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GO TigersGO . COM The University of Memphis Table of Contents/Media Information MEDIA ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS The 2014-15 edition of the Memphis Men’s Golf Media Guide is a comprehensive source of information with statistics and historical references for use by media covering Tigers golf. For additional information about Memphis men’s golf, please call the University of A look at media policies and guidelines, as will Memphis Athletics Communications Office at 901-678-2337. well as information about the Flautt Golf edwards Center, the University of Memphis, the American Athletic Conference and 2014-15 M GOLF CONTACT prior to practice time. All interviews with QUICK FACTS tournaments. O: 901-678-5223 head coach Blake Smart are conducted C: 940-282-9455 through the Athletics Communications General Information Office. Player interviews can also be coordi- Media Quick Facts .................................................1 E-MAIL: School: ................ University of Memphis Media Information .....................................1 [email protected] nated throughout the season. Location: ....................... Memphis, Tenn. Frank L. Flautt Golf Center ..........................2 Founded: .........................................1912 Colonial Country Club .................................2 Athletics Communications TIGERS ON THE WEB Enrollment: ...................................21,059 Memphis Golf Courses ...............................3 203 Athletic Office Bldg./570 Normal St. Affiliation: ...................... NCAA Division I University President ...................................4 Memphis, TN 38152 Conference: ................ American Athletic The official athletic website of the University Athletics Director ........................................5 Main Number: 901-678-2337 Nickname: .................................... Tigers of Memphis is www.gotigersgo.com. Media University of Memphis ...............................6 Fax: 901-678-4134 Colors: ..................................Blue & Gray City of Memphis .........................................7 information, such as news releases, statis- Home Course: ...... Colonial Country Club Staff Coaching tics, etc., all are available on the website. Tigers Traditions .........................................8 PRACTICE/INTERVIEWS Par: ............................ 72 (South Course) The American Athletic Conference .............9 Setting: ................................... 386 Acres 2014-15 Tournaments ........................ 10-11 AMERICAN WEBSITE President: .................. Dr. M. David Rudd All men’s golf practices are closed to the Athletics Director: ................ Tom Bowen media. However, special arrangements Websites: .............www.GoTigersGo.com COACHES & STAFF Additional information about the American can be made by contacting the Athletics www.Memphis.edu Athletic Conference and its member insti- Communications Office at least 24 hours Bio of Head Coach Blake Smart. tutions can be obtained by logging on to History www.theamerican.org. The conference site First Year of Golf: .............................1948 Head Coach Blake Smart .................... 12-13 has up-to-date statistics and rankings of all NCAA Appearances/Last: .......... 11/2014 CREDITS league schools. Result: ... 10/14 (NCAA Raleigh Regional) MEET THE TIGERS The 2014-15 University of Memphis MISSION STATEMENT Coaching Staff Golfers Men’s Golf Media Guide is intended Head Coach: ........................ Blake Smart Rosters, bios, stats and inside information for the editorial use of media orga- (Berry College, 2004) The primary mission of the Department of on this year’s Tigers squad. Tenure at Memphis: ............ First Season nizations covering the Tigers. Any Athletics is to provide a successful athletic reprinting, reproduction or other use program at the highest level of competi- 2014-15 Roster .........................................14 Team Information of the contents for any commercial tion. Characterized by academic, athletic Golf Profiles ........................................ 15-18 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 7/2 and moral excellence in a diverse collegiate use is prohibited. 2013-14 Conference Finish: ............ 7/10 environment, the program will abide by the 2013-14 Tournament Wins: ...................2 2013-14 REVIEW spirit of the rules governing students and in- 2013-14 Review EDITOR: 2013-14 Top-Five Finishes: ....................6 tercollegiate athletics and will be known for Will Edwards 2013-14 Individual Medalists: ...............2 its good sportsmanship and integrity. Final statistics, superlatives and miscella- 2013-14 Final Rankings: ................ 57/52 neous statistics. COVERS/LAYOUT DESIGN: The U of M is an equal opportunity/affirma- Brandon Kolditz Social Media Season Recap ............................................19 tive action university. Facebook: .............@MemphisTigersGolf Team/Individual Results ...........................19 @MemphisTigers The American Awards...............................19 ASSISTANCE: Twitter: .......................@MemphisMGolf 2013-14 Statistics .....................................20 Lamar Chance, Blake Barington, @TigersMedia Tournament Results ............................ 21-23 Trevor Kuss @TigersAthletics YouTube: ..........................@SIDMemphis HISTORY/RECORDS COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Instagram:...................@MemphisMGolf @MemphisAthletics Joe Murphy, Tim Cowie History FourSquare: ..................... @TigersMedia Facts and figures of Memphis’ men’s golf Pinterest: ......................... @TigersMedia history. PHOTOGRAPHY: Tumblr: ............................ @TigersMedia Joe Murphy, Tim Cowie Year-by-Year Results............................ 24-26 All-Time Tournament History ............. 27-31 Tournament Wins .....................................31 Conference Championships History ... 32-35 NCAA Championships History ..................36 All-Time Roster .........................................37 Year-By-Year Coaching Breakdown ...........38 Record Book .............................................39 Honors & Awards......................................40 Through the Years ............................... 41-42 UOM080-FY1314/50 EBSCO 1 The University of Memphis 2014-15 Memphis Men’s Golf Media Guide # GO TigersGO Frank L. Flautt Golf Center COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB The former site of the Memphis Open (now On Sept. 3, 2009, ribbon-cutting cere- The facility not only provides the Tigers with called the FedEx/St. Jude Classic), Colonial monies took place for the $1.5 million Frank all the tools needed for golf practice, but also Country Club serves as the primary home L. Flautt Golf Center, located next to the serves as a home for the team. golf course for the University of Memphis. Tigers Softball Complex on the University of The Frank L. Flautt Golf Center is equipped Established in 1913, Colonial offers two 18- Memphis’ Park Avenue campus. The Flautt with the latest in video playback technology hole courses and extensive practice facilities, Center provides both the Tigers and Lady Tigers to allow players to hone their skills. High-tech including a driving range, two putting greens teams with a state-of-the-art facility. The cen- video cameras are complemented with a V1 and a short-game practice area. Colonial ter includes a 400-yard driving range, complete Video Analysis system, a swing playback soft- South Course has Bermuda fairways and with two tee areas, two putting greens and a ware program and a FlightScope Dopple Radar Champion Bermuda greens, and the North Media chipping green. Launch Monitor for tracking the flight of each Course has Zoysia fairways and Emerald Inside the Flautt Center, Tigers golfers are ball that gets hit. Bermuda greens. privileged to have workout areas, individual players’ lockers and indoor heated hitting bays, Since its founding in 1913, Colonial has in addition to study, lounge and kitchen areas. been regarded as one of the premier golf facilities in the Mid-South. In 1972, Colonial moved from its original East Memphis location to its current location in eastern Shelby County, and a second 18- hole championship layout — the South Course Coaching Staff Coaching — was opened. The PGA Tour’s St. Jude Classic was first held at Colonial, where it was played for 17 years from 1972-88. The South Course has seen several historic moments, including Lee Trevino’s victory in Golfers the first PGA Tour stop on the new layout in 1972. At the 1977 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, U.S. President Gerald Ford registered an ace in the Pro-Am. That same year, Al Geiberger shot a second-round 59 on the South Course, a score that remains a PGA Tour single-round record. Colonial Country Club has been the home of the Memphis Intercollegiate since 2004. 2013-14 Review The Tigers have enjoyed success since the tournament returned to Colonial, winning back-to-back titles in 2004 and 2005 and finishing in the top-three in seven of the last 10 seasons. History Sprinter Van The University of Memphis men’s golf team is now riding in style with the addition of a top- of-the-line Mercedes Sprinter Van to use for tournaments within driving distance. The new van seats nine and includes leath- er seats, internet access, a DVD player and sat- ellite television. 2 GO TigersGO . COM The University of Memphis Memphis Golf Courses CHICKASAW COUNTRY CLUB Located in East Memphis, Chickasaw Country Club is another of the stately old country clubs in the Memphis area that helped place the city in the national