2015 Appalachian State Golf Yearbook

2015 APPLACHIAN STATE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GOLF

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Table of Contents/Quick FactsUniversity InformationName: ...................................................... Appalachian State UniversityLocation: ................................................................................... Boone, N.C.Founded: ............................................................................................... 1899Enrollment: ........................................................................................17,838Nickname: ........................................................................... MountaineersColors: ................................................................................. Black and Gold Conference: ....................................................................................Sun Belt Home Courses: ......The Surf Golf Club (North Myrtle Beach, S.C.) Mimosa Hills Country Club (Morganton, N.C.)Chancellor: ...................................................................Dr. Sheri N. Everts Alma Mater: ..............................................................Nebraska, 1980Director of Athletics: ............................................................... Doug Gillin Alma Mater: .................................................SUNY Cortland, 1991Athletics Department Phone: ......................................(828)262-7825

Table of ContentsQuick Facts ......................................................................................................3Director of Athletics Doug Gillin .............................................................42015 Roster .....................................................................................................52015 Schedules .............................................................................................6Men’s 2014 Results .......................................................................................7Women’s 2014 Results ................................................................................8Men’s Head Coach Bill Dicus .................................................................. 10Men’s Golfers Bios ................................................................................11-14Men’s Honors and Records ...............................................................15-18Women’s Head Coach Heather Brown ............................................... 20Women’s Golfers Bios .........................................................................21-24Women’s Honors and Records ........................................................25-29Home Golf Courses ................................................................................... 30Appalachian State University ..........................................................32-37

Sports InformationSports Information Intern/Golf Contact ............................Dan Butler Office .................................................................... (828) 262-7166 Mobile .................................................................. (704) 526-8274 Email ................................................. [email protected] Site ..........................................................www.appstatesports.comTwitter ............................................................................@appstate_sportsMailing Address ......................................................................... Box 32116 Boone, N.C. 28608Overnight Address .......................... Appalachian Athletics Complex 425 Jack Branch Drive Boone, N.C. 28608Assistant AD/Sports Information Director ...................... Mike FlynnAssociate Director: ................................................................. Ryan BowerAssistant Director ..........................................................Kelsey CampbellIntern ..................................................................................Ben Winterrowd

CreditsDesign and Editor: Dan Butler Cover Design: Ryan BowerEditorial Assistance: Appalachian State University Sports Information DepartmentPhotography: App State Athletic Archives, Tyler Buckwell, Dave Mayo, App State Creative Services, SoCon Photos

Appalachian Athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to the high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student.

Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-athletes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is commit-ted to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing App State is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor.

Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented popu-lations through its athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifications, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division.

A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its effects on students, alumni and the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthusiasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favor-able public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants.

Men’s and Women’s Golf Coaching StaffMen’s Head Coach ........................................................................Bill DicusAlma Mater ....................................................................................CampbellEmail......................................................................dicuswa@appstate.edu

Women’s Head Coach .....................................................Heather BrownAlma Mater .......................................................Appalachian State, 1989Email..................................................................... [email protected]



DOUG

GILLINDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSFIRST YEAR AT APP STATEDoug Gillin was announced as Appalachian State University athletic director on February 27, 2015. He will begin his duties on April 6, 2015.

Gillin has been deputy athletics director at the University of Mis-souri since 2012, was assistant marketing director from 1999-97 and general manager of Mizzou Sports Properties from 1997-99. He also has held posts at Lehigh University and the University of New Mexico, in addition to managerial roles with ISP-Syracuse Sports Properties.

In 2002, he joined ISP Sports Winston-Salem and was named execu-tive vice president in 2007. ISP Sports became part of IMG in 2010. IMG is the country’s leading collegiate multimedia, marketing and licensing/brand management company. Gillin was IMG-Winston-Salem senior vice president-college properties until 2012.

“I commend the search committee members for their hard work and welcome Doug to this amazing university,” said Chancellor Sheri N. Everts. “I am confident he is the athletics director to build on our history of athletic success and address the opportunities as-sociated with moving to the Sun Belt Conference, while remaining focused on the core academic experience of our student-athletes. In keeping with the university’s mission, I look forward to work-ing with Doug to ensure that Appalachian’s tradition of excellent education-focused support for our student-athletes remains central to our athletic program.

While at the University of Missouri, Gillin was responsible for over-sight of all facets of day-to-day operations in the athletic director’s absence. He was involved in every aspect of financial planning and budget development, was a member of the department’s strategic plan development team and was responsible for developing and refining of strategic priorities for external relations units.

He also worked with compliance on related issues, had direct over-sight over men’s basketball and was part of a three-person team

that oversaw all football operations.He was responsible for external operations for the athletics depart-ment, including Tiger Scholarship Fund, ticketing, strategic com-munications, Mizzou Sports Properties and game operations. He helped lead Mizzou Athletics’ capital campaign and was involved in a $102 million facility enhancement plan for football, softball, baseball, golf, tennis, and track and field facilities.

Gillin replaces Charlie Cobb who was athletics director at Appala-chian for nine years.

A native of Binghamton, N.Y., Gillin earned a Bachelor of Science de-gree in physical education with an emphasis on sport management from State University of New York Cortland. He earned a Master of Science degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration from Ohio University.

He is a former NCAA student-athlete and four-year letter winner and team captain in ice hockey at SUNY Cortland.

Gillin and his wife, Leslie, are the parents of two daughters and a

The Gillin Family



2015 Rosters2015 Men’s Golf

Golfer Class Hometown (Last School)

Dustin Abele Sr. Greenville, N.C. (Arendell Parrott Academy)

Kyle Austin So. Mebane, N.C. (Eastern Alamance)

Eric Eberspeaker Sr. Rock Hill, S.C. (Rock Hill)

Andrew Furr Sr. Clayton, N.C. (Clayton)

Caleb Keck Jr. Reidsville, N.C. (Rockingham County)

Lee Mitchell Jr. Conover, N.C. (Newton-Conover)

Patrick Moriarty So. Rockville, Md. (Rockville)

Jake Smith Fr. Spartanburg, S.C (Dorman)

Chance Watson Fr. Newland, N.C. (Avery County)

Dillon Wilson Fr. Winston-Salem, N.C. (R.J. Reynolds)

Jason Woodall Sr. Yanceyville, N.C. (The Elon School)

2015 Women’s GolfGolfer Class Hometown (Last School)

Wenjia Cao So. Ji Lin, China (Montverde Academy)

Hannah Craver So. Winston-Salem, N.C. (Reagan)

Madalyn Davis Jr. Marion, N.C. (McDowell)

Yuxuan Li Jr. Beiing, China (HuiJia Private School)

Savanna Mackie Fr. Jamestown, N.C. (Caldwell Academy)

Taylor Shellman So. Gastonia, N.C. (Highland Tech

Emily Stinson So. Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell)

Savanna Wood Fr. Boone, N.C. (Watauga High School)

Lily Yatawara Jr. Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury)

Haley Zagoria Sr. Atlanta, Ga. (Georgia State) (Woodward Academy)



2015 SchedulesMen’s Golf 2015 Spring ScheduleDates Tournament LocationFeb. 23-24 Pfeiffer Intercollegiate (JV) Kannapolis, N.C./Irish Creek Golf Club March 08-10 Bash at the Beach Myrtle Beach, S.C./Surf ClubMarch 14-16 Cape Fear Intercollegiate Leland N.C./Cape Fear NationalMarch 22-24 Kingsmill Intercollegiate Williamsburg, Va./Kingsmill Country ClubApril 4 University Cup Morganton, N.C./Mimosa Hills Country ClubApril 11-12 Irish Creek Intercollegiate (Charlotte) Kannapolis, N.C./Irish Creek Golf Club April 13-14 Wofford Intercollegiate Spartanburg, S.C./Country Club of SpartanburgApril 19-21 Sun Belt Championship Destin, Fla./Sandestin Resort

Women’s Golf 2015 Spring ScheduleDates Tournament LocationMarch 10-11 Seminole State Invitational Lake Mary, Fla./TimacuanMarch15-16 Cape Fear Intercollegiate Leland N.C./Cape Fear NationalMarch 21-22 Low Country Intercollegiate Hilton Head S.C./Moss CreekMarch 29-31 John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate Stockbridge, Ga./Eagle’s LandingApril 5-6 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate Morganton, N.C./Mimosa Hills Country ClubApril 12 Sun Belt Championship Loxley Ala./Steelwood Country Club

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Men’s 2014 ResultsSpring 2014

Dates Tournament/Location Rounds Total Place/TeamsMarch 10-11 Bash at the Beach 295-289-302 886 t-11th of 16 Myrtle Beach, S.C. (The Surf Golf and Beach Club)March 15-16 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular 306-309-326 941 8th of 17 Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. (Mission Inn)March 23-25 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 295-287-296 878 6th of 27 Williamsburg, Va. (Kingsmill Country Club)April 3 University Cup 4.5-3.5 (W) Morganton, N.C. (Mimosa Hills Country Club) April 5-6 Irish Creek Intercollegiate 294-290-299 883 10th of 16 Kannapolis, N.C. (The Club at Irish Creek)April 14-15 Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational 287-283-283 853 t-5th of 15 Spartanburg, S.C. (Country Club of Spartanburg)April 20-22 Southern Conference Tournament 310-310-293 913 8th of 10 Pinehurst, N.C. (National Golf Club)

Fall 2014Dates Tournament/Location Rounds Total Place/TeamsSept. 29 Cleveland State Invitational 293-286 579 1th of 12 Aurora, Ohio (Barrington Country Club)Oct. 13-14 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 293-285 578 7th of 10 Morganton, N.C. (Mimosa Hills Country Club)Oct. 18-19 Camden Collegiate Invitational 296-296-307 899 14th of 15 Camden, S.C. (Camden Country Club)Nov. 1-3 Wendy’s Kiawah Classic 315-309-307 931 19th of 20 Kiawah Island, S.C (Turtle Point Golf Club)



Women’s 2014 ResultsSpring 2014

Dates Tournament/Location Rounds Total Place/TeamsMarch 8 Dayton Tri-Match 322 322 1st of 3 Bluffton, S.C. (Berkeley Hall Golf Club) March 10 UNF Invitational 324-353-338 1015 14th of 14 Jacksonville, Fla. (Jacksonville Golf Club) March 16 Pinehurst Invitational 323-303 626 7th of 14 Pinehurst, N.C. (Pinehurst No. 1) March 23-24 Low Country Intercollegiate 336-345 681 9th of 10 Hilton Head, S.C. (Moss Creek)March 30 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 338-324 662 10th-14 Morganton, N.C. (Mimosa Hills Country Club) April 3 University Cup 4.5-3.5 (W) Morganton, N.C. (Mimosa Hills Country Club) April 13-15 Southern Conference Tournament 340-313-346 999 9th of 9 Hilton Head, S.C. (Moss Creek)

Fall 2014Dates Tournament/Location Rounds Total Place/TeamsSept. 14-16 William and Mary Invitational 307-310-312 929 9th of 13 Williamsburg, Va. (Kindsmill Resort)Sept. 29-30 The Forest Oaks Fall Classic 317-306-311 934 t-14th of 18 Greensboro, N.C. (Forest Oaks Country club)Oct 13-14 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate 306-308-305 919 11th of 18 Greenville, N.C. (Greenville Country Club)Oct. 20-21 Terrier Intercollegiate 315-308 623 2nd of 6 Spartanburg, S.C. (Country Club of Spartanburg)Nov 1 Winthrop Intercollegiate 323 323 1st of 9 Rock Hill, S.C. (Rock Hill Country Club)



2015Men’s Golf



Bill Dicus enters his 23rd year at Appalachian State University and his 21st at the helm of the men’s golf program. Coach Dicus leads the transi-tion of the Mountaineers in 2015 from the Southern Conference to Sun Belt Conference. Dicus is the second longest tenured heach coach at Appalachian behind only John Weaver (director of track and field).

In his time at Appalachian, Dicus’ squads have enjoyed tremendous success on the course, winning six team titles from 2000-2014. The top fifteen team rounds in program history have all been under Dicus’ watch. Appalachian has finished as high as fourth (twice in 2001 and 2013) in the Southern Conference, one of college golf’s most prestigious conferences.

Dicus’ golfers have achieved as individuals as well. With Dicus as coach, the men’s team has won 11 individual tournament titles from 1997-2014. All of the golfers that own top 10 career stroke averages played during Dicus’ tenure. Members of Dicus’ men’s sqauds have been selected to the all-conference team three times (Casey Komline in 2012 and 2013 and Bern Gregory in 2000) and two current golfers (Caleb Keck and Lee Mitch-ell) wered named to the all-freshman team in 2013.

While at Appalachian, he also coached the women’s team for 15 seasons from 1993-2008. The Mountaineers placed second in the SoCon three times, placing behind only national-power Furman. During his time as the women’s head coach, Dicus saw his golfers earn six all-conference honors. Dicus also coached Kelly Clements, the only Freshman of the Year in program history. Members of the women’s golf team placed in the top five of tournaments 11 times during his15 years with team, including a first place finish from Charleen Bradley in 2001 at the Draper Valley Invitational.

A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Dicus is a class A member of the Professional Golfers’ Associtation of America. He received a Bachelor of Science from Campbell University and has done post-graduate work at Appalachian.

In addition to his duties at Appalachian, Dicus serves as a golf professional at Linville Ridge Country Club in Linville, N.C., one of the premier courses in North Carolina. The Dicus family is heavily involved in charity work throughout the High Country, as well.

Dicus and his wife, Pepe, reside in Boone.

Bill DicusHead CoaCH

Campbell University

23rd season



2013-14• Competed in four tournaments and eight rounds• Shot a low round of 73• Averaged 76.75 strokes per round• Finished t-54th at Irish Creek Intercollegiate

2012-13• Did not see any tournament action


2010-11• Did not compete in any tournament action

Arendell Parrott Academy• Earned all-state and all-conference honors, as well as the Coaches’ Award, as a junior• Tallied a two-round score of 144 at the state tournament• Also lettered in swimming

Personal• Full name is Dustin Tyler Abele• Majoring in chemistry• Son of Elaine Gordon• Born Oct. 23, 1991• Has one brother, Matt

2013-14• Competed in 32 rounds in 11 tournaments• Averaged 75.53 strokes per round• Fired a low round of 70 at Donald Ross Intercollegiate • Finished t-23rd at the Myrtle Beach Invitational with a 76-71=147

2012-13• Averaged 75.90 strokes in 10 rounds• Fired a career-low round of 69 at the Bash at the Beach, tying for 14th place with a 69-71-74=214 (+1)• Finished tied for 80th with a 81-78-79 (+22) in the Mission Inn Spring Spectacular• Shot a lone round of 79, which tied him for 44th place, in the Irish Creek Intercollegiate• Took home 59th place in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate with a 77-79-72 (+18)• Named to Appalachian Academic Honor Roll

2011-12• Averaged 74.10 strokes in 10 rounds• Carded a 75-73-74=222 (+12) to finish 28th at the Donald Ross Inter-collegiate• Fired a season-low 70 at the Irish Creek Intercollegiate en route to a seventh-place finish at 75-70=145 (+3)• Took home 53rd place at the Bash at the Beach with a 77-76-74=227 (+14)• Named to Appalachian Academic Honor Roll

Rock Hill High School• Four-time team most valuable player for coach Matt Bell• Earned a total of six letters playing golf• Was a regional champion in 2009 and named the all-area Golfer of the Year

Personal• Son of David and Shari Eberspeaker• Has a younger brother, Jeffrey• Plans on majoring in Health Care Management• Born on July 4, 1993• Enjoys hiking and other sports in his spare time

Eric EberspeakerSenior

rock Hill, S.c.rock Hill

Dustin AbeleSenior

Greenville, n.c.arendell parrott academy

Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2011-12 10 741 74.10 702012-13 10 759 75.90 692013-14 32 2417 75.53 70Total 52 3917 75.34 69

Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2013-14 8 614 76.75 73Total 8 614 76.75 73



2013-14• Did not see an tournament action


2011-12• Averaged 75.96 strokes in 24 rounds for the season• Made his Black and Gold debut at the Spring Hill Suites Invitational with a 78-75-71=224 (+8)• Low round of the season was 71• Claimed 16th place at the Stetson/CFSC Invitational with a 78-77-73=228 (+12)• Posted a strong start to the spring at the Bash at the Beach, with a 79-72-72=223 (+10) to claim 35th place• Finished sixth at the Harmony Spring Break Match Play with a 74-75=149 (+5)• Represented App State at the Southern Conference Tournament in 52nd place with an 82-76-79=237 (+21)• Ranked second on the team with 24 rounds played• Notched a 2-and-1 win at the University Cup with teammate Elena Thomas

The Elon School• Competed four years for coach Chad Seagraves at The Elon School, where he earned all-conference accolades each of the last three seasons• Named the team’s most valuable player as a junior and senior and won this season’s TAC conference tournament

Personal• Son of Jerry and Rose Woodall• Has an older brother, Bruce, played golf at Virginia • Was also a basketball standout in high school, earning all-conference honors in three seasons on the hardwood. He scored 1,000 points in his career with an average better than 17 points per game in each of the last two seasons• Born on March 17, 1992• Recreation Management major

Jason WoodallSenior

yanceyville, n.c.tHe elon ScHool

2013-14• Competed in six tournaments and 19 rounds• Low round of 71 at Myrtle Beach Invitational• Averaged 75.21 strokes per round• Finished t-13th as an individual at Myrtle Beach Invite with a 74-71=145

2012-13• Fired a low round of 70 at the CSU Invitational• Placed 26th at the CSU Invitational with a 83-76-70=229 (+13)• Competed in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate with a 81-82-81=244 (+34)• Averaged 79.00 strokes over seven rounds• Named to Appalachian Academic Honor Roll

2011-12• Did not see any tournament action• Named to Appalachian Academic Honor Roll

Clayton High School• Earned four letters for coach JC Triplett• Earned all-conference and academic all-conference honors as a junior and senior• Named team co-MVP as a junior• Won the team’s Coaches Award and Sportsmanship Award as a senior• Averaged 72.5 strokes per round as a senior, including a school-record 66• Played for three NCHSAA Championship qualifying teams, placing as high as sixth in state competitions

Personal• Son of Shawn and Susan Furr• Plans on majoring in international criminal justice and sociology with the goal of pursuing a career in law enforcement• Member of App’s Active Living RLC• Cousin, Larry Hefner, enjoyed a successful football career at Clemson and with the Green Bay Packers

Andrew FurrSenior

clayton, n.c.clayton

Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2011-12 Did Not Compete2012-13 7 553 79.00 702013-14 19 1429 75.21 71Total 26 1982 76.23 70

Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2011-12 24 1823 75.96 712012-13 Did Not Compete Did Not CompeteTotal 24 1823 75.96 71



2013-14• Completed 29 rounds in ten tournaments• Averaged 75.31 strokes per round• Shot a low of 68 at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate• Finished t-9th in at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate with a 68-71-69=208

2012-13• Led App and place first overall in the Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational with a 67-70-72=209 (-7)• The 209 ties him for third place with former Appalachian Josh Nichols and current teammate Casey Komline for third place on the all time list• The 67 round placed him on the all-time list tying him with teammate Casey Komline for second place• Placed on the 2013 SoCon all-freshman team with teammate Lee Mitchell. First two Appalachian golfers to win this award•Averaged 75.43 strokes over 21 rounds• Shot a 73-73-75=221 (+5) at the Mission Inn Intercollegiate, placing him in 15th place•Named to Appalachian Academic Honor Roll

Rockingham County High School• Competed for coach Mike Williams and earned all-conference honors each of his first three seasons• Qualified for the state tournament in his junior season• Improved his scoring average each season• Birdied the final two holes at the Eastern Junior Golf Association tour championship to pull away for a three-stroke win in the 16-18 age group at 148 in March 2012•Won the Tarheel Youth Golf Foundation championship in August 2011 with a 138

Personal• Full name is Caleb Michael Keck• Son of Robert and Sheryl Keck• Has an older sister, Kylie• Plans to major in accounting

Caleb KeckJunior

reidSville, n.c.rockinGHam county

2013-14• Completed 32 rounds in 11 tournaments • Averaged 73.81 strokes per round• Finished t-8th place at the Myrtle Beach Invitation with a 72-72=144• Fired a low round of 68 at the Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational

2012-13• Earned a spot on the Southern Conference all-freshman team along with teammate Caleb Keck• Third on the team and 25th in the Southern Conference with a 74.94 stroke average over 16 rounds • Shot a career-low round of 72 at the Irish Creek Intercollegiate, posting an 80-74-72=226 (+13)• Posted his career top-finish at the Southern Conference Tournament tied for 23rd with a 78-77-75=230 (+14)

Newton-Conover High School• Played his senior season for head coach John Echerd• Transferred to NCHS from Oneonta High School in Alabama• Named to the all-county team three times at Oneonta• Posted a 35.0 nine-hole scoring average as a junior• Earned all-county honors in football as both a wide receiver and kicker at OHS• Also named the Defensive Player of the Year in basketball at NCHS

Personal• Full name is Freddie Leon Mitchell III• Son of Mitch and Robin Mitchell• Also played football and basketball in high school• Majoring in marketing• Grandfather, Freddie L. Mitchell, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals organi-zation

Lee MitchellJunior

conover, n.c.newton-conover

Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2012-13 21 1584 75.43 672013-14 29 2184 75.31 68Total 50 3768 75.36 67




2013-14• Completed six rounds at two tournaments • Averaged 80.67 strokes per round• Finished in 78 place at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate • Shot a low round 75 at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate

Eastern Alamance High School• Named all-Conference three times• Earned all-county honors all four years• Four-time academic all-conference and all-county• Honored team MVP three times

Personal• Full name is Kyle Robert Austin• Son of Al & Elaine Austin• Born Sept. 22, 1995• Has one brother, Will


Kyle AustinSopHomore

mebane, n.c.eaStern alamance


2013-14• Competed in 8 tournaments and 22 rounds• Averaged 74.68 strokes per round • Finished t-9th at the CSU Invitational• Carded a low round of 69 at the CSU Invitational

Rockville High School• Named Golf MVP- 4 times• Also lettered in baseball• District 2 qualifier for Maryland Championships 2011

Personal• Full name is Patrick Joseph Moriarty Jr.• Son of Patrick Moriarty• Born July 13, 1995• Has one sister, Erin

Patrick MoriartySopHomore

rockville, m.d.rockville

Dorman High School• Coached by Terry Lewis• Lettered in golf and basketball

Personal• Son of Ed and Amy Smith• Grainger Smith (22)• Majoring in nursing• Born on Dec. 14, 1995

Jake SmithFreSHman

SpartanburG, S.c.dorman

R.J. Reynolds• 3-time all-conference selection• Also lettered in baseball• Member of the nationals All Stars baseball team

Personal• Son of Mike and Denese Wilson• Majoring in recreation management• Older sister, Merryll McElwain, played golf for Appalachian• Born on May, 13, 1996

Dillon WilsonFreSHman

winSton-Salem, n.c.r.J. reynoldS

Avery County• Conference player of the year• Team MVP• State runner-up and regional Champion• Basketball standout earning all-state team, team MVP, and Conference MVP honors.• Also lettered baseball, and cross counrty

Personal• Son of Scott and Pam Watson• Two siblings, Chelsea and Chase• Majoring in applied physics• Born Sept. 22, 1995

Chance WatsonFreSHman

newland, n.c.avery county



Men’s GolfHistory & Records



Men’s Golf RecordsNAIA Runners-Up1964 .............................................................................. 1220 (Forth Worth, Texas)(Champion: Texas Wesleyan, 1197)

1969 ................................................................................. 1206 (Fort Worth, Texas)(Champion: Texas Wesleyan, 1192)

PGA Tour PlayersSam Adams

NAIA Hall of FameBelus Smawley ................................................................................. Inducted 1958James Jones ...................................................................................... Inducted 1972

NAIA All-AmericansAustin Adams .......................................................................................... 1962, 1964Sam Adams ............................................................................................................... naTom Adams ............................................................................................................... naBob Billings .......................................................................................................... 1970Gary Church........................................................................................................ 1971Bill Maples ................................................................................................ 1964, 1965Fred Einstein ............................................................................................ 1964, 1966John Parker .............................................................................................................968H.J. Cottrell ........................................................................................................... 1969Billy Palmer .............................................................................................. 1970, 1971Bruce Schlegal ........................................................................................ 1970, 1971

NAIA All-Americans- Second TeamBob Billings .......................................................................................................... 1969Larry Hand ........................................................................................................... 1963Ron Hodges ......................................................................................................... 1971John Pyecha ........................................................................................................ 1955Bob White................................................ ............................................................. 1960

GCAA All-AmericanDean Sigmon ....................................................................................................... 1974

Southern Conference ChampionDean Sigmon .......................................................................................................1974

Southern Conference Runners-UpDean Sigmon .......................................................................................................1973Wayne Petty..........................................................................................................1974Greg French ..........................................................................................................1978

All-Southern Conference Selections1978 Greg French Kirk Shelton Ashley Graeber1982 Richard Kincaid 1983 Larry Elder1986 Lee Bailey1987 Andrew Pitts Billy Griffin1988 Andrew Pitts Bill Gombert1989 Andrew Pitts1990 Andrew Pitts 1992 Jay Jamieson2000 Bern Gregory2012 Casey Komline2013 Casey Komline

Southern Conference Coach of the YearRoger Thomas ......................................................................................................1978

Appalachian State University Sports Hall of Fame MembersAustin Adams ............................................................... Inducted: Sept. 17, 1977Francis L. Hoover......................................................... Inducted: Sept. 17, 1977Sam Adams ................................................................... Inducted: Sept. 22, 1984

Roger Thomas

Casey Komline

Southern Conference Tournament Championships1974 1978

Southern Conference All-Freshman Team SelectionsCaleb Keck .............................................................................................................2013Lee Mitchell ..........................................................................................................2013



Men’s Golf RecordsLowest 18-hole Tournament RoundScore Player Year Round, Tournament65 Casey Johnson 2007-08 2nd Rd. Sea Trail Intercollegiate65 Casey Johnson 2008-09 2nd Rd. North/South Intercollegiate65 Josh Nichols 2010-11 1st Rd. Don Benbow/North-South Invitational65 Casey Komline 2011-12 2nd Rd. Hummingbird Intercollegiate67 Casey Komline 2013-14 3rd Rd. Southern Conference67 Caleb Keck 2012-13 1st Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational67 David Thomas 2002-03 2nd Rd. Sonic/Chattanooga Intercollegiate67 Casey Johnson 2009-10 Spring Hill Suites Intercollegiate67 Josh Nichols 2011-12 2nd Rd. Donald Ross Intercollegiate67 Lance Wheeler 2011-12 2nd Rd. Irish Creek Intercollegiate67 Dustin Hudson 2011-12 3rd Rd. Bash at the Beach67 Casey Komline 2012-13 2nd Rd. at Donald Ross Intercollegiate68 John Michael Cole 2013-14 1st Rd. at Irish Creek Collegiate68 Josh Nichols 2012-13 1st Rd. Telich Sun Life Financial/CSU Invitational68 Casey Johnson 2008-09 1st Rd. North/South Intercollegiate68 Lance Wheeler 2007-08 2nd Rd. Sea Trail Intercollegiate68 Adam McLaughlin 2001-02 2nd Rd. Chattanooga Intercollegiate68 David Thomas 2001-02 2nd Rd. Chattanooga Intercollegiate68 Matt Riddick 2000-01 1st Rd. Southern Conference68 David Thomas 2000-01 3rd Rd. Southern Conference68 Bern Gregory 2000-01 2nd Rd. Seahawk Intercollegiate68 Robert Quick 2003-04 1st Rd. WCU Intercollegiate68 Casey Johnson 2008-09 2nd Rd. Geico Intercollegiate68 Andrew Furr 2014-15 2nd Rd. Cleveland State Invitational68 Caleb Keck 2013-14 2nd Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational68 Casey Komline 2013-14 1st Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational68 Lee Mitchell 2013-14 2nd Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational68 Caleb Keck 2013-14 1st Rd. Donald Ross IntercollegiateLowest 36-hole Tournament Total

Player Season Tournament TotalCasey Johnson 2008-09 North/South Inter. 133Josh Nichols 2010-11 Don Benbow Invite 138Casey Komline 2011-12 Hummingbird Inter. 138Casey Komline 2013-14 Myrtle Beach Fall Inv. 140Andrew Furr 2014-15 Cleveland State Inv. 141Lee Mitchell 2014-15 Cleveland State Inv. 141Jacob Eggers 2008-09 North/South Inter. 142Lance Wheeler 2011-12 Irish Creek Inter. 142Lee Mitchell 2014-15 Donald Ross Inter. 143David Goodman 1997-98 VMI Invite 143Taylor Hines 2008-09 North/South Inter. 143Robert Quick 2004-05 Chattanooga Inter. 143Adam McLaughlin 2001-02 Radford Intercollegiate 143Matt Riddick 2001-02 Burning Ridge 143David Goodman 1997-98 VMI Invite 143Robert Quick 2004-05 Chattanooga Invite 143Dustin Hudson 2009-10 Don Benbow Invite 143Darren Cook 2010-11 Hummingbird Inter. 143John Michael Cole 2011-12 Hummingbird Inter. 143Dustin Hudson 2011-12 Hummingbird Inter. 143Josh Nichols 2011-12 Harmony Match Play 143Thom Goeken 1999-00 Radford Intercollegiate 144Bern Gregory 2000-01 Radford Intercollegiate 144Lance Wheeler 2007-08 North/South Inter. 144Daniel Walsh 2010-11 Don Benbow Invite 144Casey Komline 2012-13 Hummingbird Inter. 144Lee Mitchell 2012-13 Myrtle Beach Fall Inv. 144

Lowest 54-hole Tournament Total

Name Season Tournament TotalCasey Johnson 2008-09 Spring Hill Suites 207David Thomas 2001-02 Chattanooga Intercollegiate 208Casey Johnson 2007-08 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 208Caleb Keck 2013-14 Donald Ross Inter. 208Casey Komline 2012-13 Donald Ross Inter. ^ 209Caleb Keck 2012-13 Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 209Josh Nichols 2011-12 Donald Ross Inter. ^ 209Matt Riddick 2000-01 Southern Conference 211Bern Gregory 2000-01 Seahawk intercollegiate 212Casey Johnson 2008-09 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 212Casey Johnson 2008-09 Mission Inn Invite 212Casey Komline 2011-12 Donald Ross Inter. ^ 212Casey Komline 2013-14 Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 212John Michael Cole 2013-14 Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 212Casey Komline 2013-14 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 213Josh Nichols 2012-13 Telich/CSU Invite. 214Bern Gregory 1999-00 Chattanooga Intercollegiate 214Jacob Eggers 2008-09 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 214Dustin Hudson 2011-12 Donald Ross Inter. ^ 214Josh Nichols 2012-13 Cleveland State Invite 214Casey Komline 2012-13 Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 215Bern Gregory 2000-01 Stetson Intercollegiate 215David Thomas 2000-01 Southern Conference 215Taylor Hines 2007-08 Wofford Invite 215Casey Johnson 2008-09 Mission Inn Invite 215Lance Wheeler 2011-12 Donald Ross Inter. ^ 215John Michael Cole 2013-14 Hummingbird Inter. 215Lee Mitchell 2013-14 Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 216



Men’s Golf Records

Lowest Team RoundsTotal Round/Tournament Season273 2nd Rd. Hummingbird Intercollegiate 2011-12281 2nd Rd. North South Intercollegiate 2008-09281 Final Rd. Southern Conference 2000-01281 2nd Rd. Chattanooga Intercollegiate 2001-02281 3rd Rd. Cleveland State Invitational 2012-13283 1st Rd. Stetson Intercollegiate 2000-01283 2nd Rd. Stetson Intercollegiate 2000-01283 2nd Rd. Spring Hill Suites Intercollegiate 2008-09283 3rd Rd. Bash at the Beach 2011-12283 2nd. Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 2013-14283 3rd. Rd. Coca-Cola Wofford Invite 2013-14284 2nd Rd. Sea Trail Intercollegiate 2007-08285 2nd Rd. Seahawk River Landing Intercollegiate 2000-01285 1st Rd. C&F Bank Invitational 2011-12285 1st Rd. Myrtle Beach Invite 2013-14

Lowest Individual Career Stroke Average (Minimum of 40 rounds played - since 1994-95)

Player Seasons Avg. Strokes / Rds.1. Casey Komline 2010-2014 73.76 7,450/1011. Josh Nichols 2009-2013 74.63 6,194 / 832. Casey Johnson 2006-10 74.862 8,160 / 1093. Bern Gregory 1998-01 74.98 6,673 / 894. David Thomas 2001-04 75.41 6,636 / 885. Darren Cook 2008-12 75.96 8,176 / 1096. Taylor Hines 2005-09 76.00 7,372 / 977. Matt Riddick 2000-04 76.23 7,318 / 968. Lance Wheeler 2007-12 76.37 6,339 / 839. Dustin Hudson 2008-12 76.41 8,176 / 10710. Adam McLaughlin 1999-2002 76.63 5,977 / 78

Tournament Individual ChampionshipsPlayer TournamentDavid Goodman 1997-98 VMI Invitational 72-71=143 (+1)

Bern Gregory 1999-00 Deer Brook/GWU Invit. 72-75=147 (+3)

Bern Gregory 2000-01 Seahawk/River Landing 73-68-71=212 (-2)

Matt Riddick 2001-02 Burning Bridge 70-73=143 (-1)

Casey Johnson 2008-09 North/South Inter. 68-65=133 (-7)

Casey Johnson 2009-10 Spring Hill Suites Inter. 69-67-71=207 (-9)

Josh Nichols 2010-11 North/South Invite 65-73=138 (-4)

Josh Nichols 2011-12 Harmony Match Play 70-73=143 (-1)

Caleb Keck 2012-13 Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational 67-70-72= 209 (-7)

Casey Komline 2013-14 Myrtle Beach Invite 69-71=140

Andrew Furr 2014 Cleveland State Invitational 73-68=141 (-3)

Tournament Team ChampionshipsSeason Tournament1973-74 Southern Conference 11501977-78 Southern Conference 11561999-00 Deer Brook/GWU Invitational 301-303=6042002-03 Chris Cothran/Radford Intercollegiate 308-297=6052010-11 Don Benbow/North-South Invitational 291-294=5852011-12 Hummingbird Intercollegiate 292-273=5652011-12 Harmony Spring Break Match Play 290-300=590 | W, 5-02014-15 Cleveland State Invitational 293-286=579

Lowest Individual Single-Season Stroke Average (Minimum of 12 rounds played - since 1994-95)

Golfer, Class Season Strokes / Rds. AverageCasey Komline, Sr. 2013-14 2344/32 73.25Casey Johnson, Fr. 2009-10 2125 / 29 73.28Casey Komline, Jr. 2012-13 2200 / 30 73.33Casey Komline, So. 2011-12 1693 / 23 73.61Lee Mitchell, So. 2013-14 2362/ 32 73.81Bern Gregory, Sr. 2000-01 1920 / 26 73.85David Goodman, Sr. 1998-99 1405 / 19 73.95Josh Nichols, Sr. 2012-13 2148 / 29 74.07Josh Nichols, Jr. 2011-12 2001 / 27 74.11John Michael Cole, Sr. 2013-14 2002/ 27 74.15Josh Nichols, So. 2010-11 2230 / 30 74.33Casey Johnson, So. 2007-08 2084 / 28 74.43Dustin Hudson, Grad. 2011-12 1713 / 23 74.48Casey Johnson, Jr. 2008-09 2087 / 28 74.54Patrick Moriarty, Fr. 2013-14 1643/ 22 74.68David Thomas, Jr. 2002-03 1718 / 23 74.70Lee Mitchell, Fr. 2012-13 1199 / 16 74.94Matt Riddick, Sr. 2003-04 1799 / 24 74.96Bern Gregory, So. 1998-99 1350 / 18 75.00Daniel Walsh 2012-13 2027 / 27 75.07Adam McLaughlin, Jr. 2000-01 953 / 26 75.12John Michael Cole, So. 2011-12 1278 / 17 75.18Andrew Furr, Jr. 2013-14 1429/ 19 75.21Darren Cook, Jr. 2010-11 2032 / 27 75.26Bern Gregory, Jr. 1999-00 1958 / 26 75.31



2015Women’s Golf



Heather Brown begins her seventh season at the helm of Appalachian State University women’s golf in 2015 after leading the team to much suc-cess since taking the women’s program over from Bill Dicus in 2008. Brown will guide the Mountaineers into a new era of App State golf with the move into the Sun Belt Conference from the Southern Conference.

In her time coaching at App State, Brown has led the Mountaineers to unprecedented s team and individual success. Four of the top five lowest single season team averages have come under Brown’s watch. The top five lowest team rounds in program history have all come with Brown as coach.

Brown’s players also hold nine of the top ten lowest individual season stroke aver-ages. Brown is familiar with seeing her golfers earn top finishes. Since Brown has been at Appalachian, Mountaineer golfers have won 10 individual titles and have 47 top-five tournament fininshes.

Brown has coached one all-conference team selection in Yue Xu, who played from 2009-13 and was selected for the honor in 2011. Xu was named to the all-freshman team in 2010.

Statistically, the 2012-13 season was Appalachian’s best season under Brown. A trio of seniors led the way for most of the season as Xu, Lauren Smith and Rumbidzai Masamvu each picked up tournament wins and took control of many of the school records.

In her first season at the helm, Brown’s Mountaineers posted four top-10 team fin-ishes, including fourth place as the host team at the Mimosa Hills Women’s Intercol-legiate. She helped Kerri Dice and Brooke DeHart to breakout seasons in 2008-09 as the duo shaved a combined four strokes off their averages from the year before.

Brown was tabbed to lead the Appalachian State University women’s golf program on Friday, May 16, 2008. Brown, a 1989 Appalachian graduate, brought 18 years of professional golf experience with her back to the High Country.

From 2002-08, the Madison, Conn. native headed up the Golf Juniors program at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, Conn., where she mentored dozens of young golfers, coached high school golfers and taught several hundred private lessons on an annual basis. Additionally, Brown helped lead the Danbury High School girl’s team to a state championship in 2004-05.

Prior to her time in Danbury, Brown served as a golf professional throughout Connecticut at Tamarack Country Club from 1994-95 and 1998-2001, Rolling Hills Country Club from 1996-97, Cabarrus Country Club from 1992-93 and Klein’s Driving Range from 1995-96.

As a collegiate, Brown played for App State head coaches Tom Adams and Peter Rucker from 1984 to ‘88. She was both the captain and team MVP in 1988. Her former teammate, Angie Ridgeway, is the women’s golf coach at Wofford College.

Heather BrownHEAD COACH

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITYSeventh Season



2013-14• Participated in 9 out of the Mountianeers 12 tournaments and played 19 total rounds• Led te team with a stroke average of 79.47• Won the individual title at the Quinnipiac Classic with a 16-over 156

2012-13• Third on the Apps with a stroke average of 80.62 over 13 rounds.• Recorded a low of 74 at the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate finishing with a 74-75=149 (+5), which was good for third place.• Tied for fourth at the Low Country Intercollegiate with a one-round score of 81. (+9)• Finished tied for sixth at the UD Hilton Head Invitational with a one round score of 83 (+11)

Georgia State• Did not see any tournament action.• Named to the GSU’s Athletic Director’s Honor Roll fall semester.

Woodward Academy• Selected to the Woodward Academy women’s golf squad that won the 2008 4A State Championship.• Tied for third place overall at the 3A State Championship.• Earned the title of 2008 Rookie of the Year, 2009 Most Improved Player and 2010 Most Valuable Player.• Named to the 4A All-State team in 2008 and the 3A All-State team in 2009 and 2010.• Named to the inaugural National High School Coaches Association Geor-gia National team.

Personal• Born Haley Laura Zagoria on Feb. 9, 1993• Daughter of Marvin and Janis Zagoria.• Has two older brothers, David and Daniel.• Plans to major in communications and hopes to work for the Golf Channel.

Haley ZagoriaSenior

atlanta, Ga.woodward academy/

GeorGia State

2013-14• Recorded a 86.60 stroke average over 20 rounds• Shot a career low round of 75 at the Terrier Intercollegiate.• Finished 14th at the Terrier Intercollegiate, her best performace • Named to the Southern Conference Spring Academic All-Conference

2012-13• Recorded an 84.91 stroke averag over 11 rounds.• Shot a low of 80 at the MSU Ocala Spring Invitational.• Finished 11th at the UD Hilton Head Invitational with an 85 one round score. • Named to the Southern Conference Spring Academic All-Conference

Salisbury High School• Earned all-county honors all four years for head coach Dale Snyder.• As a sophomore and junior, she won county Player of the Year honors and was named to the all-Charlotte Observer team three times as well.• Salisbury was consistently the area’s top-ranked 2A program during her tenure.• Lowest nine-hole score is 33 as she helped lead her team to the NCHSAA team championship in 2011.• Salisbury won the central region team championship in Yatawara’s junior and senior seasons as well.• Placed fourth individually at the state championship as a senior, ninth as a junior and 12th as a sophomore.• Competed on the Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour for coach Robert Linville, where she posted nine top-five finishes and was a tournament runner-up twice.• Was a member of the Salisbury Academy’s middle school co-ed state championship team in 2008.

Personal• Full name is Lily Margaret Yatawara.• Daughter of Chanaka and Grace Yatawara.• Has a younger sister, Grace.• Majoring in Management.

Lily YatawaraJunior

SaliSbury, n.c.SaliSbury


Season Rounds Strokes Avg. Low2012-13 11 934 84.91 802013-14 20 1732 86.60 75Total 31 2666 86 75



2013-14• Played 24 rounds in 11 tournaments with a total of 1,940 strokes.• Had a low of 73 on the season ... finished with a stroke average of 80.83 and third best on the team.• Top finish of the season included tied for third at the Quinnipiac Classic (+21, 161)

Reagan High School• Earned All-State honors in golf freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year.• Earned All-Conference honors in golf gresman, sophomore, junior and senior year.• Earned Player of the Year honors junior year.• Athlete of the Month for Reagan High School freshman year.• Averaged a 9 hole stroke of 36

Personal• Full name is Hannah Scott Craver• Daughter of Amy and Jeff Craver• Has three siblings: (Bond,14; David,12; Hayden,7)• Born May 2,1995• Major is undecided

Hannah CraverSopHomore

winSton-Salem, n.c.reaGan

2013-14• Played 22 total rounds in 10 tournaments with a total of 1,853 strokes with an average of 84.23• Finished 5th at the Quinnipiac Classic (+24, 164)• Named to the 2014 Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team 2012-13• Did not see any tournament play.

McDowell High School• Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior for head coach Charles Webber at McDowell.• Named the team’s Most Valuable Player three time.• Served as the team’s captain twice and as a co-captain one year.• For her efforts in leading her squad to a league championship in the fall, she was named the Mountain Athletic 4A/3A Conference Player of the Year.• Davis averaged 36 strokes per nine-hole round as a senior and carded an 18-hole round of 66 at Asheville Municipal and added a 33 (-3) on her home course as a junior.• Also lettered in basketball and soccer.

Personal• Full name is Madalyn Marie Davis.• Daughter of Lisa Wyatt.• Has an older brother, Adam.

Madalyn DavisJunior

marion, n.c.mcdowell





2013-14• Recorded a 89.33 overage over six rounds• Season low of 81 at the Dayton Tri-Match• Finished tied for fifth at the Dayton Tri-Match

2012-13• Did not see any tournament play.

Prior to Appalachian• Ranked 88th at 2011 China Women’s Amateur Championships• Averaged 81.0 strokes.

Personal• Attended high school at HuiJia Private School as a member of the Interna-tional Baccalaureate Program.

Yuxuan LiJunior

beiJinG, cHina

HuiJia private ScHool

2013-14• Finished second on the Mountaineers roster, playing in 10 tournaments and 21 total rounds ... Had the second best stroke average of 80.19 (1684 strokes)• Helped Appalachian win a tournament title at the Dayton Tri-Match, taking home the individual title firing a 2-over 74.• Finished in the top spot for the Mountaineers in the Southern Conference tournament by shooting a 22-over 238 and tying for 16th place.

Ardrey Kell High School• Four-year letter winner; co-captain in 2011 and 2012; received coaches award in 2011• Helped her team to to NCHSAA State Championships (2010;2012), Runner-up in 2009• Earned All-Conference First Team from 2010-2012 and second team in 2009• Conference co-player of the year in 2012• Earned Charlotte Metro all-observer first team from 2010-2012• 36 top five performances and 46 top 15 performances• Ranked #8 by the Carolina’s Golf Association for the Class of 2013

Personal:• Daughter of Martin and Donna Stinson• Born November 16,1994• Has one sibling, Adam• Majoring in Business Education

Emily StinsonSopHomore

cHarlotte, n.c.ardrey kell





Watauga High School• All-State as a senior and sophomore• All-conference as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior• Named MVP in golf all four years and player of the year sophomore and senior year• Also lettered in baseketball; all-conference junior and senior year

Personal• Full name is Savanna Ellen Wood• Daughter of Mike and Pam Wood• Major is undecided

Savanna WoodFreSHman

boone, n.c.watauGa

Caldwell Academy High School• All-conference freshman through senior year• Named all-area junior year• HHeld a scoring average of 38.5• First golfer in Caldwell Academy history to win a conference match playing in the men’s conference and carded a 1-over 36

Personal• Full name is Savanna Taylor Mackie.• Daughter of Sementhia Mackie.• Has an younger sister, Erin.• Plans on majoring in athletic training.

Savanna MackieFreSHman

JameStown, n.c.caldwell academy

2013-14• Finished with a 92.27 stroke average over 11 rounds and five tournaments• Recorded a season low of 84 in the second round of the Lady Pirate Inter-collegiate• Top finish of the year was at the Dayotn Tri-Match where she shot a 96

2012-13•Did not participate in any tournaments

Montevarde Academy• Placed 3rd at the FCWT Junior Tournament at Red Tail with a 74-78• Scored a 78-74 at the HJGT at Timacuan, placing her in 2nd place.• Completed the HJGT at Fleming Island with an 84-80-73

Personal• Full name is Wenjia Cao• Daughter of Chunhong Guan• Born June 20, 1994• Intended to major in Management

Wenjia CaoSopHomore

Ji lin, cHina

montverde academy

2013-14• Played her first and only collegiate tournament at the Pinehurst Challenge• Recorded a 94.50 stroke average over two rounds.• Low round of 88 at the Pinehurst Challenge

Highland School of Technology• Earned team MVP honors four times• Participated in regionals four times• Went to states twice (junior and senior year)• Finished third in conference during senior season

Personal• Full name is Taylor Elizabeth Shellman• Daughter of Mark & Sue Shellman.• Born May 5, 1995.• Has one sibling: Kimberly (14)• Majoring in computer information systems.•Plans on being a computer programmer or a pro golfer

Taylor ShellmanSopHomore

GaStonia, n.c.HiGHland tecH



Women’s Golf

History & Records



Women’s Golf Records and HonorsAll Southern ConferenceMerryl McElwain ..................................................................................1994Merryl McElwain ..................................................................................1995Merryl McElwain ..................................................................................1996Brittany Winteron ................................................................................1997Charleen Bradley .................................................................................2001Anna Stocker .........................................................................................2006Yue Xu ......................................................................................................2011

Southern Conference Freshman of the YearKelly Clements ......................................................................................1996

App State Sports Hall of FameNina Foust ..........................................................Inducted: Sept. 9, 1995

Appalachian State MVPs(Since 1995-96 Season)1996 .................................................................................. Merryl McElwain1997 ...............................................................................Brittany Winterton1998 ......................................................................................Kelly Clements1999 .......................................................................................Jennifer Taylor2000 ................................................................................. Charleen Bradley2001 ................................................................................. Charleen Bradley2002 ................................................................................. Charleen Bradley2003 .................................................................................... Jennifer Monko2004 .................................................................................... Jennifer Monko2005 .........................................................................................Anna Stocker2006 .................................................................................. Kaitlyn Johnston2007 ...................................................................................... Jordan Kreuter2008 .............................................................................Mary Kate Bowman2009 ................................................................................................ Kerri Dice2010 ......................................................................................Brooke DeHart2011 ............................................................................................Kristina Boo2012 ..........................................................................Rumbidzai Masamvu

Tournament Individual ChampionsAngie Ridgeway 1986 JMU Invitational Angie Ridgeway 1987 Longwood Intercollegiate Charleen Bradley 2001 Draper Valley InvitationalYue Xu 2010 Southern ConferenceYue Xu 2011 Low Country IntercollegiateYue Xu 2011 Terrier IntercollegiateLauren Smith 2011 Winthrop IntercollegiateYue Xu 2012 Winthrop IntercollegiateLauren Smith 2013 UD Hilton Head InvitationalRumbidzai Masamvu 2013 Benbow InvitationalHaley Zagoria 2013 Quinnipiac ClassicEmily Stinson 2014 Dayton Tri-MatchMadalyn Davis 2014 Winthrop Intercollegiate

Lowest Seasonal Team Average1. 2012-13 7788 stks / 25 rds 311.522. 2010-11 6895 stks / 22 rds. 313.413. 2011-12 7563 stkr / 24 rds. 315.134. 2009-10 7581 stks / 24 rds. 315.885. 2006-07 6747 stks / 21 rds. 321.296. 2007-08 3889 stks / 12 rds. 324.087. 2005-06 6821 stks / 21 rds. 324.818. 2013-14 8838 stks / 27 rds. 327.339. 2002-03 8842 stks / 27 rds. 327.4810. 2008-09 7208 stks. / 22 rds. 327.6411. 2004-05 6575 stks / 20 rds. 328.7512. 1999-00 7569 stks / 23 rds. 329.0913. 1997-98 7915 stks / 24 rds. 329.7914. 2001-02 7935 stks / 24 rds. 330.6315. 2003-04 7617 stks / 23 rds. 331.17

Lowest Individual Single-Season Stroke Average(Minimum of 12 rounds played)

1. Yue Xu, 2009-10 (Fr. / 14 rds.) 75.64 2. Yue Xu, 2010-11 (So. / 22 rds.) 76.64 3. Yue Xu, 2012-13 (Sr. / 25 rds) 77.12 4. Rumbidzai Masamvu, 2011-12 (Jr. / 26 rds.) 77.46 5. Lauren Smith. 2012-13 (Sr. / 25 rds.) 77.48 6. Rumbidzai Masamvu, (Sr. / 25 rds.) 77.60 7. Yue Xu, 2011-12 (Jr. / 24 rds.) 77.63 8. Anna Stocker, 2005-06 (Sr. / 14 rds.) 77.80 9. Kristina Boo, 2010-11 (So. / 22 rds.) 78.05 10. Rumbidzai Masamvu, 2010-11 (So. / 22 rds.) 78.06 11. Lauren Smith, 2011-12 (Jr. / 26 rds.) 78.38 12. Stephanie Otteson, 2002-03 (Fr. / 24 rds.) 78.71 13. Rumbidzai Masamvu, 2009-10 (Fr. / 17 rds.) 79.29 14. Charleen Bradley, 2000-01 (Jr. / 26 rds.) 79.35 15. Haley Zagoria, 2013-14 (Jr. / 19) 79.47 16. Charleen Bradley, 2001-02 (Sr. / 22 rds.) 79.55 17. Leigh Many, 1999-00 (So. / 22 rds.) 80.09 18. Jordan Kreuter, 2006-07 (Fr. / 21 rds.) 80.19 18. Emily Stinson, 2013-14 (Fr. / 21 rds.) 80.19 19. Brooke DeHart, 2006-07 (Fr. / 21 rds.) 80.38 20. Kristina Boo, 2009-10 (Fr. / 24 rds.) 80.38 21. Mary Kate Bowman, 2006-07 (So. / 21 rds.) 80.57 22. Haley Zagoria, 2012-13 (So. / 13 rds) 80.62 23. Jennifer Monko, 2002-03 (So. / 27 rds.) 80.70 24. Mary Kate Bowman, 2007-08 (Jr. / 24 rds.) 80.79 25. Mary Kate Bowman, 2005-06 (Fr. / 21 rds.) 80.81 26. Hannah Craver, 2013-14 (Fr. / 24 rds.) 80.83 27. Kerri Dice, 2008-09 (So. / 22 rds.) 81.00 28. Mary Kate Bowman, 2008-09 (Sr. / 22 rds.) 81.05 29. Angie Ridgeway, 1985-86 (Sr. / 15 rds.) 81.07 30. Brooke DeHart, 2009-10 (Sr. / 24 rds.) 81.21 31. Kerri Dice, 2009-10 (Jr. / 24 rds.) 81.21 32. Merryl McElwain, 1994-95 (So. / 22 rds.) 81.23 33. Jennifer Taylor, 1997-98 (Jr. / 22 rds.) 81.32 34. Brooke DeHart, 2008-09 (Jr. / 20 rds.) 81.45 35. Kaitlyn Johnston, 2005-06 (Sr. / 21 rds.) 81.52 36. Brooke DeHart, 2007-08 (So. / 24 rds.) 81.75 37. Mimi Burke, 2012-13 (Sr. /24 rds.) 81.79 38. Emily Cheves, 2006-07 (Fr. / 21 rds.) 82.05 39. Mimi Burke, 2009-10 (Fr. / 12 rds.) 82.08 40. Jordan Kreuter, 2007-08 (So. / 24 rds.) 82.17 41. Charlene Bradley, 1999-00 (So. 20 rds.) 82.20 42. Melissa McCabe, 1999-00 (Jr. / 20 rds.) 82.25 43. Anna Stocker, 2004-05 (Jr. / 20 rds.) 82.30 44. Mimi Burke, 2011-12 (Jr. / 26 rds.) 82.31

Southern Conference All-Freshman TeamYue Xu ......................................................................................................2010



Women’s Golf RecordsLowest Individual Career Stroke Average Player Seasons Avg. Strokes / Rds. 1. Yue Xu 2009-13 76.89 6536 / 85 2. Lauren Smith 2011-13 77.94 3975/ 51 3. Rumbidzai Masamvu 2009-13 78.00 7020 / 90 4. Kristina Boo 2009-11 79.26 3646 / 46 5. Charleen Bradley 2000-02 80.25 5457/ 68 6. Mary Kate Bowman 2006-09 80.81 7111 / 88 7. Brooke DeHart 2007-10 81.21 7228 / 89 8. Jordan Kreuter 2007-10 81.44 5864 / 72 9. Angie Ridgeway 1983-87 81.26 10. Mimi Burke 2009-13 82.14 6489 / 79 11. Kerri Dice 2007-11 82.37 7413 / 90 12. Anna Stocker 2003-06 82.44 6760 / 82 13. Merryl McElwain 1994-98 82.47 5608 /68 14. Jennifer Monko 2002-05 82.55 6852 / 83 15. Kaitlyn Johnston 2003-06 82.60 7104 / 86 16. Emily Cheves 2007-09 82.72 5956 / 72

(Minimum of 40 rounds played)

Lowest 18-hole Round (Individual) Player, Class Tournament (Rd.) Score Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 Southern Conference (1) 69 Lauren Smith, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (1) 69 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (1) 69 Jennifer Monko, So. 2002-03 Lady Highlander (2) 70 Jennifer Monko, Fr. 2001-02 Southern Conference (2) 70 Yue Xu, So. 2010-11 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 70 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Jr. 2011-12 CSU Wendy’s Invitational (1) 70 Haley Zagoria, Jr. 2013-14 Great Smokies Intercollegiate (1) 71 Angie Ridgeway, Sr. 1986-87 Longwood (1) 71 Stephanie Otteson, Fr. 2002-03 Lady Highlander (1) 71 Mary Kate Bowman, Fr. 2005-06 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 71 Mary Kate Bowman, Sr. 2008-09 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 71 Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 Mimosa Hills Invitational (2) 71 Lauren Smith, Jr. 2011-12 Winthrop Intercollegiate (1) 71 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (2) 71 Mimi Burke, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (3) 71 Lauren Smith, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (3) 71 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Sr. 2012-13 Lady Paladin Invitational (1) 71 Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 71 Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 Great Smokies Collegiate (2) 71 Hannah Craver, Fr. 2013-14 Great Smokies Intercollegiate (1) 72 Leigh Many, So. 1999-00 Lady Highlander (2) 72 Charleen Bradley, Sr. 2001-02 Lady Highlander (1) 72 Charleen Bradley, Sr. 2001-02 Lady Highlander (2) 72 Stephanie Otteson, Fr. 2002-03 Cougar Fall Invitational (2) 72 Kaitlyn Johnston, Sr. 2005-06 Draper Valley (1) 72 Emily Cheves, So. 2007-08 Great Smokies (1) 72 Brooke DeHart, Jr. 2008-09 Draper Valley (1) 72 Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 Fighting Camel Classic (2) 72 Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 Southern Conference (2) 72 Rumbidzai Masamvu, So. 2010-11 Charleston Southern (1) 72 Kristina Boo, So. 2010-11 Tina Barrett Longwood Inter. (2) 72 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Terrier Intercollegiate (1) 72 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Jr. 2011-12 Great Smokies Intercollegiate (1) 72 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Great Smokies Intercollegiate (1) 72 Yue Xu, Sr. 2012-13 Winthrop Intercollegiate (1) 72 Yue Xu, Sr. 2012-13 Winthrop Intercollegiate (2) 72

Lowest Team RoundsScore Tournament (Rd.) Season292 Winthrop Intercollegiate (1) 2012-13293 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (1) 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (3) 2011-12294 Great Smokies Inter. (1) 2013-14 299 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 2010-11 Tina Barrett Longwood (2) 2010-11300 Draper Valley Invitational (1) 2007-08 Morehead St. Ocala Invite (2) 2011-12 Winthrop Intercollegiate (2) 2012-13301 Great Smokies Collegiate (2) 2010-11 Sea Trail Intercollegiate (1) 2010-11302 Lady Highlander Invit. (2) 2002-03 Great Smokies Collegiate (2) 2005-06 Mimosa Hills Invitational (2) 2009-10 Low Country Inter. (2) 2010-11 CSU Wendy’s Invite (2) 2011-12 Great Smokies Collegiate (2) 2012-13303 Lady Highlander Invit. (1) 1998-99 Southern Conference (2) 2001-02 Draper Valley Invitational (1) 2008-09 Southern Conference (2) 2009-10 Boscobel Intercollegiate (2) 2010-11 Great Smokies Inter. (1) 2011-12 CSU Wendy’s Invite (2) 2012-13 Lady Paladin Invitational (2) 2012-13 MSU Ocala Spring Invite 2012-13 Pinehurst Challenge (2) 2013-14304 Draper Valley Invitational (1) 2005-06 Draper Valley Invitational (2) 2005-06 Fighting Camel Classic (2) 2009-10 CSU Wendy’s Invite (1) 2012-13 Mimosa Hills Intercoll. 2012-13 Great Smokies Inter. (2) 2013-14305 Lady Highlander Invitat. (1) 2002-03 Sea Trail Intercollegiate (1) 2009-10 Terrier Intercollegiate (2) 2011-12 Great Smokies Inter. (2) 2011-12306 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 2005-06 Great Smokies Collegiate (2) 2006-07 Charleston Southern Inv. (1) 2010-11 Terrier Intercollegiate (2) 2012-13 Mimosa Hills Intercoll. 2012-13307 Lady Highlander Invit. (1) 2001-02 Southern Conference (3) 2005-06 Draper Valley Invitational (1) 2006-07 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 2008-09 Sea Trail Intercollegiate (3) 2010-11 Charleston Southern Inv. (2) 2010-11 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 2012-13308 Mimosa Hills Invitational (1) 2009-10 Pinehurst Challege (1) 2009-10 Sea Trail Intercollegiate (3) 2008-09 Low Country Intercollegiate (2) 2011-12 Southern Conference Champ. 2012-13309 Great Smokies Collegiate (1) 2006-07 Sea Trail Intercollegiate (2) 2009-10 Southern Conference (2) 2011-12310 Draper Valley Invitational (2) 2006-07 Terrier Intercollegiate (1) 2013-14



Women’s Golf RecordsLowest 36-hole Tournament Total (Individual) Player, Class Tournament Rounds1. Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 Great Smokies 71-71=1422. Charleen Bradley, Sr. 2001-02 Lady Highlander 72-72=144 Jennifer Monko, So. 2002-03 Lady Highlander 74-70=144 Yue Xu, So. 2010-11 Great Smokies 70-74=144 Yue Xu, Sr. 2012-13 Winthrop Intercollegiate 72-72=1446. Stephanie Otteson, Fr. 2002-03 Lady Highlander 71-74=145 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Terrier Intercollegiate 72-73=1458. Mary Kate Bowman, Fr. 2005-06 Great Smokies 71-75=146 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Jr. 2011-12 CSU Wendy’s Invitational 70-76=146 Hannah Craver, Fr. 2013-14 Great Smokies Intercollegiate 72-74=14610. Emily Cheves, So. 2007-08 Great Smokies 72-75=147 Mary Kate Bowman, Sr. 2008-09 Great Smokies 71-76=147 Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 Mimosa Hills 76-71=147 Yue Xu, So. 2010-11 Low Country Inter. 74-73=147 Kristina Boo, So. 2010-11 Tina Barrett Longwood 75-72=147 Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Great Smokies Intercollegiate 72-75=147 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Sr. 2012-13 Winthrop Intercollegiate 72-75=14718. Brooke DeHart, Jr. 2008-09 Draper Valley 72-76=148 Yue Xu, Sr. 2012-13 Terrier Intercollegiate 75-73=148 Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 Winthrop Intercollegiate 74-74=148 Yue Xu 2012-13 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 73-75=148 Haley Zagoria, Jr. 2013-14 Great Smokies Intercollegiate 71-77=14822. Haley Zagoria, So. 2012-13 Mimosa Hills 74-75=149 Emily Stinson, Fr. 2013-14 Great Smokies Intercollegiate 73-76=149

Lowest 54-hole Tournament Total (Individual) Player, Class Tournament Rounds1. Lauren Smith, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 69-76-71=2162. Yue Xu, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 69-71-77=2173. Rumbidzai Masamvu, Sr. 2012-13 CSU Wendy’s Invitational 73-73-73=219 Yue Xu, Sr. 2012-13 MSU Ocala Spring Invite 72-72-76=2205. Rumbidzai Masamvu, Sr. 2012-13 Lady Paladin 71-75-76=2226. Yue Xu, So. 2010-11 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 75-74-75=2247. Mary Kate Bowman, So. 2006-07 Draper Valley 75-74-76=225 Mimi Burke, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 79-75-71=2259. Rumbidzai Masamvu, So. 2010-11 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 75-75-77=227 Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 MSU Ocala Spring Invite 74-80-74=22811. Rumbidzai Masamvu, Jr. 2011-12 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 76-78-74=22812. Jennifer Monko, Fr. 2001-02 Southern Conference 77-70-82=229 Kerri Dice, Jr. 2009-10 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 77-77-75=22914. Mary Kate Bowman, Jr. 2007-08 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 78-76-76=230 Angie Ridgeway, Sr. 1986-87 Longwood 71-82-78=23116. Erin McArthur, Jr. 1997-98 Lady Kat Invitataional 76-80-75=231 Leigh Many, So. 1999-00 Bay Tree Classic 77-75-79=231 Charleen Bradley, Sr. 2001-02 Southern Conference 73-83-75=231 Mary Kate Bowman, Jr. 2007-08 Gainesville Shootout 79-74-78=231 Lauren Smith, Sr. 2012-13 CSU Wendy’s Invite 77-75-79=23121. Meredith Morrison, Sr. 2006-07 Draper Valley 74-78-80=232 Charleen Bradley, Jr. 2000-01 Lady Paladin 79-80-73=232 Rumbidzai Masamvu, So. 2010-11 Southern Conference 75-78-79=232 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Jr. 2011-12 Southern Conference 85-73-74=23225. Anna Stocker, Sr. 2005-06 Palmetto 77-77-79=233 Charleen Bradley, Jr. 2000-01 Bay Tree Classic 76-77-80=233 Mary Kate Bowman, Sr. 2008-09 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 79-78-76=233 Brooke DeHart, Sr. 2009-10 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 73-81-79=233 Yue Xu, Fr. 2009-10 UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic 75-75-83=233 Rumbidzai Masamvu, Sr. 2012-13 Southern Confernce Tournament 80-76-77=233



Women’s Golf RecordsAll-Time Individual Top Five FinishesPlayer Date Event Scores PlaceErin McArthur Sept. 1997 ASU Coed Invitational 82-81=163 5thJennifer Taylor Oct. 1998 Princeton Invitational 81-79=160 2ndLeigh Many Oct. 1998 Princeton Invitational 78-87=165 4thMelissa McCabe April 1999 Coll of Charleston Spring Invit. 80-80=160 5thCharleen Bradley Sept. 2001 Draper/Lady Highlander Invit. 72-72=144 1stCharleen Bradley Sept. 2001 Belmont/Lady Bruin Invitational 77-80=157 2ndCharleen Bradley April 2002 Fighting Camel Classic 80-73=153 4thJennifer Monko Sept. 2002 Lady Highlander Invitational 74-70=144 2ndStephanie Otteson Sept. 2002 Lady Highlander Invitational 71-74=145 5thJuliane Monko Feb. 2004 Carter Intercollegiate 81-85=166 2ndKaitlyn Johnston Feb. 2004 Carter Intercollegiate 83-83=166 2ndYue Xu March 2010 Fighting Camel Classic 79-72=151 5thYue Xu April 2010 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 76-71=147 3rdYue Xu April 2010 Southern Conference 69-72-76=217 1stYue Xu Sept. 2010 Sea Trail Intercollegiate 75-74-75=224 3rdKristina Boo Oct. 2010 Boscobel Intercollegiate 77-75=152 4thYue Xu Oct. 2010 Boscobel Intercollegiate 79-74=153 5thYue Xu March 2011 Low Country Intercollegiate 74-73=147 1stKristina Boo March 2011 Low Country Intercollegiate 78-73=151 2ndRumbidzai Masamvu March 2011 Low Country Intercollegiate 76-76=152 3rdKristina Boo March 2011 Tina Barrett Longwood Inv. 75-72=147 4thYue Xu Sept. 2011 Terrier Intercollegiate 72-73=145 1stLauren Smith Oct. 2011 Winthrop Intercollegiate 71-78=149 1stRumbidzai Masamvu Oct. 2011 CSU Wendy’s Intercollegiate 70-76=146 3rdRumbidzai Masamvu Feb. 2012 Wofford Tri-Match 77 3rdElena Thomas Feb. 2012 Wofford Tri-Match 78 5thYue Xu Feb. 2012 Wofford Tri-Match 78 5thRumbidzai Masamvu March 2012 Dayton/Hilton Head Invite 77 2ndLauren Smith March 2012 Dayton/Hilton Head Invite 77 2ndMimi Burke March 2012 Dayton/Hilton Head Invite 85 4thYue Xu March 2012 Dayton/Hilton Head Invite 87 5thLauren Smith March 2012 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 69-76-71=216 3rdYue Xu March 2012 Morehead St. Ocala Invite 69-71-77=217 5thYue Xu March 2012 Low Country Intercollegiate 77-75=152 3rdRumbidzai Masamvu April 2012 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 76-74=150 4thLauren Smith Sept. 2012 Great Smokies Intercollegiate 71-71=142 4thYue Xu Oct. 2012 Winthrop Intercollegiate 72-72=144 1stRumbidzai Masamvu Oct. 2012 Winthrop Intercollegiate 72-75=147 2ndLauren Smith Oct. 2012 Winthrop Intercollegiate 74-74=148 3rdRumbidzai Masamvu Oct. 2012 CSU Wendy’s Invitational 73-73-73=219 3rdRumbidzai Masamvu Oct. 2012 Lady Paladin Invite 71-75-76=222 4thYue Xu Mar. 2013 Benbow Invitational 77-81=158 5thYue Xu April 2013 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 73-75=148 2ndLauren Smith Mar. 2013 UD Hilton Head Invite 77 1stLauren Smith April 2013 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 78-73=151 5thRumbidzai Masamvu Mar. 2013 Benbow Invitational 79-76=155 1stHaley Zagoria Mar. 2013 Low Country Intercollegiate 81 4thHaley Zagoria April 2013 Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate 74-75=149 3rdHaley Zagoria Oct. 2013 Quinnipiac Classic 78-78=156 1stHannah Craver Oct. 2013 Quinnipiac Classic 82-79=161 3rdMadalyn Davis Oct. 2013 Quinnipiac Classic 85-79=164 5thEmily Stinson Mar. 2014 Dayton Tri-Match 74 1stHannah Craver Mar. 2014 Dayton Tri-Match 81 5thYuxuan Li Mar. 2014 Dayton Tri-Match 81 5thMadalyn Davis Nov. 2014 Winthrop Intercollegiate 78 1stEmily Stinson Nov. 2014 Winthrop Intercollegiate 81 5thHannah Craver Nov. 2014 Winthrop Intercollegiate 81 5thEmily Stinson Oct. 2014 Terrier Intercollegiate 78-76=154 3rd




The Surf Golf Club - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Designed by George Cobb, the challenging golf course utilizes 200 acres of gently contoured, varied terrain to top advantage, this 18-hole tract was crafted to complement its beautiful setting. The greens were renovated in 1992 by John Lafoy and converted to Bentgrass in 1996. The practice facilities include a driving range and a large practice green. The course will host the Bash at the Beach on March 10-11.

Address:Surf Golf & Beach Club1701 Springland Lane

North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582

Phone: 843-249-1524

Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club - Morganton, North Donald Ross, the famed Scottish-born golf course architect, created Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club in 1929, taking painstaking advantage of Morganton’s natural beauty and phenomenal panoramic mountain views. We re-cently completed a thorough restoration of the entire course, preserving the integrity of his design while keeping an eye on the future of the game. Visit Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club — where history and tradition meet timeless perfection. The Blue Ridge Mountain skyline that captivated Ross provides one-of-a-kind backdrops for golfers. Seven holes lead back to the clubhouse. The course plays host to the annual University Cup on April 4.

Address:Mimosa Hills Country Club

611 Golf Course RoadMorganton, N.C. 28655

Phone: 828-437-1246

Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, N.C. At an elevation of 3,333 feet, Boone began as a frontier outpost named after pioneer Daniel Boone, who first explored the area in the 1760s. Boone now at-tracts those seeking a breathtaking location, adventure and a quality education. Appalachian is one of the 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina system and offers a challenging learning experience. The university combines a small-town atmosphere with a strong academic reputation. Appalachian’s academics are supported by an accomplished faculty, close, personal interaction between students and faculty, and intimate class sizes that average 26 students. Originally founded as a teachers college, Appalachian now cultivates leaders in business, science, the arts, communication, music, nursing, education and other careers. Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of Appalachian graduates, who are leaders in communities in North Carolina and around the world. Ap-palachian also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and service to com-munities, both locally and globally. Today, Appalachian is a leader in the fields of energy-focused sustainable technology and the health sciences. Consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s best public universi-ties in the Southeast, Appalachian is also noted as a “best value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications. Appalachian’s 410-acre main campus includes 22 academic buildings, a 210,000-square-foot library, 19 residence halls, three dining facilities and 11 recre-ational and athletic facilities. Appalachian also operates a living-learning center in New York City and off-campus programs in 10 counties through collaboration with area community colleges.

ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE More than 450 student-athletes compete in 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports at Appalachian State University, 10 for men and 10 for women. Appalachian was a dominant force in the Southern Conference for more than 40 years before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014 – one of 10 conferences that are members of the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Nearly half of Appalachian’s student-athletes typically earned inclusion on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, which requires a 3.0 grade-point average or higher while completing at least 24 hours in two semesters.SoCon success Before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014, the Mountaineers won 34 Southern Conference Commissioner’s cups for overall excellence in men’s athlet-ics, with 2013-14 being its ninth-straight year to win. No other school claimed the Commissioner’s Cup more than five times since it was first awarded in 1970. While in the Southern Conference, the Mountaineers earned league titles in football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, men’s soccer, softball and men’s tennis. In football, the Mountaineers won three consecutive NCAA Division I FCS national championship titles in 2005, 2006 and 2007. • 96 – number of student-athletes earning Academic all-Conference honors • 42% – percentage of Appalachian student-athletes earning a place on the department’s Honor Roll, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 • 3.03 – student-athletes’ overall cumulative GPA following the conclusion of the 2013-14 academic year • 13 of 20 – the number of varsity programs at Appalachian with multi-year APR scores that exceeded the national averages for their respective sports (beginning with the 2009-10 academic year and ending in 2012-13)

APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student. Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-athletes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institu-tional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing Appalachian is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor. Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented populations through its

athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifica-tions, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its ef-fects on students, alumni ad the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthu-siasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favorable public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants.APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT Appalachian athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

EDUCATING QUALITY CITIZENS AND LEADERS

Nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls more than 17,500 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark.

THE MOST COMMON REASONS STUDENTS COME TO APPALACHIAN ARE: • Academic reputation, both overall and in specific majors • Location and the opportunities for outdoor activities • Size, including small classes and small-town atmosphere • Affordability when compared to other schools

SOLID ACCOLADES (2013 AND 2014) • 3rd among top regional public universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges Guide” • 18th in Forbes magazine’s “Best Value Colleges” • 18th in Sierra magazine’s list of “Coolest Schools” • 4th in U.S. for number of students who participated in short-term study abroad for credit (Institute for International Education) • 30th in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s “Best Values in Public Colleges” • Included in Princeton Review’s “Best in the Southeast” and “Guide to 332 Green Colleges”

WHO ARE WE?

WHY CHOOSE APPALACHIAN?

1899 Dougherty brothers found Watauga Academy

1903 North Carolina legislature recognizes The Appalachian Training School of Teachers as a state institution

1921 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Normal School two-year college program

1929 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Teachers College four-year program

1948 North Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorizes the ASTC Graduate School

1967 North Carolina legislature authorizes Appalachian State University, with three undergraduate colleges

1971 University of North Carolina system created; Appalachian named one of its regional campuses

1982 Enrollment exceeds 10,000 students

2001 TIME Magazine named Appalachian a College of the Year

2005 Football team wins first of three consecutive NCAA Division I-AA National Championships

2008 Enrollment exceeds 16,000

2009 State’s largest electricity-generating wind turbine installed on campus

2010 One graduate became the 100,000th living alumnus when he received his diploma; New College of Health Sciences opened, the first new college in nearly 40 years

2011 Reich College of Education building opens

2011 The $200 million Campaign for Appalachian was launched

2013 Brad and Carole Wilson Honors and Engagement Community opened

2014 Dr. Sheri N. Everts named chancellor

Enrollment17,838 students

16,025 undergraduate1,813 graduate

Top Represented N.C. Counties Wake Mecklenburg Watauga Guilford Forsyth Catawba

States most represented North Carolina Georgia Virginia Florida Tennessee South Carolina

AcademicsCollege of Arts and Sciences Walker College of Business Reich College of Education

College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Health Sciences

Hayes School of MusicUniversity College

Cratis D. Williams Graduate School

More than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors, plus a doctoral program in educational leadership

Fall 2013 Average Freshman SAT: 1139

Student/Faculty Ratio: 16-to-1

Estimated 2013-14 Undergraduate Expenses$13,438 for in-state students and $26,605 for out-of-state students. Includes tuition, fees, room, standard meal plan and textbook rental

APPALACHIAN TIMELINE APPALACHIAN TODAY

Boone lies in a small valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachians. It is named after the hunter and explorer Daniel Boone, who spent time in the region during the 1760s. Watauga County was formed in 1849 and the Town of Boone incorporated in 1872. Among its accolades are inclusion in National Geographic Adventure magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Play,” Norman Crampton’s “100 Best Small Towns in America,” USA Today’s “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards,” U.S. News and World Report’s “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” and SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina.” Boone is a college town, home to Appalachian State University. Originally Watauga Academy, the institution was formed to educate the mountain children and to ultimately prepare teachers for service through western North Carolina. It became Appalachian State Teachers College in 1929 and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971. The university serves as a top economic driver followed by a combination of tourism, small business and residential home construction. The Boone area is characterized by mountain culture and casual living. Outdoor activities, cultural events, local dining and unique shops attract visitors from all over the world year-round. From breathtaking scenic views to Boone’s eclectic downtown area, known as King Street, there is something for everyone. One of the highlights of downtown Boone is the university’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. It features six gallery spaces and a community education and outreach program. Its exhibitions focus on a blend of recent and historically important artwork and feature nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as many of the finest artists of the region. A wide array of quality arts and cultural events enhance the Boone community. The university’s month-long celebration of performing and visual arts, known as An Appalachian Summer Festival, has brought notable performers such as Paul Taylor Dance Company, London City Opera, Charlie Daniels and the Glenn Miller Orches-tra. During the academic year, Appalachian hosts the Performing Arts Series with artists such as Garrison Keillor and the National Symphony Orchestra. Boone offers an uncommon quality of life – that’s why many visitors come for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

BOONE AT A GLANCE• The county seat of Watauga County• Population: approximately 17,000• Incorporated in 1872• Named for its most famous seasonal visitor, Daniel Boone• 19th in SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina”• One of four North American Adventure Destinations – Adventure

Sports magazine• The “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree industry in Watauga County

sells approximately 15,000 Fraser fir trees annually.

State’s Largest Wind Turbine – This community-scale, 100-kilowatt wind turbine stands 153 feet and feeds enough electricity directly to the grid to power 15 homes. It was paid for primarily through student funds and in partnership with the university-affiliated util-ity, New River Light and Power. Aside from producing clean energy, the turbine serves as an educational monument to Appalachian’s ethic of sustainability.

Howard Knob – Located just a half mile from downtown Boone, this peak has an elevation of 4,420 feet and is known more commonly as Howard’s Knob. It was named for Benjamin Howard, a Revolutionary War loyalist who fled to a cave there to escape American patriots. Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

Rich Mountain – One of 20 North Carolina mountains bearing this name, the Watauga County ridge extends northwest from Boone. It is named for its unusually fertile though rugged slopes.

Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

WHAT’S VISIBLE FROM KIDD BREWER STADIUM?

Dr. Sheri N. Everts joined Appalachian State University as its seventh leader in July 2014. Previously, she had been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University since 2008.

A Nebraska native who attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse, Everts graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in English instruction and second-ary education. After teaching middle school and high school English in Kansas and Nebraska, she returned to UNL, where she earned a master’s degree in

literacy education and English (1991) and a doctorate in administration, curriculum and instruction (1994). Everts began her higher education career in 1994 as an assistant profes-sor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Rising through the academic and administrative ranks at UNO, she was named assistant vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2000, promoted to associate vice president in 2003, and named interim senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2006. She served in that interim capacity until June 30, 2008, when she left Nebraska to become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University. In accepting her position as chancellor, Everts said she is fortunate to be able to build on the strength of Chancellor Peacock’s legacy and that the Appalachian Family and Appalachian’s tradition of excellence in undergraduate experience will continue under her leadership.

CHANCELLOR DR. SHERI N. EVERTS

Dr. Alan J. Hauser is in his 29th year as Facul-ty Chairperson of Athlet-ics at Appalachian State University. Appointed to the position in October 1986, Hauser has served on the Athletic Council since 1979. In his role, Hauser acts as the liason be-tween academics and athletics, representing the voice of Appala-

chian’s faculty in its dealings with the athletic depart-ment as well as speaking on behalf of student-athletes when dealing with faculty members. He often accompanies many athletic programs on road trips and is a regular at home events. Hauser came to Appalachian as an assistant profes-sor of philosophy and religion in 1972. He served as chairperson of Appalachian’s Philosophy and Religion Department from 1982 until 1997. A member of numerous committees since joining the faculty, Hauser served 12 years on the Faculty Senate,

ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVEDR. ALAN HAUSER

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIPCHANCELLOR

Dr. Sheri N. EvertsINTERIM PROVOST/EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Dr. Stan Aeschleman

CHAIRMichael A. Steinback

Operating PartnerStonebridge Partners

Asheville, N.C.

VICE CHAIRAvery B. Hall, Sr.

Senior Vice President/Business BankerWachovia BankKernersville, N.C.

SECRETARYBradley T. Adcock

CEOBlue Cross and Blue Shield of NC

Durham, N.C.

James M. BarnesPresident

NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.Raleigh, N.C.

M. Lee BarnesPresident and Director

M.M. Fowler, Inc.Durham, N.C.

Donald C. BeaverPresident and OwnerRock Barn Golf & SpaHickory Baseball, Inc.

Conover, N.C.

Frank A. Daniels, Jr.Former President

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association N.C. Press Association

Raleigh, N.C.

H. Martin LancasterSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett,

Mitchell & Jernigan, LLPFalls Church, Va.

Charles V. MurrayPresident

Murray Supply CompanyWinston-Salem, N.C.

Alice G. RoessReal estate/mortgage investor/

community volunteerBlowing Rock, N.C.

Carson D. RichPresident • Student Government Association

Boone, N.C.

Carole P. WilsonFormer Teacher

Co-Chair - Campaign for AppalachianRaleigh, N.C.

Brenda White WrightFormer President and CEO

Girls IncorporatedKingsport, Tenn.

EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES (NON-VOTING)Andy M. Koch

Faculty Senate ChairDepartment of Government

& Justice Studies

James K. ReevesAlumni Council President

Senior Vice President - BB&T

Amy A. SandersStaff Senate Chair

Conference and Camp Services

ASSISTANT SECRETARYKathy B. Roark

Office of the Chancellor

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2015 SCHEDULESMEN’S GOLF

DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION TIMEMARCH 8-10 BASH AT THE BEACH NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ALL DAYMarch 14-16 Cape Fear Intercollegiate Leland, N.C. All DayMarch 22-24 Kingsmill Intercollegiate Williamsburg, Va. All DayMARCH 26 UNIVERSITY CUP MORGANTON, N.C. 3 P.M.April 11-12 Irish Creek Intercollegiate Kannapolis, N.C. All DayApril 13-14 Wofford Intercollegiate Spartanburg, S.C. All DayApril 19-21 Sun Belt Championships Destin, Fla. All Day

Home tournaments in GOLD CAPSAll times are Eastern and subject to change

WOMEN’S GOLF DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION TIMEMarch 10-11 Seminole State Invitiational Lake Mary, Fla. All DayMARCH 15-16 CAPE FEAR INTERCOLLEGIATE LELAND, N.C. ALL DAYMarch 21-22 Low Country Intercollegiate Hilton Head, S.C. All DayMarch 29-31 John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate Stockbridge, Ga. All DayAPRIL 5-6 MIMOSA HILLS INTERCOLLEGIATE MORGANTON, N.C. TBAApril 12-14 Sun Belt Championships Loxley, Ala. All Day

Home tournaments in GOLD CAPSAll times are Eastern and subject to change

Documents

2015 Appalachian State Golf Yearbook