2011-12 MEN’S GOLF MEDIA INFORMATION MEN’S GOLF CONTACT KENDRA WILLARD Offi ce Phone: 614-292-6861 Cell Phone: 614-929-8029 E-mail: [email protected] ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS MEN’S GOLF FACTS CREDENTIAL REQUESTS Assoc. AD for Athletics Communications ..Dan Wallenberg NCAA Championships (2) ...........................1945, 1979 Members of the media interested in obtaining game credentials should contact Kendra Willard in the Athlet- Associate Directors............... Leann Parker, Jerry Emig Big Ten Championships (23) .........1928, 45, 51, 54, 61 ics Communications offi ce at 614-292-0088. In addition, Assistant Directors.... Alissa Clendenen, Alex Morando .....66, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90 media interested in attending a pratice session should ........................................ Brett Rybak, Danielle Warner, ......................................................95, 96, 97, 2004 contact Willard in advance. ...................................... Adam Widman, Kendra Willard NCAA Individual Champions ......................................5 Web site .................................. OhioStateBuckeyes.com All-Americans ............................................................63 PLAYER INTERVIEWS Main Offi ce Phone ...................................614-292-6861 All-Big Ten Selections ...............................................95 Media wishing to conduct interviews with any member of the Ohio State men’s golf team should contact Kendra Men’s Golf Contact .................................Kendra Willard Academic All-Americans ............................................11 Willard to arrange the appointment. Please call at least Offi ce Phone .................................. 614-292-0088 Academic All-Big Ten Selections ..............................81 one day in advance to allow setup time. Cell Phone ......................................614-929-8029 Facility ....The Ohio State University Golf Club (Scarlet) E-mail [email protected] Yardage ...............................................................7,455 ROAD REQUESTS Mailing Address .....................Fawcett Center, 6th Floor Par ............................................................................71 Please direct all credential requests for Ohio State’s road games to the host school’s sports information director ........................................... 2400 Olentangy River Road Rating/Slope ....................................................76.1/142 (see opponent information on page 3). ..........................................Columbus, Ohio 43210-1166 TEAM FACTS PHOTOGRAPHERS THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE Head Coach............................Donnie Darr, 3rd season Photo credentials are issued for Ohio State golf tourna- Asst. Commissioner Media Relations .....Scott Chipman Alma Mater/Year .................................Kent State, 1996 ments. No fl ash photography or strobe use is permitted without prior approval. Phone .............................................847-696-1010 Phone Number ...............................................(614) 292-3575 E-mail [email protected] E-Mail ............................................................ [email protected] WEEKLY RELEASE Fax/Web site ............................847-696-1110/bigten.org Record at Ohio State (Years) ............................261-176-4-(3) The weekly release, which includes notes and statistics, Mailing Address .........................1500 West Higgins Rd. Career Record (Years) .......................................350-246-5 (4) is available on the offi cial Ohio State Athletics Department .............................................Park Ridge, IL 60068-6300 Assistant Coach .....................................................Ryan Potter web site at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Alma Mater ........................................................Furman, 2005 VIDEO SERVICES UNIVERSITY FACTS For information regarding video services and game Location ............................Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) 2011-12 Record ............................................................70-68-2 footage (if available), contact Mark Smith, manager of Founded ................................................................ 1870 2012 Big Ten Championship Finish ....................................9th video services at 614-688-5359. Enrollment .......................................55,014 (Columbus) 2012 NCAA Central Regional ...........................................12th Nickname........................................................Buckeyes TOURNAMENT MEDIA SERVICES Pairings will be made available to the media prior to each Colors .............Scarlet (PMS 200) and Gray (PMS 429) round. Results will be distributed tot he media about 20 Mascot .................................................. Brutus Buckeye minutes following the conclusion of the tournament. Any Director of Athletics..................................... Gene Smith additional requests should be directed to Kendra Willard. Faculty Representative ................................John Bruno Conference ............................................. Big Ten (1913) RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCASTS Any member of the media wishing to broadcast Ohio State tournaments should contact Kendra Willard in the Athletics Communications offi ce at least 48 hours prior to the event. PHOTO REQUESTS All still photography requests of Ohio State student- athletes and coaches must be e-mailed to Kyle McKee in the Creative Services Department. He can be reached at (614) 247-7202 or emailed at [email protected]. POST-TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES Post-tournament interviews will begin 10 minutes after the round ends. Players and coaches will be available in front of the Ohio State Leaderboard. A member of the OSU Athletics Communications Offi ce will assist with interviews. OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES.COM This is the offi cial Web site of the Ohio State Athletics Department Ohio State men’s golf releases, as well as a wide variety of related golf and athletics department information can be found on the web, including links to all 36 varsity sports. 1 2011-12 MEN’S GOLF MEDIA INFORMATION 2011-12 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES Daniel Charen Logan Jones Gary Quinn Alex Redfi eld Jamie Sindelar Trey Sullivan 5th Year Senior RS Freshman Junior Senior Junior RS Freshman Langhorne, PA. Dublin, Ohio Anthem, Ariz. Columbus, Ohio Horseheads, N.Y. Katy, TX. Boo Timko Matt Turner Grant Weaver Freshman Junior Freshman Girard, Ohio Dubai, U.A.E. Wooster, Ohio 2011-12 ROSTER Name Yr. Hometown High School Daniel Charen SR Langhorne, PA Neshaminy Logan Jones RS FR Dublin, Ohio Dublin Jerome Gary Quinn JR Anthem, Ariz. Anthem Boulder Creek Alex Redfi eld SR Columbus, Ohio Bishop Watterson Jamie SIndelar JR Horseheads, N.Y. Horseheads Trey Sullivan RS FR Katy, Texas Seven Lakes Boo Timko FR Girard, Ohio Canfi eld Matt Turner JR Dubai. United Arab Emirates Dubai College Grant Weaver FR Wooster, Ohio Waynedale Head Coach: Donnie Darr (Kent State ’96) Assistant Coach: Ryan Potter (Furman ’05) Strength & Conditioning: Dave RIchardson (La. Monroe ‘89) 2 2011-12 MEN’S GOLF MEDIA INFORMATION 2011-12 SCHEDULE FALL SCHEDULE SPRING SCHEDULE BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS April 27-29, French Lick, Ind. MARSHALL INVITATIONAL BIG TEN MATCHPLAY Course: The Pete Dye Course Sept. 12-13, Huntington, WV Feb. 10-11, Bradenton, Fla. Ohio State Finish: 9th of 12 Course: Guyan Country Club Course: The Concession Golf Club Top Buckeye: T21. Weaver 302 (+14) Ohio State Finish: 1st of 15 Ohio State FInish: 3rd of 12 Top Buckeye: 1st. Redfi eld 204 (-9) Top Buckeye: Charen 3-0-0 NCAA CENTRAL REGIONAL May 17-18, Ann Arbor, Mich. OLYMPIA FIELDS/FIGHTING ILLINI PUERTO RICO CLASSIC Course: Univ. of Mich. Golf Club INVITATIONAL Feb. 19-21, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Ohio State Finish: 12th of 13 Sept. 16-18, Olympia Fields, Ill. Course: Rio Mar Top Buckeye: T38. Timko 220 (+7) Course: North Course, Olympia Fields Ohio State Finish: 11th of 15 Country Club Top Buckeye: T14. Redfi eld 215 (-1) Ohio State Finish: T-10th of 15 Top Buckeye: T25. Timko 220 (+10) FAU SPRING BREAK CHAMPIONSHIP INVERNESS INTERCOLLEGIATE March 23-25, Lake Worth, Fla. INVITATIONAL Course: The Fountains Country Club Sept. 27, Toledo, Ohio Ohio State Finish: 2nd of 16 Course: Inverness Club Top Buckeye: T4. Weaver/Redfi eld 210 Ohio State Finish: 11th of 11 (-3) Top Buckeye: T17. Redfi eld 74 (+3) VILLANOVA WILDCAT INVITATIONAL JACK NICKLAUS INVITATIONAL April 2-3, Malvern, Pa. Oct. 10-11, Dublin, Ohio Course: White Manor Country Club Course: Muirfi eld Village Golf Club Ohio State Finish: 1st of 14 Ohio State Finish: 2nd of 12 Top Buckeye: 5th. Charen 224 (+11) Top Buckeye: T9. Redfi eld 218 (+2) ROBERT KEPLER ISLEWORTH COLLEGIATE INTERCOLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL April 14-15, Columbus, Ohio Oct. 23-25, Windermere, Fla. Course: The Ohio State University Golf Course: Isleworth Golf & Country Club Club - Scarlet Course Ohio State Finish: 15th of 15 Ohio State Finish: T5th of 15 Top Buckeye: T32. Weaver 226 (+10) Top Buckeye: 13th. Turner 227 (+14) 3 2011-12 MEN’S GOLF MEDIA INFORMATION DONNIE DARR HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON KENT STATE ‘96 Donnie Darr became just the 10th head coach in the 89-year history of the Ohio State men’s golf program when he was hired in June 2009. In his three years with the Scarlet and Gray, Darr has compiled a 261-176-4 record and has led the team to successful showings at the NCAA Regional and NCAA Championship tournaments. During the 2011-12 season, Darr guided the Buckeyes to two regular-season