Atlanta Journal-Constitution community support Billboards in Las Vegas have celebrated the recent success of Rebel golf Rebels On The PGA Tour Nine former UNLV men's golfers are currently on the PGA Tour and have won a combined 23 PGA Tour titles, including Adam Scott's 2013 Masters victory. REBels’ All-Time PGA TOUR ROSTER Player ...........................At UNLV ...........On Tour .......Victories Jeremy Anderson ..........1996-00 ..............2001 Chad Campbell ..............1995-96 ...........2001-SA ..............4 Derek Ernst ...................2008-12 ...........2012-SA ..............1 Ed Fryatt ........................1991-94 ...........2000-02 Andres Gonzales ...........2003-06 ...........2011-SA Charley Hoffman............1995-99 ...........2006-SA ..............2 Skip Kendall ...................1982-86 ...........1993-SA Bill Lunde .......................1993-98 ...........2009-SA ..............1 Ryan Moore ...................2001-05 ...........2006-SA ..............3 Ted Oh ...........................1995-97 ..............2008 Chris Riley .....................1992-96 ...........1999-SA ..............1 Adam Scott ....................1998-99 ...........2003-SA .............11 t the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the PGA Tour's annual stop in Las Vegas, the Rebel Ranch was cre- A ated. The Rebel Ranch was a UNLV-branded hospitality area on the UNLV head coach 18th fairway at TPC Summerlin that offered an up-close view of the finishing Dwaine Knight at the hole with indoor and outdoor seating. Special UNLV programming took place Justin Timberlake each day of the PGA Tour event, but most notable was the UNLV Men's Golf Shriners Hospitals for Day. The Rebels' 1998 national championship team was celebrated and many Children Open's Rebel of that team's members were on hand, including head coach Dwaine Knight, to Ranch event. participate in a round-table discussion. At the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a round-table discussion was held with Coach Knight, former Rebels on the PGA Tour and members of UNLV's 1998 national championship team. It was hosted by Jack Sheehan. Rebels On The PGA Tour UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup Standings. UNLV was the only school to have three former golfers finish in the top 21 of the 2010 FedEx Cup standings: Charley Hoffman was fourth, Adam Scott was 19th and Ryan Moore was 21st. Chad Campbell, Charley Hoffman and Bill Lunde. The marquee outside of the Thomas & Mack Center promoted the Rebel Ranch event in advance. Coach Knight and Charley Hoffman wore mustaches as part of the "Get Your Reb On" campaign. Chris Berry, Jeremy Anderson and Chris Riley during the discussion. Many athletics department members were in attendance including the UNLV cheerleaders. From The Presidents Letter from the President: In 1988, the Rebel Golf Foundation was formed to encourage and promote a UNLV Men’s Golf program and compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics and academics. With the support of the Board and all the Rebel Golf Foundation members, the foundation continues to remain strong and provide the financial support that the UNLV Men’s Golf Team needs to continue to flourish both on and off the golf course. The Board will continue in the coming year to pursue its fund raising efforts in order to continue the mandate of the foundation. This organization was started by community leaders in Southern Nevada and continues to be supported by community leaders, former players and their parents, and other interested parties who love the game of golf. The Rebel Golf Foundation works in conjunction with UNLV’s President, Athletic Director, and Golf Coaches to further the efforts of the UNLV Men’s Golf Team by providing financial assistance and counsel. With that support, the UNLV Men’s Golf Team has become a golf program with a national reputation for athletic excellence, scholarship and personal achievement. The important annual contributions of the Rebel Golf Foundation’s approximately 200 members, combined with other outside contributions, will assure the contin- ued growth of the program’s endowment. The annual contributions of the members of the Rebel Golf Foundation are critical to the health and financial stability of this foundation. On behalf of the Board of Directors and all of those who benefit from the Rebel Golf Foundation, we thank each member and contributor for their support. As the 2014-15 campaign begins, there are currently seven former Rebels with PGA Tour play- ing privileges, and seven who have at least one or more PGA Tour victories. Two former Rebels won this past year on the PGA Tour, Ryan Moore and Adam Scott. We also say farewell and good luck to former Rebel Golfer and Assistant Coach JC Deacon as he embarks upon his head coaching career at Florida, and we welcome new Assistant Golf Coach Philip Rowe, who in a short time has had an incredible impact in our program and the Foundation. While the Rebel Golf Foundation is extremely proud of these young men for their accomplishments on the golf course, we are equally proud of how they handle themselves professionally, their loyalty to the university, and to the Rebel Golf program. The Foundation is also proud of all the former play- ers who pursued careers in other professions, becoming businessmen, attorneys, leaders in their communities, and golf coaches. With your continued contribution and the hard work of my fellow board members and officers, the Rebel Golf Foundation can continue to help our student- athletes receive a quality education while annually competing for a national championship. Through the combined efforts of the Rebel Golf Foundation, Coach Knight, Coach Rowe, and your efforts, we can maintain one of the preeminent collegiate golf programs in the country. Daniel J. Albregts Academics CLASSrooM SUCCESS “Success in the classroom is essential to success on the golf course, so we offer our student-athletes as much support academically as they get athletically. Academics are and must remain the top priority for our student-athletes.” -- Jeff Grandy, Men's Golf Academic Advisor Rebel Golf And ver since its first classroom opened in 1957, UNLV has been on the Academics rise in the world of higher education. From dusty lots with only a few Rebel golf boasted yet another outstanding Ebuildings to a lush, ever-expanding setting, the campus has continued year in the classroom in 2013-14. Redford to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. Bobbitt, Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama, The University boasts nationally competitive business programs and a AJ McInerney, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Tuulik each received Academic All- school of hotel administration that attracts students from around the globe. Mountain West accolades. It marked the But with 246 degree programs in 15 schools and colleges, UNLV offers the third straight year Jonson and Kitayama student-athlete an array of educational opportunities. earned the award and second time for UNLV maintains an academic support system for its student-athletes McInerney. To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, student-athletes must have completed at that is designed to ensure success on and off the fields of play. Housed in the least one academic term at the school while maintaining a cumulative Academic Success Center, academic advisors work with the 17 men’s and grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant women’s sports ensuring student-athletes receive personalized care regard- contributor on their team. ing their progress in education. Also, Bobbitt, Jonson and McInerney were named MW Scholar- Advisors work with their sport-specific student-athletes in schedul- Athletes. It was Jonson's third time on that list. The MW Scholar- Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the ing, tutoring, degree progress and NCAA eligibility. Providing even greater conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have challenges, students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average can apply for completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, entrance into UNLV’s honors program. while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport. In 2012-13, four Rebel golfers earned Academic All-MW honors. Over the last 10 years, a total of 39 UNLV men's golfers have earned such recognition, while since the 2004-05 season, at least one Rebel golf student-athlete has been recognized with the MW Scholar-Athlete Award. In addition, since 2000, 11 UNLV men's golfers have earned All-American Scholar honors including Jonson in 2013-14, while the program has had four Academic All-Americans. Seven UNLV men's golfers made the Dean's List in 2013-14: Bobbitt, James Feutz, Jonson, Kitayama, McInerney, Montgomery and Tuulik. The UNLV men’s golf program has a current string of 21 straight semesters with a 3.0 team grade point average or higher and the squad's 3.34 team GPA in the spring of 2007 was its highest since fall of 1996. In the spring of 2014, the team earned a 3.24 cumulative GPA. Former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore Two-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and Parker Award became just the second Rebel ever Winner Scott Lander was joined by head coach Dwaine Knight to earn Academic All-America honors and his wife, Debbie, at his graduation. when he was named to the second team in 2004-05. Home Course SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB 18TH HOLE The finishing hole is the longest on the course, a massive 622-yard, par 5. The fairway is bisected by a stream. Playing the hole uphill and to the left is more dangerous but presents a shorter route and a better shot into the green.