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21 2013-14 Rebels

Playing for national titles. Unfortunately, that is where the season to the Final Four, I was very proud." That is, and has been for quite some time, would end for UNLV as it lost to the Yellow Last season was a very successful one the goal of the UNLV men's golf Jackets in a sudden-death and not just because of the Elite Eight finish at team under head coach Dwaine playoff. Both team's top play- the national championship. The Rebels were Knight, who is in his 27th year ers, Kevin Penner for UNLV ranked 21st in the final Golfstat rankings, they at the helm of the program. and Georgia Tech's Ollie had a player earn All-America recognition for Under his watch, the Schniederjans, finished all the 23rd time in the last 25 years (Penner), four Rebels have captured a team square after 18 holes, but Rebels earned academic all-conference honors, national title, two individual Schniederjans won on the 19th and the team had three individual tournament national championships and hole to give the Yellow Jackets winners and a team champion (ASU Thunderbird four NCAA Regional team titles. the 3-2 victory to advance to Invitational) for starters. The perennial power has the national semifinals, send- But as is the case every year, now is not the been so successful through ing the Rebels home. It was time to think about the past, but rather look to the the years that is has become UNLV's 10th all-time top-eight future and find a way to become even better. expected with each and every finish at the national finals. "I think our depth is better and it should season that the team will com- "Going into the third round, produce more competition for the travel spots," pete for the national crown. we were kind of out of it," Knight said. "Those guys returning who played at The Rebels have played Knight said. "But then we nationals in the spring gained a lot of experience in the national finals 18 times played our best round of the at where they want to go. We were happy with under Knight, with all of those tournament when how far we went, but we appearances coming in the last 25 years. we had to and got ourselves in a were also crushed that Last year's squad continued its NCAA- position for Kurt to hit that great shot. we couldn't continue. record streak of 25 straight regional appear- "I thought we really hit our Having that kind of expe- ances, and made the national finals for the first potential at the end of the season. rience moving forward is time since 2010. After tying for second at the You never know if you are going to very important." Mountain West Championship in Tucson, Ariz., reach your potential, but I thought we Expected to lead then finishing fourth at the regional in Columbus, scratched it at that time." the way this year will be Ohio, the Rebels found themselves in a tie for Even though the 2012-13 sea- Kitayama, Carl Jonson 21st, 10 shots off the cutline for match play son ultimately ended in disappoint- and AJ McInerney. after the second round at the Capital City Club ment, it gave the Rebels something Kitayama is a Crabapple Course just outside of Atlanta. to aim for as the new season begins. junior from Chico, Calif., But what happened on that final stroke-play "Finishing the season last year who is entering his third round at the national championship tournament how we did was a big step for our year in the program. He was something that Rebel golf fans will remem- team," Knight said. "With so many has played in 19 tour- ber forever. guys coming back this year, to have naments, totalling 57 UNLV made up 15 spots in the standings that taste and playing such a great rounds in his career. He with a round of 8-under par, which was the lowest match against Georgia Tech on their home has seven top-20 finishes, three top-10s and one team score of the day - three shots better than course and being one putt away from advancing top-five. His best finish last year was a tie for any other team. fifth at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational. He also Kurt Kitayama's eagle try from 208 yards out on the par-4, 523-yard ninth hole, which was 2013-14 RoSTER his last of the day, found the bottom of the cup NAME HT WT YR-EXP. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL and gave UNLV a 54-hole total of 2-over. That Redford Bobbitt 6-1 145 Fr.-HS San Diego, Calif. / Torrey Pines High School James Feutz 6-2 200 Fr.-RS University Place, Wash. / Bellarmine Prep. School score kept the Rebels' hopes alive and ended David Flynn 6-0 180 Jr.-1L Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Carleton College up putting them in a tie for sixth and a four-way Carl Jonson 6-1 180 Jr.-2L Bainbridge Island, Wash. / Bainbridge HS playoff for the last three spots in match play. Kurt Kitayama 5-7 155 Jr.-2L Chico, Calif. / Chico HS The Rebels parred the one-hole playoff to Nicholas Maruri 6-2 190 Jr.-RS-2L Mexico City, Mexico / Gary Gilchrist (Monteverde) Acad. advance to the Elite Eight (match-play) portion of AJ McInerney 6-2 175 So.-1L Henderson, Nev. / Coronado HS the finals for the first time since the current format Taylor Montgomery 6-3 195 Fr.-HS Henderson, Nev. / Foothill High School Kenden Slattery 5-11 155 Fr.-RS Henderson, Nev. / Coronado HS was introduced in 2009. Zane Thomas 6-0 155 So.-1L Las Vegas, Nev. / Arbor View HS The drama would continue, however, as the Chris Tuulik 6-0 185 Fr.-HS-RS San Diego, Calif. / La Jolla High School Rebels' match with Georgia Tech in the quarter- Head Coach: Dwaine Knight (New Mexico ‘69, 27th season) finals at the national championship needed extra Assistant Coach: JC Deacon (UNLV '05, 4th season) golf to be decided.

22 Season outlook

play in the fall. We are hopeful he can come back for the spring. He is a tough kid." Thomas is a sophomore from Las Vegas. He played in six tournaments last season, total- ling 17 rounds. "Zane really has potential to step up for us," Knight said. "He played some for us last year getting good experience and he has won at the AJGA level." Flynn is a junior from Elk Grove Village, Ill. He played in just one event last year - the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. Fuetz is from University Place, Wash., while Slattery is from Henderson, Nev. They are both freshmen, athletically. "The other guys will have a chance to prove themselves in our qualifying tier and show that they can be competitive here at home to have a chance to move to the next level and play in tournaments." The newcomers are freshmen Redford The 2013-14 UNLV men's golf team: Back Row (L to R): David Flynn, AJ McInerney, Mental Training Bobbitt, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Tuulik. Consultant Mark Guadagnoli, Assistant Coach JC Deacon, Head Coach Dwaine Knight, Carl Jonson, Bobbitt is from San Diego, Calif., and was Nicholas Maruri, James Feutz, Taylor Montgomery. Front Row (L to R): Chris Tuulik, Zane Thomas, Kurt the 2013 San Diego Junior Golf Association Kitayama, Kenden Slattery, Redford Bobbitt. Player of the Year. "We are excited about hav- tied for eighth at the MW Championship and was ments, totalling 35 rounds with ing Redford," Knight said. "I second on the team in scoring average at 72.79 a scoring average of 73.69. He really like the way he devel- (top returner). had five top-20 finishes last oped this summer. He caught "We are really excited about Kurt's experi- year, including a top-five: tied fire as a competitor toward the ence level and where he left off last season," for second at the Jack Nicklaus end and I think it elevated his Knight said. "We are really looking to him to be a Invitational. aspirations. Coming here, he big part of our success "If AJ can stay knows it is going to be tough, this year." healthy, he has huge but he wants to try to test his Jonson is also a potential and will be a skills at this level." junior from Bainbridge real difference maker Montgomery is from Island, Wash, and he for us," Knight said. Henderson, Nev., and is in his third year with "He has won at the is the son of former UNLV the Rebels. He has junior level and the All-American golfer Monte tallied 24 tournaments next step for him is to Montgomery. They are the first during his career (72 win at the collegiate father/son combo to ever play rounds) with a scor- level. He has all the for Knight. Taylor is a two-time ing average of 73.18 tools." individual 4A state champion. (currently ranks 17th Other returners from last year's team "Taylor is a bigtime athlete," Knight said. in program history). He are Nicholas Maruri, Zane Thomas "He also played basketball in high school. He has eight top-20 finish- and David Flynn, while James Feutz is a very good competitor and has played some es and three top-10s. and Kenden Slattery are coming off good national junior golf. This will be another step His best finish last year redshirt years with the program. for him, but he has a chance to become a great was a tie for seventh at Maruri is a junior from Mexico City, player for us in the future. We have high hopes the NCAA Columbus Regional. Mexico, in his fourth year with the Rebels. He for him." "Carl put together some big rounds of us has played in 17 career tournaments, totalling 50 Tuulik is also from San Diego, Calif., and is last year," Knight said. "He is a tough kid and I rounds. His best finish last season was a tie for an All-CIF San Diego Section award recipient. was really impressed with his ability to come back 29th at the MW Championship. "Chris is a strong kid, who moves the ball in match play at nationals after he was down "Nico is hurt right now," Knight said. "He really well and has quite a bit of experience," early in his match." broke his foot in a car accident. He recovered Knight said. McInerney is a sophomore from Henderson, from a wrist injury and came back last year to be Nev. As a freshman, he played in 12 tourna- a contributor for us, but now he won't be able to 23 2012-13 Notebook

2012-13 PoST- 2012-13 hEad-To-hEad Alabama ...... 1-3-0 SEaSoN REcaP Air Force ...... 2-0-0 Arizona ...... 1-2-0 The UNLV men’s golf team made its Arizona State ...... 1-0-1 NCAA-record 25th straight appear- Arkansas...... 2-2-0 ance at a NCAA Regional in 2012- Auburn ...... 1-2-0 Ball State ...... 1-0-0 13, finishing fourth in Columbus, Baylor ...... 0-1-0 Ohio, to advance to its 18th all-time Boise State ...... 1-0-0 BYU ...... 0-2-0 NCAA Championship tournament BYU-Hawaii ...... 1-0-0 and its first since 2010. The Rebels Cal State Northridge ...... 1-0-0 finished stroke play in a tie for California ...... 1-4-0 Chattanooga ...... 2-0-0 sixth at the finals, advancing to the Charlotte ...... 1-0-0 Elite Eight for the first time since Clemson ...... 1-0-0 Coastal Carolina ...... 1-0-1 the national championship format Colorado ...... 0-1-0 was changed. UNLV lost to Georgia Colorado-Colorado Springs ...... 1-0-0 Tech in the match-play portion of Colorado State...... 3-0-0 Denver ...... 2-0-0 the tournament, falling on an extra Duke ...... 1-0-0 hole in sudden-death fashion. Prior Florida...... 1-2-0 to NCAA play, the Rebels tied for Florida State ...... 2-0-0 in the conference in scoring average and recorded 11 Fresno State ...... 1-0-0 second at the MW Championship, an event that senior rounds in the 60s, including all three of his stroke-play Georgia ...... 3-0-0 Kevin Penner took medalist honors at. Penner contin- rounds at the NCAA Championship. He is the first Georgia Southern ...... 1-0-0 Georgia Tech ...... 0-4-0 ued his hot play at the NCAA finals with a tie for second golf student-athlete to earn UNLV Sportsman of the Harvard ...... 1-0-0 individually. Year award since Ryan Moore in 2005 and is the 10th Hawaii ...... 3-0-0 Hawaii-Hilo ...... 1-0-0 overall. Houston ...... 0-1-0 hEad coach Illinois...... 0-1-0 Iowa State...... 1-0-0 dWaINE KNIGhT REGIoNaL Kansas...... 2-0-0 REcoRd STREaK Kansas State ...... 1-0-0 UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight finished his 26th year Kent State ...... 2-2-0 at the helm of the Rebel program in 2012-13. During The Rebels earned their 25th consecutive invitation Kentucky ...... 0-1-0 his tenure, UNLV has been a perennial power with six Liberty ...... 0-1-0 to a NCAA Regional in 2012-13, which ties the NCAA Long Beach State ...... 1-0-0 league championships and 18 NCAA Championship record for most consecutive appearances all-time (with LSU...... 1-0-0 finals appearances. His 1998 squad won the national Oklahoma State - also 1989-2013). UNLV has fin- Middle Tennessee State ...... 1-0-0 Minnesota ...... 1-0-0 championship and he has coached the team to 10 ished in the top five at the regional 17 times, has four Mississippi State ...... 1-0-0 top-eight finishes at the finals. He has also tutored two team titles (1990, 1994, 1997 and 2005) and boasts Missouri ...... 1-0-0 individual national champions (Warren Schutte, 1991; Nebraska ...... 1-0-0 three individual medalists (Hub Goyen, 1990; Warren Nevada, Reno...... 3-0-0 Ryan Moore, 2004). Knight was the only mentor to twice Schutte, 1991; Ed Fryatt, 1994). New Mexico ...... 2-6-1 claim GCAA National Coach of the Year honors in the New Mexico State...... 4-0-0 North Florida ...... 1-0-0 1990s (1991 and 1998) and he has produced an amaz- aLL-amERIcaN North Texas ...... 0-1-0 ing 42 All-Americans, 67 all-conference players and has REcoGNITIoN Northern Colorado ...... 2-0-0 guided 11 different players to the PGA Tour from UNLV. Ohio State...... 1-0-0 Oklahoma ...... 2-0-0 Kevin Penner was named honorable mention All- Oklahoma State ...... 1-4-0 PENNER NamEd UNLV America for the second straight season in 2012-13. The Oral Roberts ...... 1-0-0 Rebels have had a player earn All-America recognition Oregon State ...... 1-0-0 SPoRTSmaN of ThE YEaR Pepperdine ...... 1-0-0 in 23 of the last 25 years. Purdue ...... 0-1-0 Kevin Penner was named the UNLV Sportsman of Samford ...... 1-0-0 the Year for 2012-13. San Diego ...... 2-1-0 REbELS RaNKEd San Diego State ...... 2-1-1 The Sammamish, Wash., 21ST IN fINaL PoLL San Francisco...... 1-0-0 native was named honor- Seattle ...... 1-0-0 The Rebels were ranked No. 21 SMU...... 0-1-0 able mention All-America South Alabama ...... 1-0-0 for the second straight sea- in the country in the final Golfstat South Carolina ...... 1-1-0 son after earning PING All- Rankings of the season after con- Southern Utah ...... 1-0-0 Stanford ...... 1-1-0 West Region honors, also cluding the year with an "Elite St. John's ...... 1-0-0 for the second consecutive Eight" appearance at the NCAA St. Mary's ...... 1-0-0 year. He earned the indi- Championship. It was the first time TCU ...... 1-2-0 Tennessee ...... 1-0-0 vidual title at the Mountain in program history that it advanced Texas ...... 1-2-1 West Championship and to the match play portion of the Texas A&M...... 2-2-1 Texas State ...... 1-0-0 led UNLV in scoring dur- NCAA Championship (current for- Texas Tech ...... 2-1-0 ing the season with an mat was introduced in 2009). UAB ...... 1-0-0 average of 72.11 over 35 UCF ...... 1-1-0 UCLA ...... 2-1-0 rounds. In 12 tournaments aLL-REGIoNa UC Davis ...... 1-0-0 played, he recorded seven USC ...... 2-0-0 Kevin Penner was named to the UT Arlington ...... 1-0-0 top-10 individual finishes, Utah ...... 2-0-0 including five in the top PING All-West Region team for the second straight year by the Golf Utah State...... 1-0-0 five. He finished the sea- UTEP ...... 4-0-0 son with a tie for second Coaches Association of America UTSA ...... 1-0-0 (GCAA). Valparaiso ...... 1-0-0 individually at the NCAA Vanderbilt ...... 0-1-0 Championship, helping the Virginia ...... 1-0-0 Washington ...... 2-0-0 Rebels to an "Elite Eight" Washington State ...... 1-0-0 showing at the national Weber State ...... 1-0-0 West Florida ...... 1-0-0 finals. Penner ranked fifth Western New Mexico ...... 1-0-0 Wichita State ...... 0-1-0 Wyoming...... 3-0-0

24 2012-13 Notebook

aLL-moUNTaIN WEST For the third straight year, Kevin Penner was selected to the 10-person All-Mountain West Men’s Golf Team. PENNER WINS moUTaIN WEST INdIVIdUaL TITLE Kevin Penner earned medalist honors at the 2013 Mountain West Men's Golf Championship, becom- ing the fifth UNLV golfer to win the Mountain West's individual title and second in three years. Previous win- ners: Michael Kirk (2000), Ryan Moore (2004), Eddie Olson (2008) and Derek Ernst (2011). Penner finished the event at 7-under 206, claiming victory by a stroke. Penner's final round consisted of seven birdies and three bogeys. His winning birdie turned out to be on the par-3, 186-yard 17th hole.

acadEmIc career low. Kitayama shot a career-best 67 during the aLL-moUNTaIN WEST first round by notching seven birdies and recorded his second tournament as a Rebel with two rounds in the The UNLV men's golf team had four student-athletes 60s. earn Spring 2013 Academic All-Mountain West honors. Carl Jonson and Kurt Kitayama were both recognized PENNER oN hoGaN aWaRd for a second consecutive year, while AJ McInerney and Zane Thomas were both recognized for the first time. To WaTch LIST be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, Kevin Penner was included on The Ben Hogan Award student-athletes must have completed at least one aca- Watch List in 2012-13. The list was comprised of 27 demic term at the school while maintaining a cumulative collegiate golfers from 20 universities, including 17 golf- grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or ers on it for the first time. The most prestigious award in significant contributor on their team. men's college golf, The Hogan is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA moUNTaIN WEST college golfer taking into account all collegiate and SchoLaR-aThLETES amateur competitions during the past 12-month period. The UNLV men's golf team had one student-athlete earn the 2012-13 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award. Carl Jonson, who was a sophomore during the 2012-13 academic year, was a recipient for the bIG YEaR foR foRmER REbELS second consecutive year. Jonson has also been named oN ThE PGa ToUR Academic All-MW two years in a row. The MW Scholar- Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors 2013 was a big year for former Rebels on the PGA Tour. bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selec- Tour rookie Derek Ernst won his first career title at the tion, student-athletes must have completed at least Wells Fargo Championship and was nominted for PGA two academic terms at the member institution, while Tour Rookie of the Year, while Adam Scott won the maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or Masters and The Barclays, giving him a total of 10 PGA better, and have participated in varsity competition in an Tour titles during his career. NCAA-sponsored sport. KITaYama NamEd mW GoLfER of ThE WEEK/TEam EaRNS NaTIoNaL TEam of ThE WEEK Kurt Kitayama was selected as the Mountain West Men's Golfer of the Week for tournaments played April 5-7. It was the only time all season that a UNLV player earned the honor. He helped lead the Rebels to their lone team title of the year at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational. With the win, Golfweek named the Rebels as its Team of the Week. Kitayama turned in a his best collegiate finish with a tie for fifth place at 6-under 207 (67-71-69). His 54-hole total of 207 also marked a

25 2012-13 Tournament Scorecard

GENE mIRaNda faLcoN INVITaTIoNaL johN bURNS INTERcoLLEGIaTE moUNTaIN WEST chamPIoNShIP Eisenhower Golf Club (Par 72), Colo. Springs, Colo., Sep. 9-10 Turtle Bay Resort's Arnold Palmer Course (Par 72), Kahuku, Omni Tucson National Resort (Par 71), Tucson, Ariz., May 3-5 16 Teams, 88 Individuals Hawaii, Feb. 20-22 9 Teams, 45 Individuals 16 Teams, 88 Individuals T2nd UNLV 288-284-292—864 (E) T2nd UNLV 287-284-281—852 (E) T6th Blake Biddle 70-70-73—213 (-3) 6th UNLV 303-293-293—889 (+25) 1st Kevin Penner 67-72-67—206 (-7) T9th Kurt Kitayama 71-72-71—214 (-2) T14th Blake Biddle 77-71-74—222 (+6) T8th Kurt Kitayama 71-73-69—213 (E) T14th AJ McInerney 71-71-75—217 (+1) T17th AJ McInerney 73-75-75—223 (+7) T10th Carl Jonson 76-69-69—214 (+1) T49th Nicholas Maruri 76-71-78—225 (+9) T20th Kevin Penner 76-75-73—224 (+8) T24th AJ McInerney 73-74-76—223 (+10) T49th Zane Thomas ^ 72-80-73—225 (+9) T37th Carl Jonson 79-78-71—228 (+12) T29th Nicholas Maruri 79-70-77—226 (+13) T59th Carl Jonson 78-77-73—228 (+12) T46th Zane Thomas 77-72-80—229 (+13) Ncaa coLUmbUS REGIoNaL PING/GoLfWEEK PREVIEW INVITaTIoNaL SoUThERN hIGhLaNdS The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course (Par 71), Capital City Club Crabapple (Par 70), Alpharetta, Ga., Sep. 23-25 coLLEGIaTE maSTERS Columbus, Ohio, May 16-18 15 Teams, 75 Individuals Southern Highlands Golf Club (Par 72), Las Vegas, Nev., 13 Teams, 75 Individuals T3rd UNLV 281-286-286—853 (+13) March 8-10 15 Teams, 81 Individuals 4th UNLV 292-292-294—878 (+10) T2nd Kevin Penner 71-69-70—210 (E) T7th Carl Jonson 68-72-76—216 (+3) T22nd Blake Biddle 71-71-72—214 (+4) T18th AJ McInerney 76-73-71—220 (+7) T43rd Carl Jonson 72-78-69—219 (+9) 9th UNLV 299-297-296—892 (+28) T25th Blake Biddle 72-75-75—222 (+6) T34th Kevin Penner 75-74-74—223 (+10) T43rd Kurt Kitayama 68-72-79—219 (+9) T37th Kurt Kitayama 74-77-73—224 (+11) T50th AJ McInerney 71-74-75—220 (+10) T39th Kurt Kitayama 81-72-72—225 (+9) T39th AJ McInerney 76-73-76—225 (+9) T43rd Nicholas Maruri 75-73-77—225 (+12) jacK NIcKLaUS INVITaTIoNaL T57th Kevin Penner 76-79-73—228 (+12) 60th Nicholas Maruri ^ 77-74-78—229 (+13) Ncaa chamPIoNShIP Muirfield Village Golf Club (Par 72), Dublin, Ohio, Oct. 8-9 63rd Carl Jonson 75-77-79—231 (+15) Capital City Club (Par 70), Atlanta, Ga., May 28-June 2 11 Teams, 60 Individuals T65th Zane Thomas ^ 77-76-80—233 (+17) 30 Teams, 156 Individuals 78th Arthur Kim ^ 84-78-86—248 (+32) 10th UNLV 311-313—624 (+48) 79th David Flynn ^ 85-82-83—250 (+34) T2nd AJ McInerney 73-73—146 (+2) T6th UNLV 286-284-272—842 (+2) T2nd Kevin Penner 69-67-68—204 (-6) T9th Kevin Penner 75-75—150 (+6) NaTIoNaL INVITaTIoNaL ToURNamENT 52nd Blake Biddle 83-81—164 (+20) T32nd Kurt Kitayama 71-72-67—210 (E) T53rd Zane Thomas 81-84—165 (+21) Omni Tucson National Resort (Par 72), Tucson, Ariz., T93rd Carl Jonson 73-74-69—216 (+6) T56th Nicholas Maruri 82-88—170 (+26) March 16-17 T109th AJ McInerney 73-77-68—218 (+8) 16 Teams, 92 Individuals T128th Nicholas Maruri 76-71-73—220 (+10) jERRY PaTE NaTIoNaL INTERcoLLEGIaTE Old Overton Golf Club (Par 70), Vestavia Hills, Ala., Oct. 15-16 9th UNLV 287-289-293—869 (+5) Match Play - Quarterfinal (Elite Eight) T22nd Kurt Kitayama 70-76-70—216 (E) 12 Teams, 60 Individuals #2 Georgia Tech 3, #7 UNLV 2 28th Kevin Penner 71-72-74—217 (+1) Carl Jonson (UNLV) d. Seth Reeves (GT), 4 and 3 4th UNLV 290-288-290—868 (+28) T35th Carl Jonson 71-75-73—219 (+3) A.J. McInerney (UNLV) d. Shun Yat Hak (GT), 2 up T4th Blake Biddle 70-71-71—212 (+2) T39th AJ McInerney 75-69-76—220 (+4) Bo Andrews (GT) d. Nicholas Maruri (UNLV), 3 and 2 T6th Kevin Penner 76-67-71—214 (+4) T58th Blake Biddle 75-73-77—225 (+9) Ollie Schniederjans (GT) d. Kevin Penner (UNLV), 1 up (19 holes) T11th AJ McInerney 69-76-73—218 (+8) Anders Albertson (GT) d. Kurt Kitayama (UNLV), 2 and 1 T31st Carl Jonson 75-75-75—225 (+15) aSU ThUNdERbIRd INVITaTIoNaL T49th Kurt Kitayama 79-75-79—233 (+23) Karsten Golf Course (Par 71), Tempe, Ariz., April 5-7 ^ Played as individual 18 Teams, 100 Individuals hERb WImbERLY INTERcoLLEGIaTE 1st UNLV 283-283-277—843 (-9) NMSU Golf Course (Par 71), Las Cruces, N.M., Oct. 22-23 T5th Kurt Kitayama 67-71-69—207 (-6) TEam, INdIVIdUaL maRKS 12 Teams, 75 Individuals T5th Kevin Penner 71-69-67—207 (-6) T20th Carl Jonson 72-70-72—214 (+1) Low Team 54 (to par): ...... 843 (-9), ASU Thunderbird 2nd UNLV 281-285-284—850 (-2) T41st Nicholas Maruri 74-75-69—218 (+5) Low Team 18 (to par): .....272 (-8), Rnd 3, NCAA Championship T1st Blake Biddle 68-68-69—205 (-8) T58th AJ McInerney 73-73-76—222 (+9) 4th Kevin Penner 70-69-69—208 (-5) Low Ind 54 (to par): ...... 199 (-14), Penner, All-America T15th Kurt Kitayama ^ 77-69-68—214 (+1) Low Ind 18 (to par): ...... 65 (-6), Penner, Rnd 1, All-America T22nd Carl Jonson 70-73-73—216 (+3) moRRIS WILLIamS INVITaTIoNaL Best Team Finish: ...... 1st, ASU Thunderbird T41st Zane Thomas 73-75-73—221 (+8) University of Texas Golf Club (Par 71), Austin, Texas, April 13-14 Best Individual Finish: ...... 1st, Penner, Mountain West Champ. T62nd Nicholas Maruri 74-75-78—227 (+14) 12 Teams, 72 Individuals ...... 1st, Penner, All-America ...... T1st, Biddle, Wimberly SUN boWL WESTERN REfINING coLLEGE 11th UNLV 304-287-302—893 (+41) T19th Carl Jonson 74-69-74—217 (+4) aLL-amERIca GoLf cLaSSIc T54th Kurt Kitayama 77-73-77—227 (+14) El Paso Country Club (Par 71), El Paso, Texas, Nov. 19-20 T54th Nicholas Maruri 78-75-74—227 (+14) 23 Individuals T54th AJ McInerney 75-73-79—227 (+14) T64th Zane Thomas ^ 76-84-72—232 (+19) 1st Kevin Penner 65-66-68—199 (-14) 67th Kevin Penner 84-72-77—233 (+20)

2012-13 Individual Statistics NAME ...... RDS ...... STR ...... AVG...... TOP-20 ...... TOP-10 ...... TOP-5...... PAR ...... SUB Kevin Penner (Sr.) ...... 38 ...... 2723 ...... 71.66 ...... 9 ...... 8...... 6 ...... 3 ...... 16 Kurt Kitayama (So.) ...... 33 ...... 2402 ...... 72.79 ...... 4 ...... 3...... 1 ...... 5 ...... 11 Blake Biddle (Jr.)...... 23 ...... 1677 ...... 72.91 ...... 4 ...... 3...... 2 ...... 2 ...... 6 Carl Jonson (So.) ...... 36 ...... 2643 ...... 73.42 ...... 4 ...... 2...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 10 AJ McInerney (Fr.) ...... 35 ...... 2579 ...... 73.69 ...... 5 ...... 1...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 5 Nicholas Maruri (Jr.) ...... 26 ...... 1967 ...... 75.65 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 3 Zane Thomas (Fr.) ...... 17 ...... 1305 ...... 76.76 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 2 ...... 0 Less than 10 rounds played Arthur Kim (Sr.)...... 3 ...... 248 ...... 82.67 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 David Flynn (So.) ...... 3 ...... 250 ...... 83.33 ...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 TEAM TOTALS...... 38 ...... 11017 ...... 72.48 ...... 13 ...... 12 ...... 7 ...... 3 ...... 8

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caRMel cUp Dates: September 7-8, 2013 Host: Vanderbilt University Course: Pebble Beach Golf Links & Spyglass Hill Location: Pebble Beach, Calif. Yardage/Par: 6,960/7,040 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (831) 622-8723 Media Contact: Andy Boggs Office Phone: (615) 343-1847 Email: [email protected] Website: vucommodores.com 2012 Medalist: Julien Brun, TCU (70-68-68—206, -10) 2012 Champion: TCU (12.5-11.5) pebble beach golf linkS

WilliaM h. TUckeR inViTaTional Dates: September 27-28, 2013 Host: University of New Mexico Course: UNM Championship Course Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Yardage/Par: 7,562 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (505) 277-4546 Media Contact: Greg Archuleta Office Phone: (505) 925-5520 Email: [email protected] Website: golobos.com 2012 Medalist: Gavin Green, New Mexico (71-69-69—209; -7) 2012 Champion: New Mexico (283-285-281—849; -15)

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Dates: October 7-8, 2013 Host: University of Alabama Course: Old Overton Club Location: Birmingham, Ala. Yardage/Par: 7,204 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (205) 972-9000 Media Contact: Josh Maxson Office Phone: (205) 348-6084 Email: [email protected] Website: rolltide.com 2012 Medalist: Justin Thomas, Alabama (74-64-70—208; -2) 2012 Champion: Alabama (288-287-282—857; +17) old oVeRTon clUb

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Dates: October 20-22, 2013 Host: University of Central Florida Course: Isleworth Golf Club Location: Orlando, Fla. Yardage/Par: 7,544 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (407) 909-2000 Media Contact: Andy Seeley Office Phone: (407) 823-2729 Email: [email protected] Website: ucfknights.com 2012 Medalist: Michael Kim, California (67-72-73—212; -4) 2012 Champion: California (284-295-289—868; +4)

John bURnS inTeRcollegiaTe WailUa golf coURSe Dates: February 19-21, 2014 Host: University of Hawaii Course: Wailua Golf Course Location: Linhue Kauai, Hawaii Yardage/Par: 6,981 Yards, Par 72 Course Phone: (808) 241-6666 Media Contact: Derek Inouchi Office Phone: (808) 956-4478 Email: [email protected] Website: hawaiiathletics.com 2013 Medalist: Joel Stalter, California (67-70-67—204; -12) 2013 Champion: California (284-282-284—850; -14)

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2014 SoUTheRn highlandS SoUTheRn highlandS golf clUb collegiaTe MaSTeRS Southern Highlands Golf Club, March 7-9, 2014 Par 72, 7,510 Yards

Alabama, Arizona State, California, Georgia, Georgia Tech, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford, TCU, Texas, Texas A & M, Texas Tech, UCLA, UNLV

or the 39th time, many of the nation's top collegiate programs will show- case their talent at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters. Hosted Fby UNLV and the Las Vegas Founders, this prestigious men's golf event annually lures the country's best to compete in the desert. In fact, on an almost annual basis, the event is ranked as the No. 1 tournament in all of collegiate golf in strength of schedule by Golfweek. Established in 1974, the tournament has undergone various format changes, promoted a half-dozen sponsors and survived a two-year hiatus in its 38-year history. It began as the Rebel Collegiate Golf Classic, a small, six-team, 36-hole fall event for Division I programs in the West. To efficiently utilize resources, play Once again, picturesque Southern Highlands Golf Club will serve as the host was split between the Dunes Country Club and Las Vegas Country Club, and no course, as it has since 2002. The Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters has practice rounds were permitted on either course. Arizona State defeated BYU by been ranked No. 1 in strength of schedule several times by Golfweek. a single stroke, and the Rebels finished fourth overall in year one. Since then, the tournament has gone through a myriad of changes. A third paST chaMpionS round was added in 1975, but counted the lowest five scores of a six-man squad. YEAR CHAMPION MEDALIST By 1984, a standard 4-of-5 scoring system was introduced. And it wasn't until 1974 Arizona State Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State 1988 that newly hired head coach Dwaine Knight was able to secure Desert Inn 1975 Arizona State Jeff Thomsen, Arizona State Country Club to host all three rounds, eliminating the rotating course format. 1976 Brigham Young Pat McGowan, Brigham Young The tournament was abandoned in 1996 before UNLV and Golf Digest resur- 1977 Brigham Young Stan Souza, Brigham Young rected it the following season. Moving play to the spring portion of the schedule, 1978 Arizona State Jay Don Blake, Utah State the Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational featured one of the richest fields to play in 1979 Brigham Young Nathaniel Crosby, Miami Las Vegas. 1980 Brigham Young Matt Plumie, Nevada-Reno In 2002, the tournament became known as the Toyota Men’s Collegiate and 1981 Long Beach State Mike Miles, Long Beach State was played at the Rebels' home course, Southern Highlands Golf Club. The 1982 Brigham Young Rick Gibson, Brigham Young tournament then became known simply as the Southern Highlands Collegiate 1983 Weber State Scott Geroux, Weber State Championship before another name change in 2010 to the Southern Highlands 1984 Oklahoma State Doug Wherry, Texas-El Paso Collegiate Masters. The SHCM wouldn't be possible without the help of Garry 1985 Oklahoma State John O’Neill, Oklahoma State* Goett, President of Southern Highlands Golf Club, and the Rebel golf program is 1986 Arizona Grant Waite, Oklahoma 1987 Arizona State Billy Mayfair, Arizona State very appreciative of all of his efforts. 1988 Oklahoma State Kevin Wentworth, Oklahoma State Despite its frequent facelifts, the tourney consistently features the nation's 1989 Arizona State Phil Mickelson, Arizona State top young golf talent. Jay Don Blake, Stewart Cink, David Duval, Ed Fryatt, David 1990 Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State Gossett, Billy Mayfair, Ryan Moore, Phil Mickelson and Camilo Villegas are all 1991 Arizona State Brett Dean, Arizona State former winners that have gone on to PGA Tour success. Other PGA veterans on Phil Mickelson, Arizona State the tournament's list of "alumni" are Rich Beem, Robert Gamez, Bob May, Paul 1992 Florida Stewart Cink, Georgia Tech Stankowski and Scott Verplank along with former Rebels Chad Campbell, Chris David Duval, Georgia Tech Riley, Adam Scott, Skip Kendall, Jeremy Anderson, Ed Fryatt, Charley Hoffman. 1993 UNLV Ed Fryatt, UNLV and Derek Ernst. The individual medalist trophy was named the Jimmy Pettyjohn 1994 UNLV Anthony Rodriguez, Texas A&M Trophy in 2006, in memory of the former Rebel Golf Foundation Board member. 1995 UNLV* Ted Oh, UNLV UNLV holds the tourney record with 10 titles, while Arizona State is one back 1998 Virginia James Driscoll, Virginia at nine. The Rebels have won three straight on two separate occasions: from 1999 UNLV David Gossett, Texas 1993-95 and from 2008-10. UNLV has also won six of the last nine overall and 2000 Arizona State* D.J. Trahan, Clemson* four of the last six. 2001 Georgia Tech Jeff Quinney, Arizona State 2002 Georgia Tech Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech Camilo Villegas, Florida 2003 Oklahoma State Ryan Moore, UNLV 2004 Arizona State Camilo Villegas, Florida 2005 UNLV Daniel Im, UCLA* 2006 UNLV Matt Kinsinger, UNLV 2007 UCLA Lucas Lee, UCLA 2008 UNLV Rory Hie, USC* 2009 UNLV Cameron Tringale, Georgia Tech 2010 UNLV/UCLA Jesper Kennegard, Arizona State 2011 Oklahoma State Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State 2012 UNLV Blake Biddle, UNLV 2013 California Patrick Rodgers, Stanford* * Playoff Winner

29 The Desert Inn Country Club served as a long-time home for the Rebel Classic. 2013-14 Schedule

naTional inViTaTional ToURnaMenT Dates: March 15-16, 2014 Host: University of Arizona Course: Omni Tucson National Resort Location: Tucson, Ariz. Yardage/Par: 7,262 Yards, Par 73 Course Phone: (520) 297-2271 Media Contact: Cory Walton Office Phone: (520) 621-0916 Email: [email protected] Website: arizonawildcats.com 2013 Medalist: Julien Brun, TCU (68-65-75—208; -8) 2013 Champion: New Mexico (277-288-279—844; -20) oMni TUcSon naTional ReSoRT

STanfoRd inViTaTional Dates: March 28-30, 2014 Host: Stanford University Course: Stanford Golf Club Location: Palo Alto, Calif. Yardage/Par: 6,742 Yards, Par 70 Course Phone: (650) 724-0944 Media Contact: Alan George Office Phone: (650) 725-2959 Email: [email protected] Website: gostanford.com 2013 Medalist: Paul Barjon, TCU (66-66-67—199; -11) 2013 Champion: Stanford (272-271-274—817; -23) STanfoRd golf clUb

RobeRT kepleR inViTaTional ohio STaTe UniVeRSiTY ScaRleT coURSe Dates: April 12-13, 2014 Host: Ohio State University Course: Ohio State University Scarlet Course Location: Columbus, Ohio Yardage/Par: 7,444 Yards, Par 71 Course Phone: (614) 514-4653 Media Contact: Kendra Willard Office Phone: (614) 292-0088 Email: [email protected] Website: ohiostatebuckeyes.com 2012 Medalist: Max Buckley, SMU (73-74-73—220; +7) 2012 Champion: Kent State (308-295-295—898; +46)

30 postseason 15Th annUal MoUnTain WeST MoUnTain WeST chaMpion chaMpionShip To be cRoWned in TUcSon, aRiz. Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, Reno, he 2014 Mountain West Men’s Golf New Mexico, San Diego State, San José State, UNLV, Utah State, Wyoming Championship will be held at Tucson Dates: April 25-27, 2014 National Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz., T Host: Mountain West for the eighth straight year. All 11 schools in Course: Omni Tucson National Resort the league will be represented at the 54-hole Location: Tucson, Ariz. MW Championship, slated for Friday, April 25 Yardage/Par: 7,262 Yards, Par 72 through Sunday, April 27. Course Phone: (520) 297-2271 Media Contact: Javan Hedlund Office Phone: (719) 488-4051 Email: [email protected] Website: TheMW.com

MW chaMpionS YEAR TEAM INDIVIDUAL 2000 UNLV Michael Kirk, UNLV 2001 BYU John Lepak, San Diego State 2002 UNLV Martin Laird, Colorado State 2003 New Mexico Michael Letzig, New Mexico 2004 BYU Ryan Moore, UNLV New Mexico 2005 New Mexico Nick Becker, BYU 2006 New Mexico Jay Choi, New Mexico 2007 BYU Robby Ormand, TCU 2008 Colorado State Eddie Olson, UNLV 2009 TCU Steve Saunders, New Mexico 2010 Colorado State Ryan Peterson, Colorado State oMni TUcSon naTional ReSoRT 2011 San Diego State Derek Ernst, UNLV 2012 San Diego State Johan de Beer, TCU 2013 New Mexico Kevin Penner, UNLV

Regional SiTeS MaY 15-17, 2014

Course: Auburn University Club Course: The Club at Old Hawthorne Course: Lonnie Poole Golf Course Location: Auburn, Ala. Location: Columbia, Mo. Location: Raleigh, N.C.

Course: Rich Harvest Farms Course: Eugene Country Club Course: Briggs Ranch Golf Club Location: Sugar Grove, Ill. Location: Eugene, Ore. Location: San Antonio, Texas

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RebelS Seek 19Th ncaa chaMpionShip appeaRance in 2014 117Th annUal ncaa chaMpionShip Dates: May 23-28, 2014 he yardstick by which success is measured in college golf is undoubt- Host: Wichita State University edly the NCAA Championship. While plenty of other tournaments carry Course: Prairie Dunes Country Club Tprestige and feature luxurious and exclusive courses, the NCAA finals are Location: Hutchinson, Kan. always the pinnacle of the college golf season. Yardage/Par: 6,598 Yards, Par 70 In 2014, UNLV will be seeking its Course Phone: (620) 662-0581 19th appearance at the national finals. The Rebels have qualified for 18 NCAA Media Contact: Brian Petrotta finals since Dwaine Knight took over Office Phone: (316) 978-5535 the program, including last season Email: [email protected] which saw the Rebel tie for sixth to Website: goshockers.com advance to the Elite Eight. 2013 Medalist: Max Homa, California (70-65-66—201; -9) UNLV has enjoyed much success at 2013 Champion: Alabama the finals, finishing in the top eight on 10 different occasions and in the top 15, 12 times. The Rebels won it all at the 1998 NCAA Championship and had a runner-up finish in 1996. Additionally, two UNLV individuals have brought home the national title (Warren Schutte in 1991 and Ryan Moore in 2004). The Rebels will be looking for their second national team title when play begins at Prairie Dunes Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kan. The NCAA finals will be held May 23-28, 2014. A new format was introduced five years ago. Following 54 holes of stroke play, the individual champion is crowned. The field is then cut to the low eight teams, which advance to match-play until a team champion emerges. Thirty teams qualify for the NCAA Championship finals, but instead of coming from three regions like in the past, six sites now host NCAA Regionals. The Rebels have been to a NCAA- record 25 straight regionals.

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32 “Coach, you are on a roll for developing such great players AND quality kids." --- Jim Nantz Broadcaster, CBS Sports

"The golf program at UNLV played a big part in my golf educa- tion, helping me to prepare for life on Tour. Great facilities to use, great competition to play in and great friends made. I look back at my time at UNLV and have great memories. UNLV is a part of the journey that I am on and taught me so much. I am a proud Rebel!" --- Adam Scott Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour star

"Coach Knight is an incredible short game instructor and he has a vast knowledge of the game of golf. One of the things he constantly emphasized was the importance of the finishing holes in every tournament. I can't even begin to count how many times his words rang true, with the finishing holes making the differ- ence between winning and losing." --- Ryan Moore Former UNLV star and current PGA Tour golfer

"If a young golfer has the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, there is no better place to play college golf than UNLV. Dwaine Knight and Keith Kleven will help you learn what it takes to be successful at the next level." --- Hank Haney Leading golf instructor

"I couldn't be where I am today without the program at UNLV and Coach Knight. Coach worked with me from the start and helped me with my short game and I saw immediate improvements. I still almost exclusively work with Coach on my short game. UNLV was the perfect university to go to for helping me get to where I am now in my career." --- Chad Campbell Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour player

"Coach Knight has the ability to keep the putting process very simple and his teaching sessions are always a positive experi- ence. No matter where you are with your putting stroke, he can bring you around to a comfortable stroke that you can trust. He took me from an average putter entering college to a putting stroke which has allowed me to earn a living on the PGA Tour. I respect Dwaine for his willingness to work with all levels of golf- ers; he is a true teacher of the game." --- Charley Hoffman Former UNLV golfer and current PGA Tour player Coaching Staff

two-time National Coach of the Year and 2002 GCAA Hall of Fame remember the first time we qualified for nationals (in 1989) and how excited we inductee, Dwaine Knight has been the driving force behind the tremen- were just to make it there. Now I feel that we have moved to the next level where Adous success of Rebel Golf since his arrival in Las Vegas in the fall of our players expect to go to nationals and are ready to compete for the national 1987. championship every year. Knight, who is in his 27th season at the helm of the UNLV men’s golf “Winning our three national titles (one team in 1998 and two individuals in program, has nurtured Rebel golf from near-anonymity to one of the premier 1991 and 2004) has been a dream come true for myself and the school. We felt programs in the nation. In 1998, he guided the Rebels to their first-ever NCAA that as a team we had been a serious contender prior to winning it all, and to crown in Albuquerque, N.M. get over the top really legitimized our program. Winning those championships is Knight has taken the Rebels to an unprecedented 18 trips to the national a reflection of the outstanding young men that we have had in our program and finals and coached them to 10 top-eight finishes. Additionally, he has led his team all of the hard work and effort they have given through the years, both on and off to a current NCAA-record 25 straight appearances at the NCAA Regionals. the golf course." Under his tutelage, the Rebels earned their first-ever No. 1 ranking in 1993 Since Knight came to UNLV, 11 of his players have gone on to play on the and following the 1997-98 season, the team finished No. 1 in the nation in all PGA TOUR and eight of those are still active and have combined for 21 PGA polls. TOUR titles, including Adam Scott's win at the 2013 Masters. A true teacher of the sport, Knight has tutored 42 All-Americans at UNLV, a Knight came to UNLV from the University of New Mexico, where he served National Player of the Year, a National Freshman as the head coach from 1978-87. Eight of his players earned All-American honors of the Year, a U.S. Amateur Champion, three and 14 were tabbed All-WAC. He led the Lobos to a league crown in 1979 and a U.S. Public Links Champions, three Walker fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships that same year. In all, he led New Cup participants and six Palmer Cup repre- sentatives. Additionally, two former Rebel golfers have gone on to play for the U.S. KNIGHT’S COACHING HONORS 2012 -- ESPN Radio 1100 Sportsperson of the Year in the Ryder Cup. 2009 -- So. Nevada Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Knight has captured three national Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee titles (one team championship and two 2008 -- 1998 National Championship Team Inducted, individuals), has won six conference UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame championships and has developed 2005 -- Golf Coaches Association of America 67 all-conference players. Over the District VIII Coach of the Year last decade, Knight has helped 2004 -- Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 12 Rebel golfers earn the All- 2002 -- Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame Southern Nevada Golf Hall of Fame Inductee America Scholar award and four Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year have been named Academic 1998 – Golf Coaches Association of America All-Americans. National Coach of the Year "I am very proud of what 1998 – Golf Coaches Association of America we have accomplished at District VIII Coach of the Year UNLV in my time here," 1998 – Golfweek Magazine’s National Coach of the Year Knight said. "I can 1998 – Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year 1997 – Captain, United States Palmer Cup Team 1994 – West Team Coach, NCAA East vs. West All-American Matches 1992 – United States vs. Japan All-Star Matches 1991 – Golf Coaches Association of America National Coach of the Year 1991 – NCAA District VIII Coach of the Year 1989 – Co-Big West Coach of the Year 34 1981 – NCAA District VII Coach of the Year 1979 – Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Dwaine Knight

Mexico to eight appearances in the national finals, An accomplished golfer in his own right, including two top-10 finishes. Knight played four seasons at New Mexico Want to honor Knight? Well, join the club. The (1966-69) and played on the 1967 team that only two-time winner in the '90s of the GCAA National won the WAC championship and placed ninth at Coach of the Year award (1991 and 1998), Knight nationals. was also proclaimed Golfweek National Coach of Knight then spent five years (1972-77) on the Year in 1998, earned Coach of the Year honors the PGA Tour, winning his first tournament -- the at the conference level four times (1979, 1989, 1998 Southwest PGA Championship -- as early as his and 2002) and at the district tier four times (District second season. After leaving the tour, Knight VII in 1981, District VIII in 1991, 1998 and 2005). He replaced Dick McGuire as New Mexico's head has been inducted to four Halls of Fame - the GCAA, coach in 1978. Knight remains a member of the the Southern Nevada Golf Association, the Southern Professional Golfers Association. Nevada Sports and the Las Vegas Golf. In 2008, his Knight and his wife Debbie have a daugh- 1998 National Champion squad was inducted into ter, Keely. the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2009 he was named the Southern Nevada Chapter's PGA Golf Professional of the Year. His most recent honor was being named the 2012 Sportsperson of the Year by ESPN Radio in Las Vegas. As its honoree, he was extremely active in charitable efforts benefit- ting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place. Coach Knight and his wife, Debbie. He reached the pinnacle of coaching honors during the summer of 1997 when he was chosen as the United States' captain for the inaugural Palmer Cup. "It was a real honor to be thought of so highly by your peers," Knight said of his selection as captain. "But it's a real reflection on the type of players we've had and the support we've received from the university and the Las Vegas community. That's where the real credit goes."

Captain Knight helped lead the United States Team to a Palmer Cup Victory in 1997.

Coach Knight was recognized at halftime of a Runnin' Rebel game for being ESPN Radio's Sportsperson of the Year in 2012. As its honoree, he was extremely active in charitable efforts benefitting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Caring Place.

Serving as caddy for former Rebel great Warren Schutte at the Knight is in his 27th year leading the Rebel program. 1993 Masters, Knight He is pictured here with former Rebel All-American and got to see one of his current PGA Tour star Ryan Moore. pupil's dreams come 35 true. Dwaine Knight

Knight was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

Knight with his wife Debbie and President Clinton in the Oval Office after the Rebels won the national championship. Knight shows off his Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame plaque.

Knight's Year-By-Year Record All-Conference All-America Year School Conference/Finish Selections Selections Postseason/Fin ish 1978 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 1 1 NCAA Finals 1979 New Mexico Western Athletic/1st 2 1 NCAA Finals/5th 1980 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 1 1 1981 New Mexico Western Athletic/3rd 2 2 NCAA Finals/7th 1982 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 1 1 NCAA Finals 1983 New Mexico Western Athletic/6th 0 0 NCAA Finals 1984 New Mexico Western Athletic/5th 1 1 1985 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 2 0 NCAA Finals 1986 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 2 1 NCAA Finals 1987 New Mexico Western Athletic/2nd 1 0 NCAA Finals 1988 UNLV Big West/7th 1 0 1989 UNLV Big West/4th 2 1 NCAA Finals 1990 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 *NCAA Finals 1991 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 NCAA Finals/8th 1992 UNLV Big West/1st 3 3 NCAA Finals/4th 1993 UNLV Big West/1st 4 3 NCAA Finals/8th 1994 UNLV Big West/1st 3 2 *NCAA Finals/7th 1995 UNLV Big West/2nd 4 1 NCAA Finals/15th 1996 UNLV Big West/1st 4 4 NCAA Finals/2nd 1997 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 3 2 *NCAA Finals 1998 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 2 4 NATIONAL CHAMPS 1999 UNLV Western Athletic/2nd 2 4 NCAA Finals/6th 2000 UNLV Mountain West/1st 2 2 NCAA Finals/6th 2001 UNLV Mountain West/5th 1 1 NCAA West Regional/11th 2002 UNLV Mountain West/1st 2 1 NCAA Finals/23rd 2003 UNLV Mountain West/T4th 2 1 NCAA Finals/13th 2004 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA West Regional/11th 2005 UNLV Mountain West/2nd 2 2 *NCAA Finals/8th 2006 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 3 2 NCAA Finals/19th 2007 UNLV Mountain West/2nd 2 1 NCAA West Regional/16th 2008 UNLV Mountain West/4th 3 0 NCAA West Regional/24th 2009 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA Austin Regional/7th 2010 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 1 NCAA Finals/21st 2011 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 0 NCAA San Diego Regional/12th 2012 UNLV Mountain West/3rd 2 2 NCAA East Regional/8th 2013 UNLV Mountain West/T2nd 1 1 NCAA Finals/T6th (Elite Eight) * NCAA West Regional Champions

36 Helping Players Get To The Next Level

PGA Tour players Charley Hoffman, Ryan Moore, Chad Campbell, Chris Riley, Adam Scott, Bill Lunde and Skip Kendall all played collegiately at UNLV and learned from Coach Knight, who many say is one of the top short game instructors in the world. --- GolfLasVegasNow.com (2011)

y the time many young golfers get to college, they have spent years with swing instructors with hopes to master techniques to drive the ball longer and straighter and hit irons with perfection. B However, not too many work specifically with putting and short game techniques in mind. For Dwaine Knight, the experience of playing on the PGA Tour was valuable, but something he treasures was the chance to work with some outstanding teachers throughout the years - teachers that focused on short-game and putting techniques. Using the knowledge he gained from those individuals along with the experience he gained playing on Tour and then years later as a college coach, Knight has been able to develop a system that has helped his students achieve their goals. Along with working with golfers in the UNLV program, Knight continues to help instruct a number of PGA Tour players and other professional golfers as they continue their quests to be the best. Even with the improvement in technology, the ideas and theories that Knight learned in the early days of the Tour are very relevant to the way good putting and the short game is understood today. With the facilities available to Knight and UNLV, the physical training program that he and Keith Kleven have developed and the teaching opportunities that Knight provides, UNLV is one of the top programs in the nation in helping players reach the next level in their careers. Coach Knight works with former Rebel golfer and four-time PGA Tour champion Chad Campbell on his putting at The Masters. What They Are Saying.... “Coach Knight has the ability to keep the putting process very simple and his teaching sessions “Everywhere I go in the golf market, people mention Coach Knight’s name with the highest are always a positive experience. No matter where you are with your putting stroke, he can bring respect. Whether it be David Leadbetter or his instructors Frank Thomas, Goeff Mangum or you around to a comfortable stroke that you can trust. He took me from an average putter enter- Robert Winters, they all agree his reputation is outstanding.” ing college to a putting stroke which has allowed me to earn a living on the PGA Tour. I respect --- Dr. Christian Marquardt, Founder - Science&Motion Golf Labs Europe Dwaine for his willingness to work with all levels of golfers; he is a true teacher of the game.” --- Charley Hoffman, Former Rebel golfer, 2-time PGA Tour Champion “He made me understand what was supposed to happen on the putting green. Once I understood that, it seemed easy. He really changed the way I thought about it and my attitude. He helped me “I couldn’t be where I am today without the program at UNLV and Coach Knight. Coach worked go from being one of the worst putters in college to one of the best.” with me from the start and helped me with my short game and I saw immediate improvements. I --- Warren Schutte, Former Rebel golfer, 1991 NCAA Individual Champion still almost exclusively work with Coach on my short game. He seems to know exactly what I need to work on, even now. I can’t thank Coach and UNLV enough for all they have done for me. It was “I believe in the knowledge and understanding he has of the short game. His ability to communi- the perfect university to go to for helping me get to where I am now in my career.” cate along with the fundamentals that he has taught me have definitely made me a more confident --- Chad Campbell, Former Rebel golfer, 4-time PGA Tour champion, and aggressive player on and around the greens.” 2004, 2006, 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team --- Boyd Summerhays, PGA Tour player “If a young golfer has the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, there is no better place to play “He kept things so simple and he stressed the importance of it (short game). Everybody wants to college golf than UNLV. Dwaine Knight and Keith Kleven will help you learn what it takes to be go out and hit balls and get on the driving range but he made us practice and it paid off.” successful at the next level.” --- Ed Fryatt, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour player --- Hank Haney, Leading Golf Instructor “I have met many of Coach Knight’s former players and they all have nothing but praise for him “Coach Knight must be congratulated on all of his success. Two Ryder Cup players and a U.S. and the UNLV golf program, as it should be. I am sure he is enjoying the fruits of his hard work Amateur champion - something must be working.” over many years.” --- David Leadbetter, Leading Golf Instructor --- Jim Nantz, Broadcaster - CBS Sports “The golf program at UNLV played a big part in my golf education, helping me to prepare for life “He keeps it real simple and everything is consistent. He knows everyone is built differently and on Tour. Great facilities to use, great competition to play in and great friends made. I look back has a different style, but he works with what you have and he is just great at it. He knows what at my time at UNLV and have great memories. UNLV is a part of the journey that I am on and he is doing.” taught me so much. I am a proud Rebel!” --- Justin Lee, Former Rebel golfer --- Adam Scott, Former Rebel golfer, 10-time PGA Tour champion, “Thank you for everything Coach!” Masters champion --- Derek Ernst, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour Champion “Coach Knight is an incredible short game instructor and he has a vast knowledge of the game of golf. One of the things he constantly emphasized was the importance of the finishing holes in every tournament. I can’t even begin to count how many times his words rang true, with the finishing holes making the difference between winning and losing.” --- Ryan Moore, Former Rebel golfer, 2004 NCAA Individual Champion, 2-time PGA Tour Champion “I have never met anybody who knows as much as he does about the short game and putting. Coach Knight has a lot of wisdom about it and the way he sets up to the putter is just awesome.” --- Chris Riley, Former Rebel golfer, PGA Tour champion, 2004 U.S. Ryder Cup Team “Coach, keep up the good work.” --- Tiger Woods, 79-time PGA Tour Champion, 14 Major Championships “What makes him so great is he has learned from one of the best short game players in the world - George Low. He has a lot of information on short game and putting, which happens to be the most important part of the game and the great thing is he is willing to share it.” --- Bob May, PGA Tour player Coach Knight is considered one of the “UNLV: Great Program, Great City, Great Golf Team, Great Place to go to School.” leading teachers of putting and the short 37 --- Butch Harmon, World-Renown Golf Instructor game and has written numerous articles on the subject. Coaching Staff

“I am really proud to have JC back with the program. He played a big role with Ryan Moore and that group when he was here in school. He knows the team, he knows our goals and having played on the Canadian Tour really helps. These guys want to go to the next level, and he has great connections throughout the country having played professionally and collegiately. He has a lot of enthusiasm he UNLV golf program’s success is due, in great part, to the and he has played at the highest level as tremendous support it receives from the community and staff. A an amateur and as a professional too.” T great majority of the support falls on the shoulders of assistant coach JC Deacon. -- Head Coach Dwaine Knight Deacon is in his fourth season as assistant coach with the Rebels golf program, but he is no stranger to it - having been a part of it as a student-athlete from 2001-05. “I’m really proud to have him back,” said head coach Dwaine Knight. “He played a big role with Ryan Moore and that group when he was here in school.” Playing alongside one of the greatest to ever play for the Rebels in Moore, “It’s a big draw for us in recruiting because he doesn’t have to go out there and Deacon was a key figure for the Rebels during those years and helped the team win establish those contacts, they are already there. He has a lot of enthusiasm and such a Mountain West title in 2002. a great personality. He was in the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur several years ago, Deacon finished tied for second individually at the 2002 Mountain West where he lost a tough match on the 17th hole. He has played at the highest level as Championships and helped the Rebels advance through the NCAA West Regional an amateur and as a professional too, and has been a Rebel all those years. We are to the NCAA Championship. That year Deacon won the Maze Award, which is given very happy to have him. annually to the UNLV golfer who best exemplifies the spirit of Rebel Golf. He recorded "He has been a great addition for us and has really helped elevate our recruit- another top-10 finish at the Mountain West Championship in 2003, again helping the ing. He is very comfortable with coaching, as there are so many different aspects to squad through the West Regional and on to the finals, where the team finished 13th. the job - more than just playing golf and working with the guys. He is so competitive During his college days, Deacon was recognized as a member of the Academic and loves recruiting, which is the lifeblood of having a good program.” All-Mountain West team. After graduating from UNLV with a bachelor's degree in communications in 2005, Deacon went to play professionally on several tours, including the Gateway and Canadian. He played in 35 events over three years (2008-10) on the Canadian Tour, making 17 cuts. His best finish on the Canadian Tour was a tie for fourth place at the 2008 Saskatchewan Open. In 2007, Deacon won two Minor League Golf Tour titles - the Emerald Hills Classic and the Miami Shores Shootout. In 2005, he advanced to the semifi- nals of the U.S. Amateur. “JC knows the team, he knows our goals - which is to play at the highest level - and having played on the Canadian Tour really helps him," Knight said. "These guys want to go to the next level, and he has great connections throughout the country having played professionally and colle- giately.

38 Support Staff

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UNLV hosts the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters tournament each March at Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas. 39 endowment Program endowment Program Raises Scholarship funds for rebel golfers

ince the arrival of Dwaine Knight on the UNLV campus as head golf coach Sin 1987, NCAA Tournament invitations and national rankings have become com- monplace. Success such as this becomes possible only through the recruitment of individuals who are not only top junior golfers, but are exceptional student-athletes. UNLV’s golf program scored a major championship in this area in August of 1990 with the endowment of all five scholarships permitted by the NCAA. The UNLV golf program would like to extend a special thank you to The Rebel Golf Founcation's Endowment Program now has a standing Ms. Christina Hixson of the Ernst F. Lied Foundation, International Game balance of $5.1 million. Technologies, the estate of Earl E. Wilson, the Las Vegas Founders and the The success of Rebel Golf Day, a fundraiser held annually to help defray many members of the UNLV Golf Foundation for their generous support of the the rising cost of inflation each year, has also been instrumental. Golf Endowment Program. The UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation initiated the endowment fund, which The program received a sincerely appreciated financial boost in 1991 provides funds for the ever-increasing costs associated with a college educa- when IGT contributed a gift in stock valued at $500,000. An additional tion. All those involved with UNLV golf appreciate the financial support the $250,000 was added to the endowment fund by the Earl E. Wilson estate in community of Las Vegas has given – and continues to give. 1993 and in 2004 the Lied Foundation contributed $200,000.

Rebel Golf Committment

ead coach Dwaine Knight has established the foundation for a national tour. Other venues serve the daily tourists who try their hand at some of the championship-caliber golf program on a continual basis. Knight’s phi- richest, most beautiful and most challenging courses while vacationing in Hlosophy places the program’s focus in six major areas: the city. Among the local courses on which the Rebels also play are Angel Park Golf Club, Anthem Country Club, Canyon Gate Country Club, Desert ACADemICS Pines Golf Club, Lakes Golf Club at Primm Valley, Las Vegas Country Knight emphasizes the importance of student-athletes obtaining a valuable, Club, Las Vegas Paiute Resort Sun Mountain, Reflection Bay Golf Club significant college education. The athletic department’s commitment to this goal at Lake Las Vegas, The Revere at Anthem Golf Club, Rio Secco, Royal includes monitoring student-athletes’ progress through professors and provid- Links, Secretariat West at Stallion Mountain Country Club, Shadow Creek, ing tutoring and counseling when necessary. Study halls are available weekly SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spanish Trail Country for individual attention. A full-time academic advisor helps each student-athlete Club, the TPC at Summerlin, the TPC at the Canyons and the Wynn Golf develop a challenging, meaningful curriculum, ensuring progress toward a and Country Club. degree is being made while conforming to the standards of the program, the university and the NCAA. COACHING As a former collegiate and PGA Tour player, Knight has the experience COmmuNITY SuPPORT and knowledge to help young men reach their golf potential. A veteran of The Rebel Golf Foundation and the Las Vegas community continue to demon- the game, Knight has almost 40 years experience of playing and coaching strate support unparalleled in college athletics. UNLV boasts a fully endowed the sport. golf program. SCHeDuLe fACILITIeS Knight believes in playing the strongest, most demanding schedule pos- In addition to some of the finest on-campus athletic facilities in the country, the sible. No team in the nation plays a better schedule. Knight seeks variety in Rebels have access to the top golf courses in Las Vegas. UNLV’s home course courses and competition throughout the nation that best prepares the team is Southern Highlands, which has been ranked as the best new private club to compete for a national title. UNLV flies to all of its tournaments. in the Western U.S. However, to meet specific training demands, the Rebels have a wide variety of courses available for use, ranging from desert settings WeATHeR to classic links-style courses. Some of these courses play host to the PGA With nearly 300 sunny days a year, the weather in Las Vegas is conducive Tour’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, one of the richest events on the to year-round golf, allowing practice and competition to continue throughout winter months.

40 Rebel Golf foundation

he Rebel Golf Foundation was organized during the 1986-87 academic year to support the UNLV golf team. The goals of the foundation are to support a golf program with a national reputation for athletic excellence, scholarship Tand personal achievement. Additionally, the foundation strives to completely endow the UNLV golf program so that it will be able to compete at the highest level for many years to come.

2013-14 foundation members

Dan Albregts Gil Cohen Greg Fullmer Steve Kramer Mike McInerney Carl Robinson Janice Allen Mike Corrigan Ken Gardner Thomas Krob Joyce McInerney-Rainwater Derek Rosenberg Jeremy Anderson Allan Creel Jr Steve Gephardt Tom Kummer Brian Menzel Woddy Rossum Trey Arfuso Allan Creel Sr Tammy Gephardt Joe Le Pire Bob & Karen Meyers Gorden Sarret Ken Bachllor John Dierks David Goldwater Le Pire Donations Bill Moody Jerry Savio BJ Balaban Steve Dingee John Goode Mark Lefever Robert Morrow Rocky Savio George Balaban Julian Dugas David Gubler Greg Lee Mark Morton Tim & Debbie Slattery Bobby Baldwin Alan Duncan Carol Halstead Mark Lefever Paul Morton Fred Smith Charles Baron Leo Durant Dr. Craig Hamilton Patrick Lehman Morton Foundation George Smith Tom Beat Dale Eeles Jeff Harmon Rudy Lekar Joseph & Kelly Moss Wes Smith Warren Best Perry Eiman Tom Hartley Drew Levy George Ogilvie Don Snyder Jim Bianco Brad Emery Dr. William Harvey Jack Libby Ed Olliges Bob & Susan Thomas Dayton Blaine Ron & Doe Emes Skip Hempler Jim Livengood Patty Olliges Dr. Doug Thomas Harlan Braaten Stuart Engs Christina Hixson Garrett Logan Russ Olsen Bill Titus Brian Buckley Derek Ernst Guy Hudson Charlie Lombardo Les Olson Co. (Sharp) Janice Titus Cliff Buckley Charlie Fahr Chris & Michelle Hughes George Lyles Dale Palmer Bob Vennes Dan Brooks Bill Fain Jack Hunter Terry Manley Tom Paluzzi Del Walkenshaw Patrick Byrne Farmers Insurance Glenn Hurst Dr. Anthony Marlon Bill Paulos Bill Weinberger Dick Calvert Pat Feutz Norm Jenkins Skip Marvick Jim Potter Al Welch Domingo Cambeiro Cliff Findlay Tom Jingoli Bob Matthews Chris Powell Ted Wiens Jr Tim Cashman Justin Findlay Dave Johnson Paul Matthews Jr Ted Quirk Steve Wynn Ed Cebulko Mark Fine Jan Jones Ben Maze Richard Raine Richard Yukes Phil Cherry Keith Flatt Ennis Jordan Ben B Maze William Rainwater Bob Clayton John Francis Steve & Wendy Kalb Kay Maze Jack Rappaport Bob Coffin Friendly Ford Brett Kanda Steve McCracken Chris Riley

2013 Honored member ontinuing a tradition born in 1987, the The Rebels’ 2013 Honored Member is Tom UNLV Rebel Golf Foundation honors an Jingoli. Cindividual, group of individuals or an "Tom has really stepped up for our program," organization each year for their generous support UNLV head coach Dwaine Knight said. "He loves of the program. the game of golf and loves being around the The title of “Honored Member” goes to those young men that play it at a high level. He has whose dedication furthers UNLV’s goals of main- been very important for our program. Tom is also taining a championship-caliber team. As Coach a board member of the Rebel Golf Foundation tom jingoli Knight calls them, they are those who go above and we feel very honored to have him in our and beyond what a general supporter of the pro- foundation and also as a distinguished honored gram would. member."

41 Past Honored members

STeve & WeNDY DANIeL J. LAS veGAS JAY DeL BeN & KAY KALB ALBReGTS fOuNDeRS GOLf BeCKmAN WALKeNSHAW mAze 2012 2011 fOuNDATION 2009 2008 2007 2010

CHARLeS BRIAN DAvID CLIff eRIC GARY BARON GReeNSPuN GuBLeR fINDLAY HILTON GOeTT 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

HOWIe ALAN THOmAS eRNIe GARY CHARLeS STeve eLLIS DuNCAN HARTLeY BeCKeR JR. HART mATHeWSON WYNN 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

TeD KeITH DAve PATTY & eD eDDIe CHRISTINA TOm quIRK KLeveN JOHNSON OLLIGeS KAHN HIxSON WIeSNeR 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

42 Rebel Golf Day Through The Years

eld annually since 1987, Rebel Golf Day is an event designed to bring all members of the Rebel Golf Foundation together with each other and UNLV players, staff and Halumni. The festivities are highlighted by a Rebel Scramble golf tournament followed by a banquet that also serves as a team awards ceremony. In addition, each member of the squad is introduced individually as the latest edition of the Rebel golf team is unveiled to supporters every autumn. “Rebel Golf Day is our connection every year with the community,” said Dwaine Knight. “It gives the players a chance to play a few holes with the people who support them year in and year out and offers them an opportunity to get to know them on a more personal basis. “It not only raises money but also awareness and goodwill in the Rebel Golf Family. That connection is so important – you can’t ever lose that tie to the community if you’re going to be an effective program.” Rebel Golf Day is held every November. Head Coach Dwaine Knight addresses the crowd. Coach Knight presents Charles Baron with the 2006 Honored Member award.

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

Former Rebel golfers Jeremy Anderson, Ed Debbie and Dwaine Fryatt and Physical Therapist Keith Kleven. Knight with UNLV Vice President Bill Boldt.

Rebel Golf Day is also an annual favor- ite of former players. Coach Knight with longtime Rebel golf sup- Eric Schroeder, who porters Bob Cole and Brian Greenspun. played golf at UNLV from 1990-94, talks strategy with Ryan Moore several years ago. Coach Knight with Ben and Kay Maze, the 2007 Honored Members. 43 Rebel Golf Day Through The Years

Chris Villareale out on the course in 2007. The late Tom Wiesner was Rebel golf’s very first Honored Member in 1987 and a renowned supporter of UNLV Athletics. “The Big Dog,” as he was known, hits a drive at Rebel Golf Day in 2002. Coach Knight and 2009 Honored Member Jay Beckman.

RebelR Golf Day alsoa serves asa the team’s annuala awards presentationp ceremony.c

Cliff Findlay and former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore. David Gubler (left) and Ben Maze.

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

Keith Kleven about to tee off in 2007.

44 Rebel Golf Day Through The Years

Former Rebel golfer Seung-su Han assists Ted Quirk on the this group with a drive putting green at the 2005 edition of with a caddy Rebel Golf Day. during the 2007 event.

Former Rebel golfer C.J. Gatto talks with Greg Maddux, former MLB all-star pitcher.

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

Knight with former Rebel golfer Ed Fryatt. Following the day's round of golf, the team addreses the crowd.

On the practice range before the round.

Carl and Kathryn Robinson enjoying the day.

45 The Mountain West

MOUNTAIN WEST QUICK FACTS Founded: ...... 1998 Commissioner:...... Craig Thompson Mailing Address: ...... 10807 New Allegiance Drive, Suite 250 ...... Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone:...... (719) 488-4040 FAX:...... (719) 487-7241 Golf Contact: ...... Javan Hedlund Email: ...... [email protected] Office Phone: ...... (719) 488-4051 BRET GILLILAND CAROLAYNE HENRY Deputy Commissioner Sr. Assoc. Commissioner Compliance/SWA COMMISSIONER CRAIG THOMPSON

Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the newest NCAA Division I conference through the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league enters its 15th season of competition in 2012-13, Thompson con- tinues to create and improve the oppor- CARRIE COLL JAVAN HEDLUND tunities for Mountain West institutions and Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner student-athletes to be successful both Championships Communications academically and athletically. Since the Mountain West opened its doors on Jan. 4, 1999, Thompson has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. As conference realignment spread throughout the collegiate landscape over the past few years, Thompson positioned the Mountain West for the future with the additions of Fresno State and the University of Nevada, Reno on July 1, 2012, and San Jose State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013. The University of Hawai‘i also joined the league as a football-only member in 2012. His leadership and vision have helped the conference enhance its televi- sion revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS Sports Network, Comcast and ESPN, including becoming the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel featuring exclusive programming around its athletic programs. Thompson has been instrumen- tal in strengthening the position of the Mountain West in the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MW and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. Through its first 14 years of competition, the Mountain West has par- ticipated in 56 bowl games, amassing a 32-24 (.571) all-time record in those contests. Over the last nine seasons, the MW has captured the Bowl Challenge Cup four times and owns the second-best win percentage in bowl games among Former Rebel All- the 10 FBS conferences with a 25-16 mark (.610). American and Hogan Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Award winner Ryan Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the Moore became the only American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. MW individual national Thompson graduated from the University of Minnesota with an under- graduate degree in journalism. Following graduation, he spent two years as champion in men's golf assistant sports information director at Kansas State University. He then spent when he won the 2004 three years as director of public relations and promotions for the NBA’s Kansas NCAA golf title. 46 City Kings. Thompson and his wife, Carla, have a son (Ted) and a daughter (Emma). 47 Fabulous Facilities

REFLECTION BAY GOLF CLUB AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT Par: 72 Yardage: 7,261 Course Rating: 74.8 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: 1998

PRIMM VALLEY LAKES COURSE SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB Par: 71 AT LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT Yardage: 6,950 Par: 71 Course Rating: 74.0 Yardage: 6,917 Designer: Tom Fazio Course Rating: 72.8 Opened: February 1997 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: December 1995 PRIMM VALLEY DESERT COURSE Par: 72 Yardage: 7,131 Course Rating: 74.6 Designer: Tom Fazio Opened: 1998

48 Fabulous Facilities

SHADOW CREEK Par: 72 Yardage: 7,239 Course Rating: 74.0 Designers: Tom Fazio Steve Wynn Opened: 1989

WYNN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Par: 70 Yardage: 7,042 Course Rating: NA Designer: Tom Fazio, Steve Wynn Opened: 2005

LAS VEGAS COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,164 Course Rating: 72.4 Designer: Edmond Ault Opened: 1967

49 Fabulous Facilities

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB AT SUMMERLIN Par: 72 Yardage: 7,243 Course Rating: 74.3 Designer: Fuzzy Zoeller Opened: 1991

RIO SECCO Par: 72 Yardage: 7,332 Course Rating: 75.7 Designer: Rees Jones Opened: 1997

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB AT THE CANYONS Par: 71 Yardage: 7,063 Course Rating: 73.0 Designer: Bobby Weed Raymond Floyd Opened: October 1996

50 Fabulous Facilities

BEAR’S BEST Par: 72 Yardage: 7,194 Course Rating: 74.0 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Opened: November 2001

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

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

51 Fabulous Facilities

ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,267 Course Rating: 73.6 Designers: Keith Foster, Hale Irwin Opened: March 1999

THE REVERE AT ANTHEM GOLF CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,143 Course Rating: 73.6 Designer: Billy Casper, Greg Nash Opened: April 17, 1999

DESERT PINES GOLF CLUB Par: 71 Yardage: 6,811 Course Rating: 70.4 Designer: Perry Dye Opened: 1996

STALLION MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,223 Course Rating: 73.6 ANGEL PARK GOLF CLUB Designer: Jeff Braur, Jim Colbert Par: 71 Opened: 1996 Yardage: 6,722 Course Rating: 72.4 Designer: Arnold Palmer Opened: 1990

CASCADA GOLF CLUB Par: 72 Yardage: 7,137 Course Rating: 74.6 Designer: Rees Jones Opened: December 15, 2000

LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT WOLF COURSE SUN MOUNTAIN SNOW MOUNTAIN Par: 72 Par: 72 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,604 Yardage: 7,112 Yardage: 7,146 Course Rating: 76.5 Course Rating: 73.3 Course Rating: 74.8 Designer: Pete Dye Designer: Pete Dye Designer: Pete Dye Opened: 2002 Opened: August 1996 Opened: 2001

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