TABLE OF CONTENTS
UCLA QUICK FACTS
Address ............ J.D. Morgan Center, PO Box 24044
Los Angeles, CA 90024-0044
Athletics Phone ................................... (310) 825-8699
Ticket Office.................................. (310) UCLA-WIN
Chancellor ...........................................Dr. Gene Block
Director of Athletics.................. Daniel G. Guerrero
Faculty Athletic Rep. ......................Donald Morrison
Enrollment.......................................................... 37,000
Founded ................................................................. 1919
Colors .................................................... Blue and Gold
Nickname ............................................................ Bruins
Conference.....................................................Pacific-10
Conference Phone .................................925-932-4411
Conference Fax ......................................925-932-4601
National Affiliation........................ NCAA Division I
Head Coach .......... Derek Freeman (Oklahoma ’94)
Freeman’s Phone................................. (310) 794-6203
Career Tournament Victories (Years) ..... 14/3 years
Victories at UCLA .......................................... 5/1 year
Division I Tournament Victories (Years) .........5/1yr
Director of Operations ... Daniel Hour (UCLA ‘07)
Hour’s Phone....................................... (310) 206-6588
Undergraduate Asst. Coach ..Brandon Christianson
Christianson’s Phone .......................... (310) 206-6588
Golf Conditioning Coach ...........................John Farr
Golf Trainer ..........................................Grace Golden
Equipment Manager................................... Tony Perri
2007-08 Highlights ......... Five tournament victories;
NCAA Championship
2008 Pac-10 Finish .................................................. 4th
2008 NCAA Regional Finish (West) ..................... 5th
2008 NCAA Finish...................................................1st
Letterwinners Returning/Lost.............................. 4/4
National Championships ............... Two (1988, 2008)
Sports Information Director ................ Marc Dellins
Men’s Golf Contact............................Rich Bertolucci
Bertolucci’s e-mail ............. rbert@athletics.ucla.edu
Bertolucci’s Office Phone ................. (310) 206-8141
SID FAX .............................................. (310) 825-8664
UCLA Athletics Website ......... www.uclabruins.com
Fanfone (24 Hour Results) ................ (310) 825-8575
ON THE COVER
2008-09 BRUINS
2008-09 Schedule ..................... Inside Back Cover
Season Outlook .......................................................2
Alphabetical Roster ................................................4
Portrait Roster .........................................................4
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THE COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Derek Freeman ................................5
Director of Operations Daniel Hour .................6
Undergraduate Assistant Coach
Brandon Christianson ............................6
THE PLAYERS
Player Biographies ...................................................7
THE 2007-08 SEASON
2007-08 Tournament Summary ..........................14
2007-08 Individual Scores and Statistics............16
The 2008 NCAA Championship ........................28
UCLA HISTORY
UCLA All-Americans ............................................33
UCLA’s Distinguished Amateurs.........................19
UCLA Golf Lettermen.........................................20
UCLA on the PGA Tour ......................................16
UCLA Golf Records .............................................22
UCLA in the Pacific-10 Conference ...................23
UCLA’s All-Time Pac-10 Results .........................24
1988 NCAA Championship Summary...............27
UCLA in the NCAA Championship...................27
UCLA’s NCAA Regional Results .........................27
UCLA’s All-Time NCAA Results ........................30
Where Are They Now ...........................................21
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The CordeValle Collegiate ....................................37
UCLA’s Home Courses .........................................34
The UCLA Practice Facility..................................36
Friends of Golf ......................................................35
Key Administrators and Support Staff ...............38
UCLA’s Primary Media Outlets ............................39
This Is UCLA..........................................................40
Los Angeles .............................................................41
In Memoriam, Jack Gifford, 1941-2008..............44
The UCLA Experience ............................................ I
The 2008-09 UCLA Men’s Golf Team.
CREDITS
The 2008-09 UCLA men’s golf media guide was written and edited by Rich Bertolucci, Associate Sports
Information Director. Cover design by Shannon
Avery Acevedo, Avery J. Productions. Photography
by ASUCLA Campus Studio (Don Liebig). Coordinated by Marina Graphics of Hawthorne, CA, Ed
Chernoff, President. Special thanks to the following:
Ricardo Flores, Ellie Kaiser of the USGA, Getty Images photographers Brian Bahr (Tom Pernice), Scott
Halleran (Steve Pate), Doug Pensinger (Corey Pavin)
and Donald Mirale (Duffy Waldorf ).
Copies of the men’s golf media guide can be purchased
in person at UCLA’s Sports Information Office for
$7.00. By mail, make checks payable for $9.00 to UC
Regents and mail to UCLA Sports Information Office,
PO Box 24044, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0044.
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SEASON OUTLOOK
Freshman Gregor Main, Head Coach Derek Freeman and sophomore Philip Francis look forward to another championship season.
A
t UCLA, only championships matter. Forgotten are last year’s
graduation losses and all the negatives that might affect this
year’s team. Positive thoughts abound, and looking forward
to the spring season, the improvement of each players’ game and
journey to the championship summit dominate the thoughts of the
2008-09 Bruins.
Five freshmen will provide gleeful optimism and four veterans
will provide experienced guidance. The group of first-year players
was named one of the top recruiting classes in the country last year.
It consists of three AJGA All-Americans, one of Mexico’s best young
amateurs and a Colorado state high school champion.
The returnees include a two-time collegiate All-American, a
sophomore all-conference selection, a senior with 75 career rounds
and one collegiate victory and two sophomore lettermen with plenty
of experience.
The cameraderie is solid, the work ethic is unmatched and the
attitude commendable. The Bruins are ready to reload and contend
for the national championship for 2009 and for many years in the
future.
Following are capsule summaries of the Bruins’ personnel by class.
SENIORS
A senior class of three dwindled to one at the start of the fall season, as
James Lee recovered from a wrist injury that left him on the sideline
for the summer and Lucas Lee departed for professional golf after
the first college event. That left three-year letterman Erik Flores in a
leadership role as the season began.
Over the summer, Flores recorded three Top 5 results, including
medalist honors at the Pacific Northwest Amateur. Last season he
earned third team All-America honors after finishing the year ranked
22nd nationally. A First-Team All-Pac-10 selection in 2008, he averaged 72.5 with six Top 10 finishes and 15 rounds under par.
“Erik is our most experienced player,” said Freeman. He is looking to have a great spring. This is his last opportunity to achieve his
individual goals before he plays professional golf.”
As a junior, Flores also won his first collegiate event, a victory
that was long overdue. Last February, he won the Cal State Bakersfield
Invitational with scores of 68-69-69—206 (-10). In addition, he leads
2
the team in career percentage of subpar rounds (37.6%) and sub-70
scores (22.9%).
His wrist healed, James Lee’s 75 rounds of collegiate experience
will be too substantial to overlook. What’s more, as a freshman in 2006
he logged seven rounds of postseason experience, tying for 21st at the
Pac-10 Championship and tying for 32nd at the NCAA Tournament
where all four of his scores were counters.
“Much of James’ success this season will be determined by the
health of his wrist,” said Freeman. “He is one of the hardest workers on
the team, and if he stays healthy, he will be a productive contributor
to the team. We need him in the lineup. He’s got a lot of experience
and he’s a good leader.”
Lee won his first event last season, posting scores of 65-72-74—211
(-5) to tie for first place honors at the CordeValle Collegiate. In 20
rounds he averaged 74.4 with four rounds under 70 and five rounds
under par. His career percentage of subpar rounds is 19.6.
SOPHOMORES
Philip Francis spent his entire freshman season with the traveling
team, playing in 34 rounds, including the 11-round championship
segment. He averaged 73.6 with seven subpar rounds, a 93% counter
ratio and earned All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors.
“Philip is beginning to achieve what it takes to compete at the
highest collegiate level,” said the head coach. “He has worked diligently
on his game. He played very well last summer, which led to playing
well in the fall. His best golf is ahead of him.”
In the summer he received a sponsor’s exemption to play in the
John Deere Classic and tied for 34th with scores of 67-71-64-75—277
(-7). After 54 holes, he was tied for 11th at 11-under par. He also
recorded two Top 10 results at other amateur events and claimed four
rounds under 70 in those tournaments.
Connor Driscoll last season averaged 75.6 in 21 rounds. In his
best finish he tied for ninth at CordeValle in 2007 and recorded a T23
at the Cal Poly Invitational.
“Connor can break into the lineup this season if he continues
to work hard and improve,” said Freeman. “He needs to consistently
battle par to have the opportunity to make the lineup on a regular
basis.”
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SEASON OUTLOOK
FRESHMEN
Through the fall schedule, the freshmen had logged 24
rounds and accounted for five results in the Top 25. The player
who emerged as a standout in this group is Gregor Main, who
recorded three Top 20 results in three starts, and nearly won his
first collegiate event.
Main led the team in scoring average at 72.5 with a runner-up finish at the Cal Poly Invitational and Top 20 results at
Isleworth and CordeValle. He also posted one of the team’s three
rounds below 70 in the fall.
“Gregor has the opportunity to have a tremendous amount
of success at the college level,” said Freeman. “He has all the
necessary tools that will allow him the opportunity to achieve
his goals.”
An AJGA All-American, Main came to UCLA as a welldecorated junior player with several victories on the AJGA and
FCWT circuits. Before transferring to the IMG Golf Academy
in Florida, he lettered two seasons in varsity golf at De La Salle
HS in Concord where he led the Spartans to the 2006 state
title.
Alex Shi Yup Kim also made three starts and logged nine
rounds, averaging 75.2 and tying for eighth at the Cal Poly
Invitational.
“Alex is getting the chance to play very early in his collegiate career,” Freeman stated. “It is allowing him to expose the
weaknesses in his game. At times, it is difficult, but in the long
run, it will make him a better player.”
Also an AJGA All-American, Kim lettered four years in
golf at Sunny Hills HS where he was a four-time All-Freeway
League selection and two-time All-Orange County choice. In
2007, he set a 54-hole tournament record in winning the L.A.
City Championship at Griffith Park with a score of 199 (-17).
Originally slated for a redshirt season, Beau Schoolcraft
recorded three starts and played nine rounds in the fall. He posted
a pair of Top 25 results and proved to be a reliable scorer.
“For the first time in his life, Beau is playing golf all year
long,” Freeman said. “This is helping him work hard on his
game.”
An outstanding high school athlete, Schoolcraft earned
seven varsity letters in golf and hockey. In golf he was a four-time
all-league selection, two-time all-state choice and the Colorado
Player of the Year in 2008. He led the Kent-Denver HS Sun
Devils to a pair of state championships and won the individual
title as a senior.
Mauricio Azcue and Taylor Travis complete the freshman
class. Azcue represented Mexico in the World Team Championship, finishing in a tie for 92nd among the world’s top amateur
players. In 2007, he set a Mexican national junior record in
winning the Campeon de Campeones with a 54-hole score of
204 (-12).
Travis will redshirt the season. Azcue played in the World
Team Championship last fall representing Mexico, which tied
for 33rd. Travis played at American HS in Fremont, where he
led the Eagles to a pair of league titles and won the individual
conference championship twice.
“Taylor elected to redshirt this year,” said Freeman, “allowing him to make some necessary swing changes.”
From top: Gregor Main, Alex Shi Yup Kim, Beau Schoolcraft,
Maurico Azcue and Taylor Travis.
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
Name
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
R/L
Mauricio Azcue
6-0
180
Fr.
Right
Connor Driscoll*
5-10
160
So.
Right
Erik Flores***
5-11
170
Sr.
Right
Philip Francis*
5-9
140
So.
Right
Alex Shi Yup Kim
5-7
120
Fr.
Right
James Lee***
5-7
160
Sr.
Right
Gregor Main
5-10
145
Fr.
Right
Beau Schoolcraft
5-9
170
Fr.
Right
Taylor Travis
6-4
190
Fr.
Right
*Varsity letters earned.
Head Coach: Derek Freeman, 2nd year at UCLA
Director of Operations: Daniel Hour, 2nd year
Undergraduate Assistant Coach: Brandon Christianson, 1st year
Hometown (High School)
Mexico City, Mexico (Oxford Institute)
Encinitas (La Costa Canyon)
Grass Valley (Nevada Union)
Scottsdale, AZ
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
La Habra (Sonora)
Danville (IMG Academy, Fla)
Englewood, CO (Kent Denver)
Fremont (American)
THE BRUINS
BY CLASS
Seniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
BY STATE
2
2
5
Arizona
California
Colorado
Mexico
1
6
1
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THE 2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF PORTRAIT ROSTER
Derek Freeman
Head Coach
Second Year
Mauricio Azcue
Freshman
Mexico City, Mexico
Connor Driscoll
Sophomore
Encinitas, CA
Erik Flores
Senior
Grass Valley, CA
Philip Francis
Sophomore
Scottsdale, AZ
Alex Shi Yup Kim
Freshman
Fullerton, CA
James Lee
Senior
La Habra, CA
Gregor Main
Freshman
Danville, CA
Beau Schoolcraft
Freshman
Englewood, CO
Taylor Travis
Freshman
Fremont, CA
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
THE COACHING STAFF
DEREK FREEMAN
HEAD COACH • 2ND YEAR • (OKLAHOMA ’94)
I
n one season, Derek Freeman created a list
of accomplishments that few other UCLA
golf coaches can match. He guided the Bruins to their first NCAA team title in 20 years,
mentored the only NCAA individual champion
in UCLA history and beamed proudly as that
player won a host of postseason awards.
The Bruins won the 2008 NCAA title by
one stroke over defending champion Stanford
at Purdue’s Kampen Course on the last day of
May. A key par by senior All-American Kevin
Chappell on the 72nd hole clinched the victory, but it was Chappell’s bogey save from
a disastrous lie at the 71st that enabled the
Bruins to maintain a slim lead. Freeman kept
his star player level-headed and positive, and
coaxed his other senior — Craig Leslie — into
playing the final three holes in one-under par
to stymie the Cardinal’s rally.
In the succeeding days, Chappell collected
some awards that had UCLA historians dusting up their antique collection and creating
new mantle space. He became the first UCLA
golfer in the 75-year history of the program
to win the NCAA individual championship
and the Jack Niclaus Award. He also became
just the third player in school history to earn
consensus first-team All-America honors, and
the first since 1985. A month before the season
ended, Chappell became the sixth UCLA player
to earn Pac-10 Golfer of the Year honors.
Freeman also claimed one other AllAmerican — Erik Flores, who also won his
first collegiate individual title. In addition,
both Chappell and Flores were selected FirstTeam All-Pac-10 members.
A former all-conference golfer at the
University of Oklahoma, Freeman made an
immediate impact on the UCLA program soon
after his appointment on July 16, 2007.
Through the 2007 Fall campaign, the
Bruins did not lose a tournament, winning
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the Big Ten/Pac-10 Challenge, the Collegiate
Match Play Championship and the CordeValle
Collegiate.
The Bruins finished his first half season
ranked No.2 in the nation.
In the November signing period, Freeman inked the nation’s No. 2 ranked group
of recruits as judged by GolfWeek. The list
included two AJGA All-Americans and one
of Mexico’s top amateurs. Four months later,
he added another AJGA All-American to that
list.
In 2007-08, the Bruins won five tournaments, a figure that ranks fifth in school history.
UCLA also won its first-ever Collegiate Match
Play Championship. In that event, Chappell
and freshman Philip Francis posted records
of 4-0-0. During the season, four players won
five individual tournament titles, including
Chappell who won twice and ended the season
20-under par through 34 rounds. Chappell also
set a single season school record by averaging
71.0 strokes per round and ended his career
ranked fifth in school history with five career
victories. Finally, he was the only player under
par at the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
In his first year, 2006-07, as the Bruins’
assistant coach, Freeman coached the UCLA
Blue Team, which won the Cougar Invitational
and and the Cal State Bakersfield Spring Invitational. Senior Chris Heintz won the Cougar
event, and at the Bakersfield tournament, the
Blue Team scorched the course for a score
of 25-under par with sophomore Lucas Lee
capturing medalist honors at 14-under par.
Three years ago, Freeman spent the
season as Oklahoma’s men’s assistant coach.
In 2005-06, the Sooners finished 29th at the
NCAA Championship after placing seventh in
the NCAA Central Regional. Oklahoma also
won its first Big 12 Conference team title since
Freeman’s sophomore year as all five players
finished among the Top 15 individuals.
Prior to his appointment at OU, Freeman
served the previous three seasons (2002-05)
at Oklahoma City University. As an assistant
coach for the men’s and women’s programs
(2002-03), he helped lead OCU to 14 com-
bined titles, including the men’s 2003 NAIA
Championship.
Following the 2003 season, Freeman
was promoted to head coach of the OCU
women’s program and guided the Stars to
their second straight runner-up finish at the
NAIA Championship. In his second season,
2004-05, OCU captured the NAIA women’s
national championship and Freeman was
named the NAIA National Coach of the Year.
The team set a championship record with a
49-stroke victory.
In two seasons as the OCU women’s
coach, Freeman mentored eight All-Americans
and seven academic All-Americans.
Twice he was voted the NAIA Region
VI Women’s Golf Coach of the Year (2004
and 2005).
In five of his last six seasons as a head
coach or assistant, his teams won either a
conference or national championship.
As a player at OU, Freeman enjoyed a
fine career, serving as the Sooners’ captain for
three seasons (1992-94). During his collegiate
career, he earned All-Big Eight honors in
1994 and All-Big Eight academic honors in
1993. Freeman was a two-time Bruce Drake
Award winner for most improved player and
won OU’s Jim Begwin Award for leadership
and sportsmanship.
Overall, Freeman played in four Big Eight
Conference Championships, including the
1992 event in which the Sooners won their
first-ever league title. He also participated in
four NCAA Regional events and four NCAA
Championship tournaments. Of his 51 collegiate appearances, he finished in the Top
30 25 times.
He received his degree in Economics
from OU in 1994 and later played two years
on the Canadian, Mexican and Nike Tours. A
rib injury forced him to change careers, and
he worked in the financial services industry
for five years prior to entering the coaching
ranks.
Freeman, his wife Stephenie and their
two sons live in the Santa Clarita Valley.
DEREK FREEMAN’S HEAD COACHING RECORD
Year
2003-04
2004-05
2007-08
School
OCU
OCU
UCLA
Totals
—
Tournament
Victories
4
5
5
14
Conference
Finish
—
—
2nd
—
Regional
Finish
1st
1st
5th
National
Finish
2nd
1st
1st
3 berths
2 titles
4 berths
2 titles
OCU—at Oklahoma City University; assistant men’s coach, 2002-03; Women’s Head Coach, 2003-05.
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THE COACHING STAFF
DANIEL HOUR
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS • 2ND YEAR • UCLA ’07
Daniel Hour begins his second
season as the Bruins’ director of
operations after serving in the same
capacity during the Bruins’ national
championship campaign last season
Hour assumes a variety of duties
pertaining to event management,
tournament logistics and recruiting. His main duties are to serve as
Tournament Director for the CordeValle Collegiate, manage the Bruins’
equipment needs, track the players’
academic progress and evaluate high
school and junior golf prospects as directed by Coach Freeman. He
will also travel and act as the designated coach at some of the Bruins’
individual events.
For two years, Hour has successfully managed the CordeValle
Collegiate, which the Bruins won for the second time in 2007. He also
helped Coach Freeman land the nation’s second-ranked recruiting class
in 2007-08. The group included three AJGA All-Americans and one
of Mexico’s top amateur players. In addition, the Blue Team recorded
a pair of podium finishes and boasted one individual medalist last
season.
Two years ago Hour served as team manager helping the staff
manage the CordeValle Collegiate and assuming other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Hour entered UCLA in the Fall of 2003 after earning four varsity
letters in golf at Whitney HS in Cerritos. In 2001 he earned Whitney’s
Most Improved Player award, and as a senior in 2003 he served as the
team’s captain and won MVP and 2nd team all-league honors.
Hour describes his greatest high school thrill as winning a junior
match with a birdie on the final hole after being five down.
Hour, 23, graduated from UCLA in June of 2007 with a degree
in Economics. He is single and lives in West Los Angeles.
BRANDON CHRISTIANSON
UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH • 1ST YEAR
Brandon Christianson begins his
first season as the Bruins’ undergraduate assistant coach on Derek
Freeman’s staff.
Christianson will continue toward
his degree in History while assisting in
a variety of administrative and coaching areas. One of his main duties will
be to help Daniel Hour at the annual
CordeValle Collegiate. He will also
help Coach Freeman on the course
during specific tournaments.
In addition, he is expected to help
administratively.
Christianson lettered four seasons for the Bruins from 2005 until
last season. In 57 career rounds, he averaged 74.5 and boasted a 93%
counter percentage. He also compiled 10 Top 10 finishes, 18 Top
20s, 14 rounds below par and five below 70. In his second collegiate
round, he fired a team-best 66 (-6), which became his best collegiate
score. Last year, in his final collegiate round, he fired a 68 (-4) to tie
for 19th at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic.
At Valencia High School, he earned four varsity letters for Coach
Rusty Swisher. Twice he was the Foothil League MVP, and shot a league
record 65 at Harding Park in the 2004 conference championship. In
the 2003 CIF Southern Section playoffs, he fired an opening round 62
(-10), considered to be the lowest round ever by a high school player
in Southern California.
Christianson, 23, is single and lives in Westwood.
THE BRUIN 18 SUPPORT GROUP
For More Information Contact:
Daniel Hour
310-206-6588
dhour@athletics.ucla.edu
or register online at
www.bruin18.com
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THE PLAYERS
Senior All-America Eric Flores
Senior James Lee
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THE PLAYERS
MAURICIO AZCUE
RIGHT-HANDED • 6-0 • 180 • FRESHMAN • MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (OXFORD INSTITUTE)
Amateur Golf — Represented Mexico in the 2008 World Amateur Team
Championship in Adelaide, Australia
… Mexico finished 33rd at 598 (+18)
and he tied for 92nd with scores of
80--77-76-72—305 (+15) … In 2007,
he won the Toyota qualifier in Puerto
Rico with scores of 69-68-72—209
… He also placed sixth in the Optimist International with scores of
74-69-72-73—288 … In Mexico, he won the Campeon de Campeones
with scores of 64-70-70—204 (-12), setting a national junior record
in his home country … Also won the Miguel Aleman tournament in
Mexico City with scores of 70-66-73—209.
Junior Golf — In 2008, his best AJGA finish was a tie for 11th at the
Thunderbird International where he posted scores of 75-69-71—215
… He finished the 2007 season ranked 38th in the U.S. after recording
three Top 20 results, including two Top 10s … Tied for fourth at the
Junior World Championship with scores of 72-69-75-74—290 and
tied for eighth at the Rolex TOC with scores of 71-73-75-71—290.
Personal — Surname is pronounced: as-KWAY … Has one sister,
Natalia, and one brother, Bruno … Chose UCLA because, “I really
like everything here” … Lists his greatest thrill as winning the Mexican
National Amateur championship … Lists playing soccer as a hobby …
Admires PGA professional Sergio Garcia … Born in his hometown
… Undeclared major.
CONNOR DRISCOLL
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-10 • 160 • SOPHOMORE • ENCINITAS, CA (LA COSTA CANYON)
CAREER STATISTICS
Year
App.
2007-08
7
Rds
21
Victories
0
2007-08 — Best finish was a tie for ninth at the CordeValle Collegiate,
where he posted scores of 72-72-71—215 (-1) … Also tied for 23rd at
the Cal Poly Invitational with scores of 79-77-72—228 (+12).
Junior Golf — Was ranked as high as 18th among junior players by
GolfWeek in 2006 … Recorded three Top 10 results in seven starts on
the AJGA circuit: T2 at the CORE Realty Championship, T4 at the
PING Invitational and T7 at the TEE UP Challenge … Was ranked
27th by the AJGA in 2006 … Won the FCWT Teal Bend Classic with
scores of 75-73-69—217 (+1) … Was the runner-up in the California
State Junior Amateur with scores of 72-68-73—213 (-3).
Top 10
1
Top 20
1
Avg.
75.6
Rnds
<70
0
Rnds
<Par
1
Low
71
Counter
%
58%
High School — Played four years of varsity golf for Coach Steve
Armstrong at La Costa Canyon HS … Two-year All-CIF Southern
Section and all-league selection … The Mavericks were four-time
league champions with him in the lineup … As a senior he led La
Costa Canyon to the CIF Southern Section title.
Personal — Chose UCLA for its “great education and golf team” …
Has two older sisters … For his greatest thrill, he says “every birdie
is a thrill for me” … Admires Tiger Woods … Full name is Connor
John Driscoll … Undeclared major.
The 18th hole at the Bel Air Country Club
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THE PLAYERS
ERIK FLORES
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-11 • 170 • SENIOR • GRASS VALLEY, CA (NEVADA-UNION)
CAREER STATISTICS
Year
App.
2005-06
12
2006-07 11
2007-08 12
Totals
35
Rds
37
35
37
109
Victories
0
0
1
1
Summer 2008 — Finished third at
the Sahalee Players Championship
with scores of 70-72-71—213 (-3)
… Advanced to the quarterfinals of
the Pacific Northwest Amateur after
winning medalist honors with scores
of 65-67—132 (-8) … Advanced to
the finals of the Western Amateur, where he lost 4&2 to Danny Lee,
who won the U.S. Amateur … Tied for fifth at the U.S. Amateur with
scores of 72-66—138 (-4) … His second round U.S. Am score came
at Pinehurst No. 2 … Advanced to the second round where he lost
in 20 holes to Charlie Holland of Dallas.
2007-08 — Earned 3rd Team Golfweek and GCAA All-America honors after tying for 33rd at the NCAA Championship … Finished the
season ranked 22nd by GolfWeek … All-Pacific Region and 1st Team
All-Pac-10 selection … Won the CS Bakersfield tournament with scores
of 68-69-69—206 (-10) … The win was his first as a collegian …
Ranked second on the team in scoring average (72.5), Top 10 finishes
(6), Top 20s (7), rounds under par (15) and rounds under 70 (9) …
Recorded three third place results: the Big Ten/Pac-10 Challenge,
the Cougar invite, and the Augusta State tournament.
Summer 2007 — Advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pacific
Northwest Amateur after tying for 27th in stroke play with scores
of 72-74—146 (+4) … Defeated Dean Whitaker, 3 & 2 in the first
round … Beat Corey Steger, 6 & 5 in the second round … Won 5 &
4 against Ted Whitney in the third round before falling 1-up to Blake
Trimble in the quarterfinals.
2006-07 — Recorded three Top 10s, four Top 20s, 11-sub-par rounds
and six rounds under 70 as a sophomore … Fired a first-round 64 (-8)
to take the lead at the NCAA West Regionals before finishing in a tie
for 23rd at 207 (-9) … His first round score ranks in a tie for second
for lowest round to par and tied for third for best score in UCLA
golf history … Also tied for fifth at the Big Ten/Pac-10 event and
tied for 10th at the USC Invitational … Closed with a 69 (-3) to tie
for 18th at the Southern Highlands Collegiate … Posted a 67 (-3) in
the third round of the NCAA Championship, where he tied for 46th
… Averaged 73.4 with a counter percentage of 77.1.
Summer 2006 — Tied for ninth at the State Fair Amateur Championship with scores of 67-70-73—210 (-6) at Haggin Oaks CC …
Placed 13th at the Western Amateur with scores of 72-73-69—214
(+4) … Advanced to the second round of match play at the Western
… Defeated Jamie Lovemark 5 & 4 and lost 5 & 4 to Pablo Martin
… Played the final 54 holes in four-under par at the Porter Cup and
tied for 30th with scores of 77-68-69-69 — 283 (+3).
2005-06 — Earned 2nd Team GCAA All-America honors after leading
the Bruins with a scoring average of 72.1 … Voted Freshman of the
Year in the Pac-10 and earned 1st Team All-Pac-10 honors … GCAA
All-Freshman Team and All-Pacific Region honoree … Recorded 10
rounds under 70, a team best … Led the Bruins with four runner-up
finishes and 10 Top 10 finishes overall … Led the Gold Team with a
92% counter ratio … Placed second at the Mercedes Championships
and tied for second at CordeValle, the National Invitation Tournament
and at the U.S. Intercollegiate … Tied for third at The Prestige and
at Augusta State … Tied for 15th at the Pac-10 Championship and
tied for 18th at the NCAA East Regional.
FLORES’ QUICK STATS
% Subpar Rounds: 37.6%
% Sub-70 Rounds: 22.9%
% Top 10 Finishes: 14.6%
% Top 20 Finishes: 19.2%
2008-0 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
Top 10
7
3
6
16
Top 20
10
4
7
21
Avg.
72.1
73.4
72.5
72.7
Rnds
<70
10
6
9
25
Rnds
<Par
15
11
15
41
Low
65
64
67
64
Counter
%
92%
77%
91%
87%
Summer 2005 — Won the California State Fair Amateur on Sept. 5
with scores of 67-70-68—205 (-11) … Led Team USA to a 12-stroke
victory in the Toyota World Junior Golf Cup … Individually, he won
medalist honors with scores of 65-71-64-68—268 (-20) … Tied for
13th at the Sahalee Players Championship with scores of 73-77-7476—300 (+12) … Tied for 21st at the Pacific Coast Amateur with
scores of 75-72-72-77—296 (+10).
Junior Golf—Earned 2nd Team AJGA All-America honors in 2004
and 3rd Team honors in 2003 …In 2004 he tied for third at the Rolex
Tournament of Champions with scores of 74-67-74-68—283 (-5) …
Tied for fourth at the AJGA Polo Championships with scores of 7070—140 (-2) before falling 4 & 3 in the first round of match play …
Placed third at the AJGA Family Honda/Toyota Junior with scores
of 69-70-72—211 (-5) … Tied for second at the California State Fair
Amateur with scores of 69-64-68—201 (-15) … Placed fourth at the
Heather Farr Classic and seventh at the Scott Robinson Invitational
… At the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, he tied for 56th with
scores of 76-76—152 (+12) … In match play, he advanced to the
round of 16 … In 2003, he won three tournaments on the AJGA and
FCWT circuits and recorded five additional Top 10 finishes.
High School — Lettered three seasons at Nevada Union HS under
coach Hank Davidson … Earned Sacramento Bee Player of the Year
honors.
Personal — Chose UCLA for its great academics and athletics …
Enjoys golf because it is a “true test of skill and mental strength” and
also because of its “integrity and honesty” … Lists his biggest thrill
as representing the United States in the Japan Cup … Admires Phil
Mickelson … Enjoys playing the guitar in his spare time … Favorite
class is History … Has one older sister … Full name Erik Nathan
Flores … History major.
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THE PLAYERS
PHILIP FRANCIS
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-9 • 140 • SOPHOMORE • SCOTTSDALE, AZ
CAREER STATISTICS
Year
App.
2007-08 11
Rds
34
Victories
0
Top 10
1
Top 20
4
Avg.
73.6
Rnds
<70
0
Rnds
<Par
7
Low
70
Counter
%
93%
Summer 2008 — Received a sponsors
exemption to play as an amateur in the
% Subpar Rounds: 20.5%
John Deere Classic and tied for 34th
% Sub-70 Rounds: 0%
with scores of 67-71-64-75—277 (-7)
… Was tied for 11th at 11-under par
% Top 10 Finishes: 2.9%
entering the final round … Placed 10th
% Top 20 Finishes: 11.7%
at the Northeast Amateur (par 69) with
scores of 65-70-74-68—277 (+1) … Tied for seventh in stroke play
at the Western Amateur with scores of 70-64-73-69—276 (-4) before
falling 1-up in the first round.
2007-08 — Earned All-Pacific Region and Honorable Mention AllPac-10 honors as a freshman … Finished the season ranked 82nd by
GolfWeek after tying for 33rd at the NCAA Championship … Also
tied for 46th at the NCAA West Regional … Best result was a tie for
seventh at the Cal Poly event where he posted scores of 76-71-70—217
(+1) … Also tied for 16th at the Pac-10 Championship with scores
of 70-73-75-70—288 (+4) … Tied for 13th in his first two collegiate
tournaments … Boasted a record of 4-0-0 in the Collegiate Match
Play Championship … Counter percentage of 93% ranked second
on the team.
Summer 2007 — Tied for 20th at the Porter Cup with scores of 7170-67-69—277 (-3) … Played as an amateur in three PGA Tour events:
U.S. Bank Championship, the John Deere Classic and the Stanford St.
Jude Championship.
Junior Golf—One of the top-ranked junior golfers in the class of
2007 … Won more than 140 junior events, including the 2006 U.S.
Junior Amateur at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club … Tied for second in
stroke play competition with scores of 68-69—137 (-7) … In match
play, he defeated Peter Williamson 6 & 4 in the first round and Brad
Schneider 3 & 2 in the second round … In the third round he beat
Morgan Hoffman, 1-up, and in the quarterfinals, he beat Sihwan Kim
in 20 holes … Beat Andrew Putnam 4 & 3 in the semifinals … In the
finals he defeated Richard Lee of Chandler, AZ, 3 & 2 … Also won
the 2006 Rolex Tournament of Champions with scores of 71-65-7270—278 (-10) … Voted the 2006 AJGA Player of the Year after he
won the TOC and three other AJGA events … He was ranked No.1
among U.S. junior players for 65 straight weeks … Four-time winner
of the Callaway Junior World tournament (1999-2002) and finished
second in 1998 … Two-time winner of the Doral Junior Publinks.
High School — Attended Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale for two
years and earned a pair of varsity golf letters … Played on the 2003
state championship team.
Personal — Was home-schooled for his final two high school years
… First picked up a club when he was 18 months old … At four, he
won his first tournament (an eight and under event) … Holds dual
citizenship for the U.S. and Sweden … Mother Birgitta is Swedish by
birth … Younger sister Jonna is a top prep tennis player … Chose
UCLA for its “best combination of athletics, academics and golf ” …
Lists his biggest thrill as winning four consecutive Junior World Golf
Championships, which broke Tiger Woods’ record … Is related to
former Texas Rangers star Steve Kemp … Born in Las Vegas, NV …
Full name is Philip C. Francis … Undeclared major.
FRANCIS’ QUICK STATS
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
THE PLAYERS
ALEX SHI YUP KIM
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-7 • 120 • FRESHMAN • FULLERTON, CA (SUNNY SLOPE)
Junior Golf — In 2007, he earned
AJGA Second-Team All-America
honors by recording six Top 10 finishes
… Was the runnerup in the Scott
Robertson tournament with scores of
72-70-67—209 and tied for second at
the Mission Hills Desert Junior with
scores of 68-72-68—208 … Tied for
third at the Heather Farr Classic: 6971-70—210 and tied for fourth at the Rolex TOC: 70-73-74-71—288
… Ended the season ranked ninth nationally by the AJGA … At the
2007 U.S. Junior Amateur, he tied for 17th in stroke play with scores
of 72-73—145 (+3) at Boone Valley GC in Augusta, MO … Lost
2&1 in the first round of match play to Zac Blair.
High School — Lettered four years in golf for Coach Tim Devaney
at Sunny Hills HS in Fullerton … Four-time All-Freeway League selection, who earned MVP honors as a freshman in 2005 … Two-time
All-Orange Country selection, earning first-team honors as a senior
… Set a tournament record of 199 (-17) in winning the 2007 L.A.
City Junior Championship at Griffth Park … Also won the California
State Jr. Championship.
Personal — Has one older sister, Juliana … Lists breaking the tournament record at the L.A. City Jr. Championship as his greatest thrill …
Fluent in Korean … Enjoys watching movies … Born in Kyungsan,
South Korea … Undeclared major.
JAMES LEE
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-7 • 160 • SENIOR • LA HABRA, CA (SONORA)
CAREER STATISTICS
Year
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Totals
App.
10
8
7
25
Rds
31
24
20
75
Victories
0
0
1
1
Summer 2008 — Suffered an injured wrist in June and was unable to
% Subpar Rounds: 18.6%
compete.
% Sub-70 Rounds: 10.6%
2007-08 — Tied for medalist honors at
the CordeValle Collegiate with scores of
% Top 10 Finishes: 6.6%
65-72-74—211 (-5), his first collegiate
% Top 20 Finishes: 13.3%
victory … First round 65 (-7) was a
career-best … Recorded four straight
Top 20 results to begin the season … Tied for 13th at the Big Ten/
Pac-10 event and tied for 14th at both the Cougar and CS Bakersfield
invitationals … In 20 rounds, he recorded five rounds under par and
four rounds in the 60s … Posted a counter percentage of 82%.
Summer 2007—Tied for sixth at the Sahalee Players Championship
with scores of 72-76-69-76—293 (+5).
2006-07— Made eight starts and played 24 rounds … Recorded two
Top 10s and three Top 20s … Best finish was fourth at the Braveheart
… Finished ninth at the Husky Invite with scores of 66-74-73—213
(-3) … His opening round 66 was a season-best … Closed with a 68
(-4) at the NIT in April and tied for 27th.
Summer 2006—Tied for 23rd at the Players Amateur with scores
of 70-67-65-74—276 (-8) … Tied for 24th at Sahalee with scores of
76-76-72-71—295 (+7).
2005-06 — Earned a trip to the NCAA Championship on the strength
of his tie for 21st at the Pac-10 Championship … Tied for 32nd at
the NCAAs with scores of 71-75-72-72—290 (+2) … All four of
those rounds were counters … Recorded a pair of Top 10 finishes
during the season: T4 at CordeValle and T10 at Monarch Bay …
Posted six rounds under par, including one at the NCAAs … 84%
LEE’S QUICK STATS
2008-0 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
Top 10
2
2
1
5
Top 20
3
3
4
10
Avg.
74.0
74.0
74.4
74.1
Rnds
<70
2
2
4
8
Rnds
<Par
6
3
5
14
Low
68
66
65
65
Counter
%
84%
77%
82%
78%
of his rounds were counters.
Summer 2005 — Won the 2005 Family Toyota/Family Honda
Championship with score of 67-67-64—198 (-18) at Coto de Caza
… Tied for 12th at the California State Fair Amateur with scores of
70-72-70—212 (-4).
Junior Golf — Two-time 1st Team AJGA All-American (2005 and
’03) and honorable mention in 2004 … Placed second in the 2005
Hanmi Bank Junior Open with scores of 72-69-67—208 (-8) … Won
the I.R.I Arizona National Mixed Team Championship with Jennie
Lee (no relation) … They posted scores of 64-66-65—195 … Won
the 2004 AJGA Polo Championship with a victory in 23 holes against
David May in the match play finals … Defeated Armond Vongvanji
2-up in the semifinals and beat Matt Swan 6 & 4 in the quarterfinals
… Won 1-up in the second round and 4 & 3 in the first round … Won
the 2004 AJGA Toyota/Honda Junior at Coto de Caza with scores of
74-65-69—208 (-8) … Tied for 10th at the Thunderbird International
Jr. with scores of 71-71-72—214 … Recorded three Top 10 finishes
in 2003 … Quarterfinalist at the 2003 U.S. Jr. Amateur.
High School — Earned four varsity letters for three different coaches
at Sonora HS … Four-time 1st Team All-CIF selection … Named 2003
Southern California Player of the Year … Two-time CIF individual
regional champion (2003 and ’04).
Personal—Chose UCLA for its academics and athletics … Plays golf
because he enjoys competing against the environment … Lists his
greatest thrill as winning his first tournament and his first major event
(2004 AJGA Tournament of Champions) … Plays the guitar in his
spare time … Admires Tiger Woods for his confidence and strength
… Has one younger brother … Major Asian Humanities.
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THE PLAYERS
GREGOR MAIN
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-10 • 145 • FRESHMAN • DANVILLE, CA (IMG ACADEMY, FLA.)
Junior Golf — In 2008, he tied for
second at the AJGA Thunderbird
International: 67-74-69—210 and tied
for fifth at the Verizon Jr. Heritage
… Earned 2007 AJGA First-Team
All-America honors by winning two
tournaments and recording Top 20
results in two others … Won the PING
Invitational: 68-71-75 — 214 and the
TomatoBank Northern California
Classic: 67-67-68—202 (-14) at Ruby
Hill GC in Pleasanton, CA … Tied for
ninth at the Polo Golf Jr. Classic with
scores of 68-67—135 and tied for 20th
at the 2007 HP Boys Junior Championship: 74-72-78-70—294 …
Finished the season ranked seventh nationally by the AJGA … Was
the FCWT Player of the Year for the 13-15 age group after winning
five tournaments, including the FCWT national championship.
High School — Lettered two seasons in varsity golf at De La Salle
HS before transferring to the IMG Academy in Florida … Led the
Spartans to the 2006 State title as a sophomore.
Personal — Has one younger sister, Betsy … Chose UCLA for its
“great weather, teammates and Coach Freeman” … Lists his greatest athletic thrill as winning the 2007 AJGA PING Invitational …
Enjoys fishing and basketball in his spare time … Enjoys all sports
… Full name is Gregory Sater Main … Born in Berkeley, CA …
Undeclared major.
BEAU SCHOOLCRAFT
RIGHT-HANDED • 5-9 • 170 • FRESHMAN • ENGLEWOOD, CO (KENT DENVER)
Junior Golf — In 2007, he recorded
three Top 10 results … Tied for sixth at
the Fidelity Investments Junior Championship: 66-73-76—215 …Tied for
10th at the OSSO Junior at Oak Tree:
72-75—147 and tied for 11th at the Las
Vegas Founders Junior Championship:
70-69-72—211.
High School — Two-sport, seventime letterwinner at Kent Denver
HS in Denver, CO … Earned three
varsity letters as a center in hockey
for Coach Dave Labette and four letters in golf for Coach Bob Austin …
In hockey, he scored 13 goals with 12 assists in 13 games as a senior
when he earned All-State honors … In golf, he led the Sun Devils to
a pair of state championships and won the individual state title as a
senior … He posted scores of 69-68—137 (-5) in winning the state
championship at the Broadlands GC… Four-time All-Metro League
and two-time All-State selection … 2008 Colorado Player of the Year
… Averaged 69.3 (Kent-Denver record) as a senior … Also played
lacrosse in high school.
Personal — Has two older siblings and a younger brother, Michael
(16) … Father Bill Schoolcraft is one of the nation’s leading fertility
doctors, who served his medical residency at UCLA … Chose UCLA for
its “golf, academics and location” … Lists winning the state individual
and team high school titles his senior year as a career highlight … Full
name is William Beau Schoolcraft … Undeclared major.
TAYLOR TRAVIS
RIGHT-HANDED • 6-4 • 190 • FRESHMAN • FREMONT, CA (AMERICAN)
Junior Golf — In 2007, he recorded
three Top 20 results in five AJGA
starts … He tied for third at the Junior
Players Championship with scores
of 70-72-74—216 (E) at the TPC
Sawgrass Stadium Course … He tied
for eighth at the Tee Up Junior Challenge: 75-72-69—216 and he tied for
18th at the GolfWorld West Coast
Championship: 75-76-72—223 … He
was a 2007 AJGA Honorable Mention
All-American … Also won three local tournaments in ’07: the Antioch,
Livermore and Palo Alto Amateurs
… Tied for first in the 2006 NorCal Championship with a 69 at Lake
12
Merced GC … Tied for eighth at the ’06 State Championship with
a 71 (-1) at Santa Maria CC … Qualified for the 2005 U.S. Amateur
Publinks and the ’07 U.S. Amateur and Junior Amateur.
High School — Four-year varsity letterman at American HS in
Fremont for Coach Ed Villatoro … Three-time All-Mission Valley
Athletic League selection … Led the Eagles to the 2006 MVAL title
and won the individual crown with scores of 71-70—141 (-2) … Also
won the 2007 MVAL individual title … In 2006, he was voted the
East Bay Player of the Year.
Personal — Chose UCLA for its campus and golf team … Lists his
greatest thrill as qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Publinks … Admires
Tiger Woods and Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter
Payton … Full name is Taylor Adam Travis … Born in Oakland, CA
… Undeclared major.
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S 2007-2008 TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
BIG TEN/PAC-10 CHALLENGE
WESTERN REFINING ALL-AMERICA GOLF CLASSIC
Oct. 21-22, 2007
Chambers Bay, University of Washington, University Place, WA
54 holes, Par 72, 7,471 yards
Nov. 19-20, 2007
El Paso CC, Sun Bowl Assn., El Paso, TX
54 holes (individuals), Par 71, 6,837 yards
Team Scores (8)
1. UCLA .......................... 294 ......287 .... 298 .......879 (+15)
2. Michigan State...................293 ....... 304 ..... 288......... 885 (+21)
3. Northwestern ....................299 ....... 298 ..... 294......... 891 (+27)
Top Individuals
1. Webb Simpson, Wake For..62 ..........72 ....... 64...........198 (-15)
2. Aaron Goldberg, SDSU ....66 ..........67 ....... 68...........201 (-12)
T7 Lucas Lee, UCLA.......... 67 ........70 ...... 70 ..........207 (-6)
T9 Kevin Chappell, UCLA . 68 ........72 ...... 68 ..........208 (-5)
Individual Champion
1. Ryan Brehm, Mich. St. .......68 ..........75 ....... 67............. 210 (-6)
2. Kevin Chappell, UCLA . 72 ........67 ...... 76 .......... 215 (-1)
T3. Craig Leslie, UCLA ....... 70 ........72 ...... 74 .......... 216 (E)
Eric Flores, UCLA ........ 69 ........78 ...... 69 .......... 216 (E)
CALLAWAY COLLEGIATE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 28-30, 2007
Reynolds Plantation (Oconee Course), GCAA, Greensboro, GA
Par 72, 7,299 yards
PING/ARIZONA INTERCOLLEGIATE
Jan. 28-29, 2008
Arizona National, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
54 holes, Par 71, 6,793 yards
Team Scores (16)
1. Tennessee...........................272 ....... 277 ..... 283...........832 (-20)
2. UNLV ................................278 ....... 282 ..... 275...........835 (-17)
3. UCLA .......................... 290 ......285 .... 272 ..........847 (-5)
First Round
UCLA d. Minnesota, 2-1-2: Erik Flores, U, halved Andy
Paulsen, Minn.; Philip Francis, U, d. Justin Kaplan, Minn., 4&2;
Clayton Rask, Minn., d. Craig Leslie, U, 3&2; Jason Kang, U,
halved Ben Pisani, Minn.; Kevin Chappell, U, d. Victor Almstron,
Minn., 3&2.
Top Individual
1. Kevin Chappell, UCLA. . 67 ........67 ...... 64 ........ 198 (-15)
2. Aaron Goldberg, SDSU ....67 ..........71 ....... 67............. 205 (-8)
3. Chris Paisley, Tenn. ............69 ..........67 ....... 69............. 205 (-8)
Second Round
UCLA d. Tennessee, 5-0: James Lee, U, d. Charles Ford, T,
1-up; Jason Kang, U, d. David Holmes, T, 3&2; Erik Flroes, U, d.
Phillip Pettitt, T, 2&1; Philip Francis, U, d. Chris Paisley, T, 2&1;
Kevin Chappell, U, d. Ben Spickard, T, 2-up.
Feb. 11-12, 2008
San Luis Rey Downs GC, CS San Marcos, Bonsall, CA
54 holes, Par 71, 6,750 yards
Third Round
UCLA d. Florida, 4-1: Erik Flores, U, d. Billy Horschel, F, 3&1;
Philip Francis, U, d. Tyler Brown, F, 19 holes; James Lee, U, d.
Manuel Villegas, F, 1-up; Toby Ragland, F, d. Jason Kang, U, 1-up;
Kevin Chappell, U, d. Arnold Vongvanij, F, 3&2.
Championship
UCLA d. Georgia Tech, 4-1: Philip Francis, U, d. Chesson
Hadley, GT, 2&1; Taylor Hall, GT, d. Erik Flores, U, 1-up; Kevin
Chappell, U, d. Cameron Tringale, GT, 2&1; Craig Leslie, U, d.
Paul Haley, GT, 3&1; James Lee, U, d. J.T. Griffin, GT, 3&2.
CORDEVALLE COLLEGIATE
Nov. 5-7, 2007
CordeValle CC, UCLA, San Martin, CA
54 holes (six-count-five format), Par 72, 7,119 yards
Team Scores (11)
1. UCLA .......................... 353 ......362 .... 353 ......1,068 (-12)
2. Stanford..............................363 ....... 362 ..... 354..........1,079 (-1)
3. USC.....................................363 ....... 362 ..... 362........ 1,087 (+7)
Individual Champions
T1. James Lee, UCLA. ......... 65 ........72 ...... 74 .......... 211 (-5)
Sihwan Kim, Stanford........74 ..........68 ....... 69............. 211 (-5)
Henrik Norlander, Aug. St 68 ..........72 ....... 71............. 211 (-5)
COUGAR INVITATIONAL
Team Scores (19)
1. Fresno State .......................294 ....... 292 ..... 291......... 877 (+13)
2. Pt. Loma Nazarene ..........300 ....... 293 ..... 292......... 885 (+21)
3. UCLA Blue Team ........ 304 ...... 291 .... 292 .......887 (+23)
Top Individuals
1. Grant Doverspike, FSU.......70 ..........69 ....... 69............. 208 (-8)
2. Sam Cyr, Pt. Loma .............74 ..........68 ....... 69............. 211 (-5)
3. Erik Flores, UCLA. ....... 72 ........71 ...... 69 .......... 212 (-4)
JOHN HAYT COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL
Feb. 17-19, 2008
Sawgrass CC, Univ. North Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
54 holes, Par 72, 6,926 yards
Team Scores (15)
1. Alabama .............................290 ....... 293 ..... 290........... 873 (+9)
2. UCLA .......................... 295 ......293 .... 289 .......877 (+13)
3. North Florida ....................296 ....... 289 ..... 301......... 886 (+22)
Top Individuals
1. Joel Sjoholm, Georgia St.....69 .......... 70........ 70 ..............209 (-7)
T2. Jason Kang, UCLA .........70 ....... 76 ......68 ......... 214 (-2)
Will Strickler, Florida .........71 ..........72 ....... 71............. 214 (-2)
CS BAKERSFIELD SPRING INVITATIONAL I
Feb. 25-26, 2008
Seven Oaks CC, CS Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
54 holes, Par 72, 7,008 yards
Team Scores (14)
1. CS Stanislaus .....................284 ....... 280 ..... 283...........847 (-17)
2. UCLA Blue Team ........ 285 ......279 .... 284 ........ 848 (-16)
3. Sonoma State.....................286 ....... 278 ..... 290...........854 (-10)
Individual Champion
1. Erik Flores, UCLA ......... 68 ........ 69 ...... 69 .........206 (-10)
2. Cr aig Lesl ie, UCLA* .... 69 ........70 ...... 68 ..........207 (-9)
two players tied for third.
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S 2007-2008 TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
USC INVITATIONAL
Mar. 3-4, 2008
North Ranch CC, USC, Westlake Village, CA
54 holes, Par 71, 6,993 yards
U.S. INTERCOLLEGIATE
Apr. 19-20
Stanford GC, Stanford Univ., Palo Alto, CA
54 holes, Par 70, 6,742 yards
Team Scores (14)
1. USC.....................................284 ....... 307 ..... 294......... 885 (+33)
2. Tennessee...........................318 ....... 286 ..... 285......... 889 (+37)
13. UCLA Blue Team .........313 ......303 .....316 .......932 (+80)
Team Scores (17)
1. USC.....................................266 ....... 287 ..... 275...........828 (-12)
2. Stanford..............................279 ....... 293 ..... 269........... 841 (+1)
T3. UCLA .......................... 284 ......290 .... 283 .......857 (+17)
Top Individuals
1. Tim Sluiter, USC ..................73 .......... 75........ 70 ............218 (+2)
2. Matt Giles, USC ..................68 ..........77 ....... 74........... 219 (+6)
four players tied for third.
Top Individuals
1. Rory Hie, USC. .....................62 ..........71 ....... 67...........200 (-10)
2. Kevin Chappell, UCLA ..69 ....... 71 ......69 ......... 208 (-2)
two other players tied for second
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS INTERCOLLEGIATE
PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 7-9, 2008
Southern Highlands, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV
54 holes, Par 72, 7,510 yards
Apr. 28-30, 2008
The Meadow Club, California, Fairfield, CA
72 holes (six-count-five format), Par 71, 6,686 yards
Team Scores (15)
1. UNLV ................................288 ....... 288 ..... 293........... 869 (+5)
2. Charlotte ............................289 ....... 289 ..... 293........... 871 (+7)
5. UCLA .......................... 288 ......296 .... 297 ....... 881 (+17)
Team Scores (10)
1. Arizona State ...........354 ..... 361.... 356 ....364 ........ 1,435 (+15)
2. USC...........................338 ..... 374.... 357 ....366 ........ 1,435 (+15)
4. UCLA .................. 348 ....361 ...372 ... 358 ...... 1,439 (+19)
Top Individuals
three players tied for first
T4 Erik Flores, UCLA .............70 ..........70 ....... 74............. 214 (-2)
Top Individuals
T1. Kevin Chappell, UCLA. . 70 ... 68 ....71 ....72......... 281 (-3)
Creighton Honeck, Ariz ....69 .... 69 .... 71 ..... 72........... 281 (-3)
three players tied for third
U.S. COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 24-26, 2008
The Golf Club of Georgia (Lakeside), Georgia Tech, Alpharetta, GA
54 holes, Par 72, 7,017 yards
Team Scores (15)
1. USC.....................................294 ....... 287 ..... 283..............864 (E)
2. Oklahoma State ................292 ....... 294 ..... 281........... 867 (+3)
7. UCLA .......................... 290 ......298 .... 294 .......882 (+18)
Top Individuals
1. Trent Leon, OSU .................69 .......... 69........ 70 ..............208 (-8)
two players tied for second.
T10 Kevin Chappell, UCLA . 69 ........75 ...... 74 .........218 (+2)
UCLA VS. COASTAL CAROLINA
Mar. 28, 2008
The Reserve GC, Coastal Carolina, Pawleys Island, SC
UCLA 5.0, Coastal Carolina 5.0
Individual Scores
Kevin Chappell, U, d. Tripp McAllister, CCU, 2-0; Erik Flores, U,
d. Cameron Hooper, CCU, 2-0; Dan Obremski, CCU, d. Lucas
Lee, U, 1.5-0.5; David Dannelly, CCU, d. Craig Leslie, U, 1.5-0.5;
Sam Lyons, CCU, d. Jason Kang, U, 2-0.
ADMINISTAFF ASU INVITATIONAL
Apr. 4-6, 2008
Champions Retreat GC, Augusta State, Evans, GA
36 holes, Par 72, 7,403 yards
NCAA WEST REGIONAL
May 15-17, 2008
Gold Mountain GC, Univ. Washington, Bremerton, WA
54 holes, Par 72t, 7,111 yards
Team Scores (27)
1. USC.....................................291 ....... 283 ..... 288............. 862 (-2)
2. Oregon ...............................289 ....... 290 ..... 285..............864 (E)
5. UCLA ...........................291 ......294 .....291 .......876 (+12)
Individual Champion
1. Joey Benedetti, Oregon. ......69 ..........69 ....... 69............. 207 (-9)
three players tied for second
T8. Erik Flores, UCLA ........ 73 ........70 ...... 71 .......... 214 (-2)
Kevin Chappell, UCLA . 71 ........72 ...... 71 .......... 214 (-2)
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP
May 28-31, 2008
Kampen Course, Purdue Univ., W. Lafayette, IN
72 holes, Par 72, 7,450 yards
Team Scores (30)
1. UCLA .................. 297 ... 293 ...298 ... 306 ...... 1,194 (+42)
2. Stanford....................309 ..... 288.... 296 ....302 ........ 1,195 (+43)
4. USC...........................297 ..... 294.... 300 ....305 ........ 1,196 (+44)
Top Individuals
1. Kevin Chappell, UCLA. . 69 ... 73 ... 68 ....73.........286 (-2)
T2 Nick Taylor, Washington ...75 .... 66 .... 73 ..... 75......... 289 (+1)
Jorge Campillo, Indiana .....75 .... 70 .... 72 ..... 72......... 289 (+1)
Team Scores (18)
1. UCLA .......................... 284 ......268 ...................552 (-24)
2. Georgia...............................290 ....... 278 ......................... 568 (-8)
3. East Tenn. St. ....................293 ....... 278 ......................... 569 (-7)
Individual Champion
1. Lucas Lee, UCLA........... 69 ........65 ................... 134 (-10)
2. Gareth Shaw, ETSU ...........69 ..........67 ......................... 136 (-8)
3. Adam Mitchell, Georgia. ...70 ..........68 ......................... 138 (-6)
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UCLA individuals competed in the Cal Poly Invitational, Mar.
27-28, and at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, Apr. 7-8. Those scores
are listed on pages 16 and 17.
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UCLA’S 2007-2008 INDIVIDUAL SCORES
Tournament
Date/Course (Par)
Kevin
Chappell
Erik
Flores
Lucas
Lee
Craig
Leslie
Jason
Kang
B10/P10 Challenge
Oct. 21-22
Chambers Bay (72)
72
67
76 2nd
69 (I)
78
69 T3
80
73
72 T16
70
72
74 T3
73
75
78 T20
CordeValle Coll.
Nov. 5-7
CordeValle CC (72)
72
71
69 T4th
74
76
69 T25
70
76
78 T40
77
69
71 T16
79 (I)
74
76 T54
PING/Arizona
Jan. 28-29
Arizona National (71)
67
67
64 1st
74 (I)
79
74 T69
74
73
72 T31
79
71
72 T45
78
74
66 T26
77
72
78 T54
74
77
75 T38
70
76
68 T2
72 (I)
69
68 5th
69 (I)
70
68 2nd
Cougar Invite
Feb. 11-12
San Luis Rey Downs (72)
John Hayt
Feb. 17-19
Sawgrass CC (72)
72
71
69 3rd
76
70
73 T12
CS Bakersfield Invite
Feb. 25-26
Seven Oaks CC (72)
68
69
69 1st
USC Collegiate
Mar. 3-4
North Ranch CC (71)
78
68
DQ
So. Highlands Coll.
Mar. 7-9
Southern Highlands (72)
77
78
71 T36
70
70
74 T4
U.S. Coll. Champs
Mar. 24-26
TGC of Georgia (72)
69
75
74 T10
75
72
72 T13
Augusta St. Invite
Apr. 4-6
Champ. Retreat (72)
70
68 T3
71
67 T3
74
74
77 T31
72
75
78 T31
73
72
75 T21
73
80
73 T40
75
79
75 T51
69
65 1st
79
68 T47
Wyoming Cowboy
Apr. 6-7
Talking Stick GC (70)
69 (I)
70
64 T2
U.S. Intercollegiate
Apr. 19-20
Stanford GC (70)
69
71
68 T2
69
77
71 T25
72
68
70 T7
72 (I)
76
71 T29
76
76
74 T51
Pac-10 Champs
Apr. 28-30
The Meadow Club
Par 71
70
68
71
72 2nd
72
76
76
75 T47
67
73
76
71 T13
71
73
74
70 T16
70
74
80
79 T53
NCAA W. Regional
May 15-17
Gold Mountain (72)
71
72
71 T8
73
70
71 T8
74
78
76 T71
77
76
74 T63
NCAA Champs
May 28-31
Kampen Course (72)
Purdue University
69
73
68
76 1st
76
75
76
78 T33
79
72
80
80 T60
76
80
74
76 T38
Total Strokes/Rounds
Scoring Average
(To par)
2415/34
71.0
(-20)
2686/37
72.5
(+35)
2640/36
73.3
(+63)
2726/37
73.6
(+75)
2073/28
74.0
(+76)
Team Statistics
Chappell
Flores
L. Lee
Leslie
Kang
Tournament Wins............................... 2 ........................................1 ...................................1 ................................ 0 ................................ 0
Top 10 Finishes .................................. 9 ........................................6 ...................................3 ................................ 2 ................................ 2
Top 20 Finishes .................................. 10 ......................................7 ...................................5 ................................ 4 ................................ 3
Rounds Under Par .............................. 19 ......................................15 .................................8 ................................ 8 ................................ 6
Rounds Under 70 ............................... 12 ......................................9 ...................................7 ................................ 4 ................................ 4
Counter Pct. ....................................... 32/34 (94%) ......................31/34 (91%) .................25/34 (74%) .............. 24/30 (80%) .............. 17/22 (77%)
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UCLA’S 2007-2008 INDIVIDUAL SCORES
Tournament
Date/Course (Par)
Connor
Driscoll
James
Lee
B10/P10 Challenge
Oct. 21-22
Chambers Bay (72)
79
78
76 T45
CordeValle Coll.
Nov. 5-7
CordeValle CC (72)
72 (I)
72
71 T9
Brandon
Christianson
Ben
Choe
Philip
Francis
77 (I)
76
71 T13
82 (I)
77
75 T45
73 (I)
78
73 T13
65
72
74 T1st
82 (I)
78
79 66th
72
74
70 T13
PING/Arizona
Jan. 28-29
Arizona National (71
Cougar Invite
Feb. 11-12
SL Rey Downs (72)
71
76
70 T23
78
75
80 T44
77
69
80 T14
77
76
71 T12
78
78
72 T26
John Hayt
Feb. 17-19
Sawgrass CC (72)
75
74
73 T21
CS Bakersfield Invite
Feb. 25-26
Seven Oaks CC (72)
72
72
78 T31
75
67
72 14th
71
71
71 T11
74
74
72 27th
USC Collegiate
Mar. 3-4
North Ranch CC (71)
72
82
80 T56
82
WD
81
87
78
77 T72
81
75
78 T56
Southern Highlands Coll.
Mar. 7-9
Southern Highlands (72)
CP SLO Intercoll.
Mar. 27-28
Cypress Ridge (72)
72
77
75 T27
79 (I)
77
72 T23
77 (I)
76
78 T36
77 (I)
82
76 T51
81 (I)
79
77 T56
Augusta St. Invite
Apr. 4-6
Champ. Resort (72)
Wyoming Cowboy
Apr. 7-8
Talking Stick GC (70)
76 (I)
71
70 T7
74
70 T23
73 (I)
71
80 T96
76 (I)
68
74 T66
72 (I)
70
68 T19
82 (I)
82
75 T118
U.S. Intercollegiate
Apr. 19-20
Stanford GC (70)
74
74
74 T38
Pac-10 Champs
Apr. 28-30
The Meadow Club
Par 71
70
73
75
70 T16
NCAA W. Regional
May 15-17
Gold Mountain (72)
73
76
75 T46
NCAA Championship
May 28-31
Kampen Course (72)
Purdue University
76
73
80
76 T33
Total Strokes/Rounds
Scoring Average
(To Par)
1589/21
75.6
(+86)
1488/20
74.4
(+56)
1124/15
74.9
(+53)
1631/21
77.6
(+128)
2503/34
73.6
(+68)
Team Statistics
Driscoll
Lee
Christianson
Choe
Francis
Totals
Tournament Wins ............................... 0 ....................................... 1 ................................ 0 .................................... 0 ..................................... 0 ..............................5
Top 10 Finishes ................................... 1 ....................................... 1 ................................ 0 .................................... 0 ..................................... 1 ..............................25
Top 20 Finishes ................................... 1 ....................................... 4 ................................ 3 .................................... 0 ..................................... 4 ..............................41
Rounds Under Par............................... 1 ....................................... 5 ................................ 5 .................................... 0 ..................................... 7 ..............................74
Rounds Under 70 ................................ 0 ....................................... 4 ................................ 1 .................................... 0 ..................................... 0 ..............................41
Counter Pct. ....................................... 7/12 (58%) ....................... 9/11 (82%) ................ 8/9 (89%) ..................... 7/9 (78%) ....................... 26/28 (93%)............—
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UCLA ON THE PGA TOUR
UCLA has produced many outstanding golfers, including the likes of
PGA TOUR members Corey Pavin,
Duffy Waldorf,
Scott McCarron,
Tom Pernice Jr.,
Steve Pate, Brandt
Jobe, Jay Delsing,
John Merrick and
Parker McLachlin.
These nine players
have won more than
$60 million in their
careers through the
2008 season.
PGA career, Waldorf has won more than $11 million, including more
than $1.4 million in 2004. He tied for fifth at the 1996 Masters and
tied for ninth at the 1994 U.S. Open. Duffy was inducted into the
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002.
One of the most
successful players
on the TOUR, Corey Pavin, was a
two-time first-team
All-American, the
Pacific-10 Conference and NCAA
Player of the Year
in 1982, and the
’82 Pac-10 individual champion.
He won 11 collegiate tournaments
while at UCLA and
Corey Pavin
participated in the
1981 Walker Cup
and the 1982 Masters and U.S. Open while still a collegian. In 1995,
Pavin won his first “major” — the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
His clutch four-wood to five feet
on the 18th hole and subsequent
par secured a two-shot victory over
Greg Norman. He qualified for
the PGA TOUR in 1983, and in
1984, he won his first professional
tournament. He has won 27 professional tournaments (12 on the
international circuit), including
the 1994 and 1995 Los Angeles
Opens and the 2006 U.S. Bank
Championship in Milwaukee. He
played on the victorious 1991 and
’93 U.S. Ryder Cup teams and has
earned more than $14 million. He
finished 1991 as the PGA’s leading
money winner and was named the
TOUR’s Player of the Year that
season. On Dec. 11, 2008, Pavin
was named captain of the 2010
U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Duffy Waldorf
18
A Bruin golf letterman from 198285, Duffy Waldorf was a two-time
NCAA All-American and the 1985
College Player of the Year. As a
senior in 1985, Waldorf won the
Pac-10 title and earned a spot on
the U.S. Walker Cup team. He has
won four times on the PGA TOUR,
including the 2000 National Car
Rental Golf Classic. In his 23-year
Former Bruin Scott McCarron, who played at UCLA from 1985-88,
won his first professional tournament—the 1996 Freeport-McDermott
Classic and tied for 10th at the Masters that season. McCarron, who won
the 1997 and 2001 BellSouth Classics and recorded Top 10 finishes at
the ’97 U.S. Open and PGA Championships, has won more than $10
million on the TOUR.
In 2003, McCarron
won more than $1.2
million with two Top
10 finishes, including a
second place finish at the
Las Vegas Invitational.
In 2008, following an
injury the previous year,
McCarron won nearly
$1 million to retain his
TOUR card.
Tom Pernice Jr., a
former two-time AllAmerican and 1982
UCLA graduate, enjoyed one of his best
seasons in 2006. He
won more than $2 million, recording six Top
10 finishes, including a Scott McCarron
runner-up finish at the
Fed Ex St. Jude Classic.
In 2001, he won over $1.3 million, including a victory at The International. In 1999, he won his first tournament, the Buick Open, by
firing a final round
65 to win by one shot
over Tom Lehman at
the Warwick Hills
Golf and Country
Club in Grand Blanc,
MI. In 1998, he finished second in the
AT&T Pebble Beach
National Pro Am,
tied for 11th at the
Greater Vancouver
Open and placed
16th at the Sprint International. In 2004
he won more than
$1.4 million and
finished among the
Top 10 five times. In
2005, he recorded his Former UCLA All-American Tom Pernice
fourth million dollar won his first tournament in 1999. He hasseason by winning won more than $10 million in his career.
more than $1.3 million in prize money.
In 2008, his 26th on TOUR, he recorded five Top 10 results and
won more than $1.1 million. In his career, he has won more than
$12 million.
Brandt Jobe, a 21-year PGA professional, played for the Bruins from
1985-88 and helped lead UCLA to its first NCAA team championship in men’s golf. His second place individual finish at the NCAAs
that season was the highest by a UCLA player until Kevin Chappell
won last year’s title. As a professional, he has won over $6 million and
added nine international victories. In 2005, he finished 25th on the
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UCLA ON THE PGA TOUR
money list with more than $1.7
million in earnings.
Always a tough competitor, Steve
Pate lettered from 1980-83, winning four college tournaments.
In 1983, Pate won the Pacific-10
Championship and earned firstteam All-America honors. He won
six PGA tournaments in more
than 20 years as a professional and
competed on both the U.S. Kirin
Cup Team (1988) and the winning
U.S. Ryder Cup team in 1991. A
wrist injury kept him off the Tour
in 1997, but he recovered in time to
win the 1998 CVS Charity Classic
and earn a spot as a captain’s pick
on the victorious 1999 Ryder Cup
team. He has career earnings of
more than $8 million.
home $100,000. For the year, he won more than $208,000, recorded
four Top 10 finishes and made 20 of 26 cuts. In his rookie PGA Tour
season of 2007, he earned nearly $650,000, made 16 cuts and finished
129th on the money list. In 2008, Merrick earned nearly $1.3 million,
and tied for fifth at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
Another former Bruin, Parker McLachlin (UCLA ’02) earned more
than $625,000 on the PGA and Nationwide tours in 2007. In his first
season on the PGA TOUR in 2008, he won the Reno-Tahoe Invitational
and earned almost $1.3 million to rank 68th on the money list.
John Merrick
Another UCLA All-American, Jay
Delsing, was a key member of two Pacific-10 title teams. He was a
three-time all-conference selection and earned first-team All-America
honors in 1982 and second team acclaim
in 1983. During his All-America years,
he captured seven collegiate tournament
titles. He has won more than $3 million
on the PGA TOUR, tied for second at the
1995 FedEx St. Jude Classic and finished
eighth at the 1994 Los Angeles Open. His
best finish in 1998 was a tie for ninth in
the Bell Canadian Open.
Former All-American and Pac-10
Conference champion John Merrick
(UCLA ’04) earned his PGA Tour card by
finishing among the top money winners
on the 2006 Nationwide Tour. Merrick
won the Peek ’n Peak Classic and took
Parker McLachlin
Jim Albus, a 1965 UCLA graduate, was the head professional at the
Piping Rock Club on Long Island for 14 years before choosing to play
on the Champions Tour full-time in 1990. He won six tournaments,
including the 1998 GTE Classic. His best season was 1994, when he
won the Vantage At The Dominion and the Bank of Boston Senior
Classic and earned $1.2 million. Some of his other Champions Tour
victories include titles at the 1991 Ford Senior Players Championship
and the 1993 GTE Suncoast Classic. A member of the Metropolitan
(NY) PGA Hall of Fame, Albus has won more than $6 million in his
professional career.
UCLA’S PGA TOUR LEGACY
Years on
Golfer
Tour
Jim Albus
18*
Jay Delsing
25
Brandt Jobe
21
Scott McCarron
17
Parker McLachlin
6
John Merrick
5
Corey Pavin
27
Steve Pate#
20
Tom Pernice
26
Duffy Waldorf
23
Totals
—
Career
Earnings
$ 6.3M
3.5M
6.3M
10.5M
1.9M
1.9M
14.6M
8M
12.6M
11.6M
$77.2M
Victories
9
2
11
7
1
1
27
6
2
7
73
*Champions Tour. #Inactive.
M–indicates millions
DISTINGUISHED UCLA AMATEURS
UCLA’S U.S. AMATEUR PUBLINKS CHAMPIONS
UCLA’S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS
1951
1953
1936
1946
1954
1960
1961
1987
2001
2003
Dave Stanley
Ted Richards
UCLA’S U.S. WALKER CUP PARTICIPANTS
1961
1982
Bobby Gardner
Corey Pavin
UCLA’S CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS
1937
1938
1947
1984
Roger Kelly
Roger Kelly
Bobby Gardner
Duffy Waldorf
Roger Kelley
Bobby Gardner
Ted Richards
Ben Alyea
Ted Richards
Greg Starkman
John Merrick
Roy Moon
The 1961 United States Walker Cup Team
at Seattle Golf Club in Seattle, WA. (lr): Charles Coe, Deane Beaman, Robert
(Bobby) Gardner, William Hyndman III,
Jack Nicklaus, Charles B. Smith and unknown. (Copyright Unknown/Courtesy
USGA Museum)
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UCLA GOLF LETTERMEN
A
D
I
Jorgen Aker, 1992-93
Claude Akins, 1976
Ben Alyea, 1949-50
Trevor Arts, 1994-95-96
Daniel Dalton, na
John Darrah, 1960
Clifford Davis, 1963
Douglas De Heras, na
Jay Delsing, 1980-81-82-83
John Denny, 1976-77-79
Perry Dickey, r
Brandon DiTullio, 1997-98, 00-01
Jerry DiTullio, 1968-69-70-71
Connor Driscoll, 2008
Daniel Im, 2005-06-07
E
K
B
Mark Badraun, na
Louis Bartoletti, 1981-82-83
Doug Batty, 2002-03
Craig Bough, 1966
Regan Bayless, na
Brad Bell, 1983-84
Mike Bellmar. 1971-72-73
Joe Bendetti. na
Larry Benson, 1966-67-68-69
Kenneth Berris, 1965
Seymour Black. 1951
Steven Blancarte. 1973-74-75-76
Charles Blek, 1964
George Blek. na
Cameron Blount, 1997
Gary Boatwright, 1975-76
Brian Bock, 1991-92-93, 95
Kevin Bodlovich, 1999-00
Adam Booth, na
Bill Borden. 1977
Ben Bost. 1997
John Charles Bowen, 1972-73
Travis Brasher, na
Don Briggs, 1966-67-68
David Brown, na
Stephen Brown, 1969-70, 72
Pat Brown, 1989
Patrick Brownfield, 1991-92
Stephen Burnett, na
C
Michael Cairns, 1992-93-94
Bob Call, 1981
Peter Campbell, 2004-05-06-07
James Carson, na
Dean Catalano, 1989
Kevin Chappell, 2005-06-07-08
Bob Chase, 1953
Brandon Christianson, 2005-06-07-08
Dave Christoffersen, 1965
Peter Chun, na
Kevin Claborn, 1991-92-93
James Collart, 1963-64
John Collet, na
William Cooper, 1964
Steve Conway, 2001-02-03-04
Jeff Cracolice, na
Michael Cress, 1991-92
Tim Cruikshank, 1988-89-91
LEGEND
Three sources were used for this list: the Varsity
Club database, lettermen’s lists compiled by
coaches dating back to 1962, and results.
In some instances, players are listed as
lettermen based only on their results in
competitions.
na—Player listed in Varsity Club database,
but not on the coach’s list of lettermen. They
may have earned a letter prior to 1962, but
no record exists.
r—Player listed on the roster only.
20
Bill Eaton, 1969-70-71
James Elling, na
Craig Engstrand, 1969-70
F
Billy Faeth, na
Joel Farkas, na
David Figueroa, na
Bill Finestone, r
Steven Fink, 1977-78
Jerry Fischkes, 1964
Seamus Fitzpatrick, na
Erik Flores, 2006-07-08
Bill Foote, 1956
Richard Foote, 1958-59
Roger Fox, na
Ken Fox, na
Philip Francis, 2008
Harry Freund, 1986-87-88
Ross Fulgentis, 1998-99-00
G
Gregory Garbero, 1988-89-90-91
Bob Gardner, 1947-48
Paul Garry, na
Arthur Gates, na
Brent Gaulke, na
Neil Gendel, na
Ted Gleason, 1991-92-93
James Goodman, na
Richard Grafman, 1963
Bob Grassa, na
Lance Graville, 1993-94-95
Richard Greenwood, 1986-87-88-89
Gary Griffin, 1965
Rene Grivel, 1970-71
John Groper, na
Lawrence Grossman, na
John Grund, 1980
James Guggia, 1969
Roger Gunn, 1983-84-85
H
Bob Hamlett, 1982
Rich Handy, na
Charlie Harris, 2007
Lynn Harris, na
Terry Hartshorn, 1964-65-66
Steve Haynes, 1988-89-90-91
Chris Heintz, 2004-05-06-07
Erik Helmstetter, 1983
Fredrik Henge, na
Guy Hertfelder, 1983
Justin Hicks, 1993
Mike Higgins, 1964-65-66-67
Eric Hinkelman, na
Mike Holmes, na
Joe Horacek, 1963
Scott Houston, na
Roger Howitt, na
Anthony Hughes, 1975
Darren Humphrey, 1996-97
J
Jack Jenkins, 1989
Sang-Eun Ji, 2001-02-03
Brandt Jobe, 1985-86-87
Jeffery Johnson, 1981-82
Travis Johnson, 2000-01, 03-04
James Johnson, 1988-89
Steve Jones, 2003
Jason Kang, 2007-08
Brian Kaufman, 1963-64-65-66
Douglas Kazanjian, na
Jeff Keen, na
Vic Kelley, Jr., 1965
Vic Kelley, Sr. 1934-35-36
Jerry Kestenberg, 1960
Christopher Kim, na
Albert Kim, na
Tony Kim, na
Justin Kim, na
J.T. Kohut, 2000-01
L
Greg Lane. na
Bobby Lasken, 1985-86-87-88
Peter Lazlo, 1969-70-71
Kevin Leach, 1984-85, 1987-88
Richard Lebby, 1972-73-74
Roberto Lebreja, 1986, 87-88-89
Dave Ledbetter, 1964-65-66
Edward Lee, 1996-97-98
James Lee, 2006-07-08
Lucas Lee, 2006-07-08
Brian Leitgeb, na
Craig Leslie, 2005-06-07-08
Lloyd Lessor, 1963
Mark Levander, 1984-85
Spencer Levin, 2003
Peter Libkind, 1964
Mitch Lieber, 1981
Robert Lippman, na
Richard Logan, 1966-67-68
Eric Lohman, 1994-95-96
Mike Long, na
Scott Lorenz, 1983, 1986
Alan Loveless, 1964
Paul Loveless, 1963-64
Brad Lozares, 1967-68
M
Warren MacGregor, 1972-73-74-75
Ian Macnaughton, na
Tom Madison, 1965
Brian Mahon, 1983-84-85-86
Paul Marchewka, 1969-70
Matt Marshall, 2005-06
Robert Marten, 1977-78-79
Richard Matteoli, 1972-73-74
Scott McCarron, r
Mike McCarthy, 1989
Jeff McGraw, 1998-99-00
Parker McLachlin, 1999-00-01-02
Dennis McNeal, 1966, 1968
Brian McShane, na
Alfred Melanson, na
John Merrick, 2001-02-03-04
Mason Merrins, r
Mark Metzger, 1983-84
Michael Miller, 1994-95-96
Norman Mogil, 1966
Chris Monroe, na
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UCLA GOLF LETTERMEN
Roy Moon, 2001-02-03-04
Bill Moore, 1960
Bob Moorefield, 1948
William Mott, 1960
Breene Murphy, 2003-04
N
Austin Na, na
James Nello, 1989
Robert Newton, na
Tom Nixon, 1991-92-93
Jay Novak, na
O
Paul Ohshima, na
Jerry O’Neal, 1948-49-50
Timothy O’Neill, na
Rob Oosterhaus, 1995-96
Gary Osheroff, na
P
Jeffrey Padilla, r
Steve Pate, 1980-81, 83
Corey Pavin, 1978-79-80, 1982
John Peck, 1975-76-77
John Perles, 1981-82-83
Tom Pernice, 1978-79-80-81
James Porter, 1971-72-73-74
John Poucher, 2003-04-05-06
Q
Manuel Quezada, na
R
Thomas Randolph, 1977, 1979-80
Mike Reidel, 1985
Mark Reider, 1973-74-75
Joakim Renstrom, 2004-05
Oliver Rheinfurth, 1981-82-83
Kevin Rhoads, 1993-94-95
David Rhorer, 1985-86-87
Don Rindfleisch, 1975
Owen Rogers, na
Dick Runkle, 1948-49
S
Dick Sader, 1965
Thomas Saliba, na
Mark Sander, na
Byron Schlagenhauf, 1996-97-98-99
Scott Schrader, 1989
John Segelke, na
Jason Semelsberger, 97-98-99-00
Bill Shelton, 1948
Brad Sherfy, 1977-78
Martin Shibata, 1975
Len Shonka, 1976
Kyle Shoren, 1996-97
Jeff Short, 1976-77-78-79
Roy Signer, 1946
Howard Simon, 1963
Stephen Simpkin, r
Kevin Smith, 1968
Charlie Smith, na
Wesley Smith, 1963
Larry Smith, 1963
Stuart Smith, 1981-82, 1984
David Solomon, 1991-92-93
Rob Stanger, r
Dave Stanley, 1950
Greg Starkman, 1983-84-85
Ray Steelsmith, 1950-51
Robert Sullivan, 1986-87-89-90
Robert Swenson, na
T
Ken Tanigawa, 1996-89-90
Tom Tatham, 1969
Bruce Taylor, na
Ken Teel, 1977, 1981
Rick Tempkin, 1976
William Thomas, na
Tom Thompson, 1960
Donald Truett, 1969-70-71-72
V
Tony Valdivia, 1949
Alberto Valenzuela, 1984-85-86
Dennis Ventry, na
Edwin Venturini, na
Michael Vera, 1997-98-99-00
Rafael Villegas, 1965-66
W
Stephen Wagner. 1997-98, 2000-01
Duffy Waldorf, 1981-82, 1984-85
Fred Warren, 1969-70
Thomas Weede, na
Bob Whitaker, na
Chuck “Choo” White, 1977-78-79-80
Stephen White, 1972
Clinton Whitelaw, 1990
Kent Wiese, 1988-89-90-91
William Willson, na
Al Wilson, 1975-76
Robert Winslow, 1968-69-70
Marc Witzer, na
Wells Wohlwend, 1950-51
Y
Mickey Yokoi, 1978-79-80, 1982
WHERE ARE THEY NOW …
Brad Bell
1981-84
President, Brad
Bell Golf Course
Design
Rancho Cordova,
CA
Dean Catalano
1988-89
Vice President,
Financial Advistor,
Sanford Bernstein Brad Bell
Pacific Palisades,
CA
John Denny
1975-79
Family Law Attorney, Minyard and
Morris, LLP
Newport Beach, CA
Joel Farkas
1981
Chairmain, JF Companies, Real Estate
Development
Paradise Valley, AZ
William Finestone, ESQ
1962
Attorney
Los Angeles, CA
2008-0 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
Rich Greenwood
1984-89
President, TourGolf
Manhattan Beach,
CA
John Grund
1980
President, Grund
Guide Golf Services
Rich Greenwood
Asuza, CA
Roger Gunn
1984-87
PGA Teaching Professional
Oak Park, CA
Terry Hartshorn
1963-66
Consultant and Personal Coach
Newport Coast, CA
Scott Lorenz
1984
Vice President, Real Estate Development
LaCañada, CA
Mike Reider
1973-75
Senior Vice President and Industry Manager, Union Bank of California
Simi Valley, CA
David Rhorer
1984-87
Program Manager,
Commerical Aircraft Interiors
Mission Viejo, CA
Ray Steelsmith
1950-51
Retired Insurance
Executive
Hot Springs, AR
Mickey Yokoi
Kevin C. Smith
1968-69
Smith-Kandal
Insurance/Real Estate
Brawley ,CA
Chuck White
1976-1980
Bank Executive, Voice-over Actor
Los Alamitos, CA
Mickey Yokoi
1978-82
Assistant Men’s Golf Coach, Arizona State
Uni versity
Tempe, AZ
*Years listed are years on campus.
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UCLA GOLF SCORING RECORDS
SINGLE SEASON TEAM TOURNAMENT VICTORIES
LOWEST INDIVIDUAL ROUND
13—1981-82
11—1984-85, 2005-06
9—2003-04
7—2002-03
62 — Roy Moon, 2nd round, 2003 TaylorMade Classic
63 — John Merrick, final round, 2003 Pac-10 Championship
64 — Kevin Chappell, final round, 2008 PING Arizona; Erik Flores,
1st round, 2007 NCAA West Regional; Steve Conway, 1st
round, 2001 Cleveland Classic;
B.J. Schlagenhauf, final round, 1998 Jerry Pate Invitational
54-HOLE TEAM SCORING RECORD
822 — 2007 NCAA West Regional (-42)
830 — 2003 UOP Invitational (-34)
LOWEST INDIVIDUAL ROUND TO PAR
822 — 2007 NCAA West Regional (-42)
830 — 2003 UOP Invitational (-34)
63 — (-9) John Merrick, 2003 Pac-10 Championship
62 — (-8) Roy Moon, 2003 TaylorMade Classic
64 — (-8) Erik Flores, 2007 NCAA West Regional
(-8) B.J. Schalgenhauf, 1998 Jerry Pate Invitational
CAREER TOURNAMENT VICTORIES
SINGLE-SEASON VICTORIES
54-HOLE TEAM SCORING RECORD TO PAR
11 —
9 —
7 —
5 —
Corey Pavin (1978-82)
Duffy Waldorf (1981-85)
Jay Delsing (1980-83)
Kevin Chappell (2005--08)
Lucas Lee (2006-08)
4 — Chuck White (1977-80)
Steve Pate (1980-83)
3 — Steve Conway (2001-04)
54-HOLE INDIVIDUAL RECORD
198 — Kevin Chappell, 2008 PING Arizona (67-67-64)
199 — Duffy Waldorf, 1985 Stanford Invitational (67-67-65)
200 — Steve Conway, 2003 MacKenzie Invitational (67-65-68)
201 — Kevin Chappell, 2007 NCAA West Regional (66-68-67)
202 — Jay Delsing, 1981 LSU Invitational (71-66-65)
204 — B.J. Schlagenhauf, 1998 Jerry Pate Invitational (71-69-64)
205 — Peter Campbell, 2004 Gold Rush (69-68-68); Roy Moon, 2003
MacKenzie Invitational (68-68-69); Roy Moon, 2003 Wildcat
Invitational (65-70-70); Brandt Jobe, 1987 Burns Invitational
(69-68-68)
7
6
5
4
—
—
—
—
Duffy Waldorf (1984-85)
Corey Pavin (1978-79)
Corey Pavin (1981-82)
Steve Pate (1982-83)
Jay Delsing (1981-82)
3 — Jay Delsing (1982-83)
2 — Lucas Lee (2005-06, 2006-07)
Kevin Chappell (2006-07; 2007-08)
Steve Conway (2002-03)
B.J. Schlagenhauf (1998-99)
Rich Greenwood (1986-87)
Jeff Johnson (1981-82)
SINGLE-SEASON SCORING AVERAGE
71.0
71.2
71.4
71.52
71.56
71.63
71.67
71.7
71.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Kevin Chappell (2007-08, -20)
Travis Johnson (2003-04)
Duffy Waldorf (1984-85)
Corey Pavin (1981-82)
Kevin Chappell (2006-07)
Steve Conway (2002-03)
Jay Delsing (1981-82)
Lucas Lee (2006-07)
John Merrick (2002-03)
Former All-American Kevin
Chappell (2005-08) set the
single-season school record for
scoring average and the UCLA
54-hole mark in 2008. In 34
rounds, he was 20-under par.
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA IN THE PACIFIC-10 CONFERENCE
Since 1978, 41 different UCLA golfers have been selected to the Pacific-10
All-Conference Team. Below are UCLA’s all-conference members since
the Pac-10 initiated the awards.
1978 — First Team: Chuck White, Brad Sherfy; Second Team: Corey
Pavin
1979 — First Team: Corey Pavin*, Chuck White and Tom Randolph;
Second Team: Jeff Short and Tom Pernice
1980 — First Team: Tom Pernice*; Second Team: Corey Pavin and
Mickey Yokoi
1981 — Second Team: Jay Delsing and Tom Pernice
1982 — First Team: Corey Pavin*, Jay Delsing and Mickey Yokoi;
Second Team: Jeff Johnson
1983 — First Team: Jay Delsing, Steve Pate*, and John Perles; Second
Team: Brad Bell
1984 — First Team: Duffy Waldorf; Second Team: Brad Bell
1985 — First Team: Duffy Waldorf* and Roger Gunn; Second Team:
Kevin Leach and Brandt Jobe
1986 — Second Team: Alberto Valenzuela
1987 — First Team: Brandt Jobe, Kevin Leach; Second Team: Rich
Greenwood; Honorable Mention: Bob Lasken
1988 — First Team: Kevin Leach; Second Team: Bob Lasken
1989 — Honorable Mention: Rob Sullivan
1990 — Second Team: Rob Sullivan; Honorable Mention: Clinton
Whitelaw
1993 — Second Team: Ted Gleason; Honorable Mention: Justin Hicks,
Jorgen Aker and Kevin Claborn
1994 — Honorable Mention: Kevin Claborn
1995 — Honorable Mention: Eric Lohman and Kevin Rhoads
1996 — Second Team: Mike Miller; Honorable Mention: Eric
Lohman
1997 — Second Team: Brandon DiTullio
1998 — First Team: Byron Schlagenhauf; Second Team: Brandon
DiTullio; Honorable Mention: Ross Fulgentis, Jason Semelsberger
1999 — First Team: Byron Schlagenahuf; Second Team: Jeff McGraw;
Honorable Mention: Jason Semelsberger
2000 — Second Team: Brandon DiTullio; Honorable Mention: Jason
Semelsberger, Parker McLachlin and Travis Johnson
2001 — Honorable Mention: Parker McLachlin
2002 — Second Team: John Merrick; Honorable Mention: Breene
Murphy
2003 — First Team: Steve Conway, John Merrick; Second Team: Roy
Moon; Honorable Mention: Travis Johnson
2004 — First Team: Travis Johnson; Second Team: Steve Conway, John
Merrick; Honorable Mention: John Poucher.
2005 — Second Team: Daniel Im; Honorable Mention: Kevin Chappell.
2006 — First Team: Erik Flores, Daniel Im; Second Team: Kevin
Chappell, Chris Heintz; Honorable Mention: Lucas Lee.
2007 — First Team: Kevin Chappell; Second Team: Lucas Lee; Honorable Mention: Daniel Im
2008 — First Team: Kevin Chappell*, Erik Flores; Honorable Mention:
Philip Francis
UCLA’S PAC-10 TEAM CHAMPIONS
1983
UCLA’S ALL-PAC-10 ACADEMIC SELECTIONS
Peter Campbell
2007 Honorable Mention
Brandon DiTullio
2000 First Team, 1998 Second Team
Chris Heintz
2005 and 2007 Honorable Mention, 2006 Second Team
Justin Hicks
1993 Second Team
Travis Johnson
2001 Honorable Mention, 2003 First Team, 2004 Second
Team
Joakim Renstrom
2005 Honorable Mention
Kevin Rhodes
1995 First Team
UCLA’S PAC-10 GOLFERS OF THE YEAR
*Player of the Year
1982
2006 Pac-10 Champion Daniel Im
1985
2003
2006
1979 — Corey Pavin
1980 — Tom Pernice
1982 — Corey Pavin
1983 — Steve Pate
1985 — Duffy Waldorf
2008 — Kevin Chappell
UCLA’S INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1970 — Pete Lazlo (74-70-71-76—291)
1982 — Corey Pavin (67-67-69-70 — 273)
1983 — Steve Pate (75-74-67-74— 290)
1985 — Duffy Waldorf (71-70-71-67—279)
2003 — John Merrick (74-70-69-63—276)
2006 — Daniel Im (67-68-70-72—277)
2008-0 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S PAC-10 COACHES OF THE YEAR
1982 — Eddie Merrins
1983 — Eddie Merrins
1998 — Brad Sherfy
2003 — O. D. Vincent
2006 — O. D. Vincent
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UCLA’S ALL-TIME PAC-10 RESULTS
2008 at Fairfield, CA (California, The Meadow Club)
2002 at Corvallis, OR (Oregon State, Trysting Tree GC)
Team Champion: USC
Individual Champion: Crieghton Honeck, Arizona
UCLA—4th. 1.439. Kevin Chappell (70-68-71-72—281, T-1st, lost in playoff); Lucas Lee
(67-73-76-71—287, T-13); Craig Leslie (71-73-74-70—288, T-16); Philip Francis
(70-73-75-70—288, T-16); Erik Flores (72-76-76-75—299, T-47); Jason Kang (70-7480-79—T-53).
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Jim Seki, Stanford
UCLA — 4th, 1469. Breene Murphy (72-73-73-71—289, T-7); John Merrick (74-74-7769—294, T-23); Parker McLachlin (74-74-74-73—295, T-25); John Poucher (73-76-7870—297, T-29); Steve Conway (75-77-75-77—304, T-45).
2007 at Eugene, OR (Oregon, Eugene CC)
Team Champion: USC
Individual Champion: Jamie Lovemark, USC
UCLA—2nd. 1.425. Daniel Im (71-69-67-73—280, 5th); Kevin Chappell (71-69-73-70—283,
8th); Lucas Lee (72-71-72-71—286, T-12); Jason Kang (70-73-73-71—287, T-14); Erik
Flores (75-71-75-72—293, T-31); Craig Leslie (71-75-78-74—298, T-46).
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Ricky Barnes, Arizona
UCLA — 5th, 1430. Travis Johnson (69-71-71-72—283, T-12); Parker McLachlin ((73-65-7275—285, T-19); J.T. Kohut (73-73-72-71—289, T-31); John Merrick (68-69-78-75—
290, T-34); Steve Conway (77-70-69-76—292, T-37); Roy Moon (74-72-79-71—296,
T-49).
2006 at Palm Desert, CA (USC, Big Horn CC)
2000 at Tempe, AZ (Arizona State, Karsten Golf Course)
Team Champion: UCLA
Individual Champion: Daniel Im, UCLA
UCLA—1st. 1.420. Daniel Im (67-68-70-72—277, 1st); Chris Heintz (70-69-74-70—283,
T-6); Erik Flores (70-74-69-76—289, T-15): Kevin Chappell (69-74-73-74—290, T-17);
James Lee (73-70-76-72—291, T-21); Lucas Lee (75-67-78-73—293, T-26).
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Paul Casey, Arizona State
UCLA — 8th, 1455. Travis Johnson (69-70-65-75—279, T-5); Brandon DiTullio (71-7368-74—286, T-17); Jason Semelsberger (75-74-68-72—289, T-25); Parker McLachlin
(73-76-71-73—293, T-36); J.T. Kohut (78-76-81-80—315, 57th); Ross Fulgentis
(79-82-74-84—319, 59th).
2005 at Walla Walla, WA (WSU, Walla Walla CC)
Team Champions: Washington
Individual Champion: Erik Olson, Washington
UCLA — 4th, 1,432. Kevin Chappell (67-70-71-75—283, T-7); John Poucher (72-70-7073—285, T-14); Joakim Renstrom (77-69-72-69—287, T-19); Daniel Im (71-74-7275—292, T-33); Chris Heintz (70-72-72-80—294, T-36); Peter Campbell (72-75-6979—296, T-41).
2004 at Marana, AZ (Arizona, The Gallery)
Team Champions: Arizona
Individual Champion: Henry Liaw, Arizona
UCLA — 3rd, 1,470. Travis Johnson (74-69-68-75—286, T-5); Steve Conway (73-69-75-73—
290, T-9); John Poucher (74-71-70-81—296, T-14); John Merrick (75-79-69-77—300,
T-21); Roy Moon (75-79-73-77—304, T-33); Peter Campbell (77-76-72-85—310, T-46)
2003 at Glendale, CA (UCLA, Oakmont CC)
Team Champions: UCLA
Individual Champion: John Merrick
UCLA — 1st, 1,439. John Merrick (74-70-69-63—276, 1st); Travis Johnson (71-74-7174—290, T-8); Steve Conway (75-71-69-75—290, T-8); Roy Moon (72-71-75-73—291,
T-12); John Poucher (72-76-73-76—297, 19th); Spencer Levin (77-80-73-73—303).
2001 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
1999 at Seattle, WA (Washington, Broadmoor Country Club)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Paul Casey, Arizona State
UCLA —2nd, 1424. Jeff McGraw (70-72-66-71—279, 3rd); B.J. Schlagenhauf (73-6971-68—281, T-4); Jason Semelsberger (70-71-73-69—283, T-9); Parker McLachlin
(69-73-72-73—287, 16th); Kevin Bodlovich (73-74-75-73—295, T-33); Mike Vera
(72-81-76-74—303, 52nd).
1998 at Orinda, CA (California, Orinda Courntry Club)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Paul Casey, Arizona State
UCLA — 2nd, 1455. Byron Schlagenhauf (67-78-71-74—290, T-10); Brandon DiTullio
(77-73-70-71—291, 12th); Jeff McGraw (72-77-72-71—292, T-13); Jason Semelsberger
(74-72-78-70—294, T-18); Ross Fulgentis (79-78-72-69—298, T-31); Steve Wagner
(74-82-73-81—310, T-54).
1997 at Eugene, OR (Oregon, Eugene Country Club)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Scott Johnson, Arizona State
UCLA — 9th, 1497. Brandon DiTullio (75-67-74-81—297, T-23); Jason Semelsberger
(75-71-73-78—297, T-23); Steve Wagner (79-70-76-74—299, T-29); Ben Bost
(77-73-74-80—304, T-42); B.J. Schlagenhauf (75-79-79-77—310, 48th); Michael Vera
(74-83-75-80—312, T-50).
1996 at Newport Beach, CA (USC, Big Canyon Country Club)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Tiger Woods, Stanford
UCLA — 9th, 1527. Michael Miller (78-78-74-72—302, 22th); Brandon DiTullio (76-7478-76—304, 34th); Eric Lohman (81-73-75-76—305, T-35); Darren Humphrey
(72-78-76-80—306, T-37); B.J. Schlagenhauf (82-77-73-77—309, 44th); Trevor Arts
(77-85-73-79—314, 56th).
*1995 at Richland, WA (WSU, Meadows Springs Country Club)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Charlie Wi, California
UCLA — 6th, 1489. Brian Bock (72-73-76-71—292, T-10); Trevor Arts (76-73-76-72—297);
Eric Lohman (72-74-77-75—298); Kevin Rhoads (73-76-79-71—299); Michael Miller
(76-73-79-76—304) Lance Graville (75-76-80-78—309).
*1994 at Tucson, AZ (Arizona, Tucson National Country Club)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Jason Gore, Arizona
UCLA — T-6th, 1491. Trevor Arts (72-73-73-75—293, T-11); Eric Lohman (75-71-7874—298); Kevin Claborn (80-72-76-72—300); Eddy Lee (77-74-75-74—300); Michael
Miller (76-72-73-79—300).
*1993 at Goleta, CA (UCLA, Sandpiper Golf Course)
Craig Leslie tied for 16th at the 2008 Pac-10 Championship.
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Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Jason Gore, Arizona
UCLA — 3rd, 1483. Jorgen Aker (75-73-70-71—289, T-7); Kevin Claborn (74-75-70-73—
292); David Solomon (77-75-71-73—296); Ted Gleason (73-73-75-78—299); Justin
Hicks (75-77-79-76—307); Brian Bock (76-82-73-76—307).
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S ALL-TIME PAC-10 RESULTS
*1992 at Corvallis, CA (Oregon State, Trysting Tree Golf Course)
*1981 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Christian Cevaer, Stanford
UCLA — 6th, 1490. Jorgen Aker (74-72-73-76—295, T-14); Patrick Brownfield (71-72-7480—297); Brian Bock (73-74-79-75—301); Lance Graville (78-74-74-75—301); Ted
Gleason (76-73-79-74—302); David Solomon (74-82-77-80—313).
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Dan Forsman, Arizona State; Tony Grimes, Arizona State
UCLA — 4th, 1499. Tom Pernice, Jr., (74-76-69-70—289, 4th); Duffy Waldorf (75-75-6678—296, 7th)
*1991 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Jim Bertoncino, Arizona State; Jack Skilling, Stanford; Craig
Steinberg, USC
UCLA — T 3rd, 1147. Tom Pernice, Jr. (66-73-70-74—285, 5th); Chuck White (72-71-6974—286, T-6); John Grund (74-72-72-69—287, T-10); Steve Pate (66-70-74-77—289,
T-13); Mickey Yokoi (72-74-66-75—289, T-13).
Team Champions: Arizona
Individual Champion: Manny Zerman, Arizona
UCLA — 8th, 1496. Steve Haynes (73-74-75-69—291, 12th); Kent Wiese (72-69-75-80—
296); Kevin Claborn (78-76-79-72—305); David Solomon (78-75-78-76—307).
*1990 at Tempe, AZ (Arizona State, Karsten Golf Course)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Phil Mickelson, Arizona State
UCLA — T-3rd, 1486. Greg Garbero (66-72-73-74—285, T-4); Ken Tanigawa (73-69-7679—297, T-18); Steve Haynes (73-72-76-78—299); Rob Sullivan (74-76-75-76—301);
Clinton Whitelaw (72-77-80-76—305); Kent Wiese (74-76-83-80—313).
*1989 at Seattle, WA (Washington, Broadmoor CC)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Christian Cevaer, Stanford
UCLA — 6th, 1099. Rich Greenwood (76-70-72—218, T-14); Rob Sullivan (77-68-73—218,
T-14); Greg Garbero (71-76-73—220); Ken Tanigawa (75-71-77—223); Kent Wiese
(75-76-74—225); Steven Haynes (75-76-74—225).
*1988 at Orinda, CA (California, Orinda Country Club)
Team Champions: Washington
Individual Champion: O.D. Vincent, Washington
UCLA — 8th, 1159. Kevin Leach (76-77-72—225, 10th); Greg Garbero (81-76-77—234);
Bob Lasken (81-82-72—235); Brandt Jobe (74-84-77—235); Harry Freund (79-7982—240); Kent Wiese (81-ppd-77, DNP).
*1980 at Seattle, WA (Washington, Broadmoor GC)
1979 at Phoenix, AZ (Arizona State, Papago Golf Course)
Team Champions: Arizona State
Individual Champion: Scott Watkins, Arizona State; Dan Croonquist, Arizona State
UCLA — T-3rd, 1164. Corey Pavin (70-75-73-70—288, T-9); Tom Randolph (72-71-69-77—
289, T-12); Mickey Yokoi (74-73-75-68—290, T-15); Tom Pernice (75-70-70-75—290);
Chuck White (75-73-73-74—295, 28th); Jeff Short (75-75-75-79—304, 42nd).
*1978 at Westlake Villiage, CA (USC, North Ranch Country Club)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Brent Murray, Oregon; Mike Peck, Stanford
UCLA — 4th, 1223. Corey Pavin (78-76-73-72—299, 7th); Chuck White (80-79-73-73—305,
12th)
*1977 North at Spokane, WA; South at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf
Course)
Team Champions: Oregon (North), Stanford (South)
*1987 at Eugene, OR (Oregon, Eugene Country Club)
Team Champions: Arizona
Individual Champion: Larry Silveira, Arizona
UCLA — 3rd, 1465. David Rhorer (74-72-71-73—290, T-2); Bob Lasken (70-71-77-75—293,
T-7); Brandt Jobe (70-77-72-75—294, T-9); Rich Greenwood (74-71-75-75—295,
T-10); Roberto Lebrija (73-75-82-76—306); Kevin Leach (75-DQ-69-76, DNP).
*1986 at Simi Valley, CA (USC, Wood Ranch Country Club)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Don Walsworth, Stanford
UCLA — T-4th, 1562. Alberto Valenzuela (76-77-76-75—304, 5th); Richard Greenwood (7679-78-82—315); Bob Lasken (76-86-75-79—316); Ken Tanigawa (84-80-75-78—317);
Brian Mahon (78-81-76-82—317); David Rhorer (81-85-81-79—326).
1985 at Walla Walla, WA (WSU, Walla Walla Country Club)
Team Champions: UCLA
Individual Champion: Duffy Waldorf, UCLA
UCLA — 1st, 1448. Duffy Waldorf (71-70-71-67—279, 1st); Roger Gunn (70-73-74-70—287,
4th); Mark Levander (75-75-73-71—294, T-17); Brian Mahon (75-69-76-75—295,
T-23); Kevin Leach (77-73-73-76—299, T-31); Brandt Jobe (74-77-76-73—300, T-35).
*1984 at Tucson, AZ (Arizona, Tucson Country Club)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Paul Nolen, Arizona; Mike Blewett, USC
UCLA — 4th, 1439. Duffy Waldorf (70-67-71-73—281, 4th); Brian Mahon (71-74-6772—284, T-5); Brad Bell (72-71-71-74—288, T-11); Roger Gunn (73-73-76-71—294);
Mark Metzger (76-79-75-76—306).
1983 at Los Angeles, CA (UCLA, Los Angeles Country Club)
Team Champions: UCLA
Individual Champions: Steve Pate, UCLA; Sam Randoph, USC
UCLA — 1st, 1476. Steve Pate (75-74-67-74—290, T-1); Jay Delsing (74-74-72-72—292,
3rd); Brad Bell (76-75-72-77—300, T-5); John Perles (76-71-80-75—302, T-8); Oliver
Rheinfurth (77-83-71-74—305, T-13); Roger Gunn (80-75-76-76—307).
1982 at Corvallis, OR (Oregon State, Corvallis Country Club)
Team Champions: UCLA
Individual Champion: Corey Pavin, UCLA
UCLA — 1st, 1416. Corey Pavin (67-67-69-70—273, 1stt); Jay Delsing (70-70-70-70—280,
2nd); Jeff Johnson (72-66-72-72—282, 3rd); Louis Bartoletti (74-71-75-73—293);
Mickey Yokoi (67-77-79-71—294); Steve Pate (x-x-74-72).
2008-0 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
Steve Pate won the 1983 Pac-10 Championship, one of four individual titles he won that season.
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UCLA’S ALL-TIME PAC-10 RESULTS
Individual Champions: Phil Currie, Oregon (N); Mike Peck, Stanford (S); Larry Collins,
USC (S)
UCLA — 3rd, (South), 1204. Jeff Short (296, 6th); Brad Sherfy (301, T-7); Chuck White (306,
14th); Bob Marten (314, T-19); Steve Fink (314, T-19).
Individual Champion: Craig Griswold, Oregon
UCLA — 5th, 1213. Jim Porter (75-74-75-72-296, T-4); Don Truett (77-74-74-75-300, T-11);
Warren MacGregor 76-74-79-79-308, T-28); Rick Lebby (77-81-76-75-309, T-30); Steve
Brown (78-78-79-77-312, T-33); Mike Bellmar (84-76-80-76, 316, T-38).
*1976 North at Seattle, WA; South at Los Angeles, CA
1971 at Eugene, OR (Oregon, Eugene Country Club)
Team Champions: Oregon (North), USC (South)
Individual Champions: Peter Jacobsen, Oregon (N); Scott Simpson, USC (S)
UCLA — 4th, (South), 917.
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Scott Massingill, Oregon State
UCLA — 4th, 1209. Don Truett (75-76-74-70—295, T-3); Jerry DiTullio (74-75-78-72—299,
T-9); Pete Lazlo (78-74-79-72—303, T-18); Rene Grivel (77-77-81-77—312, T-28); Jim
Porter (82-77-78-76—313, T-30); Bill Eaton (76-79-80-79—314, 32nd).
*1975 at Eugene, OR (Oregon, Eugene Country Club)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Scott Simpson, USC
UCLA — T-6th, 1238. Don Rindfleisch (78-74-75-79—306, T-13); John Peck (77-7682-75—310, T-23); Steve Blancarte (76-73-79-82—310, T-23); Tony Hughes
(76-76-81-79—312, 28th); Warren MacGregor (75-83-79-76—313; 29th); Martin Shi
(80-80-79-75—314, 30th).
*1974 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Peter Jacobsen, Oregon
UCLA — 4th, 1214. Steve Blancarte (73-72-76—221, 8th).
*1973 at Clarkston, WA
*1970 at Richmond, CA (Washington, Mira Vista Country Club)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champions: Pete Lazlo, UCLA; Allan Tapie, USC; Gary Sanders,
USC; Craig Griswold, Oregon
UCLA — 4th, 1190. Pete Lazlo (74-70-71-76—291, T-1); Don Truett (74-73-71-78—296,
T-9).
*1969 at Seattle, WA (Washington, Ranier G&CC)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Bob Allard, USC
UCLA — 3rd, 1195.
*1968 at Los Angeles, CA (USC, Los Angeles Country Club)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Mark Pfeil, USC
UCLA — 7th, 1161. Warren MacGregor (72-71-70-71—284, T-10); Jim Porter (71-73-6873—285, T-12); Mike Bellmar (294, T-32), Mark Reider (299, 37th), Rick Lebby (300,
T-38); Steve Blancarte (303, 42nd ).
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Kemp Richardson, USC
UCLA — 3rd, 1213. Larry Benson (74-76-76-72—298, 4th); Brad Lozares (76-77-76-71—300,
T-6); Rich Logan (73-78-77-75—303, 9th).
1972 at Whittier, CA (California Country Club)
*1967 at Corvallis, OR (Oregon State)
Team Champions: USC
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Kemp Richardson, USC
UCLA — 4th, 1179.
*1966 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Sherman Finger, USC
UCLA — 3rd, 1228.
*1965 at Indian Wells, CA
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Sherman Finger, USC
UCLA — 2nd, 1215.
*1964 Clarkston CC
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Sherman Finger, USC
UCLA — 3rd, 1172.
*1963 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: Washingtoin
Individual Champion: Dave Stockton, USC
UCLA — 4th, 1213.
*1962 at Los Angeles, CA (Hillcrest CC)
Team Champions: USC
Individual Champion: Pete Choate, Stanford
UCLA — 4th, 1268. Cliff Davis (73-71-75-79—298, T-3).
*1961 at Seattle, WA (Washington, Ranier CC)
Team Champions: Washington
Individual Champion: Clint Names, WA
UCLA — 4th, 1224.
*1960 at Stanford, CA (Stanford GC)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Pete Choate, Stanford
UCLA — 2nd, 1233.
*results incomplete at present time.
Pete Lazlo (1969-71) won UCLA’s first individual conference
title.
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA IN THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP
Through 2008, UCLA has been represented 40 times in the NCAA
Championship, 27 by a team. In 1988, the Bruins captured their
first NCAA golf title and last year they won their second. Currently,
UCLA has qualified six consecutive years for the national championship tournament, a school record, which is tied for fourth nationally.
Below is a list of UCLA’s year-by-year finishes since 1947.
Year
Team
Finish
Top UCLA Individual Finisher
1947
dnq
Bob Gardner, match play 3rd round
1948
7th
Ted Richards, match play semifinals
1949
13th
Larry Runkle, match play 1st round
1950
17th
Ben Alyea, match play quarterfinals
1951
n/a
Ray Steelsmith, 77-80—157
1952
dnq
Dave Stanley, 80-77—157
1953
dnq
Ian Hackett, 74-78—152
1954
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1955
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1956
dnq
Bill Foote, match play quarterfinals
1957
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1958
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1959
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1960
T-22nd
Bill Mott, match play 2nd round
1961
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1962
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1963
T-21st
Jim Collart, match play 1st round
1964
10th
Paul Loveless, match play 1st round
1965
T-19th
Mike Higgins, 75-76—151
1966
T-8th
Mike Higgins, T-28 (298)
1967
37th*
Larry Benson, (300)
1968
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1969
mc*
Don Truett, 85-74—159
1970
mc
Don Truett, T-12th (294)
1971
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1972
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1973
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1974
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1975
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1976
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1977
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1978
10th
Corey Pavin, T-23rd (219)
1979
13th
Tom Randolph, T-35th (304)
1980
T-24th*
Corey Pavin, 73-85-72—230
1981
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1982
6th
Jeff Johnson, 12th (287)
1983
7th
Jay Delsing, T-15th (292)
1984
21st*
Brad Bell, 6th (283)
1985
T-14th
Duffy Waldorf, T-18th (295)
1986
dnq
Alberto Valenzuela, (225)
1987
21st
Kevin Leach, T-45th (301)
1988
1st
Brandt Jobe, T-2nd (287)
1989
T-8th
Rob Sullivan, T-16th (288)
1990
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1991
T-24th
David Soloman, T-32nd (297)
1992
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1993
T-17th
Jorgen Aker (146)
1994
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1995
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1996
dnq
No individual qualifiers
1997
T-26th*
Steve Wagner (145)
1998
T-8th
Brandon DiTullio, T-20 (283)
1999
dnq
No individual qualifiers
2000
dnq
Brandon DiTullio (148)
2001
T-17th*
Parker McLachlin, T-16th (287)
2002
dnq
John Merrick, T-23rd (284)
2003
3rd
John Merrick, T-16th (297)
2004
2nd
Travis Johnson, 5th (277)
2005
30th*
Chris Heintz, T-36th (219)
2006
T-7th
Erik Flores, T-27th (289)
2007
7th
Kevin Chappell, T-20th (280)
2008
1st
Kevin Chappell, 1st (286, -2)
dnq—did not qualify. mc—missed cut.
*Finish after missing the cut. No finish available for 1969.
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1988 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMARY
In 1988, the Bruins won
their first and only NCAA
golf team championship at
North Ranch Country Club
in Thousand Oaks, CA. On
the final day of the tournament, UCLA, 13 shots
behind the leader, rallied for
one of the great comebacks
in NCAA golf history. The
Bruins shot a one-under par
287 over the final 18 holes
to win the national championship by three shots over
Texas-El Paso. The Bruins’
Brandt Jobe fired a final
round three-under par 69
to record a one-under par
72-hole score of 287 and
finish in a tie for second
place. Jobe’s finish was the
best individual finish ever by
a UCLA golfer in the NCAA Brandt Jobe
Championship. Although
no other Bruin finished among the Top 20, clutch performances,
especially on the final day, produced one of the most memorable
championship moments in UCLA history. Below are the scores
from the 1988 NCAA Championships.
1988 Team score: 1,176. Individuals: Brandt Jobe, 2nd tie
(72-73-73-69 — 287); Bobby Lasken, 26th tie (74-71-75-75
— 295); Tim Cruikshank, 31st (79-73-73-71 — 296); Kevin
Leach, 43rd (76-78-72-72 — 298); Rich Greenwood, 85th
(82-79-77-77 — 315).
NCAA REGIONAL FINISHES BY UCLA
Year
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
NCAA Regional
Finish
9th (West)
14th (West)
17th (West)
12th (West)
6th (West)
7th (West)
10th (West)
16th (West)
T-6th (West)
T-13th (West)
1st (West)
1st (West)
T-4th (West)
7th (East)
2nd (West)
5th (West)
NCAA Championship
Finish
T-17th
dnq
dnq
dnq
T-26th
T-8th
dnq
dnq
17th
dnq
3rd
2nd
30th
T-7th
7th
1st
UCLA’S NCAA REGIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
Year
2004
2006
Winner (Score)
Travis Johnson (211, -5)
Kevin Chappell (211, -5)
Golf Course
Sunriver
Lake Nona GC
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2008 NCAA CHAMPIONS
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
2008 NCAA CHAMPIONS
S
enior Kevin Chappell made a par on the 18th hole to give UCLA
a one-shot victory on May 31, 2008 at the 111th NCAA Men’s
Golf Championship, hosted by Purdue at its Kampen Course
in West Lafayette, Ind.
Chappell won the individual title and led the fourth-ranked Bruins to
their first men’s golf title since 1988. He finished at 2-under 286 and
was the only player in the field under par for the event. He became
the first UCLA player to win NCAA medalist honors.
“The feeling I have right now is better than anything,” said Chappell. “To win individually is great, but it becomes even more special
because the team also won. I can’t say enough about this team. All
season long we’ve always been there to pick each other up and that’s
what championship teams do.”
In the third round, Chappell made a round-saving bogey from kneehigh rough at the 18th hole. That score helped him post a cool 68 (-4)
and assume first place entering the final round. At the time, he called
it “the best bogey of my life.” He amended that statement on Saturday
with a bogey that preserved the Bruins’ national championship.
At the 71st hole, a 230-yard par 3 over water, Chappell dumped his
tee shot in the hazard. His third shot from the drop area skirted 22
paces past the hole -- almost a certain double-bogey.
“I knew he could get it up and down from there,” said Head Coach
Derek Freeman. “I figured we’d take [a] five and move on to 18.”
The two-time All-American chipped it in.
“That was the best bogey of my entire life,” he said.
Chappell had struggled most of the week at the 18th. In the second
round, he came to the brutish 484-yard par 4 at one-under par. A
double-bogey gave him a 73 (+1). His bogey there in the third prevented
him from carding a 67 (-5).
And in the final round, he knew a par would preserve the Bruins’
precarious one-shot lead and their championship dreams. His tee shot
found the fairway, leaving him 189 yards to the green. His second shot
landed 20 feet above the hole. He barely missed making a birdie, but
tapped in for par before the entire UCLA entourage charged the green
to embrace their senior leader.
“This is huge for our school which prides itself on national championships,” said Freeman. “Now, I want to figure out how to get better
because I sure like this feeling.”
Senior Craig Leslie’s birdies at the 16th and 18th holes proved crucial
to the Bruins’ title hopes, as well as key par saves on the final holes by
junior Erik Flores and freshman Philip Francis.
The championship was the third won by the Bruins in the month of
May. On Mother’s Day the women’s water polo team won its fourth
consecutive national championship, and on May 20, the women’s
tennis team won its first team title. In total, UCLA owns 103 NCAA
team championships, a national leader.
For complete scores, please see page 30.
Page 28 (top): The Bruins hoist the team trophy. (Middle section):
The Bruins celebrate. (Bottom strip, both pages): A sequence of
Kevin Chappell’s clutch chip-in. Page 29 (top left): Chappell’s fist
pump following the chip-in. (Middle left): senior Craig Leslie.
(Far left): Chappell receives the Jack Nicklaus Award. (Left):
Chappell holds the NCAA individual trophy.
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UCLA’S ALL-TIME NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Year, City (Golf Course, Host)
2008 at W. Lafayette, IN (Kampen Course, Purdue University)
Team Champion: UCLA
Individual Champion: Kevin Chappell, UCLA
UCLA — 1st, 1,194 (+42). Kevin Chappell (69-73-68-76—286, 1st, -2); Erik Flores (76-7576-78—305. T-33); Philip Francis (76-73-80-76—305, T-33); Craig Leslie (76-80-74-76
—306, T-38); Lucas Lee (79-72-80-80—311, T-60).
2005 at Owings Mills, MD (Caves Valley GC, Loyola College)
Team Champions: Georgia
Individual Champion: James Lepp, Washington
UCLA — 30th, 904. Chris Heintz (74-74-71—219, T-36th); Kevin Chappell (73-78-76—227,
T-104th); Daniel Im (75-75-78—228, T-112); John Poucher (77-76-79—232, T-137th);
Joakim Renström (81-78-82—239, T-152). (UCLA failed to make the 54-hole cut.)
2004 at Hot Springs, VA (The Homestead Resort, Virginia Tech)
Team Champions: California
Individual Champio: Ryan Moore, UNLV
UCLA — 2nd, 1140. Travis Johnson (69-68-68-72—277, 5th); Roy Moon (71-74-65-72—282,
T-10); John Merrick (71-76-69-75—291, T-36); Steve Conway (78-70-73-76—297,
T-56); John Poucher (79-71-77-74—301, T-68).
2003 at Stillwater, OK (Karsten Creek GC, Oklahoma State)
Team Champions: Clemson
Individual Champion:
Alejandro Canizares, ASU
UCLA — 3rd, 1,197. John Merrick (75-72-77-73—297, T-16); Travis Johnson (74-74-74-76—
298, T-19); Steve Conway (78-76-70-77—301, T-31); Roy Moon (76-73-80-72—301,
T-31); John Poucher (80-78-84-84—326, T-86).
2002 at Columbus, OH (Ohio State Scarlet Course)
Team Champions: Minnesota
Individual Champion: Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech
UCLA — team did not qualify; John Merrick (71-70-71-72—284, T23)
2001 at Durham, NC (Duke University Golf Club)
Team Champions: Florida
Individual Champion: Nick Gilliam, Florida
UCLA —17th, 591, team missed cut. Parker McLachlin (74-69-73-71—287, T16th); Steve
Conway (72-77—149); J.T. Kohut (77-72—149); John Merrick (76-74—150); Travis
Johnson (80-77—157).
2000 at Auburn, AL (Grand National Country Club, Auburn)
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Charles Howell, Oklahoma State
UCLA — team did not qualify; Brandon DiTullio, missed cut (76-72—148, T62)
1998 at Albuquerque, NM (Championship Course, Univ. of New
Mexico)
Team Champions: UNLV
Individual Champion: James McLean, Minnesota
UCLA — T8th, 1,142. Brandon DiTullio (72-68-71-72—283, T20); Jeff McGraw (71-70-7073—284, T26); Byron Schlagenhauf (75-69-72-74—290, T48); Ross Fulgentis (74-6871-78—291, T55); Jason Semelsberger (72-73-76-75—296, T74).
1997 at Lake Forest, IL (Conway Farms Golf Club, Northwestern)
Team Champions: Pepperdine
Individual Champion: Charles Warren, Clemson
UCLA — T26th, 598, team missed cut. Steve Wagner (76-69—145); Byron Schlagenhauf
(77-74—151); Jason Semelsberger (76-75—151); Brandon DiTullio (75-77—152); Ben
Bost (76-77—153).
1993 at Lexington, KY (The Champions Golf Course, Kentucky)
Kevin Chappell
Team Champions: Florida
Individual Champion: Todd Demsey, Arizona State
UCLA — 17th, 597, team missed cut. Jorgan Aker (72-74—146); David Soloman (7377—150); Ted Gleason (76-75—151); Kevin Claborn (75-78—153); Brian Bock
(78-75—153).
1991 at Pebble Beach, CA (Poppy Hills Golf Course, San Jose State)
2007 at Williamsburg, VA (Golden Horseshoe GC, VCU)
Team Champion: Stanford University
Individual Champion: Jamie Lovemark, USC
UCLA — 7th, 1,130. Kevin Chappell (73-72-65-70—280, T20); Lucas Lee (68-71-74-68—
281, T22); Erik Flores (76-67-71-73—287, T46); Daniel Im (71-70-73-73—287, T46);
Jason Kang (71-75-74-76—296, T74).
2006 at Sunriver, OR (Crosswater GC, Univ. Portland)
Team Champion: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Jonathan Moore, Oklahoma State
UCLA — T7th, 1,157. Erik Flores (71-72-77-69—289, T27); James Lee (71-75-72-72—290,
T32nd); Kevin Chappell (70-76-73-74—293, T45); Daniel Im (68-77-74-77—296,
T57); Chris Heintz (78-71-77-72—298, T66).
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Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Warren Schutte, UNLV
UCLA — T24th, 1.215. David Soloman (76-74-75-72—297, T32); Kent Weise (79-73-7875—305, T81); Ted Gleason (77-74-80-74—307, T96); Steve Haynes (80-78-7477—309, T107); Kevin Claborn (76-77-80-79—314, T137).
1989 at Edmond, OK (Oak Tree Country Club, Oklahoma State)
Team Champions: Oklahoma
Individual Champion: Phil Mikkelson, Arizona State
UCLA — T8th, 1,173. Rob Sullivan (72-74-68-74—288, T16); Ken Tanigawa (70-75-7971—295, T36); Rich Greenwood (72-69-75-79—295, T36); Greg Garbero (75-77-7675—303, T61); Steve Haynes (77-72-76-83—308, T74).
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UCLA’S ALL-TIME NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1988 at Westlake Village, CA (North Ranch Country Club, USC)
Team Champions: UCLA
Individual Champion: E.J. Pfister, Oklahoma State
UCLA — 1st, 1,176. Brandt Jobe (72-73-73-69—287, T2); Bobby Lasken (74-71-75-75
— 295, T26); Tim Cruikshank (79-73-73-71—296, 31st); Kevin Leach (76-78-72-72
—298, 43rd); Rich Greenwood (82-79-77-77—315, 85th).
1987 at Columbus, OH (Scarlet Course, Ohio State)
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Brian Watts, Oklahoma State
UCLA — 21st, 1,213. Kevin Leach (79-73-74-75—301, T45); Rich Greenwood (76-7178-79—304, T66), Bob Lasken (71-79-80-77—307, T85); Brandt Jobe (75-79-7578—307, T85); David Rhorer (78-78-77-78—311, T105).
1986 at Bermuda Run, NC (Bermuda Run Country Club, University of
North Carolina)
Team Champions: Wake Forest
Individual Champion: Scott Verplank, Oklahoma State
UCLA — team did not qualify. Alberto Valenzuela (76-77-72—225, did not make cut for final
round.)
1985 at Haynes City, FL (Grenelefe Country Club, University of
Florida)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Clark Burroughs, Ohio State
UCLA — T14th, 1,206. Duffy Waldorf (73-73-72-77—295, T18); Roger Gunn (73-7775-73—298, T35); Kevin Leach (74-76-81-78—309, T83); Brandt Jobe (80-79-7582—316, T93); Bobby Lasken (85-80-72-79—316, T93).
1984 at Houston, TX (Bear Creek Golf World Masters Course, Univ. of
Houston)
UCLA — 7th, 1,181. Jay Delsing (68-73-76-75—292, T15); John Perles (75-75-74-72—296,
T29); Oliver Rheinfurth (70-73-77-77—297, T38); Brad Bell (77-74-73-77—301, T59);
Steve Pate (78-74-73-80—305, T75).
1982 at Pinehurst, NC (#2 Course at Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Billy Ray Brown, Houston
UCLA — 6th, 1,163. Jeff Johnson (71-72-73-71—287, 12th); Jay Delsing (75-76-75-68—294);
Lou Bartoletti (78-73-73-75—299, 81st); Mickey Yokoi (77-73-74-79— 303); Corey
Pavin (72-dq- 68-71).
1980 at Columbus, OH (Scarlet Course, Ohio State)
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Jay Don Blake, Utah State
UCLA — T24th, 920, team missed cut. Corey Pavin (73-85-72—230); John Grund (80-7873—231); Chuck White (77-81-74—232); Tom Pernice (77-78-79—234); Mickey Yokoi
(75-83-81—239).
1979 at Winston-Salem, NC (Bermuda Run CC, Wake Forest)
Team Champions: Ohio State
Individual Champion: Gary Hallberg, Wake Forest
UCLA — 13th, 1,230. Tom Randolph (75-74-77-78—304, T35); Mickey Yokoi (74-7579-76—304, T35); Corey Pavin (76-76-75-82—309, T58); Tom Pernice (75-76-8579—315, T72); Chuck White (76-84-83-88—331, 87th).
1978 at Eugene, OR (Eugene Country Club, Oregon)
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: David Edwards, Oklahoma State
UCLA — 10th, 1,186. Corey Pavin (68-74-77—219, T23); Tom Pernice (72-71-76—219,
T23); Mickey Yokoi (73-74-72—219, T23); Chuck White (74-74-72—220, T38); Brad
Sherfy (76-75-77—228, T99).
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: John Inman, North Carolina
UCLA — 21st, 884, team missed cut. Brad Bell (71-68-75-69—283, 6th); Kevin Leach (7173-79—223); Roger Gunn (71-75-78— 224); Duffy Waldorf (75-71-78—224); Brian
Mahon (77-75-78—230).
1970 at Columbus, OH (Scarlet Course, Ohio State)
1983 at Fresno, CA (San Joaquin Country Club, Fresno State)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Bob Clark, Cal State Los Angeles
UCLA — team missed cut. Stroke Play: Don Truett (85-74—159); Jerry DiTullio (84-82—166);
Larry Benson (85-81—166); Bill Eaton (90-84—174).
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: Jim Carter, Artzona State
UCLA’s 1988 NCAA Champions (l-r): Assistant Coach Jim
Tognozzi, Kevin Leach, Assistant Coach David Smith, Rich
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Team Champions: Houston Individual Champion: John Mahaffey, Houston
UCLA—team missed cut. Individuals: Don Truett (76-73-74-70—294, T12); Jerry DiTullio
(74-74-77-76—301); Pete Lazlo (73-78—151); Bill Eaton (77-75—152).
1969 at Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor CC, Colorado College)
Greenwood, Tim Cruikshank, Brandt Jobe, Bobby Lasken, Assistant
Coach Ray Snyder and Head Coach Eddie Merrins (at podium).
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UCLA’S ALL-TIME NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1967 at Shawnee, PA (Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, Penn State)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Hale Irwin, Colorado
UCLA — 37th, 628. Stroke Play: Larry Benson (71-74-79-76—300, T48); Rich Logan (8280—162); Mike Higgins (83-80—163). Other results incomplete.
1966 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Bob Murphy, Florida
UCLA — T-8th, 597. Stroke Play: Mike Higgins (75-72-78-73—298, T28); Terry Hartshorn
(71-79—150, T36).
1965 at Knoxville, TN (Holston Hills CC, University of Tennessee)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Marty Fleckman
UCLA — T19th, 610. Stroke Play (all UCLA individuals failed to qualify for 3rd and 4th
rounds): Mike Higgins (75-76—151); Brian Kaufman (73-79—152); Dave Ledbetter
(75-78—153); Rafael Villegas (77-77—154); Terry Hartshorn (77-78—155).
1964 at Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor CC, Colorado College)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Terry Small, San Jose State
UCLA — 10th, 612. Stroke Play: Paul Loveless (77-74—151); Jim Collart (71-81—152); Terry
Hartshorn (78-76—154); Brian Kaufman (78-77—155); Dave Ledbetter (89-81—170).
Match Play, 1st Round: William Regnier, Notre Dame, d. Jim Collart, UCLA, 3&2. Paul
Desjardins, Miami, d. Paul Loveless, UCLA, 2&1.
1963 at Wichita State
Team Champions: Oklahoma State
Individual Champion: R.H. Sikes, Arkansas
UCLA — 21st, 614. Stroke Play: Jim Collart (72-77—149); Cliff Davis (74-76—150); Wes
Smith (81-74—151); Paul Loveless (78-82—160). Match Play, 1st Round: Don Lackey,
Oklahoma State d. Jim Collart, UCLA, 2&1.
1960 at Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor CC, Colorado College)
Alyea, UCLA, d. Paul Harney, Holy Cross, 5&4; 2nd Round, Alyea d. Arnold Palmer,
Wake Forest, 1-up; 3rd Round, Alyea d. Dave Dennis, Kansas, 1-up; 4th Round (Quarterfinals): Billy Maxwell, North Texas State, d. Alyea, 3&2. Notes: Alyea sank a 40-foot
putt on the 16th hole against Palmer to keep the match alive.
1949 at Ames, IA (University Course, Iowa State University)
Team Champions: North Texas
Individual Champion: Harvie Ward, North Carolina
UCLA — 13th, 622. Stroke Play: Jerry O’Neal (73-79—152); Richard Runkle (80-75—155);
Ben Alyea (80-78—158); Tony Valdivia (81-80—161). Match Play, 1st Round: Jack
Atten, Loyola (Chicago) d. Runkle, 5&4. Notes: Ben Alyea won the NCAA longest drive
contest with an average drive (of three) of 243.3.
1948 at Stanford, CA (Stanford Golf Course)
Team Champions: San Jose State
Individual Champion: Bob Harris, San Jose State
UCLA — 7th, 602. Stroke Play: Ted Richards (71-75—146); Richard Runkle (77-73—150);
Bob Gardner (75-78—153); Jerry O’Neal (75-78—153); Bob Morefield (78-80—158);
Bill Shelton (80-81—161). Match Play, 1st Round: Ernie Kellberg, Stanford, d. Richard
Runkle, UCLA, 3&2; Charles Coe, Oklahoma, d. Jerry O’Neal, UCLA, 4&3; Bob
Gardner, UCLA, d. Junius Herbert, LSU, 3&2; Ted Richards, UCLA, d. Joe Greene,
Washington, 4&2. 2nd Round: Louis Stafford, Oregon d. Gardner, 4&3. Richards d.
James McNair, Duke, 2-up. 3rd Round: Richards d. Joe Moore, LSU, 5&3. 4th Round
(Quarterfinals): Richards d. Loddie Kempa, Oklahoma A&M, 2&1. 5th Round (Semifinals): Bob Harris, San Jose State, d. Richards, 5&4.
1947 at Ann Arbor, MI (Championship Golf Course, University of
Michigan)
Team Champions: LSU
Individual Champion: Dave Barclay, Michigan
UCLA — team did not qualify. Match Play, 1st Round: Bob Gardner, UCLA, d. Duke
Jacobs,Yale, 3&1. 2nd Round: Gardner d. Art Wall, Duke, 1-up. 3rd Round: Charles
Coe, Oklahoma, d. Gardner, 5&4.
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Dick Crawford, Houston
UCLA — T22nd, 635. Stroke Play: Bill Mott (82-72—154, T-43); Tom Thompson (81-76—
157, T-72); John Darrah (81-79—160, T-106); Bill Moore (76-86—164, T-146); Jerry
Kestenberg (79-86—165, T-150). Match Play, 1st Round: Bill Mott d. Jerry Cundari,
Oregon, 1up, 19th hole. 2nd Round: Vernon Nicholas, Arizona, d. Mott, 3&2.
1956 at Columbus, OH (Scarlet Course, Ohio State)
Team Champions: Houston
Individual Champion: Rick Jones, Ohio State
UCLA — team did not qualify. Stroke Play: Bill Foote (78-74—152). Match Play, 1st Round:
Foote d. William Redding, Purdue, 1-up. 2nd Round: Foote d. Don Nist, Ohio State,
2&1; 3rd Round: Foote d. Robert Harvey, SMU, 3&2. 4th Round (Quarterfinals):
George Clark, North Texas State, d. Foote, 3&1.
1953 at Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado
College)
Team Champions: Stanford
Individual Champion: Earl Moeller, Oklahoma A&M
UCLA — team did not qualify. Stroke Play: Ian Halkett (74-78—152); Bob Chase (7677—153). Match Play: no qualifiers.
1952 at West Lafayette, IN (University Course, Purdue)
Team Champions: North Texas State
Individual Champion: Jim Vickers, Oklahoma
UCLA — team did not qualify. Stroke Play: Dave Stanley (80-77—157). Match Play: no
qualifiers.
1951 at Columbus, OH (Scarlet Course, Ohio State)
Team Champions: North Texas State
Individual Champion: Tom Nieporte, Ohio State
UCLA — team did not qualify. Stroke Play: Ray Steelsmith (77-80—157); Dave Stanley (7681); Seymour Black (70-88—158). Match Play: no qualifiers.
1950 at Albuquerque, NM (Championship Course, Univ. of New
Mexico)
Team Champions: North Texas
Individual Champion: Fred Wampler, Purdue
UCLA — 17th, 607. Stroke Play: Ben Alyea (74-70—144, T15); Bob Morefield (76-77—153);
Ray Steelsmith (80-73—153); Jerry O’Neal (76-81—157). Match Play, 1st Round: Ben
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UCLA’s Ben Alyea ended the college career of Arnold Palmer with
a 1-up victory in the 1950 NCAA Championship.
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S ALL-AMERICANS
BY NAME
Brad Bell
1983 & 1984 HM
Larry Benson
1969 HM
Kevin Chappell
2006 HM, 2007 2nd team, 2008 1st team*†
Steve Conway
2003 2nd team, 2004 HM
Jay Delsing
1982 1st team, 1983 2nd
team
Brandon DiTullio
2000 HM
Erik Flores
2006 2nd team, 2008
3rd team
Terry Hartshorn
Jay Delsing
1965 & 1966 HM
Brandt Jobe
1987 3rd team; 1988 HM
Jeff Johnson
1982 HM
Travis Johnson
2003 HM, 2004 2nd team
Bob Lasken
1988 HM
Pete Laszlo
1970 HM
Kevin Leach
1987 HM; 1988 2nd team
Lucas Lee
2007 3rd team
Daniel Im
2006 HM
Jeff McGraw
1999 HM
John Merrick
2002 & 2003 HM
Jeff McGraw
Roy Moon
2004 HM
Steve Pate
1983 1st team
Corey Pavin
1979 & 1982* 1st team; 1980 HM
John Perles
1983 HM
Tom Pernice
1980 & 1981 HM
Tom Randolph
1979 HM
Byron Schlagenhauf
1999 3rd team
Brad Sherfy
1978 HM
Rob Sullivan
1989 HM
Don Truett
1971 HM, 1972 2nd team
Duffy Waldorf
1984 3rd team, 1985* 1st
team
Chuck White
Chuck White
1978 3rd team
Mickey Yokoi
1982 2nd team
2003 — Steve Conway (2nd team), John
Merrick (HM)
2004 — Travis Johnson (2nd team), Steve
Conway and Roy Moon (HM)
2006 — Erik Flores (2nd team), Kevin
Chappell and Daniel Im (HM)
2007 — Kevin Chappell (2nd team), Lucas
Lee (3rd team)
2008 — Kevin Chappell* (1st team), Erik
Flores (3rd team)
* NCAA Player of the Year
† Consensus selection
BY YEAR
1965 — Terry Hartshorn (HM)
1966 — Terry Hartshorn (HM)
1969 — Larry Benson (HM)
1970 — Pete Laszlo
1971 — Don Truett (HM)
1972 — Don Truett, 2nd team
1978 — Chuck White (3rd team),
Brad Sherfy (HM)
1979 — Corey Pavin (1st team), Tom
Randolph (HM)
1980 — Corey Pavin (HM), Tom
Pernice (HM)
1981 — Tom Pernice (HM)
1982 — Jay Delsing and Corey Pavin* (1st
team), Mickey Yokoi (2nd team), Jeff
Johnson (HM)
1983 — Steve Pate (1st team), Jay Delsing
(2nd team), Brad Bell and John Perles
(HM)
1984 — Duffy Waldorf (3rd team), Brad Bell
(HM)
1985 — Duffy Waldorf* (1st team)
1987 — Brandt Jobe (3rd team), Kevin
Leach (HM)
1988 — Kevin Leach (2nd team), Brandt
Jobe and Bobby Lasken (HM)
1989 — Rob Sullivan (HM)
1999 — B.J. Schlagenhauf (3rd team), Jeff
McGraw (HM)
2000 — Brandon DiTullio (HM)
2002 — John Merrick (HM)
*NCAA Player of the Year
UCLA’S GCAA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS
Brandon DiTullio, 1999-00
Travis Johnson, 2003-04
Chris Heintz, 2006
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
In 1988, Kevin Leach earned All-America honors and played on the NCAA championship
team.
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UCLA’S HOME COURSES
Bel-Air Country Club:
The Bel-Air Country
Club, site of the 1976
U.S. Amateur Championship, has served as
UCLA’s home course
for more than 50 years.
Located five minutes
from campus, Bel-Air’s
original architecture
was done by George
Thomas, Jack Neville
and Billy Bell Sr., with
most recent changes by
Robert Trent Jones. The
membership has added a
new driving range which
the Bruins use occasionally. Par: 70 Rating: 72.2
Yardage: 6,411.
Many campus buildings can be seen
from the Bel-Air Country Club, which
is located across from UCLA on Sunset
Blvd. The Bruins have been playing at
the Robert C. Thomas classic for more
than 50 years.
Brentwood Country
Club: The Brentwood
Country Club is located
just 10 minutes from
the UCLA campus. The
course, which measures
6,681 yards and carries
a 72.2 rating, puts emphasis on accuracy and
is often subject to strong
breezes off the nearby
Pacific. Brentwood and
UCLA also hosted the
1994 Women’s Pacific10 Conference Championship.
El Caballero Country Club: Long, tough par 71 course that has
hosted many TOUR qualifying events. Designed by Robert Trent
Jones, Sr., the course measures more than 6,900 yards and carries a
rating of 73.1 and a slope of 135. UCLA alumnus Brandt Jobe holds
the course record of 63.
boasts some of the fastest greens in the city. A variety of bunkers and
barrancas make the course a shotmaker’s domain. Recently, Oakmont
has hosted LPGA and Champions Tour events. From the blue tees,
the course plays 6,736 yards, carries a slope of 130 and a par of 72.
Oakmont served as the site of the 2003 Men’s Pacific-10 Conference
Championship, which UCLA hosted and won.
Riviera Country Club: Recognized as one of the world’s premier
courses, Riviera annually hosts the Nissan Open, which former
Bruin Corey Pavin won in 1994 and ’95. It has hosted several major
championships, including the U.S. Open in 1948 won by Ben Hogan, the PGA Championship in 1983 and 1995 and the U.S. Senior
Open in 1998. The course has several signature holes, including the
par three sixth with a bunker in the middle of the green. Designed
by George C. Thomas, Riviera measures more than 7,000 yards and
plays to a par of 71.
Robinson Ranch: New facility, featuring two championship courses
—The Mountain and The Valley. The Mountain Course measures 6,508
yards and offers dramatic views and plenty of water, while demanding strategic course management and accuracy off the tee. The Valley
Course, which opened on Memorial Day 2000, meanders through
untouched stands of stage and chaparral, California Sycamores and
Coastal Live Oaks. Measuring 6,903 yards from the championship
tees, The Valley’s final six holes have been tagged Death Row.
TPC at Valencia: The TPC at Valencia, designed by Chris Gray and
two-time major winner Mark O’Meara, is a big golf course requiring
both length off the tee, precise iron play and bold putting. Running
through oak canyons, river valleys and foothills, the course challenges
players of every skill level. The course measures more than 7,200 yards
from the tournament tees and plays to a par of 72.
Valencia Country Club: A classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design featuring numerous bunkers, hidden water hazards and large, undulating
greens. Prevailing afternoon winds can make this course play long and
difficult. Signature hole is the par three third that features a long carry
over water to a big, fast green, shaded by tall trees. From the tips, this
par 72 course is rated 74.7 with a slope of 138 over 7,000 yards.
Wilshire Country Club: Medium length course that boasts the best
greens in the city. A barranca runs through the course and comes into
play on almost every hole. Carries a course rating of 71.5 at 6,531
yards and a slope of 126.
Hillcrest Country Club: Located 10 minutes from campus, Hillcrest
is one of the area’s oldest layouts. Opened in 1922, it was the site of
the 1929 PGA Championship and 1932 and ’42 L.A. Opens. Hillcrest
carries a 69.0 rating over 6,411 yards. Rolling fairways, numerous
bunkers and large undulating greens plus some of the best views of
the Los Angeles skyline make this an enjoyable test of golf.
Lakeside Golf Club: Located next to Universal Studios, this tight,
heavily trapped course has small greens that demand great accuracy.
The par 70 course has a 71.4 rating and measures 6,454 yards. The
beautiful course is located 20 minutes from campus.
Los Angeles Country Club: Considered one of America’s finest,
the North Course is consistently ranked among the nation’s Top 20
private golf courses. Both the North and South courses were designed
by George C. Thomas, who also designed Riviera and Ojai Valley CC.
Site of the 1983 Men’s Pac-10 Championships won by UCLA. The
North Course is rated 74.0 with a 135 slope over 6,909 yards. The
Bruins enjoy regular playing privileges here.
Mountaingate Country Club: Sporty course that offers great vistas
of Los Angeles. Severely contoured greens require a delicate putting
touch. Measures 6,507 yards, is rated 71.3, plays to a par of 72, and
overlooks the UCLA campus.
Oakmont Country Club: Built in 1924 and originally designed by
Max Behr, Oakmont is located in the lush hillside of Glendale and
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Vistas of the Westwood skyline can be enjoyed from the Los Angeles Country Club.
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
FRIENDS OF GOLF
T
Jack Nicklaus takes a swing at the
1991 FOG tournament.
he Friends of Golf (FOG) organization
has been a fixture of financial support
for the UCLA golf program and collegiate and youth golf nationwide for the last
three decades.
The origins of this group come from
former UCLA head golf coach Eddie Merrins,
who served as Bel Air’s head professional for
nearly 40 years. Under his active leadership, the
UCLA golf program has developed into one of
the most successful in the country.
To implement that program, Merrins
pioneered the FOG organization to aid in
fundraising activities for college and youth golf
programs. FOG was incorporated in 1981 as a
non-profit organization and has drawn enthusiasm from many prominent professionals in
the business and sports communities.
The annual FOG event is highlighted by
an elaborate golf tournament and dinner held
at Bel Air Country Club. Luminaries such as
Dinah Shore, Digger Phelps, Rick Pitino, David
Wolper and Richard Crenna distinguished the
tournament in 1991. Highlighting the 10th
annual tournament was the legendary Jack
Nicklaus. Each year, FOG honors a member
of the PGA Tour, which has enabled Friends
of Golf to endow the Golf Scholarship Fund
at UCLA.
The late, legendary golfer Byron Nelson
called the annual FOG event, “The best one-day
golf tournament in the country.”
At right is a list of the past honorees:
2008 — Greg Penske, Johnny Miller
2007 — Steve Pate, Kathy Whitworth,
2006 — Gene Littler, John Wooden,
Duffy Waldorf
2005 — Al Geiberger, Dave Stockson
Scott Simpson
2004 — FOG Founders
2003 — Tommy Bolt, Bob Rosburg
Duffy Waldorf
2002 — Gary Player, Amy Alcott
2001 — Billy Casper, Tony Jacklin
2000 — Payne Stewart
1999 — Fred Couples,, Corey Pavin
1998 — Mark O’Meara
1997 — Tom Lehman
1996 — Jim Murray, Peter Jacobsen
1995 — Sam Snead, Deane Beman
1994 — Byron Nelson
1993 — Ken Venturi
1992 — Chi Chi Rodriguez
1991 — Jack Nicklaus
1990 — Hale Irwin
1989 — Ben Crenshaw
1988 — Greg Norman
1987 — Arnold Palmer
1986 — Byron Nelson
1985 — Lee Trevino
1984 — Raymond Floyd
1983 — Ben Hogan
1982 — Eddie Merrins
The 6th Hole at Riviera Country Club, one of the Bruins’ home courses
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
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UCLA’S ON-CAMPUS PRACTICE FACILITY — “THE GIFF”
Jack and Rhodine Gifford (above) have been generous
supporters of UCLA Athletics, particularly the golf
programs. Their lead donation made possible UCLA’s
on-campus practice facility, nicknamed “The Giff.”
In addition, they have sponsored the CordeValle
Classic for the last four years. Mr. Gifford was a
1960-61 UCLA baseball letterman as a first baseman.
(Clockwise from top right): The view to the West
shows the team room and tee box as players hit South
toward Pauley Pavilion. The view looking East reveals
the towers of Royce Hall and the Men’s Gym, newly
named the Student Activities Center. Facing North
toward Sunset Blvd., the shrubbery in front of the
faclity spells out UCLA GOLF (below).
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2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
THE CORDEVALLE COLLEGIATE
The CordeValle Collegiate, founded by the late Jack Gifford (UCLA
’63) and his wife Rhodine, has come to symbolize outstanding golf
and unmatched cameraderie. The Bruins have won the event twice,
and in 2007 produced their first individual champion in James Lee. In
addition to the 54-hole collegiate competition, the event also features
the Gifford Showcase, where tournament supporters are paired with
coaches and players of each team in a best-ball format. Above left, is
the perpetual CordeValle Collegiate Trophy, awarded to the victorious team. Above right, are the Bruins, who won the event in 2007.
Above: A look at the course from the tee with Philip Francis hitting.
Right: UCLA’s James Lee holding the 2007 trophy for the individual
champion.
CordeValle Classic Results
Team
Year Winner
Individual Medalist(s)
2005 UCLA
Michael Wilson, California
2006 Stanford
Rob Grube and Zack Miller, Stanford
2007 UCLA
James Lee, UCLA; Sihwan Kim, Stanford;
Hank Norlander, Augusta State
2008 USC
Nick Taylor, Washington, Tom Sluiter, USC
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
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KEY ADMINISTRATORS
DAN GUERRERO
KEY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR • UCLA ’74 • 7TH YEAR
In just six years as UCLA’s Director of Athletics, Daniel G. Guerrero has boldly placed his imprint on the school’s athletic program.
Guerrero, one of the most respected and talented administrators
in intercollegiate athletics, has stamped his mark on the UCLA sports
enterprise. He is currently serving as the chair of the NCAA’s Division
I Men’s Basketball Academic Enhancement Group. He is also a member
of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. In addition, he
is the third vice-president of NACDA, serves on the NACDA Executive Committee and is also
on the executive board of the Division I Athletic Directors Association. In June of 2007, he was
named NACDA Division I West Region Athletic Director of the Year.
In his first six years, Guerrero has clearly established a philosophy of “image and substance”
that few in his profession can match. UCLA has won 103 NCAA team championships, a national
leader. In those six years, UCLA teams have led the nation by winning 17 NCAA team titles in 11
different sports, finished second 13 times and have finished in the Top Five 22 times. A staggering
113 teams have qualified for NCAA post-season competition and the football team appeared in
six straight bowl games. Prior to the start of the 2008 fall quarter, the program had also won 37
conference championships in 15 different sports, produced 338 All-Americans and featured four
Honda Award winners, including the 2003-04 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year.
In 2007-08, UCLA won its fourth consecutive NCAA women’s water polo championship,
its first NCAA title in women’s tennis and its second in men’s golf. The Bruins finished second in
women’s golf, tied for third men’s tennis, made their fifth straight trip the Women’s College Cup,
their third consecutive visit to the Final Four in men’s basketball, and recorded six other national
Top 20 finishes. UCLA also won five conference championships and two league tournaments.
Guerrero came to UCLA in 2002 from UC Irvine, where he had served for 10 years. Prior to
that appointment, he was the Athletic Director for five years at Cal State Dominguez Hills, where
he earned his Master’s degree in 1982. He received his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1974 and
played second base in the Bruin baseball program for four years. Dan is married to the former
Anne Marie Aniello and they have two adult daughters.
Don Morrison
Faculty Athletic Rep
Michael Sondheimer
Associate A.D.
Grace Golden
Staff Athletic Trainer
Tony Perri
Equipment Room
Rich Herczog
Compliance
Amanda Hall
Bruin Varsity Club
John Farr
Athletic Performance Coach
Rich Bertolucci
Sports Information
Christi Phillips
Marketing/Promotions
Paul Brown
Event Management
BOB FIELD
ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR • ARKANSAS ’71 • 8TH YEAR
Bob Field begins his eighth season as an associate athletic director
and his 30th as a member of the athletic department.
For the past seven years, Field oversaw the cross country and track
programs. This year he begins his first season as the men’s and women’s
golf administrator. He also will continue to supervise UCLA’s rowing
program and serve as an aide to Dan Guerrero in all football matters.
In addition, he also oversees housing, parking, training table, video services, agent relations
and coaches’ development.
Prior to his switch to administration in 2001, Field spent 22 seasons as an assistant coach
with the Bruin football team. He was the assistant head coach during his final five seasons (19962000) and served as defensive coordinator for 16 seasons (1982-95 and 1999-2000) while tutoring
outside linebackers, place-kickers and defensive backs at various times in his career.
Field has been at UCLA since 1978, with the exception of the 1980 season. Over the years,
he tutored some of the top athletes in school history and crafted numerous defenses ranked in the
Top 20 in various categories. He began his coaching career under the legendary Bear Bryant at
Alabama (1971-72) and moved to Mississippi State in 1973. During his five-year tenure at MSU,
he coached the secondary and served as defensive coordinator in his final four seasons with the
Bulldogs.
Field earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education at Arkansas in 1971 and was named to
the All-Southwest Conference Academic Team his senior year. He was a three-year varsity letterman
and two-year starter in the secondary for Hall of Fame Coach Frank Broyles. In his three varsity
seasons, the Razorbacks were 28-5 with two Sugar Bowl appearances.
He is married to the former Valorie Kondos and has three sons: Kyle, Brian and Michael.
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Linda Lassiter
Academic Advisor
Tina Johnson
Administrative Assistant
2008-09 UCLA MEN’S GOLF
UCLA’S PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS
Press Credentials
Media and photography credentials for UCLAhosted golf tournaments may be obtained by
working press only by calling Rich Bertolucci
at the UCLA Sports Information Office (310)
206-8141. All requests should be submitted at
least 48 hours in advance. Press credentials can
be picked up at the tournament site.
Photography
Television and photo credentials entitle video
and still photographers to shoot from out of
the golfers line of sight. No photographers will
be permitted to shoot from tee boxes or greens
without prior permission.
Interview Policies
All interviews must be arranged by the Sports
Information Office. Players have been instructed not to grant any interview, in person or
by telephone, not arranged by Rich Bertolucci.
Player telephone numbers are private and will
not be released. Please do not expect players
to be available if you have not made prior
arrangements.
Interview Availability
The UCLA team practices at various country
clubs in Southern California. Many of these
clubs do not allow media at their venues. For
this reason all interviews must take place on the
UCLA campus or by phone, unless conducted
at a tournament where media have been accredited. Please arrange all interviews with Rich
Bertolucci by calling 310-206-8141.
Directions to UCLA
From the San Diego Freeway north or south,
use the Sunset Blvd. exit and proceed east
on Sunset two miles to Westwood Plaza Dr.
Parking is available for $8 per day.
Travel Information
For security purposes, the UCLA Sports Information Office does not release to the general
public any travel information for UCLA athletic
teams. If you would like to reach a member
of the UCLA golf team on the road, please
contact the Sports Information Office.
UCLA Golf Practice Facility
The golf practice facility is located on the north
end of the Intramural Field between Drake
Stadium and the John Wooden Center. Please
call the Sports Information Office for practice
times and player availability.
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THIS IS UCLA
UCLA
is one of the world’s premier universities. Thirty-one of its departments are
ranked among the top 20 in their fields,
and thirteen of those departments are among the Top 10. UCLA is
the engine for real-world advances in health care, science, education,
commerce, culture, humanistic studies, social exploration, and community service that enrich our neighborhoods, our nation, and our
world on a daily basis. UCLA is a university with the size and scope
to allow for unimagined diversity, unmatched breadth and depth of
scholarship, and limitless possibility for its 24,000 undergraduates and
12,000 graduate students.
A recent study noted that UCLA’s presence as a major employer,
research institution and economic force generates more than $9 billion
for the Southern California region alone.
FACULTY, STUDENTS & ALUMNI
Five UCLA faculty have been awarded Nobel Prizes — the two most
recent are Louis Ignarro in medicine (1998) and biochemist Paul Boyer
in chemistry (1997). Among faculty there have been nine National
Medals of Science recipients, and hundreds of Guggenheim Fellowships, Fulbright Awards and other academic distinctions. UCLA
educates more students than any other university in California and
was the most popular institution in the nation for this fall’s freshman class. At UCLA, thousands of students extend their educations
beyond the classroom by working directly with faculty on research
projects. Many UCLA undergraduates participate in major research
studies, working one-on-one with world-renowned scholars as they
discover and create new knowledge. UCLA’s alumni are bright stars
on the world stage. They include leaders of industry and commerce
— Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winners; philanthropists and
public servants; Olympians and professional athletes; educators, engineers, bankers, and astronauts. Founded in 1934, the UCLA Alumni
Association serves 86,400 members with a comprehensive array of
services, programs and activities.
BOOKS & TECHNOLOGY
The UCLA Library is ranked among the top ten academic research
libraries in North America with holdings of more than eight million
volumes as well as digital resources and services. From the birth of the
Internet at UCLA in 1969, the university continues to be a leader in
resources for learning. UCLA is nationally recognized for developing
ground-breaking computer services for undergraduates and was the
first university to offer a Web site for every undergraduate student.
The university provides an innovative, on-line tool called “My.ucla.
edu,” which provides a Web page tailored to each student’s academic
needs.
OUTREACH & COMMUNITY SERVICE
From its founding, UCLA has been an integral and contributing
part of the greater Los Angeles community. Outreach programs and
volunteerism are as much a part of UCLA as academics and research,
with hundreds of UCLA-sponsored programs providing a wide range
of opportunities. Many of UCLA’s undergraduates volunteer for these
programs, including tutoring youngsters, adults and incarcerated youths;
addressing health and educational needs of underserved communities;
combating poverty and homelessness; aiding the elderly and disabled;
and providing legal, social, medical and educational assistance to community residents.
Through outreach and academic preparation programs, UCLA
works with K-12 schools throughout Los Angeles to help greater
numbers of students prepare to compete successfully for college.
UCLA also is partnering with community colleges to increase the
number of underrepresented students transferring to the university.
Additionally, UCLA faculty, researchers and students provide leadership
and public service in health care, law, economic development, social
welfare, urban planning, public policy, arts and the environment. Most
academic departments have major research projects, field studies or
student internships that directly affect people’s lives in Los Angeles,
the state and the nation.
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Powell Library is one of four original structures on campus dating
to the early 1920s.
HEALTH CARE
Each year more than 450,000 patients from Southern California,
the U.S. and around the globe come to the world-renowned UCLA
Medical Center for treatment, while thousands more area residents
receive care through Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, primary care offices and community outreach health
programs. The four schools in the medical enterprise are medicine,
dentistry, nursing and public health. UCLA Medical Center has been
ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News &
World Report, including “Best in the West” for 18 consecutive years.
A new state-of-the-art medical center, which includes the Ronald
Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, is under
construction and is scheduled to open in 2008. Santa Monica-UCLA
Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital renovations are scheduled
for completion in phases in the coming months. Groundbreaking
research is constantly taking place in the Jonsson Comprehensive
Cancer Center, the Gonda (Goldschmied) Neuroscience and Genetics Research Center and in many other centers and laboratories on
campus.
ARTS
A diverse array of public arts programming makes UCLA the
leading arts and cultural center of the West. More than 500,000 people
annually attend arts events including theater, music, opera and dance
performances, lectures, poetry readings, exhibitions, film screenings,
and media arts that are presented by UCLA’s two professional arts
schools. Check the web sites at www.arts.ucla.edu and www.tft.ucla.
edu for more information.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Another prime example of UCLA’s connection with the community is through UCLA Extension, one of the nation’s largest divisions
of continuing higher education, offering more than 4,500 courses each
year In diverse fields of study.
In addition, the university conducts guided walking tours and
distributes self-guided tour maps. For further information, call (310)
825-8764 or check out UCLA on the Web at www.ucla.edu.
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LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
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Lexus Ad
IN MEMORIAM, JACK GIFFORD 1941-2009
The golf program lost
a great friend with
the untimely passing of Jack Gifford.
Jack’s immeasurable
support came from
a place of genuine
love for UCLA and
its student-athletes.
The benefits of his
generosity will be
felt for many years to
come. We will deeply
miss him.
–UCLA Head Coach
Derek Freeman
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