Atlanta Journal-Constitution community support Billboards celebrated the many successes of Rebel golf in 2013 Rebels On The PGA Tour Nine former UNLV men's golfers are currently on the PGA Tour and have won a combined 21 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 ..............2 Ted Oh ...........................1995-97 ..............2008 Chris Riley .....................1992-96 ...........1999-SA ..............1 Adam Scott ....................1998-99 ...........2003-SA .............10 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 campaign begins, there are currently five former Rebels with PGA Tour playing privileges, and seven who have at least one or more PGA Tour victories. Two former Rebels won this past year on the PGA Tour, including the program's first major, Adam Scott in the Masters. Three other former Rebels will be playing the Web.com Tour. 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 players who pursued careers in other professions, becoming businessmen, attorneys, leaders in their communities, and even assistant 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 Deacon, 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.” -- David Wedley, Men's Golf Academic Advisor ver since its first classroom opened in 1957, UNLV has been on the Rebel Golf And Academics rise in the world of higher education. From dusty lots with only a few Rebel golf boasted yet another outstanding year in the classroom Ebuildings to a lush, ever-expanding setting, the campus has continued in 2012-13. Carl Jonson, Kurt Kitayama, AJ McInerney and Zane to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. Thomas each received Academic All-Mountain West accolades. To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MW team, student- The University boasts nationally competitive business programs and a athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the school of hotel administration that attracts students from around the globe. school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 But with 246 degree programs in 15 schools and colleges, UNLV offers the or better, and be a starter or significant contributor on their team. student-athlete an array of educational opportunities. Also, Jonson was named a MW Scholar-Athlete for the second UNLV maintains an academic support system for its student-athletes straight year. The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for that is designed to ensure success on and off the fields of play. Housed in the selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two aca- Academic Success Center, academic advisors work with the 17 men’s and demic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumu- women’s sports ensuring student-athletes receive personalized care regard- lative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated ing their progress in education. in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport. Advisors work with their sport-specific student-athletes in schedul- In 2011-12, two Rebel golfers earned Academic All-MW, and in ing, tutoring, degree progress and NCAA eligibility. Providing even greater both 2010-11 and 2009-10, three were recognized. In 2008-09, challenges, students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average can apply for two were honored, while in both 2007-08 and 2006-07, four entrance into UNLV’s honors program. were recognized and in 2005-06, six Rebel golfers were on the academic all-conference team. In 2004-05, UNLV had eight such honorees - a group that was led by former student-athlete Ryan Moore, who was named a second team Academic All-American. Moore was just the second Rebel ever to earn that distinction. Over the last decade, Rebel golf has had 12 All-America Scholars and four Academic All-Americans. The UNLV men’s golf program has a current string of 20 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 fall of 2011, the team earned a 3.21 cumulative GPA. Former Rebel golfer Ryan Moore became just the second Rebel ever to earn Two-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and Parker Award Academic All-America Winner Scott Lander was joined by head coach Dwaine Knight honors when he was and his wife, Debbie, at his graduation. 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. Taking the low road to the right will keep you out of trouble most of the way, but leaves you with a blind shot across water to the green. The choice is all yours. hen Southern Highlands opened its doors and fairways in 2000, the months after the course opened, it was deemed worthy by the $4.25 million advance billing foretold that it was going to be a great course, clearly Invensys Classic PGA Tour event to join the three-course rotation.