Darin Osborn ............................................ 73-72-71—216T28th Hub Goyen ............................................... 77-74-66—217T39th Cameron Martin ........................................ 72-74-73—219T50th Bruce Mullen ............................................. 78-72-72—222

Warren Schutte posted three straight top-10 finishes at the Regional, including a victory at the 1991 qualifier.

Ed Fryatt was the last Rebel to post a victory at a regional, winning in 1994. UNLV has had four runners-up since.

NCAA Regional Appearances

2012 mounTaIn wesTOmni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.

San Diego State (280-278-286 —844; -8)T3rd unlv .................................285-284-282—851 (-1)T9th Derek Ernst ..............................71-68-73—212 (-1) 13th Kevin Penner .......................... 72-73-69—214 (+1)T17th Carl Jonson ............................. 72-69-76—217 (+4)T22nd Blake Biddle ............................ 78-74-67—219 (+6)T22nd Kurt Kitayama ......................... 70-76-73—219 (+6)

2011 mounTaIn wesT

Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.San Diego State (283-274-277—834; -18)

3rd unlv ................................ 287-273-294—854 (+2)T1st Derek Ernst ..............................71-64-72—207 (-6)T7th Kevin Penner ...........................70-69-73—212 (-1)T17th Blake Biddle ........................... 73-71-72—216 (+3)T26th Nicholas Maruri ....................... 73-69-77—219 (+6)45th Arthur Kim ............................. 79-84-87—250 (+37)

2010 mounTaIn wesT

Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.Colorado State (283-274-277—834; -18)

3rd unlv .................................290-271-288—849 (-3)2nd Eddie Olson .............................76-64-67—207 (-6)T5th Derek Ernst ..............................70-69-73—212 (-1)T12th Colby Smith ............................ 71-70-73—214 (+1)T16th Kevin Penner .......................... 73-68-75—216 (+3)T39th Brett Kanda ........................... 76-78-77—231 (+18)

2009 mounTaIn wesT

Omni Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.TCU (276-280-288—844; -8)

San Diego State (283-280-281—844; -8)3rd unlv .................................289-271-285—845 (-7)2nd Ji Moon ....................................68-67-73—208 (-5)T13th Derek Ernst ............................. 73-68-73—214 (+1)T13th Eddie Olson ............................ 73-65-76—214 (+1)T20th Colby Smith ............................ 75-73-68—216 (+3)T24th Brett Kanda ............................. 75-71-71—217 (+4)

2008 mounTaIn wesT

OMNI Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.Colorado State (288-284-278—850; -2)

4th unlv ................................ 281-286-292—859 (+7)1st Eddie Olson .............................70-69-70—209 (-4)T10th Seung-su Han ......................... 69-73-73—215 (+2)T10th Brett Kanda ............................. 69-71-75—215 (+2)T32nd Matt Kinsinger ......................... 73-75-74—222 (+9)T36th Ji Moon ................................. 73-73-79—225 (+12)

2007 mounTaIn wesTOMNI Tucson National Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.

BYU (272-288-286—846; -6) 2nd unlv .................................275-293-279—847 (-5)T4th Seung-su Han ..........................65-71-74—210 (-3)T6th C.J. Gatto ................................. 68-73-70—211 (-2)T9th Brett Kanda ...............................71-75-67—213 (E)T13th Jarred Texter ........................... 73-74-68—215 (+2)29th Eddie Olson .......................... 71-77-75—223 (+10)

2006 mounTaIn wesTCrosswater Course at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore.

New Mexico (284-283-298—865; +1) 3rd unlv .............................. 292-289-293—874 (+10)T6th Matt Kinsinger ......................... 70-72-76—218 (+2)T6th Jarred Texter ........................... 75-71-72—218 (+2)T12th Andres Gonzales .................... 73-73-73—219 (+3)T20th C.J. Gatto ................................ 76-73-74—223 (+7)T25th Seung-su Han ......................... 74-76-74—224 (+8)


New Mexico (285-285-286—856; -8) 2nd unlv .................................294-287-278—859 (-5)T3rd Ryan Moore .............................74-70-69—213 (-3)T5th Ryan Keeney ...........................73-72-69—214 (-2)T9th Jarred Texter ........................... 76-70-72—218 (+2)T12th Andres Gonzales .................... 73-76-70—219 (+3)T12th Travis Whisman ...................... 74-75-70—219 (+3)


BYU (292-286-289—867), New Mexico (295-286-289—867) T3rd unlv ........................................296-290-287—8731st Ryan Moore ....................................70-69-67—206T11th Ryan Keeney ..................................74-73-74—221T15 Sam Hunt ........................................76-76-71—223T20th Travis Whisman ..............................76-72-77—225T30th Andres Gonzales ............................76-80-75—231


New Mexico (276-288-291—855)T4th unlv ........................................287-290-291—8687th Travis Whisman ..............................70-72-73—2158th Ryan Moore ....................................75-71-71—217T10th JC Deacon ......................................70-74-74—218T22nd Brien Davis .....................................72-75-75—222T22nd Ryan Keeney ..................................76-73-73—222


unlv (288-289-290—867)T2nd JC Deacon ......................................72-72-71—2155th Ryan Moore ....................................72-73-72—217T6th Brandon Askew ...............................73-72-73—218T13th Clark Corbett ...................................71-72-77—220T26th Brien Davis .....................................75-74-74—223


BYU (305-294-291—890)5th unlv ........................................316-307-290—913T11th Travis Whisman ..............................76-78-73—227T18th Scott Lander ...................................80-75-75—230T22nd Brien Davis .....................................81-80-71—232T30th Calvin Kupeyan ...............................86-74-73—23332nd James Oh .......................................79-82-73—234

2000 mounTaIn wesTPGA West Nicklaus Course, Palm Desert, Calif.

unlv (280-286-279—845)1st Michael Kirk ....................................70-70-69—209T4th Jeremy Anderson ............................70-71-71—212T4th Scott Lander ...................................68-72-72—2126th Calvin Kupeyan ...............................72-73-70—215T8th Robert Sul .......................................73-75-69—217

1999 wesTern aThleTIcPoppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach, Calif..

BYU (285-290-300—875)2nd unlv ........................................292-301-293—8862nd Michael Kirk ....................................69-75-73—217T9th Jeremy Anderson ............................73-75-76—224T9th Charley Hoffman .............................74-72-78—224T12th Adam Scott .....................................76-79-70—225T38th Chris Berry ......................................78-80-74—232

1998 wesTern aThleTIcPoppy Ridge Golf Club, Livermore, Calif.

TCU (278-292-277—847)2nd unlv ........................................277-288-287—8522nd Bill Lunde ........................................68-71-68—207T7th Chris Berry ......................................70-73-71—214T12th Scott Lander ...................................71-71-73—215T20th Jeremy Anderson ............................68-74-76—218T27th Charley Hoffman .............................72-73-75—220

UNLV captured the inaugural Mountain West title in 2000 by 23 strokes.

Chad Campbell finished in the top five in both of his appearances at the Big West Conference Championship.

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1997 wesTern aThleTIcColumbia Lakes Country Club, West Columbia, Texas

TCU (285-286-280—851)2nd unlv ........................................286-287-286—8593rd Jeremy Anderson ............................70-70-73—2134th Gilberto Morales .............................73-70-71—214T11th Ted Oh ............................................70-78-69—217T15th Bill Lunde ........................................73-73-73—219T29th Mike Ruiz ........................................73-74-77—224

1996 BIg wesTFort Ord Bayonet Course, Fort Ord, Calif..

unlv (280-299-292—871)2nd Mike Ruiz .........................................68-72-74—2143rd Chris Riley ......................................71-75-73—2194th Chad Campbell ...............................72-76-72—2206th Ted Oh ............................................69-78-75—222T11th Chris Berry ......................................77-76-73—226

1995 BIg wesTUniversity Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M.New Mexico State (277-280-291—848)

2nd unlv ........................................279-284-289—8522nd Mike Ruiz ........................................65-70-74—209T3rd Chad Campbell ...............................69-69-73—211T16th Chris Riley ......................................72-72-73—21718th Gilberto Morales .............................73-73-72—21822nd Mike Vance .....................................74-77-71—222

1994 BIg wesTElkhorn Country Club, Stockton, Calif.

unlv (291-275-280—846)1st Chris Riley ......................................71-67-72—210T4th Gilberto Morales .............................78-66-68—212T4th Ed Fryatt .........................................68-72-72—212T8th Mike Ruiz ........................................76-74-68—218T12th Eric Schroeder ................................76-70-74—220

1993 BIg wesTSpanish Trail Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nev.

unlv (294-300-306—900)1st Ed Fryatt .........................................76-71-74—2213rd Eric Schroeder ................................75-73-77—2254th Chris Riley ......................................74-76-77—227T7th Warren Schutte ...............................69-83-78—23032nd Matt Todd ........................................77-80-86—243

1992 BIg wesTSandpiper Course, Santa Barbara, Calif.

unlv (286-289-280—855)1st Warren Schutte ...............................66-73-67—2062nd Monte Montgomery .........................72-71-69—212T4th Ed Fryatt .........................................74-71-70—215T25th Brandon Goethals ...........................75-74-74—223T30th Darin Osborn ..................................74-79-74—227

1991 BIg wesTVirginia Country Club, Long Beach, Calif.

Fresno State (287-289-282—858)2nd unlv ........................................291-290-278—8591st Warren Schutte ...............................71-67-69—207T4th Darin Osborn ..................................72-74-69—215T9th Cris Leon ........................................72-74-71—217T15th Andrew Raitt ...................................76-75-69—220T33rd Monte Montgomery .........................80-76-73—229

1990 BIg wesTBirch Creek Golf Course, Logan, Utah

Fresno State (287-279-291—857)2nd unlv ........................................296-283-284—863T4th Monte Montgomery .........................72-73-71—216T4th Hub Goyen ......................................74-73-69—216T8th Darin Osborn ..................................74-70-73—217T11th Brandon Goethals ...........................77-70-71—218T20th Warren Schutte ...............................76-70-75—221

1989 BIg wesTBig Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, Calif.

Fresno State (300-306-301—907)4th unlv ........................................310-303-310—923T7th Hub Goyen ......................................80-73-74—227T12th Bruce Mullen ...................................79-74-77—230T24th Brandon Goethals ...........................71-78-87—236T29th Darin Osborn ..................................80-78-81—239T29th Cameron Martin ..............................80-81-78—239

1988 BIg wesTFort Ord Bayonet Course, Fort Ord, Calif.

Fresno State (306-308-297—911)7th unlv ........................................311-307-318—936T1st* Kevin Pedigo ...................................75-72-78—225T18th Bruce Mullen ...................................78-77-78—233T18th Bob Elliott ........................................79-76-78—23341st Tim Grogan .....................................79-85-84—24845th Joey Neff .........................................81-82-88—251

1987 BIg wesTUniversity Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M.New Mexico State (286-289-278—853)

9th unlv ........................................297-302-295—894T21st Bill O'Connor ...................................75-74-72—221T25th John Bandy .....................................72-76-75—223T28th Jeff Bisbee ......................................75-77-72—224T35th Kevin Pedigo ...................................75-75-76—226T46th Bob Elliott ........................................79-77-77—233

1986 BIg wesTElkhorn Country Club, Stockton, Calif.

Fresno State (287-298-294—879)T7th unlv ........................................307-311-306—924T1st* Skip Kendall ....................................74-74-70—218T21st Steve Fischer ..................................73-79-78—23032nd Jeff Bisbee ......................................79-77-78—23444th Bruce Mullen ...................................81-81-81—243T48th Joe Neff...........................................86-81-80—247

1985 BIg wesTTropicana Country Club, Las Vegas, Nev.

San Jose State (290-288-283—861)3rd unlv ........................................299-292-287—8784th Jeff Bisbee ......................................74-72-68—214T7th Skip Kendall ....................................75-69-74—218T20th Steve Fischer ..................................77-76-72—225T27th Kent Adams ....................................80-75-73—228T35th Charles Berry ..................................73-81-78—232

* - lost in a playoff

Chris Riley won the 1994 Big West Conference Championship and finished in the top five in three of his four conference championships.

The 1991-92 Rebels were the school’s first conference championship team.

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Since 1922, the Walker Cup matches have served as the yardstick for measuring international amateur competition. Named

after former USGA President George Herbert Walker, the Walker Cup was contested for the 38th

time in the summer of 2003. Special about the 2003 Walker Cup was its inclu-sion of then-UNLV sopho-more Ryan Moore. Moore became just the second Rebel ever selected to the prestigious event. The first Rebel to make

an appearance at the Walker Cup was Chris Riley, who played on the U.S. team in 1995 at Royal Porthcrawl Golf Club alongside Tiger Woods. Riley and the American team fell for just the fifth time in the series, 14-10.

The 2003 edition of the Walker Cup matches was played at the Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire, England. Moore and the U.S. team were defeated 12.5-11.5 by Great Britain & Ireland.

unlv’s palmer cup rosTer

UNLV continued a growing tradition in 2012 with Derek Ernst's selection to the United States Palmer Cup team. The

last Rebel to be selected prior to that was in 2004 when Ryan Moore earned his second selection. Ernst became the fifth Rebel golfer to play in the celebrated tournament, named after the legend-ary Arnold Palmer. "The Palmer Cup is one of the most prestigious events in college golf, and it says a lot about our team and the UNLV program to be chosen for such an honor," UNLV men's golf head coach Dwaine Knight said. Knight knows first-hand about the opportunity to participate in the event with Palmer Cup credentials of his own. He received one of the highest honors of his career when he was chosen as captain for the United States’ team in the inaugu-ral competition in 1997. "It was a tremendous honor for me personally, and it is a reflection

of the commitment our community has had for the golf program," the 1991 and 1998 National Coach of the Year said. "It is an honor and a privilege to be associated with such an event." Knight wasn’t the lone Rebel at the inaugural event, held at the Palmer-designed Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Fla. Then-senior Ted Oh joined Knight on the U.S. squad that defeated GB&I that year, 19-5. The Americans won all four rounds of the tournament with ease and, with 12 1/2 points needed to win, clinched the championship with a

day to play. In 2008, then-UNLV assis-tant coach Andy Bischel served as the U.S. team's assistant coach. Bischel earned the post after being named the 2007 Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year. The U.S. lost the 2008 event, which was played at Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Links in Scotland.

In 2008, then-UNLV assistant coach Andy Bischel served as the U.S. team's assistant coach. Bischel earned the post after being named the 2007 Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year. The U.S. lost the 2008 event, which was played at Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Links in Scotland.

Captain Dwaine Knight

1997

Scott Lander2001

Ryan Moore2003, 2004

Jeremy Anderson1998, 1999

Ted Oh1997

The 1997 U.S. Team won the inauguralPalmer Cup and featured two Rebels:Captain Dwaine Knight and Ted Oh.

The 1995 U.S. Walker Cup team.

Walker Cup was its inclusion of then-UNLVmore Ryan Moore. Moore became just the second Rebel ever selected to the prestigious event.

unlv’s walker cup rosTer

Ryan Moore2003

Chris Riley1995

The walker cup

The palmer cup

Asst. Coach Andy Bischel

2008

Derek Ernst2012

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rebels on The pga Tour

Five former UNLV men's golfers have recorded a total of 17 top-10 finishes at Major PGA Tour tournaments.

Chad Campbell (left) and Chris Riley (below) have both played in the Ryder Cup for the United States. Campbell was a member of the team in 2004, 2006 and 2008, while Riley played in 2004.

RYDER CUP

REBELS The Ryder Cup takes place every other year between teams from Europe and the United States with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and overseas. One of the most prestigious honors that can be bestowed upon a professsional golfer is to be selected to participate in the Ryder Cup, and one of the things that makes the Ryder cup unique lies in the fact that even though it receives a lot of money from sponsors, the winners com-pete only for the championship cup and not any prize money. Two former Rebel golfers have had the honor of competing in the Ryder Cup for the United States: Chad Campbell and Chris Riley. Campbell was a member of the team in 2004, 2006 and 2008, while Riley played in 2004. Europe won the 2004 event at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich., and again in 2006 at The K Club in Kildare, Ireland. The United States won in 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

PRESIDENTS CUP The Presidents Cup takes place every other year between a team from the United States and an international team representing the rest of the world less Europe. Former Rebel golfer Adam Scott has played in five Presidents Cups as a member of the International Team. He has participated in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Just like the Ryder Cup, there is no prize money awarded. The net proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by the play-ers, captains and captains' assis-tants.

Top-10 FInIshes In pga Tour major champIonshIps

BYFormer reBels

Player At unlv major Championship finishChad Campbell 1995-96 2003 PGA Champ. 2nd 2006 Masters T-3rd 2009 Masters T-2nd 2011 British Open T-5thSkip Kendall 1982-86 1998 PGA Champ. T-10thRyan Moore 2001-05 2006 PGA Champ. T-9th 2009 U.S. Open T-10thChris Riley 1992-96 2002 PGA Champ. 3rd 2004 PGA Champ. T-4thAdam Scott 1998-99 2002 Masters T-9th 2004 PGA Champ. T-9th 2006 British Open T-8th 2006 PGA Champ. T-3rd 2011 Masters T-2nd 2011 PGA Champ. 7th 2012 Masters T-8th 2012 British Open 2nd

Adam Scott has played in the Presidents Cup five times.

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jeremY anderson

It takes little more than a brief glance at the Rebel golf record book before his name jumps off the page. When Jeremy Anderson left UNLV in 2000, he had etched his name atop the list of Rebel greats with records for low round, low 54-hole tourna-ment, single-season stroke average, and career stroke average. A member of UNLV’s 1998 national championship team, he had claimed all of the coveted accolades in collegiate golf, including back-to-back conference player of the year awards and three All-America selections.

He demonstrated equal success in the classroom as a model student, three times being tabbed both academic all-conference and Academic All-American before completing the requirements for his bachelor’s degree in business. He was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.

This Rebel star played his way onto the PGA Tour in his first year after graduation, earning his way through the rigorous “Q School.” He held his Tour card for one year, earning nearly $100,000 in 2001. He was still active on both the Nationwide (formerly Buy.com) and Gateway Tours before retiring from pro-fessional golf in 2010.

Still a Las Vegas resident, the Lake Mary, Fla., native spent 2003 playing on the Gateway Tour in Arizona, where he finished 48th on the money list.

His best finish on the Nationwide Tour in 2005 was a tie for ninth at the Oregon Classic presented by Kendall Automotive. His best in 2006 was a tie for eighth at the National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic and for the season, Anderson made 11 cuts in 23 starts with two top-10 finishes.

In 2007, Anderson finished second in two tournaments, made 11 cuts in 27 starts and recorded six top-10 finishes. In 2008 he played in 25 events.

Anderson's best finish on the PGA Tour was a tie for 23rd at the 2001 Michelob Championship. He is also a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 national champion squad that was inducted in 2008.

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chad campBellArguably the top transfer in UNLV golf history, Chad Campbell came to Las Vegas as a junior-college All-American from Midland College in 1994 and left as one of the most consistent Rebels ever. The big-hitting Texan played every round of every tournament during his two seasons and led the squad with 16 rounds par-or-under in his final campaign.

One of two senior leaders in 1995-96 along with Chris Riley, the quiet big man spoke loudly with his clubs for one of the greatest-ever Rebel squads. His 15 career top-20 finishes included helping UNLV charge back from 11 strokes back on the final day of the Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational with Campbell earning medallist honors. That team ultimately finished three strokes behind Arizona State at the 1996 NCAA Championship and posted a then-school-best No. 2 national finish.

Campbell, a third-team All-American and a 2006 inductee into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, earned his degree in hotel administration before turning pro. A 13-time winner on the Hooters Tour, he eventually was the leading money winner and tour MVP three times. In 2001, Campbell became only the third player to be promoted from the Buy.com Tour (now known as Nationwide) to the PGA Tour after he won his third event of the season and set the tour record for single-season earnings.

Almost overnight, this Texan-turned-Rebel became one of the most feared players on the PGA Tour. He finished the 2002 season with more than $825,000 in earnings and a pair of top-10 showings. After three runner-up finishes the next year, Campbell struck gold with a victory at the 2003 PGA Tour Championship, the final event of the season and a payday worth more than $1 million.

He completed his second full year on Tour in 2003, finishing seventh on the money list with almost $4 million in earnings. He has now won four total tournaments - the others: the 2004 Bay Hill Invitational, the 2006 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the 2007 Viking Classic.

Campbell played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup for a third time in 2008 and for his career, he has earned more than $21.2 mil-lion on the PGA Tour.

Campbell played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup for a third time in 2008 and for his

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Coach Knight and Chad Campbell at the 2005 Masters.

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edward FrYaTT

When Ed Fryatt returned to his hometown to play for the Rebels,

it marked the launch of the program that would go on to untold

success. The Las Vegas native and Nevada high school cham-

pion originally enrolled at BYU, but quickly transferred to UNLV a

year later. While wearing the Scarlet and Gray, he led the Rebels

to three straight NCAA Championship appearances, including an

unprecedented fourth-place finish in his first year.

A three-time All-American, he won the Big West Conference’s

1993 Player of the Year award after capturing the league’s indi-

vidual championship. He graduated from UNLV in 1994 with a

degree in business management.

Following his success at UNLV, he was a mainstay

in the professional ranks. Fryatt played on the

Nationwide Tour (formerly the Nike Tour) in his

first year out of school, earning about $25,000. He

earned a living there until 2000, when he battled his way up to

exempt status in the big league. Fryatt held his tour card for three

years, piling up more than $1 million in earnings. His best finish

was a tie for third at the 2000 MCI Classic.

reBels’ all-TIme pga Tour rosTer

Player ...........................At unlv ...........on Tour .......victoriesJeremy Anderson ..........1996-00 ..............2001Chad Campbell ..............1995-96 ...........2001-SA ..............4Ed Fryatt ........................1991-94 ...........2000-02Andres Gonzales ...........2003-06 ...........2011-SACharley Hoffman............1995-99 ...........2006-SA ..............2Skip Kendall ...................1982-86 ...........1993-SABill Lunde .......................1993-98 ...........2009-SA ..............1Ryan Moore ...................2001-05 ...........2006-SA ..............2Ted Oh ...........................1995-97 ..............2008Chris Riley .....................1992-96 ...........1999-SA ..............1Adam Scott ....................1998-99 ...........2003-SA ..............8

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andres gonzales

The most recent former Rebel golfer to earn his PGA Tour card is

Andres Gonzales, who played at UNLV from 2003-06. He earned his

way on to the PGA Tour through Q-School in December of 2010 after

playing on a variety of professional tours including the Nationwide and

Canadian Tours.

Originally from Olympia, Wash., Gonzales turned

in a 72.79 career scoring average at UNLV, which

ranks 13th in program history. He was a first-team

All-Mountain West selection and a third-team All-American his senior

year and earned the program's Wilson Award, which is given annually

to the squad's top player.

As a senior at UNLV, Gonzales won the William H. Tucker Invitational

in Albuquerque and he led the Rebels with a 72.08 scoring average,

which is the 17th-lowest in program history. His 54-hole total 206 at the

Cougar Classic in 2006 tied for the 24th-lowest tournament total ever

by a Rebel golfer. Gonzales earned the 2004 Michael Maze Award,

which is given every year to the player that best exemplifies the spirit

of Rebel golf.

Gonzales played in two NCAA championship finals with his best finish

coming in 2005 when he tied for eighth. He finished 12th twice at the

MW Championship and his best NCAA Regional finish was 15th.

On the PGA Tour in 2011, Gonzales played in 21 events, made nine

cuts and finished in the top 25 twice. His best finish on Tour is a tie

for 16th at the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic in Lake

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charleY hoFFmanCharley Hoffman made his mark at UNLV as a Rebel golfer from 1995-99. A 1998 honorable mention All-American, the Poway, Calif., native, was an integral part of UNLV’s 1998 national cham-pionship in Albuquerque, N.M., as he recorded a top-20 finish by turning in a 283 total, which ranks tied for eighth in program history for best 72-hole score.

Hoffman turned in a scoring average of 72.51 during that national championship season in 1997-98 and finished his Rebel career with a 73.54 career scoring average. Hoffman graduated from UNLV in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in business.

A rookie on the PGA Tour in 2006, he finished 19th on the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list. He posted eight top-10s, including a tie for second at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs. He won the 2004 Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic on the Nationwide Tour for his first Tour win.

Hoffman’s first PGA Tour victory came at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. His best PGA Tour finish in 2005 was a tie for 56th at the Buick Invitational and his best finish in 2006 was a tie for fifth at the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas. He recorded five top-10 finishes in 2006, two in 2007, three in 2008 and four in 2009, including a second-place finish at the FBR Open.

In 2010, he won his second PGA Tour title, this time at the Deutsche Bank Championship. In 2011, Hoffman had two top-10 finishes and a total of six top-25s. He has recorded a second-place finish in each of the last two years on tour.

For his career, Hoffman has earned more than $10.6 million on the PGA Tour. He has made 139 cuts in 204 career PGA Tour events played, including 54 top-25 finishes and 23 top-10s.

He is a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as the 1998 national champion squad was inducted in 2008.

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skIp kendall

The first true success to develop from the Rebel program, Skip Kendall completed his collegiate career just prior to the arrival of Dwaine Knight. After a solid but relatively unheralded career as a collegian, he graduated in 1987 with a degree in business administration.

Kendall capped the 1992 season with a sharp performance at the PGA’s qualifying tournament, carding four straight sub-par rounds and earning his card.

The following year, Kendall played in 32 events, and has spent time on both the PGA and Nationwide Tours since.

The Milwaukee, Wisc., native finished in the top 125 on the PGA Tour money list in 2004 for the eighth straight season and earned over $1.2 million in 2004 (his career high), surpassing the $1 million mark in earnings for the second straight season.

His best finish in 2005 was a tie for 14th at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship and in 2006 his best was a tie for ninth at the Buick Championship. In 2007, he tied for ninth place at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, and in 2010, his best finish was a tie for fourth at the Mayakoba.

He has finished second in four PGA Tour events during his career and third in two others. He has a total of 26 top-10 finish-es, 93 top-25s and has earned over $8 million on the PGA Tour.

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BIll lunde

A 1998 second-team and 1997 third-team All-American, Bill Lunde was a Rebel golfer from 1993-98. The San Diego, Calif., native was a major part of UNLV’s 1998 national championship in Albuquerque, N.M., as he finished tied for 15th with a total of 281, which ranks tied for fifth in program history for best 72-hole score.

Lunde averaged 71.83 per round in 1997-98, which ranks tied for 13th all-time for seasonal scoring averages at UNLV. Lunde graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

A two-time first-team All-Western Athletic Conference player, Lunde placed fifth on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list and earned his PGA Tour card. He spent his rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2009. In 2008, he earned his first Nationwide Tour victory at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational with chip-in birdie on the final hole for a one-stroke win.

He played in 27 events during the 2009 PGA Tour season, recording two top-10 finishes and five in the top 25. His best finishes of the year were a tie for fourth at the Frys.com Open and a tie for sixth at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He earned over $825,000 during his rookie campaign.

In 2010, Lunde earned his first career PGA Tour victory when he won the Turning Stone Resort Championship in New York. He made 12 cuts that year and finished in the top 10 three times, giving him over $1 million in earnings in a season for the first time in his career.

Lunde has now totaled over $3.1 million in earnings on the PGA Tour. For his career, Lunde has played in 111 PGA Tour events, making the cut 64 times and finishing in the top 25 17 times.

He also earned $1 million for winning the Kodak Challenge in 2011. The competition consists of 30 PGA Tour holes -- one at each of 30 tournaments throughout the season. The player with the lowest score on his best 18 Kodak Challenge holes wins the $1 million.

Lunde is a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as the 1998 national champion squad was inducted in 2008.

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rYan moore

The most heralded player in the UNLV golf program’s history, Ryan Moore experienced unequaled success at the collegiate and amateur levels beginning with the summer of 2004.

Moore’s college career, which ran from 2001-05, was unparalleled, both in terms of his senior year accomplishments as well as his sustained performance throughout his career while competing for UNLV.

In his senior year alone, he competed in nine college events, winning three times and finishing third in three others. In fact, he never finished lower than sixth place in any of the nine tournaments he played in.

Moore also capped his final year with a fifth-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championship, an event he won in 2004. His 28-round scoring average of 69.29 was tops in the nation and set the UNLV seasonal record. For his college career, he played in 136 rounds and turned in a scoring average of 70.76. He also placed 13th at the 2005 Masters, earning him low amateur honors and a return trip to Augusta in 2006.

Moore’s incredible senior season was rewarded with the recognition of winning every major player of the year award that is given out in col-legiate golf - the Ben Hogan Award, the Nicklaus Award and the Haskins Award. Moore became just the second UNLV student-athlete to win his

respective sport’s national player of the year award - the first was men’s basketball’s Larry Johnson in 1991.

Moore also received national attention when he set a new standard in amateur golf in 2004 by winning five major amateur championships, a feat that may never be matched. He captured the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA,

the U.S. Amateur Public Links, the Western Amateur and the Sahalee Players Championships to become the first golfer to ever win all five events in the same year. He had the opportunity to turn pro after his junior season, but decided to return to school.

The four-time All-American became just the third UNLV golfer in pro-gram history to earn first team honors twice (2004 and 2005). He also captured the Golfstat Cup title in 2004-05, which is awarded annually to the college golfer with the lowest yearly scoring average as was the nation’s top-ranked player for the entire season. His 69.29 was the second lowest seasonal scoring average in NCAA history.

Moore was also named the Mountain West Golfer of the Year for the second straight season in 2004-05 and made the All-MW team for the fourth time. He captured UNLV’s Sportsman of the Year award each of his four years at UNLV.

Moore recorded four second-place finishes on the PGA Tour (2005 Bell Canadian Open, 2006 Buick Championship, 2007 Memorial and 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship) before winning his first PGA Tour event at the 2009 Wyndham Championship. He won again at the 2012 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

He has a total of six second-place finishes on the PGA Tour, two third-place finishes, 35 top-10s and 63 top-25s. He has earned over $13.9 million during his PGA Tour career.

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chrIs rIleYChris Riley left UNLV as perhaps its greatest golfer ever. The skinny kid from California who sported a wide grin from the moment he hit campus in the fall of 1992, ended up turning in a highlight-stuffed career that included various firsts for a Rebel linkster.

As the school’s golf program grew in stature during the decade, so did Riley’s game. And consistency was his trademark. Consider that in 1996, he became the first male UNLV athlete ever to be named All-American all four seasons in college. In his career, he placed in the top-20 in 45 of his 59 career college tournaments (76 percent) and was in the top-five an incredible 21 times (36 percent). In fact, of 178 collegiate rounds, Riley carded 84 rounds par-or-under (47 percent). He also finished in the top-10 in six of his 12 career postseason tournaments (50 percent). In May 1996, Riley pulled the double deuce. Boasting a 72.65 career stroke average at UNLV, he captained his final team to a then-school-best second-place fin-ish at the 1996 NCAA Golf Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn.

And, maybe most important, Riley capped off his astounding UNLV career by graduating in May of 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. In 2006, he was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame.

Riley played on the Buy.com Tour (now known as Nationwide) for one year before earning his Tour card at “Q School” in 1998. He went on to tie for seventh in his first Tour event, the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he won more than $75,000.

Riley has maintained his tour card since 1999 and has steadily climbed up the money list. In 2003, he finished 23rd on the money list with just over $2 million in earnings. He recorded his first win in 2002 at the Reno-Tahoe Open and in 2004 he played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup.

His best finish in 2005 was a tie for 18th at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and in 2006 his best finish of the season was a tie for fifth at the Valero Texas Open. In 2008, he tied for third at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwuakee and in 2009, he tied for seventh at the same event.

In 2010, he had three top-10 finishes, including fourth at the Travelers Championship and in 2011, his best was a tie for ninth at the Sony Open in Hawaii. For his career, Riley has earned more than $11.4 million on the PGA Tour.

Coach Knight and Chris Riley at the 2005 Masters.

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adam scoTT

Although his stint in a Rebel uniform was brief, Adam Scott’s contribution to the program is still significant.

Scott spent just a year-and-a-half in the Scarlet and Gray before taking his aim on the professional ranks. But in such a short time, he was able to help the Rebels to an NCAA Championship appearance (and sixth-place finish) during an All-America fresh-man campaign.

Scott came to UNLV in 1998 from Hope Island, Australia, and immediately cracked the Rebel lineup. He continued to hone his game at the collegiate level and ended the season sharply, finishing in the top 20 in five straight events to end the year. His 11th-place effort at the national finals earned him honorable men-tion All-America honors.

He was one of three All-Americans returning to the lineup in 1999 when he decided to forego his collegiate eligibility and turn professional in the middle of the 1999-00 season.

He needed just eight starts in 2000 to secure his European Tour card. The next season, he opened the year with his first profes-sional win at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Scott has won eight PGA Tour events: the Deutsche Bank Championship in 2003, the 2004 Players Championship, the 2004 Booz Allen Classic, the 2006 THE TOUR Championship, the 2007 Shell Houston Open, the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, the 2010 Valero Texas Open and the 2011 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.

For his career, Scott has earned more than $28.3 million on the PGA Tour. He has played in 197 tournaments, making the cut 154 times. He has nine second-place finishes, seven thirds, 53 top-10s and 89 top-25s.

He has recorded eight top-10 finishes at Major PGA Tour events with his best finishes coming at the 2011 Masters and 2012 British Open, both second-place showings.

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Rebels In The Pros

Jeremy Anderson

Ed Fryatt Charley Hoffman Bill Lunde James Oh Warren Schutte

Adam ScottMichael Kirk

Clark Corbett Brien Davis JC Deacon Andres Gonzales

Jeremy Anderson Chris Berry Andres Gonzales

Scott Lander Bill Lunde Mike Ruiz Warren Schutte

Gilberto Morales James Oh Ted Oh

Travis WhismanAndres Gonzales

Andres Gonzales Charley HoffmanCharley HoffmanSeung-su Han

Michael Kirk Warren Schutte

Andres GonzalesAndres GonzalesJC Deacon

JC Deacon Andres GonzalesAndres Gonzales

Charley Hoffman

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Combining the excitement of an urban location with the charm of a traditional campus, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers students a full educational and social experience. Just over five decades old, UNLV has maintained a healthy rate of growth in enrollment, programs and scholastic excel-lence as part of the eight-component Nevada System of Higher Education. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, UNLV has matured along with the Las Vegas area. With enrollment more than doubling the last decade, the tremendous growth has meant a flurry of construction resulting in a campus setting boasting academic and athletic facilities second to none. Steadily becoming a traditional residential university, UNLV provides on-campus housing for more than 2,000 students. A variety of student clubs and organizations along with 37 Greek organizations supplement the social development of students. From within its 15 schools and colleges, including the Wil-liam S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV is also becoming a leading research institution of the West. The school’s scientific, social science, and business programs attract millions of dollars in research grants annually to fund projects in desert biology, nuclear waste transportation, laser physics, public opinion surveys and many others. In addition to traditional student programs, UNLV serves diverse local, national and international communities through its Educational Outreach Division, offering Summer Term, Continuing Education and Distance Education programs enroll-ing more than 53,000 students annually.

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With its Performing Arts Center, the campus is the cultural hub of Southern Nevada. World-class orchestras and soloists, dance and theater arts combine to provide a broad selection of concerts and stage productions. The Barrick Lecture Series and several campus organizations bring noted speak-ers to the University, and local and visiting artists show their works in the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. UNLV has excellent athletic facilities as well, many open for student and public use. Opened in 1957 as the southern regional division of the University of Nevada with a total of 28 students, UNLV now is home to more than 27,000 students coming from every county in Nevada, all 50 U.S. states and 88 countries. Much of UNLV’s tremendous expansion is the result of support from

the Nevada Legislature and the state’s taxpayers. Private donors have played an important role as well. These gifts support new facilities and programs and, most important, provide the scholarship incentives that bring Nevada’s best and brightest student scholars to campus. UNLV operates an on-campus Center for Business and Eco-nomic Research, Center for Economic Education, Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies (in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Desert Biology Research Center, Center for Survey Research, Nuclear Waste Transportation Research Center and other research and public-service centers. Offering 108 undergraduate programs and 137 graduate tracts, UNLV graduated a class of 5,500 last year. The University operates on a semester system and is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council of Graduate Schools, the American Council of Education and the Western College Association. All of the University’s academic programs are fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and many programs have received further accreditation from independent national ac-creditation bodies.

With its Performing Arts Center, the campus is the cultural hub of Southern Nevada. World-class orchestras and soloists, dance and theater arts combine to provide a broad selection of concerts and stage productions.

The Barrick Lecture Series and several campus organizations bring noted speak-ers to the University, and local and visiting artists show their works in the Donna

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Dr. Neal J. Smatresk was appointed president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Aug. 6, 2009. Today, he leads a campus that is committed to serving Nevada by creating an educated work-force and forging community and business partnerships to move our state economy forward. Smatresk emphasizes UNLV’s role as a first choice institution dedicated to educational access and success for diverse students. Under Smatresk’s direction, UNLV established the Academic Suc-cess Center, which is living up to its name by helping students identify the right majors, succeed in their classes, and graduate on time. Student athletes are advised through the center, and are excelling academically. UNLV is a collaborative university that crosses internal and external boundaries. A testament to Smatresk’s vision is UNLV’s partnership with the highly respected Brookings Institution to establish Brookings Mountain West, the national think tank’s first foray this side of the Mississippi. Through this partnership and a commitment to respond to the state’s workforce demands, UNLV is driving research and innovation needed to diversify the region’s economic base and provide critically needed services for a dy-namic region. Smatresk is a scientist by training and received his Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. Following post-doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Smatresk joined the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA) department of biology in 1982. In his 22 years at UTA, he served as chair of biology and later dean of science, until his appointment as the chief academic officer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2004. During his time there, Hawaii’s flagship university entered the ranks of the top 25 federally funded institutions, gained three National Academy of Science members, and received recognition from the Chinese Ministry of Education as a Confucius Institute, an honor shared by only 11 other U.S. institutions. His career at UNLV began in 2007 as executive vice president and provost, where he was responsible for the leadership and administration of all academic and research programs, spanning 15 colleges and two professional schools. President Smatresk has received numerous teaching awards, and his research in cardio respiratory physiology has resulted in more than 50 papers and book chapters and grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. His undergraduate alma mater, Gettysburg College, awarded him its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in 2011.

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LIVENGOODjim

Bringing with him a wealth of experience and the reputation as one of the nation’s top administrators, Jim Livengood was introduced as UNLV’s 11th full-time Director of Athletics on Dec. 17, 2009.

He wasted no time getting to work, as less than two weeks later he hired Bobby Hauck as the 10th head coach in Rebel football history. Just three months after that it was announced that a new, state-of-the-art basketball practice facility, the Mendenhall Center, would be built and that stunning addition to the department was dedicated in January 2012. In spring of 2011, Livengood chose Dave Rice to be head coach of the Runnin’ Rebel men’s basketball team and the veteran AD has also overseen the hiring of new coaches in UNLV sports such as baseball, softball and women’s volleyball.

This past June, the State Board of Regents ap-proved a new contract for Livengood that will keep him running the department through at least December 2015.

Livengood came to UNLV following a success-ful tenure of more than 15 years at the Univer-sity of Arizona where he oversaw an athletics program that annually competed for champion-ships not only in the Pac-10 Conference but also at a national level, maintained a high academic

standard for its student-athletes and continually operated its $43 million budget in the black. His fiscal leadership helped Arizona remain one of the lone black-ink athletics programs among a small handful of institutions that rely exclusively on generated funds and do not re-ceive state-appropriated monies. During his time in Tucson, he served as the Pacific-10 Con-ference president, chair of the Pac-10 Athletic Directors Revenue Sharing Committee and a member of the conference’s Bowl Committee and Basketball Tournament Subcommittee. He also was a member of the Rose Bowl Manage-ment Committee, the NCAA Fellows program, NACDA President, and chair of the NCAA Divi-sion I Men’s Basketball Committee, on which he served five years. His work at Arizona and its ascension on the national level earned him an Athletic Director of the Year Award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in 2006 for Divi-sion I-A. Livengood initiated Campaign Arizona, which raised more than $130 million for athletic facility improvements and endowments while the Wild-cats maintained a top-25 competitive record in the NACDA Directors’ Cup (formerly Sears Cup), including high rankings of sixth in 1993-94, fourth in 1994-95, seventh in 1995-96, sixth in both 1996-97 and 1997-98 and ninth in 2001-02. That record reflects success throughout Ari-zona’s broad-based program, highlighted by participation in the 1994 and 2001 NCAA Men’s Final Four and champions of the 1997 NCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament. Arizona also won the 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2007 NCAA Women’s Softball College World Series titles, the 1996 and 2000 NCAA Women’s Golf title and the 2008 men’s and women’s NCAA Swimming Championships. Livengood is a member of the NCAA Fellows Program to mentor new athletic directors, has served as a member of the NCAA Peer Review Team from 1994-99, the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force, and the Women’s Committee on Athletics. He has been a member of the NACDA Preseason Football Games Committee since

2000 and was a member of the NACDA Strategic Planning Committee from 1999-2001. He served as NACDA president in 1998, and in 1999 was named Division I-A Athletic Director of the Year. He is also a member of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association, having served as presi-dent of that association in 1998. Livengood spent six years as the Athletics Director at Washington State University from 1988-93 where he developed what is still widely regarded as a model gender equity program. In addition he laid the groundwork for a student-athlete wellness center that is regarded as one of the finest in the nation. Livengood began his administrative career in 1980 as the Associate Director for Development and Public Relations at Washington State before becoming the Ath-letics Director at Southern Illinois, a position he held until returning to Washington State. Born March 28, 1945, in Walla Walla, Wash., he received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1968 and completed his fifth-year education requirement for teaching certification at Central Washington University in 1972. He taught and served as an assistant foot-ball coach and track coach at Moses Lake High School in Washington in 1968-69, and as head football and basketball coach and counselor at Ephrata High School in Washington from 1972-80 before moving into athletics administration. Jim and his wife, Linda, have two grown chil-dren, Michelle, a lawyer in Flagstaff, and Jeremy, who resides in Phoenix. Both children are Uni-versity of Arizona graduates. Michelle earned her law degree in May 2000 and Jeremy gradu-ated in December1999. The Livengoods are the proud grandparents of four: new grandson Dylan and twins Emma and Isabella (3), born to Michelle and her hus-band, Jack Murphy, who is the men’s basketball head coach at NAU; and another recent addi-tion, grandson James, born to Jeremy and his wife, Megan, in 2011.

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Jerry KolosKieDeputy Director of Athletics

JUlio FreireSenior Associate Athletics Director for Development

d.J. AllenSenior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs

lisA KelleherSenior Associate Athletics Director Senior Woman Administrator

Terry CoTTleSenior Associate Athletics Director for Administration

eriC ToliverSenior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance

Jerry Koloskie, Deputy Director of Athletics, served as Interim Athletics Director from August 2009 until Decem-ber of that year, when Jim Livengood was named Director of Athletics. Prior to that, Koloskie spent 13 years as Senior Associate Athletics Director at UNLV. A member of the athletics department for the past 30 years, Koloskie is directly responsible for overseeing all

internal functions of the athletics department and serves as the sport admin-istrator for men’s basketball and volleyball, along with the athletic training and athletic equipment areas. He is also the athletics department’s liason to IMG Col-lege.

He earned his master’s degree in physical education from Iowa State Uni-versity in 1981 and moved to UNLV in 1982 to become Co-Head Athletic Trainer. In 1983 he became Head Athletic Trainer for all intercollegiate athletic teams at UNLV until moving into administration in 1997.

He and his wife, Annette, have three children: sons John and Jim, and a daughter, Megan, as well as a granddaughter, Kaydence.

D.J. Allen is in his third year as Senior Associate Athletics Director of Communications for UNLV Athletics. Prior to his current role, he was involved with the Runnin’ Rebel basket-ball program in various marketing and community outreach capacities for five seasons (2005-10). Allen currently oversees the department’s marketing, media relations and community

outreach efforts. A native of Southern Nevada and lifelong UNLV Rebel fan, Allen founded and ran a Las Vegas Valley-based public relations and advertising agency for nearly a decade prior to joining UNLV Athletics. He also co-authored the book “The Xs & Os of Success: A Playbook for Leaders in Business and Life” (with former Runnin’ Rebel coach Lon Kru-ger) and serves on a number of community organizations (including being a founding member and vice chair of the Dave Rice Foundation). Allen graduated from UNLV in 1996 with a communications degree and later earned his master’s of business administration from UNLV in 2002. He and his wife, Sta-cey (who also earned two degrees from UNLV), have two children: Bailey and Daniel.

Terry Cottle is in his 29th year in the UNLV Athletics Department. He spent 11 years as Associate Athletics Di-rector and now is Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration. Cottle serves as the day-to-day administrator for the UNLV football program and also oversees the tennis and

track & field/cross country teams. A former Rebel football recruiting coordinator and assistant coach, Cottle spent 10 years on the football coaching staff before moving into an administrative capacity in 1994. A four-year starter at quarter-back at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., Cottle earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1980 before receiving his master’s degree in education from UNLV in 1985.

Cottle and his wife, Catherine, have four children: Jessica, Ashley, Carly and Jason.

Julio Freire is in his third year with UNLV Athletics serving as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, where he oversees the Rebel Athletic Fund and Athletic Ticket Operations. He also serves as the sport administra-tor for the men’s golf program, one of the top programs in the nation. Prior to UNLV, Freire served as Associate Athletics Di-

rector for Development at the University of Arizona, where he worked for three years. He has also served as the Associate Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech University where he played a key role in the department’s strategic planning and fundraising efforts. Before that, he served as Associate Athletics Director for Op-erations at Ohio University.

A native of Tucson, Ariz., Freire earned his bachelor’s degree in education in 1990 from Arizona State University, where he was a member of the Sun Devil cross country and track and field teams. He also holds master’s degrees in coun-seling and education administration. Before entering college athletics, he was a counselor, teacher, coach, and assistant principal (in charge of athletics at the high school level) before serving as a middle school principal.

Julio and his wife, Cherie, have two children - Christopher and Gabriella.

Dr. Lisa Kelleher is in her 21st season as UNLV’s Senior Wom-an Administrator and also serves as Senior Associate Athlet-ics Director. In her position, Kelleher works with the Assistant Athletics Director to oversee operations and facilities for the department, provides administrative oversight for the day-to-day operations of women’s basketball, women’s golf, and men’s and women’s soccer, and teaches Step UP!, a bystander

intervention program, for the department. She also ensures Title IX compliance for the 10 women’s sports programs and oversees department diversity initiatives. In addition, Kelleher is the Chair of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame Board of Direc-tors committee inducting the Class of 2012 this fall. She serves on the NCAA Division I Leadership Council and the Women’s Basketball Recruiting subcommittee, Division I Women’s Golf Committee, the Mountain West Executive Committee, and as the MW administrative liaison to women’s golf, and as the UNLV Student-Athlete Affairs Pro-gram Coordinator and UNLV Women of Excellence Athletic Fund Administrator. A 1979 graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Kelleher earned her master’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1980. She earned her doctorate in the UNLV Higher Education Leadership program in May, 2011. Kelleher and her husband, Peter, have four daughters: Molly, married to Jeremy Dutton, Bridget, Megan, a freshman Film Studies major at UNLV, and Tara.

Eric Toliver is in his 22nd year at UNLV and became a Senior Associate Athletics Director in 2010. Toliver began his career at UNLV as an academic advisor in the Student Development Center before becoming the head athletic academic advisor for football and basketball through 1997. In 1998, Toliver was appointed Compliance Coordinator

and became Associate Athletics Director in 2000. A 1992 graduate of Western State College (Co.), Toliver’s responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of NCAA Com-pliance issues and conducting internal and external investigations to ensure that UNLV’s 17 Division I sports, staff and coaches remain in compliance with NCAA regulations. Toliver, currently serves of the NCAA Division I Recruiting & Personnel Cabi-net and has previously served as an appointed member of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Fact- Finding Committee, NCAA Division I Awards, Benefits, Expenses and the Financial Aid Cabinet and the NCAA Division I Softball Committee. In ad-dition, Toliver has oversight of the UNLV’s Strength & Conditioning staff, baseball, softball, co-ed cheer and Rebel Girls program, Student-Athlete Academic Advis-ing Services (SAAS) and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Toliver also responsible for adjudicating all student-athlete conduct and discipline related matters and serves as the chair of the institution’s Compliance Committee.

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honoree ClAssiFiCATion ClAssJeremy Anderson Athlete/Men’s Golf 2010Greg Anthony Athlete/Basketball 2002Rene Arceneaux* Distinguished Contributor 1994Dr. Thomas Armour Staff 1987Stacey Augmon Athlete/Basketball 2002Dr. Donald Baepler Administration 1994Freddie Banks Athlete/Basketball 2004Daniel Barber Athlete/Men’s Soccer 2010Roger Barnson* Administration/Coach 1987Ernie Becker Sr. Distinguished Contributor 1988Rex Bell Distinguished Contributor 1998Tim Blenkiron Athlete/Tennis 2008Bob Blum Distinguished Contributor 2000Dr. James Callaway Distinguished Contributor 2008Dr. Kathie Calloway Athlete/Basketball 1994Chad Campbell Athlete/Golf 2006Glenn Carano Athlete/Football 1989Jack Cason Distinguished Contributor 1994Bob Cline Distinguished Contributor 1989Dr. David Cohen Athlete/Soccer 1994Julie Crandall Athlete/Softball 2010Randall Cunningham Athlete/Football 1997Fred Dallimore Coach/Baseball 2004Michael “Chub” Drakulich Administration/Coach 1987Dr. Larry Easley* Coach/Men’s Tennis 2010Sally Fleisher Athlete/Swimming 2000Bob Florence Athlete/Basketball 1987Ralph Garcia Athlete/Baseball 1989Nick Garritano Athlete/Football 2010Armen Gilliam Athlete/Basketball 1998Glen Gondrezick Athlete/Basketball 1987Sidney Green Athlete/Basketball 1994Lori Harrigan Athlete/Softball 2002Mike “Cowboy” Haverty Athlete/Football 1988Nate Hawkins Athlete/Football 1987Dr. Gerald Higgins Distinguished Contributor 2002Christina Hixson Distinguished Contributor 1997

Class of 2012

Seven different Rebel sports will be represented dur-ing ceremonies this fall as the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be honored Oct. 12.

Six former Rebel standout players, one head coach and a distinguished contributor will join one team in be-ing inducted the night before the Battle for the Fremont Cannon football game between UNLV and Nevada, Reno.Born in 1987, UNLV’s Athletics Hall of Fame will now grow to 114 members strong. Under the hall’s bylaws, former student-athletes must have completed their eligibility at least 10 years earlier to be selected. Coaches and admin-istrators must have stopped working at the University five years previous. All classes now enter on a biennial basis.

The winningest coach in UNLV tennis history, Fred AlBreChT led the Rebel netters from 1974-83 and com-piled a record of 230-80 for a winning percentage of .742. A longtime administrator on campus, Albrecht was called upon to serve as Interim Athletics Director in both 1995 and 2003 during searches for permanent replacements. He retired from UNLV in 2007 after 38 years with a final title of vice president for university and community relations.

lorenA diAConesCU is arguably the Rebels women’s swimming program’s most decorated athlete. She won three consecutive Conference Swimmer of the Year awards from 2000-02 while setting school records in six separate events. Diaconescu earned All-America in 2000 and was honorable mention one year later. Winner of eight MW individual crowns as well as seven relay titles, she was also a two-time Olympian for her home country of Romania.

The highest-scoring basketball player in UNLV his-tory – men’s or women’s – lindA FrohliCh finished with 2,355 points and a 21.2 PPG average in her dominating hoops career. The native of Oldendorf, Germany, was named USBWA National Freshman of the Year in 1999, AP Honorable Mention All-America as a sophomore and junior and then Third Team as a senior. Those seasons also saw Frohlich win Mountain West Player of the Year honors three straight years from 2000-02 before going on to a pro career in the WNBA and overseas.

Entering the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Contributor is noted Las Vegas artist and illustrator MiKe Miller. During the 1980s, Miller created and named the cartoon man with the long moustache known as “Hey Reb.” Miller was paid a single dollar for his work, which eventually helped UNLV vault to the top spot in college apparel licensing.

Still the leading Runnin’ Rebel scorer in history, eddie oWens was the emerging program’s second All-American in men’s basketball when he was tabbed First Team by a pair of outlets as a junior in 1976. A magical se-

nior season saw him star as part of the so-called “Hardway Eight” team that gained fame by setting NCAA records for most points in a season, most 100-point games and most consecutive 100-point games en route to the school’s first Final Four appearance.

JACinT sMion turned in a career in the water that rivaled any in school history. The Mountain West Swimmer of the Year three consecutive seasons earned All-America honors at the 2000 NCAA Championships while also being honorable mention in two relays. His fourth All-America finish came in 2002. Simon won 10 conference champion-ships as an individual and one on a relay team and swam for his home nation of Hungary in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

AMie sTeWArT was a dominant pitcher for domi-nant softball program in the mid-1990s. A second team All-America selection as a senior in 1995, her 30-9 mark is still the school record for wins a season. She led her team all the way to the Women’s College World Series and tossed two complete games while finishing with a .95 ERA en route to becoming the only Rebel to be named to a WCWS All-Tournament Team.

Arguably the top cornerback in school history, Kevin ThoMAs still holds numerous school and conference de-fensive records. The first player in school history to start 46 games, Thomas was the first defensive player from UNLV to earn All-America status in 26 years when he was named Third Team by Football News and Fourth Team by Sporting News. After helping his team win the Las Vegas Bowl as a junior, he became the program’s second three-time first team all-conference honoree and he was named the MW Defensive Player of the Year in 2001.

The 1984 Unlv FooTBAll TeAM was the first of two in school history to win a conference championship and its 11-2 overall record included a victory over Toledo in the California Bowl. Going undefeated in the PCAA, the talent-rich squad featured the conference Offensive Player of the Year in All-America punter/quarterback Randall Cunningham; the Defensive Player of the Year in lineman Aaron Moog; and the Coach of the Year in Harvey Hyde.

Also being honored at the ceremony is the 2012 winner of the Silver Rebel Award -- former UNLV quarterback and longtime ESPN personality Kenny MAyne.

honoree ClAssiFiCATion ClAssTrena Hull Athlete/Track & Field 2000Joe Ingersoll Athlete/Football 1987Bill Ireland Administration/Coach 1987Larry Johnson Athlete/Basketball 2002Pauline Jordan Athlete/Basketball 2000Sam King Athlete/Football 1994Tony Knap Coach/Football 1989Joe Kristosik Athlete/Football 2008Todd Liebenstein Athlete/Football 1994Ryan Ludwick Athlete/Baseball 2010Don Lyons Athlete/Basketball/T&F 1987Alice Mason Administration/Coach 1987Keenan McCardell Athlete/Football 2004Al McDaniels Coach/Track & Field 2008Bob Mendenhall Distinguished Contributor 2010Elburt Miller Athlete/Basketball 1987Aaron Mitchell Athlete/Football 1989Ken Mitchell Athlete/Football 1989Bill “Wildcat” Morris Distinguished Contributor 1987Michael Morton Athlete/Football 1994Cyndi Parus Athlete/Softball 2006Dave Pearl Administration 1994Dr. Wayne Pearson Administration 1994Roger Pettersson Athlete/Tennis 2006Bart Pippenger Athlete/Swimming 2000Art Plunkett Athlete/Football 1994Herb Pryor Athlete/Baseball 1988Marilyn Redd* Distinguished Contributor 1997Chris Riley Athlete/Golf 2006Jackie Robinson Athlete/Basketball 1994Kim Rondina Athlete/Softball 2008Brad Rothermel Administration 1998Tommy Rowland Athlete/Football 1994Robbie Ryerson Athlete/Soccer 1998Warren Schutte Athlete/Golf 2004Luke Smith Athlete/Tennis 2008Robert Smith Athlete/Basketball 1987

honoree ClAssiFiCATion ClAssRicky Sobers Athlete/Basketball 1987Raymond Strong Athlete/Football 1989Jerry Tarkanian Administration/Coach 1998Sheila Tarr Athlete/Track & Field 1997Reggie Theus Athlete/Basketball 1989Mike Thomas Athlete/Football 1989Misty Thomas Athlete/Basketball 1997Lisa Thompson Athlete/Track & Field 2000R.E. “Doc” Tobler Team Doctor/Trainer 1989Marianne Vallin Athlete/Tennis 2008Scott Warner Athlete/Men’s Tennis 1998Tom Wiesner Distinguished Contributor 1994Matt Williams Athlete/Baseball 1997Trevaia Williams Athlete/Track & Field 2006Mel Wolzinger Distinguished Contributor 2006Elbert “Ickey” Woods Athlete/Football 1998 *posthumous

TeAMs1958-59 Men’s Basketball Squad 19891967-68 Men’s Basketball Squad 19891968 Football Squad 19871974 Football Squad 19881976-77 Men’s Basketball Squad 19871979 Football Squad 19941980 Baseball Squad 19941985 Men’s Soccer Squad 20101986-87 Men’s Basketball Squad 19981989-90 Men’s Basketball Squad 20001989-90 Women’s Basketball Squad 20061990-91 Men’s Basketball Squad 20021994 Football Squad 20101995 Softball Squad 20081998 Men’s Golf Squad 2008

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BASKETBALLwomen’s8 NCAA tournament appearances1 WNIT runner-up finish4 Conference championships5 League tournament titles9 All-Americans, 14 times1 National Freshman of the Year5 Conference MVPs2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

BASEBALL10 NCAA Regional appearances10 Conference championships13 All-Americans9 Freshmen All-Americans4 Conference MVPs1 Conference Coach of the Year1 Conference Pitcher of the Year

SWIMMINGwomen’s4 Conference titles9 All-Americans, 18 times15 Conference MVPs4 Conference Coaches of the Year

SWIMMINGmen’s7 Conference championships3 Regular season championship23 All-Americans, 59 times11 Conference MVPs9 Conference Coaches of the Year

FOOTBALL2 Conference championships3 Bowl game victories9 All-Americans, 13 times9 Conference MVPs1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year3 Conference Coaches of the Year4 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Freshman All-Americans

GOLFmen’s1 NCAA team championship2 NCAA individual champions24 Consecutive NCAA berths, NCAA record6 Conference championships4 NCAA West Regional titles6 Conference individual titles22 All-Americans, 41 times3 NCAA Regional medalists2 National Coach of the Year Awards1 Ben Hogan Award Winner1 Jack Nicklaus Award Winner1 Fred Haskins Award Winner1 Golfstat Award Winner1 National Freshman of the Year11 Conference MVPs5 Conference Freshmen of the Year

GOLFwomen’s3 NCAA finals appearance10 Consecutive NCAA regional appearances1 NCAA individual appearance3 Conference championships4 All-Americans, 6 times4 Conference Golfer of the Year5 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

SOCCERmen’s 5 NCAA tournament appearances4 Conference championships1 League tournament title2 All-Americans, 3 times5 Conference MVPs2 Conference Coach of the Year2 Conference Freshman of the Year

SOFTBALL9 NCAA tournament appearances3 College World Series berths2 Conference title12 All-Americans, 20 times1 Olympic Gold Medallist, 3 times2 Conference Coaches of the Year, 5x5 Conference MVPs, 6 times2 Conference Pitchers of the Year1 Conference Freshman of the Year

SOCCERwomen’s3 NCAA Tournament appearances2 Conference title3 Conference MVPs2 League tournament titles2 Conference Coaches of the Year

VOLLEYBALL1 NCAA tournament appearance1 Conference tournament title2 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

TENNISmen’s2 NCAA individual champions3 Collegiate Grand Slam titles7 NCAA tournament appearances4 Conference tournament titles5 All-Americans, 9 times7 Conference MVPs3 Conference Coaches of the Year2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

TENNISwomen’s9 NCAA tournament appearances3 Conference tournament titles3 Regular season championships3 All-Americans, 5 times1 National Rookie of the Year9 Conference MVPs1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year4 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

TRACK | FIELD2 NCAA individual champions5 Conference outdoor titles1 Conference indoor title45 All-Americans, 85 times1 U.S. Olympic Head Coach

2011-12HONOR ROLL

ALL — AMERICANS

Rachel Dixon [women’s swimming]

Honorable Mention » 50 free » NCAA

Brett Zorich[women’s track and field]

Second Team » 800m » NCAA

Amanda Bingson [women’s track and field]

First Team » Hammer » NCAA

ALL — REGION | DISTRICT

Anthony Marshall [men’s basketball]

Second Team » District 17 » NABC

MOUNTAIN WEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Mayko Chwen Wang[women’s golf]

Co-Freshmen of the Year

Mike Moser[men’s basketball]

Newcomer of the Year

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Derek Ernst[men’s golf]

GCAA - West Region

Lucia Batta[women’s tennis]

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Blake Biddle[men’s golf]

GCAA - West Region

Kevin Penner[men’s golf]

GCAA - West Region

Mike Moser[men’s basketball]

Honorable Mention » Associated Press

Mike Moser [men’s basketball]

First Team » District VIII » USBWAFirst Team » District 17 » NABC

Dana Finkelstein[women’s golf]

Co-Freshmen of the Year

Erick Fedde[baseball]

Freshman » Louisville Slugger

Katelyne Herrington[women’s swimming]

Honorable Mention » 100 fly » NCAA

Derek Ernst[men’s golf]

Honorable Mention » PING

Kevin Penner[men’s golf]

Honorable Mention » PING

Salvador Bernal[men’s soccer]

Freshmen of the Year

Mark Roberts [women’s tennis]

ITA » Mountain Region Assistant Coach

COACH OF THE YEAR

Amanda Bingson [track and field]

Hammer » U.S. Track & Field

OLYMPIANS

UNLV Asst. Coach Khadevis Robinson

[track and field]800m » U.S. Track & Field


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charley HOFFMAN» Former Rebel golfer» 2-time PGA Tour Champion

kenny MAYNE» Former Rebel quarterback» ESPN talent and TV pitchman» 2006 Dancing with the Stars participant

» Former rebel All-American» 2008 MlB All-star

lori HARRIGAN» Former Rebel softball pitcher» 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist

shawn MARION» Former Runnin’ Rebel» NBA Champion» 4-time NBA All-Star

ryan MOORE» Former Rebel golfer

» 2004 Individual NCAA Champion» PGA Tour Champion

kenny MAYNE» Former Rebel quarterback» ESPN talent and TV pitchman» 2006 » 2006

adam SCOTT» Former Rebel golfer» 8-time PGA Tour Champion

randall CUNNINGHAM» Former Rebel quarterback/punter» Two-time All-American» First QB selected in 1985 NFL Draft» Played in four Pro Bowls» 1998 NFL Player of the Year» Three-time Bert Bell Award winner» All-time NFL QB rushing yards leader

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» Former Rebel golfer» 2-time PGA Tour Champion

keenan MCCARDELL» Former Rebel wide receiver

» First UNLV alumnus to score in Super Bowl» 2 TDs in Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win

» Played in two Pro Bowls» Retired among top 10 in NFL history with 883 receptions

ickey WOODS» Former Rebel running back

» 1986 NCAA rushing champion» Highest NFL draft pick in UNLV history

» Popularized famed “Ickey Shuffle”» Led Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII

george MALOOF» Former Rebel defensive back» Chairman of Palms Hotel» Maloof family owns NBA’s Sacramento Kings

shawn MARIONFormer Runnin’ Rebel

Maloof family owns NBA’s

greg ANTHONY» Former Runnin’ Rebel» Member of 1990 NCAA Championship team» 11-year NBA career» TV Analyst

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ryan LUDWICK


Documents

2012-13 UNLV Men's Golf Guide