2011-12 University of Notre Dame Men's Golf Media Guide

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CHRIS WALKERSENIOR – CAPTAIN2011 & 2012 All-BIG EAST Selection

TOM USHERSENIOR – CAPTAIN2010 BIG EAST Championship Playoff Runner-Up2010 All-BIG EAST SelectionBIG EAST Golfer of the Month (October ’10)

MAX SCODROSENIOR – CAPTAIN

2011 & 2012 BIG EAST Player of the Year2011 & 2012 BIG EAST Championship Medalist

2011 PING All-Midwest Region Team2010 BIG EAST Championship Playoff Runner-Up

Four-Time All-BIG EAST SelectionTwo-Time BIG EAST Golfer of the Week

BIG EAST Golfer of the Month (September ’11)

2011-12 NOTRE DAME MEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE & RESULTS

Fall Tournament/Host School(s) Site/Course ResultSept. 11-12 The Gopher Invitational Wayzata, Minn. 3rd (14) University of Minnesota Spring Hill Golf ClubSept. 16-18 Olympia Fields Invitational Chicago, Ill. T8th (15) University of Illinois Olympia Fields Country ClubSept. 26-27 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic Notre Dame, Ind. 5th (12) University of Notre Dame Warren Golf CourseOct. 17-18 The Invitational at Kiawah Kiawah Island, S.C. 7th (12) College of Charleston Ocean CourseOct. 31-Nov. 1 Royal Oaks Intercollegiate Dallas, Texas 11th (14) Baylor University Royal Oaks Golf Club

Spring Tournament/Host School(s) Site/Course ResultFeb. 13-14 The Match Play Orlando, Fla. 1st (12) DePaul/USF Reunion Resort - Watson CourseMar. 16-18 Schenkel Invitational Statesboro, Ga. 12th (14) Georgia Southern Forest Heights Country ClubMar. 24-25 Linger Longer Invitational Eatonton, Ga. 6th (12) Georgia State Great Waters Golf CourseApr. 9-10 All-American Intercollegiate The Woodlands, Texas T13th (15) University of Houston The Woodlands Country ClubApr. 22 Battle at the Warren Notre Dame, Ind. 1st (5) University of Notre Dame Warren Golf CourseApr. 29-May 1 BIG EAST Championship Orlando, Fla. 1st (12) BIG EAST/USF Reunion Resort – Watson CourseMay 17-19 NCAA Central Regional Ann Arbor, Mich. T6th (13) University of Michigan U-M Golf Course

NIALL PLATTSOPHOMORE2011 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year2011 & 2012 All-BIG EAST Selection

PAUL MCNAMARAJUNIOR

2012 All-BIG EAST Selection

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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

Media Information/ Quick Facts ............................2University of Notre Dame ......................................3University Leadership ........................................4-5

2012-13 SEASON PREVIEw

2012-13 Season Preview/Roster ......................8-9Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic ........................10-11Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility ........12Warren Golf Course ........................................13-16

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Jim Kubinski ...............................18-19Assistant Coach Steve Colnitis/Support Staff .....20

STUDENT-ATHLETES

Ryan Coughlin ......................................................22Max Scodro .....................................................23-25Tom Usher .......................................................26-27Chris Walker ....................................................28-29Edward Hjerpe ......................................................30Paul McNamara III ..........................................31-32Andrew Carreon ...................................................33Andrew Lane ........................................................34Niall Platt ........................................................35-36Patrick Grahek ......................................................37Peyton Vitter .........................................................38Tyler Wingo ...........................................................39Cory Sciupider/Zachary Toste ..............................40

2011-2012 SEASON IN REVIEw

2011-12 Season Notebook/Team Photo ............422011-12 Team Results and Statistics ..................432011-12 Team and Individual Bests ...................442011-12 Tournament Results ........................45-482011-12 Record vs. Opponents ...........................492011-12 Miscellaneous Statistics ........................50

HISTORY AND RECORDS

Top All-Time Finishes ...........................................52Top All-Time Finishes Since 1990 ..................53-54Individual Bests Since 1990 .................................55Team Bests Since 1990 ..................................56-57Individual Records ..........................................58-61Team Records .................................................62-63NCAA History ........................................................64NCAA Results Since 1990 .....................................65NCAA Tournament Record Book Since 1990 ......66BIG EAST Results .............................................67-69BIG EAST Record Book and Awards .....................70Year-by-Year Results ......................................71-86All-Time Roster & All-Time Captains .............87-88All-Time Roster ...............................................89-90Honors & Awards .................................................91

MEDIA INFORMATION

The Notre Dame Athletics Media Relations Office is always interested in assisting members of the media in their coverage of the Irish men’s golf team. Publicity and media information for Notre Dame’s men’s golf is handled by media relations assistant Brent Henningfeld. Photographs, feature ideas and results are always available from the MR Office. For men’s golf information and interviews, please contact Henningfeld at (574) 631-1762. All interviews should be arranged through the Media Relations Office.

CREDITS

The 2011-12 Notre Dame Men’s Golf Guide was written and edited by media relations assistant Brent Henningfeld. Editorial assistance was provided by media relations office assistant Matt Curry.

Graphic Design and Page Layout by Cathy Scholz, C Graphics.

Outside and inside cover design by Cathy Scholz, C Graphics.

Photographic Contributions by Pete LaFleur, Matt Cashore, Mike Bennett and Lighthouse Imaging, Linda Dunn, Kevin Burke, Brian Godfrey, Heather Gollatz, Jerry Edman, Jeff Brown, Paul McNamara, Jason Roberts and Envision Media and Lon Horwedel.

Printing by Xerox.

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Media Information / Quick FactsTelevision

WNDU-TV (NBC) P.O. Box 1616South Bend, IN 46634(574) 284-3016, FAX (574) 284-3022Jeff Jeffers (sports director), Angelo DiCarloWSBT-TV (CBS)1301 E. Douglas RoadMishawaka, IN 46545(574) 233-3141, FAX (574) 288-6630Pete Byrne (sports director), David McCoyWSJV-TV (FOX)58096 County Road 7 Elkhart, IN 46517(574) 679-4545/293-9227, FAX (574) 294-1324Dean Huppert (sports director), Allison HayesWBND-TV (ABC)53550 Generations DriveSouth Bend, IN 46635(574) 344-5557, FAX (574) 344-5094Emily Pritchard (multimedia producer)WHME-TV (LeSEA)61300 Ironwood RoadSouth Bend, IN 46614(574) 291-8200, FAX (574) 291-9043Chuck Freeby (sports director), Bob Nagle

Internet MediaFighting Irish Digital Media(www.UND.com)Notre Dame Stadium, 4th FloorNotre Dame, IN 46556Dan Skendzel (program director)Jack Nolan (director - media productions)Alan Wasielewski (producer)Gary Paczesny (associate producer)(574) 631-2235 (Wasielewski)(574) 631-2238 (Nolan)(574) 631-3505 (Paczesny)Irish Illustrated(574) 288-0329, (574) 286-1652Tim Prister, Pete Sampson (beat writers)Irish Sports Daily(574) 276-3234, (574) 520-2066Mike Frank, Christian McCollum (beat writers)Irish Eyes(404) 291-0345Tim O’Malley (beat writer)

Print MediaSouth Bend Tribune 225 West Colfax AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46626(574) 235-6161, FAX (574) 235-6091Bill Bilinski (sports editor)Curt Rallo (beat writer), Al Lesar (columnist)Notre Dame Observer (University daily newspaper)LaFortune Student CenterNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-7471, FAX (574) 631-6927Allan Joseph (sports editor)Molly Sammon, Kelsey Manning (beat writers)Associated Press South Bend Tribune Building225 West Colfax AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46626(312) 286-7592, FAX (574) 236-1765Rick Gano (beat writer)Irish Eyes Magazine21 Merriam WayUpton, MA 01568(508) 529-6781, FAX (508) 519-6553Alan Tieuli (editor)Denise Skwarcan (beat writer)Irish Sports Report225 West Colfax AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46626(574) 235-6161, FAX (574) 239-2646Bob Wieneke (managing editor)Blue & Gold Illustrated 1605 North Home StreetMishawaka, IN 46545(574) 255-9800, FAX (574) 255-9700Lou Somogyi (associate editor)Dan Murphy (beat writer)Chicago Tribune435 North Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60611(312) 222-3423, FAX (312) 828-9392Brian Hamilton (beat writer)Philip Hersh (contributing writer)Chicago Sun-Times401 North WabashChicago, IL 60611(312) 321-2663, FAX (312) 321-2833Mark Potash (beat writer)

Elkhart TruthCommunicana BuildingP.O. Box 487Elkhart, IN 46514(574) 674-6337, FAX (574) 294-3895Rachel Terlep (beat writer)Fort wayne Journal-Gazette 600 West Main StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802(260) 461-8223, FAX (260) 461-8648Tony Krausz (beat writer)Fort wayne News-Sentinel600 West Main StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802(260) 461-8263, FAX (260) 461-8649Tom Davis (beat writer)Indianapolis Star307 North PennsylvaniaIndianapolis, IN 46206(317) 444-6644, FAX (317) 444-6500Niles Daily Star217 North Fourth StreetNiles, MI 49120(269) 683-2100, FAX (269) 683-2175Scott Novak (sports editor)Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana1433 East 83rd AvenueMerrillville, IN 46410-6307(219) 648-3122, FAX (219) 648-3236Times of Northwest Indiana601 West 45th AvenueMunster, IN 46321(219) 933-3232, FAX (219) 933-3249Daily Herald155 East Algonquin RoadP.O. Box 280Arlington Heights, IL 60006(847) 427-4300, FAX (847) 427-1301Patricia Babcock McGraw (beat writer)Grand Rapids PressPress Plaza-Vandenberg CenterGrand Rapids, MI 49502(616) 459-1400, FAX (616) 459-1502Notre Dame Scholastic(University weekly magazine)South Dining HallNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-7569The Dome(University yearbook)South Dining HallNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-7524

Men’s Golf Quick Facts

Notre Dame Quick FactsLocation ......................................... Notre Dame, IN 46556Founded ....................................................................1842Enrollment ...........8,371 (undergraduate), 11,733 (total)Nickname .....................................................Fighting IrishColors .......................................................... Gold and BlueConference ..........................................................BIG EASTHome Course ...................................... Warren Golf CourseYardage ......................................... 7,020 (championship) 6,743 (back) 6,346 (middle) 5,302 (forward)President ................................. Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.Director of Athletics....................................Jack SwarbrickMen’s Golf Administrator ...........................Mike KarwoskiAthletic Dept. Phone ..................................574-631-6107

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..Jim Kubinski (Springfield (MA) College ‘93)Office Phone ...............................................574-631-5907E-Mail ....................................................jkubins1@nd.eduRecord at Notre Dame ............ 563-526-20 (.517)/8 yearsCareer Record ......................... 563-526-20 (.517)/8 yearsAssistant Coach ...............Steve Colnitis (Notre Dame ’05)Office Phone ...............................................574-631-6849E-Mail ...................................................... [email protected] Office Fax Number ..............................574-631-3220

Athletic Media RelationsAddress .................................................... Media Relations 112 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556-5678Sr. Assoc. A.D./Media Relations ......................John HeislerMedia Relations Director ...........................Bernie CafarelliMR Assistant/Men’s Golf ..................... Brent HenningfeldMedia Relations Phone ............................(574) 631-7516Henningfeld’s Office Phone ......................(574) 631-1762Henningfeld’s Cell Phone .........................(574) 532-4151Henningfeld’s E-mail [email protected] Relations Fax .................................(574) 631-7941Website .....................................................www.und.comTwitter ............................................................@und_com

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University of Notre Dame

When Father Edward F. Sorin started his school in the northern Indiana wilderness, he had only $300, three log buildings badly in need of repair and a far-sighted vision of establishing a liberal arts school to meet the growing

educational needs of the frontier. He dreamed of building a great uni-versity, and in 1842, he founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac.

Over the years, the University of Notre Dame du Lac would evolve into a preeminent place for Catholic thought. While becoming one of the top undergraduate institutions in the country, Notre Dame has also been at the cutting edge of research, including such innovations as the transmission of wireless messages and the development of synthetic rubber. Today researchers are achieving breakthroughs in astrophysics, radiation chemistry, environmental sciences, tropical disease transmission, cancer, robotics, and nanoelectronics.

The University has also stressed residential life, with four-of-five students living on campus in the school’s 29 residence halls that serve as the focal point of social, spiritual and athletic activities. Notre Dame is one of a handful of universities with a truly interna-tional student body, coming from over 100 nations and all 50 states. Students come to Notre Dame not only to learn how to think, but to learn how to live, keeping faith with the vision of Fr. Sorin.

Notre Dame is one of the few universities to regularly rank in the top 25 in the U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s best colleges and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Directors’ Cup standings of the best overall athletics

programs. The University ranks first among all Catholic universities worldwide, according to the 2011 Times Higher Education survey and the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame boasts the No. 1 undergraduate business program in the nation according to BusinessWeek magazine.


University Leadership

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., is in his second five-year term as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame. His vision is for Notre Dame to be the Catholic research university for our time –

an institution that unifies, enlightens and heals by engaging in scholarship of the first rank while maintaining its distinctive Catholic character and long-time excel-lence in undergraduate education.

During his tenure, Notre Dame has made significant progress toward its research goal, including selection as the lead partner in the Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery, the creation of the Innovation Park research facility, and the construction of Stinson Remick Hall of Engineering.

His commitment to undergraduate education has been marked by the Notre Dame Forums, yearlong initia-tives that have examined important issues such as religion and world conflict, global health, immigration and energy.

The University’s Catholic identity has been strengthened during Father Jenkins’ tenure in multiple ways, including the appointment of a coordinator for University life initiatives and the construction of

Thomas G. BurishProvost

John Affleck-GravesExecutive Vice President

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.President

President’s Leadership CouncilPresident: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

Provost: Thomas G. Burish

Executive Vice President: John Affleck-Graves

Vice President and General Counsel: Marianne Corr

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer:

Scott Malpass

Vice President and Senior Associate Provost:

Christine M. Maziar

Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization:

J. Nicholas Entrikin

Vice President and Associate Provost:

Daniel J. Myers

Vice President and Associate Provost:

Don Pope-Davis

Vice President for Research: Robert J. Bernhard

Vice President for Student Affairs: Rev. Thomas Doyle, C.SC.

Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Ronald Kraemer

Vice President for Human Resources: Robert K. McQuade

Vice President for University Relations: Louis M. Nanni

Vice President for Finance: John A. Sejdinaj

Vice President and Director of Athletics: Jack Swarbrick

Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning:

Erin Hoffmann Harding

Religious Superior, Holy Cross Priests and Brothers:

Rev. James B. King, C.S.C.

Associate Vice President and Counselor to the President:

Rev. James E. McDonald, C.S.C.

Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President:

Frances L. Shavers

multimillion-dollar facilities for the Institute for Church Life, includ-ing the Center for Social Concerns, and the Institute for Educational

Initiatives, which includes the Alliance for Catholic Education.

Father Jenkins earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy from Notre Dame in 1976 and 1978, respectively, and was ordained a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1983. He holds advanced degrees from Oxford and the Jesuit School of Theology. He is a professor of philosophy and the author of Knowledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas.

A native of Omaha, Neb., Father Jenkins was born Dec. 17, 1953.

Richard C. NotebaertChairman, Notre Dame

Board of Trustees

Patricia BelliaNCAA Faculty Representative

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John B. “Jack” Swarbrick Jr., a University of Notre Dame graduate who rose to national prominence as a lawyer, consultant and exec-utive in the collegiate and Olympic sports industries, is in his fourth year as vice president and director of athletics at his alma mater.

Among Swarbrick’s athletics initiatives are meeting the perfor-mance needs of Notre Dame student-athletes through establishment of a new sports performance division, reaching out to more former Irish student-athletes via the Notre Dame Monogram Club and other programs, utilizing emerging digital technologies to deliver bet-ter information on and access to Notre Dame athletic programs via expanded production and distribu-tion of programming, and restruc-turing Notre Dame’s approach to sport administration through assignment of a unique adminis-trator to each of the 26 Irish sports.

Notre Dame ranked num-ber one in the country (among Football Bowl Subdivision schools) in the three most recent Graduation Success Rate (GSR) surveys – in 2010 and 2009 with 99 scores (including in ‘09 a 97 score and ’10 a 96 in football that both also ranked number one). The 2009 Academic Progress Rate (APR) statistics included more per-fect 1,000 scores by Irish teams (nine) than by any other FBS institution. The 2010 Notre Dame APR report featured eight perfect 1,000 scores.

The past three years combined in Notre Dame athletics have featured 94 All-Americans, 19 Academic All-America selec-tions and five NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship winners; record involvement in community service hours by Irish student-athletes; NCAA titles in 2011 in men’s and women’s fencing (a combined championship) and in 2010 in women’s soccer (with Randy Waldrum named coach of the year); NCAA runner-up team finishes in 2011 women’s basketball, 2010 men’s lacrosse, 2009 fencing and 2008 women’s soccer; NCAA semifinal appearances in 2011 hockey, 2009 and 2010 women’s tennis and 2009 women’s soccer, plus a 2010 third-place fencing finish; a men’s basket-ball modern program record 27 victories and a number-two NCAA seed (its highest in 30 years) in 2010-11 (resulting in national coach of the year awards for Mike Brey); the hiring of new Irish head football coach Brian Kelly to start the 2010 season; construction of a new, freestanding ice hockey arena, scheduled to open for the 2011-12 season, plus the 2009-10 dedications of new facilities for soccer and lacrosse – as well

as opening of the new Purcell Pavilion within the south dome of the Joyce Center.

Born in Yonkers, N.Y., and raised in Yonkers and Bloomington, Ind., Swarbrick is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduating from Stanford University Law School in 1980, he returned to Indiana to accept a position as an associate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels. He made partner in 1987 and spent 28 years overall with the firm.

As a member of the Indiana Sports Corporation, including the chairmanship from 1992 to 2001, Swarbrick led many of the city’s suc-cessful proposals to a wide array of athletics organizations – from the National Football League to the United States Olympic Committee to the Big Ten Conference. His lead-ership efforts resulted in the city earning the right to play host to the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium; becoming the home of the National Collegiate Athletic Association national head-quarters in 1999; hosting the 1987 Pan American Games, 1991 World Gymnastics Championships, NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours and other college championship compe-titions and an array of national and world championships in Olympic sports.

At Baker & Daniels, Swarbrick served as general counsel for numerous national gov-erning bodies of Olympic sports, including USA Gymnastics and USRowing, and as a con-sultant to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.

In his work as an advisor to the NCAA, Swarbrick coordinated the men’s College Basketball Partnership, an NCAA-led group that addresses the opportunities and chal-

lenges in the sport, and developed the business plan for the new NBA/NCAA youth basketball enterprise, iHoops. In 2000 Swarbrick received one of the NCAA’s highest honors, The Flying Wedge Award, for his work in establishing Indianapolis as the new home of the NCAA. In 2001 the State of Indiana presented him with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award.

Born March 19, 1954, Swarbrick was named Notre Dame’s 12th athletics director on July 16, 2008. He and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of four children: Kate, a 2010 graduate of St. Louis University; Connor, a 2011 graduate of Wake Forest University; Cal, a sophomore at TCU; and Christopher, a University of Notre Dame freshman.

Jack SwarbrickVice President • Director of Athletics

Paul McNamara III, who will be entering his senior campaign in 2012-13, represents one of only two everyday returning starters from last year’s NCAA Central Regional team along with Niall Platt.


Season Preview

tournaments over the past two years. Over that time, the Palos Verdes, Calif., talent has posted season stroke averages of 74.30 and 74.66 to improve to eighth all-time in career stroke average with a mark of 74.68.

During his now two-year run as a starter, McNamara also has amassed three top-10 showings and two top-five results with his high-water mark coming at the ’12 Battle at the Warren with his tie for fourth. He also earned all-BIG EAST team distinction for the first time in his Irish career in ’12 after securing fifth place with a 213 (-3), aided by a first round 68 (-4). Additionally, McNamara also brings a familiarity to the team of NCAA postseason play after playing as part of the lineup in both ’11 and ’12. Prior to Usher setting the NCAA low round with a 65, McNamara held that coveted spot in Notre Dame history following his third round 67 (-5) at the ’11 NCAA Southeast Regional at Golden Ocala Golf Course in Ocala, Fla.

While Hjerpe does not bring an experienced college tournament acumen into ’12, the walk-on from Barrington, R.I., can provide valuable leadership and guidance to the youthful squad. After earning a spot on the team through qualifying tournaments, Hjerpe went on to play in both the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic and the Battle at the Warren and finished the year with a 77.60 average.

“Our seniors, Paul and Eddie have vastly different games but will contribute a great deal to our team,” Kubinski said. “Both are extremely hard working guys, spending countless hours honing their games. Paul, of course, has shown a great propensity for firing low rounds and on some great courses. He posted 66 at Minnesota this year, a 67 at NCAA’s in 2011 and multiple 68’s, including one at Kiawah’s Ocean Course. I’m excited to see him move up in our lineup order and compete against other strong players. I think he’ll relish that role.”

After enjoying a successful two-year stretch in 2010-11 and 2011-12 that saw the team qualify for back-to-back NCAA Regionals, the University of Notre Dame men’s golf team looks to fill a three-man void in its starting rotation heading into the 2012-13 season.

A trio of seniors – Max Scodro, Chris Walker, Tom Usher – each served as everyday starters to the Irish lineup for the better part of the last two seasons, with Scodro and Walker having played with the rotation for the majority of their four seasons under the direction of head coach Jim Kubinski. Additionally, walk-on Ryan Coughlin, who got his first taste of golf in the starting lineup in ’11-’12, graduates having sported a 74.63 stroke average in his three tournament efforts during his two years with the team.

Scodro graduates having rewritten the record book for Notre Dame golf. After carding the lowest stroke average season (71.25) in program history in ’11-12, the Chicago, Ill., native climbed to the top of the career stroke average charts with his mark of 73.25 over his 42 tournaments played for the Irish. Additionally, the two-time PING All-Midwest Region selection and BIG EAST Player of the Year finished with 19 team-leading efforts over his four years, tied for the most all-time along with ’07 graduate Cole Isban. Over that four-year span, Scodro earned medalist honors on two occasions while becoming the first BIG EAST golfer in over 20 years to win back-to-back BIG EAST Championships. He concluded his career with an impressive 11 top-five results and 19 top-10 finishes.

Walker, meanwhile, finished just behind Scodro with 38 tournaments to his name during his four-year career, while earning five top-10 finishes (four of those being top-five results). All told, the Woodlands, Texas, native concluded his Irish career 17th in stroke average (75.06) over his 105 tournament rounds. He earned three career third-place finishes during his stint with the Irish, while also being named a part of the all-BIG EAST team during both his junior and senior seasons.

After enjoying a torrid start to his junior campaign before missing the spring season due to injury, Usher returned to the lineup in ‘11-’12 to the tune of a 75.14 season stroke average. He finished with one top-five result on the year, capturing the title at the 36-hole Battle at the Warren. A ’10 member of the all-BIG EAST team, the Baildon, England, native also advanced to a playoff for individual medalist honors at the 2010 BIG EAST Championship and etched his name in Notre Dame’s record book for lowest, NCAA Regional round in program history in ’11-’12 after firing a second round 65 (-6) at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Mich.

“We lost a great group of four seniors, who all made outstanding contributions to our program,”

remarked Kubinski. “I couldn’t be more proud of them, for not only all they accomplished but in how much growth they experienced over their years at ND. They were a special group and one who I expect will continue to accomplish great things and represent us in a great light.

“Of course, with Max starting pretty much all the way for four years, and Chris and Tom playing all four and being mainstays in the lineup over their final three years, it just underlines how much experience has now graduated. They easily played over 200 rounds for us as a group. We cannot match that experience this season. However, experience in itself can be overrated at times. The best example of that is the ongoing streak of first time major winners in professional golf. We’ve had a few years now of players winning for the first time. To me, the most important thing our seniors left us is their example of what it takes to be successful at this level. In terms of their desire to compete, their preparation and their belief in themselves, this season’s team can look to and lean on those qualities as we embark on a new season.”

Despite three relative stalwarts to the Irish rotation moving on, Kubinski sees a young and hungry roster ready to battle for the final three spots on the five-man tournament squad alongside probable returning starters Paul McNamara III and Niall Platt. Factor in a highly touted freshman duo and the Irish look to feature a youthful team with unlimited potential in 2012-13.

“The challenge for us won’t be in replacing the numbers,” Kubinski expressed. “We’ll get good scores. If you take away the names Max, Chris and Tom and write out a 70 or 71 and a 73 or 74, it makes you realize scores can be replaced. We have players who can shoot those scores. What we’ll miss, at least initially, are the leadership and confidence our seniors provided so often. It’ll be important for a few of our young guys to step up and assume those leadership roles. The faster we do this, the better our season, overall, will be. I believe we’re going to find those leaders. I look forward to the process and our upcoming campaign a great deal.”

SENIORSDespite being only a two-man senior class with

the addition of Edward Hjerpe prior to the ’11-12 season, plenty of tournament-savvy can be gleaned from two-year returning starter Paul McNamara III.

After serving as an individual participant during his first campaign at Notre Dame, competing in both home events at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic and the Battle at the Warren, McNamara has taken to the course as part of the five-man rotation in 22 of the team’s 24

Fresh Faces Set To Crack Irish Lineup In 2012-13Team to replace three senior starters that combined to play in 110 tournaments

Niall Platt enters his junior season with plenty of tournament expertise to his name, having played in each of the team’s 24 tournaments through his first two seasons on campus.

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believe they’ll be more relaxed overall and confident in their ability to earn their spot this season. Tyler played very well, winning three matches, in his lineup opportunity in February. I was very proud of him. Both Patrick and Peyton are working hard over the summer to be ready for the new season. All three have enough talent and intelligence to be very, very successful.”

FRESHMENThe Irish welcome in a talented two-man class

for 2012-13 in Cory Sciupider and Zachary Toste in hopes of establishing a deep stable of talent heading into tournament play.

Sciupider comes to the Irish out of Etowah, N.C., where he earned MVP honors during his sophomore and junior seasons at Christ School in Arden, N.C. Over his four years, he helped his team put together an undefeated season and claim the state title during his sophomore year, while individually being recognized as an all-conference selection three times, all-region twice and all-state (TYGA) all four years. He ranks as the 80th best player in the class of 2012 according to Golfstat, while also checking in at 83rd according to NJGS and 6th in the state of North Carolina as ranked by TYGA.

Toste, meanwhile, checks in as the 36th best prospect in the class of 2012 according to Golfweek, while ranking 67th according to the JGS. A two-year captain of his team at Archbishop Edward McCarthy in Pembroke Pines, Fla., Toste helped his team claim the section championship during both his sophomore and junior years and earned all-county honors all four years. Outside of the high school circuit, Toste earned nine top-20 results in AJGA events including six top-10’s and three top-five’s.

“Our freshmen class is an accomplished one, especially at the national level, and one I’m excited to welcome,” explained Kubinski. “I expect they’ll contend for starting lineup positions immediately. Both players drive it well, putt well and make enough birdies to succeed at this level. I expect they’ll transition to college life fairly easily, which is an important part of having success as a freshman. Both Cory and Zach are coming in playing good golf too. Cory just qualified for the US Public Links last week, posting 138 over his 36 holes. Zach has put up some solid numbers of late as well.”

during his second year with the team, competing with the rotation at both The Invitational at the Ocean Course and the Linger Longer Invite. He also competed as an individual entrant at three more tournaments on the year, earning top-30 results at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (27th), Schenkel Invite (T-27th) and Battle at the Warren (T-20th). He also improved on his freshman year stroke average of 76.67 by posting a 76.14 over his 14 rounds of play in ’11-12.

While not yet cracking the starting lineup during his second year with the Irish, Andrew Carreon did take part in two tournaments last season. Over those five rounds of play, he carded the second-lowest stroke average of the year among the Irish with a 73.60 mark and posted a pair of top-25 results including a tie for 11th at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic.

“The two Andrew’s will fight for starting spots this season and have given us brief glimpses of what they can do,” Kubinski explained. “Andrew Lane played the last 48 holes at the prestigious Schenkel in Georgia at -6 last March. Andrew Carreon had a great chance to win our home event, heading to the final round last September. Each is capable of a breaking out with a very solid season.”

SOPHOMORESTyler Wingo represents the lone Irish sophomore

to have competed in tournament action among the three-man sophomore class. The Fairfax, Va., native earned a spot on the team at The Match Play, posting a 3-1 week in helping Notre Dame claim the tournament title for the first time in the events three year existence. For the year, he posted a 76.40 stroke average and recorded a top-25 finish at the Battle at the Warren (T-24th).

Both Patrick Grahek and Peyton Vitter did not record time with the starting lineup but took advantage of Notre Dame’s home tournaments, competing in both the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic and the Battle at the Warren. Grahek, a product of Alpharetta, Ga., concluded the year with a 78.20 average, while Vitter, a native of New Orleans, La., ended with a 79.00 mark.

“I expect our sophomores to make a big push this season,” stated Kubinski. “They came into a situation last year where earning a starting spot was a tall order, given the three seniors we had. I

JUNIORSAfter building on an impressive freshman

campaign during his sophomore season, Niall Platt looks to continue his growth as he steps into a leadership role within the team. The Santa Barbara, Calif., product has played in all 24 of Notre Dame’s tournaments through his first two seasons on campus, posting the second lowest career stroke average to this point with a 73.61 mark. A two-time selection to the all-BIG EAST team and ’11 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, Platt has posted eight top-10 finishes, including four in the top five. He earned his highest finish to-date at the ’12 Battle at the Warren, tying for second with a 36-hole score of 143 (+1).

“Niall has done everything we could have hoped for from a young player, and then some, over his first two years,” Kubinski expressed. “He has played every tournament for us as a starter since arriving. He is also on a great pace in terms of his career scoring average. I think he was a little inconsistent with his putter this past season but is a better ball striker now and much stronger, physically and otherwise. I look for him to have a lot of fun this year as he steps into a new role. He has the game to play with the nation’s best, as long as he keeps working and believes in himself.”

Andrew Lane got his first taste as a starter

Now entering his junior campaign, Andrew Lane represents a stable of talent on the Irish roster looking to capture a spot on the team’s five-man starting lineup.

2012-13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Men’s Golf RosterName Year-Exp. Height Weight Hometown High SchoolAndrew Carreon Jr.-SQ 5-9 155 San Antonio, Texas Alamo HeightsPatrick Grahek So.-SQ 6-0 170 Alpharetta, Ga. MiltonAndrew Lane Jr.-SQ 6-0 175 Fairport, N.Y. McQuaid JesuitPaul McNamara III Sr.-2V 5-8 135 Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Chadwick SchoolNiall Platt Jr.-2V 5-10 150 Santa Barbara, Calif. Laguna Blanca SchoolCory Sciupider Fr.-HS 6-1 155 Etowah, NC Christ SchoolZachary Toste Fr.-HS 5-9 135 Pembroke Pines, Fla. Archbishop McCarthyPeyton Vitter So.-SQ 5-9 145 New Orleans, La. JesuitTyler Wingo So.-SQ 6-0 210 Fairfax, Va. Paul VI Catholic(V) - indicates varsity monograms earned // (SQ) - indicates returning squad member (no monograms earned to date)Head Coach: Jim Kubinski (Springfield College ‘93)Assistant Coach: TBA


Fighting Irish Golf Classic

2006 Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic

Notre Dame, Ind. October 9-10, 2006 Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Lamar 283-284-293 860/+202. Notre Dame 292-294-303 889/+493. Baylor 295-305-296 896/+564. Florida State 295-296-306 897/+575. Vanderbilt 295-309-302 906/+666. Augusta State 305-295-308 908/+687. Virginia 299-305-305 909/+698. College of Charleston 308-299-304 911/+719. Western Kentucky 303-311-306 920/+8010. Rice 289-327-310 926/+86T11. Illinois State 312-308-311 931/+91 Louisiana-Monroe 311-305-315 931/+91

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 67)Cole Isban 68-73-73 214/+4 T2Josh Sandman 73-73-76 222/+12 T11Adam Giford 75-74-76 225/+15 T17Doug Fortner 76-74-78 228/+18 27Mike King 78-78-79 235/+25 T44


Notre Dame, Ind. September 30-October 2, 2007

Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Michigan State 285-274-288 847/+7T2. Lamar 296-282-283 861/+21 Arkansas 300-277-284 861/+214. Virginia 293-295-280 868/+285. Baylor 288-285-297 870/+306. North Florida 294-286-295 875/+357. Colorado State 301-287-291 879/+39T8. Notre Dame 289-295-298 882/+42 San Diego 307-298-277 882/+4210. Iowa 299-297-290 886/+4611. College of Charleston 307-298-288 893/+5312. Georgetown 307-300-291 898/+58

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 75)Doug Fortner 68-72-70 210/E T2Josh Sandman 71-73-73 217/+7 T16Greg Rodgers 74-76-76 226/+16 T50Eddie Peckels 76-74-79 229/+19 T52Carl Santos-Ocampo 81-79-80 240/+30 68


Notre Dame, Ind. October 6-7, 2008

Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Arkansas 287-293-283 863/+232. UC Davis 293-294-280 867/+273. Michigan State 287-296-288 871/+314. Minnesota 293-286-295 874/+345. Lamar 297-289-293 879/+396. Virginia 295-288-297 880/+40T7. Iowa 301-302-289 892/+52 VCU 303-295-294 892/+529. SE Louisiana 303-289-303 895/+5510. San Francisco 308-295-294 899/+5911. DePaul 310-296-294 900/+6012. San Diego 302-299-303 904/+64T13. UNC Greensboro 301-304-303 908/+68 North Florida 299-304-305 908/+6815. Notre Dame 307-301-303 911/+7116. Notre Dame 311-298-307 916/+76

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 82)Doug Fortner 75-76-74 225/+15 T34Jeff Chen 78-72-76 226/+16 T39Connor Alan-Lee 76-76-75 227/+17 46Max Scodro 84-77-78 239/+29 T78Dustin Zhang 78-81-81 240/+30 T80*Tom Usher 78-74-74 226/+16 T39*Carl Santos-Ocampo 82-72-76 230/+20 T57*Olavo Batista 73-79-80 232/+22 T62*Tyler Hock 80-73-79 232/+22 T62*Chris Walker 80-81-78 239/+29 T78

* - represents “B” team member

Josh Sandman’s 212 (+2) at the 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic not only propelled the Irish to the team title but secured the first-ever medalist honors for a Notre Dame golfer at the event.

A new tradition began in 2006 when the University of Notre Dame played host to the inaugural Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic at the Warren Golf Course. Created by Notre Dame head coach Jim Kubinski, the Gridiron Golf Classic features a fun-filled weekend; blending the best of college golf with the unique experiences of a visit to the College Football Hall of Fame and a catered pre-tournament banquet.Teams for this event are selected based upon two important criteria. Those schools that are among the very best academic institutions in the country are cross-referenced with the top golf programs in America to identify those teams with an elite blend of excellence in academics and athletics.For more information on this one-of-a-kind tournament, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kubinski in the Notre Dame men’s golf office at (574) 631-5907 or [email protected] is a complete listing of the past Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic team results, as well as a look at how the Irish fared individually.

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Notre Dame, Ind. September 26-27, 2011

Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final ScoreT1. St. Mary’s (CA) 286-292-292 870/+30 Houston 291-284-295 870/+30T3. Minnesota 290-292-291 873/+33 UT-Arlington 295-286-292 873/+335. Notre Dame 287-296-297 880/+406. Missouri 287-295-301 883/+43T7. Lamar 293-297-297 887/+47 Eastern Michigan 296-297-294 887/+479. Villanova 305-291-293 889/+4910. San Francisco 297-297-299 893/+5311. Miami (OH) 290-299-306 895/+5512. Georgetown 297-301-310 908/+68

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 70)Max Scodro 71-73-69 213/+3 4Paul McNamara 72-73-75 220/+10 T11Tom Usher 70-73-81 224/+14 T31Niall Platt 74-79-76 229/+19 T55Chris Walker 77-77-77 231/+21 T58


Notre Dame, Ind. September 27-28, 2010

Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Iowa 289-278-286 853/+132. Notre Dame 281-286-292 859/+193. San Francisco 286-291-283 860/+20T4. Houston 292-292-287 871/+31 Lamar 295-286-290 871/+316. Miami of Ohio 301-289-285 875/+357. Missouri 293-296-288 877/+378. Texas-Arlington 304-286-291 881/+419. Eastern Michigan 297-293-298 888/+4810. Georgetown 306-295-290 891/+5111. College of Charleston 299-299-295 893/+5312. Cincinnati 303-302-289 894/+5413. Gonzaga 299-297-302 898/+5814. Seton Hall 302-303-295 900/+60

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 78)Tom Usher 70-69-73 212/+2 T7Max Scodro 70-70-73 213/+3 T9Niall Platt 69-74-73 216/+6 T14Chris Walker 75-73-73 221/+11 T27Connor Alan Lee 72-78-75 225/+15 T44


Notre Dame, Ind. October 5-6, 2009

Warren Golf Course

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 290-288-292 870/+302. Ohio State 288-303-283 874/+343. Arkansas 295-297-286 878/+384. Texas-Arlington 300-298-285 883/+435. Lamar 297-296-291 884/+44T6. Houston 301-291-293 885/+45 Iowa 297-293-295 885/+458. Missouri 293-299-294 886/+469. BYU 299-297-296 892/+5210. Cincinnati 302-296-296 894/+5411. Colorado 304-302-289 895/+5512. San Francisco 296-299-303 898/+5813. St. Mary’s-California 305-303-291 899/+5914. Miami of Ohio 303-300-298 901/+6115. Georgetown 306-307-311 924/+84

Notre Dame Lineup

Rounds Final Score Place (of 84)Josh Sandman 70-68-74 212/+2 1Max Scodro 73-75-70 218/+8 T10Chris Walker 74-72-76 222/+12 T24Jeff Chen 74-73-76 223/+13 T28Connor Alan Lee 80-73-72 225/+15 T37

The Fighting Irish are pictured after capturing the team and individual titles at the 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic titles. Left to right are: Chris Walker, Max Scodro, Connor Alan-Lee, individual medalist Josh Sandman and Doug Fortner.


Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility

Four offices are located on the east end of the building to accommodate the coaching staffs. A fully furnished lounge is available to members of both teams for studying or relaxing. Another asset for the teams is a club repair room, which is located in the southern wing of the facility.

The Robert and Marilyn Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility

(opened Sept. 30, 2006)

The Robert and Marilyn Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility, which is located at the Warren Golf Course on the northeast corner of the University of Notre Dame campus, opened on Sept. 30, 2006 with a private dedication ceremony. The $2.1 million, 10,333-square foot facility is used by both the Irish men’s and women’s golf programs.

A 5,000-square foot indoor short game area, that includes a putting green, chip and pitch area along with a practice bunker allows the student-athletes the ability to practice their short game year-round on campus.

One of the nicest features of the facility are the six hitting stations that are located within the building that lead out to the Warren Golf Course driving range, allowing players to work on their swings in all weather conditions. Incorporated within the stations is state-of-the-art video equipment to give players and coaches instant feedback on players’ swing techniques.

Each student-athlete has his or her own locker area in their respective locker room.

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Warren Golf Coursecourse remains a convenient nine-hole facility available to the campus community.

“After losing the back nine of the existing course, Mr. Warren came forward with an interest in developing a new 18-hole, championship course,” said Notre Dame special as-sistant to the president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. ”It then became apparent that this was a project worth pursuing.”

Since Mr. Warren was familiar with the team of Coore and Crenshaw through its work in Tulsa, it was a very natural fit.

“We are very grateful for Mr. Warren’s generosity,” said Beauchamp. “Such a championship-level course allows our golf teams to be more competitive on a national level. The course is intended to benefit the entire Notre Dame commu-nity while still retaining the existing course as a nine-hole facility for instructional purposes.”

Course construction began on March 1, 1997, with the first actual phases of dirt movement beginning two months later. Many of the day-to-day tasks were coordinated by the University’s department of facility engineering, under the ultimate supervision of associate vice president for business operations Jim Lyphout. The project also was coordinated by former associate athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who had responsibilities for athletic facility and financial affairs at the time.

Final construction was overseen by Doug Marsh, direc-tor of the Notre Dame facilities engineering office. Assisting in this monumental task was Butch Layman, a construction administrator in the facilities engineering office.

South Bend-based Rieth Reilly Construction was con-tracted to handle the movement of approximately 100,000 yards of dirt. Another local company, Ziolkowski Construc-tion, handled construction of the course’s buildings and other structures.

throw away from the northeast corner of campus. Construct-ed in a heavily wooded area, the facility is bordered by Doug-las Road to the south, Juniper Road to the west, Ironwood Drive to the east and the Indiana Toll Road to the north.

Since its inception, the Warren has played host to many marquee events. Most recently, the Warren played host to the NCAA Central Regional Championship on May 5-7, 2011. The Warren also was the host site for the 2010 NCAA Men’s Central Regional. The course also will continue to play host to the men’s Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic Tournament and has three times played host to the men’s year end Battle at the Warren.

The course was designed by the Austin, Texas-based architectural team of Coore and Crenshaw, headed by Bill Coore and PGA Tour veteran Ben Crenshaw. Coore began his design and construction career in 1972 with noted course architect Pete Dye and formed his own company in 1982 before joining forces with Crenshaw four years later.

Founded in 1986, Coore and Crenshaw has established a reputation for creating courses based on traditional, stra-tegic golf, including: the Plantation Course at the Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii; Cuscowilla Golf Club in Greensboro, Ga.; Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, Neb.; Barton Creek Club in Austin; the New Town Golf Club in Indonesia; Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and the East Hampton Golf Club on Long Island. Most recently, they designed the highly acclaimed Bandon Dunes in Oregon.

Coore and Crenshaw also has undertaken several reno-vation projects, including the Southern Hills Country Club (in Tulsa) and the Prairie Dunes Golf Club (located in Kansas). The firm oversaw nine-hole additions to the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa and the Onion Creek Country Club in Austin.

The existing Notre Dame Memorial Golf Course, located on the southwest side of campus, served as an 18-hole fa-cility for the Notre Dame community until 1993, when the back nine was lost due to the addition of four campus dormi-tories and several athletic fields. The 70-year-old University

The date of May 1, 2000, marked the beginning of a new era in the history of Notre Dame golf as the University unveiled the championship-caliber William K. and Natalie O. Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame.

Since its opening date, the course has been hailed as one of the best courses in America by Golf Digest and has been featured in Links Magazine and Golf Digest as a must-play venue.

Through the generous donation of Notre Dame alumnus and Tulsa, Okla., resident Bill Warren (’56), the University features an impressive 18-hole golf course, located a stone’s

Yardage• 7,020 yards from the championship tees• 6,743 yards from the back tees• 6,346 yards from the middle tees• 5,302 yards from the forward teesFairway GrassBentTee Boxes/Greens GrassBentClubhouse7,000-square feet, with dining space for 80 peopleWater Hazards• Winding creek through final holes of back nine• Lakes located on both ninesOn-Course Bunkers88Other Course FeaturesTwo-sided driving range, with adjoining practice greensCourse DesignerCoore and CrenshawContracted Services• Rieth Reilly Construction • Ziolkowski Construction Facility Engineer/ArchitectDoug MarshCoore and Crenshaw’s Associates• Tom Beck (Construction superintendent)• Mike McKay (shaper)• Jimbo Wright (shaper)• Jeff Bradley (bunker specialist)General Manager/ Head Golf ProfessionalJohn FosterAssociate Golf ProfessionalCody RisedorphAssistant Golf ProfessionalGreg HelmkampCourse SuperintendentMatt Cielen, GCSAACoordinator of Golf ServicesAmy Mason

Warren Golf Course Earns Top-15 Ranking From Golf Digest and Golfweek

The University of Notre Dame’s Warren Golf Course has been chosen as one of the top 15 college courses in the nation, according to a feature article in the September 2005 issue of Golf Digest as well as a September 2011 publication by Golfweek. The magazine and publication used a variety of criteria in rating the various layouts, including shot values, resistance to scoring, design variety, memorability, aesthetics, conditioning, ambience and bonus walking points. The Warren Golf Course was ranked 15th in the country on the 2005 Golf Digest list while checking in at 12th in the most recent piece by Golfweek.

The ranking from Golf Digest is only one of honors for the Warren Golf Course in its brief history. Here’s a partial list of the accolades the Notre Dame layout has received since opening in 2000:

• Annually named as one of the nation’s ‘Top-100 Places You Can Play’ by Golf Digest• Top-15 Collegiate Golf Course - Golf Digest 2005 & 2010, Golfweek 2010 & 2011• Second-best public golf course in Indiana - Golfweek, 2007• Third-best public golf course in Indiana - Golfweek, 2006• Third-best public golf course in Indiana - Golf Digest, 2006• Fifth-best public golf course in Indiana - Golfweek, 2011• Sixth-best public golf course in Indiana - Golfweek, 2012• 12th-best collegiate facility in the country - Golfweek, 2005• Golf Magazine, March 2001: “Top 10 You Can Play” -- honorable mention selection (one of only 35 courses in the country chosen)• Golf and Travel Magazine, August 2001: 40 Best Daily Fee Courses: No. 33 in United States (only course in the state of Indiana ranked)• Best New Courses of 2000: No. 5 in Affordable Public Division - Golf Digest• Chicagoland Golf Magazine: Five-star rating (highest)• Certified International Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary


Warren Golf CourseSome 4,400 native hardwood trees and shrubs were

planted to increase the stream’s canopy cover. Approxi-mately 360 large boulders, along with gravel and logs, were added to the slopes and bed to enhance fish habitat while a permanent sediment trap was installed. A combination of pest management, drainage and filtration techniques minimizes the use and impact of fertilizers and pesticides while 2,200 feet of new shaded stream course were created to relocate the stream from the golf course proper.

Environmental engineers J.F. New & Associates directed these aspects of the project, and Ronald A. Hellenthal, pro-fessor of biological sciences at Notre Dame and Gillen Direc-tor of its Environmental Research Center, reviewed the plans and continues to monitor the creek.

Two lakes add to the challenge of the course, with one stationed between the third and fourth holes while another provides a hazard from the tee of the 17th hole. Water comes into play with the existing Juday Creek winding through holes 16 and 18 while additional creeks were added on holes 10 and 18. The 7,000-foot clubhouse – designed by Moake-Park Group Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind., in a French Country style – was completed in June of ’99. The building matches the period of the course architecture (early 1900s), with a classic “clinker” style brick exterior. The design is completed by cop-per cupolas, dormers and trim, a slate roof and an enclosed porch. Brick fireplaces are located on both sides of the build-ing, which welcomes the University community to venture over for lunch, meetings or shopping.

The clubhouse is open to the public and houses some of the finest in men’s and women’s golf apparel, with both the Warren Golf Course logo as well as traditional Notre Dame merchandise and souvenirs. The Warren Grille, which is op-erated by Notre Dame Food Services, serves traditional golf course fare as well as specialty items and sandwiches.

Final details of the course were directed by Tom Beck, construction superintendent for Coore and Crenshaw, and his associate Jeff Bradley. Kim Hocker, the now former golf course superintendent of the Warren Golf Course and the existing University golf course, and his dedicated staff added their expertise to the successful finish of the project.

Final construction – completed in the fall of 1999 – in-cluded grading and seeding of the driving range, construc-tion of tee areas around the clubhouse, completion of the many strategically-placed bunkers, overseeding of the fair-ways and roughs, and the defining of the course during the “grow-in” period. A number of trees and ornamental grasses were planted to add finishing touches.

Brian Godfrey was named the first PGA director of golf and general manager for the Notre Dame Golf Courses in October of 1998. In 2003, John Foster assumed the post of General Manager and Head Golf Professional at the War-ren. His duties at the Warren Golf Course include oversee-ing the operation of both courses, in addition to pro shops, clubhouse and driving range management. He coordinates course use to balance and meet the requirements of the var-sity golf teams, course members, faculty, staff, students and the public. Foster also maintains the golf facility budgets as well as oversees staff training.

The design of the Warren Golf Course is reminiscent of the classic, walkable Irish and American courses built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with short distances between the greens and tees. Winding its way through 250 wooded acres, the course incorporates traditional elements of the great golf courses of the early 1900s and – unlike many modern layouts – is built on subtleties rather than special effects.

“Players have been impressed with the design,” said Godfrey after the course opened in 2000. “From the dramatic

bunkering to the strategic designs of the greens, it is chal-lenging and enjoyable for golfers of all abilities.”

Distinguishing features include: rectangular tee boxes that provide a classic start to each hole; undulating greens of varying shapes constructed in a push-up style that slopes from back to front; false fronts to greens that allow a golfer to run the ball or fly it to the flag; strategically-placed bun-kers that visually enhance each hole while challenging play-ers to proceed with caution.

The course runs 7,020 yards from the back tees, 6,003 from the middle and 5,302 from the forward tees. It includes 88 bunkers scattered among the 18 holes, and water comes into play on six holes. The course has bent grass fairways and fescue grass rough, playing surfaces found at some of today’s top facilities. Though the course originally did not play with a par, it currently plays at par 71.

“We maintain the course in a dry and firm manner that will be true to the vision of the architects,” said Godfrey. “Many older courses required the player to have both the ability to run the ball along the ground as well as being able to fly it to the flag. A firmer surface allows for both options. This type of maintenance plan also requires fewer chemical applications and less water, which will allow for an environmentally-friendly course.” The designers received full permits to realign the existing Juday Creek that runs through the course and environmental safeguards were a priority in design and construction. A new creek channel was opened, resulting in a complete created habitat. The creek winds through the finishing holes, which are noted for heavy woods and change of elevations – providing a beautiful, challenging completion to the inward nine. Con-stant monitoring of the creek ensures a healthy and natural environment.

Warren Golf Course Recognized For Environmental ExcellenceThe William K. and Natalie O. Warren Golf Course has achieved designation as a “Certified Audobon Cooperative Sanctu-

ary” by the Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audobon International.The Warren Course was the sixth course in Indiana and the 335th in the world to achieve this honor.“The Warren Golf Course has shown strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended

for their efforts to provide sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Joellen Zeh, staff ecologist for the ACSS.“To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality

in a number of areas,” said Zeh.“We are extremely proud to be certified Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary,” said Kim Hocker, the now former golf course

superintendent at the Warren Golf Course. ”From the beginning, it was the goal of the University of Notre Dame to create an environmentally-sound golf course. In addition, the overwhelming positive response from golfers and the local community has made our efforts worthwhile.”

Warren Golf CourseHole Yardage1 ....................................................... 3722 ....................................................... 4623 ....................................................... 4104 ....................................................... 1435 ....................................................... 5186 ....................................................... 4737 ....................................................... 4078 ....................................................... 4419 ....................................................... 185Out ................................................ 3,41110 ..................................................... 49511 ..................................................... 24512 ..................................................... 44313 ..................................................... 43314 ..................................................... 21015 ..................................................... 41816 ..................................................... 34517 ..................................................... 56518 ..................................................... 455In .................................................. 3,609TOTAL ................................... 7,020

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The fairway bunkers on the 216-yard 11th hole provide an architectural deception, in that – from the tee – the front bunkers appear to be located on the sides of the green when they, in fact, are 20 yards short of it (bunkers also are located on the sides of the green).

A view from the 372-yard 1st hole. A slight dogleg to the left, this hole gives you an idea of what is to come with the rough look of the bunkers on the left to the well protected, small green.

Above is a look from the picturesque tee at the 16th hole. Overlooking Juday Creek from the elevated tee, the hole ascends up and to the left to a tiny, undulating green that is very well protected by classic Coore- and Crenshaw-designed bunkers.

The view from behind the 414-yard eighth hole looks to a green that is rectangular in shape and slopes dramatically from the rear, with an open front that allows either a bump-and-run shot or one that is flown to the green.

The 15th green is located just a stone’s throw from the clubhouse, yet the building is obscured by a distinctive variety of trees that rim the putting green.

This is a look from the fairway of the 436-yard sixth hole. The green is guarded by two trees and has a narrow entrance that is protected by bunkers both left and right. The Starter’s Cottage is visible in the right side of the picture.

The 197-yard 14th is one of Ben Crenshaw’s favorite holes on the Warren Golf Course. Noted for its old-Scottish style, the hole includes an elevated green and two bunkers to the right of the green that cannot be seen from the tee (unlike those to the left of the green). The hole is even more scenic when framed by full foliage in the surrounding trees.


Warren Golf Course

The eastside back porch of the clubhouse (above) overlooks the finishing holes and welcomes golfers from the nearby 18th green.

The finishing hole’s tee shot (above) must carry the new stretch of Juday Creek and bend left to the green. The entire left side of the 18th fairway is bordered by the bed of the former Juday Creek, which has been filled to form a new stream.

The westside entrance to the clubhouse sits beyond the ninth green, which is noted for its back-to-front slope and is surrounded by deceptive and treacherous bunkering.

The elevated tee from the longest hole on the course, the 480-yard 17th hole, overlooks a pond to the left and the large bunkers in the bank of the hill, leading to a sharp dogleg-left approach to the green.

The ninth hole, as seen from one of the Warren Golf Course's distinctive rectangular tee boxes, is beautifully framed by trees, and the clubhouse is located behind the green.

A picturesque view from the tee box greets golfers at the dogleg-left seventh hole (398 yards), with a solitary tree adding some danger down the left side of the fairway.

The 495-yard 10th hole is another long hole that a big hitter may try to reach in two. Watch out for the creek that runs diagonally across the entire width of the fairway in front of the green.

In seven years with the team, the staff of head coach Jim Kubinski (center) and assistant coach Steve Colnitis (far right) helped guide Notre Dame to three BIG EAST Championships and subsequent NCAA Regional berths in ’06, ’11 and ’12.


Head Coachcareer win and graduated with four of the top-30 single season stroke averages in the Irish record books.

Doug Fortner, a 2010 graduate, also expe-rienced great success under Kubinski’s tute-lage. He played 117 rounds with the Irish, carded a 74.59 career stroke average (ninth-best since 1954) and saw 102 of his rounds counted towards team scoring. As a senior, Fortner was one of four unanimous selections to the 2010 All-BIG EAST team as he became just the third player in program history to earn all-conference honors on three occa-sions - joining Mark Baldwin and Cole Isban in that select group. He also fired a seven-under par 64 in the opening round of the 2010 FAU Spring Break Championship to tie Baldwin for the lowest to-par round in school history.

Even though Sandman and Fortner, sta-ples of the lineup over Notre Dame’s past few seasons, have graduated, Kubinski has proved adept at restocking the Irish roster with talent. 2012 graduates Max Scodro, Chris Walker and Tom Usher became the top players for the Irish in 2010-11 and 2011-12, playing as part of the rotation together for nearly all of the two seasons. Scodro high-lighted the trio, earning medalist honors at the 2011 BIG EAST Championship (212, -1)

One of the nation’s top golf teachers, Jim Kubinski completed his eighth season as head coach of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s golf team in 2011-12. Having assumed the post on Jan. 28, 2005, Kubinski is just the sixth head coach in the 80-year history of the Irish men’s golf pro-gram. He inherited and subsequently added to a storied tradition that includes the 1944 NCAA national championship, 19 top-10 NCAA Championship finishes and 35 NCAA postseason appearances.

In his first eight seasons leading the Irish, Kubinski has won four BIG EAST Championships (2005, 2006, 2011 & 2012) and added two BIG EAST runner-up finishes (2007 & 2010). He also has helped Notre Dame to a total of 11 tournament champion-ships and his players have collectively earned six PING All-Midwest Region honors and 21 All-BIG EAST accolades. In 2012, he helped guide Max Scodro to both the PING and Golfweek Division I All-America Honorable Mention teams, marking the first Irish golfer to receive that distinction since 1980.

It didn’t take long for Kubinski to make his mark at Notre Dame. In his first tournament at the helm of the Irish, just one month after setting foot on campus, Kubinski guided Notre Dame to the championship of the 2005 NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tulane Invitational, win-ning the title on the first hole of a sudden death playoff against UNC-Wilmington. It was the first of two tournament crowns in the 2004-05 season for Notre Dame and made Kubinski the first Irish men’s golf coach since 1961 to win the opening event of his career. That season, Rev. Clarence Durbin, C.S.C., led the Irish to a 23.5-6.5 dual-match win over Western Michigan.

That was the start of what has been a solid eight-year run for the Notre Dame skip-per, who piloted the Irish to consecutive BIG EAST Conference titles in 2005 and 2006, and back-to-back NCAA regional appearances both years, before accomplishing the same feat again in 2011 and 2012. What’s more, Notre Dame has regularly collected votes in

the Golf World Top 25 coaches’ poll and has risen as high as No. 12 in the Golfweek rank-ings (Oct. 2, 2005) under Kubinski. He has an overall record of 563-526-20 (.517).

Under Kubinski’s guidance, Notre Dame has registered 38 top-five finishes, including 11 tournament titles, two of which came in sudden-death playoffs. The Irish also have carded the top-seven single-season stroke averages in school history under Kubinski, including a 291.50 in 2010-11, the best mark in program history. In addition, Notre Dame has fired 15 of the top 20 single-round scores in school history, including impressive final-round postseason efforts at the 2012 NCAA Central Regional (278, -6) and the 2006 BIG EAST Championship (school-record 272, -16). The latter score highlighted a 12-stroke comeback victory over Louisville, the second-best rally in the storied history of the Irish men’s golf program, and led to Notre Dame’s selection as the Golfweek National Team of the Week (May 1, 2006) for the first time in program history.

Individually, Kubinski has produced impressive results with several Irish players in a short span of time. Cole Isban became the first three-time PING All-Midwest Region selection (2005-07) in program history under Kubinski’s tutelage, and graduated in May 2007 as the school record holder for single-season stroke average (72.71 in 2006-07) and career stroke average (73.76)

Josh Sandman, a 2008 PING All-Midwest Region selection and two-time all-BIG EAST pick, took up where Isban left off. Working with Kubinski, Sandman posted a 73.90 career stroke average in 111 rounds for the second best mark in program history at the time of his graduating. He also broke new ground, becoming the first Notre Dame golfer ever chosen as an individual qualifier for NCAA regional play, earning a berth in the 2008 NCAA Central Regional. He came back from injuries to play an integral role with the Irish in 2009-10. Sandman won the 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic for his first

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Jim Kubinski Year-by-Year

Year Won Lost Tied Pct. Events Wins Top 5 biG EAsT nCAA (Regions)2004-05* 58 35 4 .619 8 2 4 1st T-13th (Central)2005-06 92 87 4 .514 13 1 5 1st 17th (East)2006-07 74 84 2 .469 12 0 3 2nd —2007-08 59 75 6 .443 11 0 4 4th — (Central)** 2008-09 62 87 1 .417 11 0 3 4th — 2009-10 66 64 0 .508 12 3 6 2nd — 2010-11 86 32 0 .729 12 2 8 1st 9th (Southeast) 2011-12 66 62 3 .515 12 3 5 1st T-6th (Central)TOTALs 563 526 20 .517 91 11 38 1st, four times T-6th (Central)* - ND record following arrival as head coach Jan. 28, 2005 // ** - ND had individual qualifier chosen (Josh Sandman)

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and 2012 BIG EAST Championship (210, -6) as well as earning BIG EAST Player of the Year both years, the first time any Irish golfer has received the honor.

He etched his name in the annals of the Notre Dame program, posting the lowest single-season stroke average (71.25) during the 2011-12 campaign en route to moving into first all-time on the career stroke average charts with his mark of 73.25. Additionally, Scodro tied for the most team-leading efforts in Notre Dame history with 19 while becom-ing the first All-American under Kubinski’s guidance and first for the program in 32 years. For his stellar season, Scodro also became the first Notre Dame golfer selected to the all-BIG EAST team all four years.

Along with Scodro, Walker, Niall Platt and Paul McNamara III earned all-BIG EAST hon-ors for the year, marking the first time since ’03 that the Irish have placed four or more players on the team. The quartet played in every round for the Irish on the season.

Kubinski was nominated for the 2007 GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teachers List, honor-ing the nation’s preeminent golf instructors. Previous winners of the prestigious designa-tion include Hank Haney (former teacher for 10-time PGA Tour Player of the Year Tiger Woods), Butch Harmon (swing coach for PGA Tour great and two-time Masters cham-pion Phil Mickelson) and David Leadbetter (legendary coach for such PGA Tour luminar-ies and major tournament champions as Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Greg Norman). After leading his team back to the NCAAs in 2011, Kubinski was selected as the BIG EAST Coach of Year for the first time in his head coaching tenure with the Irish. He repeated this honor in 2012, as the Irish pulled away for a 16-shot victory at the BIG EAST Championship (852, -12) to claim a spot in the NCAA Central Regional.

Kubinski was a three-year golf letterman and two-year team captain at Springfield (Mass.) College before graduating in 1993. A two-time all-Northeast 10 Conference selec-tion in 1991 and 1992, he also received the Springfield College Maroon Club Award for academic and athletic achievement in 1992. His playing experience continued on the North Atlantic Tour where he tied for sixth place at the `95 Boston Open, and he also competed in the Carolinas Section PGA.

Born May 4, 1970 in Springfield, Mass., Kubinski and his wife, Sarah, live in Granger, Ind. The couple has two children. Their daughter, Kelly, was born in September of 2007 and enjoys singing the Notre Dame Victory March. They celebrated the birth of their son, James, in May 2010.

The Jim Kubinski File

born: May 4, 1970 (age 42)Hometown: Springfield, Mass.Alma mater: Springfield College ’93Family: Wife Sarah; daughter Kelly; son JamesHire Date at nD: January 28, 2005

Head Coaching Career:Notre Dame head men’s golf coach (2005-present) … has led Irish to four NCAA regionals (2005, 2006, 2011, 2012) and also guided Josh Sandman to individual NCAA regional qualifying berth in 2008 Central Regional … piloted Notre Dame to four BIG EAST Conference titles (2005, 2006, 2011, 2012) and two runner-up finishes (2007 & 2010) to date … Irish have won 11 tournaments and a dual match and posted 38 top-five finishes since he arrived on campus … Irish named Golfweek National Team of the Week on May 1, 2006 (first time in program history) … 15 of top 17 54-hole tournament scores in school history have come in Kubinski era … team also has carded the seven lowest season stroke averages in program annals during past seven seasons, including school-record 291.50 in 2010-11 … has steered Irish up the national rankings as high as No. 12 by Golfweek (Oct. 2, 2005), and six year-end rankings in the top 75 … has coached one PING All-American (Max Scodro 2012; honorable mention) and one Golfweek All-American (Max Scodro 2012; honorable mention), six PING All-Midwest Region selections at Notre Dame (Cole Isban 2005-07; Sandman 2008, Max Scodro 2011-12), two BIG EAST Players of the Year (Scodro 2011-12) and one Freshman of the Year (Niall Platt 2011) and his players have combined to earn 21 all-BIG EAST honors.

Assistant Coaching Career:Duke assistant men’s/women’s golf coach (2003-04) … helped Blue Devil women to ’04 NCAA East Regional title and third-place finish at NCAA Championship … Duke men placed 12th at ’04 NCAA East Regional with Kubinski on the staff … also aided Duke women to No. 1 Golfweek ranking at end of 2003-04 season and after fall 2004 campaign, while Blue Devil men rated 13th nationally at close of fall 2004 season … served on staff with a pair of Hall of Fame head coaches in the late Rod Myers (men) and Dan Brooks (women).

Honors/Awards:BIG EAST Coach of the Year (2011, 2012) ... GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teachers List Nominee (2007) … GCAA Assistant Coach of the Year Nominee (2003-04) … Carolinas Section PGA Teacher of the Year Nominee (2002) … all-Northeast 10 Conference (1991, 1992) … Springfield College Maroon Club Award (1992).

Professional Affiliations:PGA of America Class A Member (1999-present) … Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) (2003-present) … National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) (2003-present).

Head coach Jim Kubinski and his wife Sarah with their two children - Kelly and James.


Assistant Coach / Support Staffdent-athletes. We’re blessed for our interac-tion these last several years and certainly wish him well in all endeavors. He’ll never be too far away though, as once a part of our ND golf family you are always a part of who we are.”Colnitis joined the Irish coaching staff in 2005 following a four-year career on the Notre Dame men’s golf team, earning a pair of monograms along the way. He competed in 13 tournaments during his career, posting a 77.86 stroke average, and served as a tri-captain for the Irish in 2004-05, helping Notre Dame earn its second-consecutive BIG EAST title and a return trip to the NCAA Central Regional (where the Irish wound up only two shots shy of advancing to the NCAA finals).

Colnitis graduated from Notre Dame in May 2005, earning his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Mendoza College of Business. He also garnered Dean’s List honors during the fall 2004 semester. Born September 15, 1982, in Baltimore, Md., Colnitis now resides in South Bend.

Steve Colnitis, a member of two BIG EAST Conference championship teams and two NCAA Central Regional qualifying squads at Notre Dame from 2001-05, completed his seventh year as an assistant coach for the Fighting Irish in 2011-12. Colnitis (pro-nounced coal-NIGHT-iss) aids in many of the day-to-day operations of the men’s golf pro-gram, including recruiting, practice planning and travel scheduling.

In his seven seasons on the Notre Dame staff, Colnitis helped guide the Irish to the 2006, 2011 & 2012 BIG EAST Conference titles and the corresponding NCAA regional berths, as well as BIG EAST runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2010. He also was instrumental in helping Notre Dame to the top seven single-season stroke averages in school history (school-record 291.50 in 2010-11, 291.59 in 2011-12, 292.97 in 2005-06, 294.41 in 2009-10, 295.71 in 2006-07, 295.27 in 2007-08 and 297.97 in 2008-09).

What’s more, Colnitis put his stamp on the Irish program as a recruiter. His latest success can be seen with the last five incom-ing freshman classes, which included Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) first-team All-Americans Max Scodro (who also garnered

all-BIG EAST honors each of his four years at Notre Dame as well as BIG EAST Player of the Year as a junior and senior and GCAA and Golfweek All-America honors) and Chris Walker, along with rising senior Paul McNamara III, who was an International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) first-team All-American in 2007.

Along with head coach Jim Kubinksi, Colnitis added a deep three-player class for the 2010-11 campaign that included Andrew Carreon, Andrew Lane and Niall Platt. Platt was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year as well as earning all-BIG EAST honors in each of his first two seasons. Platt also concluded his freshman year with a six-under 210 at the NCAA Southeast Regional. Colinitis’ recruiting success continued in 2011-12 with the addi-tion of Tyler Wingo, a two-time Virginia state champion, Patrick Grahek, an AJGA Scholastic All-American and 5A Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association (GHSGCA) all-state selection in 2011, as well as Peyton Vitter and culminated in his final class comprised of one-time North Carolina state champion Cory Sciupider, who hails from Etowah, N.C., and four-time all-county selection Zachary Toste out of Pembroke Pines, Fla.

“It has been a sincere pleasure to have had the opportunity to both coach Steve and then have him work within our program as assistant coach for 7 years,” head coach Jim Kubinski remarked. “His contributions are too numerous to list. He was a friend and mentor to each and every one of our players as well as someone who treated the position and our program as a part of his life, rather than sim-ply as a job. He was invested in everything we did and for that I’m very grateful. Steve repre-sented Notre Dame with great class and integrity, a tremendous example for our stu-

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mike KarwoskiAssociate Athletics Director/Men’s

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Chad GrotegutAcademic Services

John FosterGeneral Manager/Head Professional

Warren Golf CourseBrent Henningfeld

brent HenningfeldMedia Relations Assistant

Chris Walker finished his Irish career having played in the seventh-most tournament rounds in program history (105), including participating in every tournament for each of the past two seasons.


Student-Athletes… born in Rye, N.Y. … son of Joseph and Patricia Coughlin … sister, Samantha, is currently attending Notre Dame … gradu-ated from the Mendoza College of Business with a degree in management entrepreneur-ship.

AS A SENIOR: Competed in two tourna-ments for the Irish, playing as part of the starting lineup for the first time in his career at the Battle at the Warren … earned first Monogram as part of the program … entered in one event on the fall season (Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic) as an individual entrant … carded all three rounds in the 70’s (76-73-78) at the event en route to a 227, +17 finish at the Warren Golf Course … concluded his season at the Battle at the Warren with his career high finish (tied for 4th) after posting a 36-hole score of 145 (+3) … in that tournament, posted his lowest career round with the Irish after carding a second round 71 (E).

AS A JUNIOR: Walked on to the Irish team during his junior campaign … partici-pated in one tournament on the season, the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, competing as an individual … fired a three-round 225 (+15) to earn a share of 44th in the field … played progressively better in each of the three rounds, opening with an 81 (+11) before bettering that to a 73 (+3) in round two and a final-round 71 (+1).

PREP AND PERSONAL: Played golf while attending Rye Country Day High School in Rye, N.Y. … played as the team’s number one golfer during his sophomore through senior years while leading the squad to the NYSAIS state championships each of those seasons, culminating in winning the league title in ‘07 … named the Team MVP in each his junior and senior seasons … earned FAA all-league recognition his sophomore through senior campaigns along with earn-ing NYSAIS all-state honors those same years

… won FAA medalist honors in ‘07 and cap-tured the NYSAIS state individual title in ‘08 … along with golf accomplishments, served as captain of the squash team and was named all-league honorable mention in football … selected to the Journal News All-Star team for Southern New York State

RyAN COUghLIN

Senior5-11 • 180Rye, N.Y.

Rye Country Day School

COUghLIN’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2010-11 1 3 0/0 225 75.00 71 (+1) 154 (+4) 225 (+15) T-44th (Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic) 2011-12 2 5 1/2 372 74.40 71 (E) 145 (+3) 227 (+17) T-4th (Battle of the Warren)Career 3 8 1/2 597 74.70 71 (E) 145 (+3) 225 (+15) T-4th (’12 The Battle at the Warren)

COUghLIN’S CAREER FINIShES2010-11

Place Tournament ScoresT-44th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 81-73-71=225 (+15)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-55th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 76-73-78=227 (+17)T-4th The Battle at the Warren 74-71=145 (+3)* - played as an individual // (B) - indicates “B” team tournamentunderlined rounds not counted to team score (“A” team events only)

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Fields Country Club in Chicago, Ill., after shooting a three-day total 216 (+6) … led a furious final round rally up the leaderboard with a closing 69 at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, finishing in solo fourth, his best finish on the fall slate … traveled to Kiawah Island, S.C. to take part in The Invitational at the Ocean Course and shot even-par 216 to claim another top-10 finish … closed out the fall season with a 22nd-place finish at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in Dallas, Texas, after completing another tournament at even par (213) … qualified for the U.S. Amateur at Erin Hills Country Club and made it all the way to the match play rounds in one RECORD BOOK UPDATE: Earned out-

right medalist finishes in two career events (’12 and ’11 BIG EAST Championships) … owned the best stroke average in program history with a 73.25 mark upon conclusion of his Irish career … finished with 19 career team-leading efforts, tied for most all-time in program history … ranks fourth in career tournament rounds played with 118 and third in rounds counted to team score (104) … his 73.30 season average in 2010-11 ranks as the sixth best mark since ’90 … he earned the top mark for single-season stroke average during 2011-12 after posting a 71.25 mark … his 209 (-7) tournament at the 2010 Firestone Invitational ties the second lowest 54-hole tournament by strokes since 1990 and tied the lowest score in relation to par … his 208 (-5) at the 2012 NCAA Central Regional set the new program low for a 54-hole tournament in relation to strokes … earned highest finish of any Irish golfer in NCAA Regional competition, sharing seventh at the 2012 NCAA Central Regional … has had 104 of his 113 rounds counted towards team scoring (.920) for the fourth-best per-centage since 1990 (minimum 45 rounds).

AS A SENIOR: Named a tri-captain for the Irish this season … named PING and Golfweek Honorable Mention All-American … named BIG EAST Player of the Year for second consecutive season and was named all-BIG EAST for fourth consecutive year … selected to PING All-Midwest Region team for second straight year … earned fourth monogram … posted program career low

mark for single season stroke average with a 71.25 mark … posted team-leading effort at nine of 11 stroke play tournament on the season … finished with 16 rounds of under-par golf, while posting an additional four rounds of even-par golf en route to having 30 of his 32 rounds counted toward the team total … finished season with 10 top-25 fin-ishes, seven top-10 results and four top-five placements … competed in all seven tour-naments during spring season … led the team with a 70.76 mark in those events, concluding at -16 to-par … opened spring going 2-2 at The Match Play in helping the Irish claim the title … returned to stroke play competition at the Schenkel Invite, sharing 13th place with a 212 (-4) … posted second-straight tournament below par, tying for fourth at the Linger Longer Invite with a 211 (-5), aided by a second round 69 (-3) … fin-ished tied for 29th at the All-American Intercollegiate after firing a 218 (+2), includ-ing a final round 69 (-3) … posted a pair of one-over par 72’s at the Battle at the Warren to finish in third place (144, +2) … began postseason with medalist honors at the 2012 BIG EAST Championship, holding on for a one-shot victory at 210 (-6) … became first BIG EAST golfer to earn medalist honors in back-to-back seasons since Pat Fogarty of St. John’s won three straight from 1982-84 … continued success at the NCAA Central Regional, earning the highest career finish (T-7th) of any Irish golfer in regional play after posting a 208 (-5) … finished below par in each of the three rounds of the tourna-ment and posted the lowest career 54-hole score for the Irish in strokes … played in all five events for the Irish in the fall … carded a 71.80 scoring average on 15 tournament rounds … ranked first among Irish golfers in four of five events … fired three sub-70 scores … named to Golf World’s 50 College Players to Watch list … BIG EAST Men’s Golfer of the Month for September … started season strong with sixth-place finish at Gopher Invitational with a 219, +3 effort at the Wayzata, Minn., course … followed up with an 11th-place finish at the Illini Invitational at the world renowned Olympia

MAx SCODRO

Senior5-10 • 185Chicago, Ill.

Francis Parker

SCODRO’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd. Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2008-09 10 29 20/24 2,167 74.72 67 (-5) 157 (+13) 213 (-3) T-1st (UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Champ.) 2009-10 10 27 26/27 1,997 73.96 69 (-3) 165 (+23) 214 (+1) T-1st (BIG EAST Championship) 2010-11 11 30 28/30 2,199 73.30 67 (-5) 137 (-7) 209 (-7) 1st (BIG EAST Championship) 2011-12 12 32 30/32 2,280 71.25 68 (-4) 137 (-7) 208 (-5) 1st (BIG EAST Championship)Career 43 118 104/113 8,643 73.30 67 (-5) 137 (-7) 209 (-7) 1st (‘11 BIg EAST Championship)


Student-Athletes

Irish freshman since Mark Baldwin’s opening 67 at 2002 Nelson Invitational … earned first starting assignment at Saint Mary’s (Calif.) Invitational, tying for 30th place at six-over par 219 (71-76-72) on difficult Poppy Hills Golf Course at Pebble Beach … tied for 78th place at Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, carding 29-over par 239 (84-77-78) … registered one of top performances by rookie in Notre Dame history at UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Championship, sharing medalist honors (with Michigan State’s Payne Gniewek) at season-low three-under par 213 (70-72-71); first Irish fresh-man to earn medalist honors in 18 years and third in program history, as well as first to do so in 54-hole event … also first Notre Dame medalist of any kind since Eddie Peckels at 2008 Irish Invitational (36 holes) and first at 54-hole tournament since Cole Isban at 2005 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate … opened spring with 22nd-place tie at Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate in Puerto Rico following eight-over par 224 (76-73-75) … tied for 42nd place at Border Olympics with 12-over par 228 (75-78-75) … shared 88th place in Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational at 18-over par 234 (82-77-75) … claimed share of 52nd place at inaugural FAU Spring Break Championship thanks to 12-over par 225

which came at the Battle at the Warren after notching an even-par 70 for his 18 holes … his other top-10 finish came at the 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (FIGCC) where he tied for 10th after shooting an eight-over par 218 (73-75-70) … his three rounds all counted towards team scoring at the FIGCC and helped Notre Dame to the team title … tied for first place after 54 holes of play at the 2010 BIG EAST Championship by shooting a two-over par (71-71-73=215), but lost in a four-man sudden victory playoff.

AS A FREShMAN: Monogram winner … all-BIG EAST … appeared in 10 tourna-ments during rookie season, starting eight times … placed third on team with 74.72 stroke average in 29 rounds (second-lowest average by Irish freshman since 1954, topped only by teammate Josh Sandman’s 73.40 in 2005-06) … posted four top-10 finishes, most by Notre Dame freshman since 1968-69, when program moved from dual matches to tournament play … ranked second on team with four rounds below par … saw 20 of 24 competitive rounds applied to team score … made college debut as individual participant at John Dallio Memorial and promptly chalked up fourth-place tie at one-under par 215 (75-67-73); second-round 67 was not only season-low, but also best by

of the oldest golf tournaments in the United States (1895).

AS A JUNIOR: Monogram winner … named to PING All-Midwest Region Team … selected as the BIG EAST Player of the Year, the first such honor bestowed upon an Irish golfer since the awards inception three years ago … named to the all-BIG EAST team … played in all 11 tournaments on the season as part of the Irish rotation … led the team at three of those 11 events … finished the year with a team-leading stroke average of 73.30 – 74.67 in the spring and 71.93 in the fall … saw 28 of his 30 rounds (.933) counted toward the team score … posted a total of 12 under- (8) or even-par (4) rounds on the year … four of his eight under-par rounds also broke 70 … enjoyed most success in his third rounds, finishing with a 72.56 average in the final 18 holes … posted lowest tour-nament of the season amongst the Irish with his 209 (-7) at the Firestone Invitational … in season opener at The Invite at Kiawah, fin-ished in eighth place with a 220 (+4) … finished second amongst the Irish and tied for ninth overall at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic with his 212 (+2) score … led the Irish and earned first top-five overall fin-ish of the year at the Firestone Invitational, carding a 209 (-7) aided by a second round 67 (-5) … tied for 20th at the Lone Star Invitational after recording a 54-hole score of 220 (+4) … at the St. Mary’s Invitational, finished tied for fourth with a one-over par 217 (72-74-71) … finished with a 12-over par 156 at the two-round Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup … at the Schenkel Invite, finished in a share of 67th with a 229 (+13) … second amongst Irish and tied for 31st overall at LSU National Invitational, recording a three-round score of 231 (+15) … became the first Irish golfer to earn medalist honors at the BIG EAST Championship in the current 54-hole format, finishing the tournament at 212 (-1) … the lone golfer in the BIG EAST field to conclude the tournament under par … ended season with a tie for 50th at the NCAA Southeast Regional after carding a three-day score of 223 (+7).

AS A SOPhOMORE: Earned a monogram … named to the 2010 all-BIG EAST Men’s Golf Team … played in 11 events for the Irish in 2009-10 … led the team in terms of rounds counted towards team scoring, count-ing 26 out of 27 (.963) … posted a 73.96 stroke average, the second best mark on the team … notched three under-par rounds on the season, including two in the 60s … recorded seven even-par rounds, one of

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(73-78-74) … competed as individual par-ticipant at Caputo Invitational and logged eighth-place tie at 13-over par 157 (82-75) … posted strong effort in BIG EAST Championship debut, tying for sev-enth place with season-low three-under par 213 (71-70-72); became sixth Irish freshman to garner all-BIG EAST honors and first since Isban in 2004. SUMMER 2008: Tied for 49th at Western Junior Championship in St. Simons Island, Ga. (Sea Island GC) with 12-over par 292 (73-70-75-74) … finished fifth at American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Future Legends in Wales, Wis. (The Legend at Brandybrook) with five-over 218 (75-73-70) … narrowly missed qualifying for Western Amateur, ending up one stroke off cut line with three-over par 73 at Notre Dame’s Warren Golf Course.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Spent first three prep seasons at Francis Parker High School in Chicago, before moving to Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale, Ariz., for his final year of high school … helped Notre Dame Prep to 2007 Arizona Class 4A-Division II state title by a whopping 60 strokes (golf is a fall sport in Arizona) as well as a perfect 42-0 dual-match record … finished as 2007 Arizona 4A-II indi-vidual runner-up at one-over par 145 (76-69) … named 2007 all-state selection and 4A-II Black Canyon Region Player of the Year after helping NDP to regional title and winning regional medalist honors at five-under par 137 … two-time all-state selection (2006, 2007) while at Francis Parker HS … finished in top 15 at Illinois Class A Tournament his final two seasons (seventh in 2006; 14th in 2007) … three-time Independent School League Player of the Year (2005-07) and all-conference selection … enjoyed success on Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) … registered 76.72 stroke average in 21 career FCWT events (never missed a cut), with 13 top-20 finishes (nine in the Top 10) and a win at the 2007 Mission Hills Pete Dye Invitational at six-under par 134 (68-66) … named 2008 FCWT first-team All-American and Central Region Player of the Year after posting four top-10 finishes in 2007-08 season alone … tied for 21st on 2007-08 FCWT points list (boys 16-18) … also competed in 15 events on American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tour, carding 78.07 stroke average with four top-20 finishes (two in the Top 10) … played for victorious USA squad in 2007 USA-Canada Junior Team matches; one of his USA teammates was Notre Dame classmate Chris Walker … graduated from the College of Arts and Letters with a degree in history.

SCODRO’S CAREER FINIShES2008-09

Place Tournament ScoresT-4th *John Dallio Memorial 75-67-73=215 (-1)T-30th Saint Mary’s Invitational 71-76-72=219 (+6)T-78th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 84-77-78=239 (+29)T-1st UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate 70-72-71=213 (-3)T-22nd Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate 76-73-75=224 (+8)T-42nd Border Olympics 75-78-75=228 (+12)T-88th Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational 82-77-75=234 (+18)T-52nd FAU Spring Break Championship 73-78-74=225 (+12)T-8th *Caputo Invitational 82-75=157 (+13)T-7th BIG EAST Championship 71-70-72=213 (-3)

2009-10Place Tournament ScoresT-38th Gopher Invitational 74-77-75=226 (+10)T-10th Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic 73-75-70=218 (+8)T-26th The Prestige at PGA WEST 72-77-72=221 (+5)T-32nd UNCG Bridgestone Classic 73-69-77=219 (+3)-- The Match Play @ 1-0-2T-22nd Battle at the Beach 74-69-71=214 (+1)T-35th Border Olympics 76-78-71=225 (+9)T-19th Bandon Dunes Championship 84-X-81=165 (+23)T-45th FAU Spring Break Championship 74-74-76=224 (+11)-- The Battle at the Warren 70=70 (E)T-1st BIG EAST Championship 71-71-73=215 (+2)

2010-11Place Tournament Scores8th The Invite at Kiawah 76-75-69=220 (+4)T-9th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 70-70-73=213 (+3)3rd Firestone Invitational 72-67-70=209 (-7)T-20th Lone Star Invitational 76-71-73=220 (+4)T-4th St. Mary’s Invitational 72-74-71=217 (+1)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 82-74=156 (+12)T-67th Schenkel Invite 77-74-78=229 (+12)T-31st LSU National Invitational 75-79-77=231 (+15)T-2nd The Battle at the Warren 69=69 (-2)1st BIG EAST Championship 70-73-69=212 (-1)T-50th NCAA Southeast Regional 74-76-73=223 (+7)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-6th Gopher Invitational 70-77-72=219(+3)T-11th Illini Invitational 71-76-69=216 (+6)4th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 71-73-69=213 (+3)T-7th The Invitational at the Ocean Course 72-70-74=216 (E)T-22nd Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 68-75-70=213 (E)-- The Match Play 2-2T-13th Schenkel Invite 69-71-72=212 (-4)T-4th Linger Longer Invite 70-69-72=211 (-5) T-29th All-American Intercollegiate 73-76-69=218 (+2)T-3rd The Battle at the Warren 72-72=144 (+2)1st BIG EAST Championship 69-68-73=210 (-6)T-7th NCAA Central Regional 70-69-69=208 (-5)

@- tournament played in match play format, numbers shown indicate record at the event (wins-losses-ties)underlined rounds not counted to team score (“A” team events only)


Student-Athletesaction in eight events for the Irish, most of which came in the spring campaign … had nine of his 11 rounds (.818) count towards the team total … tied for first at 2010 BIG EAST Championship with teammate Max Scodro, before falling in a four-man sudden-victory playoff … performance at the BIG EAST Championship marked his highest fin-ish with the Irish … he finished the BIG EAST Championship at two-over par (75-71-69=215) … his second-round 71 was aided by a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th … his final round 69 matched his lowest career round with the Irish … Battle at the Warren co-medalist, carding a one-under par 69 as an individual participant … placed ninth at the Bandon Dunes Championship with a 16-over par 158 (76-82), helping secure a first-place finish for the Irish … led the way for the Irish at The Match Play tournament securing 2.5 points in three matches, earning victories against Georgetown and Connecticut … competed as an individual at the Border Olympics, carding an 11-over 227 (80-72-75) to tie for 41st with teammate Chris Walker.

RECORD BOOK UPDATE: Finished career with one career medalist finish, coming at the 2010 St. Mary’s Invitational … posted lowest career round in NCAA Regional play in Irish history following his second round 65 (-6) at the 2012 NCAA Central Regional in Ann Arbor, Mich. … also ranks as the second lowest mark in Irish history in any tourna-ment, in relation to strokes and to-par.

AS A SENIOR: Named tri-captain prior to final campaign … competed in six of seven tournament during the spring season … earned third monogram … began docket going a perfect 4-0 at The Match Play, help-ing the team capture the title in the 12-team field … finished 77th at the Schenkel Invite with a 54-hole score of 228 (+12) … returned to the course at the All-American Intercollegiate, placing 81st at 241 (+25) … topped the podium at the Battle at the Warren, finishing at 140 (-2), aided by an opening round 68 (-3) … began postseason with a share of 35th at the 2012 BIG EAST Championship with a score of 226 (+10) … posted best round of event in third and final round with a 73 (+1) … finished second on team and 34th overall at the 2012 NCAA Central Regional with a 217 (+4) … used strong second round in which he posted pro-gram-low score for an NCAA Regional with a 65 (-6) … played in all five events on the fall slate, carding 15 total rounds … averaged 76.54 stroke average in events … started season with +15 (231) effort at the Gopher Invitational in Wayzata, Minn. … fired three-day total 232 (+22) in Illini Invitational

at the world-renown Olympia Fields course … took 224 (+14) strokes at Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic to finish in a tie for 31st … traveled to Kiawah Island for The Invitational at the Ocean Course, carding a 236 (+20) tournament total … rounded out the fall with a +12 (225) finish at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate.

AS A JUNIOR: Monogram winner … enjoyed best season of Irish career to-date, before season ended early due to a hand injury … named BIG EAST Golfer of the Month for October, while also claiming con-ference Player of the Week for the week of March 23 … played in opening eight tourna-ments of the season, all as a member of the rotation … highest finisher of the Irish at three of those eight tournaments … fin-ished the year with a stroke average of 74.70 – 78.00 in the spring and 72.93 in the fall … saw 18 of his 23 rounds (.783) counted toward the team score on the season … posted seven under-par rounds – four of which broke 70 – and four even-par rounds … earned medalist honors at the St. Mary’s Invitational, finishing the tournament at four under par (212), aided by an opening round 68 (-4) … that tournament set new per-sonal-bests for lowest individual round as well as 54-hole tournament … opened sea-son with a tie for 65th at The Invite at Kiawah, carding a 54-hole score of 241 (+25) … highest finisher of the Irish and tied for sev-enth overall at the Fighting Irish Gridirion Golf Classic, recording a 212 (+2) … posted second straight 212 at the Firestone Invitational, finishing fourth overall at four under par … at the Lone Star Invitational, earned a share of 15th after putting together a one-over par 217 … carded a 157 (+13) at the two-round Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup … led the Irish at the Schenkel Invite, earning a share of 20th with a score of 218 (+2), including a 69 (-3) in his second round … final event of season came at the LSU National Invitational, where he carded a 249 (+33) to tie for 60th.

AS A SOPhOMORE: Earned first mono-gram … all-BIG EAST conference selection … recorded a 75.06 stroke average … saw

TOM UShER

Senior6-2 • 195

Baildon, EnglandGuiseley School

UShER’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd. Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2008-09 5 15 4/6 1,143 76.20 70 (-2) – 222 (+6) T-22nd (John Dallio Memorial) 2009-10 7 16 9/11 1,201 75.06 69 (-1) – 215 (+2) T-1st (BIG EAST Championship) 2010-11 8 23 18/23 1,718 74.70 68 (-4) 139 (-1) 212 (-4) 1st (St. Mary’s Invitational) 2011-12 11 29 20/29 2,200 75.86 65 (-6) 140 (-2) 217 (+4) 1st (Battle of the Warren)Career 31 83 51/69 6,262 75.46 65 (-6) 140 (-2) 211 (-4) 1st (‘10 St. Mary’s Invitational)

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PGA West, tying for 73rd place at 19-over par 235 (78-82-75) … made most of spring debut at FAU Spring Break Championship, posting team-best 27th-place tie with sea-son-low eight-over par 221 (73-73-75) … tied for 60th place at Robert Kepler Intercollegiate with 26-over par 239 (78-80-81).

SUMMER 2008: Played in five events on Yorkshire Order of Merit (YOM), contested at courses throughout northern England county of Yorkshire, largest in Great Britain … tied

for fourth at The Hawksworth Trophy with level-par 144 (72-72) … placed fourth at The Earl of Dartmouth Trophy with seven-over 151 (76-75) … negotiated blustery conditions to win The Hornsea Gutty by one shot at five-over 149 (77-72) … shared 34th place at Yorkshire Amateur Championship with 10-over 154 (74-80) … recovered bril-liantly with runner-up finish at The Bingley St. Ives Salver with five-under 137 (70-67), ending just one shot off the pace … missed final four YOM events due to departure for Notre Dame … was third on YOM points table with 625 points at time of his depar-ture, leading the way in mid-July.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Graduated with nearly 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) from Guiseley School in Leeds, England … com-piled 72.17 stroke average during final three junior golf seasons ... competed primarily in Nick Faldo Series events from 2006-08 … picked up three wins and placed in the Top 10 on 12 occasions … multi-sport athlete, hav-ing also competed in soccer, track and cricket … candidate for admission to prestigious Oxford University … first European golfer to play for Notre Dame … graduated from the Mendoza College of Business with a degree in finance.

UShER’S CAREER FINIShES2008-09

Place Tournament ScoresT-22nd *John Dallio Memorial 75-70-77=222 (+6)T-39th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (B) 78-74-74=226 (+16)T-73rd The Prestige at PGA WEST 78-82-75=235 (+19)T-27th FAU Spring Break Championship 73-73-75=221(+8)T-60th Robert Kepler Intercollegiate 78-80-81=239 (+26)

2009-10Place Tournament Scores84th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 77-W-W=W (W)-- The Match Play @ 2-0-1T-67th Battle at the Beach 73-78-74=225 (+12)T-41st *Border Olympics 80-72-75=227 (+11)9th Bandon Dunes Championship 76-X-82=158 (+16)T-71st FAU Spring Break Championship 76-75-79=230 (+17)-- *The Battle at the Warren 69=69 (-1)T-1st BIG EAST Championship 75-71-69=215 (+2)

2010-11Place Tournament ScoresT-65th The Invite at Kiawah 79-78-84=241 (+25)T-7th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 70-69-73=212 (+2)4th Firestone Invitational 71-72-69=212 (-4)T-15th Lone Star Invitational 76-70-71=217 (+1)1st St. Mary’s Invitational 68-72-72=212 (-4)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 80-77=157 (+13)T-20th Schenkel Invite 74-69-75=218 (+2)T-60th LSU National Invite 83-88-78=249 (+33)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-42nd Gopher Invitational 73-75-83=231 (+15)T-66th Illini Invitational 81-75-76=232 (+22)T-31st Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 70-73-81=224 (+14) T-61st The Invitational at the Ocean Course 80-77-79=236 (+20)T-68th Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 74-73-78=225(+12)-- The Match Play 4-077th Schenkel Invite 75-74-79=228 (+12)81st All-American Intercollegiate 78-82-81=241 (+25)1st Battle at the Warren 68-72=140(-2) T-35th BIG EAST Championship 79-74-73=226 (+10) 34th NCAA Central Regional 79-65-73=217 (+4)

*- player competed as an individual // (B) - indicates “B” team tournament@- tournament played in match play format, numbers shown indicate record at the event (wins-losses-ties)

AS A FREShMAN: Saw action in five tournaments, making three starts … carded 76.20 stroke average for 15 rounds, with seven of nine competitive rounds going towards team score … made collegiate debut as individual participant at John Dallio Memorial, collecting season-best 22nd-place tie at six-over par 222 (75-70-77); second-round 70 also was season-low … top fin-isher on “B” team at Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, coming home in tie for 39th place at 16-over par 226 (78-74-74) … earned first starting assignment at The Prestige at


Student-Athletesthe NCAA Southeast Regional … ended the regional at seven over par (223).

AS A SOPhOMORE: Earned first mono-gram … played in 10 tournaments for the Irish (26 rounds) … had 21 of his 26 rounds count towards the team total … recorded a 75.23 stroke average … made his season debut at the Mason Rudolph Championship, where he tied for 30th, shooting a one-over par 143 (70-73) … helped Notre Dame to a fifth-place team finish at the Mason Rudolph Championship … recorded an eagle on day one of the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic and ended up tying for 24th in the tourna-ment at 12-over par 222 (74-72-76) … highlighted his spring campaign with a 19th-place showing at the Bandon Dunes Championship with a 23-over par 165 (86-79) … both his rounds at the Bandon Dunes Championship counted towards the team score as he helped the Irish record the team victory … competed in the 2010 BIG EAST Championship for the first time in his career, tying for 23rd with a nine-over par 222 total (79-70-73).

AS A FREShMAN: Played in six tourna-ment as a rookie … notched 78.18 stroke average for 17 rounds, with two of three competitive rounds going towards team total … made debut as individual competitor at John Dallio Memorial, tying for 47th place at 13-over par 229 (78-70-81); second-round

RECORD BOOK UPDATE: Finished career with the 17th best mark in career stroke aver-age at 75.06.

AS A SENIOR: Named tri-captain along with fellow seniors Max Scodro and Tom Usher … named all-BIG EAST for second straight year … earned third monogram … recorded eight rounds of even-par golf or better on the year – four under-par, four even … saw 26 of 32 tournament rounds counted toward the team total … finished fourth on the team in stroke average with a 74.31 mark … competed in all 12 tournaments on the year, including seven during the spring sea-son … began the spring with a perfect 4-0 record at The Match Play, helping the Irish win the title … finished tied for 68th at the Schenkel Invite after posting a 54-hole total of 225 (+9) … tied for 40th the following week at the Linger Longer Invite, carding a score of 225 (+9) aided by an opening round 72 (E) … finished second amongst the team and tied for 37th overall at the All-American Intercollegiate after finishing at 219 (+3) … played the first two rounds at one-under par (72-71) … finished in a tie for fourth at the Battle at the Warren with a two-round score of 145 (+3) … closed out that tournament with a 68 (-3) … earned highest finish of the year at the 2012 BIG EAST Championship, tying for third overall with a score of 212 (-4) … played the first two rounds with a pair of even-par, 72’s before ending the tournament with a 68 (-4) … concluded season in a tie for 56th at the NCAA Central Regional, card-ing a 225 (+12) … entered in all five fall events for the Irish … carded 15 rounds

during that portion of the schedule … ended fall slate with a 75.13 stroke average … began fall season strong with 32nd place finish at Gopher Invitational (228/+12) … played best golf of fall at Illini Invitational with a 217 (+7) to finish in a tie for 15th … ended with a three-day total 238 (+21) at the rainy and windy Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic … shot a 235 (+19) at the famed Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, S.C., in The Invitational at The Ocean Course … ended the fall season strong with best to-par score of the season (+3) to finish with a 216 at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate.

AS A JUNIOR: Named to all-BIG EAST team … played in all 11 of Notre Dame’s tournaments on the year … saw 24 of his 30 rounds (.800) counted toward the team score, including 14 of 15 during the fall por-tion of the schedule … finished third amongst Irish in stroke average with a mark of 73.93 – 75.47 in the spring and 72.40 in the fall … enjoyed great success in his sec-ond rounds, averaging a 72.40 on his middle 18 holes … posted best round of season and career to-date with a second-round 67 (-5) at the Lone Star Invitational … also recorded fifth-best 54-hole tournament (vs. par) amongst the Irish at the Lone Star Invitational, finishing at three-under par (213) … started the year as the second-best Irish finisher in tying for sixth overall at The Invite at Kiawah with a score of 219 (+3) … grabbed a share of 27th at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, carding a 54-hole score of 221 (+11) … tied for 14th at the Firestone Invitational after posting a 217 (+1), includ-ing a second-round 69 (-3) … second amongst the Irish and third overall at the St. Mary’s Invitational, finishing at even par (216) … at the Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup, finished at nine-over par (153) … earned a share of 60th at the Schenkel Invite, ending at 227 (+11) for the tournament … finished tied for 35th at the LSU National Invitational, posting a 54-hole score of 233 (+17), aided by a second round 71 (-1) … finished fourth overall at the Battle at the Warren after notching a one-under par 70 … at the BIG EAST Championship, finished tied for 27th at 13-over par (226) … ended season with a tie for 50th, alongside teammate Max Scodro, at

ChRIS WALKER

Senior6-1 • 150

The Woodlands, TexasThe Woodlands

WALKER’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd. Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2008-09 6 17 2/3 1,329 78.18 70 (-2) 166 (+22) 222 (+6) T-15th (Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate)2009-10 10 26 21/26 1,956 75.23 70 (-1) 143 (+1) 222 (+9) T-19th (Bandon Dunes Championship)2010-11 11 30 24/30 2,218 73.93 67 (-5) 138 (-6) 212 (-4) 1st (St. Mary’s Invitational) 2011-12 12 32 26/32 2,378 74.31 68 (-3) 143 (+1) 212 (-4) T-3rd (Big East Championship)Career 39 105 73/91 7,881 75.41 67 (-5) 138 (-6) 212 (-4) 1st (‘11 St. Mary’s Invitational)

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70 was season-low mark … teed off with “B” squad at Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, winding up tied for 78th place at 29-over par 239 (80-81-78) … got first starting nod with Irish travel team at UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Championships, sharing 65th place at 20-over par 236 (79-76-81) … began spring on high note with sea-son-best tie for 15th place at Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate in Puerto Rico, firing season-low six-over par 222 (73-74-75) while play-ing as individual participant … also competed as individual at Border Olympics, tying for 77th place at 21-over par 237 (76-83-78) … closed out freshman year as indi-vidual competitor at Caputo Invitational, sharing 26th place at 22-over par 166 (84-82).

SUMMER 2008: Missed cut by one shot at American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Rolex Tournament of Champions in Newburgh, Ind. (Victoria National GC) with 12-over par 156 (76-80) … bounced back extremely well with runner-up finish at AJGA’s HP Boys Junior Championship in Orlando, Fla. (Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge) with three-under 285 (72-68-73-72), winding up one shot back after holding 36- and 54-hole leads … finished three shots shy of qualifying for Western Amateur, card-ing five-over par 75 to tie for 29th place at Notre Dame’s Warren Golf Course.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Four-year letter winner at The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas … member of TWHS Class 5A state championship squad in 2007 and 5A state runner-up team in 2008 … peaked at 63rd in Golfweek/Titleist rankings … rose to 35th in AJGA/Polo rankings in summer of 2008 … regular competitor on Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) since age 12 … 2006 FCWT Central Region Player of the Year … five-time FCWT All-American … played in 35 FCWT events during his junior golf career, amassing 78.12 stroke average and making the cut in all but one tournament … won five FCWT age-division titles and finished in the Top 10 on 24 occasions … also played in 17 events on AJGA Tour, amass-ing 76.23 stroke average with one win and four top-10 finishes … earned fully-exempt status on AJGA Tour in 2006 … played for victorious USA squad in 2006 and 2007 USA-Canada Junior Team matches; one of 2007 USA teammates was fellow incoming Irish freshman Max Scodro … only junior golfer to advance out of pre-qualifying tournament for 2008 PGA Tour Shell Houston Open (shot one-under par 71) … hails from same high school that produced former Irish football player Travis Leitko (2003-06) and women’s golfer Stacy Brown (2004-07) … full name is

WALKER’S CAREER FINIShES2008-09

Place Tournament ScoresT-47th *John Dallio Memorial 78-70-81=229 (+13)T-78th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (B) 80-81-78=239 (+29)T-65th UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate 79-76-81=236 (+20)T-15th *Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate 73-74-75=222 (+6)T-77th *Border Olympics 76-83-78=237 (+21)T-26th *Caputo Invitational 84-82=166 (+22)

2009-10Place Tournament ScoresT-30th ^Mason Rudolph Championship 70-73=143 (+1)T-24th Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic 74-72-76=222 (+12)T-42nd The Prestige at PGA WEST 76-77-72=225 (+9)T-72nd UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate 83-74-73=229 (+13)-- The Match Play @ 1-1-1T-58th Battle at the Beach 78-74-71=223 (+10)T-41st Border Olympics 75-76-76=227 (+11)T-19th ^Bandon Dunes Championship 86-X-79=165 (+23)T-57th FAU Spring Break Championship 78-73-75=226 (+13)-- The Battle at the Warren 74=74 (+4)T-23rd BIG EAST Championship 79-70-73=222 (+9)

2010-11Place Tournament ScoresT-6th The Invite at Kiawah 75-71-73=219 (+3)T-27th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 75-73-73=221 (+11)T-14th Firestone Invitational 76-69-72=217 (+1)T-3rd Lone Star Invitational 75-67-71=213 (-3)3rd St. Mary’s Invitational 73-71-72=216 (E)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 75-78=153 (+9)T-60th Schenkel Invite 74-75-78=227 (+11)T-35th LSU National Invite 79-71-83=233 (+17)4th The Battle at the Warren 70=70 (-1)T-27th BIG EAST Championship 76-75-75=226 (+13)T-50th NCAA Southeast Regional 75-74-74=223 (+7)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-32nd Gopher Invitational 76-75-77=228 (+12)T-15th Illini Invitational 74-72-71=217 (+7)T-58th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 77-77-77=231 (+21)T-59th The Invitational at the Ocean Course 75-77-83=235 (+19)T-30th Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 73-73-70=216 (+3)-- The Match Play 4-0T-68th Schenkel Invite 73-74-78=225 (+9)T-40th Linger Longer Invite 72-78-75=225 (+9) T-37th All-American Intercollegiate 72-71-76=219 (+3)T-4th The Battle at the Warren 77-68=145 (+3)T-3rd BIG EAST Championship 72-72-68=212 (-4)T-56th NCAA Central Regional 72-75-78=225 (+12)

*- played as an individual // (B) - indicates “B” team tournament@- tournament played in match play format, number shown indicate record at this event (wins-losses-ties)underlined rounds not counted to team score (“A” team events only) ^- tournament shortened to 36 holes

played tennis at Wichita State University … born in Chicago, Ill. … graduated from the Mendoza College of Business with a degree in marketing.

Christopher Cameron Walker … younger of two children born to Terry and Sherri Walker … mother, Sherri, and brother, Joe, both graduated from Notre Dame … father, Terry,


Student-Athletes… son of Ed and Macrina Hjerpe … father (’82), mother (’82) and sister, Christie (’10), all graduated from Notre Dame … born in Medway, Mass. … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a finance major.

AS A JUNIOR: Walked on to the men’s golf team, competing with the team for the first time during his Irish career … played in two tournaments on the year, both coming as an individual entrant … finished the year with a stroke average of 77.60 … got first taste of collegiate golf at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic during the fall season … finished tied for 64th overall in the field after posting a 233 (+23) … recorded low round of the tournament during the first round of play, carding a 75 (+5) … returned to the Warren Golf Course during the spring season, finishing tied for 24th at the 36-hole Battle at the Warren … posted a score of 155 (+13) at the one-day event.

PREP & PERSONAL: Competed in both basketball and golf while attending Barrington High School in Barrington, R.I. … earned two varsity letters during his sopho-more and junior seasons of basketball while playing forward … lettered each of four years in golf under the direction of Jeff Dantas … helped team to undefeated sea-son during sophomore through senior sea-sons … helped squad win conference championship during freshman through senior years, including capturing the state championship sophomore through senior years … named all-conference and all-state sophomore through senior years and selected team captain during senior campaign … individually, won the 2009 Rhode Island High School State Championship … finished sec-ond in the ’08 FCWT Notre Dame Classic … best finish in an AJGA event was third at the ’08 Bay Club Classic in Mattapoisset, Mass.

… nominated for the Rhode Island Cox Sports High School Athlete of the Year in ’08 and ’09 … two-time member of Team New England (’08, ’09) … finished ’11 summer with a 73.00 stroke average in 14 rounds of Rhode Island Golf Association (RIGA) events … member of the National Honor Society

EDWARD hJERPE

Junior6-3 • 185

Barrington, R.I.Barrington

hJERPE’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2011-12 2 5 0/0 388 77.60 75 (+5) 155 (+13) 233 (+23) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)Career 2 5 0/0 388 77.60 75 (+5) 155 (+13) 233 (+23) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)

hJERPE’S CAREER FINIShES2011-12

Place Tournament ScoresT-64th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 75-79-79=233 (+23)T-24th *The Battle at the Warren 78-77=155 (+13)

* - played as an individual // (B) - indicates “B” team tournamentunderlined rounds not counted to team score (“A” team events only)

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of 74.30, including 74.00 in the spring and 74.67 in the fall … saw 21 of his 24 team rounds (.875) counted toward the team total … posted four under-par rounds along with three even-par rounds … three of his four sub-par rounds also broke 70 … led the team score at two of the tournaments … at The Invite at Kiawah, finished tied for 12th with a 54-hole score of 223 (+7) … com-peted as an individual at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, finishing in a share of 67th at 22-over par (232) … returned to the rotation at the Lone Star Invitational, finish-ing tied for 35th with a 223 (+7) … earned second-highest finish of the year at the St. Mary’s Invitational, tying for seventh at two-over par (218) … led the Irish at the Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup, ending at five-over par (149) … tied for 55th at the Schenkel Invite, carding a 54-hole score of 225 (+9) … again led the Irish at the LSU National Invitational, tying for 19th with a 227 (+11) score … at the Battle at the Warren, finished tied for fifth

RECORD BOOK UPDATE: McNamara’s final round 67 (-5) at the 2011 NCAA Southeast Regional goes into the Notre Dame record book as the second-lowest, 18-hole score in Irish NCAA history (since scoring changed to stroke play), besting the previous mark of 68 that had been shot on four occa-sions … currently ranks eighth in career stroke average with a mark of 74.68 (mini-mum 35 rounds played).

AS A JUNIOR: Earned first career selec-tion to all-BIG EAST Team … earned second monogram … finished the season with a stroke average of 74.66, good for sixth on the team … competed in all 12 tournaments on the year … saw 24 of his 32 rounds (.750) counted toward the team total … posted seven rounds of even-par golf or better, including six of which were under par … opened the seven-event spring schedule going 0-3-1 at The Match Play as the team claimed the tournament title … earned a share of 65th at the Schenkel Invite, posting a 54-hole score of 224 (+8) … finished tied for 66th at the Linger Longer Invite after carding a 236 (+20) … finished third among the team and tied for 42nd overall at the All-American Intercollegiate, recording a 220 (+4) at the tournament … share fourth at the one-day Battle at the Warren, posting a 36-hole score of 145 (+3) including an open-ing round 70 (-1) … registered strongest finish of the season to start postseason play, finishing fifth at the 2012 BIG EAST Championship … used an opening round 68

(-4) and second round 72 (E) to conclude at 213 (-3) … tied for 35th at the NCAA Central Regional after posting a 218 (+5) aided by an opening round 70 (-1) … entered in five tournaments in the fall, totaling 15 total rounds … 75.53 stroke average … shot low round (66) of any Irish golfer in fall in the first round of the Gopher Invitational before fin-ishing with a 224 (+8) total … carded a 229 (+19) at Illini Invitational … collected another top-25 finish with a 220 (+10) at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic … tallied third top-25 finish of fall with a 223 (+7) score in Kiawah Island, S.C., at The Invitational at the Ocean Course … rounded out fall slate with a +24 (237) effort at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in Dallas, Texas.

AS A SOPhOMORE: Monogram winner … finished the season as arguably the team’s most improved golfer on the year … played in 10 tournaments on the year, com-peting in the rotation at nine of those events … ended the season with a stroke average

PAUL MCNAMARA III

Junior5-8 • 135

Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.Chadwick School

MCNAMARA’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2009-10 2 4 0/0 310 77.50 74 (+4) – 233 (+23) T-65th (Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic)2010-11 10 27 21/24 2,006 74.30 67 (-5) 142 (-2) 216 (E) T-5th (The Battle at the Warren) 2011-12 12 32 24/32 2,389 74.66 66 (-6) 139 (-3) 213 (-3) 5th (BIG EAST ChampionshipCareer 24 63 48/56 2,705 75.49 66 (-6) 139 (-3) 213 (E) 5th (‘12 BIg EAST Championship)


Student-Athletesafter carding a 71 (E) … finished third amongst the Irish rotation and tied for 10th overall with a 222 (+9) … one of two Irish golfers (Niall Platt) to finish in the top 25 at the NCAA Southeast Regional, tying for 24th with a 216 (E) … the 216 not only was his lowest tournament score of the season but also the lowest of his career to-date … his final-round 67 also set a new low-mark for a single round during his Irish career.

AS A FREShMAN: Competed in two tournaments in his first season with the Irish, both as an individual … notched a 77.50 stroke average … first collegiate appearance came in the fall of 2009 at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic … tied for 65th with a 23-over par 233 (80-79-74) at the FIGGC … recorded a seven-over par 77 in the Battle at the Warren.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Four-year starter and letter winner at Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. … three-time all-area and four-time first-team all-Bay League selection … medalist at 2007 California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section (CIF-SS) team event … team captain … also lettered in soccer (2005-06) … rose up to 17th among class of 2009 in Golfweek/Titleist rankings … competed on all three major junior tours -- American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) and International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) … IJGT first-team All-American in 2007 … FCWT honorable mention All-American in 2008 … FWCT all-academic honoree in 2008 … amassed six tournament victories, 24 top-five finishes and 33 top-10 placements during his junior career … in 2006-07 alone, won four IJGT tournaments and was runner-up three other times while logging 74.16 stroke average in 12-event season … successfully qualified for 2008 Western Amateur, tying for 12th place with two-over par 72 at Notre Dame’s Warren Golf Course (despite using borrowed clubs when his own were lost by airline) … finished four strokes shy of making 36-hole cut at Western Amateur, shooting six-over par 146 (71-75) at Point O’ Woods Golf & Country Club in Benton Harbor, Mich. … won Palos Verdes Golf Club Men’s Championship at age 14 in 2005 … full name is Paul McNamara III … older of two children born to Paul and Christine McNamara … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a finance major.

MCNAMARA’S CAREER FINIShES2009-10

Place Tournament ScoresT-65th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 80-79-74=233 (+23)– *The Battle at the Warren 77=77 (+7)

2010-11Place Tournament ScoresT-12th The Invite at Kiawah 75-68-80=223 (+7)T-67th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 80-80-72=232 (+22)T-35th Lone Star Invitational 75-74-74=223 (+7)T-7th St. Mary’s Invitational 68-74-76=218 (+2)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 73-76=149 (+5)T-55th Schenkel Invite 74-72-79=225 (+9)T-19th LSU National Invitational 74-71-82=227 (+11)T-5th The Battle at the Warren 71=71 (E)T-10th BIG EAST Championship 75-73-74=222 (+9)T-24th NCAA Southeast Regional 72-77-67=216 (E)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-22nd Gopher International 66-73-85=224 (+8)T-60th Illini Classc 75-75-79=229 (+19)T-19th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 72-73-75=220 (+10)T-23rd The Invitational at the Ocean Course 79-70-74=223 (+7)-76th Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 81-79-77=237 (+24)-- The Match Play 0-3-1T-65th Schenkel Invite 75-75-74=224 (+8)T-66th Linger-Longer Invite 76-78-82=236 (+20)T-42nd All-American Intercollegiate 74-71-75=220 (+4)T-4th Battle at the Warren 70-75=145 (+3) 5th BIG EAST Championship 68-72-73=213 (-3)T-35th NCAA Central Regional 70-72-76=218 (+5)


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showings at the Laredo Energy (played at the Traditions Golf Club) and the Emerson (played at Maderas Golf Club) AJGA events … finished in third at the US Junior Amateur Qualifier in 2008 at Woodlake Golf Club card-ing a 145 (72-73) and the Trans American Junior Golf Championship in 2007 after post-ing a 72 and a 73 … ranked as the 34th best prospect according to Golfweek/Titleist rank-ings among 2010 graduates … also ranked 49th according to AJGA Polo Rankings … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a double major in accounting and economics.

AS A SOPhOMORE: Competed in two tournaments for the Irish on the year, enter-ing as an individual in both events … fin-ished the season with a stroke average of 73.60, good for second on the team in limited rounds … opened the campaign at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, earning a share of 11th with a 54-hole score of 218 (+8) … sat at even par after the first two rounds aided by an opening round 72 (+2) and a second round 68 (-2) – his lowest round of the season … finished tied for 12th at the Battle at the Warren in lone taste of spring action after posting a 150 (+8) … finished that tournament with a 70 (-1).

AS A FREShMAN: In his first year with the program competed in both of the team’s home events … finished the year with a 77.25 stroke average, including 82.00 in the spring and 75.67 in the fall … competed as an individual entrant in both of the tourna-ments … got his first taste of collegiate golf in the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, fin-ishing in a tie for 55th with a three-round total of 227 (+11) … lowest round of the year came in the first round of the FIGGC as he posted a five-over par 75 … returned to the Warren Golf Course in the spring for the Battle at the Warren, posting a one-round score of 82 (+11) to finish tied for 29th amongst the field.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas … an accomplished player on the junior golf circuit and at the high school level … named to the Express News “Super Team” in 2009 & 2010 … a three-time San Antonio

City Junior Champion … including 2009 when he fired three consecutive under par rounds (70-68-70) to claim medalist honors … placed first at the 2010 AJGA Valero Texas Junior Shootout with a score of 209 (69-69-71) … took home top honors shooting a 75 and 74 at the 2010 NISD Spring Invitational … claimed first place at the UIL District Tournament in 2008 and 2009 and finished seventh overall at the Texas UIL State tourna-ment in 2009 … finished sixth after carding a 211 (69-71-71) at the Bart Granger Memorial in 2009 … totaled five top-20 finishes, including four in the top-15, on the AJGA circuit … in 2009, he turned in top-15

ANDREW CARREON

Sophomore5-9 • 155

San Antonio, TexasAlamo Heights

CARREON’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2010-11 2 4 0/0 309 77.25 75 (+5) 151 (+11) 227 (+17) T-29th (The Battle at the Warren) 2011-12 2 5 0/0 362 72.40 68 (-2) 140 (E) 218 (+8) T-11th (Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic)Career 4 9 0/0 671 74.83 68 (-2) 140 (E) 218 (+8) T-11th (’12 Fighting Irish gridiron Classic)

CARREON’S CAREER FINIShES2010-11

Place Tournament ScoresT-55th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 75-76-76=227 (+17)T-29th *The Battle at the Warren 82=82 (+11)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-11th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 72-68-78=218 (+8)T-12th *The Battle at the Warren 80-70=150 (+8)



Student-Athletesschool action, Lane tied for third at the New York State High School Golf Championship as a junior in May of 2009, shooting a two-over par 146 … helped McQuaid Jesuit to the 2008 Section 5 State title and he was named a Section 5 All-Greater Rochester honoree in 2008 and 2009 after finishing as the runner-up at the Individual Section 5 Golf Championships … an all-State selection in 2009 … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a finance major.

AS A SOPhOMORE: Finished the year having competed in four tournaments including two as a member of the starting lineup … concluded with a stroke average of 76.14 … began the spring as an individual entrant at the Schenkel Invite, placing tied for 27th at 216 (E) as an individual entrant … after opening with a three-over par 75, rebounded over the final two rounds, carding a 71 (-1) and a 70 (-2) in the second and third rounds, respectively … entered the lineup at the Linger Longer Invite, finishing fourth among the Irish and tied for 63rd overall with a 235 (+19) … concluded season at the Battle at the Warren, finishing tied for 20th at the two-round event with a 154 (+12) … entered in two events on the fall season … played solid golf in blustery weather at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic by shoot-ing a three-round total of 222 (+12) to finish in 27th … fired a +23, 239, at The Invitational at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island in South Carolina.

AS A FREShMAN: Competed in four tournaments in his inaugural season with the Irish, taking to the course twice in the fall and twice more in the spring … entered as an individual at three of the four tournaments, but did compete in the rotation at the Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup … ended the year with a 76.67 stroke average, including 77.33 in the spring and 76.33 in the fall … saw one of his two rounds (.500) counted toward the team score … finished strong at each of four tournaments, averaging a 74.50 on his final 18 holes … got first taste of collegiate golf at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, finish-ing tied for 58th with a three-round score of 228 (+18) … improved on his finish by one

spot at the Firestone Invitational, placing tied for 57th with a total of 230 (+14) … his final-round 73 (+1) at the Firestone Invitational was his lowest round on the year … opened his spring docket at the Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup, finishing fourth amongst the Irish rotation with a 36-hole score of 156 … concluded his year competing at the one-round Battle at the Warren, finishing in a tie for 16th after carding a 76 (+5).

PREP AND PERSONAL: Graduated from McQuaid Jesuit … carries an impressive golf resume on the junior and scholastic levels and he was named the top recruit in the state of New York by Golfweek in 2008 … also had success on the AJGA and FCWT circuits … AJGA highlights included a fourth-place showing at the Fidelity Investments Classic in Mattapoisett, Mass. in July of 2008 and tying for 10th at the Northeast Open at the Richter Park Golf Course, where he turned in a five-over par 221 (72-74-75) … boasts five top-20 finishes, three top-10 marks and one top-5 showing in AJGA play … also captain of his high school hockey team … tied for first at the Pepsi Little Peoples Golf Championship at the Spring Lake CC in Quincy, Ill. in June of 2008 as he fired a minus-one 143 (69-74) to finish atop the 117-player field … in June of 2009, he tied for 17th at the Southern Jr. Championship, which was played at Reynolds Landing in Greensboro, Ga., turning in a five-over par 221 (75-77-69) at the event … in high

ANDREW LANE


Fairport, N.Y.McQuaid Jesuit

LANE’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2010-11 4 9 1/2 690 76.67 73 (+1) 151 (+14) 228 (+18) T-16th (The Battle at the Warren) 2011-12 5 14 3/6 1,066 76.14 70 (E) 146 (+4) 216 (E) T-20th (Battle of the Warren)Career 9 25 4/8 1,756 76.31 70 (E) 146 (+4) 216 (E) T-16th (’11 The Battle at the Warren)

LANE’S CAREER FINIShES2010-11

Place Tournament ScoresT-58th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 77-75-76=228 (+18)T-57th *Firestone Invitational 78-79-73=230 (+14)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 78-78=156 (+12)T-16th *The Battle at the Warren 76=76 (+5)

2011-12Place Tournament Scores27th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 79-70-73=222 (+12)T-64th The Invitational at the Ocean Course 78-80-81=239(+23)T-27th *Schenkel Invite 75-71-70=216 (E)T-63rd Linger Longer Invite 80-75-80=235 (+19) T-20th *The Battle at the Warren 77-77=154 (+12)* - played as an individual // (B) - indicates “B” team tournament

underlined rounds not counted to team score (“A” team events only)

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team at two events, while sharing for the top spot at one … opened the year with a run-ner-up finish at The Invite at Kiawah with a 217 (+1) … earned back-to-back 14th place results at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (216, +6) and Firestone Invitational (217, +1) … earned second top-five finish of the year at the Lone Star Invitational after tying for third with a score of 213 (-3) … tied for 57th at the St. Mary’s Invite, finishing with a 54-hole score of 231 (+15) … at the Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup, concluded his tournament at 10-over par (154) … tied for 40th at the Schenkel Invite while finishing second amongst the Irish rotation with a score of 222

RECORD BOOK UPDATE: Recorded sec-ond-lowest 54-hole score in Irish NCAA his-tory with 210 (-6) score at the 2011 NCAA Southeast Regional … earned second-high-est NCAA Regional finish in program history with his share of 10th place … tied lowest round (vs. par) in program history with a seven-under 65 in first round of 2010 Firestone Invitational … owns the second-lowest career stroke average (minimum of 35 rounds played) with his mark of 73.61 … posted the eighth lowest single season stroke average in 2010-11 with his 73.40 average.

AS A SOPhOMORE: Earned second con-secutive selection to the all-BIG EAST Team … earned second monogram … competed in all 12 tournaments during the season … finished the year with the third lowest stroke average on the team at 73.81 … finished with five top-25 finishes, three top-10 results and one top-five showing … saw 30 of his 32 rounds (.938) counted toward the team total and posted six rounds of even-par golf or better – three below-par and three even … opened the spring with a perfect 4-0 record at The Match Play in helping the Irish claim the tournament title … finished sec-ond on the team and tied for 54th overall at the Schenkel Invite, recording a 222 (+6) … again finished second on the team while sharing 14th overall at the Linger Longer Invite after carding a 215 (-1) … in the event, posted one of his three rounds in the 60’s on the season with a second round 69 (-3) … placed tied for 73rd at the All-American Intercollegiate, posting a 230 (+14) … finished second at the Battle at the

Warren after finishing with a 143 (+1) at the one-day home event … began postseason play with a share of 10th place at the BIG EAST Championship with a 217 (+1) … fin-ished tournament strong, carding a final round 68 (-4) … concluded season at the NCAA Central Regional, finishing tied for fourth among the Irish and tied for 56th overall with a total of 225 (+12) … after opening with an 81 (+10), bounced back to post matching scores of 72 (+1) over the final two rounds … played in all five events for the Irish on the fall … played 15 rounds … averaged a 74.00 score in the fall … carded one under-par round … two top-25 finishes … started season off strong with a +4 (220) showing at the Gopher Invitational in Wayzata, Minn. … carded a three-round total 225 at the on the famed Olympia Fields layout in Chicago, Ill., at the Illini Invitational … played through bad weather to finish with 229 strokes at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic at the Warren Golf Course … helped the team to a solid finish at The Invitational at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C., with a +8 (224) finish … rounded out the fall campaign with his best effort by firing a three-day total 212, to finish at one-under par at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate … his one-under par tourna-ment score was the only under par finish of any Irish golfer on the fall slate.

AS A FREShMAN: Monogram winner … named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, marking the first time since the awards began three years ago that an Irish golfer has received the award … named to the all-BIG EAST team … made large impact in his first season with the Irish, playing in 11 tourna-ments, all as part of the rotation … finished second amongst the team in stroke average with a 73.40 mark – 73.87 in the spring and 72.93 in the fall … had 25 of his 30 rounds (.833) counted toward the team score … netted under-par rounds eight times and even-par rounds six times, with five of his eight under-par rounds also breaking 70 … posted the lowest round of the season for the Irish with his first round 65 (-7) at the Firestone Invitational, while also carding the second-lowest tournament score (210, -6) at the NCAA Southeast Regional … led the

NIALL PLATT


Santa Barbara, Calif.Laguna Blanca School

PLATT’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2010-11 11 30 25/30 2,202 73.40 65 (-7) 137 (-7) 210 (-6) T-2nd (The Invite at Kiawah) 2011-12 12 32 30/32 2,362 73.81 68 (-4) 140 (-2) 212 (-1) 2nd (The Battle of the Warren)Career 23 62 55/62 4,564 73.61 65 (-7) 137 (-7) 210 (-6) T-2nd (‘11 The Invite at Kiawah)


Student-Athletes(+6) … at the LSU National Invitational, tied for 35th after carding a 233 (+17) … recorded an even-par 71 at the Battle at the Warren to tie for fifth place … put together a 218 (+5) at the BIG EAST Championship to earn a share of sixth place … ended his first year in grand fashion, leading the Irish rota-tion at the NCAA Southeast Regional with a 54-hole score of 210 (-6), aided by two sub-70 rounds as he recorded a 68 (-4) in the opening round and a 69 (-3) in the second round.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Graduated from Laguna Blanca School in Santa Barbara, Calif. … a decorated player on the junior circuit as well as a dominant scholastic player … a 2009 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) HP Scholastic All-American and 2009-2010 Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) Academic All-American … captained his high school squad and went undefeated all four years of league play, earning four con-secutive league MVP honors … competed in various amateur events around California … claimed medalist honors at the 2010 US Open Local Qualifier at La Purisima, the 2010 SCGA Amateur Qualifier at Rancho San Marcos, and the 2009 SCGA Amateur Qualifier at Sterling Hills … won the 2010 Goleta City Championship (68-69) and the 2009 Lompoc City Championship at La Purisima … tied for fifth at the 2009 California State Fair Amateur with an eight-under par 208 (68-69-71) … tied for 11th at the 2010 Southern California (SCGA) Amateur with a four-under par 280 (72-71-67-70) … tied for 16th at the 2010 Memorial Amateur with a one-under par 215 (73-71-71) … competed extensively on the AJGA and FCWT circuits … collected four top-5 finishes on the AJGA tour, highlighted by a second place showing at the 2009 AGJA Junior at Wenatchee in August of 2009, where he fired a two-under par 214 (70-71-73) … on the FCWT, Platt finished in the top-10 on seven occasions, including four top-five finishes and a win at the ‘10 FCWT Hunter Ranch Open with a five-under par 139 (68-71) … Platt also competed in the SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup … in his 2009 events on the circuit, Platt claimed first place at Cypress Ridge by shooting an even par 144 (73-71) and placed second at Rancho San Marcos after carding a three-under par 139 (69-70) … currently enrolled in the College of Science, majoring in applied and computa-tional mathematics and statistics.

PLATT’S CAREER FINIShES2010-11

Place Tournament ScoresT-2nd The Invite at Kiawah 74-70-73=217 (+1)T-14th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 69-74-73=216 (+6)T-14th Firestone Invitational 65-72-80=217 (+1)T-3rd Lone Star Invitational 71-72-70=213 (-3)T-57th St. Mary’s Invitational 79-72-80=231 (+15)-- Notre Dame vs. Yale Cup 79-75=154 (+10)T-40th Schenkel Invite 69-72-81=222 (+6)T-35th LSU National Invitational 85-75-73=233 (+17)T-5th The Battle at the Warren 71=71 (E)T-6th BIG EAST Championship 72-71-75=218 (+5)T-10th NCAA Southeast Regional 68-69-73=210 (-6)

2011-12Place Tournament ScoresT-8th Gopher Invitational 73-72-75=220 (+4)T-46th Illini Invitational 72-75-78=225 (+15)T-55th Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 74-79-76=229 (+19)T-27th The Invitational at the Ocean Course 75-73-76=224 (+8)T-19th Royal Oaks Intercollegiate 72-68-72=212 (-1)-- The Match Play 4-0T-54th Schenkel Invite 72-74-76=222 (+6)T-35th Linger Longer Invite 73-69-73=215 (-1)T-73rd All-American Intercollegiate 76-78-76=230 (+14) 2nd Battle at the Warren 71-72 (+1)T-10th BIG EAST Championship 75-74-68=217 (+1)T-56th NCAA Central Regional 81-72-72=225 (+12)

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… named to Presidential Honor Roll senior year … four-year member of TAG, Milton High School’s Program for the Talented and Gifted … son of Thomas and Kelly Grahek … born in Alpharetta, Ga. … has two sib-lings, Abby and Eric … recently completed the First Year of Studies program … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

AS A FREShMAN: Competed as an indi-vidual entrant at both home events on the season … finished with a stroke average of 78.20 over five rounds of golf … opened the year at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, placing tied for 58th with a score of 231 (+21) … after carding matching scores of 78 (+8) in both the first and second rounds, finished with strongest round of the tourna-ment (75, +5) in final round of tournament … concluded the year with a 30th-place finish at the one-day, 36-hole Battle at the Warren … finished with a score of 160 (+18) after carding identical 80’s (+9) in both rounds of play.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Four-year mem-ber of the golf team while attending Milton High School … served as the team’s No. 1 golfer each of his first three years, while claiming the captain role in his sophomore through senior seasons … three-time team MVP as well as all-conference selection … named to the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association (GHSGCA) all-state team in both junior and senior years … earned national ranking during his senior year … named the 97th-best player of the 2011 graduating class by Golfweek … named to AJGA Junior all-star team during freshman year … named Cincinnati Enquirer first team all-city all star in 2007, as well as being named a first-team Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association selection … named the ’07 Miami Valley Conference Player of the Year and first-team selection as well as MVP … recorded nine top-25 finishes in AJGA competition, including three top-10 finishes and two top-five finishes with one victory –

AJGA Medicus Jr. All-Star in Cleveland Ohio (1st of 73) … claimed the Georgia state high school championship during junior year after shooting four-under par to beat 120 other juniors … finished fifth overall at state dur-ing senior year, while helping team to a sec-ond-place finish … selected to 2010 AJGA HP Scholastic Junior All-American Honor Roll

PATRICK gRAhEK

Freshman6-0 • 170

Alpharetta, Ga.Milton

gRAhEK’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2011-12 2 5 0/0 391 78.20 75 (+5) 156 (+16) 231 (+21) 30th (Battle at the Warren)Career 2 5 0/0 391 78.20 75 (+5) 156 (+16) 231 (+21) 30th (Battle at the Warren)

gRAhEK’S CAREER FINIShES2011-12

Place Tournament ScoresT-58th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 78-78-75=231 (+21)30th *The Battle at the Warren 80-80=160 (+18)



Student-Athletesplayed golf while attending Penn … brother, Cameron, currently attending the University of Notre Dame … recently completed the First Year of Studies program … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

AS A FREShMAN: Competed in both home events on the season, entering both as an individual participant … finished the year with a stroke average of 79.00 … got first taste of collegiate golf at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, finishing 69th with a three-round score of 240 (+30) … low round of the event came during the second round of play after posting a 79 (+9) … returned to action during the spring season at the Battle at the Warren … finished tied for 24th in the one-day event with a score of 155 (+13) … recorded lowest round of the season during the second and final round of the tournament, carding a 76 (+5).

PREP AND PERSONAL: Earned four let-ters while starting as either team’s No. 1 or 2 golfer every year while attending Jesuit High School … posted undefeated records each of first three seasons while claiming conference and regional championships each of four years … helped team to the state champi-onship during both junior and senior years … named team captain senior season, while winning MVP honors during sophomore year … member of the all-conference and all-city teams each of four years, while earning all-state billing during sophomore through senior years … registered three top-five individual finishes in high school tourna-ments, two of which were victories and the third was a second-place result …. recorded first hole-in-one at New Orleans Country Club at age of 13 … finished top five at Junior all-star tournament … finished in top 25 at ’08-09 Future Masters … finished runner-up at ’08-09 Louisiana Junior Am … member of

National Honor Society as well as Student Council … also participated in Pro-Life Club, Student Ministry, Peer Support and Finance Club … born in New Orleans, La. … son of Mark and Mary Vitter … has three siblings: Nick, Lisette and Cameron … sister, Lisette,

PEyTON VITTER

Freshman5-9 • 145

New Orleans, La.Jesuit

VITTER’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2011-12 2 5 0/0 395 79.00 76 (+5) 155 (+13) 240 (+30) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)Career 2 5 0/0 395 79.00 76 (+5) 155 (+13) 240 (+30) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)

VITTER’S CAREER FINIShES2011-12

Place Tournament Scores69th *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 80-79-81=240 (+30)T-24th *The Battle at the Warren 79-76=155 (+13)



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of both the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society … took part in Student Ambassadors, Spanish Club and Peer Mentoring …. son of Craig and Betty Lou Wingo … born in Fairfax, Va. … has one brother, Justin … recently completed the First Year of Studies program … currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

AS A FREShMAN: Competed in three tournaments for the Irish during first year, entering as an individual competitor in two events before cracking the rotation at The Match Play … concluded the year with a stroke average of 76.40 … began collegiate career at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic during the fall, finishing tied for 42nd with a 227 (+17) … after posting matching 76’s (+6), ended tournament with best round of the event after carding a 75 (+5) … entered the starting lineup to begin the spring calendar, posting a 3-1 match-play record in helping the Irish capture The Match Play title … ended season as an individual competitor at the Battle at the Warren … finished the event tied for 24th at 155 (+13) at the end of the 36-hole event.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Four-year letter winner in golf while attending Paul VI Catholic High School … earned national ranking in each of four seasons … ranked as the 39th-best prospect in the class of 2011 according to Golfweek … named team MVP each of first three seasons with the team … named to all-state team during all four years with team, while claiming All-America hon-ors during his senior year … named to 2011 Washington Post all-metropolitan team for third time after claiming 2011 Virginia State Catholic individual championship for third time in senior year … biggest thrills to-date including winning first AJGA golf tourna-ment in August 2010 wire-to-wire by one shot and recording a double eagle (2) on a par five during a high school match … claimed a top-20 finish at the 2011 Scott Robertson tournament … earned medalist

honors at 2010 AJGA event at Kingsmill, card-ing a five-under par score of 208, including a first-round 68 (-4) … won 2009 conference championship with two-over par 144 … finished third at 2010 Optimist International Championship with four-round total of 287 (-1) … named to 2010 AJGA HP Junior Scholastic All-American Team … named Salutatorian of graduating class … member

TyLER WINgO

Freshman6-0 • 215

Fairfax, Va.Paul VI Catholic

WINgO’S CAREER SCORECARDyear Tournaments Rounds Count/Poss. Strokes Avg. Top Rd Top 36 Top 54 Top Finish (Event)2011-12 3 5 0/0 382 76.40 75 (+5) 152 (+12) 227 (+17) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)Career 3 5 0/0 382 76.40 75 (+5) 152 (+12) 227 (+17) T-24th (Battle at the Warren)

WINgO’S CAREER FINIShES2011-12

Place Tournament ScoresT-42nd *Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic 76-76-75=227 (+17) -- The Match Play 3-1T-24th *The Battle at the Warren 80-75=155 (+13)




Student-Athletes

PREP AND PERSONAL: Competed in both varsity golf and junior varsity soccer while attending Christ School in Arden, N.C., in addition to playing as a member of Little Greenies basketball team … earned four varsity letters during high school golf career and one junior varsity letter during freshman year for soccer … helped team to unde-feated and state championship season dur-ing sophomore year … won individual conference championship during both fresh-man and junior seasons … named team MVP and all-region selection in both sopho-more and junior years in addition to being an all-conference selection freshman through junior years … four-time selection to the TYGA all-state team … finished second at the Buncombe Co. Invitational in which all public, private and Christian high schools in the county participate, during his freshman season … won first at same tournament sophomore season and runner-up again junior year … named conference Player of the Year after winning the conference cham-pionship freshman year and accomplished the same feat during junior season … posted the lowest stroke average on the team during junior season … made birdie putt on second playoff hole to clinch the 3A state championship for team, the first-ever state championship for Christ School … has made four career holes in one … won the Jane Marville Jr. Championship, Buncombe Co. Junior Skyview and Tom Fazio Jr. Masters each of past three years participated in … during spring-summer of ’11, shot 29 (-6) on rain-shortened qualifier to secure only spot to participate in the Foot Joy Invitational … made the cut at the event, finishing in the top third of the field … ranked 6th in ’12 class by TYGA (North Carolina rankings), 80th by Golfweek and 83rd by NJGS … member of the National Honor Society and Wetmore Society … son of David and Mary Sciupider … has four siblings: Baxter, Brandon, Kayla and Kendall … father played baseball for Erie Community College … born in Asheville, N.C. … will enroll in the First Year of Studies program.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Competed in men’s golf while attending Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. … earned varsity letters each of four years there under the direction of head coach Carl Phillips … helped squad to sec-tional championship during sophomore and junior years … named team captain during both junior and senior seasons, while earning all-county distinction each of his four years … finished as the high school district cham-pion in both ’09 and ’10, while earning a runner-up result in ’11 … finished with three top-five, six top-10 and nine top-20 results in AJGA competitions … finished in the top ten in the Optimist International in ’10 … won the Florida Junior Tour Championship at Mission Inn in November ’10 … rated as the 130th best golfer overall according to JGS, while checking in at 67 in the class of ’12 … ranked 36th in the class of ’12 according to Golfweek, while placing 64th overall … received First Honors every semester in high school and was named AJGA/HP Scholastic Honor Roll in both ’10 and ’11 … participated in Link Crew, a high school mentor program and peer ministry … biggest thrill was breaking school record for lowest 18-hole round after shooting a 66 at district championship … son of Rick and Theresa Toste … born in Hollywood, Fla. … will enroll in the First Year of Studies pro-gram.

CORy SCIUPIDER

Class of 20166-1 • 155

Etowah, N.C.Christ School

ZAChARy TOSTE

Class of 20165-9 • 135

Pembroke Pines, Fla.Archbishop Edward McCarthy

Seniors Chris Walker, Max Scodro and Tom Usher (left to right) helped guide Notre Dame to back-to-back BIG EAST Championships with their combined play over the past two seasons in the Irish rotation. The trio also graduates having helped the Irish reach NCAA play each of the past two seasons.


Season Notebook

Familiar FacesThe Notre Dame lineup enjoyed

tremendous consistency over the past two seasons. The five-man rotation of Max Scodro, Chris Walker, Paul McNamara, Niall Platt and Tom Usher played together for 19 of the 24 tournaments that the Irish competed in over the last two seasons. Additionally, Scodro and Walker both played in over 100 career tournament rounds for Notre Dame while playing as part of the starting lineup for parts of all four seasons.

Successful NCAA RegionalA year after setting several records in NCAA

Regional competition, Notre Dame returned to NCAA action for the second time in as many years and raised the bar in the record books in the 2012 edition.

After posting their low 54-holes score of 865 at last year’s tournament, the Irish improved on that mark by six shots, finishing the 2012 NCAA Central Regional at 859 (+7) and posted their lowest single-round score with a second round 278 (-6). The 859 also earned the squad a share of sixth place; Notre Dame’s highest finish at a regional since the NCAA Championship switched to that format in 1989.

Individually, the Irish also entered the record books. Tom Usher posted the lowest single-round score with his second round 65 (-6), improving on Paul McNamara III’s previous best mark set in 2011 with his final round 67 (-5). Max Scodro, meanwhile, earned the highest finish at an NCAA regional (T-7th) while also carding the lowest 54-hole tournament score (208, -5) in his final tournament as part of the Irish.

BIG EAST Champs Again!In the team’s last tournament before

learning its NCAA fate, Notre Dame returned to the top of the BIG EAST Conference, winning the conference tournament for the eighth time in program history and second consecutive season. They are the first team to have won back-to-back conference crowns since they won three straight titles from 2004-06.

Max Scodro also made history at the event, leading the charge for the Irish for the second straight year, finishing as the tournament’s individual medalist with a 54-hole score of 210 (-6). With the win he became the first back-to-back individual medalist since Pat Fogarty of St. John’s won three straight crowns from 1982-84.

In addition to Scodro’s strong play, two other Irish golfers – Chris Walker and Paul McNamara III – also placed in the top five, with Niall Platt and Tom Usher placing within the top 35 of the 60-member field. Walker and McNamara both finished their tournaments under-par at four under (212) and three under (213), respectively.

Notre Dame ended the tournament with a 54-hole total of 852 (-12) for a 16-shot victory over second-place Louisville (868, +4). Villanova rounded out the top three at 870 (+6). The 16-shot margin of victory represented the largest margin since Virginia Tech won by 17 shots back in 2002 at the Warren Golf Course. It also marked the first year in the 17 years of playing in the BIG EAST Championship that the Irish have posted under-par rounds in each of their three rounds.

Historic Senior Year For Max Scodro

In addition to earning his second consecutive medalist honors at the BIG EAST Championship – the first time that feat has been accomplished by a Notre Dame golfer – Max Scodro also posted several other high-water marks in program history during his final campaign in the Blue and Gold.

The Chicago, Ill., product led the Irish at nine of the 11 stroke-play events the team competed in this season, including capturing a top-10 finish at seven of those tournaments. Aided by four top-five finishes and 16 rounds of under-par golf on the year, Scodro also has posted the lowest single season stroke average (71.25) in program history while bolstering his program-leading career stroke average, which now stands at 73.25.

Following the BIG EAST Championship and in addition to earning the conference player-of-the-year award for the second straight

year, Scodro also became the first Notre Dame golfer to earn four citations on the all-BIG EAST Conference team.

Continuing To Shoot LowThe 2011-12 Notre Dame season count-

four stroke average continued to follow the trend of stellar numbers in recent years. Averaging 291.59 strokes per round, this year’s Irish team ranks second all-time in average behind only last year’s team that posted a 291.50.

Now through his seventh full season as head coach of the Notre Dame program, Jim Kubinski’s teams have posted the seven lowest count-four stroke averages since the format was incepted back in 1980.

Playing In The RedIn order to post the team count-four

average that it was able to accomplish, Notre Dame relied on several rounds of sub-par golf. On seven occasions this season, the Irish cracked par including their personal-best round of 278 (-6) at the NCAA Central Regional in the second round.

Individually, seven of the of the 12 members of the Notre Dame roster also chipped in with at least one under-par round, while six of those seven also secured at least one round in the 60’s. Max Scodro led the way in the group, carding 10 rounds below 70, while Niall Platt three times reached the 60’s.

Going To Disneyworld?Twice during the 2012 season the Irish

visited Orlando, Fla., to take part in a tournament and twice they walked away champions. After beginning the fall season with a 4-0 weekend at The Match Play, the Irish returned two-and-a-half months later to lay claim to their second straight BIG EAST Championship and earn automatic qualification into the NCAA Championship.

2011-12 Notre Dame Men’s Golf TeamFrom left to right: Tom Hanlon, Assistant coach Steve Colnitis, Niall Platt, Tyler Wingo, Peyton Vitter, Edward Hjerpe, Andrew Carreon, Andrew Lane, Paul McNamara III, Chris Walker, Max Scodro, Patrick Grahek, Ryan Coughlin, Tom Usher, Head coach Jim Kubinski

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2011-12 Team Results & Statistics

TEAM RESULTS Team Team TopDate Tournament Course Site Finish Score IndividualSept. 11-12 Gopher Invitational Spring Hills G.C. Wayzata, Minn. 3rd/14 884 (+20) T6. Max Scodro (219, +3)Sept. 16-18 Fighting Illini Invitational Olympia Fields C.C. Chicago, Ill. T8th/15 883 (+43) T11. Max Scodro (216, +6)Sept. 26-27 Fighting Irish Golf Classic Warren Golf Course Notre Dame, Ind. 5th/12 880 (+40) 4. Max Scodro (213, +3)Oct. 17-18 The Invitational at The Ocean Course The Ocean Course Kiawah Island, S.C. 7th/12 893 (+29) T7. Max Scodro (216, E)Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Royal Oaks Intercollegiate Royal Oaks C.C. Dallas, Texas 11th/14 865 (+13) T19. Niall Platt (212, -1)Feb. 13-14 The Match Play Reunion Resort Watson Course Orlando, Fla. 1st/12 4-0 N/AMar. 16-18 Schenkel Invitational Forest Heights C.C. Statesboro, Ga. 12th/14 882 (+18) T13. Max Scodro (212, -4)Mar. 24-25 Linger Longer Invitational Great Waters G.C. Eatonton, Ga. 6th/12 882 (+18) T4. Max Scodro (211, -5)Apr. 9-10 All-American Intercollegiate The Woodlands C.C. The Woodlands, Texas T13th/15 887 (+23) T29. Max Scodro (218, +2)Apr. 22 Battle at the Warren Warren Golf Course Notre Dame, Ind. 1st/5 564 (-4) 1. Tom Usher (140, -2)April 29-May 1 BIG EAST Championship Reunion Resort Watson Course Orlando, Fla. 1st/12 852 (-12) 1. Max Scodro (210, -6)May 17-19 NCAA Central Regional U-M Golf Course Ann Arbor, Mich. T6th/13 859 (+7) T7. Max Scodro (208, -5)

2011-12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (SORTED BY STROKE AVERAGE)

Best Best Best Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 BestPlayer Rds. Strokes Avg. vs. Par 18 36 54 Finish Finish Finish FinishMax Scodro 32 2,280 71.25 -4 68 137 208 4 7 10 1. BIG EAST ChampionshipAndrew Carreon 5 (5) 368 73.60 +16 68 140 218 0 0 2 T11. FIGGCNiall Platt 32 2,362 73.81 +78 68 140 212 1 3 5 2. Battle at the WarrenChris Walker 32 2,378 74.31 +94 68 143 212 2 2 3 T3. BIG EAST ChampionshipRyan Coughlin 5 (3) 372 74.40 +20 71 145 227 1 1 1 T4. Battle at the WarrenPaul McNamara 32 2,389 74.66 +105 66 139 213 2 2 5 5. BIG EAST ChampionshipTom Usher 29 2,200 75.86 +132 65 140 217 1 1 1 1. Battle at the WarrenAndrew Lane 14 (8) 1,066 76.14 +66 70 146 216 0 0 1 T20. Battle at the WarrenTyler Wingo 5 (5) 382 76.40 +30 75 152 227 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenEdward Hjerpe 5 (5) 388 77.60 +36 75 154 233 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenPatrick Grahek 5 (5) 391 78.20 +39 75 156 231 0 0 0 30. Battle at the WarrenPeyton Vitter 5 (5) 395 79.00 +43 76 155 240 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenTeam 32 9,331 291.59 +195 278 564 852 3* 7* -- 1. Twice (MR: BE Championship)* - does not count Battle at the Warren due to only five-team field

SPRING 2012 STATISTICS (SORTED BY STROKE AVERAGE)

Best Best Best Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 BestPlayer Rds. Strokes Avg. vs. Par 18 36 54 Finish Finish Finish FinishMax Scodro 17 1,203 70.76 -16 68 137 208 3 4 5 1. BE ChampionshipRyan Coughlin 2 145 72.50 +3 71 145 -- 1 1 1 T4. Battle at the WarrenChris Walker 17 1,251 73.59 +32 68 143 212 2 2 2 T3. BE ChampionshipNiall Platt 17 1,252 73.65 +33 68 142 215 1 2 3 2. Battle at the WarrenPaul McNamara 17 1,256 73.88 +37 68 140 213 2 2 2 T4. Battle at the WarrenAndrew Carreon 2 (2) 150 75.00 +8 70 150 -- 0 0 1 T12. Battle at the WarrenTom Usher 14 1,052 75.14 +49 65 140 217 1 1 1 1. Battle at the WarrenAndrew Lane 8 (5) 605 75.63 +31 70 146 216 0 0 1 T20. Battle at the WarrenPeyton Vitter 2 (2) 155 77.50 +13 76 155 -- 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenTyler Wingo 2 (2) 155 77.50 +13 75 155 -- 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenEdward Hjerpe 2 (2) 155 77.50 +13 77 155 -- 0 0 1 T24. Battle at the WarrenPatrick Grahek 2 (2) 160 80.00 +18 80 160 -- 0 0 0 30. Battle at the WarrenTeam 17 4,926 289.76 +50 278 564 852 1* 3* -- 1. Twice (MR: BE Championship)* - does not count Battle at the Warren due to only five-team field

Notre Dame Men’s Golf2011-12

Cumulative Statistics


2011-12 Team & Individual Bests

Individual Best Rounds - Gross ScoreScore To-Par Player Event (Round) Date65 -6 Tom Usher NCAA Central Regional (2) May 18, 201266 -6 Paul McNamara Gopher Invitational (1) Sept. 11, 201168 -4 Paul McNamara BIG EAST Championship (1) April 29, 201268 -4 Max Scodro BIG EAST Championship (2) April 30, 201268 -4 Chris Walker BIG EAST Championship (3) May 1, 201268 -4 Niall Platt BIG EAST Championship (3) May 1,201268 -3 Tom Usher Battle at the Warren (1) April 22, 201268 -3 Chris Walker Battle at the Warren (2) April 22, 201268 -3 Niall Platt Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (2) Oct. 31, 201168 -3 Max Scodro Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (1) Oct. 31, 201168 -2 Andrew Carreon* Fighting Irish Golf Classic (2) Sept. 26, 2011

Individual Best Rounds - vs. ParTo-Par Score Player Event (Round) Date-6 65 Tom Usher NCAA Central Regional (2) May 18, 2012-6 66 Paul McNamara Gopher Invitational (1) Sept. 11, 2011-4 68 Paul McNamara BIG EAST Championship (1) April 29, 2012-4 68 Max Scodro BIG EAST Championship (2) April 30, 2012-4 68 Chris Walker BIG EAST Championship (3) May 1, 2012-4 68 Niall Platt BIG EAST Championship (3) May 1,2012 Individual Best Tournaments - Gross Score (54-hole tournaments only)Score To-Par Player Event Date208 -5 Max Scodro NCAA Central Regional May 17-19, 2012210 -6 Max Scodro BIG EAST Championship April 29-May 1, 2012211 -5 Max Scodro Linger Longer Invite March 24-25, 2012212 -4 Chris Walker BIG EAST Championship April 29-May1, 2012212 -4 Max Scodro Schenkel Invite March 16-18, 2012212 -1 Niall Platt Royal Oaks Intercollegiate Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011

Individual Best Tournaments - vs. ParTo-Par Score Player Event Date-6 210 Max Scodro BIG EAST Championship April 29-May 1, 2012-5 208 Max Scodro NCAA Central Regional May 17-19, 2012-5 211 Max Scodro Linger Longer Invite March 24-25, 2012-4 212 Chris Walker BIG EAST Championship April 29-May1, 2012-4 212 Max Scodro Schenkel Invite March 16-18, 2012

Team Best Rounds - Gross ScoreScore To-Par Event Round Date278 -6 NCAA Central Regional Second May 18, 2012281 -3 Battle at the Warren First April 22, 2012282 -6 BIG EAST Championship Third May 1, 2012282 -6 Gopher Invitational First Sept. 11, 2011283 -1 Battle at the Warren Second April 22, 2012

Team Best Rounds - vs. ParTo-Par Score Event Round Date-6 278 NCAA Central Regional Second May 18, 2012-6 282 BIG EAST Championship Third May 1, 2012-6 282 Gopher Invitational First Sept. 11, 2011-4 284 BIG EAST Championship First April 29, 2012-3 281 Battle at the Warren First April 22, 2012

Team Best Tournaments - Gross Score (54-hole tournaments only)Score To-Par Event Date852 -12 BIG EAST Championship April 29-May1, 2012859 +7 NCAA Central Regional May 17-19, 2012865 +13 Royal Oaks Intercollegiate Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011880 +40 Fighting Irish Golf Classic Sept. 26-27, 2011882 +18 Schenkel Invite March 16-18, 2012882 +18 Linger Longer Invite March 24-25, 2012

Team Best Tournaments - vs. ParTo-Par Score Event Date-12 852 BIG EAST Championship April 29-May 1, 2012-4 564 Battle at the Warren April 22, 2012+7 859 NCAA Central Regional May 17-19, 2012+13 865 Royal Oaks Intercollegiate Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011+18 882 Schenkel Invite March 16-18, 2012+18 882 Linger Longer Invite March 24-25, 2012

* - indicates golfer who competed as an individual entrant

Individual & Team Bests

Tom Usher’s second round 65 (-6) at the NCAA Central Regional entered the Notre Dame record books as the lowest score to-par and in strokes since the tournament switched to regional formatting in 1990.

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2011-12 Tournament ResultsFIGHTING IRISH GOLF CLASSIC

Sept. 26-27, 2011Notre Dame, Ind.

Warren Golf Course(par 70/7,023 yards)

Final Team Standings 1. (tie) St. Mary’s (CA) 286 292 292 870 (+30) 1. (tie) Houston 291 284 295 870 (+30) 3. (tie) Minnesota 290 292 291 873 (+33) 3. (tie) UT-Arlington 295 286 292 873 (+33) 5. NOTRE DAME 287 296 297 880 (+40) 6. Missouri 287 295 301 883 (+43) 7. (tie) Lamar 293 297 297 887 (+47) 7. (tie) Eastern Michigan 296 297 294 887 (+47) 9. Villanova 305 291 293 889 (+49) 10. San Francisco 297 297 299 893 (+53) 11. Miami (OH) 290 299 306 895 (+55) 12. Georgetown 297 301 310 908 (+68)

Top 10 Individuals (of 70) 1. Paul McConnell, UT-A 71 68 71 210 (E) 2. James Ross, Hou 72 70 69 211 (+1) 3. Jared Dalga, E Mich 72 70 70 212 (+2) 4. Max Scodro, ND 71 73 69 213 (+3) 5. Robert Bell, Minn 71 73 70 214 (+4) Taylor Travis, S Fran 70 70 74 214 (+4) 7. Ryan Zech, Missouri 71 71 73 215 (+5) 8. Ben Geyer, St. Mary’s 72 75 69 216 (+6) 9. Gustav Burenstam, Lam 72 72 73 217 (+7) Xavier Feyaerts, Lam 72 73 72 217 (+7)

Notre Dame Results 5. NOTRE DAME 287 296 297 880 (+40) 4. Max Scodro 71 73 69 213 (+3) 11. (tie) Andrew Carreon 72 68 78 218 (+8) 19. (tie) Paul McNamara 72 73 75 220 (+10) 27. Andrew Lane 79 70 73 222 (+12) 31. (tie) Tom Usher 70 73 81 224 (+14) 42. (tie) Tyler Wingo 76 76 75 227 (+17) 42. (tie) Ryan Coughlin 76 73 78 227 (+17) 55. (tie) Niall Platt 74 79 76 229 (+19) 58. (tie) Chris Walker 77 77 77 231 (+21) 58. (tie) Patrick Grahek 78 78 75 231 (+21) 64. (tie) Edward Hjerpe 75 79 79 233 (+23) 69. Peyton Vitter 80 79 81 240 (+30)

Tournament Notes: The sixth annual Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic saw the Irish bring home fifth place, the team’s third consecutive top ten results of the fall and second top-five finish ... Max Scodro, for the third straight tournament this season, led the Irish rotation after finishing with a 213 (+3), good for fourth overall ... Andrew Carreon, playing as an individual entrant, also impressed with a tie for 11th place at 218 (+8), which also saw him post his lowest round to-date with the Irish in the second round with a 68 (-2) ... Paul McNamara also placed in the top 25 at the event, sharing 19th place with a 54-hole total of 220 (+10) ... following the conclusion of the tournament the Irish found themselves ranked 32nd in the nation in the first Golfstat poll of the 2011-12 campaign.

GOPHER INVITATIONALSept. 11-12, 2011Wayzata, Minn.

Spring Hill Golf Course(par 72/7,020 yards)

Final Team Standings 1. Arkansas 290 291 299 880 (+16) 2. North Texas 294 296 293 883 (+19) 3. NOTRE DAME 282 295 307 884 (+20) 4. SMU 294 294 304 892 (+28) 5. Charlotte 296 291 306 893 (+29) 6. Iowa 294 295 306 895 (+31) 7. Liberty 300 293 303 896 (+32) 8. Kent State 302 300 296 898 (+34) 9. Penn State 299 304 297 900 (+36) 10. Lamar 304 293 306 903 (+39) 11. Minnesota 295 297 315 907 (+43) 12. Houston 304 301 306 911 (+47) 13. Wisconsin 304 317 320 941 (+77) 14. Santa Clara 316 328 312 956 (+92)

Top 11 Individuals (of 75) 1. Chris Brant, Iowa 70 75 69 214 (-2) 2. Barrett Kelpin, Iowa 69 71 75 215 (-1) 3. Kevin Hesbois, Lamar 71 76 70 217 (+1) Mackenzie Hughes, Kent St 74 73 70 217 (+1) 5. Ethan Tracy, Ark 75 72 71 218 (+2) 6. Max Scodro, ND 70 77 72 219 (+3) Austin Cook, Ark 71 74 74 219 (+3) Sebastian Cappelen, Ark 71 72 76 219 (+3) 9. Niall Platt, ND 73 72 75 220 (+4) Rodolfo Cazaubon, N Tex 74 69 77 220 (+4) Marc Sambol, SMU 71 72 77 220 (+4)

Notre Dame Results 3. NOTRE DAME 282 295 307 884 (+20) 6. (tie) Max Scodro 70 77 72 219 (+3) 9. (tie) Niall Platt 73 72 75 220 (+4) 22. (tie) Paul McNamara 66 73 85 224 (+8) 32. (tie) Chris Walker 76 75 77 228 (+12) 42. (tie) Tom Usher 73 75 83 231 (+15)

Tournament Notes: In Notre Dame’s season opener, the team was able to earn a third-place finish after post-ing a 54-hole total of 884 (+20) ... the Irish got off to a quick start to the tournament, leading by four shots after day one helped by an opening round 282 (-6) team score ... Paul McNamara’s first round 66 (-6) marks the lowest single-round score of his Irish career ... two Irish golfers - Max Scodro and Niall Platt - were able to earn top-10 results in the field, carding a 219 (+3) and a 220 (+4) to finish in a tie for sixth and a tie for ninth, respectively ... Tom Usher returned to the Notre Dame rotation for the first time since suffering a hand injury in the middle of last season, posting a score of 231 (+15).

FIGHTING ILLINI INVITATIONALSept. 16-18, 2011

Chicago, Ill.Olympia Fields Country Club

(par 70/7,205 yards)

Final Team Standings 1. Stanford 277 282 290 849 (+9) 2. (tie) Auburn 285 293 287 865 (+25) 2. (tie) Oklahoma State 282 288 295 865 (+25) 4. Alabama 285 298 284 867 (+27) 5. Texas 289 290 294 873 (+33) 6. Florida State 289 294 291 874 (+34) 7. Florida 290 299 291 880 (+40) 8. (tie) NOTRE DAME 292 297 294 883 (+43) 8. (tie) Illinois 289 299 295 883 (+43) 10. (tie) Augusta State 293 292 305 890 (+50) 10. (tie) Ohio State 285 304 301 890 (+50) 12. Indiana 288 299 305 892 (+52) 13. Duke 292 303 298 893 (+53) 14. Arizona State 290 310 297 897 (+57) 15. Northwestern 299 313 295 907 (+67)

Top 10 Individuals (of 75) 1. Patrick Rodgers, Stanford 68 70 68 206 (-4) 2. Dylan Frittelli, Texas 69 71 69 209 (-1) 3. Andrew Yun, Stanford 66 71 74 211 (+3) 4. Cameron Wilson, Stanford 69 67 76 212 (+2) 5. Bobby Wyatt, Bama 67 77 70 214 (+4) Drew Page, OK State 69 73 72 214 (+4) 7. Tyler McCumber, Fla 73 73 69 215 (+5) Brooks Koepka, Fla St 72 73 70 215 (+5) Spencer Fletcher, Az St 69 74 72 215 (+5) Blayne Barber, Auburn 70 73 72 215 (+5)

Notre Dame Results 8. (tie) NOTRE DAME 292 297 294 883 (+43) 12. (tie) Max Scodro 71 76 69 216 (+6) 15. (tie) Chris Walker 74 72 71 217 (+7) 46. (tie) Niall Platt 72 75 78 225 (+15) 60. (tie) Paul McNamara 75 75 79 229 (+19) 66. (tie) Tom Usher 81 75 76 232 (+22)

Tournament Notes: In arguably the toughest field at any tournament during the 2011-12 season, the Irish pieced together a tie for eighth place at the Fighting Il-lini Invitational with a 54-hole total of 883 (+43) ... in finishing tied for eighth, the Irish also knocked off three teams that reached last season’s NCAA Final Four: Duke, Ohio State and Augusta State ... for the second straight tournament, Max Scodro led the way for Notre Dame, finishing in a tie for 12th place with a 216 (+6) ... Scodro also posted the lone sub-par round of the tournament for the Irish with his 69 (-1) in the final round of competition ... Chris Walker also finished strong, earning yet another top-25 individual finish for an Irish golfer with his share of 15th place at 217 (+7).


THE MATCH PLAYFeb. 13-14, 2012

Orlando, Fla.Reunion Resort Watson Course

First Round - Notre Dame 5.5, Loyola Chicago 0.5Matchups: ScoreMax Scodro (ND) def. Charlie Schaffer(LOYOLA) 6 & 4Tom Usher (ND) def. Alex Cusumano (LOYOLA) 4 & 2Niall Platt (ND) def. Erik Hoops (LOYOLA) 6 & 4Paul McNamara III (ND) and Sean Hickey (LOYOLA) HalvedTyler Wingo (ND) def. Nick Dennis (LOYOLA) 1 upChris Walker (ND) def. Brian Van De Motter (LOYOLA) 1 up

Second Round - Notre Dame 4.0, Villanova 2.0Matchups: ScoreMichael Kania (VU) def. Max Scodro (ND) 6 & 4Tom Usher (ND) def. Brian Colbert (VU) 4 & 2Niall Platt (ND) def. Derek Jones (VU) 6 & 4Bret McGaughey (VU) def. Paul McNamara III (ND) 1 upTyler Wingo (ND) def. Robby Meador (VU) 4 & 3Chris Walker (ND) def. Vince Boyle (VU) 5 & 4

Semifinals - Notre Dame 4.0, Central Arkansas 2.0Matchups: ScorePep Angles (UCA) def. Max Scodro (ND) 4 & 3Tom Usher (ND) def. David Morago (UCA) 1 upNiall Platt (ND) def. Chris Cooke (UCA) 4 & 2Josiah Sims (UCA) def. Paul McNamara III (ND) 3 & 2 Tyler Wingo (ND) def. Antonio Costa (UCA) 1 upChris Walker (ND) def. Austen Moix (UCA) 1 up

Finals - Notre Dame 4.0, USC Upstate 2.0Matchups: ScoreMax Scodro (ND) def. Adam Goins (USCU) 5 & 4Tom Usher (ND) def. Matthew Hooper (USCU) 3 & 2 Niall Platt (ND) def. Brad Sill (USCU) 4 & 2Tyler Comer (USCU) def. Paul McNamara III (ND) 4 & 3 Brian Horton (USCU) def. Tyler Wingo (ND) 4 & 2 Chris Walker (ND) def. Danny Brock (USCU) 4 & 3

Tournament Notes: This marked the first time in the tour-nament’s three-year existence that the Irish have claimed the title ... three Irish golfers (Tom Usher, Niall Platt, Chris Walker) finished the tournament with perfect 4-0 records, while freshman Tyler Wingo, in his first travel tournament with the Irish, nearly missed after concluding with a 3-1 ledger ... Platt was named BIG EAST Golfer of the Week as a result of his performance, that saw him post the great-est margin of victory for the Irish in two of the team’s four matches.

THE INVITATIONAL AT THE OCEAN COURSEOct. 17-18, 2011

Kiawah Island, S.C.The Ocean Course


Final Team Standings 1. Florida 291 276 291 858 (-6) 2. UAB 288 289 292 869 (+5) 3. South Florida 294 287 289 870 (+6) 4. Maryland 294 286 291 871 (+7) 5. College of Charleston 296 288 294 878 (+14) 6. Mercer 298 292 301 891 (+27) 7. NOTRE DAME 300 290 303 893(+29) 8. Davidson College 304 187 303 894 (+30) 9. (tie) Richmond 300 295 301 896 (+32) 9. (tie) USC Upstate 305 292 299 896 (+32) 11. Charleston Southern 303 299 299 901 (+37) 12. Kansas 302 297 305 904 (+40)

Top 12 Individuals (of 75) 1. Sam Love, UAB 70 69 70 209 (-7) 2. Tyler McCumber, Fla 69 68 74 211 (-5) 3. Brandem Collins, USF 77 66 69 212 (-4) TJ Vogel, Fla 74 67 71 212 (-4) 5. Trey Valentine, USF 72 70 71 213 (-3) 6. Joseph Rice, Maryland 75 70 70 215 (-1) 7. Max Scodro, ND 72 70 74 216 (E) Bondi Karsono, USF 70 75 71 216 (E) Henry Smart, CofC 78 70 68 216 (E) Nick Austin, Richmond 71 73 72 216 (E) Tommy Mou, Fla 73 72 71 216 (E) Jordan Sweet, Maryland 72 71 73 216 (E)

Notre Dame Results 7. NOTRE DAME 300 290 303 893 (+29) 7. (tie) Max Scodro 72 70 74 216 (E) 23. (tie) Paul McNamara 79 70 74 223 (+7) 27. (tie) Niall Platt 75 73 76 224 (+8) 59. (tie) Chris Walker 75 77 83 235 (+19) 61. (tie) Tom Usher 80 77 79 236 (+20) 64. (tie) Andrew Lane 78 80 81 239 (+23)

Tournament Notes: Max Scodro recorded his third top-10 finish in four tournaments during the fall season, firing a two-day total of 216 (E) in helping the Irish finish seventh at the Invite at Kiawah ... in addition, Scodro led the Irish rotation for the fourth consecutive event to be-ing the 2011-12 season ... junior Paul McNamara III also recorded his third top-25 finish of the fall season, finish-ing in a share of 23rd place with a 223 (+7)

ROYAL OAKS INTERCOLLEGIATEOct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011

Dallas, TexasRoyal Oaks Country Club


Final Team Standings 1. Texas A&M 278 273 279 830 (-22) 2. Duke 282 276 273 831 (-21) 3. Oklahoma 280 281 284 845 (-7) 4. Augusta State 285 275 288 848 (-4) 5. New Mexico 280 290 282 852 (E) 6. Baylor 287 280 286 853 (+1) 7. (tie) Houston 292 281 289 862 (+10) 7. (tie) Lamar 285 289 288 862 (+10) 9. (tie) Iowa 280 295 288 863 (+11) 9. (tie) Tulsa 287 281 295 863 (+11)11. NOTRE DAME 287 289 289 865 (+13)12. SMU 290 300 279 869 (+17)13. Missouri 289 296 288 873 (+21)14. Army 301 306 311 918 (+66)

Top 10 Individuals (of 78) 1. MJ Daffue, Lamar 65 70 67 202 (-11) 2. Cameron Peck, TA&M 70 69 66 205 (-8) Spencer Anderson, Duke 68 68 69 205 (-8) Jordan Russell, TA&M 66 67 72 205 (-8) 5. Luke Jerling, Lamar 70 68 68 206 (-7) 6. Julian Suri, Duke 74 68 65 207 (-6) 7. John Catlin, NMU 70 71 67 208 (-5) Austin Cody, Duke 70 71 67 208 (-5) 9. James Ross, Houston 71 64 74 209 (-4) Johannes Veerman, TA&M 70 69 70 209 (-4)

Notre Dame Results 11. NOTRE DAME 287 289 289 865 (+13) 19. (tie) Niall Platt 72 68 72 212 (-1) 22. (tie) Max Scodro 68 75 70 213 (E) 30. (tie) Chris Walker 73 73 70 216 (+3) 68. (tie) Tom Usher 74 73 78 225 (+12) 76. Paul McNamara 81 79 77 237 (+24)

Tournament Notes: For the first time on the season, soph-omore Niall Platt led the way for the Irish rotation, earning his second top-25 finish on the fall after firing a 212 (-1), good for a share of 19th ... both he and Max Scodro recorded their lowest single-round score of the year, as the posted matching 68’s (-3) in the second and first rounds, respective-ly ... Scodro’s tie for 22nd (213, E) represents the fifth straight tournament to begin the 2011-12 season in which he has earned a top-25 spot ... Chris Walker also carded his first sub-par round of the fall docket with his third round 70 (-1)

2011-12 Tournament Results

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ALL-AMERICAN INTERCOLLEGIATEApril 9-10, 2012

The Woodlands, TexasThe Woodlands Country Club


Final Team Standings 1. Arkansas 280 276 285 841 (-23) 2. North Texas 285 275 282 842 (-22) 3. Texas A&M 282 280 283 845 (-19) 4. SMU 290 281 286 857 (-7) 5. Baylor 288 288 285 861 (-3) 6. Clemson 290 285 288 863 (-1) 7. SE Louisiana 290 286 291 867 (+3) 8. Texas State 293 290 287 870 (+6) 9. Houston 289 285 297 871 (+7) 10. Tulsa 289 290 294 873 (+9) 11. UL-Lafayette 293 287 294 874 (+10) 12. UT-Arlington 296 290 293 879 (+15) 13. (tie) NOTRE DAME 295 296 296 887 (+23) 13. (tie) Lamar 302 297 288 887 (+23) 15. Rice 301 297 309 907 (+43)

Top 9 Individuals (of 81) 1. Geoff Shaw, TAMU 69 67 69 205 (-11) 2. Curtis Donahoe, N Tex 71 67 69 207 (-9) 3. Thomas Sorensen, Ark 67 72 71 210 (-6) Sebastian Cappelen, Ark 74 65 71 210 (-6) Kolton Crawford, Ark 68 69 73 210 (-6) 6. Harry Higgs, SMU 70 72 69 211 (-5) 7. Philipp Westermann, SE La 70 72 70 212 (-4) Marc Sambol, SMU 71 67 74 212 (-4) Ty Spinella, N Tex 68 73 71 212 (-4)

Notre Dame Results 13. (tie) NOTRE DAME 295 296 296 887 (+23) 29. (tie) Max Scodro 73 76 69 218 (+2) 37. (tie) Chris Walker 72 71 76 219 (+3) 42. (tie) Paul McNamara 74 71 75 220 (+4) 73. (tie) Niall Platt 76 78 76 230 (+14) 81. Tom Usher 78 82 81 241 (+25)

Tournament Notes: Another deep field greeted Notre Dame at the 2012 All-American Intercollegiate, with the Irish finishing tied for 13th among the 15-team field at 887 (+23) ... Max Scodro again led the way for Notre Dame, recording his seventh team-leading effort of the season ... he finished the tournament at 218 (+2) while posting his sixth round of sub-70 golf on the year with his final round 69 ... both Chris Walker and Paul McNamara earned their highest spring finishes to-date, placing tied for 37th and tied for 42nd, respectively ... Walker also posted both his second below-par round and even-par round of the season with his 72 in the opening round and 71 in the second round.

LINGER LONGER INVITATIONALMarch 24-25, 2012

Eatonton, Ga.Great Waters Golf Course


Final Team Standings 1. Alabama 278 286 274 838 (-26) 2. Georgia 290 279 283 852 (-12) 3. Chattanooga 289 288 293 870 (+6) 4. Kennesaw State 286 292 295 873 (+9) 5. Oklahoma 292 292 295 879 (+15) 6. NOTRE DAME 291 291 300 882 (+18) 7. Liberty 292 306 291 889 (+25) 8. Charlotte 297 295 302 894 (+30) 9. (tie) Charleston So. 297 301 298 896 (+32) 9. (tie) South Alabama 298 296 302 896 (+32) 11. Mercer 300 299 299 898 (+34) 12. Jacksonville 294 307 300 901 (+37)

Top 9 Individuals (of 72) 1. Cory Whitsett, Ala 73 71 64 208 (-8) Nick Reach, Geo 71 69 68 208 (-8) 3. Stephan Jaeger, Chat 68 74 68 210 (-6) 4. Max Scodro, ND 70 69 72 211 (-5) James Beale, Mer 71 68 72 211 (-5) 6. Joey Barber, Geo 72 69 71 212 (-4) Justin Thomas, Ala 67 75 70 212 (-4) 8. Riley Pumphrey, Okla 72 69 72 213 (-3) Jeff Karlsson, Kenn 67 72 74 213 (-3)

Notre Dame Results 6. NOTRE DAME 291 291 300 882 (+18) 4. (tie) Max Scodro 70 69 72 211 (-5) 14. (tie) Niall Platt 73 69 73 215 (-1) 40. (tie) Chris Walker 72 78 75 225 (+9) 63. (tie) Andrew Lane 80 75 80 235 (+19) 66. (tie) Paul McNamara 76 78 82 236 (+20)

Tournament Notes: Max Scodro made it six tourna-ment-leading efforts for the Irish, helping the team fin-ish sixth with a total of 882 (+18) at the 12-team Linger Longer Invite ... Scodro notched his second top-five finish of the year, finishing tied for fourth with a season-best 211 (-5) ... Niall Platt also placed in the top 25 for the third time on the year, sharing 14th place with a 54-hole total of 215 (-1) ... it is the first tournament on the season in which two Irish golfers both finished below par in the same event ... Scodro has now posted seven consecutive stroke-play rounds (dating back to the Royal Oaks Inter-collegiate) of even-par golf or better, with two of those rounds breaking the 70’s ... sophomore Andrew Lane also got his first taste playing with a five-count-four rotation, finishing tied for 63rd with a 235 (+19).

SCHENKEL INVITATIONALMarch 16-18, 2012

Statesboro, Ga.Forest Heights Country Club


Final Team Standings 1. Alabama 268 269 280 817 (-47) 2. Virginia 283 275 281 839 (-25) 3. (tie) Auburn 282 277 288 847 (-17) 3. (tie) Florida 280 285 282 847 (-17) 5. UAB 286 279 290 855 (-9) 6. Mississippi 280 286 292 858 (-6) 7. North Florida 286 285 291 862 (-2) 8. South Carolina 293 277 294 864 (E) 9. Kentucky 286 286 298 870 (+6) 10. Vanderbilt 304 289 282 875 (+11) 11. Georgia Southern 296 292 290 878 (+14) 12. NOTRE DAME 289 293 300 882 (+18) 13. Minnesota 300 284 300 884 (+20) 14. N.C. State 301 286 298 885 (+21)

Top 11 Individuals (of 81) 1. Ben Kohles, UVa 65 66 67 198 (-18) 2. Blayne Barber, Aub 66 67 68 201 (-15) 3. Justin Thomas, Ala 66 68 70 204 (-12) Cory Whitsett, Ala 67 65 72 204 (-12) 5. Hunter Hamrick, Ala 69 67 70 206 (-10) Bobby Wyatt, Ala 66 69 71 206 (-10) 7. Blake Morris, Miss 68 69 70 207 (-9) Ben Rusch, UVa 68 71 68 207 (-9) 9. T.J. Vogel, Fla 69 71 68 208 (-8) 10. Tyler McCumber, Fla 71 70 69 210 (-6) Joe David, Miss 66 71 73 210 (-6)

Notre Dame Results 12. NOTRE DAME 289 293 300 882 (+18) 13. (tie) Max Scodro 69 71 72 212 (-4) 54. (tie) Niall Platt 72 74 76 222 (+6) 65. (tie) Paul McNamara 75 75 74 224 (+8) 68. (tie) Chris Walker 73 74 78 225 (+9) 77. Tom Usher 75 74 79 228 (+12)

Tournament Notes: Notre Dame took part in the most NCAA-tournament loaded field of the year at the 2012 Schenkel Invite, going on the course against six teams ranked in the Golfstat top 30 ... senior Max Scodro posted his fifth team-leading effort of the year en route to post-ing the third sub-par tournament by an Irish player this season ... it also represented the first tournament in which an Irish player posted even-par or better scores in each of the three rounds ... he also earned his sixth top-25 performance of the season, finishing tied for 13th.


Tournament ResultsNCAA CENTRAL REGIONAL

May 17-19, 2012Ann Arbor, Mich.U-M Golf Course


Final Team Standings 1. USC 289 272 280 841 (-11) 2. Oregon 288 274 280 842 (-10) 3. Kent State 286 276 282 844 (-8) 4. Virginia 287 281 278 846 (-6) 5. TCU 278 284 287 849 (-3) 6. (tie) NOTRE DAME 291 278 290 859 (+7) 6. (tie) N.C. State 290 282 287 859 (+7) 8. Oklahoma State 290 283 290 863 (+11) 9. Kennesaw State 287 290 291 868 (+16) 10. Purdue 291 293 291 875 (+23) 11. Baylor 296 297 289 882 (+30) 12. Ohio State 305 297 293 895 (+43) 13. Navy 322 306 303 931 (+79)

Top 10 Individuals (of 75) 1. Albin Choi, NC St. 69 66 68 203 (-10) 2. Ben Kohles, Va. 71 65 70 206 (-7) Daniel Miernicki, Ore. 71 65 70 206 (-7) Sebastian MacLean, Xav.* 68 70 68 206 (-7) 5. Julien Brun, TCU 67 68 72 207 (-6) Peter Williamson, Dart.* 72 68 67 207 (-6) 7. Max Scodro, ND 70 69 69 208 (-5) Patrick Winther, OK St. 70 66 72 208 (-5) Jonathan Woo, Ore. 72 66 70 208 (-5) 10. Jeffrey Kang, USC 75 67 67 209 (-4)

Notre Dame Results T6. NOTRE DAME 291 278 290 859 (+7) 7. (tie) Max Scodro 70 69 69 208 (-5) 34. Tom Usher 79 65 73 217 (+4) 35. (tie) Paul McNamara 70 72 76 218 (+5) 56. (tie) Chris Walker 72 75 78 225 (+12) 56. (tie) Niall Platt 81 72 72 225 (+12)

Tournament Notes: Notre Dame earned its best regional finish since the tournament switched to that format in 1990 ... the Irish finished tied for sixth in the 13-team field with their 54-hole score of 859 (+7) ... the team’s second round 278 (-6) represented the low-est team score in regional play, besting both to-par and gross scores set last year with the team’s final round 287 (-1) ... individually, Max Scodro set the career high finish for an Irish golfer in regional play with his tie for seventh place (208, -5) ... it also marked the seventh top-10 fin-ish on the year for the senior and represented the first time on the season in which each of his three rounds were below par ... Tom Usher posted his career low round with his second round 65 (-6) ... it also goes into the Irish record book as the lowest single-round score in regional play, besting Paul McNamara’s 67 in the final round of last year’s event.

BATTLE AT THE WARRENApril 22, 2012

Notre Dame, Ind.Warren Golf Course(par 71/7,090 yards)

Final Team Standings 1. NOTRE DAME 281 283 -- 564 (-4) 2. Illinois State 304 296 -- 600 (+32) 3. Marquette 302 299 -- 601 (+33) 4. Evansville 299 305 -- 604 (+36) 5. Bradley 318 306 -- 624 (+56)

Top 11 Individuals (of 36) 1. Tom Usher, ND 68 72 -- 140 (-2) 2. Niall Platt, ND 71 72 -- 143 (+1) 3. Max Scodro, ND 72 72 -- 144 (+2) 4. Ryan Coughlin, ND 74 71 -- 145 (+3) Paul McNamara, ND 70 75 -- 145 (+3) Chris Walker, ND 77 68 -- 145 (+3) 7. CJ Swift, MU 73 75 -- 148 (+6) Parker Frieburg, ISU 76 72 -- 148 (+6) 9. Parker Hensley, UE 72 77 -- 149 (+7) Griffin Wood, UE 72 77 -- 149 (+7) Matt Haase, MU 73 76 -- 149 (+7)

Notre Dame Results 1. NOTRE DAME 281 283 -- 564 (-4) 1. Tom Usher 68 72 -- 140 (-2) 2. Niall Platt 71 72 -- 143 (+1) 3. Max Scodro 72 72 -- 144 (+2) 4. (tie) Paul McNamara 70 75 -- 145 (+3) 4. (tie) Ryan Coughlin 74 71 -- 145 (+3) 4. (tie) Chris Walker 77 68 -- 145 (+3) 12. (tie) Andrew Carreon 80 70 -- 150 (+8) 20. (tie) Andrew Lane 77 77 -- 154 (+12) 24. (tie) Edward Hjerpe 78 77 -- 155 (+13) 24. (tie) Tyler Wingo 80 75 -- 155 (+13) 24. (tie) Peyton Vitter 79 76 -- 155 (+13) 30. Patrick Grahek 80 80 -- 160 (+18)

Tournament Notes: Notre Dame (584, -4) claimed the title at the third annual Battle at the Warren as the Irish won by a full 36 shots over the second place team (Illinois State, 600/+32) ... the six members of the Irish starting rotation claimed spots 1-6 on the individual leaderboard ... senior Tom Usher claimed medalist honors, finishing as the lone sub-par golfer in the tournament with a score of 140, -2 ... all six remaining Irish golfers also took to the course as individuals with Andrew Carreon leading the way with a 150 (+8).

BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIPApril 29-May 1, 2012

Orlando, Fla.Reunion Resort and C.C.


Final Team Standings 1. Notre Dame 284 286 282 852 (-12) 2. Louisville 285 292 291 868 (+4) 3. Villanova 293 292 285 870 (+6) 4. St. John’s 294 290 292 876 (+12) 5. Georgetown 294 297 292 883 (+19) 6. Connecticut 295 296 294 885 (+21) 7. Seton Hall 295 300 292 887 (+23) 8. Marquette 299 301 298 898 (+34) 9. South Florida 297 308 297 902 (+38) 10. DePaul 303 302 301 906 (+42) 11. Rutgers 312 306 304 922 (+58)12. Cincinnati 313 305 309 927 (+63)

Top 9 Individuals (of 60) 1. Max Scodro, ND 69 68 73 210 (-6) 2. Justin Dorward, LU 67 72 72 211 (-5) 3. Michael Kania, VU 70 70 72 212 (-4) Chris Walker, ND 72 72 68 212 (-4) 5. Paul McNamara, ND 68 72 73 213 (-3) 6. Taylor Hall, GU 70 71 73 214 (-2) 7. Gary Dunne, SHU 72 74 69 215 (-1) Ryan McCormick, SJ 75 69 71 215 (-1) 9. Matt Carroll, CU 74 71 71 216 (E)

Notre Dame Results 1. NOTRE DAME 284 286 282 852 (-12) 1. Max Scodro 69 68 73 210 (-6) 3. (tie) Chris Walker 72 72 68 212 (-4) 5. Paul McNamara 68 72 73 213 (-3) 10. (tie) Niall Platt 75 74 68 217 (+1) 35. (tie) Tom Usher 79 74 73 226 (+10)

Tournament Notes: Max Scodro claimed his second straight BIG EAST Championship individual medalist honors after carding a 54-hole score of 210 (-6) ... he becomes the first Irish golfer ever to medalist at the BIG EAST Championship and the first golfer from any BIG EAST institution to accomplish the feat since St. John’s’ Pat Fogarty won three titles from 1982-84 ... Notre Dame also became the first team to claim back-to-back titles since the Irish last accomplished that with three straight wins from ‘04-06 ... the 16 shot margin of victory is the widest margin since Virginia Tech won by 17 shots at the ‘02 Championship at the Warren Golf Course ... the Irish were also the first team since Louisville in ‘09 to post three straight team rounds of 286 or better (284-286-282) ... it is the first time this season that four dif-ferent Irish golfers (Max Scodro, Paul McNamara III, Chris Walker, Niall Platt) all posted one round in the 60’s at the same tournament ... Chris Walker was one of just three golfers in the tournament field to score all three rounds at even-par or better (72-72-68).

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2011-12 vs. Opponents (66-62-3)Alabama ............................................................................0-3Arizona State ......................................................................1-0Arkansas ............................................................................0-2Army ..................................................................................1-0Auburn ...............................................................................0-2Augusta State .....................................................................1-1Baylor.................................................................................1-2Bradley ...............................................................................1-0Central Arkansas ................................................................1-0Charleston Southern ..........................................................2-0Charlotte ............................................................................2-0Chattanooga ......................................................................0-1Cincinnati ...........................................................................1-0Clemson .............................................................................0-1College of Charleston .........................................................0-1Connecticut ........................................................................1-0Davidson ............................................................................1-0DePaul................................................................................1-0Duke...................................................................................1-1Eastern Michigan ...............................................................1-0Evansville ...........................................................................1-0Florida ................................................................................0-3Florida State .......................................................................0-1Georgetown .......................................................................2-0Georgia ..............................................................................0-1Georgia Southern ...............................................................0-1Houston .............................................................................1-3Illinois .............................................................................0-0-1Illinois State .......................................................................1-0Indiana ...............................................................................1-0Iowa ...................................................................................1-1Jacksonville ........................................................................1-0Kansas ...............................................................................1-0Kennesaw State .................................................................1-1Kent State ..........................................................................1-1Kentucky ............................................................................0-1Lamar ..............................................................................2-1-1Liberty ...............................................................................2-0Louisiana-Lafayette ...........................................................0-1Louisville ............................................................................1-0Loyola-Chicago ..................................................................1-0Marquette ..........................................................................2-0Maryland ...........................................................................0-1Mercer ................................................................................1-1Miami (OH) ........................................................................1-0Minnesota ..........................................................................2-1Mississippi ..........................................................................0-1Missouri .............................................................................2-0Navy ...................................................................................1-0

New Mexico .......................................................................0-1North Carolina State ........................................................1-0-1North Florida ......................................................................0-1North Texas ........................................................................0-2Northwestern .....................................................................1-0Ohio State ..........................................................................2-0Oklahoma ..........................................................................0-2Oklahoma State .................................................................1-1Oregon ...............................................................................0-1Penn State ..........................................................................1-0Purdue ...............................................................................1-0Rice ....................................................................................1-0Richmond ..........................................................................1-0Rutgers ..............................................................................1-0St. Mary’s (CA) ....................................................................0-1St. John’s ............................................................................1-0San Francisco .....................................................................1-0Santa Clara .........................................................................1-0Seton Hall ..........................................................................1-0SMU ...................................................................................2-1South Alabama ..................................................................1-0South Carolina ....................................................................0-1South Florida ......................................................................1-1Southeastern Louisiana ......................................................0-1Stanford .............................................................................0-1TCU .....................................................................................0-1Texas ..................................................................................0-1Texas A&M .........................................................................0-2Texas-Arlington ..................................................................0-2Texas State .........................................................................0-1Tulsa ...................................................................................0-2UAB ....................................................................................0-2USC ....................................................................................0-1USC Upstate .......................................................................2-0Vanderbilt ..........................................................................0-1Villanova ............................................................................3-0Virginia ..............................................................................0-2Wisconsin ...........................................................................1-0 OVERALL RECORD ................................. 66-62-3 (.515)VS. DIVISION I OPPONENTS .................... 66-62-3 (.515)

IRISH IN THE POLLS

TEAM

Golfstat (May 24, 2012) 59thGolfweek/Sagarin (May 19, 2012) 51st

INDIVIDUAL TOP 250 (Golfstat/Golfweek)

Max Scodro (47th/46th)


2011-12 Miscellaneous ResultsPERCENTAGE OF ROUNDS COUNTED (“A” team only)Name Count/Total PercentageNiall Platt 30/32 .938Max Scodro 30/32 .938Chris Walker 26/32 .813Paul McNamara 24/32 .750Tom Usher 20/29 .690 Andrew Lane 3/6 .500Ryan Coughlin 1/2 .500

AVERAGE STROKES BEHIND MEDALISTName Strokes Off Lead/Tourn. Avg.Max Scodro 75/11 6.82Andrew Carreon 18/2 9.00Ryan Coughlin 22/2 11.00Niall Platt 157/11 14.27Chris Walker 173/11 15.73Tyler Wingo 32/2 16.00Paul McNamara 184/11 16.73Edward Hjerpe 38/2 19.00Andrew Lane 101/5 20.20Tom Usher 203/10 20.30Patrick Grahek 41/2 20.50Peyton Vitter 45/2 22.50

EVEN & UNDER PAR ROUNDSName Under Even TotalAndrew Carreon 2 (1) 0 2Ryan Coughlin 0 1 1Patrick Grahek 0 0 0Edward Hjerpe 0 0 0Andrew Lane 2 1 3Paul McNamara 6 (2) 1 7Niall Platt 3 (3) 3 6Max Scodro 16 (10) 4 20Tom Usher 2 (2) 1 3Peyton Vitter 0 0 0Chris Walker 4 (2) 4 8Tyler Wingo 0 0 0TEAM SCORES 7 0 7(figure in parentheses indicates rounds in 60s)

UPDATED CAREER STATISTICS (SORTED BY STROKE AVERAGE)

Name Tourn. Rds. Str. Avg. 18 54 Top 5 Top 10 Best Finish (Event)Max Scodro 42 118 8,643 73.25 67 208 11 19 1st (Twice, MR: ‘12 BIG EAST Championship)Niall Platt 22 62 4,564 73.61 65 210 4 8 2nd (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Ryan Coughlin 3 8 597 74.63 71 225 1 1 T-4th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Paul McNamara 23 63 4,705 74.68 66 213 2 3 T-4th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Chris Walker 38 105 7,881 75.06 67 212 4 5 3rd (‘10 St. Mary’s Invitational)Andrew Carreon 4 9 677 75.22 68 218 0 0 T-11th (‘11 FIGGC)Tom Usher 30 83 6,262 75.45 65 212 4 6 1st (Twice, MR:‘12 Battle at the Warren)Andrew Lane 9 23 1,756 76.35 70 216 0 0 T-16th (‘11 Battle at the Warren)Tyler Wingo 2 5 382 76.40 75 227 0 0 T-24th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Edward Hjerpe 2 5 388 77.60 75 233 0 0 T-24th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Patrick Grahek 2 5 391 78.20 75 231 0 0 30th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)Peyton Vitter 2 5 395 79.00 76 240 0 0 T-24th (‘12 Battle at the Warren)

Using a single-season, program-best 71.25 stroke average during the 2011-12 season, Max Scodro moved to the top of the charts in program history for career stroke average with his mark of 73.25.


Medalist Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresMax Scodro April 29-May 1, 2012 BIG EAST Championship (60) 69-68-73/210Max Scodro April 17-19, 2011 BIG EAST Championship (60) 70-73-69/212Tom Usher Oct. 25-26, 2010 St. Mary’s Invitational (66) 68-72-72/212Max Scodro (tie) April 18-20, 2010 BIG EAST Championship (60) 71-71-73/215Tom Usher (tie) April 18-20, 2010 BIG EAST Championship (60) 75-71-69/215Josh Sandman Oct. 5-6, 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (72) 70-68-74/212Max Scodro (tie) Oct. 27-28, 2008 UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Championship 70-72-71/213Eddie Peckels (tie) April 5, 2008 Irish Invitational (59) 71-68/139Cole Isban (tie) Sept. 26-27, 2005 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate (75) 69-69-72/210Mark Baldwin April 23-24, 2005 BIG EAST Championship (30) 75Tommy Balderston Sept. 27-28, 2004 *John Dallio Memorial Invitational (75) 72-67-74/213Steve Ratay (tie) April 28-29, 2001 BIG EAST Championship (30) 70-74-71/215Steve Ratay (tie) Sept. 9-10, 2000 Wisconsin Invitational (78) 71-70-71/212Steve Ratay Oct. 4-5, 1999 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (78) 71-70-73/214Willie Kent March 12-14, 1999 Golden Ocala Invitational (108) 67-71/138Willie Kent (tie) Sept. 26-27, 1998 Iowa Intercollegiate (66) 71-69-76/216Bryan Weeks March 29-30, 1998 Butler Spring Invitational (90) 72-71/143Todd Vernon Sept. 28-29, 1997 BIG EAST Championship (44) 70-71/141Bill Moore Oct. 1, 1995 BIG EAST Championship (45) 72-71/143Brian Donohoe spring of 1995 MCC Championship (45) 73-73-75/221Chris Dayton fall of 1991 MCC Championship (35) 73-73-74/220Chris Dayton fall of 1991 Indiana Intercollegiate (90) 69-73/142Mike O’Connell fall of 1990 MCC Championship (45) 74-73/147Brennan Murphy fall of 1990 Valparaiso Invitational (27) 73Pat Mohan 1987-88 Purdue Invitational (8 teams) 224Pat Mohan 1987-88 Glen Oaks Classic (10 teams) 74Doug Giorgio 1986-87 Notre Dame Invitational (8 teams) 72John O’Donovan 1985-86 Michigan State Invitational (11 teams) 72John Anthony 1985-86 Notre Dame Invitational (10 teams) 71Frank Leyes 1982-83 Notre Dame Invitational (15 teams) 69Tim Saurs 1978-79 Purdue Invitational 141John Lundgren 1976-77 Notre Dame Invitational (9 teams) 71Paul Koprowski 1974-75 Mid-American Invitational (15 teams) 71Jim Hiniker 1963-64 Midwest Invitational (8 teams) 150Johnny Banks (tie) 1932-33 NCAA Championship n/aRunner-Up Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresNiall Platt (tie) Sept. 13-14, 2010 The Invite at Kiawah (72) 74-70-73/217Doug Fortner (tie) March 26-28, 2010 FAU Spring Break Championship (93) 64-75-70/209Doug Fortner (tie) April 19-21, 2009 BIG EAST Championship (60) 73-71-66/210Doug Fortner (tie) Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2007 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (75) 68-72-70/210Cole Isban (tie) Oct. 9-10, 2006 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (67) 68-73-73/214Cole Isban (tie) April 8-9, 2006 Boilermaker Invitational (62) 74-72-74/220Josh Sandman (tie) April 8-9, 2006 Boilermaker Invitational (62) 77-74-69/220Shane Sigsbee (tie) March 13-14, 2005 General Jim Hackler Invitational (63) 73-70-72/215Cole Isban Nov. 1-2, 2004 Prestige at PGA WEST (84) 72-74-73/219Shane Sigsbee (tie) Oct. 4-5, 2004 *Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational (90) 69-69-74/212Scott Gustafson (tie) April 21-22, 2003 BIG EAST Championship (30) 70-75-76/221Steve Ratay (tie) April 20-21, 2002 BIG EAST Championship (30) 72-71-72/215Steve Ratay Mar. 14-15, 2002 Treasure Cove Classic (108) 68-72/140Steve Ratay (tie) April 20-21, 2001 FirstEnergy Intercollegiate (100) 72-70/142Steve Ratay Oct. 18-19, 1999 Louisville Intercollegiate (90) 72-71/213Brad Hardin April 9-10, 1999 Marshall Invitational (100) 73-71-72/216Jeff Connell April 1-2, 1999 Kentucky Invitational (90) 70-71-71/212Willie Kent Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1998 BIG EAST Championship (45) 78-70/148Brad Hardin Oct. 19-20, 1998 Louisville Intercollegiate (104) 71-77/148Jeff Connell (tie) April 10-11, 1998 Marshall Invitational (100) 70-69-70/209Willie Kent March 29-30, 1998 Butler Spring Invitational (90) 74-73/147Bryan Weeks spring of 1997 Butler Spring Invitational 77-74/151Brad Hardin Sept. 29, 1996 BIG EAST Championship (45) 70-74/144Bryan Weeks April 29, 1996 Cleveland State Classic (62) 78-73-72/223Chris Dayton fall of 1992 Indiana Intercollegiate 74-70/144Pat Mohan (tie) 1989-90 MCC Championship (9 teams) 230Mike O’Connell (tie) 1989-90 MCC Championship (9 teams) 230Pat Mohan 1989-90 Indiana Championship (13 teams) 144Pat Mohan (tie) 1988-89 Indianapolis Invitational (12 teams) 758Bob Horak (tie) 1981-82 Notre Dame Invitational (12 teams) 71Tom Scully (tie) 1981-82 Notre Dame Invitational (12 teams) 71Bob Horak (tie) 1980-81 Indianapolis Invitational (11 teams) 149Tim Sacheck (tie) 1980-81 Indianapolis Invitational (11 teams) 149Tim Sacheck 1979-80 Ball State Invitational (15 teams) 73Dave Knee 1977-78 Purdue Invitational (17 teams) 142Tim Saurs 1977-78 Indiana Intercollegiate (16 teams) 149Bob Battaglia (tie) spring of 1969 Michigan State Invitational (13 teams) 70Bob Wilson spring of 1969 Northern Intercollegiate (15 teams) 298Larry Moller spring of 1930 NCAA Championship n/aNOTE: minimum eight-team field or conference championship; data not complete for some years.* - indicates “B” team tournamentPlayers returning for 2012-13 season listed in boldface.

Top All-Time Finishes

Doug Fortner posted a 209, finishing as a runner-up at the FAU Spring Break

Championship in 2010; one of three-career runner-up finishes.

Tim Saurs shot a 141 to claim medalist honors at the 1978-79

Purdue Invitational.

During his brilliant career from 1998-2002, Steve Ratay collected a

school-record three medalist finishes, including a share of the 2001

BIG EAST Conference title.

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Top All-Time Finishes Since 1990

Mike O’Connell won the 1990-91 Midwestern Collegiate Conference

championship with a three-over 147.

Chris Dayton (1989-93) posted three top-two finishes during his career, including a

medalist finish at the ‘91 MCC Championship.

Max Scodro became the first Irish golfer to win the BIG EAST Tournament since the

switch to a 54-hole format, carding a 212 (-1). He won the title in 2011

and repeated in 2012.

Medalist Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresMax Scodro April 29-May 1, 2012 BIG EAST Championship (60) 69-68-73/210Max Scodro April 17-19, 2011 BIG EAST Championship (60) 70-73-69/212Tom Usher Oct. 25-26, 2010 St. Mary’s Invitational (66) 68-72-72/212Max Scodro (tie) April 18-20. 2010 BIG EAST Championship (60) 71-71-73/215Tom Usher (tie) April 18-20, 2010 BIG EAST Championship (60) 75-71-69/215Josh Sandman Oct. 5-6, 2009 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (72) 70-68-74/212Max Scodro (tie) Oct. 27-28, 2008 UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate Champ. (76) 70-72-71/213Eddie Peckels (tie) April 5, 2008 Irish Invitational (59) 71-68/139Cole Isban (tie) Sept. 26-27, 2005 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate (75) 69-69-72/210Mark Baldwin April 23-24, 2005 BIG EAST Championship (30) 75Tommy Balderston Sept. 27-28, 2004 *John Dallio Memorial Invitational (75) 72-67-74/213Steve Ratay (tie) April 28-29, 2001 BIG EAST Championship (30) 70-74-71/215Steve Ratay (tie) Sept. 9-10, 2000 Wisconsin Invitational (78) 71-70-71/212Steve Ratay Oct. 4-5, 1999 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (78) 71-70-73/214Willie Kent March 12-14, 1999 Golden Ocala Invitational (108) 67-71/138Willie Kent (tie) Sept. 26-27, 1998 Iowa Intercollegiate (66) 71-69-76/216Bryan Weeks March 29-30, 1998 Butler Spring Invitational (90) 72-71/143Todd Vernon Sept. 28-29, 1997 BIG EAST Championship (44) 70-71/141Bill Moore Oct. 1, 1995 BIG EAST Championship (45) 72-71/143Brian Donohoe spring of 1995 MCC Championship (45) 73-73-75/221Chris Dayton fall of 1991 MCC Championship (35) 73-73-74/220Chris Dayton fall of 1991 Indiana Intercollegiate (90) 69-73/142Mike O’Connell fall of 1990 MCC Championship (45) 74-73/147Brennan Murphy fall of 1990 Valparaiso Invitational (27) 73Runner-Up Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresNiall Platt (tie) Sept. 13-14, 2010 The Invite at Kiawah (72) 74-70-73/217Doug Fortner (tie) March 26-28, 2010 FAU Spring Break Championship (93) 64-75-70/209Doug Fortner (tie) April 19-21, 2009 BIG EAST Championship (60) 73-71-66/210Doug Fortner (tie) Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2007 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (75) 68-72-70/210Cole Isban (tie) Oct. 9-10, 2006 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (67) 68-73-73/214Cole Isban (tie) April 8-9, 2006 Boilermaker Invitational (62) 74-72-74/220Josh Sandman (tie) April 8-9, 2006 Boilermaker Invitational (62) 77-74-69/220Shane Sigsbee (tie) March 13-14, 2005 General Jim Hackler Invitational (63) 73-70-72/215Cole Isban Nov. 1-2, 2004 Prestige at PGA WEST (84) 72-74-73/219Shane Sigsbee (tie) Oct. 4-5, 2004 *Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational (90) 69-69-74/212Scott Gustafson (tie) April 21-22, 2003 BIG EAST Championship (30) 70-75-76/221Steve Ratay (tie) April 20-21, 2002 BIG EAST Championship (30) 72-71-72/215Steve Ratay Mar. 14-15, 2002 Treasure Cove Classic (108) 68-72/140Steve Ratay (tie) April 20-21, 2001 FirstEnergy Intercollegiate (100) 72-70/142Steve Ratay Oct. 18-19, 1999 Louisville Intercollegiate (90) 72-71/213Brad Hardin April 9-10, 1999 Marshall Invitational (100) 73-71-72/216Jeff Connell April 1-2, 1999 Kentucky Invitational (900 70-71-71/212Willie Kent Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1998 BIG EAST Championship (45) 78-70/148Brad Hardin Oct. 19-20, 1998 Louisville Intercollegiate (104) 71-77/148Jeff Connell (tie) April 10-11, 1998 Marshall Invitational (100) 70-69-70/209Willie Kent March 29-30, 1998 Butler Spring Invitational (90) 74-73/147Bryan Weeks spring of 1997 Butler Spring Invitational 77-74/151Brad Hardin Sept. 29, 1996 BIG EAST Championship (45) 70-74/144Bryan Weeks April 29, 1996 Cleveland State Classic (62) 78-73-72/223Chris Dayton fall of 1992 Indiana Intercollegiate 74-70/144

NOTE: minimum eight-team field or conference championship; data not complete for some years.* - indicates “B” team tournament // Players returning for 2012-13 season listed in boldface.


Top All-Time Finishes Since 1990Third-Place Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresChris Walker (tie) April 29-May 1, 2012 BIG EAST Championship (60) 72-72-68/212Chris Walker Oct. 25-26, 2010 St. Mary’s Invitational (66) 73-71-72/216Niall Platt (tie) Oct. 17-18, 2010 Lone Star Invitational (66) 71-72-70/213Chris Walker (tie) Oct. 17-18, 2010 Lone Star Invitational (66) 75-67-71/213Max Scodro Oct. 11-12, 2010 The Firestone Invitational (75) 72-67-70/209Connor Alan-Lee (tie) April 13-14, 2009 *Caputo Invitational (44) 81-75/156Josh Sandman (tie) March 3-4, 2008 USC Collegiate Invitational (80) 72-75-73/220Scott Gustafson (tie) Oct. 17-18, 2005 Prestige at PGA WEST (90) 75-72-67/214Eric Deutsch (tie) April 23-24, 2005 BIG EAST Championship (30) 77K.C. Wiseman (tie) Oct. 11-12, 2004 *Eastern Illinois Invitational (60) 75-74-74/223Adam Hoyer (tie) Oct. 11-12, 2004 *Eastern Illinois Invitational (60) 73-73-77/223Tommy Balderston (tie) April 24-25, 2004 BIG EAST Championship (30) 74-73-71/218Cole Isban (tie) April 24-25, 2004 BIG EAST Championship (30) 69-75-74/218Shane Sigsbee (tie) Oct. 20-21, 2003 The Tillinghast (70) 73-73/146Scott Gustafson Oct. 13-14, 2003 SMU/Stonebridge Invitational (90) 70-69-71/210Brandon Lunke (tie) Sept. 28 & 30, 2001 Wolverine Invitational (103) 69-73/142 Todd Vernon Sept. 11-13, 1998 Air Force Invitational (119) 66-71-75/212Jeff Connell (tie) March 29-30, 1998 Butler Spring Invitational (90) 71-77/148 Brad Stanis Sept. 28-29, 1997 BIG EAST Championship (44) 75-73/148Joel Hepler (tie) April 10, 1994 Indiana Invitational (65) 74-73/147Chris Dayton fall of 1991 Cincinnati Collegiate (105) 74-76/150Chris Dayton Oct. 9, 1990 MCC Championship (45) 76-74/150Jay Johnsrud fall of 1990 Valparaiso Invitational (27) 78Fourth-Place Finishes Date Tournament (field) ScoresMax Scodro Sept. 26-27, 2011 Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (70) 71-73-69/213Max Scodro (tie) Oct. 25-26, 2010 St. Mary’s Invitational (66) 72-74-71/217Tom Usher Oct. 11-12, 2010 The Firestone Invitational (75) 71-72-69/212Doug Fortner (tie) March 9-11, 2009 Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate (54) 71-68-76/215Max Scodro (tie) Sept. 21-22, 2008 *John Dallio Memorial Invitational (87) 75-67-73/215Doug Fortner (tie) April 20-22, 2008 BIG EAST Championship (60) 73-75-71/219Doug Fortner (tie) March 12-13, 2007 Triumph at Pauma Valley (81) 69-72-71/212Mark Baldwin (tie) Feb. 27-28, 2006 Lexus Naples Intercollegiate Invitational (60) 72-69-69/210Cole Isban (tie) Sept. 17-19, 2004 Notre Dame Invitational (81) 72-76-68/216Shane Sigsbee (tie) Sept. 13-14, 2004 *BGSU/John Piper Intercollegiate (81) 70-68-75/213Tommy Balderston (tie) Feb. 9-10, 2004 Rice Intercollegiate (78) 78-68-72/218Tommy Balderston Oct. 13-14, 2003 SMU/Stonebridge Invitational (90) 68-72-74/214Steve Ratay Mar. 16-17, 2002 El Diablo Invitational 73-68-76/217Steve Ratay Oct. 8-9, 2001 Xavier Provident Invitational (100) 66-71-73/210Alex Kent (tie) Oct. 16-17, 2000 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (78) 67-71-72/210Todd Vernon (tie) March 31-April 1, 2000 Kentucky Invitational (90) 72-74-72/218 Kyle Monfort Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1998 BIG EAST Championship (45) 75-77/152Willie Kent (tie) April 3-4, 1998 Kentucky Invitational (100) 72-75-71/218Bryan Weeks (tie) Sept. 28-29, 1997 BIG EAST Championship (44) 72-79/151Doug Diemer April 29, 1996 Cleveland State Classic (62) 72-80-72/224Brian Donohoe (tie) Oct. 1, 1995 BIG EAST Championship (45) 76-73/149Bryan Weeks (tie) Oct. 1, 1995 BIG EAST Championship (45) 75-74/149Chris Dayton fall of 1992 MCC Championship (45) 75-79-78/232Mike O’Connell (tie) April 9, 1991 Indianapolis Invitational (90) 71-75/146Todd Klem fall of 1990 Valparaiso Invitational (27) 79

NOTE: minimum eight-team field or conference championship; data not complete for some years.* - indicates “B” team tournament // Players returning for 2012-13 season listed in boldface.

Willie Kent posted a 71 in the final round of the ’98 Kentucky Invitational, earning

himself a top-five finish.

Todd Vernon claimed a third-place finish at the ’98 Air Force Invitational

behind a first-round 66.

Chris Walker took home three top three finishes, including a tie for third at the

2012 BIG EAST Championship.

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Individual Bests Since 1990

Career Stroke Average (min. 35 rounds played)

1. Max Scodro (’08-’12) .....................8643 118.0 73.25 2. Niall Platt (‘10-present) ..........4564 62.0 73.61 3. Cole Isban (’03-’07) ........................10327 140.0 73.76 4. Josh Sandman (’05-’10).................8203 111.0 73.90 5. Steve Ratay (’98-’02) .....................7819 105.0 74.46 6. Willie Kent (’98-’99) .......................3504 47.0 74.55 7. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ...................8727 117.0 74.59 8. Paul McNamara III (‘09-present) 4705 63.0 74.68 9. Jeff Chen (‘07-’11) .........................4713 63.0 74.81 10. Alex Kent (’99-’01) .........................4196 56.0 74.93 11. Scott Gustafson (’02-’06) ...............9976 133.0 75.01 12. Mark Baldwin (’02-’06) .................9305 124.0 75.04

Season Stroke Average (min. 14 rounds played)

1. Max Scodro (‘11-’12) .....................2280 32.0 71.25 2. Cole Isban (’06-’07) ........................2472 34.0 72.71 3. Cole Isban (’05-’06) ........................2627 36.0 72.97 4. Steve Ratay (’01-’02) .....................2337 32.0 73.03 5. Mark Baldwin (’05-’06) .................2634 36.0 73.17 6. Max Scodro (‘10-’11) .....................2199 30.0 73.30 7. Josh Sandman (’07-’08).................2422 30.0 73.39 8. Niall Platt (‘10-’11) .................2202 30.0 73.40 Josh Sandman (’05-’06).................1101 15.0 73.40 10. Scott Gustafson (’05-’06) ...............2647 36.0 73.53

Team-Leading Tournament Efforts

1. Max Scodro (‘08-’12)......................................................19 Cole Isban (’03-’07) ........................................................19 3. Steve Ratay (’98-’02)......................................................18 4. Scott Gustafson (’02-’06) ...............................................14 5. Bryan Weeks (’94-’98)....................................................13 6. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ...................................................12 Josh Sandman (’05-’10) .................................................10 Mark Baldwin (’02-’06) ..................................................10 Brian Donohoe (’93-’97) ................................................10 Chris Dayton (’90-’93) ....................................................10

Tournaments Played

1. Cole Isban (’03-’07) ........................................................48 2. Scott Gustafson (’02-’06) ...............................................46 3. Mark Baldwin (’02-’06) ..................................................43 4. Max Scodro (‘08-’12)......................................................42 Josh Sandman (’05-’10) .................................................42 6. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ...................................................40 7. Chris Walker (‘08-’12).....................................................38 Steve Ratay (’98-’02)......................................................38 Todd Vernon (’96-’00) ....................................................38 Brian Donohoe (’93-’97) ................................................38

Tournament Rounds Played

1. Cole Isban (’03-’07) ...................................................140.0 2. Scott Gustafson (’02-’06) ..........................................133.0 3. Mark Baldwin (’02-’06) .............................................124.0 4. Max Scodro (‘08-’12).................................................118.0 5. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ..............................................117.0 6. Josh Sandman (’05-’10) ............................................111.0

7. Chris Walker (‘08-’12)................................................105.0 Steve Ratay (’98-’02).................................................105.0 Todd Vernon (’96-’00) ...............................................105.0 10. Eric Deutsch (’02-’06) ................................................103.0

Total Rounds Counted To Team Score

1. Cole Isban (’03-’07) ...................................................130.0 2. Scott Gustafson (’02-’06) ..........................................111.0 3. Max Scodro (‘08-’12).................................................104.0 4. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ..............................................102.0 5. Mark Baldwin (’02-’06) ...............................................99.0 Josh Sandman (’05-’10) ..............................................99.0 7. Todd Vernon (’96-’00) .................................................93.0 8. Steve Ratay (’98-’02)...................................................91.0 9. Bryan Weeks (’94-’98).................................................80.0 10. Jeff Connell (’96-’00) ...................................................77.0 Brian Donohoe (’93-’97) .............................................77.0

Percentage of Rounds Counted (min. 45 rounds played)

1. Joel Hepler (’93-’97) ...................... 69 of 71 ............. .972 2. Willie Kent (’98-’99) ....................... 45 of 47 ............. .958 3. Cole Isban (’03-’07) ...................... 130 of 140 ........... .929 4. Max Scodro (’08-present) ............ 104 of 113 .......... . 920 5. Josh Sandman (’05-’10)................ 99 of 108 ............ .917 6. Niall Platt (‘10-present) ..........55 of 62 .......... .887 7. Todd Vernon (’96-’00) ................... 93 of 105 ............ .886 8. Chris Dayton (’90-’93) ................. 51.5 of 58.5 ........... .880 9. Doug Fortner (’06-’10) ................. 102 of 116 ........... .879 10. Alex Kent (’99-’01) ......................... 49 of 56 ............. .875 11. Steve Ratay (’98-’02) .................... 91 of 105 ............ .867

Low Rounds (gross score)

1. Mark Baldwin ............................63 ....................................-7 vs. TCU (1st rd), ’04-’05

2. Doug Fortner ..............................64 ................................... -7 FAU Spring Break Championship (1st rd), ’09-’10

3. Niall Platt ........................... 65 .............................-7 Firestone Invitational (1st rd), ‘10-’11

Tom Usher ...................................65 ....................................-6 NCAA Central Regional (2nd rd), ‘11-’12

5. Paul McNamara III .............. 66 .............................-6Gopher Invitational (1st rd), ‘11-’12

Josh Sandman ............................66 .................................. -6Gopher Invitational (2nd rd), ’09-’10

Doug Fortner ..............................66 .................................. -6BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd), ’08-’09

Cole Isban ...................................66 .................................. -6CordeValle Collegiate (2nd rd), ’06-’07

Mark Baldwin ............................66 .................................. -6BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd), ’05-’06

Todd Vernon ...............................66 .................................. -6Air Force Invitational (1st rd), ’99-’00

Josh Sandman ...........................66 .................................. -4Aloha Purdue Collegiate Invitational (1st rd), ’06-’07

Low Individual 36-Hole Tournaments (gross score)

1. Mark Baldwin ............................137 .................................... -3vs. TCU, ’04-’05

2. Willie Kent .................................138 .................................... -6Golden Ocala Invitational, ’98-’99

Doug Fortner .............................138 ................................... -4Mason Rudolph Championship, ’09-’10

4. Eddie Peckels .............................139 .................................... -1Irish Invitational, ’07-’08

5. Steve Ratay ...............................140 .................................... -4Treasure Cove Classic, ‘01-’02

Tom Usher ..................................140 .................................... -2The Battle at the Warren, ‘11-’12

Josh Sandman ..........................140 .................................... -2Mason Rudolph Championship, ’09-’10

Low Individual 54-Hole Tournaments (grosse score)

1. Max Scodro ........................................208 ..................... -5 NCAA Central Regional, ‘11-’12

2. Max Scodro ........................................209 ..................... -7 Firestone Invitational, ‘10-’11

Cole Isban ..........................................209 ....................... -7Border Olympics, ’06-’07

Jeff Connell ........................................209 ....................... -4Marshall Invitational, ’97-’98

Doug Fortner ......................................209 ....................... -4FAU Spring Break Championship ’09-’10

5 . Max Scodro ........................................210 ..................... -6 BIG EAST Championship, ‘11-’12

Niall Platt .................................210 ...................-6NCAA Southeast Regional, ‘10-’11

Doug Fortner .....................................210 ....................... -6BIG EAST Championship, ’08-’09

Mark Baldwin ....................................210 ....................... -6Lexus Naples Intercollegiate Invitational, ’05-’06

Mark Baldwin ....................................210 ....................... -6Coca-Cola Duke Classic, ’05-’06

Cole Isban ..........................................210 ....................... -6Shoal Creek Intercollegiate, ’05-’06

Scott Gustafson .................................210 ....................... -6SMU/Stonebridge Invitational, ’03-’04

Alex Kent ...........................................210 ....................... -6Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate, ’00-’01

Steve Ratay ........................................210 ....................... -3Xavier Provident Invitational, ’01-’02

Doug Fortner .....................................210 .........................EFighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, ’07-’08


Tom Usher was a key contributor to recent Irish success, topped by a first place finish at the ‘12 BIG East Championship (852).

Cole Isban shot a 221/+5, helping the Irish to a playoff victory at the ’04-’05 NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tulane

Invitational (893).

Dustin Zhang carded a one-over 141, helping Notre Dame to a 2nd place team

finish at the 2008 Irish Classic.

Team Bests Since 1990Top Team Season Stroke Averages

1. 2010-11 .....................................................291.50 2. 2011-12 .....................................................291.59 3. 2005-06 .....................................................292.97 4. 2009-10 .....................................................294.41 5. 2007-08 .....................................................295.27 6. 2006-07 .....................................................295.71 7. 2008-09 .....................................................297.97 8. 1999-2000 .................................................298.29 9. 1997-98 .....................................................298.33 10. 2000-01 .....................................................298.75

Top Team Finishes (minimum eight teams)

1st of 24 ........................................................................................................ Air Force Invitational, ’99-’00 (868)1st of 18 .................................................................................................. Louisville Intercollegiate, ’99-’00 (593)1st of 18 .................................................................................................Butler Spring Invitational, ’96-’97 (612)1st of 17 .........................................................................................SMU/Stonebridge Invitational, ’03-’04 (882)1st of 16 ...........................................................................................................Legends of Indiana, ’99-’00 (878)1st of 16 .................................................................................................Butler Spring Invitational, ’97-’98 (584)1st of 15 .......................................................................................................St. Mary’s Invitational, ‘10-’11 (861)1st of 15 ...................................................................................Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf CLassic, ’09-’10 (870)1st of 14* ...........................................................................NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tulane Invitational, ’04-’05 (893)1st of 12 ................................................................................................... BIG EAST Championship, ‘11-’12 (852)1st of 12 ..................................................................................................................The Match Play, ‘11-’12 (4-0)1st of 12 ................................................................................................... BIG EAST Championship, ‘10-’11 (876)1st of 12* ................................................................................................ BIG EAST Championship, ’05-’06 (842)1st of 11 ..................................................................................................... Cleveland State Classic, ’95-’96 (899)1st of 9 .....................................................................................................BIG EAST Championship, ’97-’98 (595)1st of 9 .....................................................................................................BIG EAST Championship, ’96-’97 (592)1st of 9 ............................................................................................................ MCC Championship, ’94-’95 (917)2nd of 27 .........................................................................................................Yale Intercollegiate, ’95-’96 (612)2nd of 20 ................................................................................................ Louisville Intercollegiate, ’98-’99 (609)2nd of 20 ..................................................................................................... Kentucky Invitational, ’97-’98 (888)2nd of 16 ............................................................................................... Triumph at Pauma Valley, ’06-’07 (863)2nd of 15 ..................................................................................................... Treasure Coast Classic, ’99-’00 (918)2nd of 15 ................................................................................................... Indiana Intercollegiate, ’92-’93 (588)2nd of 14 ..................................................................................Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, ‘10-’11 (859)2nd of 14 .........................................................................................................Rice Intercollegiate, ’03-’04 (900)2nd of 13 ...............................................................................................The Firestone Invitational, ‘10-’11 (850)2nd of 12 ..................................................................................................... Lone Star Invitational, ‘10-’11 (862)2nd of 12 ..............................................................................................The Invitational at Kiawah, ‘10-’11 (879)2nd of 12 ................................................................................................ BIG EAST Championship, ’09-’10 (874)2nd of 12 ................................................................................................ BIG EAST Championship, ’06-’07 (856)2nd of 12 ..................................................................................Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, ’06-’07 (889)2nd of 12 ......................................................................................... Gen. Jim Hackler Invitational, ’04-’05 (891)2nd of 10 ........................................................................................Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate, ‘08-09 (876)2nd of 9 ............................................................................................................................Irish Invitational, ’07-’08 (570)* - won in playoff

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Low Team Rounds

1. BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), ’05-’06 ....................................................................272/-16 2. Air Force Invitational (1st rd, par 72), ’99-’00 ...........................................................................275/-13 3. Mason Rudolph Championship (1st rd, par 71), ’09-10 ............................................................277/-7 4. NCAA Central Regional (2nd rd, par 71), ‘11-’12 ........................................................................278/-6 BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), ’06-’07 ....................................................................278/-10 6. Nelson Invitational (1st rd, par 69), ’04-’05 ..............................................................................279/+3 7. The Firestone Invitational (2nd rd, par 72), ‘10-’11 ....................................................................280/-8 Loan Star Invitational (2nd rd, par 72), ’10-’11 ..........................................................................280/-8 9. Battle at the Warren (1st rd, par 71), ‘11-’12 ..............................................................................281/-3 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (1st rd, par 70), ‘10-’11 ......................................................281/+1 he Maxwell (3rd rd, par 70), ’05-’06 .........................................................................................281/+1 BIG EAST Championship (1st rd, par 72), ’05-’06 .......................................................................281/-7 13. BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), ‘11-’12 .......................................................................282/-6 Gopher Invitational (1st rd, par 72), ‘11-’12 ...............................................................................282/-6 Irish Invitational (1st rd, par 70), ’07-’08 ..................................................................................282/+2 restige at PGA WEST (3rd rd, par 72), ’06-’07 .............................................................................282/-6 The Maxwell (2nd rd, par 70), ’05-’06 ......................................................................................282/+2 NCAA Central Regional (3rd rd, par 70), ’04-’05 .......................................................................282/+2 vs. TCU (1st rd, par 70), ’04-’05 .................................................................................................282/+2 Xavier Invitational (2nd rd, par 71), ’99-’00 ...............................................................................282/-2

Low Team 36-Hole Tournaments

1. Mason Rudolph Championship (par 71), ’09-10 ........................................................................562/-6 2. Battle at the Warren (par 71), ‘11-’12 .........................................................................................564/-4 3. Irish Invitational (par 70), ’07-’08 ...........................................................................................570/+10 4. vs. TCU (par 70), ’04-’05 ..........................................................................................................581/+21 5. Big Red Classic (par 72), ’02-’03 ...............................................................................................584/+8 Butler Spring Invitational (par 71), ’97-’98 ............................................................................584/+16 7. Indiana Intercollegiate @Purdue (par 71), ’91-’92 ................................................................ 585/+17 FirstEnergy Intercoll. (par 70), ’00-’01 ....................................................................................585/+25 9. Indiana Intercollegiate @Purdue (par 71), ’92-’93 .................................................................588/+20 10. The Tillinghast (par 70), ’03-’04 .............................................................................................592/+32 11. Louisville Intercollegiate (par 72), ’99-’00 ..............................................................................593/+17 12. Wolverine Invitational (par 71), ’01-’02 .................................................................................594/+26 BIG EAST Championship (par 71), ’99-’00 ..............................................................................594/+26 14. BIG EAST Championship (par 71), ’95-’96 .............................................................................595/+27 15. Golden Ocala Intvitational (par 72), ’98-’99 ...........................................................................599/+23

Low Team 54-Hole Tournaments

1. BIG EAST Championship (par 72), ’05-’06 ................................................................................842/-22 2. The Firestone Invitational (par 72), ‘10-’11 ..............................................................................850/-14 3. BIG EAST Championship (par 72), ‘11-’12 ................................................................................852/-12 4. The Maxwell (par 70), ’05-’06 ................................................................................................853/+13 5. Nelson Invitational (par 69), ’04-’05 ......................................................................................854/+26 6. BIG EAST Championship (par 72), ’06-’07 ..................................................................................856/-8 7. Coca-Cola Duke Classic (par 72), ’07-’08 .....................................................................................857/-7 8. NCAA Central Regional (par 71), ‘11-’12 ...................................................................................859/+7 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (par 70), ’10-’11 ...............................................................859/+19 10. St. Mary’s Invitational (par 72), ‘10-’11 ......................................................................................861/-3 11. Lone Star Invitational (par 72), ‘10-’11 .......................................................................................862/-2 12. Triumph at Pauma Valley (par 71), ’06-’07 .............................................................................863/+11 Nelson Invitational (par 71), ’03-’04 ......................................................................................863/+11 14. Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (par 71), ‘11-’12 ............................................................................865/+13 NCAA Southeast Regional (par 72), ’10-’11 .............................................................................865/+1 Border Olympics (par 72), ’06-’07 ............................................................................................865/+1 Coca-Cola Duke Classic (par 72), ’05-’06 ...................................................................................865/+1 18. Kent Cobra Collegiate (par 70), ’98-’99 ..................................................................................866/+26 19. Air Force Invitational (par 72), ’99-’00 ......................................................................................868/+4 20. St. Mary’s (Calif.) Invite (par 71), ‘08-’09 .................................................................................869/+17 CordeValle Collegiate (par 72), ’06-’07 .....................................................................................869/+5

Tyler Hock shot -3 to lead the Irish to a 857/-7 overall at the ’07 Coca-Cola Duke Classic, a top-ten best 54 hole

tournament for Notre Dame.

Josh Sandman shot a team low 69 on the final day of the Mason Rudolph

Championship, giving the Irish a low 36 hole best of 562/-6.

Notre Dame’s winning score at the 2006 BIG EAST Championship (842, -22) is the best 54-hole score by an Irish team since 1990. It also is the lowest score vs. par by eight

shots, besting the ’11 Firestone Invitational where the team finished 14 under.


Career Stroke Average (since 1954, minimum 35 rounds played)1. Max Scodro (2008-12)...............................8643 .............................118.0 ..........................73.252. Niall Platt (2010-present)................ 4564 .......................62.0 ..................... 73.613. Cole Isban (2003-07) ................................10327 ............................140.0 ..........................73.764. Josh Sandman (2005-10) ..........................8203 .............................111.0 ..........................73.905. Charles Thurn (1956-58) ...........................2754 ..............................37.0 ...........................74.436. Steve Ratay (1998-02) ..............................7819 .............................105.0 ..........................74.467. Willie Kent (1998-99) ................................3504 ..............................47.0 ...........................74.558. Joseph Grace (1956-58) ............................2759 ..............................37.0 ...........................74.569. Doug Fortner (2006-10) ............................8727 .............................117.0 ..........................74.5910. Tom Grace (1960-62) ................................3136 ..............................42.0 ...........................74.6711. Paul McNamara III (2009-present) ... 4705 .......................63.0 ..................... 74.6812. Jeff Chen (2007-11) ..................................4713 ..............................63.0 ...........................74.8113. Alex Kent (1999-01) ..................................4196 ..............................56.0 ...........................74.9314. Bob Wilson (1967-70) ...............................3412 ..............................45.5 ...........................74.9915. Scott Gustafson (2002-06) ........................9976 .............................134.0 ..........................75.0116. Mark Baldwin (2002-06) ...........................9305 .............................124.0 ..........................75.0417. Chris Walker (2008-12) .............................7881 .............................105.0 ..........................75.0618. Adam Gifford (2003-07) ............................4070 ..............................54.0 ...........................75.3719. Todd Vernon (1996-00) .............................7918 .............................105.0 ..........................75.4120. Tom Usher (2008-12) ................................6262 ..............................83.0 ...........................75.4521. Tommy Balderston (2002-06) ...................6266 ..............................83.0 ...........................75.4922. Carl Santos-Ocampo (2006-10) ................4386 ..............................58.0 ...........................75.62

Season Stroke Average (since 1954, minimum 13.5 rounds)1. Max Scodro (2011-12)...............................2280 ..............................32.0 ...........................71.252. Cole Isban (2006-07) .................................2472 ..............................34.0 ...........................72.713. Cole Isban (2005-06) .................................2627 ..............................36.0 ...........................72.974. Steve Ratay (2001-02) ..............................2337 ..............................32.0 ...........................73.035. Joe Grace (1955-56) ..................................1170 ..............................16.0 ...........................73.136. Mark Baldwin (2005-06) ...........................2634 ..............................36.0 ...........................73.177. Max Scodro (2010-11)...............................2199 ..............................30.0 ...........................73.308. Josh Sandman (2007-08) ..........................2422 ..............................33.0 ...........................73.399. Niall Platt (2010-11)........................ 2202 .......................30.0 ..................... 73.40 Josh Sandman (2005-06) ..........................1101 ..............................15.0 ...........................73.4011. Scott Gustafson (2005-06) ........................2647 ..............................36.0 ...........................73.5312. Doug Fortner (2007-08) ............................2210 ..............................30.0 ...........................73.6713. Steve Ratay (2000-01) ..............................2063 ..............................28.0 ...........................73.6814. Niall Platt (2011-12)........................ 2362 .......................32.0 ..................... 73.8115. Doug Fortner (2009-10) ............................1920 ..............................26.0 ...........................73.8516. Charles Thurn (1955-56) ...........................1182 ..............................16.0 ...........................73.8817. Josh Sandman (2006-07) ..........................2513 ..............................34.0 ...........................73.9118. Chris Walker (2010-11) .............................2218 ..............................30.0 ...........................73.9319. Max Scodro (2009-10)...............................1997 ..............................27.0 ...........................73.9620. Willie Kent (spring 1998) ..........................1037 ..............................14.0 ...........................74.0721. Cole Isban (2004-05) .................................2670 ..............................36.0 ...........................74.1722. Alex Kent (2000-01) ..................................2077 ..............................28.0 ...........................74.18 Todd Vernon (1999-00) .............................2077 ..............................28.0 ...........................74.1824. Scott Gustafson (2003-04) ........................2598 ..............................35.0 ...........................74.2325. Doug Fortner (2008-09) ............................2450 ..............................33.0 ...........................74.2426. Paul McNamara (2010-11) ............... 2006 .......................27.0 ..................... 74.30 Bob Wilson (1968-69) ...............................1003 ..............................13.5 ...........................74.3028. Chris Walker (2011-12) .............................2378 ..............................32.0 ...........................74.3129. John Lundgren (1979-80) .........................1116 ..............................15.0 ...........................74.4030. Jeff Chen (2008-09) ..................................1786 ..............................24.0 ...........................74.42

Individual Records

Scott Gustafson ranks historically in both career stroke average (75.01), as well as season stroke average in ’05-’06 (73.53).

Bob Wilson ranks 14th in Notre Dame history with a 74.99 career stroke average.

Niall Platt is second on Notre Dame’s career strokes average with a 73.61 mark

through his sophomore season.

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Points In a Season (1930-64)1. Tom Grace (1959-60) ..........................................................................................................64.002. Christie Flanagan (1959-60) ...............................................................................................60.503. Tom Garside (1956-57) .......................................................................................................58.004. Bob Ferrel (1960-61) ...........................................................................................................54.005. Charles Thurn (1956-57) .....................................................................................................51.756. Jim Mrus (1956-57) .............................................................................................................50.007. Lloyd Syron (1956-57) .........................................................................................................48.508. Frank Hurd (1957-58) .........................................................................................................47.009. Frank Hurd (1958-59) .........................................................................................................46.00

Career Team-Leading Tournament Efforts (since 1968) 1. Max Scodro (2008-12)..............................................................................................................19 Cole Isban (2003-07) ................................................................................................................193. Steve Ratay (1998-02) .............................................................................................................184. Pat Mohan (1987-90) ...............................................................................................................165. Scott Gustafson (2002-06) .......................................................................................................146. Bryan Weeks (1994-98) ...........................................................................................................137. Doug Fortner (2006-10) ...........................................................................................................128. Josh Sandman (2005-10) .........................................................................................................10 Mark Baldwin (2002-06) ..........................................................................................................10 Brian Donohoe (1993-97) ........................................................................................................10 Chris Dayton (1990-93) ............................................................................................................10 Doug Giorgio (1987-89) ...........................................................................................................10 John Lundgren (1977-80) ........................................................................................................1014. Todd Vernon (1996-00) ..............................................................................................................9 Paul Koprowski (1974-76) .........................................................................................................916. Eric Deutsch (2002-06) ...............................................................................................................8 Joel Hepler (1993-97) ................................................................................................................8 John O’Donovan (1983-86) ........................................................................................................8 Jeff Burda (1973-75) ..................................................................................................................8

Low Rounds (since 1962-sorted by strokes)1. Mark Baldwin, vs. TCU (1st), 2004-05 ......................................................63 ............................. -72. Doug Fortner, FAU Spring Break Championship (1st), 2009-10 ..............64 ............................. -7 Mike O’Connell Sr., 1962-63 .....................................................................644. Niall Platt, Firestone Invitational (1st), 2010-11 ......................65 ........................ -7 Tom Usher, NCAA Central Regional (2nd), 2011-12 .................................65 ............................. -66. Paul McNamara, Gopher Invitational (1st), 2011-12 ................66 ........................ -6 Josh Sandman, Gopher Invitational (2nd), 2009-10 ...............................66 ............................. -6 Doug Fortner, BIG EAST Championship (3rd), 2008-09 ...........................66 ............................. -6 Cole Isban, CordeValle Collegiate (2nd), 2006-07 ....................................66 ............................. -6 Mark Baldwin, BIG EAST Championship (3rd), 2005-06 .........................66 ............................. -6 Todd Vernon, Air Force Invitational (1st), 1999-00 ..................................66 ............................. -6 Steve Ratay, Xavier Provident Invitational (1st), 2001-02 .......................66 ............................. -5 Josh Sandman, Aloha Purdue Collegiate Invit. (1st), 2006-07 ................66 ............................. -414. Paul McNamara, NCAA Southeast Regional (3rd), 2010-11 .......67 ........................ -5 Chris Walker, Lone Star Invitational (2nd), 2010-11 ................................67 ............................. -5 Max Scodro, Firestone Invitational (2nd), 2010-11 .................................67 ............................. -5 Max Scodro, John Dallio Memorial Invite* (2nd), 2008-09 .....................67 ............................. -5 Josh Sandman, Prestige at PGA WEST (3rd), 2006-07 .............................67 ............................. -5 Scott Gustafson, BIG EAST Championship (3rd), 2005-06 .......................67 ............................. -5 Cole Isban, Administaff Augusta State Invite (2nd), 2005-06 .................67 ............................. -5 Scott Gustafson, Prestige at PGA WEST (3rd), 2005-06 ...........................67 ............................. -5

Christie Flanagan rolled up 60.50 points for Notre Dame during the

1959-60 season.

Bryan Weeks is one of seven Notre Dame golfers to lead his team in tournament

efforts more than ten times.

Mike O’Connell Sr. is tied for the second lowest round of golf ever at Notre Dame,

shooting a 64 and going -7.


Individual RecordsLow Rounds (since 1962-sorted by strokes) (continued)

14. Tommy Balderston, John Dallio Memorial Inv.* (2nd), 2004-05 .............67 ............................. -5 Alex Kent, Legends of Indiana (1st), 2000-01 .........................................67 ............................. -5 Jeff Connell, Air Force Invitational (1st), 1999-00 ....................................67 ............................. -5 Willie Kent, Golden Ocala Invitational (1st), 1998-99 .............................67 ............................. -5 Doug Fortner, Mason Rudolph Championship (1st), 2009-10.................67 ............................. -4 Mark Baldwin, Nelson Invitational (1st), 2002-03 ..................................67 ............................. -4 Scott Gustafson, The Maxwell (3rd), 2005-06 .........................................67 ............................. -3 Bob Ferrel, vs. Detroit, 1961-62................................................................67

Low 36-Hole Tournaments (since 1963)1. Mike O’Connell Sr., vs. Northwestern/Ball State/Bellarmine, 1962-63 ..136 ............................ -52. Mark Baldwin, vs. TCU, 2004-05..............................................................137 ............................ -3 Mike O’Connell Sr., vs. Air Force/Western Illinois/Iowa, 1964-65 ...........1374. Willie Kent, Golden Ocala Invitational, 1998-99 ....................................138 ............................ -6 Doug Fortner, Mason Rudolph Championship, 2009-10 ........................138 ............................ -46. Eddie Peckels, Irish Invitational, 2007-08 ...............................................139 ............................ -17. Steve Ratay, Treasure Cove Classic, 2001-02 ...........................................140 ............................ -4 Tom Usher, Battle at the Warren, 2011-12 ..............................................140 ............................ -2 Josh Sandman, Mason Rudolph Championship, 2009-10 .....................140 ............................ -210 .Todd Vernon, BIG EAST Championship, 1997-98 ...................................141 ............................ -3 Josh Sandman, Irish Invitational, 2007-08 .............................................141 ........................... +1 Dustin Zhang, Irish Invitational, 2007-08 ...............................................141 ........................... +1 Bill Cvengros, 1967-68 ............................................................................141 Chuck Martinez, 1967-68 ........................................................................14115. Brandon Lunke, Wolverine Invitational, 2001-02 ...................................142 .............................E Chris Dayton, Indiana Intercollegiate (at Purdue), 1991-92 ...................142 .............................E Tyler Hock, Irish Invitational, 2007-08 ....................................................142 ........................... +2 Steve Ratay, FirstEnergy Intercollegiate, 2000-01 ..................................142 ........................... +2 Dave Knee, Purdue Invitational, 1977-78 ...............................................142 Bob Battaglia, Notre Dame Invitational, 1970-71 ..................................142 Bob Wilson, Ball State Tournament, 1968-69 .........................................142

Low 54-Hole Tournaments (since 1963)1. Max Scodro, NCAA Central Regional, 2011-12 ........................................208 ............................ -52. Max Scodro, Firestone Invitational, 2010-11 ..........................................209 ............................ -7 Cole Isban, Border Olympics, 2006-07 ....................................................209 ............................ -7 Doug Fortner, FAU Spring Break Championship, 2009-10 ......................209 ............................ -4 Jeff Connell, Marshall Invitational, 1997-98 ...........................................209 ............................ -46. Max Scodro, BIG EAST Championship, 2011-12 ......................................210 ............................ -6 Niall Platt, NCAA Southeast Regional, 2010-11 ......................210 ....................... -6 Doug Fortner, BIG EAST Championship, 2008-09 ...................................210 ............................ -6 Mark Baldwin, Lexus Naples Intercollegiate Invitational, 2005-06 ........210 ............................ -6 Mark Baldwin, Coca-Cola Duke Classic, 2005-06 ....................................210 ............................ -6 Cole Isban, Shoal Creek Intercollegiate, 2005-06 ....................................210 ............................ -6 Scott Gustafson, SMU/Stonebridge Invitational, 2003-04 .....................210 ............................ -6 Alex Kent, Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate, 2000-01 .........................210 ............................ -6 Steve Ratay, Xavier Provident Invitational, 2001-02 ...............................210 ............................ -3 Doug Fortner, Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, 2007-08 ....................210 .............................E16. Max Scodro, Linger Longer Invite, 2011-12 ............................................211 ............................ -5

NOTE: Statistics for some seasons are incomplete; these records are provided simply as a (growing) list, rather than as rankings; corrections and additions should be forwarded to Brent Henningfeld in the Notre Dame sports information office (574-631-7516) … players returning for 2012-13 listed in boldface … “B” team tournaments indicated with an asterisk (*).

Alex Kent is one of 10 Irish golfers ever to card a -6 in a single round.

Brandon Lunke finished the Wolverine Invitational at 142/E, tying him for 15th all-time in lowest scores

for 36 hole tournaments.

Bob Battaglia posted a 142 at the 1970-71 Notre Dame Invitational.

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Low 54-Hole Tournaments (since 1963) (continued) 16. Scott Gustafson, Coca-Cola Duke Classic, 2005-06..................................211 ............................ -5 Mark Baldwin, Nelson Invitational, 2002-03 ..........................................211 ............................ -2 Mark Baldwin, The Maxwell, 2005-06 ....................................................211 ........................... +120. Max Scodro, Schenkel Invite, 2011-12 ....................................................212 ............................ -4 Chris Walker, BIG EAST Championship, 2011-12 .....................................212 ............................ -4 Tom Usher, Firestone Invitational, 2010-11 ............................................212 ............................ -4 Tom Usher, St. Mary’s Invitational, 2010-11 ...........................................212 ............................ -4 Josh Sandman, Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational, 2007-08 .........................212 ............................ -4 Mark Baldwin, BIG EAST Championship, 2005-06 .................................212 ............................ -4 Steve Ratay, Wisconsin Invitational, 2000-01 .........................................212 ............................ -4 Todd Vernon, Air Force Invitational, 1999-00 ..........................................212 ............................ -4 Jeff Connell, Kentucky Invitational, 1998-99 .........................................212 ............................ -4 Niall Platt, Royal Oaks Intercollegiate, 2011-12 ......................................212 ............................ -1 Max Scodro, BIG EAST Championship, 2010-11 ......................................212 ............................ -1 Doug Fortner, St. Mary’s (Calif.) Invite, 2008-09 .....................................212 ............................ -1 Doug Fortner, Triumph at Pauma Valley, 2006-07 ..................................212 ............................ -1 Cole Isban, Nelson Invitational, 2003-04 ................................................212 ............................ -1 Tom Usher, Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic, 2010-11 ................................212 ........................... +2 Shane Sigsbee, Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational*, 2004-05 .....................212 ........................... +236. Paul McNamara, BIG EAST Championship, 2011-12 .................213 ....................... -3 Chris Walker, Lone Star Invitational, 2010-11 .........................................213 ............................ -3 Niall Platt, Lone Star Invitational, 2010-11 ............................213 ....................... -3 Max Scodro, BIG EAST Championship, 2008-09 ......................................213 ............................ -3 Max Scodro, UNCG Bridgestone Champ., 2008-09..................................213 ............................ -3 Tyler Hock, Coca-Cola Duke Classic, 2007-08 ..........................................213 ............................ -3 Josh Sandman, Coca-Cola Duke Classic, 2007-08 ...................................213 ............................ -3 Adam Gifford, BIG EAST Championship, 2006-07 ..................................213 ............................ -3 Cole Isban, BIG EAST Championship, 2006-07 ........................................213 ............................ -3 Cole Isban, CordeValle Collegiate, 2006-07 .............................................213 ............................ -3 Josh Sandman, Prestige at PGA WEST, 2006-07 .....................................213 ............................ -3 Scott Gustafson, BIG EAST Championship, 2005-06 ...............................213 ............................ -3 Cole Isban, BIG EAST Championship, 2005-06 ........................................213 ............................ -3 Cole Isban, Lexus Naples Intercollegiate Invitational, 2005-06 ..............213 ............................ -3 Tommy Balderston, John Dallio Memorial Invitational*, 2004-05 .........213 ............................ -3 Shane Sigsbee, BGSU/John Piper Intercollegiate*, 2004-05 ..................213 ............................ -3 Tommy Balderston, SMU/Stonebridge Invitational, 2002-03 ................213 ............................ -3 Brandon Lunke, Fresno Lexus Golf Classic, 2002-03 ...............................213 ............................ -3 Max Scodro, Royal Oaks Intercollegiate, 2011-12 ...................................213 .............................E Adam Gifford, Triumph at Pauma Valley, 2006-07 ..................................213 .............................E Shane Sigsbee, The Nelson Invitational, 2003-04 ...................................213 .............................E Steve Ratay, Xavier Invitational, 1999-00 ..............................................213 .............................E Max Scodro, Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic, 2011-12 ..............................213 ........................... +3 Max Scodro, Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic, 2010-11 ..............................213 ........................... +3 Eric Deutsch, Nelson Invitational, 2004-05 .............................................213 ........................... +6 Cole Isban, Nelson Invitational, 2004-05 ................................................213 ........................... +6

NOTE: Statistics for some seasons are incomplete; these records are provided simply as a (growing) list, rather than as rankings; corrections and additions should be forwarded to Brent Henningfeld in the Notre Dame sports information office (574-631-7516). Players returning for 2012-13 season listed in boldface // * - indicates “B” team tournament.

Tommy Balderson helped lead the Irish with a 213/-3 at the SMU/Stonebridge

Invitational in 2003.

Mark Baldwin holds four of the top 20 54-hole tournament scores for

the Irish since 1963.

Jeff Connell’s score of 209 (-4) at the 1997-98 Marshall Invitational set a 54-hole

school record at the time, breaking the previous mark by seven strokes.


Top Season Count-Four Stroke Averages (since 1980) 1. 2010-11 ...............................................................................................................291.50 2. 2011-12 ...............................................................................................................291.59 3. 2005-06 ...............................................................................................................292.97 4. 2009-10 ...............................................................................................................294.41 5. 2007-08 ...............................................................................................................295.27 6. 2006-07 ...............................................................................................................295.71 7. 2008-09 ...............................................................................................................297.97 8. 1999-00 ...............................................................................................................298.29 9. 1997-98 ...............................................................................................................298.33 10. 2000-01 ...............................................................................................................298.75 11. 1998-99 ...............................................................................................................299.15 12. 2004-05 ...............................................................................................................299.89 13. 1979-80 ...............................................................................................................300.07 14. 2002-03 ...............................................................................................................300.14

Top Season Point Totals (1930-64) 1. 1961-62 ...............................................................................................................378.00 2. 1962-63 ...............................................................................................................363.50 3. 1957-58 ...............................................................................................................325.75 4. 1956-57 ...............................................................................................................317.50 5. 1958-59 ...............................................................................................................308.00

Top Season Points Per Round Averages (1930-64) 1. 1963-64 .................................................................................................................24.38 2. 1957-58 .................................................................................................................21.72 3. 1956-57 .................................................................................................................21.17 4. 1960-61 .................................................................................................................19.36 5. 1948-49 .................................................................................................................19.17 6. 1955-56 .................................................................................................................19.15 7. 1962-63 .................................................................................................................19.13

Top Season Point Margins (1930-64) 1. 1957-58 ...............................................................................................................152.50 2. 1963-64 ...............................................................................................................150.00 3. 1956-57 ...............................................................................................................146.00 4. 1959-60 ...............................................................................................................106.00 5. 1962-63 ...............................................................................................................103.00 6. 1930-31 .................................................................................................................99.00

Top Dual Meet Records (1930-68) 1. 1930-31 ....................................................................................................... 8-0 (1.000) 2. 1933-34 ....................................................................................................... 7-0 (1.000) 3. 1932-33 ....................................................................................................... 6-0 (1.000) 4. 1929-30 ....................................................................................................... 5-0 (1.000) 5. 1941-42 ....................................................................................................11-0-1 (.958) 6. 1935-36 ..........................................................................................................9-1 (.900) 7. 1934-35 ..........................................................................................................9-1 (.900) 8. 1965-66 ....................................................................................................... 16-2 (.889)

Top 54-Hole Tournament Scores (since 1966-sorted by strokes) BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2005-06 .............................................................842 .............. -22 Firestone Invitational (par 72), 2010-11 ..................................................................850 .............. -14 BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2011-12 .............................................................852 .............. -12 The Maxwell (par 70), 2005-06 ...............................................................................853 ............ +13 Nelson Invitational (par 69), 2004-05......................................................................854 ............ +26 BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2006-07 .............................................................856 ................ -8 Coca-Cola Duke Classic (par 72), 2007-08 ................................................................857 ................ -7 NCAA Central Regional (par 71), 2011-12 ...............................................................859 ...............+7 Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (par 70), 2010-11 .....................................................859 ............ +19 St. Mary’s Invitational (par 72), 2010-11 .................................................................861 ................ -3 Lone Star Invitational (par 72), 2010-11 .................................................................862 ................ -2 Triumph at Pauma Valley (par 71), 2006-07 ............................................................863 ............ +11 Nelson Invitational (par 71), 2003-04......................................................................863 ............ +11 NCAA Southeast Regional (par 72), 2010-11 ..........................................................865 ...............+1 Border Olympics (par 72), 2006-07..........................................................................865 ...............+1 Coca-Cola Duke Classic (par 72), 2005-06 ................................................................865 ...............+1 Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (par 71), 2011-12 ..........................................................865 ............ +13 Kent Cobra Collegiate (par 70), 1998-99 ..................................................................866 ............ +26 Air Force Invitational (par 72), 1999-00 ...................................................................868 ...............+4 CordeValle Collegiate (par 72), 2006-07 ..................................................................869 ...............+5 Saint Mary’s (CA) Invite (par 71), 2008-09 ...............................................................869 ............ +17 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (par 70), 2009-10 ..............................................870 ............ +30 Lexus Naples Intercollegiate Invitational (par 72), 2005-06....................................872 ...............+8 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate (par 72), 2005-06 .........................................................872 ...............+8 Xavier Invitational (par 71), 1999-00 .......................................................................872 ............ +20 BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2008-09 .............................................................873 ...............+9 SMU/Stonebridge Invitational (par 72), 2002-03....................................................873 ...............+9 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (par 72), 2000-01 .............................................873 ...............+9 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (par 72), 1997-98 .............................................873 ...............+9 Xavier Provident Invitational (par 71), 2001-02 ......................................................873 ............ +21 BIG EAST Championship (par 71), 2009-10 .............................................................874 ............ +22 Aloha Purdue Collegiate Invitational (par 70), 2006-07 ..........................................874 ............ +34 Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate (par 72), 2008-09 ...................................................876 ............ +12 BIG EAST Championship (par 71), 2010-11 .............................................................876 ............ +24 BIG EAST Championship (par 70), 2003-04 .............................................................876 ............ +36 Nelson Invitational (par 71), 2002-03......................................................................877 ............ +25 NCAA Central Regional (par 70), 2004-05 ...............................................................877 ............ +37

Top 36-Hole Tournament Scores (since 1966) Mason Rudolph Championship (par 71), 2009-10 ..................................................562 ................ -6 Battle at the Warren (par 71), 2011-12....................................................................564 ................ -4 Irish Invitational (par 70), 2007-08 ..........................................................................570 ............ +10 Notre Dame Invitational (par 71), 1967-68 .............................................................581 ............ +13 vs. TCU (par 70), 2004-05 .........................................................................................581 ............ +21 Indianapolis Intercollegiate, 1977-78 ......................................................................582 Big Red Classic (par 72), 2002-03 ............................................................................584 ...............+8 Butler Spring Invitational (par 71), 1997-98 ...........................................................584 ............ +16 Indiana Intercollegiate (@Purdue) (par 71), 1991-92 ............................................585 ............ +17 FirstEnergy Intercollegiate (par 70), 2000-01 ..........................................................585 ............ +25 Indiana Intercollegiate (@ Purdue) (par 71), 1992-93 ............................................588 ............ +20 Michigan State Invitational, 1978-79 ......................................................................588

Team Records

he 2010-11 men’s golf team holds the Irish record for season count-four stroke averages at 291.50, as they made their way to a BIG EAST Championship Title.

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Top Rounds (since 1966-sorted by strokes) BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), 2005-06..................................................272 .............. -16 Air Force Invitational (1st rd, par 72), 1999-2000 ....................................................275 .............. -13 Mason Rudolph Championship (1st rd, par 72), 2009-10 .......................................277 .............. -13 BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), 2006-07..................................................278 .............. -10 NCAA Central Regional (2nd rd, par 71), 2011-12 ...................................................278 ................ -6 Nelson Invitational (1st rd, par 69), 2004-05 ...........................................................279 ...............+3 Lone Star Invitational (2nd rd, par 72), 2010-11 .....................................................280 ................ -8 The Firestone Invitational (2nd rd, par 72), 2010-11 ...............................................280 ................ -8 St. Mary’s Invitational (1st rd, par 72), 2010-11 ......................................................281 ................ -7 BIG EAST Championship (1st rd, par 72), 2005-06 ..................................................281 ................ -7 Battle at the Warren (1st rd, par 71), 2011-12 .........................................................281 ................ -3 Battle at the Warren (1st rd, par 71), 2010-11 .........................................................281 ................ -3 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic (1st rd, par 70), 2010-11 ...................................281 ...............+1 The Maxwell (3rd rd, par 70), 2005-06 ....................................................................281 ...............+1 BIG EAST Championship (3rd rd, par 72), 2011-12 ..................................................282 ................ -6 Gopher Invitational (1st rd, par 72), 2011-12 ..........................................................282 ................ -6 Prestige at PGA WEST (3rd rd, par 72), 2006-07 ......................................................282 ................ -6 Xavier Invitational (2nd rd, par 71), 1999-2000 ......................................................282 ................ -2 Irish Invitational (1st rd, par 70), 2007-08 ...............................................................282 ...............+2 The Maxwell (2nd rd, par 70), 2005-06 ...................................................................282 ...............+2 NCAA Central Regional (3rd rd, par 70), 2004-05 ....................................................282 ...............+2 vs. TCU (1st rd, par 70), 2004-05 ..............................................................................282 ...............+2 Battle at the Warren (2nd rd, par 71), 2011-12 .......................................................283 ................ -1 Xavier Provident Invitational (1st rd, par 71), 2001-02 ...........................................283 ................ -1 Marshall Invitational (3rd rd, par 71), 1997-98 .......................................................283 ................ -1 Aloha Purdue Collegiate Invitational (1st rd, par 70), 2006-07 ...............................283 ...............+3 at Northern Illinois (2nd rd, par 70), 1967-68 .........................................................283 ...............+3 BIG EAST Championship (1st rd, par 72), 2011-12 ..................................................284 ................ -4 The Firestone Invitational (1st rd, par 72), 2010-11 ................................................284 ................ -4 The Invite at Kiawah (2nd rd, par 72), 2010-11 .......................................................284 ................ -4 Palmas del Mar Inter. (2nd rd, par 72), 2008-09 ......................................................284 ................ -4 Coca-Cola Duke Classic (3rd rd, par 72), 2007-08 ....................................................284 ................ -4 Border Olympics (1st rd, par 72), 2006-07 ...............................................................284 ................ -4 Big Red Classic (2nd rd, par 72), 2002-03 ................................................................284 ................ -4 Legends of Indiana (2nd rd, par 72), 1994-95 .........................................................284 ................ -4 Kent Cobra Collegiate (3rd rd, par 70), 1998-99 ......................................................284 ...............+4 Nelson Invitational (1st rd, par 71), 2002-03 ...........................................................285 ...............+1

Top Tournament Titles (min. 10-team field, some count-5) Air Force Invitational (par 72), 1999-00 ...............................................................1st of 24 ..........868 Louisville Intercollegiate (par 72), 1999-00 .........................................................1st of 18 ..........593 Butler Spring Invitational (par 71), 1996-97 .......................................................1st of 18 ..........612 SMU/Stonebridge Invitational (par 72), 2003-04................................................1st of 17 ..........882 Legends of Indiana Intercollegiate (par 72), 1999-00 ....................................... T-1st of 16 .........878 Butler Spring Invitational (par 71), 1997-98 .......................................................1st of 16 ..........584 Indiana Intercollegiate, 1978-79 .........................................................................1st of 16 ..........598 St. Mary’s Invitational, 2010-11 ...........................................................................1st of 15 ..........861 Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, 2009-10 ........................................................1st of 15 ..........870 Notre Dame Invitational, 1982-83 .......................................................................1st of 15 ..........295 NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tulane Invitational (par 72), 2004-05 ..................................*1st of 14 .........893 Notre Dame Invitational, 1984-85 .......................................................................1st of 14 ..........304 BIG EAST Championship, 2011-12 .......................................................................1st of 12 ..........852 The Match Play, 2011-12......................................................................................1st of 12 .......... 4-0 BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2010-11 .........................................................1st of 12 ..........876 BIG EAST Championship (par 72), 2005-06 ........................................................*1st of 12 .........842 Cleveland State Classic (par 71), 1995-96 ........................................................... 1st of 11 ..........899 Michigan State Invitational (par 71), 1985-86 ....................................................1st of 11 ..........297 Indianapolis Invitational, 1980-81.......................................................................1st of 11 ..........608 NCAA Championship, 1943-44 ............................................................................1st of 11 ..........311 Glen Oaks Classic (par 72), 1987-88 .....................................................................1st of 10 ..........314 Notre Dame Invitational, 1985-86 .......................................................................1st of 10 ..........290 * - won in playoff

Top Second-Place Finishes (min. 13-team field, some count-5) Yale Intercollegiate (par 70), 1995-96 ................................................................2nd of 27 ..........612 Louisville Intercollegiate (par 72), 1998-99 ........................................................2nd of 20 ..........609 UK-Johnny Owens Invitational (par 72), 1997-98 ..............................................2nd of 20 ..........888 UK-Johnny Owens Invitational (par 72), 1998-99 ..............................................2nd of 18 ..........881 Triumph at Pauma Valley (par 71), 2006-07 .......................................................2nd of 16 ..........863 Treasure Coast Classic (par 72), 1999-00 .............................................................2nd of 15 .........918 Indiana Intercollegiate (par 71), 1992-93...........................................................2nd of 15 ..........588 Indiana Intercollegiate (par 72), 1987-88...........................................................2nd of 15 ..........629 Ball State Invitational, 1979-80 ..........................................................................2nd of 15 ..........296 Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (par 70), 2010-11 ................................................2nd of 14 ..........859 Rice Intercollegiate (par 72), 2003-04 .............................................................. T-2nd of 14 ........900 Purdue Invitational, 1976-77 ..............................................................................2nd of 14 ..........591 The Firestone Invitational (par 72), 2010-11 ......................................................2nd of 13 ..........850 The Tillinghast (par 70), 2003-04........................................................................2nd of 13 ..........592 Indianapolis Invitational, 1978-79......................................................................2nd of 13 ..........304

NOTE: Count-five scores have been converted to count-four when possible; team scores from “B” tournaments do not qualify.

Steve Ratay was an anchor for the ‘99-‘00 squad that holds three of the top-five tournament titles in Notre Dame history with respect to tournament field size.


NCAA HistoryNotre Dame has qualified for postseason competition 34 times and won the NCAA title in 1944, in addition to a runner-up showing in 1937,

third-place finishes in 1931, ’33, ’36 and ’51 and 19 finishes in the top 10. In 1989, the NCAA introduced a regional format (27 teams at three sites), with the top 10 teams advancing to the 30-team NCAA Championship final.

Year Host School Site (location) ND Finish Score1930 Oakmont C.C. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 4th 767 1931 Olympia Fields C.C. (Chicago, Ill.) 3rd 6271933 Buffalo C.C. (Buffalo, N.Y.) 3rd 6241934 Cleveland C.C. (Cleveland, Ohio) 4th 6231935 Congressional C.C. (Washington, D.C.) 7th 6421936 North Shore C.C. (Chicago, Ill.) 3rd 6301937 Oakmont C.C. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 2nd 6491938 Louisville C.C. (Louisville, Ky.) 6th 6201939 Drake Wakonda C.C. (Des Moines, Iowa) 10th 6331940 Vermont Ewanok C.C. (Manchester, Vt.) 15th 6441941 Ohio State Ohio State C.C. (Columbus, Ohio) 8th 6171942 Notre Dame South Bend C.C. (South Bend, Ind.) 8th 6121943 Chicago Olympia Fields C.C. (Chicago, Ill.) 7th 6561944 Toledo Inverness C.C. (Toledo, Ohio) 1st 3111945 Ohio State Ohio State G.C. (Columbus, Ohio) 4th 6331946 Princeton Springdale G.C. (Princeton, N.J.) 6th 6211947 Michigan Michigan G.C. (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 12th 6351951 Ohio State Ohio State G.C. (Columbus, Ohio) 3rd 6041952 Purdue Purdue G.C. (Lafayette, Ind.) 16th 6311953 Colorado Broadmoor G.C. (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 7th 5911956 Ohio State Ohio State G.C. (Columbus, Ohio) 6th 6071957 Colorado Broadmoor G.C. (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 14th 6321958 Williams Taconic Club (Williamstown, Mass.) 12th 6231960 Colorado Broadmoor G.C. (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 11th 6201961 Purdue Purdue G.C. (Lafayette, Ind.) 14th 6111962 Duke Duke G.C. (Durham, N.C.) 17th 6381963 Wichita State Wichita C.C. (Wichita, Kan.) 15th 6061964 Colorado Broadmoor G.C. (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 4th 6001965 Tennessee Holston Hills G.C. (Knoxville, Tenn.) 18th 6101966 Stanford Stanford G.C. (Stanford, Calif.) 11th 6082004 Purdue* Kampen G.C. (West Lafayette, Ind.) 12th 9142005 Notre Dame* Warren G.C. (Notre Dame, Ind.) T-13th 8772006 UCF** Lake Nona G.& C.C. (Orlando, Fla.) 17th 8972008^ Ohio State* Ohio State Scarlet G.C. (Columbus, Ohio) — —2011 Florida# Golden Ocala G.C. (Ocala, Fla.) 9th 8652012 Michigan* U-M Golf Course (Ann Arbor, Fla.) T-6th 859

* - NCAA Central Regional // ** - NCAA East Regional // # - NCAA Southeast Regional^ - Notre Dame sent individual qualifier to regional (Josh Sandman 2008)

Tom Grace advanced to the third round of the NCAAs in 1961 and 1962.

Johnny Banks shared medalist honors at the 1933 NCAAs.

Bill Redmond advanced to the third round of the 1931 NCAA championship.

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2008 NCAA Central RegionalColumbus, Ohio – May 15-17, 2006

Ohio State Scarlet Golf Course – par 71, 7,420 yards

Hosted by Ohio State

PlaceNotre Dame Indivdual Rounds Final Score (out of 141)Josh Sandman 79-75-75 229/+16 T-65th

2011 NCAA Southeast RegionalOcala, Fla. – May 19-21, 2011

Golden Ocala Golf Course – par 72, 6,994 yardsHosted by Florida

Team Rounds Final1. Florida 282-287-277 846/-182. Augusta State 290-275-287 852/-123. Kennesaw State 290-281-282 853/-114. NC State 284-285-286 855/-95. Arkansas 283-287-286 856/-86. Missouri 294-290-274 858/-67. Baylor 284-286-289 859/-58. Georgia Southern 285-286-289 860/-49. Notre Dame 288-290-287 865/+1T10. Central Florida 298-286-289 873/+9 Oregon 285-291-297 873/+9 SE Louisiana 290-283-300 873/+913. Jacksonville State 294-292-318 904/+4014. Jackson State 325-311-307 943/+79

PlaceNotre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score (out of 75)Niall Platt 68-69-73 210/-6 T-10thPaul McNamara 72-77-67 216/E T-24thJeff Chen 74-71-74 219/+3 T-33rdMax Scodro 74-76-73 223/+7 T-50thChris Walker 75-74-74 223/+7 T-50th

2012 NCAA Central RegionalAnn Arbor, Mich. – May 17-19, 2012

U-M Golf Course – par 71, 6,723 yardsHosted by Michigan

Team Rounds Final1. USC 289-272-280 841/-112. Oregon 288-274-280 842/-103. Kent State 286-276-282 844/-84. Virginia 287-281-278 846/-65. TCU 278-284-287 849/-3T6. Notre Dame 291-278-290 859/+7 N.C. State 290-282-287 859/+78. Oklahoma State 290-283-290 863/+119. Kennesaw State 287-290-291 868/+1610. Purdue 291-293-291 875/+2311. Baylor 296-297-289 882/+3012. Ohio State 305-297-293 895/+4313. Navy 322-306-303 931/+79

PlaceNotre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score (out of 75)Max Scodro 70-69-69 208/-5 T-7thTom Usher 79-65-73 217/+4 34thPaul McNamara 70-72-76 218/+5 T-35thChris Walker 72-75-78 225/+12 T-56thNiall Platt 81-72-72 225/+12 T-56th

2004 NCAA Central RegionalWest Lafayette, Ind. – May 20-22, 2004

Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Kampen Course) – par 72, 7,259 yards

Hosted by Purdue

Team Rounds Final1. Kentucky 298-285-299 882/+182. Oklahoma State 287-298-308 893/+293. Oklahoma 305-294-297 896/+324. Texas A&M 292-303-304 899/+35T5. Texas 298-296-307 901/+37 TCU 305-297-299 901/+377. Purdue 295-302-308 905/+418. Wichita State 302-300-306 908/+449. SMU 302-299-308 909/+4510. Kent State 301-305-304 910/+4611. Minnesota 302-303-306 911/+4712. Notre Dame 310-297-307 914/+5013. Texas Tech 317-296-304 917/+5314. Ohio State 302-310-306 918/+5415. Kansas State 300-305-318 923/+5916. Kansas 315-300-311 926/+6217. Arkansas 314-307-310 931/+67T18. Illinois 309-320-304 933/+69 Tulsa 314-306-313 933/+69T20. Colorado 304-307-323 934/+70 Indiana 306-308-320 934/+70 Lamar 309-313-312 934/+7023. Xavier 312-316-312 940/+7624. Western Illinois 323-323-312 958/+9425. Baylor 321-317-323 961/+9726. Princeton 323-318-333 974/+11027. Jackson State 333-337-330 1000/+136

PlaceNotre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score (out of 141)Eric Deutsch 76-71-79 226/+10 T-27thMark Baldwin 81-72-74 227/+11 T-30thScott Gustafson 75-75-79 229/+13 T-38thCole Isban 78-85-75 238/+22 T-97thTommy Balderston 82-79-86 247/+31 T-125th

2005 NCAA Central RegionalNotre Dame, Ind. – May 19-21, 2005

The Warren Golf Course – par 70, 7,011 yardsHosted by Notre Dame

Team Rounds Final1. Augusta State 284-284-281 849/+92. Oklahoma State 282-283-293 858/+183. Texas A&M 290-291-282 863/+23T4. Tulsa 287-294-285 866/+26 Kentucky 288-292-286 866/+26T6. Arkansas 295-297-278 870/+30 Missouri 285-293-292 870/+308. SMU 288-299-286 873/+339. Texas 290-290-294 874/+34T10. Purdue 291-288-296 875/+35 Wichita State 298-282-295 875/+3512. Lamar 297-290-289 876/+36T13. Notre Dame 393-302-282 877/+37 Kansas 289-294-294 877/+37 Michigan State 289-296-292 877/+3716. Minnesota 293-293-292 878/+38T17. Kent State 290-294-296 880/+40 TCU 292-293-295 880/+40 Baylor 304-292-284 880/+40

20. Kansas State 299-291-291 881/+4121. Texas Tech 287-306-290 883/+4322. Oklahoma 306-295-286 887/+4723. Xavier 295-309-284 888/+4824. IUPUI 311312-290 913/+7325. Loyola College 312-304-306 922/+8226. Detroit 304-307-312 923/+8327. Jackson State 310-316-308 934/+94

PlaceNotre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score (out of 141)Eric Deutsch 73-74-68 215/+5 T-20thCole Isban 73-73-71 217/+7 T-30thMark Baldwin 72-77-71 220/+10 T-50thMike King 75-78-72 225/+15 T-88thScott Gustafson 85-81-77 243/+33 138th

2006 NCAA East RegionalOrlando, Fla. – May 18-20, 2006Lake Nona Golf and Country Club – par 72, 7,179 yardsHosted by Central Florida

Team Rounds Final1. Wake Forest 285-296-283 864/E2. Georgia 284-294-287 865/+13. Texas Tech 289-293-291 873/+94. North Carolina 294-291-289 874/+10T5. Coastal Carolina 301-288-288 877/+13 Charlotte 299-290-288 877/+137. UCLA 292-300-286 878/+148. Auburn 296-294-289 879/+159. South Carolina 304-293-284 881/+1710. UNLV 287-293-304 884/+20T11. Georgia State 298-298-295 891/+27 Georgia Southern 295-307-289 891/+27 Indiana 299-305-287 891/+2714. Florida State 302-308-283 893/+29T15. Southern Cal 298-294-303 895/+31 Jacksonville 297-305-293 895/+3117. Notre Dame 300-308-289 897/+3318. Tennessee 310-293-298 901/+3719. Rhode Island 288-313-306 907/+43T20. Maryland 305-312-298 915/+51 Western Illinois 298-315-302 915/+5122. Liberty 310-303-304 917/+5323. George Washington 307-307-308 922/+5824. Wichita State 311-315-297 923/+5925. Richmond 309-316-303 928/+6426. Binghamton 312-324-306 942/+7827. Army 314-326-317 957/+93

PlaceNotre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score (out of 141)Cole Isban 79-77-68 224/+8 T-52ndJosh Sandman 75-77-73 225/+9 T-59thMark Baldwin 75-79-72 226/+10 T-68thScott Gustafson 72-77-80 229/+13 T-82ndTommy Balderston 78-77-76 231/+15 T-95th

NCAA Results Since 1990


NCAA Tournament Record Book Since 1990

Niall Platt’s 210 (-6) at the 2011 NCAA Southeast Regional ranks as the lowest tournament total to-par for the Irish since the regional format was incepted in 1990.

Eric Deutsch set the bar for the Irish at NCAA regional competition, carding a 215 (+5) in 2005 at the NCAA Central Regional.

Top Team 54-Hole Scores Year Score1. 2012 859/+72. 2011 865/+13. 2005 877/+374. 2006 897/+335. 2004 914/+50

Lowest Team Rounds (By Stroke)Year Round Score To-Par1. 2012 Second 278 -62. 2005 Third 282 +23. 2011 Third 287 -14. 2011 First 288 E5. 2006 Third 289 +16. 2012 Third 290 +67. 2012 First 291 +78. 2004 Second 297 +99. 2006 First 300 +1210. 2005 Second 302 +22

Lowest Team Rounds (By Par) Year Round To-Par Score 1. 2012 Second -6 2782. 2011 Third -1 2873. 2011 First E 2884. 2006 Third +1 2895. 2005 Third +2 282 2011 Second +2 2907. 2012 Third +6 2908. 2012 First +7 2919. 2004 Second +9 29710. 2006 First +12 300

Top Individual 54-Hole Scores Name Year Score Place1. Max Scodro 2012 208 T-7th2. Niall Platt 2011 210 T-10th3. Eric Deutsch 2005 215 T-20th4. Paul McNamara 2011 216 T-24th5. Cole Isban 2005 217 T-30th Tom Usher 2012 217 34th7. Paul McNamara 2012 218 T-35th8. Jeff Chen 2011 219 T-33rd9. Mark Baldwin 2005 220 T-50th10. Max Scodro 2011 223 T-50th Chris Walker 2011 223 T-50th

Lowest Rounds (By Stroke) Name Year Round Score To-Par1. Tom Usher 2012 Second 65 -62. Paul McNamara 2011 Third 67 -53. Niall Platt 2011 First 68 -4 Cole Isban 2006 Third 68 -4 Eric Deutsch 2005 Third 68 -26. Niall Platt 2011 Second 69 -3 Max Scodro 2012 Second 69 -2 Max Scodro 2012 Third 69 -29. Max Scodro 2012 First 70 -1 Paul McNamara 2012 First 70 -111. Eric Deutsch 2004 Second 71 -1 Jeff Chen 2011 Second 71 -1 Cole Isban 2005 Third 71 +1 Mark Baldwin 2005 Third 71 +1

Lowest Round (By Par) Name Year Round To-Par Score1. Tom Usher 2012 Second -6 652. Paul McNamara 2011 Third -5 673. Niall Platt 2011 First -4 68 Cole Isban 2006 Third -4 685. Niall Platt 2011 Second -3 696. Eric Deutsch 2005 Third -2 68 Max Scodro 2012 Second -2 69 Max Scodro 2012 Third -2 699. Max Scodro 2012 First -1 70 Paul McNamara 2012 First -1 70 Eric Deutsch 2004 Second -1 71 Jeff Chen 2011 Second -1 71

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2000 BIG EAST Championship

Starting with the 1999-2000 year, the BIG EAST Championship moved

to the spring season, thus there was no 1999 BIG EAST Championship

Notre Dame, Ind. – April 29-30, 2000The Warren Golf Course – par 71, 6,744 yards

Hosted by Notre Dame Teams Rounds Final Score1. Seton Hall 290-290 580/+122. Rutgers 302-289 591/+233. Notre Dame 304-290 594/+264. St. John’s 297-300 597/+295. Villanova 309-297 606/+386. Connecticut 306-308 614/+467. Georgetown 311-316 627/+598. Providence 317-315 632/+649. Boston College 309-328 637/+69

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceAlex Kent* 77-68 145/+3 T-5thSteve Ratay 70-77 147/+5 T-9thTodd Vernon 78-71 149/+7 T-14thJeff Connell 79-75 154/+12 T-20thAdam Anderson 80-76 156/+14 26th

2001 BIG EAST ChampionshipEast Providence, R.I. – April 27-28, 2001

Metacomet Country Club – par 70, 6,464 yardsHosted by BIG EAST Conference

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Virginia Tech 291-297-287 875/+352. St. John’s 304-286-294 884/+443. Rutgers 300-304-293 897/+574. Georgetown 305-296-299 900/+605. Notre Dame 307-305-290 902/+626. Seton Hall 298-300-306 904/+64

1995 BIG EAST ChampionshipPotomac, Md. – September 30-October 1, 1995

TPC-Avenel – par 71, 6,987 yardsHosted by Georgetown

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 300-293 593/+252. Connecticut 287-311 598/+303. Georgetown 308-305 613/+45T4. Seton Hall 302-314 616/+48 St. John’s 305-311 616/+486. Boston College 311-318 629/+617. Villanova 310-324 634/+668. Rutgers 319-320 639/+719. Providence 324-328 652/+84

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceBill Moore 72-71 143/+1 1stBrian Donohoe 76-73 149/+7 T-4thBryan Weeks 75-74 149/+7 T-4thJoel Hepler 77-75 152/+10 T-13thBrad Stanis 82-79 161/+19 T-30th

1996 BIG EAST ChampionshipPotomac, Md. – September 28-29, 1996


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 289-306 595/+272. Georgetown 301-295 596/+283. Seton Hall 300-312 612/+444. Villanova 304-314 618/+505. St. John’s 317-316 633/+656. Rutgers 318-319 637/+697. Boston College 314-331 645/+778. Connecticut 315-331 646/+789. Providence 316-333 649/+81

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceBrad Hardin 70-74 144/+2 2ndBrian Donohoe 70-81 151/+9 T-6thJoel Hepler 78-74 152/+10 T-8thBryan Weeks 71-83 154/+12 T-11thDoug Diemer 79-77 156/+14 N/A

1997 BIG EAST ChampionshipSouth Bend, Ind. – September 28-29, 1997Blackthorn Golf Club – par 72, 7,105 yards

Hosted by Notre Dame Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 293-302 595/+192. Seton Hall 315-312 627/+51T3. Connecticut 318-311 629/+53 Georgetown 307-322 629/+53 St. John’s 311-318 629/+536. Villanova 310-322 632/+567. Boston College 315-321 636/+608. Providence 318-325 643/+679. Rutgers 332-320 652/+76

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceTodd Vernon 70-71 141/-3 1stBrad Stanis 75-73 148/+4 3rdBryan Weeks 72-79 151/+7 4thBrad Hardin 79-79 148/+14 12thJeff Connell 76-88 164/+20 29th

1998 BIG EAST ChampionshipPotomac, Md. – November 1-2, 1998


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Georgetown 303-311 614/+46T2. Notre Dame 312-305 617/+49 St. John’s 313-304 617/+494. Seton Hall 308-314 622/+545. Connecticut 322-324 646/+786. Rutgers 325-324 649/+817. Boston College 326-324 650/+828. Villanova 324-333 657/+899. Providence 342-337 679/+111

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceWillie Kent* 78-70 148/+6 2ndKyle Monfort* 75-77 152/+10 4thBrad Hardin 77-81 158/+16 13thJeff Connell 83-78 161/+19 21stTodd Vernon 82-80 162/+20 24th

BIG EAST Results

Mike King played a major role as a freshman, helping the Irish claim victory at the 1995 BIG

EAST Championship.

Adam Gifford helped the ’97 team to victory at the BIG EAST Championship, hosted by the Irish at the Blackthorn Gold Club.


Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceMark Baldwin* 75 75/+1 1stEric Deutsch* 77 77/+7 T-3rdCole Isban* 79 79/+9 T-7thMike King 80 80/+10 T-9thScott Gustafson 84 84/+14 T-21st

2006 BIG EAST ChampionshipDade City, Fla. – April 24-25, 2006

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club (South Course) – par 72, 7,031 yards

Hosted by South Florida

Teams Rounds Final ScoreT1. Notre Dame* 281-289-272 842/-22 Louisville* 279-279-284 842/-223. Marquette 285-278-283 846/-184. South Florida 289-284-292 865/+1T5. Cincinnati 300-295-284 879/+15 Villanova 297-289-293 879/+157. St. John’s 301-288-291 880/+168. DePaul 297-297-290 884/+209. Rutgers 298-201-291 890/+2610. Connecticut 308-286-297 891/+2711. Georgetown 302-297-297 896/+3212. Seton Hall 311-299-308 918/+54*Notre Dame won BIG EAST title in playoff

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceMark Baldwin* 69-77-66 212/-4 T-5thScott Gustafson 75-71-67 213/-3 T-8thCole Isban 70-72-71 213/-3 T-8thTommy Balderston 72-75-68 215/-1 T-13thJosh Sandman 70-71-76 217/+1 T-20th

2007 BIG EAST ChampionshipSimpsonville, Ky. – April 22-24, 2006Cardinal Club – par 72, 7,036 yards

Hosted by Louisville Teams Rounds Final Score1. Louisville 283-279-282 844/-202. Notre Dame 291-287-278 856/-83. St. John’s 289-297-285 871/+74. Marquette 290-294-288 872/+85. DePaul 293-292-294 879/+15T6. Cincinnati 305-307-284 896/+32 Connecticut 311-297-288 896/+328. Georgetown 302-306-291 899/+35T9. Villanova 306-300-300 906/+42 Seton Hall 304-299-303 906/+4211. South Florida 296-314-311 921/+5712. Rutgers 313-316-299 928/+64

2003 BIG EAST ChampionshipNotre Dame, Ind. – April 21-22, 2003


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Virginia Tech 302-292-295 889/+372. Notre Dame 292-298-301 891/+393. Georgetown 300-309-315 924/+724. Rutgers 306-308-313 927/+755. Seton Hall 302-319-315 936/+846. St. John’s 308-318-322 948/+96

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceScott Gustafson* 70-75-76 221/+8 T-2ndBrandon Lunke* 72-77-73 222/+9 T-4thMark Baldwin* 75-74-75 224/+11 6thTommy Balderston* 76-73-77 226/+13 7thEric Deutsch 75-76-79 230/+17 T-11th



Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 290-295-291 876/+362. Virginia Tech 292-288-302 882/+423. Georgetown 302-297-297 896/+564. Boston College 295-298-306 899/+595. St. John’s 306-301-308 915/+756. Rutgers 313-305-301 919/+79

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceTommy Balderston* 74-73-71 218/+5 T-3rdCole Isban* 69-75-74 218/+5 T-3rdEric Deutsch* 74-71-74 219/+6 T-5thMark Baldwin 74-76-73 223/+10 T-8thScott Gustafson 73-78-73 224/+11 11th

2005 BIG EAST ChampionshipThe 2005 BIG EAST Championship was shortened to one round due to weather

Notre Dame, Ind. – April 24-25, 2004The Warren Golf Course – par 70, 7,011 yards

Hosted by Notre Dame

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 311 311/+312. Georgetown 316 316/+363. Rutgers 318 318/+384. Boston College 327 327/+475. Villanova 329 329/+496. St. John’s 334 334/+54

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceSteve Ratay* 70-74-71 215/+5 T-1stKyle Monfort 78-78-69 225/+15 T-14thAlex Kent 77-76-75 228/+18 T-17thBrandon Lunke 84-77-76 237/+27 28thPat Schaffler 82-83-75 240/+30 T-29th



Teams Rounds Final Score1. Virginia Tech 290-287-288 865/+132. Notre Dame 297-289-296 882/+303. St. John’s 288-296-302 886/+344. Georgetown 296-298-304 898/+465. Seton Hall 307-295-324 926/+746. Connecticut 311-302-316 929/+77

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceSteve Ratay* 72-71-72 215/+5 T-2ndRyan Marshall* 73-72-73 218/+8 6thWilliam McCaughan 76-73-74 223/+13 T-10thChris Whitten 76-75-78 229/+19 T-18thSteve Colnitis 80-73-77 230/+20 20th

BIG EAST Results

Scott Gustafson was a major part of the Irish getting back to the top by setting the tone in ‘03 for the ‘04 and ’05 Championship winning seasons.

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Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceMax Scodro* 70-73-69 212/-1 1stNiall Platt* 72-71-75 218/+5 T-6thPaul McNamara 75-73-74 222/+9 T-10thChris Walker* 76-75-75 226/+13 T-27thConnor Alan Lee 76-73-80 229/+16 T-34th

2012 BIG EAST ChampionshipOrlando, Fla. – April 29- May 1, 2012

Reunion Resort (Watson Course) – par 72, 7,089 yards


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 284-286-282 852/-122. Louisville 285-292-291 868/+43. Villanova 293-292-285 870/+64. St. John’s 294-290-292 876/+125. Georgetown 294-297-292 883/+196. Connecticut 295-296-294 885/+217. Seton Hall 295-300-292 887/+238. Marquette 299-301-298 898/+349. South Florida 297-308-297 902/+3810. DePaul 303-302-301 906/+4211. Rutgers 312-306-304 922/+5812. Cincinnati 313-305-309 927/+63

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceMax Scodro 69-68-73 210/-6 1stChris Walker 72-72-68 212/-4 T-3rdPaul McNamara 68-72-73 213/-3 5thNiall Platt 75-74-68 217/+1 T-10thTom Usher 79-74-73 226/+10 T-35th* - represents players named as all-BIG EAST selections

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceDoug Fortner* 73-71-66 210/-6 T-2ndMax Scodro* 71-70-72 213/-3 T-7thJeff Chen 74-77-73 224/+8 T-30thDustin Zhang 77-77-77 231/+15 47thConnor Alan-Lee 83-74-75 232/+16 T-48th

2010 BIG EAST ChampionshipPalm Harbor, Fla. – April 18-20, 2010

Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – par 71, 7,125 yards


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Georgetown 294-286-293 873/+212. Notre Dame 299-289-286 874/+223. Louisville 293-294-289 876/+244. Seton Hall 295-292-290 877/+255. St. John’s 289-296-294 879/+276. Villanova 304-287-289 880/+287. Connecticut 296-297-291 884/+328. Cincinnati 303-289-298 890/+38T9. Rutgers 302-290-303 895/+43 Marquette 306-288-301 895/+4311. South Florida 315-288-295 898/+4612. DePaul 304-298-303 905/+53

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceTom Usher* 75-71-69 215/+2 T-1st*Max Scodro* 71-71-73 215/+2 T-1st*Chris Walker 79-70-73 222/+9 T-23rdDoug Fortner* 76-77-73 226/+13 T-34thJosh Sandman 77-79-71 227/+14 T-37thUsher and Scodro were eliminated on the first hole of a playoff for medalist honors

2011 BIG EAST ChampionshipPalm Harbor, Fla. – April 17-19, 2011

Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – par 71, 7,125 yards


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Notre Dame 293-290-293 876/+242. Louisville 293-297292 882/+303. Villanova 301-293-295 889/+37T4. Georgetown 300-308-287 895/+43 South Florida 302-300-293 895/+436. Cincinnati 301-303-294 898/+46T7. DePaul 309-294-301 904/+52 Marquette 304-303-297 904/+529. Seton Hall 300-304-302 906/+5410. Connecticut 305-300-305 910/+5811. St. John’s 306-299-306 911/+5912. Rutgers 306-316-315 937/+85

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceAdam Gifford* 69-72-72 213/-3 T-5thCole Isban* 76-68-69 213/-3 T-5thJosh Sandman* 73-74-68 215/-1 10thGreg Rodgers 75-73-69 217/+1 T-11thDoug Fortner 74-75-75 224/+8 T-24th

2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipHebron, Ky. – April 20-22, 2008

Traditions Golf Club – par 72, 7,103 yardsHosted by Louisville

Teams Rounds Final Score1. Marquette 291-288-295 874/+102. Louisville 296-294-286 876/+123. Seton Hall 294-297-296 887/+214. Notre Dame 296-295-298 889/+235. St. John’s 300-300-293 893/+276. South Florida 304-298-301 903/+377. DePaul 302-300-303 905/+398. Georgetown 302-308-298 908/+429. Cincinnati 301-302-306 909/+4310. Connecticut 301-303-309 913/+4711. Villanova 305-298-317 920/+5412. Rutgers 307-309-322 938/+72

Notre Dame Lineup Rounds Final Score PlaceDoug Fortner* 73-75-71 219/+3 T-4thJosh Sandman* 71-72-77 220/+4 T-7thDustin Zhang 77-75-72 224/+8 T-18thGreg Rodgers 75-81-78 234/+18 T-44thEddie Peckles 80-73-82 235/+19 49th

2009 BIG EAST ChampionshipDade City, Fla. – April 19-21, 2009

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club (South Course) – par 72, 7,031 yards


Teams Rounds Final Score1. Louisville 282-286-279 847/-172. Marquette 292-287-273 852/-123. Seton Hall 285-298-287 870/+64. Notre Dame 295-292-286 873/+95. South Florida 295-294-286 875/+116. St. John’s 292-293-298 883/+197. DePaul 297-301-291 889/+258. Georgetown 302-291-298 891/+279. Rutgers 301-296-300 897/+3310. Villanova 312-296-294 902/+3811. Cincinnati 304-300-302 906/+4212. Connecticut 324-292-301 917/+53

Max Scodro finished first for the Irish, helping the team to victory at the 2011 and 2012 BIG EAST Championships.


BIG EAST AWARDS:BIG EAST Coach of the Year2011 Jim Kubinski2012 Jim Kubinski

BIG EAST Player of the Year2011 Max Scodro2012 Max Scodro

BIG EAST Freshman of the Year2011 Niall PlattNOTE: The BIG EAST first named Coach, Player and Freshman of the Year in 2009.

All-BIG EAST Conference1999 Willie Kent, Kyle Monfort2000 Alex Kent 2001 Steve Ratay2002 Ryan Marshall, Steve Ratay2003 Tommy Balderston, Mark Baldwin, Scott Gustafson, Brandon Lunke2004 Tommy Balderston, Eric Deutsch, Cole Isban2005 Mark Baldwin, Eric Deutsch, Cole Isban2006 Mark Baldwin2007 Adam Gifford, Cole Isban, Josh Sandman2008 Doug Fortner, Josh Sandman2009** Doug Fortner, Max Scodro2010 Doug Fortner, Max Scodro, Tom Usher2011 Niall Platt, Max Scodro, Chris Walker2012 Max Scodro, Chris Walker, Paul McNamara, Niall PlattNOTE: The BIG EAST first named an all-conference team in ’99.** Marks the first year coaches voted on team

BIG EAST TOURNAMENT RECORDS

Top Team 54-Hole Scores1. 2006 842/-222. 2012 852/-123. 2007 856/-84. 2009 873/+95. 2010 874/+226. 2004 876/+36 2011 876/+248. 2002 882/+309. 2008 889/+2310. 2003 891/+39

Top Team 36-Hole Scores1. 1995 593/+252. 1996 594/+26 2000 594/+264. 1997 595/+195. 1998 617/+49

Lowest Team Rounds (By Stroke) Year Round Score (Par)1. 2006 Third 272 (-16)2. 2007 Third 278 (-10)3. 2006 First 281 (-7)4. 2012 Third 282 (-6)5. 2012 First 284 (-4)6. 2009 Third 286 (-2) 2012 Second 286 (-2) 2010 Third 286 (+2)9. 2007 Second 287 (-1)10. 1996 First 289 (+5) 2002 Second 289 (+5) 2006 Second 289 (+1) 2010 Second 289 (+5)

Lowest Team Rounds (By Par) Year Round Par (Score)1. 2006 Third -16 (272)2. 2007 Third -10 (278)3. 2006 First -7 (281)4. 2012 Third -6 (282)5. 2012 First -4 (284)6. 2012 Second -2 (286) 2009 Third -2 (286)8. 2007 Second -1 (287)9. 2006 Second +1 (289)10. 2010 Third +2 (286)

Top Individual 54-Hole Scores Player Year Score Place1. Max Scodro 2012 210 1st Doug Fortner 2009 210 T-2nd3. Chris Walker 2012 212 T-3rd Max Scodro 2011 212 1st Mark Baldwin 2006 212 T-5th6. Paul McNamara 2012 213 5th Adam Gifford 2007 213 T-5th Cole Isban 2007 213 T-5th Max Scodro 2009 213 T-7th Scott Gustafson 2006 213 T-8th Cole Isban 2006 213 T-8th

Top Individual 36-Hole Scores

Player Year Score Place1. Todd Vernon 1997 141 1st2. Bill Moore 1995 143 1st3. Brad Hardin 1996 144 2nd4. Alex Kent 2000 145 T-5th5. Steve Ratay 2000 147 T-9th6. Willie Kent 1998 148 2nd Brad Stanis 1997 148 3rd8. Brian Donohoe 1995 149 T-4th Bryan Weeks 1995 149 T-4th Todd Vernon 2000 149 T-20th

Lowest Rounds (By Stroke) Player Year Round Score (Par)1. Doug Fortner 2009 3rd 66 (-6) Mark Baldwin 2006 3rd 66 (-6)3. Scott Gustafson 2006 3rd 67 (-5)4. Max Scodro 2012 2nd 68 (-4) Chris Walker 2012 3rd 68 (-4) Paul McNamara 2012 1st 68 (-4) Niall Platt 2012 3rd 68 (-4) Cole Isban 2007 2nd 68 (-4) Tommy Balderston 2006 3rd 68 (-4) Josh Sandman 2007 3rd 68 (-4)

Lowest Rounds (By Par) Player Year Round Par (Score)1. Doug Fortner 2009 3rd -6 (66) Mark Baldwin 2006 3rd -6 (66)3. Scott Gustafson 2006 3rd -5 (67)4. Max Scodro 2012 2nd -4 (68) Chris Walker 2012 3rd -4 (68) Paul McNamara 2012 1st -4 (68) Niall Platt 2012 3rd -4 (68) Josh Sandman 2007 3rd -4 (68) Cole Isban 2007 2nd -4 (68) Tommy Balderston 2006 3rd -4 (68)

BIG EAST Championship Record Book & Awards

Since becoming head coach in 2005, Jim Kubinski has been named BIG EAST Coach of the Year twice, and helped produce eleven different all-BIG EAST players.

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1935-36Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.

Captain: Winfield DayEvent Finishvs. Washington (Mo.) W, 11.5-6.5vs. Chicago W, 14.5-3.5vs. Illinois W, 17-10vs. Northwestern W, 13.5-7.5vs. LSU L, 8.5-9.5vs. Purdue W, 14-4vs. Wisconsin W, 12-9vs. Ohio State W, 10.5-7.5vs. Michigan State W, 8.5-3.5vs. Pittsburgh W, 8-1

Indiana Intercollegiate (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1289, 1st Top Finisher: Winfield Day, 304 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (North Shore CC) (Chicago, Ill.) 630, 3rd Top Finisher: Pat Malloy (2nd round)

1936-37NCAA Runner-Up

Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captain: Louis Fehling

Event Finishvs. Washington (Mo.) T, 9-9vs. Purdue L, 5-13vs. Chicago W, 17-1vs. Ohio State W, 14-7vs. Minnesota W, 20-7vs. Wisconsin W, 19.5-7.5vs. Detroit W, 22.5-4.5vs. Northwestern W, 12.5-8.5vs. Wisconsin L, 13-14vs. Michigan State W, 14-4vs. Illinois T, 13.5-13.5Indiana Intercoll. (@ND) 1,218, 1st Top Finisher: Tom Sheehan, 299 (1st)NCAA Championship (Oakmont CC) (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 649, 2nd Top Finishers: Donovan/Sheehan (2nd round)


Captain: Thomas SheehanEvent Finishvs. Detroit L, 11-16vs. Chicago W, 18.5-8.5vs. Ohio State W, 14.5-12.5vs. Purdue W, 9.5-8.5vs. Wisconsin W, 19.5-7.5vs. Northwestern W, 12.5-11.5vs. Minnesota L, 3.5-14.5vs. Michigan L, 9.5-17.5vs. Michigan State L, 7-11

Indiana Intercollegiate (West Lafayette, Ind.) 610, 1st Top Finisher: Edward McCabe (1st)NCAA Championship (Louisville CC) (Louisville, Ky.) 620, 6th Top Finisher: Phil Donohue (2nd round)


Captain: Larry MollerEvent Finishvs. Coquillard CC W, 14-7vs. Loyola W, 18-3vs. Detroit W, 22.5-4.5vs. Detroit W, 23-1vs. Culver Military W, 9-3Indiana Intercollegiate (Greencastle, Ind.) 647, 1st Top Finisher: Bill Redmond, 158 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (Oakmont CC) (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 767, 4th Top Finisher: Larry Moller (2nd)

1930-31National Collegiate Championship

Third-Place FinisherCoach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.

Captain: Francis BeaupreEvent Finishvs. Valparaiso W, 17-1vs. Michigan State W, 17.5-0.5vs. Detroit W, 15-6vs. Loyola W, 18-0vs. Iowa W, 11.5-6.5vs. Michigan State W, 17.5-3.5vs. Pittsburgh W, 14.5-3.5vs. Detroit W, 13.5-4.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Greencastle, Ind.) 616, 1st Top Finisher: Larry Moller, 305 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (Olympia Fields CC) (Chicago, Ill.) 627, 3rd Top Finisher: Bill Redmond (3rd round)


Captain: William RedmondEvent Finishvs. Valparaiso W, 17.5-0.5vs. Loyola W, 16.5-1.5vs. Detroit W, 10.5-7.5vs. Michigan State W, 13-5vs. Purdue L, 8-10vs. Iowa W, 14.5-3.5vs. Pittsburgh L, 2-4

Indiana Intercollegiate (Greencastle, Ind.) 632, 4th Top Finisher: Bill Redmond, 148 (1st)

1932-33National Collegiate Championship

Third-Place FinisherCoach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.

Captain: John MontedonicoEvent Finishvs. Loyola W, 15.5-2.5vs. Purdue W, 15-3vs. Michigan State W, 17-1vs. Northwestern W, 11.5-6.5vs. Illinois W, 13.5-4.5vs. Chicago W, 17.5-0.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Terre Haute, Ind.) 626, 1st Top Finisher: William Cole, 152 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (Buffalo CC) (Buffalo, N.Y.) 624, 3rd Top Finisher: Johnny Banks (T-1st)

1933-34Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captain: Vincent FehlingEvent Finishvs. Detroit W, 24-4vs. Purdue W, 15.5-2.5vs. Chicago W, 15-3vs. Wisconsin W, 15.5-2.5vs. Northwestern W, 15-3vs. Illinois W, 13-8vs. Indiana W, 16.5-1.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Notre Dame, Ind.) 1231, 1st Top Finisher: Johnny Banks, 293 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (Cleveland CC) (Cleveland, Ohio) 623, 4th Top Finishers: Banks/Day (quarterfinals)


Captain: Johnny BanksEvent Finishvs. St. Viator W, 18-0vs. Purdue W, 11.5-6.5vs. Wayne State W, 17.5-4.0vs. Detroit W, 14-4vs. Detroit W, 15-3vs. Chicago W, 16.5-1.5vs. Wisconsin W, 10.5-7.5vs. Northwestern L, 9.5-11.5vs. Michigan State W, 7.5-4.5vs. Pittsburgh W, 12.5-5.5Indiana Intercoll. (@ND) 1,282, 1st Top Finisher: Winfield Day, 302 (1st)National Collegiate Championship (Congressional CC) (Washington D.C.) 642, 7th Top Finishers: Banks/Day (2nd round)

Year-by-Year Results



Captain: Eugene FehligEvent Finishvs. Michigan L, 7-17vs. Michigan State W, 8-7vs. Northwestern W, 14.5-9.5vs. Michigan State W, 18-3vs. Detroit W, 18-0NCAA Championship (Olympia Fields CC) (Chicago, Ill.) 656, 7th Top Finisher: James Besenfelder (3rd round)

1943-44NCAA CHAMPION

Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captain: Mel Wilkie

Event Finishvs. Purdue L, 8.5-9.5vs. Northwestern W, 19.5-7.5vs. Michigan W, 17.5-9.5vs. Detroit W, 18-0vs. Minnesota W, 20-7vs. Lawrence College W, 13-5vs. ND Training School W, 11.5-6.5vs. Illinois Tech W, 15-0NCAA Championship (Inverness CC) (Toledo, Ohio) 311, 1st Top Finishers: Fitzpatrick/Hanlon (quarterfinals)


Captain: James BesenfelderEvent Finishat Culver Military W, 15-12vs. Detroit W, 10.5-7.5at. Northwestern L, 5-25vs. Minnesota (@NW) L, 6-24vs. Wisconsin W, 18.5-8.5vs. Purdue W, 17.5-6.5at Michigan L, 5-19vs. Wayne State W, 15.5-2.5vs. Culver Military W, 14-4at Baer Flying Field W, 23-4vs. Baer Flying Field W, 25-11NCAA Championship (Ohio State GC) (Columbus, Ohio) 633, 4th Top Finishers: Kennedy/Whiting (2nd round)


Captain: Thomas KennedyEvent Finishvs. Marquette W, 20-7vs. Ohio Northern W, 25-2at Wisconsin T, 13.5-13.5at Purdue W, 15-12vs. Michigan W, 19-8vs. Northwestern L, 13-14at Michigan State W, 10-8at Wayne State W, 10-8at Detroit W, 22-5NCAA Championship (Springdale GC) (Princeton, N.J.) 621, 6th Top Finisher: Dick Whiting (semifinals)


Captain: Samuel NieldEvent Finishvs. Purdue W, 19.5-7.5vs. Illinois W, 15-12vs. Wisconsin L, 12-15vs. Michigan W, 14-13/279vs. Michigan State W, 16.5-10.5vs. Minnesota W, 18.5-8.5vs. Northwestern L, 11-16vs. Detroit W, 23.5-1.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 623, 2nd Top Finisher: Gene Fehlig (152, 2nd)NCAA Championship (Ohio State GC) (Columbus, Ohio) 617, 8th Top Finisher: John Conry (2nd round)


Captain: William WilsonEvent Finishvs. Loyola W, 27-0vs. Purdue W, 19.5-7.5at Detroit W, 15.5-2.5at Illinois W, 15-12vs. Minnesota W, 14-13vs. Chanute AF Base W, 21.5-5.5at Wisconsin W, 17.5-9.5at Michigan State W, 15-12vs. N.D. Navy T.S. W, 18.5-8.5vs. Northwestern T, 12-12vs. LSU W, 10-8at Red Cross (Mich.) W, 2.5-1.5NCAA Championship (South Bend CC) (South Bend, Ind.) 612, 8th Top Finisher: William Wilson (2nd round)


Captain: Thomas SheehanEvent Finishvs. Illinois W, 20.5-6.5vs. Marquette W, 18-6vs. Chicago W, 19.5-7.5vs. Purdue L, 13-14vs. Michigan W, 17.5-9.5vs. Wisconsin W, 17.5-9.5vs. Northwestern L, 11.5-12.5vs. Minnesota W, 14-10Indiana Intercollegiate (Notre Dame, Ind.) 606, 1st Top Finisher: Tom Sheehan (2nd)NCAA Championship (Wakonda GC) (Des Moines, Iowa) 633, 10th Top Finisher: Tom Sheehan (2nd round)


Captain: Walter Hagen, Jr.Event Finishvs. Purdue W, 29-7vs. Michigan L, 8.5-16.5vs. Illinois L, 11-16vs. Marquette W, 13-5vs. Northwestern L, 10.5-16.5vs. Minnesota W, 17-10vs. Michigan State W, 10.5-7.5vs. Wayne State W, 14-4vs. Detroit W, 10.5-7.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Richmond, Ind.) 617, 1st Top Finisher: Walter Hagen, Jr. (148, 1st)NCAA Championship (Ewanok CC) (Manchester, Vt.) 644, 15th Top Finisher: Phil Donahue (quarterfinals)


The 1937 Notre Dame golf team that finished second at the NCAA Championship (from left): Bill Castleman, Charles Bennett, Lou Fehlig, Al Mailhes, Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C., Gene Milbourn, Bob Wilke, Tom Sheehan and Bud Donovan.

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Captain: James TerryEvent Finishvs. Western Illinois W, 16.5-13.5vs. Bradley L, 10-17vs. Valparaiso (@LaPorte) W, 17-1at Michigan State L, 11.5-15.5vs. Louisville W, 12-6at Wisconsin W, 14.5-12.5vs. Northwestern L, 11.5-15.5at Detroit L, 13-14at Purdue L, 13-23vs. Indiana (@Purdue) W, 19-17Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 675, 3rdPlayer Rds Avg PtsJohn Foley 15 76 26.50Alfred Gschwind 13 76 24.00Robert Filipiak 11 77 24.00James Terry 15 74 21.00Paul Minnich 15 77 19.75Robert Gerst 10 76 16.75Jim Kintz 3 78 4.00Matt Leo 5 77 2.00


Captains: Robert Filipiak, John FoleyEvent Finishat Louisville W, 15.5-11.5at Bradley L, 7.5-19.5vs. W. Illinois (@Bradley) W, 14-4vs. Glenview Naval AS W, 16-11at Northwestern L, 12-15vs. Purdue L, 11-25vs. Indiana W, 19-17vs. Michigan State L, 15.5-20.5vs. Detroit L, 10-17vs. Iowa W, 16-11Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 765, 2ndStroke Averages/Points: Robert Filipiak (76.0/22.0), John Foley (78.0/22.0), Matt Leo (77.2/20.0), Felix Park (78.1/19.0), Joe Mulflur (77.2/18.5), Charles Gordon (78.0/15.5), Bill McGuire (79.2/10.0), Sam Merra (81.1/6.0), Tim Kinsler (76.0/3.5)

1950-51NCAA Third-Place Finisher

Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captain: Tom Veech

Event Finishat Kentucky L, 8-10at Indiana L, 12-15vs. Purdue T, 13.5-13.5vs. Detroit W, 25-2at Loyola W, 21-9at Northwestern L, 13-17vs. Wisconsin W, 18-9at Minnesota T, 13.5-13.5vs. Michigan State L, 12-15NCAA Championship (Ohio State GC) (Columbus, Ohio) 604, 3rd Top Finisher: Tom Matey (semifinals)


Captain: William FisherEvent Finishvs. Indiana W, 18.5-8.5at Purdue L, 17-19vs. Wisconsin W, 20.5-15.5vs. Louisville T, 9-9at Wisconsin L, 12.5-14.5vs. Valparaiso (@LaPorte) W, 8.5-3.5vs. Loyola (@LaPorte) W, 12-0vs. Bradley W, 16.5-10.5vs. Northwestern L, 9.5-17.5vs. Iowa W, 28.5-4.5at Michigan State W, 16.5-13.5at Detroit W, 19-8NCAA Championship (Purdue GC) (Lafayette, Ind.) 631, 16th


Captain: Tom MateyEvent Finishvs. Detroit W, 18-12at Louisville W, 11-1vs. Kentucky (@Louisville) T, 6-6vs. Valparaiso W, 10-8vs. Bradley W, 16.5-13.5at Michigan State L, 13-14at Indiana W, 16.5-13.5vs. Wisconsin W, 15.5-11.5vs. Purdue W, 14-13at Iowa W, 21-12at Northwestern T, 13.5-13.5NCAA Championship (Broadmoor CC) (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 591, 7th Top Finisher: Tom Matey (2nd round)


Captain: Ev SchleckEvent Finishat Kentucky T, 18-18at Louisville W, 27-9vs. Wisconsin W, 20-7vs. Purdue L, 16-20vs. Michigan State W, 20.5-6.5at Michigan L, 6-21at Northwestern L, 10.5-16.5at Marquette W, 18.5-8.5vs. Detroit W, 31-5at Minnesota L, 9-18NCAA Championship (Michigan GC) (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 635, 12th


Captain: Richard SeidelEvent Finishvs. Kentucky W, 18-9at Purdue L, 12.5-14.5at Wisconsin L, 11.5-15.5at Detroit W, 22-5vs. Minnesota L, 9.5-17.5vs. Northwestern W, 14-13vs. Louisville W, 21-6vs. Michigan L, 13-17at Michigan State W, 19.5-10.5Indiana Intercoll. (@ND) 616, 1st Top Finisher: Jack Fitzpatrick (146, 1st)


Captain: George StuhrEvent Finishat Washington (Mo.) W, 20-7vs. Wisconsin W, 17.5-9.5vs. Purdue W, 17-10at Indiana L, 12.5-14.5at Northwestern L, 11.5-15.5vs. St. Ambrose W, 41-4vs. Michigan State W, 22-5at Minnesota L, 11.5-15.5vs. Detroit W, 19.5-7.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 609, 2ndNCAA Championship (Veeneker GC) (Ames, Iowa) NA Top Finisher: Tom Veech (semifinals)


Captain: Paul HudakEvent Finishat Iowa L, 13-17vs. North Texas L, 9-18vs. Indiana W, 14.5-12.5at Purdue L, 3-24vs. Loyola W, 23-4vs. Northwestern W, 18.5-8.5at Wisconsin W, 15-12vs. Minnesota W, 14-13at Detroit T, 13.5-13.5vs. Washington (Mo.) W, 16.5-4.5at Michigan State W, 16-11

Notre Dame’s 1948 Indiana Intercollegiate championship team (from left): Tom Dore, Dick Seidel, Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C., George Stuhr and Jack Fitzpatrick.


1957-58Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captains: Joe Grace, Charles Thurn

Event FinishSouthwestern Intercoll. 1235, 13thvs. Bellarmine W, 24.5-2.5at Wabash W, 25.5-10.5 vs. Bradley (@Wabash) W, 28.5-7.5vs. Bellarmine (@Wabash) W, 28-8vs. Western Illinois W, 21-15vs. Northern Illinois W, 28-8at Michigan State L, 13-23vs. Detroit (@Michigan St.) W, 33.5-2.5vs. Wisconsin W, 13.75-11.25vs. Indiana W, 24-12at Iowa L, 17-25vs. Purdue L, 15.5-20.5 vs. Indiana W, 22-14vs. Tri-State W, 17.5-0.5vs. Northwestern W ,14-13Indiana Intercollegiate (Notre Dame, Ind.) 740, 2nd Top Finisher: Joe Grace (141, T-1st) NCAA Championship (Taconic Club) (Williamstown, Mass.) 623, 12thPlayer Strks. Rds Avg PtsFrank Hund 904 12 75.33 47.00Lloyd Syron 821 11 74.64 39.25Marty Carroll 601 8 75.13 34.00Charles Thurn 755 10 75.50 32.75Joe Grace 757 10 75.70 31.00Terry Lally 593 8 74.13 29.75Christie Flanagan 619 8 77.38 28.00Gerald Webster 381 5 76.20 25.00Thomas Rose 386 5 77.20 19.25Tom Garside 535 7 76.43 17.75Clark Zesinger 378 5 75.60 14.25Richard Manns 76 1 76.00 3.00Thomas Adamson 76 1 76.00 2.75Don Williams 77 1 77.00 2.00

1956-57Coach: Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C.Captains: Joe Grace, Charles Thurn

Event Finishat Louisville W, 21.5-5.5at Bradley W, 15.5-2.5vs. W. Illinois (@Bradley) W, 13.5-4.5vs. Wabash W, 31.5-4.5vs. Tri-State W, 28.5-1.5vs. Detroit W, 27.5-8.5vs. Iowa W, 25.5-10.5vs. Michigan State W, 20-16at Northwestern W, 20.5-15.5vs. Michigan State (@NW) W, 19.5-16.5Iowa (@Northwestern) W, 20-16at Wisconsin L, 16-20vs. Northwestern (@Wis) W, 25.5-10.5at Purdue L, 10-26vs. Indiana (@Purdue) W, 22.5-13.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 782, 2nd NCAA Championship (Broadmoor GC) (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 632, 14thPlayer Strks. Rds Avg PtsTom Garside 917 12 76.41 58.00Charles Thurn 817 11 74.27 51.75Jim Mrus 950 12 79.16 50.00Lloyd Syron 837 11 76.09 48.50Joe Grace 832 11 75.63 45.00Don Williams 539 7 77.00 31.00Marty Carroll 385 5 77.00 22.75Stan Lorens 79 1 79.00 4.50Joe Leslie 78 1 78.00 4.00Sam Merra 150 2 75.00 2.00


Captain: Leo MattEvent Finishat Indiana W, 20.5-15.5 vs. Purdue, at Indiana L, 6.5-29.5at Glenview Naval AS W, 27-0

vs. Louisville W, 16-2 vs. Western Illinois W, 33.5-8.5vs. Northwestern W, 15-12at Detroit W, 22.5-4.5at Iowa L, 12.5-14.5vs. Wisconsin L, 16-20 vs. Purdue L, 11-25 vs. Detroit W, 30.5-5.5vs. Bradley W, 23-4

at Michigan State W, 14-13Indiana Intercollegiate (Bloomington, Ind.) 776, 2nd NCAA Championship (Ohio State GC) (Columbus, Ohio) 607, 6th (32) Top Finishers: Thurn/Mulflur (3rd round)Player Strks. Rds Avg PtsCharles Thurn 1182 16 73.88 45.00Joe Grace 1170 16 73.13 40.50Joe Mulflur 915 12 76.25 35.50Lloyd Syron 919 12 76.58 24.50Tom Garside 703 9 78.11 24.00Leo Matt 640 8 80.00 23.25Leo Linbeck 565 7 80.71 21.25Joe Leslie 238 3 79.33 13.75Jim Mrus ––– 2 ––– 7.00Stan Lorens ––– 3 ––– 6.00Sam Marra ––– 1 ––– 3.00William McGuire ––– –– ––– 1.50Marty Carroll ––– –– ––– 1.50Felix Park ––– –– ––– 1.25Charles Gordon ––– 1 ––– 1.00


Tom Garside led the 1956-57 Notre Dame team with 58 points while averaging 76.41 strokes per round.

Frank Hund led Notre Dame in points during both the 1957-58 (47.00) and the ’58-’59 seasons (46.00).

Charles Thurn paced the 1955-56 Notre Dame golf team with 45 points and a 73.88 season stroke average that remains the fifth-best mark in school history.

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Captain: Ray PatakEvent Finish (field)vs. Western Illinois W, 21-15vs. Iowa T, 18-18vs. Michigan State (@Wis.) L, 16.5-19.5 vs. Northwestern W, 21-15 at Wisconsin W, 19.5-16.5vs. Bowling Green W, 13-5vs. Southern Illinois L, 20-22vs. Purdue W, 18.5-17.5 vs. Indiana W, 20.5-15.5vs. Hillsdale W, 13.4-4.5vs. Western Michigan W, 15-3at Michigan State L, 9-27vs. Northern Illinois W, 31-5vs. Detroit W, 31.5-4.5Indiana Intercoll. (@ND) 736, 2nd (4) Top Finisher: Tom Grace, 143 (2nd)NCAA Championship (Purdue GC) (Lafayette, Ind.) 611, 14th (29) Top Finisher: Tom Grace (3rd round)Player Strks. Rds Avg PtsBob Ferrell 910 12 75.83 54.0Ray Patak 982 13 75.54 44.0Tom Grace 960 13 73.85 43.0Bruce Odlaug 780 10 78.00 39.0Jim Stahl 851 11 77.36 36.5Al Highducheck 475 6 79.16 25.0Jim Kenny 636 8 79.50 16.5Jay Strack 320 4 80.00 7.0Peter Bisconti 148 2 74.00 6.0Craig Vollhaber 79 1 79.00 0.0


Captain: Terry LallyEvent Finishat Northern Illinois W, 19.5-16.5vs. Bowling Green W, 10.5-7.5vs. DePaul W, 18-0at Iowa L, 13-23vs. W. Illinois (@Iowa) W, 24-12Bellarmine W, 32.5-3.5Northwestern W, 22.5-13.5Hillsdale W, 27-9vs. Indiana (@Purdue) W, 24-12at Purdue W, 20-16at Michigan State L, 17.5-18.5vs. Tri-State W, 14-4vs. W. Michigan (@Detroit) L, 7-11at Detroit W, 10.5-7.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 762, 1stNCAA Championship (Broadmoor GC) (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 620, 11thPlayer Strks. Rds Avg PtsTom Grace 898 12 74.83 64.0Christie Flanagan 906 12 75.50 60.5Terry Lally 987 13 75.92 45.0Frank Hund 850 11 77.27 39.0Ray Patak 691 9 76.78 38.0Ed Schnurr 387 5 77.40 22.0Bud Zesinger 398 5 79.60 22.0Phil Schuster 318 4 79.50 22.0Bruce Odlaug 309 4 77.25 21.0Al Highducheck 328 4 82.00 14.5Jim Kenny 235 3 78.33 13.0Bob Skrycki 155 2 77.50 13.0George Mack 236 3 78.67 10.5Craig Vollhaber 74 1 74.00 4.5John Palumbo 77 1 77.00 4.0Tom Rose 80 1 80.00 2.5


Captain: Gerald WebsterEvent Finishvs. Bellarmine (@Louisville) W, 11.5-6.5vs. Kentucky (@Louisville) W, 13-5vs. Centre (@Louisville) W, 14-4vs. Detroit W, 19-17 vs. Northern Illinois W, 21.5-14.5at Northwestern W, 21-15vs. Michigan State (@NW) L, 16-20 vs. Wisconsin (@NW) L, 17-19

vs. Iowa W, 22-14vs. Michigan State L, 15-39vs. Western Illinois W, 19-17vs. Tri-State W, 30-6at Wisconsin W, 21.5-14.5vs. Iowa (@Wisconsin) W, 20.5-15.5vs. Minnesota (@Wisconsin) W, 23.5-12.5at Indiana L, 10.5-25.5 vs. Purdue (@Indiana) L, 14-22Indiana Intercollegiate (Bloomington, Ind.) 783, 3rdPlayer Strks. Rds Avg PtsFrank Hund 1302 17 76.59 46.00Terry Lally 1328 17 78.12 44.50Christie Flanagan 1321 17 77.71 40.50Ray Patak 1009 13 77.62 40.00Dennis Nead 932 12 77.67 27.00Bud Zesinger 946 12 78.83 27.00Tom Rose 713 9 79.22 23.00Gerald Webster 555 7 79.29 19.50James Stahl 771 10 77.10 15.50James Kennedy 544 7 77.71 12.50Richard Manns 152 2 76.00 5.00Phillip Schuster 154 2 77.00 5.00Brian Foley 165 2 82.50 2.50

Notre Dame’s 1960 team (from left): Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C., Tom Rose, Eddie Schnurr, Bob Skrzycki, Christie Flanagan, Terry Lally, Ray Patak, Frank Hund and Clark “Bud” Zessinger.

Al Highducheck receives the Notre Dame “high point man” trophy for the 1961-62 season as Rev. Clarence Durbin, C.S.C., looks on.


1963-64Coach: Rev. Clarence Durbin, C.S.C.

Captain: Mike O’Connell, Sr.Event Finish (field)at Memphis State L, 14.5-24.5LSU Invitational 613, tie-9thvs. Michigan State W, 24.5-11.5vs. Western Michigan W, 30.5-5.5vs. Western Illinois L, 15.5-20.5vs. Bowling Green W, 27.5-8.5vs. Toledo W, 28.5-8.5vs. Dayton W, 33-7.5vs. Northern Illinois (@NW) W, 25.5-10.5at Northwestern L, 10.5-25.5Purdue Invitational 792, 2ndIndiana Intercoll. (@ND) 738, 2nd Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Sr. (144, 2nd)Midwestern Inv. (@Iowa) 779, 1st (8)vs. Illinois State W, 30.5-5.5vs. Southern Illinois W, 28-8vs. Aquinas W, 23.5-6.5NCAA Championship (Broadmoor GC) (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 600, tie-4th Top Finisher: Pat Danahy (3rd round)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgCharles McLaughlin 70 145 1360/18 75.56 Mike O’Connell, Sr. 72 144 1448/19 76.21Jim Hiniker 70 145 1227/16 76.69Pat Danahy 73 147 1382/18 76.78Bill Regnier 70 147 1228/16 77.75James Tenbroeck 70 146 782/10 78.20


Captain: Mike O’Connell, Sr.Event Finishat Southwestern W, 14-13vs. Southern Illinois W, 748-763 vs. Bowling Green W, 748-786 vs. Dayton W, 748-787vs. Aquinas W, 748-830at Purdue W, 780-766 vs. Ohio State (@Purdue) L, 780-788 vs. Illinois (@Purdue) L, 780-819 vs. NW (@Purdue) L, 780-822Purdue (@Indiana) L, 773-750at Indiana L, 773-752Ball State (@Indiana) W, 773-817Ohio State (@Michigan St.) L, 762-756 Indiana (@Michigan St.) T, 762-762 Purdue (@Michigan St.) W, 762-763 Michigan (@Michigan St.) W, 762-772at Michigan State W, 762-775vs. Central Michigan W, 30-6vs. Northern Michigan W, 30-6 vs. Illinois State W, 29.5-6.5vs. Air Force W, 29.5-6.5vs. Western Illinois W, 29.5-6.5vs. Iowa W, 29.5-7.5Indiana Intercollegiate (Bloomington, Ind.) 773, 3rdNCAA Championship (Holston Hills CC) (Knoxville, Tenn.) 610, 18th Top Finisher: Jim Hiniker (302)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgMike O’Connell, Sr. 68 137 897/12 74.75Bill Regnier 70 143 902/12 75.17Pat Danahy 72 145 760/10 76.00Jim Hiniker 72 146 913/12 76.08Mike Thorp 74 149 915/12 76.25Chuck McLaughlin 69 147 764/10 76.40Monty Kuka 77 –– 155/2 77.50


Captains: Bob Ferrel, Mike VossEvent Finish (field)at Louisville W, 12.5-8.5vs. Bellarmine (@Lou.) W, 11.5-6.5 vs. Transylvania (@Lou.) W, 16.5-1.5Midwestern Invitational 777, 3rd (10)vs. Aquinas (@CMU) L, 11-25 at Central Michigan W, 27-7at Michigan State L, 15.5-20.5 vs. Ohio State (@Mich. St.) L, 12.5-23.5 vs. No. Illinois (@MSU) L, 15-19vs. Northwestern W, 29.5-6.5vs. Ball State W, 24.5-11.5 vs. Bellarmine W, 32.5-3.5vs. Indiana (@Purdue) W, 20-16 at Purdue W, 21-15 vs. Ball State W, 24.5-11.5vs. Iowa L, 14.5-21.5 vs. Western Illinois L, 14-22 vs. Northern Illinois L, 17-19vs. Southern Illinois L, 10-32 vs. Aquinas College W, 27.5-8.5 vs. Western Michigan W, 17-14Indiana Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 760, 1st Top Finisher: Mike Voss (149)NCAA Championship (Wichita CC) (Wichita, Kan.) 606, 15th (30) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Sr. (149)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgMike Voss 71 143 662/22 75.55Mike O’Connell, Sr. 64 136 1676/22 76.18 Bob Ferrel 72 145 1676/22 76.18Jim Hiniker 71 148 1618/21 77.05Pete Bisconti 73 150 1541/20 77.05Larry McDonald 74 154 857/11 77.91Terry Kitch 71 149 560/7 80.00Jerry Lefere 75 162 410/5 82.00


Captain: Tom GraceEvent Finish (field)vs. Western Michigan W, 23.5-6.5Ohio State Invitational 804, 6th (7)at St. Ambrose W, 16.5-4.5at St. Ambrose W, 14-7at Iowa T, 21-21vs. Indiana (@Iowa) L, 9-33vs. Michigan State L, 14.5-21.5vs. Southern Illinois W, 26-16vs. Tri-State W, 16.5-1.5at Purdue L, 12.5-29.5vs. Ohio State (@Purdue) W, 24-12vs. W. Illinois (@Purdue) W, 19.5-16.5at Indiana L, 11.5-24.5vs. Purdue (@Indiana) L, 12.5-22.5vs. Ball State (@Indiana) W, 19.5-16.5vs. Bowling Green W, 14.5-3.5vs. Hillsdale W, 13-5at Northwestern L, 12.5-22.5vs. Iowa (@Northwestern) W, 24.5-11.5vs. Wisconsin (@NW) L, 13.5-22.5vs. Detroit W, 33-3 vs. Aquinas W, 31-5Indiana Intercollegiate (Bloomington, Ind.) 775, 3rdNCAA Championship (Duke GC) (Durham, N.C.) 638, 17th Top Finisher: Tom Grace (155, 3rd round)Player Strks Rds AvgTom Grace 1278 17 75.18Al Highducheck 1372 18 76.22Bob Ferrell 1380 18 76.67Craig Vollhaber 1308 17 76.94Mike Voss 1317 17 77.47Terry Kitch 155 2 77.50Peter Bisconti 1025 13 78.85Bill Busemeyer 158 2 79.00Ken Nelsen 79 1 79.00Dick Adamson 480 6 80.00Skip Vaughn 650 8 81.25


Notre Dame’s contingent that tied for fourth place at the 1964 NCAA Championship included (from left): Rev. Clarence Durbin, C.S.C., Mike O’Connell Sr., Jim Hiniker, Bill Regnier, Charles McLaughlin and Pat Danahy.

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Bob Battaglia 70 146/249 1068/13.5 79.11Charles Martinez 78 152/243 851/10.5 81.05Team 294 599/941


Captain: Bob WilsonTournament FinishGulf-American Tournament 1249, 19th Top Finisher: Bob Wilson (314)Ohio State Invitational 1257/602, 16th

Ball State Invitational 775

Miami (Ohio) Tournament 790, 5thNorthern Intercollegiate 1642, 12thPurdue Invitational 749, 3rdNotre Dame Invitational 763/602, 1st Top Finisher: Bob Battaglia (147)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgBob Wilson 73 151 1359/18 75.50Bill Cvengros 75 151 ––/–– 78.20Michael LaFrance 73 153 ––/–– 80.20Bob Battaglia 72 147 ––/–– 80.60Martin Best 73 164 ––/–– 82.40James Dunn 76 163 ––/–– 88.70Team 299 602


Captain: Bob BattagliaTournament FinishW. Michigan Invitational 395/314, 4th Top Finisher: Mike LaFrance (75, T-3rd)Ohio State Invitational 1230/971, 14th Top Finisher: James Dunn (239) Mid-American Invitational (Oxford, Ohio) 795/631, 16th Top Finisher: Mike LaFrance (155)Northern Intercollegiate (Madison, Wis.) 1550, 10thPurdue Invitational 789/625, 8th Top Finisher: Mike LaFrance (148, T-10th)Notre Dame Invitational 736/581, 1st Top Finisher: Bob Battaglia (142, 1st)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBob Battaglia 70 142/247 1079/14 77.07Mike LaFrance 72 147/254 1081/14 77.21Paul Betz 72 152/–– 316/4 79.00Dennis Conroy 72 147/245 1107/14 79.07Jim Dunn 77 15//239 1122/14 80.14Gene Quinn 73 149/–– 321/4 80.25Chuck Voelker 76 164/246 818/10 81.80Chris Byrd 79 165/258 832/10 83.20Team 305 625/971

vs. Northern Illinois W, 759-784 vs. Western Illinois W, 759-779Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgRian McNally 71 148 717/9.5 75.47Fran Mentone N/A 151 151/2 75.50Mike Brands 75 153 267/3.5 76.29John Pirro 74 151 579/7.5 77.70Joe Smith 75 150 738/9.5 77.68Chuck Musick 80 161 312/4 78.00Chris Siegler 78 157 587/7.5 78.27Michael Thorp 75 151 746/9 78.53Monty Kuka 72 146 633/8 79.13Team 291 598


Captain: Chuck MusickEvent Finishvs. Ohio State (@MSU) L, 770/609-752at Michigan State L, 770/609-767vs. Purdue (@Michigan St.) T, 770/609-770vs. Iowa (@Illinois State) L, 738-705

at Illinois State L, 738-731

vs. Southern Illinois (@ISU) W, 738-735

vs. Missouri (@Illinois St.) W, 738-741

vs. Illinois (@Illinois State) L, 738-746Northern Intercoll. (@MSU) 1538/1217, tie-7thvs. Wisconsin (@NW) L, 764-752

vs. Northern Illinois (@NW) W, 764-785

at Northwestern W, 764-766

at Northern Illinois W, 729/578-773Notre Dame Invitational 735/581, 1st Top Finisher: Charles Martinez (141)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgBill Cvengros 71 141 1045/14 74.64Bob Wilson 70 145 1050/14 75.00Mike Heaton 72 146 905/12 75.42Fran Mentone 71 152 1074/14 76.71Charles Martinez 69 141 1075/14 76.79Chuck Musick 72 152 1083/14 77.36George Farrell 80 161 161/2 80.50Team 283 578


Captain: Chuck MusickTournament FinishOhio State Invitational 1192/941, 8th Top Finisher: Bob Wilson (230) Illinois Invitational 592, 7th Top Finisher: Bob Wilson (115) Ball State Tournament 731, 1st Top Finisher: Bob Wilson, (142, 1st)Northern Intercoll. (@OSU) 1571/1241, 8th Top Finisher: Bob Wilson, (298, 2nd)Michigan State Invitational 371/294, T-4th Top Finisher: Bob Battaglia (70, T-2nd)Notre Dame Invitational 756/599, 2nd Top Finisher: Bob Wilson (143, 2nd)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBob Wilson 70 142/230 1003/13.5 74.30Jim Dunn 73 151/–– 376/3 75.20Bill Cvengros 76 145/243 1047/13.5 77.56Mike Sprinker 76 158/–– 234/3 78.00Charles Musick 74 149/239 1059/13.5 78.44


Captain: Pat DanahyEvent Finish (field)vs. Dayton W, 736/588-777vs. Northern Illinois W, 736/588-822vs. Western Illinois W, 736/588-755vs. Bowling Green W, 736/588-764 vs. Indiana (@Iowa) L, 756/600-749vs. Michigan State (@Iowa) W, 756/600-762 at Iowa W, 756/600-772at Purdue L, 764/607-736 vs. Ohio State (@Purdue) W, 764/607-769 vs. Indiana (@Purdue) W, 764/607-770 vs. NW (@Purdue) W, 764/607-797 vs. Illinois (@Purdue) W, 764/607-798Northern Intercollegiate 1542/1231, 6thOhio State (@Michigan St.) L, 762-756 vs. Michigan State W, 745/593-774 vs. Northwestern W, 745/593-782 vs. Illinois State W, 745/593-786vs. Southern Illinois W, 734/593-756

vs. Toledo W, 734/593-756vs. Central Michigan W, 734/593-797NCAA Championship (Stanford GC) (Stanford, Calif.) 608, 11th (22) Top Finisher: Rian McNally (148, T-19th)Player Rd 36 Str/Rds AvgMarty O’Connell 75 –– 75/1 75.00Bill Regnier 71 247 1051/14 75.07Charles McLaughlin 69 145 1068/14 76.29Pat Danahy 73 147 1071/14 76.50Rian McNally 70 148 1071/14 76.50Ed Schaffler 73 147 307/4 76.75Michael Thorp 73 147 1078/14 77.00 John Pirro 73 150 468/6 78.00Team 294 588


Captain: Michael ThorpEvent Finishat Ball State W, 573-579

vs. Miami (@Ball State) W, 573-587

vs. Cincinnati (@Ball State) W, 573-604vs. Southern Illinois W, 752-764

vs. Dayton W, 752-779

vs. Toledo W, 752-803at Ohio State L, 799-777

vs. Purdue (@Ohio State) L, 799-788

vs. Indiana (@Ohio State) L, 799-789 vs. Michigan St. (@Ohio St.) L, 799-798

vs. Marshall (@Ohio State) W, 799-820Northern Intercoll. (@MSU) 1592at Purdue L, 794-752 vs. Illinois (@Purdue) L, 794-770

vs. Ohio State (@Purdue) L, 794-771

vs. Indiana (@Purdue) L, 794-773

vs. NW (@Purdue) W, 794-804Pat Danahy posted a 76.50 stroke average in 1965-66 while helping the Irish reach the NCAA Championship.


1976-77Coach: Noel O’Sullivan

Captain: Rich KneeTournament Finish (field)Western Michigan 519-527 Top Finisher:Tim Saurs (70, 1st)Notre Dame Invitational 373/296, 1st (9) Top Finisher: John Lundgren (71, 1st)Miami (Ohio) Invitational 1227, 8th (19) Top Finisher: Bob Belmonte (304)vs. Bradley 373-385/297-300 Top Finisher: John Lundgren (73, 2nd)vs. Detroit 395-410/315-323 Top Finisher:Tim Saurs (77, 1st)vs. Aquinas 367-449/291-346 Top Finisher:Rich Knee (70, 1st)Indiana Intercollegiate 760/598, 3rd Top Finisher: Bob Belmonte (148, T-5th)Ohio State Invitational 1188/942, 20th Top Finisher: John Lundgren (230)Purdue Invitational 748/591, 2nd Top Finisher: Dave Knee (146)Mid-American Invitational 782/621, 4th Top Finisher: Biv Wadden (151)Northern Intercollegiate 1169/927, 12th Top Finisher: John Lundgren (228)W. Michigan Invitational 799/631, 6th Top Finisher: Dave Knee (154, 6th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBob Belmonte 71 148/249 928/12 77.30Tim Saurs 73 148/232 1627/21 77.50John Lundgren 71 155/228 1632/21 77.70Dave Knee 71 146/240 1636/21 77.90Rich Knee 70 148/234 1653/21 78.70Biv Wadden 74 149/235 1659/21 79.00Eric Bauwens 78 157/247 721/9 80.10Team 291 591 927


Captains: Jeff Burda, Mike KistnerTournament Finishat Purdue L, 384-383 vs. Purdue W, 377/300-390 Top Finisher: Jim Culveyhouse (73)Notre Dame Invitational 387, 2nd Top Finisher: Greg Bachman (73)GAC Intercollegiate 8th vs. Indiana 399vs. Wis.-Whitewater 384vs. Western Michigan 389vs. Indiana State 383Indianapolis Intercollegiate 4th Ohio State Invitational 1203/948, 8th Top Finisher: Jeff Burda (233, T-11th)Purdue Invitational 776/617, 6th Top Finisher: Jeff Burda (152, T-12th)Mid-American Invitational 377/297, 3rd Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (71, 1st)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJeff Burda 72 ––/–– 1144/15 76.27Paul Koprowski 71 ––/–– 1150/15 76.67Jim Culveyhouse 73 ––/–– 1181/15 78.73Richard Knee 75 ––/–– 1188/15 79.20Eddie Whalen 75 ––/–– 715/9 79.44Mike Kistner 76 ––/–– 1207/15 80.47John Delaney 79 ––/–– 486/6 81.00Greg Bachman 73 ––/–– ––/–– ––/––Team 297 617 948


Captain: Paul KoprowskiTournament Finishvs. Purdue L, 393-379/313-300 Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (76)Notre Dame Invitational 385/304, 3rd Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (74, 3rd)Indiana Intercollegiate 822, 6th Top Finishers: Koprowski/Saurs (160)Miami (Ohio) Invitational 1207, 6th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (297, 14th)vs. Aquinas 385-409/304-321 Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (74, 1st)vs. Tri-State 375-407/298-323 Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (70, 1st)Indianapolis Intercollegiate 765/508, 5th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (148, T-3rd) Ohio State Invitational 1206/942, 17th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (231)Purdue Invitational 779/616, 13th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (151)Mid-American Invitational 798/632, 14th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (152, 8th)Northern Intercollegiate 1612/1278, 14th Top Finisher: Paul Koprowski (314)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgPaul Koprowski 70 148/231 1593/21 75.85Tim Saurs 71 154/238 1643/21 78.24Jim Culveyhouse 75 167/–– 474/6 79.00Rich Knee 72 150/246 1667/21 79.38Mike Gennette 77 160/251 797/10 79.70Dave Richert 76 158/–– 561/7 80.14Biv Wadden 74 154/251 1687/21 80.33Bob Kennedy 76 156/247 1374/17 80.82Team 297 608/942


Captain: Mike LaFranceTournament FinishOhio State Invitational 1185/951, 11th Top Finisher: Marty Best (232)Michigan Invitational 777/618, 4th Top Finisher: Jeff Burda (153)Mid-American Invitational 792/629, 12th Top Finisher: Marty Best (154)Notre Dame Invitational 752/597, 2nd Top Finisher: Mike Kistner (148, 5th)Northern Intercollegiate 1490, 12th vs. Western Michigan 395Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgMarty Best 72 151/232 1086/14 77.55Mike Kistner 74 148/240 1089/14 77.79Mike LaFrance 72 151/239 1102/14 78.71Jeff Burda 75 152/239 1103/14 78.79Chuck Voekler 76 153/242 1109/14 79.21Gary Quinn 74 154/240 714/9 79.33Paul Betz –– ––/–- 401/5 80.20Team 296 597/951


Captain: Mike LaFranceTournament FinishCamp Lejeune Invitational 912, 9th Top Finisher: Jeff BurdaMajor College Invitational 1265/1002, 6th Top Finisher: Marty Best (250, T-19th)Ohio State Invitational 1205, 14th Top Finisher: Paul Betz (236)Mid-American Invitational 780/618, 10th Top Finisher: Jeff Burda (150)Northern Intercollegiate 1579, 13th Top Finishers: Burda/Betz (312)Notre Dame Invitational 771/611, 4th Top Finishers: Burda/Best (151)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJeff Burda 73 151/265 1872/24 78.00Paul Betz 71 151/251 1882/24 78.42Marty Best 73 162/250 1894/24 78.92Mike Kistner 77 ––/–– 796/10 79.60Jim Culveyhouse 77 155/256 1918/24 79.92Mike LaFrance 78 157/251 1920/24 80.00Dan O’Toole 75 157/–– 881/11 80.09Chuck Voelker 84 ––/257 1048/13 80.62Team 296 611/1002


Captains: Paul Betz, Jeff BurdaTournament Finishvs. Tri-State 359vs. Western Michigan 400vs. Loyola (Ill.) 381Indianapolis Intercollegiate 751, 3rdNorthern Illinois Invit. 405, 2ndMid-American Invitational 783, 10thNorthern Intercollegiate (Lafayette, Ind.) 1566/1240, 14th Top Finisher: Jeff Burda (308) Top Rounds/Stroke Avg.: Jeff Burda (74/76.5), Paul Koprowski (76/77.3), Mike Kistner (77/78.6), Ed Whelan (N/A/78.8), Jim Culveyhouse (71/78.8), Paul Betz (74/79.1), Bill Areus (75/N/A), Team (297/N/A).


Notre Dame head men’s golf coach Noel O’Sullivan looks on as 1973-74 team members Paul Betz (center) and Mike Kistner size up a putt.

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Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgDavid Moorman 79 ––/–– 227/3 75.67Tim Sacheck 69 149/222 1062/14 75.86Bob Horak 72 149/225 1063/14 75.93Tom McCarthy 74 153/230 1098/14 78.43David Pangraze 77 165/235 1118/14 79.86Bill McGuinness 78 162/231 880/11 80.00Stoney Ferlmann 72 160/237 1127/14 80.50Team 296 608/905


Captain: Stoney FerlmannTournament (par) FinishIndiana Intercollegiate 791/626, 4th Top Finisher: Craig Peters (155, T-11th)Notre Dame Invitational 362/287, 2nd Top Finishers: Horak/Scully (71, T-2nd) FIU Invitational 1264, 6th Top Finishers: Leyes/Pangraze (316, T-17th)vs. Valparaiso 391/308 Top Finisher: Robert Horak (74)vs. Olivet 371/294 Top Finisher: Stoney Ferlmann (70)Ohio State Invitational 1244/984, 23rd Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (238, T-24th)Mid-American Inv. (72) 800/630, 11th Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (152, T-11th)Northern Intercoll. (@Iowa) 1135/899, 14th Top Finisher: Robert Horak (217, T-7th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgCasey Cunniff 76 ––/–– 76/1 76.00Chris Mondero 76 ––/–– 76/1 76.00Craig Peters 72 155/233 1306/17 76.82Tim Matt 77 ––/–– 77/1 77.00Bob Horak 71 154/217 1314/17 77.29Dan Keleher 78 ––/–– 78/1 78.00Frank Leyes 72 152/236 1332/17 78.35David Pangraze 73 170/224 1113/14 79.50Stoney Ferlmann 70 161/241 1117/14 79.79Joe Celarek 80 ––/–– 80/1 80.00David Moorman 73 161/232 1377/17 81.00Tom Scully 71 161/261 493/6 82.17Tom Knee 83 ––/–– 83/1 83.00Team 287 626/899 5292/17 311.29


Captain: Dave KneeTournament Finish (field)Ball State Invitational 379/296, 2nd Top Finisher: Tim Sacheck (73, 2nd)Indianapolis Intercollegiate 748/593, 3rd Top Finisher: John Lundgren (147, T-6th)Ohio State Invitational 1186/933, 8th Top Finisher: John Lundgren (228, 9th)Purdue Invitational 752/594, 3rd Top Finisher: John Lundgren (145, T-3rd)Mid-American Invitational (Oxford, Ohio) 763/604, 3rd Top Finisher: John Lundgren (148, 5th) Michigan State 743/591, 5th Top Finisher: Tom McCarthy (144, T-8th)Indiana Intercollegiate 597 Top Finisher: Tom McCarthy (148)Notre Dame Invitational 293 Top Finisher: Tom McCarthy (72)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJohn Lundgren 71 145/228 1116/15 74.40Tom McCarthy 72 144/233 1128/15 75.20Dave Knee 73 149/235 1142/15 76.13Tim Sacheck 73 149/239 1148/15 76.53Bill McGuinness 73 148/251 1163/15 77.53Stoney Ferlmann 74 156/253 1215/15 81.00Team 293 591/933 450 1300.07


Captains: Tom McCarthy, Tim SacheckTournament (par) FinishFIU Invitational 5th Top Finisher: Stoney Ferlmann (316)vs. Tri-State (71) 379

vs. Valparaiso (71) 392

Ball State Invitational 374/296, 5th Top Finisher: Tim Sacheck (69, 1st) Indianapolis Invitational 772/608, 1st Top Finishers: Horak/Sacheck (149, T-2nd)Ohio State Intercollegiate 1184/936, 13th Top Finishers: Sacheck/McCarthy (230, T-19th)Mid-American Invit. (72) 1184/936, 13th Top Finisher: Bob Horak (225, T-3rd)No. Intercoll. (@Purdue) 1142/905, 15th Top Finisher: Tim Sacheck (222, T-22nd)


Captain: Rich KneeTournament Finish (field)Notre Dame Invitational 393/312, 4th Top Finisher: Dave Knee (74, T-2nd)at Purdue N/Aat Bradley 375-389/296-308 Top Finisher: Dave Knee (68)Indiana Intercollegiate 792/626, 3rd Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (149, 2nd)at Tri-State 366/290-400 Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (71)Miami “4” Invitational 1264, 15th Top Finisher: John Lundgren (313)Indianapolis Intercoll. 733/582, 3rd Top Finisher: Rich Knee (143, 3rd)Ohio State Invitational 1163/929, 4th Top Finisher: Rich Knee (228, T-7th)Purdue Invitational 753/596, 4th Top Finisher: Dave Knee (142, 2nd)Mid-American Invitational 760, 3rd (16) Top Finisher: Dave Knee (147, 3rd) Northern Intercollegiate 1497/893, 5th Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (291, 7th)Michigan State Invitational 766/611, 11th Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (151)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgDave Knee 68 142/234 2065/27 76.48Tim Saurs 68 149/242 2061/27 76.59Rich Knee 69 154/228 2082/27 77.11John Lundgren 71 154/238 2091/27 77.44Tom McCarthy 72 154/234 1864/24 77.67Tim Sacheck 70 154/235 2043/26 78.58Dave Knee 74 ––/–– ––/6 79.30Biv Wadden 76 ––/–– ––/4 79.80Bill McGuinness 80 ––/–– 80/1 80.00Team 288 582/893


Captain: Tim SaursTournament Finish (field)Indiana Intercollegiate 758/598, 1st Florida Invitational 1255, 4th Top Finisher: John Lundgren (309, 11th)Ball State Invitational 369Indianapolis Invitational 381/304, 2nd vs. Tri-State 371-399 Top Finisher: Dave Knee (71)Ohio State Invitational 650, 20thNorthern Intercollegiate (Columbus, Ohio) 1546, 6th Top Finishers: Sacheck/Lundgren (306, T-15th)Purdue Invitational 1st Top Finisher: Tim Saurs (141, 1st)Mid-American Invitational 794, 7thMichigan State Invitational 742/588, 3rd Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJohn Lundgren 71 ––/–– 1151/15 76.73Dave Knee 71 ––/–– 1458/19 76.74Tim Saurs 70 ––/–– 1470/19 77.37Tim Sacheck 70 ––/–– 1493/19 78.58Tom McCarthy –– ––/–– 1501/19 79.00Bill McGuinness 75 ––/–– 1357/17 79.82Jay Bryan –– ––/–– 324/4 81.00Team 293 588

The 1977-78 Irish golf team, led by head coach Noel O’Sullivan (far left) posted seven top-five finishes in 10 tournaments.



Captain: John O’DonovanTournament (par) Finish (field)Notre Dame Invit. (71) 365/290, 1st Top Finisher: John Anthony (71, 1st)MCC Championship (72) 966, 2nd (8) Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (240, 5th)MSU Invitational (71) 297, 1st Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (72, 1st)vs. Lewis (71) 370/294 Top Finishers: Anthony/Fuhrer (73)Purdue Invitational 923, 14th Top Finisher: Steve Fuhrer (231, T-43rd)Indiana Intercollegiate 812/644, 2nd Top Finisher: Lon Huffman (162, T-16th)Ohio State Invitational 645, 16th Top Finisher: Lon Huffman (158)Kent State Invitational 1152/914, 5th Top Finisher: Lon Huffman (222, T-5th)Mid-American Invit. (70) 908, 12th Top Finisher: Lon Huffman (226, T-33rd)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgDoug Giorgio 70 ––/231 449/6 74.83Lon Huffman 71 158/222 1149/15 76.60John O’Donovan 72 160/225 1395/18 77.50Steve Fuhrer 70 165/230 1242/16 77.63Norm Campbell 71 165/–– 389/5 77.80 Dick Connelly 73 162/227 1407/18 78.16John Anthony 71 166/236 1025/13 78.84Chris Bona 74 162/240 796/10 79.60Team 290 644/908 5881/19 309.53


Captain: Chris BonaTournament (par) Finish (field)Western Michigan 399 Top Finisher: Chris Bona (75)Indiana Intercollegiate 646, 3rd Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (154)Notre Dame Invit. (71) 300, 1st Top Finisher:Doug Giorgio (72, 1st)Valparaiso Invitational 399, 2nd Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (75)Central Florida Invit. (72) 941, 7th Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (226, 8th)vs. Lewis (71) 297 Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (73)Eastern Kentucky Invit. (72) 917, 8th Top Finisher: John Connelly (227, 18th)Purdue Invitational 640, 10th Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (158, 20th)Indianapolis Intercollegiate 806/639, 2nd Top Finisher: Norm Campbell (158, 7th)Ohio State Invitational 957, 20th Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (229, 15th)Michigan State Invit. (71) 945, 7th Top Finisher:Doug Giorgio (228, T-13th)


Captain: David MoormanTournament Finish (field)Notre Dame Invitational 397/312, 8th Top Finisher: John Anthony (74, T-4th)vs. Tri-State 375/298 Top Finisher: David Moorman (73)vs. Xavier 374/297 Top Finisher: John Anthony (73)Purdue Invitational 768/611, 10th Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (154, T-40th)Ohio State Invitational 1204/953, 19th Top Finisher: Lon Huffman (238, T-55th) Michigan State Invitational 792/633, 15th Top Finisher: David Moorman (154, T-42nd)MCC Championship 938, 3rd (9) Top Finisher: David Pangraze (232, 9th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJohn Anthony 73 ––/–– 147/2 73.50Lon Huffman 74 156/238 546/7 78.00Jack Eisenbeis 76 ––/–– 156/2 78.00Frank Leyes 74 154/234 1017/13 78.23Tom Ryan 80 ––/–– 157/2 78.50David Pangraze 72 155/232 1022/13 78.62John O’Donovan 74 155/235 944/12 78.67Tim Hanlon 77 ––/–– 158/2 79.00Chris Bona 74 158/237 1032/13 79.39David Moorman 73 154/250 1034/13 79.54Steve Ferlmann 80 ––/–– 165/2 82.50John Ratcliff 85 ––/–– 85/1 85.00Kevin Olinger 85 ––/–– 86/1 86.00Team 297 611/938 4042/13 310.92


Captain: John O’DonovanTournament (par) Finish (field)vs. Loyola (71) 372/296 Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (72)Notre Dame Invit.(71) 382/304, 1st Top Finishers: Bona/Huffman (75)Indiana Intercollegiate 623, 3rd Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (150, T-4th)MCC Championship (72) 930, 3rd (9) Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (228, 11th) North-South Collegiate 984, 3rd Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (242, 7th) vs. Tri-State (71) 389/308 Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (74) Tri-Meet (71) 382/303, 1st Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (73)Purdue Invitational 774/614, 7th Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (146, 4th)Mid-American Invitational 903, 12th Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (224, T-30th)Ohio State Invitational 1182/933, 11th Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (241, T-68th) Northern Intercollegiate 1184/940, 22nd Top Finisher: Chris Bona (229, T-43rd)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJohn O’Donovan 72 146/224 1779/23 77.35Dick Connelly 73 150/233 1800/23 78.26Chris Bona 71 154/229 1743/22 79.23Lon Huffman 74 165/234 1611/20 80.55John Anthony 72 158/229 1587/20 79.35Steve Fuhrer 74 159/226 1681/21 80.05Team 296 623/903 7138/23 310.35


Captain: Stoney FerlmannTournament (par) FinishNotre Dame Invitational 373/295, 1st Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (69, 1st)WMU Invitational (72) 798/632, 4th Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (155, 5th)FIU Invitational 936, 4th Top Finisher: Frank Leyes (225, 4th)vs. Valparaiso (71) 367/292 Top Finisher: David Moorman (69)Ball State Invitational 389/309, T-4th Top Finisher: David Pangraze (74, T-7th)Indianapolis Invitational 794/630, 2nd Top Finisher: David Pangraze (155, T-7th)Ohio State Invitational 1237/983, 19th Top Finisher: David Moorman (244, T-72nd)Purdue Invitational 1169/924, 9th Top Finisher: David Pangraze (224, T-16th)Michigan Invitational 800/632, 15th Top Finisher: John O’Donovan (154, T-15th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgDavid Pangraze 73 155/224 1180/15 78.66 Frank Leyes 69 155/238 1185/15 79.00 John O’Donovan 73 155/242 1187/15 79.13David Moorman 69 157/231 1113/14 79.50 Craig Peters 75 158/236 1205/15 80.33Stoney Ferlmann 80 161/251 1307/15 87.13Team 292 620/924 5633/18 312.94


Doug Giorgio paced the 1986-87 Irish with a 77.71 season stroke average.

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Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgPat Mohan 71 144/227 1691/22 78.86Dave Regnier 75 ––/233 553/7 79.00Joe Dennen 75 155/231 1741/22 79.14Mike O’Connell, Jr. 72 150/230 1512/19 79.58Paul Nolta 76 159/231 1593/20 79.65Chris Dayton 72 154/237 877/11 79.73Mike Crisanti 75 151/244 721/9 80.11Joe Houston 81 162/–– 162/2 81.00Team 292 615/923 6876/22 312.55

1990-91Coach: George Thomas

Captain: Paul NoltaTournament (par) Finish (field)Cincinnati Collegiate (72) 638, 10th (20) Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (159, T-33rd)Northern Intercollegiate (W. Lafayette, Ind.) (71) 879, 11th (22) Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (217, 22nd)Valparaiso Invitational 402, 1st (5) Top Finisher: Brennan Murphy (73, 1st)MCC Championship (72) 607, 2nd (9) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (147, 1st)Central Fla. Intercoll. (72) 968, 18th (18) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (238, 75th)UK-Owens Invit. (72) 333, 24th (25) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (80, T-63rd)Indianapolis Invitational 761, 5th (18) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (146, T-4th)Indiana Invitational (71) 617, 7th (13) Top Finisher: Paul Nolta (153, T-14th)Akron Intercollegiate 942, 18th (18) Top Finisher: Mike Crisanti (235, T-56th)Ohio St. Intercollegiate (72) 922, 16th (23) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (225, T-28th)

Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgPat Mohan 71 159/222 2087/27 77.29D.J. Romano 75 ––/–– 156/2 78.00Doug Giorgio 73 153/230 2128/27 78.82Dick Connely 72 157/233 2224/28 79.43Mike Lynch 77 ––/–– 160/2 80.00Bobby Kloska 79 ––/244 571/7 81.57Paul Nolta 74 161/228 2210/27 81.85Jim Troutman 82 ––/–– 164/2 82.00Terry Berland 75 166/250 1248/15 83.20Pat Kusek 76 ––/250 1008/12 84.00Team 292 629/909 8856/28 316.29

1988-89Midwestern Collegiate Conference Champion

Coach: George ThomasCaptains: Doug Giorgio, Pat Mohan

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Indiana Championship (72) 636, 3rd (12) Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (158, T-7th)Ohio State Classic (72) 946, 12th (15) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (229, T-13th)MCC Championship (72) 985, 1st (9) Top Finishers: Mohan/Giorgio (243, T-1st) — Mohan medalist via final-round scorePurdue Invitational (72) 639, 7th (7) Top Finisher: Paul Nolta (157, 21st)Indianapolis Invit. (72) 758/602, 2nd Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (149, T-2nd)Ohio St. Intercollegiate (72) 939, 8th (22) Top Finishers: Nolta/Giorgio (233, T-29th) Spartan Invitational (72) 915, 6th (16) Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (226, T-12th) Midwestern Invit. (72) 914, 14th (15) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (225)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgPat Mohan 72 149/227 1634/21 77.81Doug Giorgio 73 150/226 1634/21 77.81Paul Nolta 73 150/231 1666/21 79.33Mike O’Connell, Jr. 75 154/225 873/11 79.36Mike Crisanti 76 157/239 635/8 79.38Terry Berland 78 159/249 659/8 82.38D.J. Romano 80 165/–– 165/2 82.50Pat Kusek 75 156/242 1078/13 82.92Jim McCarthy 81 168/–– 168/2 84.00Team 301 636/914 6576/21 313.14


Coach: George ThomasCaptains: Pat Mohan, Paul Nolta

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Indiana Champ. (72) 615, 5th (13) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (144, 2nd)Glen Oaks Classic 302, 2nd (4) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (72)MCC Championship (72) 923, 1st (9) Top Finishers: O’Connell/Mohan (230, T-2nd)Ohio State Classic 950, 12th (17) Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (231, T-22nd)Central Florida Classic (72) 969, 18th (18) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (243, 82nd)Kentucky Invitational (72) 636, 21st (24) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (153, T-26th)Indianapolis Intercoll. (72) 756/601, 3rd Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (148, T-6th)Akron Invitational (72) 930, 25th (36) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (227, 8th)Ohio State Invitational (72) 950, T-17th (23) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (234, T-45th)

Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgTom Ryan 76 ––/–– 76/1 76.00Doug Giorgio 72 158/226 1632/21 77.71George Molinsky 78 ––/–– 78/1 78.00Pat Mohan 73 154/228 1649/21 78.52Norm Campbell 76 158/241 632/8 79.00Dick Connelly 72 162/229 1350/17 79.41John Connelly 74 164/227 1775/22 80.68Bobby Kloska 80 ––/–– 162/2 81.00Chris Bona 75 166/237 1788/22 81.27Mike Culver 80 ––/–– 164/2 82.00Team 300 640/917 7080/23 377.83

1987-88Coach: Noel O’SullivanCaptain: Dick Connelly

Tournament (par) Finish (field)vs. Western Michigan (72) 379/298 Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (72)Glen Oaks Classic (72) 314, 1st (10) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (74, 1st)Indiana Intercollegiate (72) 629, 2nd (15) Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (153, 5th)Notre Dame Invit. (71) 323, 8th (11) Top Finisher: Mike Lynch (77, T-8th)Ohio State Classic (72) 971, 9th (19) Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (234, T-20th)Tri-Meet 307, 1st (3) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (73)Embry-Riddle Intercoll. 970, 11th (24) Top Finisher: Dick Connelly (233, T-13th)Eastern Kentucky Classic 954, 11th (20) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (232, 11th)vs. Lewis (71) 309 Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (73)Purdue Invitational (71) 909, 3rd (8) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (224, 1st)Ohio State Intercollegiate 997, 22nd (23) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (245, T-56th)Spartan Invitational 937, 9th (15) Top Finisher: Doug Giorgio (230, T-12th)Midwestern Invit. (72) 938, 12th (15) Top Finisher: Pat Mohan (222, 7th)

Pat Mohan led Notre Dame in stroke average in ’87-’88, ’88-’89 and ’89-’90.

Chris Dayton (left) and Joe Dennen (right) were a formidable duo for the Notre Dame men’s golf program in the early 1990s, combining for 16 team-best finishes.


Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBrian Donohoe 70 155/221 1916/25 76.64Brad Stanis 73 ––/231 231/3 77.00Joel Hepler 72 155/219 1932/25 77.28Bryan Weeks 72 147/232 1709/22 77.68Chris O’Connell 69 154/228 1974/25 78.96Bill Moore 72 154/227 1509/19 79.42Kit Burton 81 164/–– 164/2 82.00Matt Huggins 76 172/239 411/5 82.20Mike Chaney 80 ––/248 248/3 82.67Team 284 611/899 7692/25 307.68

1995-96BIG EAST Conference Champion

Coach: George ThomasCaptains: Brian Donohoe, Joel Hepler

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Yale Intercollegiate (70) 612, 2nd (27) Top Finisher: Bill Moore (151, T-7th)Michigan Invitational (71) 912, 9th (21) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (226, T-14th)BIG EAST Championship (71) 593, 1st (9) Top Finisher: Bill Moore (143, 1st)Embry-Riddle Intercoll. (72) 925, 5th (30) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (227)UK-Owens Invit. (72) 918, 9th (16) Top Finishers: Burton/Hepler/Weeks (229)Marshall Invitational (71) 904, 6th (18) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (224, T-16th)Legends of Indiana (72) 958, 18th (18) Top Finishers: Hepler/Weeks (236, T-49th)Cleveland State Classic (71) 899, 1st (11) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (223, 62nd)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBryan Weeks 72 149/223 1680/22 76.36Joel Hepler 71 158/224 1682/22 76.46Bill Moore 71 143/230 1689/22 76.77Doug Diemer 72 157/224 623/8 77.88Brian Donohoe 72 149/226 1490/19 78.42Kit Burton 74 ––/229 943/12 78.58Brad Hardin 77 ––/233 475/6 79.17Brad Stanis 79 161/–– 161/2 80.50Team 293 592/899 6720/22 305.46

Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJoe Dennen 71 149/222 1442/19 75.90Chris Dayton 70 144/232 1466/19 77.16Chris O’Connell 74 150/218 1467/19 77.21Cole Hanson 69 155/228 1282/16 80.13Kit Burton 72 154/237 722/9 80.22Mike Chaney 74 151/247 806/10 80.60John Bode 78 ––/247 247/3 82.33Chris Marando 83 ––/262 262/3 87.30Team 291 488/908 5920/19 311.58


Captain: Chris O’ConnellTournament (par) Finish (field)Purdue Invitational (71) N/A Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (227, T-26th)MCC Championship (71) 931, 2nd (7) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (228, 5th)Northern Intercoll. (@Mich.)926, 21st (24) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (227, T-29th)Ohio State Classic (72) 629, 10th (11) Top Finisher: Chris O’Connell (155, T-28th)Central Florida Classic (72) 978, 19th (21) Top Finisher: Kit Burton (243, T-84th)Sultan Run Intercoll. (72) 637, 11th (15) Top Finisher: Chris O’Connell (155, T-20th)Indiana Invitational (71) 611, 3rd (13) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (147, T-3rd)Bradley Invitational (72) 988, T-11th (20) Top Finisher: Mike Chaney (242) Xavier Invitational (71) 308, T-4th (18) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (147, T-7th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBrian Donohoe 72 147/227 1808/23 78.61Chris O’Connell 74 151/227 1813/23 78.83Mike Chaney 73 155/228 1815/23 78.91Cole Hanson 73 154/228 1119/14 79.93Todd Klem 72 153/240 965/12 80.42Kit Burton 79 164/239 811/10 81.10Joel Hepler 73 147/249 991/12 82.58Team 300 611/9056 913/23 300.57


Coach: George ThomasCaptains: Chris O’Connell

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Air Force Invitational (72) 937, 19th (24) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (226, T-28th)Marquette Intercoll. (71) 915, 11th (18) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (224, T-18th)Northern Intercollegiate (E. Lansing, Mich.) (72) 611, 12th (19) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (147, T-7th)Embry-Riddle Intercoll. (72) 628, 8th (27) Top Finishers: Donohoe/Hepler/Weeks (155)UK-Owens Invit. (72) 916, 7th (13) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (226, T-11th)Legends of Indiana (72) 899, 10th (18) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (219, T-10th)Ohio State Intercoll. (72) 952, T-15th (23) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (234, T-35th)Kent State Invitational (70) 917, 17th (19) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (228, T-54th)MCC Championship (72) 917, 1st (9) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (221, 1st)

Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgMike O’Connell, Jr. 71 146/218 1623/21 77.29Mike Crisanti 73 153/228 1405/18 78.06Paul Nolta 73 153/225 1652/21 78.67Joe Dennen 69 156/217 1653/21 78.71Chris Dayton 70 150/226 1420/18 78.89Brennan Murphy 73 ––/–– 73/1 73.00John Johnsrud 76 156/–– 555/7 79.29Dave Regnier 80 ––/–– 80/1 80.00Rick Coddens 82 ––/–– 82/1 82.00Todd Klem 79 ––/263 342/4 85.50Team 294 601/879 7069/21 321.32


Captain: Mike O’Connell, Jr.Tournament (par) Finish (field)Indiana Intercollegiate (W. Lafayette, Ind.) (71) 585, 3rd (18) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (142, T-1st)Cincinnati Collegiate (72) 639, 9th (21) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (150, 3rd)MCC Championship (70) 930, 2nd (7) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (220, 1st)Central Florida Invit. (72) 949, 18th (18) Top Finisher: Mike Crisanti (232, T-63rd)Evansville Intercoll.(72) 637, 8th (16) Top Finisher: Cole Hanson (157, T-22nd)Purdue Invitational (71) 619, 7th (14) Top Finisher: Mike O’Connell, Jr. (153, T-21st)Indiana Intercollegiate (W. Lafayette, Ind.) (71) 630, 13th (14) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (235)Akron Inv. [27 holes] 455 Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (110)Ohio State Invitational (72) 974, 17th (18) Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (237, T-27th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgChris Dayton 73 142/220 1657/21.5 77.07Mike Chaney 72 147/231 1688/21.5 78.51Joe Dennen 71 143/237 1690/21.5 78.60Cole Hanson 78 157/–– 442/5.5 80.36Chris O’Connell 75 164/241 1012/12.5 80.96Todd Klem 81 163/–– 163/2 81.50John Johnsrud 79 159/253 412/5 82.40Mike O’Connell 74 153/246 1417/17 83.35Team 291 619/930 6418/20.5 313.07


Captains: Chris Dayton, Joe DennenTournament (par) Finish (field)Indiana Intercollegiate (W. Lafayette, Ind.) (71) 588, 2nd (15) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (144, T-2nd)Cincinnati Invitational (72) 628, 9th (16) Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (152)MCC Championship (72) 939, 2nd (9) Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (232)Central Florida Invit. (72) 949, 16th Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (232, 4th)Purdue Invitational (71) 601, 6th Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (149)Ball State Invitational (72) 394, 4th Top Finisher: Chris Dayton (76)Indiana Invitational (71) 913, 8th Top Finisher: Chris O’Connell (218, 2nd)Michigan Invitational 908, 14th Top Finisher: Joe Dennen (222)


Brian Donohoe led the Irish with a 221 (+5), en route to medalist honors and a first-place team finish at the MCC Tournament in 1995.

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1999-2000Coach: George ThomasCaptain: Todd Vernon

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Air Force Invitational (72) 868, 1st (24) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (212, 3rd)Legends of Indiana (72) 878, 1st (16) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (214, 1st)Xavier Invitational (71) 872, 3rd (19) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (213, T-5th)Louisville Intercoll. (72) 593, 1st (18) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (143, 2nd)Treasure Coast Classic (72) 918, 2nd (15) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (223, 5th)Kentucky Invitational (72) 907, 10th (16) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (218, T-4th)Marshall Invitational (71) 892, 7th (20) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (220, T-11th)Ohio St. Intercollegiate. (72) 925, 13th (17) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (230, T-33rd)Akron Intercollegiate (72) 905, 7th (20) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (221, T-10th)BIG EAST Championship (71) 594, 3rd (9) Top Finisher: Alex Kent (145, T-5th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgTodd Vernon 66 149/212 2077/28 74.18Steve Ratay 70 143/213 2087/28 74.54Alex Kent 68 145/217 2109/28 75.32Jeff Connell 67 152/219 2040/27 75.56Brandon Lunke 70 ––/231 231/3 77.00Adam Anderson 72 152/225 1933/25 77.26Chris Whitten 75 ––/233 467/6 77.32Pat Schaffler 78 ––/238 238/3 79.33Team 275 593/866 8352/28 298.29


Captains: Brad Hardin, Todd VernonTournament (par) Finish (field)Air Force Invitational (72) 880, 7th (24) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (219, T-26th)Iowa Intercollegiate (71) 886, 3rd (12) Top Finisher:Willie Kent (216, T-1st)Legends of Indiana (72) 893, 8th (18) Top Finisher: Kyle Monfort (217, T-10th)Louisville Intercoll. (72) 609, 2nd (20) Top Finisher: Brad Hardin (148, T-2nd)BIG EAST Championship (71) 617, 2nd (9) Top Finisher: Willie Kent (148, 2nd)Golden Ocala Invit. (72) 599, 8th (18) Top Finisher: Willie Kent (138, 1st)Dr. Pepper Intercoll. (72) 918, 14th (19) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (227, T-41st)Kentucky Invitational (72) 881, 2nd (18) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (212, T-2nd)Marshall Invitational (71) 896, 4th (20) Top Finisher: Brad Hardin (216, 2nd)Ohio St. Intercollegiate (72) 925, 9th (15) Top Finisher: Willie Kent (226, T-13th)Kent Cobra Collegiate (70) 866, 7th (19) Top Finisher: Kent/Vernon (215, T-15th)Michigan Invitational (71) 902, 15th (18) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (220, 17th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgWillie Kent 67 138/214 2467/33 74.76Kyle Monfort 68 152/217 972/13 74.77Brad Hardin 71 148/216 2469/33 74.81Jeff Connell 71 153/212 2345/31 75.65Todd Vernon 72 153/214 2524/33 76.49Steve Ratay 74 167/226 1332/17 78.35Chris Whitten 77 158/246 404/5 79.00Team 287 609/866 9872/33 299.15


Coach: George ThomasCaptains: Brian Donohoe, Joel Hepler

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Air Force Invitational (72) 906, 10th (24) Top Finisher: Joel Hepler (224, T-23rd)Butler Fall Invitational (72) 929, 5th (17) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (230, T-13th)BIG EAST Championship (71) 595, 1st (9) Top Finisher: Brad Hardin (144, 2nd)San Francisco Invit. (71) 966, 14th (14) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (240, T-55th)Golden Ocala Invit. (72) 902, 6th (11) Top Finisher: Brad Hardin (226, T-20th)Butler Spring Invit. (71) 612, 1st (18) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (151, 2nd) Kentucky Invitational (72) 891, 4th (18) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (221, T-9th)Legends of Indiana (72) 884, 5th (18) Top Finisher: Brian Donohoe (216, T-10th)Cleveland St. Invit. (72) 906, 3rd (13) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (222, T-5th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgBryan Weeks 70 151/221 1672/22 76.00Brian Donohoe 69 151/216 1914/25 76.56Joel Hepler 69 152/221 1686/22 76.64Todd Vernon 69 154/226 1303/17 76.65Brad Hardin 70 144/226 1943/25 77.72Brad Stanis 78 ––/234 234/3 78.00Jeff Connell 73 ––/231 479/6 79.83Chip Farrell 74 ––/242 242/3 80.67Team 288 595/884 7591/2 303.64


Coach: George ThomasCaptain: Bryan Weeks

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Air Force Invitational (72) 896, 12th (23) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (221, T-24th)Iowa Intercollegiate (72) 930, 11th (12) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (228, T-15th)BIG EAST Championship (72) 595, 1st (9) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (141, 1st)Legends of Indiana (72) 873, 10th (18) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (217, T-21st)Louisville Intercoll. (72) 624, 16th (23) Top Finisher: Brad Hardin (153, T-30th)Golden Ocala Invit. (72) 892, 5th (18) Top Finisher: Todd Vernon (220, T-7th)Butler Spring Invit. (71) 584, 1st (16) Top Finisher: Bryan Weeks (142, 1st) Kentucky Invitational (72) 888, 2nd (20) Top Finisher: Willie Kent (218, T-4th)Marshall Invitational (71) 878, 8th (20) Top Finisher: Jeff Connell (209, T-2nd)Ohio St. Intercollegiate (72) 895, 6th (16) Top Finishers: Kent/Vernon (221, T-14th) Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgWillie Kent 69 147/218 1037/14 74.07Todd Vernon 70 141/220 2014/27 74.59Bryan Weeks 69 143/217 2037/27 75.44Jeff Connell 69 148/209 2038/27 75.48Brad Hardin 71 151/223 1842/24 76.75Brad Stanis 71 148/218 1232/16 77.00Adam Limbach 77 ––/235 235/3 78.33Team 283 584/873 8055/27 298.33

Notre Dame’s 1997-98 team included (front row, from left): head coach George Thomas, Adam Limbach, Willie Kent, Brett Rechel, Bryan Weeks, Chip Farrell and administrative assistant Tom Hanlon; (back row, from left): Todd Vernon, Brad Hardin, Brad Stanis, Jeff Connell and John Dunham. The Irish won the BIG EAST Championship and Butler Invitational while placing second at the Kentucky Invitational. The team’s 298.33 season stroke average was led by Kent (74.07), Vernon (74.59), Weeks (75.44), Connell (75.48) and Hardin (76.75).


Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgScott Gustafson 69 145/219 2401/32 75.03Brandon Lunke 69 147/213 2178/29 75.10Mark Baldwin 67 152/211 2191/29 75.55Tommy Balderston 69 147/213 1973/26 75.88Eric Deutsch 68 145/216 2204/29 76.00Ryan Marshall 72 154/226 620/8 77.50Bill McGaughan 72 —/225 701/9 77.89Gavin Ferlic 73 —/228 702/9 78.00Daniel Klauer 75 —/234 234/3 78.00K.C. Wiseman 76 —/231 705/9 78.33Team 284 584/873 10505/35 300.14


Coach: John JasinskiCaptain: Gavin Ferlic

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Inverness Intercoll. (71) 934, 15th (15) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (232, T-46th)Windon Mem. Classic (72) 909, T-15th (17) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (217, T-11th)SMU/Stonebridge Invit. (72) 882, 1st (17) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (210, 3rd)The Tillinghast (70) 592, 2nd (13) Top Finisher: Shane Sigsbee (146, T-3rd)Nelson Invitational (71) 863, T-12th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (212, T-18th)Rice Intercollegiate (72) 900, T-2nd (14) Top Finisher: Tommy Balderston (218, T-4th)Clev. Golf Colleg. Classic (71) 918, 17th (17) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (216, T-14th)Conrad Rehling Invit. (72) 906, 9th (13) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (219, T-11th)Augusta St. Invitational (72) 892, T-14th (18) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (218, T-18th)Boilermaker Invit. (72) 908, 15th (18) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (221, T-27th)BIG EAST Championship (70) 876, 1st (6) Top Finishers: Balderston/Isban (218, T-3rd)Fossum/TaylorMade (72) 945, 14th (14) Top Finisher: Adam Gifford (230, T-41st)NCAA Central Regional (72) (West Lafayette, Ind.) 914, 12th (27) Top Finisher: Eric Deutsch (226, T-27th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgScott Gustafson 68 154/210 2598/35 74.23Cole Isban 69 150/212 2558/34 75.24Tommy Balderston 68 153/214 2425/32 75.78Eric Deutsch 69 149/219 2230/29 76.90Mark Baldwin 70 148/218 2232/29 76.97Adam Gifford 76 —/230 464/6 77.33Shane Sigsbee 70 146/213 1475/19 77.63Daniel Klauer 74 —/234 713/9 79.22Steve Colnitis 75 —/241 241/3 80.33Gavin Ferlic 78 —/240 490/6 81.67K.C. Wiseman 82 —/250 250/3 83.33Team 286 592/863 11439/38 301.03

2001-02Coach: John JasinskiCaptain: Steve Ratay

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Yestingsmeier Invit. (72) 908, 19th (19) Top Finisher: Chris Whitten (222, T-42nd)Wolverine Invitational (71) 594, 8th (20) Top Finisher: Brandon Lunke (142, T-3rd)Xavier Invitational (71) 873, T-8th (19) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (210, 4th)The Tillinghast (72) 614, 15th (24) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (144, T-8th)Ron Smith Invitational (71) 908, 11th (18) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (148, T-20th)Treasure Cove Classic (72) 610, 7th (19) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (140, 2nd)El Diablo Intercoll. (72) 918, 17th (20) Steve Ratay (217, T-4th)Pepsi-Cola Invitational (72) 917, 7th (13) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (223, T-13th)UK-Owens Invit. (72) 893, T-14th (18) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (217, T-16th)Marshall Invitational (71) 900, T-11th (20) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (220, T-16th)BIG EAST Championship (70) 882, 2nd (6) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (215, T-2nd)Spartan Invitational (72) 921, T-12th (15) Top Finisher: Ryan Marshall (224, T-15th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgSteve Ratay 66 140/210 2337/32 73.03Ryan Marshall 69 155/217 1753/23 76.22K.C. Wiseman 73 151/226 1538/20 76.90Steve Colnitis 72 149/230 1849/24 77.04Brandon Lunke 69 142/220 1775/23 77.17Chris Whitten 72 150/222 1781/23 77.43Bill McGaughan 73 157/223 624/8 78.00Gavin Ferlic 76 165/223 398/5 79.60Kevin Ricci 74 153/229 799/10 79.90Andrew Kent 79 160/— 160/2 80.00Mike Hastings 90 180/— 180/2 90.00Team 283 594/873 9639/32 301.22

2002-03Coach: John Jasinski

Captain: Brandon LunkeTournament (par) Finish (field)Inverness Intercoll. (71) 924, 14th (15) Top Finisher: Eric Deutsch (225, T-22nd)Kansas Invitational (72) 904, 9th (14) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (219, T-17th)Lexus Golf Classic (72) 885, T-9th (18) Top Finisher: Brandon Lunke (213, T-5th)SMU/Stonebridge Inv. (72) 873, 5th (14) Top Finisher: Tommy Balderston (213, T-5th)Nelson Invitational (71) 877, 12th (18) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (211, T-11th)Big Red Classic (72) 584, 8th (18) Top Finisher: Eric Deutsch (145, T-18th)Conrad Rehling Invit. (71) 912, 12th (13) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (224, T-36th)UK-Johnny Owens Invit. (72) 933, 11th (15) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (225, T-6th)Border Olympics (72) 885, 14th (20) Top Finisher: Eric Deutsch (219, T-28th)Kepler Intercollegiate (72) 936, T-13th (18) Top Finisher: Brandon Lunke (230, T-30th)BIG EAST Championship (70) 891, 2nd (6) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (221, T-2nd)Fossum/TaylorMade Classic (72) 901, 10th (14) Top Finisher: Brandon Lunke (217, T-13th)


Captain: Steve RatayTournament (par) Finish (field)Wisconsin Invitational (72) 881, 4th (15) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (212, T-1st)PSINET Collegiate (72) 922, 9th (12) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (225, T-14th)Northern Intercoll.(72) 908, 11th (18) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (221, T-8th)Legends of Indiana (72) 873, 12th (13) Top Finisher: Alex Kent (210, 4th)El Diablo Intercoll. (72) 605, T-18th (24) Top Finisher: Alex Kent (148, T-32nd)UK-Johnny Owens Invit. (72) 896, 9th (15) Top Finisher: Alex Kent (220, T-10th)Marshall Invitational (71) 880, 13th (19) Top Finisher: Alex Kent (216, T-19th)Kepler Intercollegiate (72) 913, T-8th (17) Top Finisher: Kyle Monfort (226, T-19th)FirstEnergy Intercoll. (70) 585, T-3rd (19) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (142, T-2nd)BIG EAST Championship (70) 902, 5th (6) Top Finisher: Steve Ratay (215, T-1st)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgSteve Ratay 70 142/212 2063/28 73.68Alex Kent 67 147/210 2077/28 74.18Kyle Monfort 69 153/223 1212/16 75.75Gavin Ferlic 74 NA/225 460/6 76.67Brandon Lunke 71 143/220 1304/17 76.71Pat Schaffler 72 151/220 1922/25 76.88Peter Rivas 72 162/220 1321/17 77.71Adam Anderson 74 NA/228 468/6 78.00Team 288 585/873 8365/28 298.75


Cole Isban broke the Irish single-season stroke average record in each of his final two seasons, culminating with a 72.71 mark in2006-07.

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Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgCole Isban 66 150/209 2472/34 72.71Josh Sandman 66 152/213 2513/34 73.91Adam Gifford 69 155/213 2540/34 74.71C. Santos-Ocampo 70 150222 830/11 75.45Shane Sigsbee 72 147/232 379/5 75.80Eddie Peckels 69 156/219 1980/26 76.15Greg Rodgers 69 154/217 1448/19 76.21Kyle Willis 72 —/224 460/6 76.67Doug Fortner 69 166/212 2147/28 76.68Mike King 71 147/235 785/10 78.50Olavo Batista 77 160/239 677/8 84.63Team 278 610/856 10054/34 295.71

2007-08Coach: Jim Kubinski

Captains: Mike King, Eddie Peckels, Greg RodgersTournament (par) Finish (field)Gopher Invitational (72) 891, T-4th (12) Top Finisher: Greg Rodgers (219, T-7th)Fighting Irish Grid. Classic (70) 882, T-8th (12) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (210, T-2nd)Coca-Cola Duke Classic (72) 857, 3rd (15) Top Finishers: Hock/Sandman (213, T-11th)Mason Rudolph Inter. (71) 292, T-8th (18) Top Finisher: Tyler Hock (71, T-13th)UNCG Bridgestone Champ. (72) 878, 9th (15) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (217, T-15th)John Hayt Colleg. Inv. (72) 903, 15th (15) Top Finishers: Fortner/Sandman (224, T-29th)USC Collegiate Inv. (71) 925, 12th (14) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (220, T-3rd)Schenkel E-Z-GO Inv. (72) 888, T-12th (18) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (212, T-6th)National Invit. Tourn. (72) 883, T-10th (15) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (214, T-10th)Irish Invitational (70) 570, 2nd (9) Top Finisher: Eddie Peckels (139, T-1st)BIG EAST Championship (72) 889, 4th (12) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (219, T-4th)NCAA Central Regional (71) — Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (229, T-65th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgJosh Sandman 68 141/212 2422/33 73.39Jeff Chen 71 146/219 809/11 73.55Doug Fortner 68 146/210 2210/30 73.67C. Santos-Ocampo 68 143/221 1498/20 74.90Kyle Willis 71 152/218 1128/15 75.20Tyler Hock 68 142/213 1582/21 75.33Dustin Zhang 69 141/219 1284/17 75.53Greg Rodgers 69 146/214 1821/24 75.88Eddie Peckels 68 139/220 1519/20 75.95Connor Alan-Lee 69 143/225 1299/17 76.41Mike King 73 151/226 688/9 76.44Olavo Batista 70 149/220 843/11 76.64Team 282 570/857 8858/30 295.27


Coach: Jim KubinskiCaptains: Mark Baldwin, Scott Gustafson, Cole Isban

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Gopher Invitational (72) 893, 5th (12) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (218, T-6th)Shoal Creek Intercoll. (72) 872, 6th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (210, T-1st)Coca-Cola Duke Classic (72) 865, 6th (15) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (210, T-6th)Prestige at PGA WEST (72) 880, T-5th (18) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (214, T-3rd)CordeValle Collegiate (72) DQ (16) Top Finisher: Eddie Peckels (220, T-34th)Lexus Naples Intercoll. (72) 872, 5th (13) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (210, T-4th)Gen. Jim Hackler Inv. (72) 896, T-11th (15) Top Finisher: Scott Gustafson (215, T-5th)Border Olympics (72) 888, 8th (16) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (219, T-17th)Augusta State Invit. (72) 889, T-11th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (216, T-13th)Boilermaker Invit. (72) 900, 3rd (12) Top Finishers: Isban/Sandman (220, T-2nd)BIG EAST Championship (72) 842, 1st (12) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (212, T-5th)The Maxwell (70) 853, 6th (11) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (211, T-16th)NCAA East Regional (72) (Orlando, Fla.) 897, 17th (27) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (224, T-52nd)Player Rd 54 Str/Rds AvgCole Isban 67 210 2627/36 72.97Mark Baldwin 66 210 2634/36 73.17Tommy Balderston 68 215 586/8 73.25Eddie Peckels 70 220 220/3 73.33Josh Sandman 69 217 1101/5 73.40Scott Gustafson 67 211 2647/36 73.53Mike King 68 220 1595/21 75.95Eric Deutsch 73 222 1150/15 76.67Greg Rodgers 74 224 1151/15 76.73Adam Gifford 76 237 237/3 79.00Team 272 842 10547/36 292.97


Captains: Adam Gifford, Cole IsbanTournament (par) Finish (field)Gopher Invitational (72) 918, 9th (12) Top Finishers: Isban/Sandman (227, T-19th)Fighting Irish Grid. Classic (70) 889, 2nd (12) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (214, T-2nd)Prestige at PGA WEST (72) 879, 7th (15) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (213, T-10th)CordeValle Collegiate (72) 869, 11th (17) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (213, T-19th)Aloha Purdue Coll. Inv. (70) 874, 8th (9) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (215, T-14th)John Hayt Colleg. Inv. (72) 920, T-13th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (225, T-22nd)Triumph at Pauma Valley (71) 863, 2nd (16) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (212, T-4th)Border Olympics (72) 865, 6th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (209, 5th)Augusta State Invit. (72) 883, 17th (18) Top Finisher: Adam Gifford (214, T-8th)Boilermaker Invitational (72) 610, T-8th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (150, T-15th)Kepler Intercollegiate (71) 628, 11th (16) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (155, T-32nd)BIG EAST Championship (72) 856, 2nd (12) Top Finishers: Gifford/Isban (213, T-5th)

2004-05BIG EAST Conference ChampionCoaches: John Jasinski (fall), Jim Kubinski (spring)Captains: Steve Colnitis, Scott Gustafson,K.C. WisemanTournament (par) Finish (field)Inverness Intercoll. (71) 894, T-5th (13) Top Finishers: Gustafson/Deutsch (223, T-17th)ND Invit./Cent. Reg. Prev. (70) 892, 6th (15) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (216, T-4th)Windon Mem. Classic (71) 906, T-14th (18) Top Finisher: Greg Rodgers (220, T-19th)Nelson Invitational (69) 854, 9th (16) Top Finishers: Deutsch/Isban (213, T-21st)Prestige at PGA WEST (72) 934, T-10th (16) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (219, 2nd)NOKIA Sugar Bowl Inv. (72) 893, 1st (14) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (221, T-5th)Irish Spring Invit. (72) 919, T-4th (13) Top Finisher: Greg Rodgers (228, T-14th)Gen. Jim Hackler Inv. (72) 891, 2nd (12) Top Finisher: Shane Sigsbee (215, T-2nd)Augusta State Invit. (72) 925, 7th (18) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (228, T-15th)vs. TCU (70) L, 581-563 Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (137)Aggie Invitational (72) 919, 14th (14) Top Finisher: Cole Isban (221, 17th)BIG EAST Championship (70) 311, 1st (6) Top Finisher: Mark Baldwin (75, 1st)NCAA Central Regional (70) (Notre Dame, Ind.) 877, T-13th (27) Top Finisher: Eric Deutsch (215, T-20th)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgCole Isban 68 146/213 2670/36 74.17Mark Baldwin 63 137/214 2248/30 74.93Adam Hoyer 73 153/223 376/5 75.20Eddie Peckels 70 148/215 1055/14 75.36Adam Gifford 72 147/222 829/11 75.36Tommy Balderston 67 149/213 1282/17 75.41Mike King 68 147/214 1822/24 75.92Eric Deutsch 68 145/213 2286/30 76.20Daniel Klauer 74 —/226 686/9 76.22K.C. Wiseman 69 150/223 1301/17 76.53Greg Rodgers 69 154/216 2223/29 76.66Shane Sigsbee 68 154/212 1767/23 76.83Scott Gustafson 71 147/223 2330/30 77.67Federico Salazar 72 —/234 473/6 78.83Steve Colnitis 75 156/236 635/8 79.38Team 279 581/854 10796/36 299.89



Coach: Jim KubinskiCaptains: Max Scodro, Tom Usher, Chris Walker

Tournament (par) Finish (field)Gopher Invite (72) 884, 3rd (14) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (219, T-6th)Fighting Illini Invitational (70) 883, T-8th (15) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (216, T-12th)Fighting Irish Golf Classic (70) 880, 5th (12) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (213, 4th)The Invite at Kiawah (72) 893, 7th (12) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (216, T-7th)Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (71) 865, 11th (14) Top Finisher: Niall Platt (212, T-19th)The Match Play 1stSchenkel Invitational 882, 12th (4) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (212, T-13th)Linger Longer Invitational (72) 882, 6th (12) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (211, T-4th)All-American Intercollegiate (72) 887, T-13th (15) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (218, T-29th)Battle at the Warren (71) 564, 1st (5) Top Finisher: Tom Usher (140, 1st)BIG EAST Championship (72) 852, 1st (12) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (210, 1st)NCAA Central Regional (71) 859, T-6th (13) Max Scodro (208, T-7th)Player Rd 54 Str/Rds AvgMax Scodro 68 208 2280/32 71.25Andrew Carreon 68 218 368/5 73.60Niall Platt 68 212 2362/32 73.81Chris Walker 68 212 2378/32 74.31Ryan Coughlin 71 227 372/5 74.40Paul McNamara 66 213 2389/32 74.66Tom Usher 65 217 2200/29 75.86Andrew Lane 70 216 1066/14 76.14Tyler Wingo 75 227 382/5 76.40Edward Hjerpe 75 233 388/5 77.60Patrick Grahek 75 231 391/5 78.20 Peyton Vitter 76 240 395/5 79.00Team 278 852 9331/32 291.59

Player Rd 54 Str/Rds AvgDoug Fortner 64 209 1920/26 73.85Max Scodro 69 214 1997/27 73.96Josh Sandman 66 212 2167/29 74.72C. Santos-Ocampo 71 220 898/12 74.83Tom Usher 69 215 1201/16 75.06Chris Walker 70 222 1956/26 75.23Connor Alan-Lee 69 224 1130/15 75.33Jeff Chen 71 223 1363/18 75.72Kyle Willis 73 227 306/4 76.50Paul McNamara 74 233 310/4 77.50Olavo Batista 75 234 317/4 79.25Dustin Zhang 74 235 315/4 78.75Team 277 868 8538/29 294.41

* - Lost on first hole of paly in sudden victory playoff


Coach: Jim KubinskiCaptains: Connor Alan-Lee, Jeff Chen, Dustin Zhang

Tournament (par) Finish (field)The Invitational at Kiawah (72) 879, 2nd (12) Top Finisher: Niall Platt (217, T-2nd)Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (70) 859, 2nd (14) Top Finisher: Tom Usher (212, T-7th)The Firestone Invitational (72) 850, 2nd (13) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (209, 3rd)Lone Star Invitational (72) 862, 2nd (12) Top Finishers: Niall Platt & Chris Walker (213, T-3rd)St. Mary’s Invitational (72) 861, 1st (15) Top Finisher: Tom Usher (212, 1st)The Match Play T-5thNotre Dame vs. Yale Cup 607, 2nd (2) Top Finisher: Paul McNamara (149)Schenkel Invitational (72) 888, 12th Top Finisher: Tom Usher (218, T-20th)LSU National Invitational (72) 917, 8th Top Finisher: Paul McNamara (227, T-19th)Battle at The Warren (70) 281, 1st Top Finishers: Jeff Chen & Max Scodro (69, T-2nd)BIG EAST Championship (71) 876, 1st (12) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (212, 1st)NCAA Southeast Regional (72) 865, 9th (14) Top Finisher: Niall Platt (210, T-10th)Player Rd 54 Str/Rds AvgMax Scodro 67 209 2199/30 73.30Niall Platt 65 210 2202/30 73.40Chris Walker 67 213 2218/30 73.93Paul McNamara 67 216 2006/27 74.30Tom Usher 68 212 1718/23 74.70Ryan Coughlin 71 225 225/3 75.00Jeff Chen 69 219 755/10 75.50Connor Alan-Lee 69 224 982/13 75.54Andrew Lane 73 228 690/9 76.67Andrew Carreon 75 227 309/4 77.25Dustin Zhang 75 244 321/4 80.25Team 280 850 8745/30 291.50


Captains: Josh Sandman, Olavo BatistaTournament (par) Finish (field)USF Olympic Club Inter. (71) 889, 10th (15) Top Finisher: Tyler Hock (218, T-16th)Saint Mary’s Invitational (71) 869, 7th (17) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (212, T-6th)Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (70) 911, 15th (16) Top Finishers: Doug Fortner (225, T-34th)The Prestige at PGA WEST (72) 901, 10th (16) Top Finisher: Zhang/Alan-Lee (228, T-35th)UNCG Bridgestone Champ. (72) 890, T-7th (14) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (213, T-1st)Palmas Del Mar Inter. (72) 876, 2nd (10) Top Finishers: Doug Fortner (215, T-4th)Border Olympics (72) 891, 5th (16) Top Finisher: Jeff Chen (221, T-11th)Schenkel E-Z-GO Inv. (72) 912, 18th (18) Top Finisher: Jeff Chen (224, T-50th)Spring Break Championship (71) 892, 10th (14) Top Finisher: Tom Usher (221, T-27th)Robert Kepler Inter. (71) 929, 10th (13) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (227, T-18th)BIG EAST Championship (72) 873, 4th (12) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (210, T-2nd)Player Rd 36/54 Str/Rds AvgDoug Fortner 66 --/210 2450/33 74.24Jeff Chen 72 --/218 1786/24 74.42Max Scodro 67 --/213 2167/29 74.72Tyler Hock 72 --/218 675/9 75.00Connor Alan-Lee 68 --/220 2201/29 75.90Tom Usher 70 --/221 1143/15 76.20Dustin Zhang 68 --/223 1984/26 76.31C. Santos-Ocampo 72 --/219 1379/18 76.61Olavo Batista 73 --/231 936/12 78.00Chris Walker 70 --/222 1329/17 78.18Kyle Willis 74 --/240 399/5 79.80Team 284 --/869 9833/33 297.97


Captains: Josh Sandman, Olavo BatistaTournament (par) Finish (field)The Gopher Invitational (72) 881, 6th (12) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (216, T-7th)Mason Rudolph Champ. (71) 562, 5th (17) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (138, T-7th)Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic (70) 870, 1st (15) Top Finisher: Josh Sandman (212, 1st)The Prestige at PGA WEST (72) 895, 11th (13) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (221, T-26th)UNCG Bridgestone Colleg. (72) 888, 15th (15) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (219, T-32nd)The Match Play (71) 2nd (11) ND Wins: GU, UConn; ND Loss: UofLBattle At The Beach (71) 1096, 11th (13) Top Finisher: Max Scodro (214, T-22nd)Border Olympics (72) 901, 9th (16) Top Finishers: Fortner/Scodro (225, T-35th)Bandon Dunes Champ. (71) 622, 1st (6) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (150, 1st)FAU Spring Break Champ. (71) 885, 12th (16) Top Finisher: Doug Fortner (209, T-2nd)Battle At The Warren (70) 292, 1st (2) Top Finishers: Fortner/Usher (69, T-1st)BIG EAST Championship (71) 874, 2nd (12) Top Finishers: Scodro*/Usher* (215, T-1st)


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All-Time Notre Dame Coaches

Rev. George Holderith, C.S.C. .....................1933-61Rev. Clarence Durbin, C.S.C. .......................1961-73Noel O’Sullivan ...........................................1973-88George Thomas ..........................................1988-01John Jasinski...............................................2001-04Jim Kubinski ...................................... 2005-present

All-Time Notre Dame Captains

1930 .....................................................Larry Moller1931 ...............................................Francis Beaupre1932 ...........................................William Redmond1933 .......................................... John Montedonico1934 ............................................... Vincent Fehling1935 ..................................................Johnny Banks1936 ....................................................Winfield Day1937 ...................................................Louis Fehling1938 ............................................ Thomas Sheehan1939 ............................................ Thomas Sheehan1940 .............................................Walter Hagen, Jr.1941 ...................................................Samuel Nield1942 ................................................William Wilson1943 ................................................. Eugene Fehlig1944 ....................................................... Mel Wilkie1945 ..........................................James Besenfelder1946 ............................................ Thomas Kennedy1947 ........................................................Ev Schleck1948 ................................................. Richard Seidel1949 ...................................................George Stuhr1950 ......................................................Paul Hudak1951 .......................................................Tom Veech1952 ................................................. William Fisher1953 ................................................ Thomas Matey1954 ..................................................... James Terry1955 ..............................Robert Filipiak, John Foley1956 ..........................................................Leo Matt1957 ................................. Joe Grace, Charles Thurn1958 ................................. Joe Grace, Charles Thurn1959 ................................................Gerald Webster1960 ........................................................Terry Lally1961 ................................................... Ray Patak1962 .................................................. Tom Grace1963 ................................. Bob Farrel, Mike Voss1964 ...................................... Mike O’Connell Sr.1965 ...................................... Mike O’Connell Sr.1966 .................................................Pat Danahy1967 ............................................ Michael Thorp1968 .................................................. Chuck Musick1969 ............................................. Chuck Musick

All-Time Roster & All-Time CaptainsA-B

Alan-Lee, Connor ‘09-11 Solana Beach, CAAnderson, Adam ’00 Plankinton, SDAnthony, John ’84-’86 Fort Worth, TXArquilla, Art ’48-’49 Chicago, ILBalderston, Tommy ’03-’04 Boca Raton, FLBaldwin, Harold ’35 Oak Park, ILBaldwin, Mark ’03-’06 Laconia, NHBanks, Johnny ’33-’35 La Grange, ILBatista, Olavo ’10 Sao Paulo, BrazilBattaglia, Robert ’10 Sao Paulo, BrazilBauwens, Jonathan ’77 South Bend, INBeaupre, Francis ’30-’31 Detroit, MIBeaupre, Russell ’30-’31 Detroit, MIBelmonte, Robert ’77 Muskegon, ILBennett, Charles ’37-’39 St. Augustine, ILBerland, Terry ’88 Great Bend, KSBesenfelder, James ’44 Mendota, ILBest, Marty ’70, ’72-’73 Peoria, ILBetz, Paul ’73-’74 Toledo, OHBisconti, Peter ’62-’63 Bronxville, NYBona, Chris ’84-’87 W. Springs, ILBradley, Arthur ’30-’31 Montreal, QUEBrands, Michael ’69 Portland, ORBreen, William ’49 Nashville, TNBurda, Jeffrey ’73-’75 Aptos, CABurian, Ray ’47, ’49 Joliet, ILBurton, Kit ’96 Fallbrook, CAByrd, Chris ’71-’72 W. Seneca, NY

C-DCampbell, Norman ’87 Anniston, ALCarreon, Andrew ‘11-’12 San Antonio, TXCarroll, Martin ’57-’58 Pittsburgh, PACastleman, William ’36-’37 Louisville, KYChaney, Mike ’93-’94 Collinsville, ILChen, Jeff ‘09-‘11 Walnut, CAClynes, James ’45 Ithaca, NYCole, William ’33, ’35 Paolo, KSColnitis, Steve ’02 Baldwin, MDConley, Thomas ’48 West DePere, WIConnell, Jeff ’98-’00 LaCrosse, WIConnelly, Richard ’85-’88 Perrysburg, OHConroy, Dennis ’71 Washington, DCConry, John ’41-’42 Tulsa, OKCorcoran, Joseph ’39 Brookton, MACostello, George ’40 Crystal Lake, ILCoughlin, Ryan ‘11-’12 Rye, NYCrisanti, Michael ’90-’92 Elgin, ILCulveyhouse, James ’73-’75 Merrilville, INCvengros, William ’68-’70 Bloomington, ILDanahy, Patrick ’64-’66 Pearisburg, VADay, Winfield Jr. ’34-’36 Chicago, ILDayton, Chris ’90-’93 Washington, INDelaney, John ’75 Findlay, OHDennen, Joseph ’90-’93 South Bend, INDeutsch, Eric ’04-’05 Rochester, MNDiemer, Doug ’97 St. Louis, MODonohoe, Brian ’94-’97 Rochester Hills, MIDonohue, Phil ’38-’40 Sioux City, IADonovan, David ’37 Winnipeg, MANDore, Thomas ’45, ’48 Dearborn, MIDoyle, Michael ’52-’53 Morristown, NJDunn, James ’69-’71 Granite City, IL

E-GEaton, Robert ’52-’53 Greeley, COEisenbeis, Jack ’84 Warson Woods, MOFehlig, Eugene ’41-’43 St. Louis, MOFehlig, Louis ’36-’37 St. Louis, MOFehlig, Vincent ’32, ’34 St. Louis, MOFerlic, Gavin ’04 South Bend, IN


All-Time Roster & All-Time CaptainsFerlmann, James ’80-’83 Peoria, ILFerrel, Robert ’61-’63 Appleton, WIFilipiak, Robert ’52, ’54-’55 Toledo, OHFischer, William ’51-’52 Joliet, ILFisher, William ’41-’42 Toronto, ONTFitzpatrick, John ’44, ’47-’48 Akron, OHFlanagan, Christie ’58-’60 Port Arthur, TXFoley, John ’54-’55 Indianapolis, INFortner, Doug ’07-’10 Tustin, CAFuhrer, Steve ’85-’86 Oakmont, PAGallagher, James ’43 Newton, IAGarside, Thomas ’56-’58 Davenport, IAGennette, Mike ’76 South Bend, INGerst, Robert ’54 Evansville, INGifford, Adam ’07 Plymouth, INGiorgio, Douglas ’87-’89 Savannah, GAGordon, Charles ’55 Flushing, NYGostisha, John ’32 Waukegan, ILGrace, Joseph ’56-’58 Detroit, MIGrace, Thomas ’60-’62 Lathrup Village, MIGrahek, Patrick ‘12 Alpharetta, GAGreen, Herman ’34-’36 New Castle, PAGschwind, Alfred ’54 Reedsburg, WIGustafson, Scott ’03-’06 Rochester, MN

H-IHagen, Walter, Jr. ’38-’40 Detroit, MIHanlon, Mark ’86 Lake Worth, FLHanlon, Tom ’44 Worcester, MAHanson, Cole ’92-’94 Fargo, NDHardin, Brad ’97-’99 Martinsville, INHarrigan, John ’41-’42 Los Angeles, CAHeaton, Michael ’68 Seneca, ILHepler, Joel ’94-’97 Nashville, TNHiggins, Warren ’51 Dallas, TXHighducheck, Al ’61-’62 Waterbury, CTHiniker, James ’63-’65 Hastings, MNHjerpe, Edward ‘12 Barrington, RIHock, Tyler ’08 Ocala, FLHorak, Robert A. ’81-’82 Rochester, NYHudak, Paul ’48-’50 Joliet, ILHuffman, Lon ’84-’86 Roseville, CAHund, Frank ’58-’60 Galesburg, ILIsban, Cole ’04-’07 South Bend, IN

K-LKennedy, James ’59 Toledo, OHKennedy, Robert ’76 Salina, KSKennedy, Thomas ’44-’46 Rochester, MN Kenny, James ’61 Ambler, PAKent, Alex ’00-’01 Asuncion, ParaguayKent, Willie ’98-’99 Asuncion, ParaguayKing, Mike ’05-’06 Sidney, OHKistner, Michael ’74-’75 Quincy, ILKitch, Terrence ’63 Fort Wayne, INKleffman, Edgar ’48 Hibbing, MNKlem, Todd ’93-’94 Conrad, IAKlett, Tom ’50 Wilkes Barre, PAKloska, Bobby ’90 Elkhart, INKnee, David ’77-’80 Wilmington, DEKnee, Richard ’75-’78 Wilmington, DEKoprowski, Paul ’74-’76 Southbridge, MAKuka, Monty ’67 Havre, MTKusek, Pat ’89 Longmount, COLane, Andrew ‘11-’12 Fairport, NYLafortune, Joseph ’43 Tulsa, OKLaFrance, Michael ’70-’73 Muskegon, MILally, Terry ’58-’60 Louisville, KYLeslie, Joseph ’56 Whiting, INLeyes, Frank ’82-’84 South Bend, INLinbeck, Leo ’56 Houston, TXLundgren, John ’77-’80 Montevideo, MNLunke, Brandon ’00-’03 San Antonio, TX

All-Time Notre Dame Captains (continued)

1970 .................................................Bob Wilson1971 ............................................. Bob Battaglia1972 ............................................Mike LaFrance1973 ............................................Mike LaFrance1974 ..................................Paul Betz, Jeff Burda1975 .............................Jeff Burda, Mike Kistner1976 ............................................... Paul Koprowski1977 ........................................................ Rich Knee1978 ........................................................ Rich Knee1979 ........................................................ Tim Saurs1980 ....................................................... Dave Knee1981 ........................... Tom McCarthy, Tim Sacheck 1982 .............................................Stoney Ferlmann1983 .............................................Stoney Ferlmann1984 .............................................. David Moorman1985 ..............................................John O’Donovan1986 ..............................................John O’Donovan1987 ....................................................... Chris Bona1988 ...................................................Dick Connelly1989 ................................Doug Giorgio, Pat Mohan1990 ....................................Pat Mohan, Paul Nolta1991 ........................................................Paul Nolta1992 ............................................Mike O’Connell Jr.1993 ...............................Chris Dayton, Joe Dennen1994 ................................................ Chris O’Connell1995 ................................................ Chris O’Connell1996 ............................ Brian Donohoe, Joel Hepler1997 ............................ Brian Donohoe, Joel Hepler1998 ................................................... Bryan Weeks1999 ...............................Brad Hardin, Todd Vernon2000 .................................................... Todd Vernon2001 ..................................................... Steve Ratay2002 ..................................................... Steve Ratay2003 ................................................Brandon Lunke2004 ......................................................Gavin Ferlic 2005 ..................................................Steve Colnitis,................................Scott Gustafson, K.C. Wiseman2006 .................................................Mark Baldwin,......................................Scott Gustafson, Cole Isban2007 ................................ Adam Gifford, Cole Isban2008 ....................................................... Mike King,....................................Eddie Peckels, Greg Rodgers2009 ......................... Josh Sandman, Olavo Batista2010 ......................... Doug Fortner, Josh Sandman............................................................ Olavo Batista2011 ............................Connor Alan-Lee, Jeff Chen,............................................................Dustin Zhang2012 ................... Max Scodro, Tom Usher, Chris Walker

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All-Time Roster

John Anthony

Joe Grace

Rich Knee

David Moorman

Winfield Day

Michael Heaton

MMaihles, Al ’37 Shreveport, LAMalloy, Pat ’34-’36 Oklahoma City, OKMalloy, Paul ’42 Tulsa, OKMarshall, Ryan ’02 Marco Island, FLMartin, Raymond ’33 Chicago, ILMartinez, Charles ’68-’69 New Orleans, LAMarzolf, Francis ’50-’52 Worthington, OHMatey, Thomas ’51-’53 Warren, OHMatt, Leo ’55-’56 Cherokee, IAMcCabe, Edward ’38 Lock Haven, PAMcCarthy, Tom ’78-’81 West Allis, WIMcDonald, Larry ’63 Falmouth, MAMcGuinness, Bill ’79-’81 Woodbury, NJMcGuire, William ’55 Rocky River, OHMcLaughlin, Charles ’64-’66 Miami Springs, FLMcNally, Rian ’66-’67 Pleasanton, CAMcNamara, Paul ‘10-’12 Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.Mentone, Francis ’68 Chicago, ILMilbourn, Eugene ’37 Omaha, NEMinnich, Paul ’53-’54 Lorain, OHMohan, Patrick ’87-’90 Mission Viejo, CAMoller, Lawrence ’30-’31 Quincy, ILMontedonico, John ’32-’34 Memphis, TNMonfort, Kyle ‘01 Dublin, OHMoore, Bill ’95-’97 Fayetville, NYMoorehead, William ’42 Anchorage, KYMoorman, David ’82-’84 South Bend, INMoresco, Joseph ’51-’53 Congan Hills, NYMorrow, Charles ’45 Warren, OHMosher, Arthur ’45 Long Beach, CAMrus, James ’57 Warren, OHMulfur, Joseph ’55 Sault Ste. Marie, ONTMulfur, Walter ’56 Sault Ste. Marie, ONTMurphy, Preston ’50-’51 Hammond, INMusick, Charles ’67-’69 Miami, FL

N-ONash, Thomas ’42 Chicago, ILNead, Dennis ’59 Cincinnati, OHNield, Samuel Jr. ’39-’41 Central Falls, RINolan, George ’38 Ironwood, MINolta, Paul ’88-’91 Phoenix, AZO’Shea, Louis ’30-’31 LeRoy, NYO’Toole, Daniel ’73 Oklahoma City, OKO’Connell, Chris ’92-’95 Quincy, ILO’Connell, Mike Sr. ’63-’65 Carthage, ILO’Connell, Mike Jr. ’89-’92 Quincy, ILOdlang, Bruce ’60-’61 St. Paul, MNO’Donovan, John ’83-’86 Ada, MIO’Hanley, Joseph ’29 Chicago, ILO’Malley, Ed ’32 Dixon, IL

PPangraze, David ’81-’84 Auburn, NHPark, Felix ’55 Tulsa, OKPatak, Raymond ’59-’61 Dallas, TXPeckels, Eddie ’07 Pinehurst, NCPeters, Craig ’82-’83 Tampa, FLPirro, John ’66-’67 McLean, VAPlatt, Niall ‘11-’12 Santa Barbara, CAPorter, Paul ’45 Beaumont, TXPowers, John ’52-’53 Peoria, IL

Q-RQuinn, John ’48-’49 Orange, NJRatay, Steve ‘99-’02 Arlington Heights, ILRedmond, William ’30-’32 Joliet, ILRegnier, William ’64-’66 LaPorte, INRichert, David ’76 Coral Gables, FLRivas, Peter ‘01 New Orleans, LA Roche, Jack ’29 Erie, PA


Rodgers, Greg ‘05, ’07-’08 Phoenix, MDRolfs, Robert ’49-’50 West Bend, WIRose, Thomas ’58-’59 St. Paul, MNRyan, Thomas ’87 Vermillion, OH

SSacheck, Tim ’78-’81 South Bend, INSandman, Josh ’06-’08, ’10 Greensboro, NCSantos-Ocampo, Carl ’10 Naples, FLSaurs, Timothy ’76-’79 Pekin, ILSchaffler, Pat ‘01 Dallas, TXSchaller, William ’38-’40 Milwaukee, WISchleck, Ev ’46-’47 S. Milwaukee, WISchnurr, Edward ’60 Louisville, KYSchrieber, George ’41 Albuquerque, NMSchuster, Phillip ’60 Western Springs, ILScodro, Max ‘09-’12 Chicago, ILScully, Dennis ’45 Winnetka, ILScully, Thomas ’82 Crown Point, ILSeidensticker, Norb ’29 Chicago, ILSheehan, Thomas ’37-’39 Chicago, ILSeidel, Richard ‘44, ’47-’48 Minneapolis, MNSiegler, Chris ’67 Elmsford, NYSlater, William ’32 Chicago, ILSmith, Joseph ’67 Chestnut Lane, MDSprinkler, Michael ’69 South Bend, INStahl, James ’59, ’61 Cincinnati, OHStuhr, George ’46-’49 Garden City, NYStulb, Joseph ’39 Augusta, GASullivan, David ’42 South Bend, INSyron, Edward ’56-’58 Pontiac, MI

TTaylor, William ’36 Bloomfield Hills, MITenbroeck, James ’64 Chicago, ILTerry, Robert ’44 Kewanee, ILTerry, James ’53, ’54 Kewanee, ILThorp, Michael ’65-’67 Louisville, KYThurn, Charles ’56-’58 South Bend, INTotten, Charles ’29 Pittsburgh, PATotten, Joseph ’46 Pittsburgh, PA

U-ZUsher, Tom ’09-’12 Baildon, EnglandVeech, Thomas ’49-’51 Milwaukee, WIVeeneman, William ’32-’34 Louisville, KYVernon, Todd ’97-’00 Englewood, COVitter, Peyton ‘12 New Orleans, LAVoelker, Charles ’71-’72 Pittsburgh, PAVollhaber, Craig ’62 White Bear Lake, MNVoss, Michael ’62-’63 Birmingham, MIWadden, William ’76-’77 Glenview, ILWalker, Chris ’09-’12 The Woodlands, TXWebster, Gerald ’58-’59 Buffalo, NYWeeks, Bryan ’95-’98 Tulsa, OKWhelan, Edward ’74-’75 Savannah, GAWhite, Maurice ’49-’50 Peoria, ILWhiting, Dick ’42, ’46 Detroit, MIWhitten, Chris ‘02 Rockford, MIWilke, Mel ’43-’44 Detroit, MIWilke, Robert ’36 Hamilton, OHWilliams, Donald ’57 Indianapolis, INWillis, Kyle ’10 Lake Forest, ILWilson, Robert ’68-’70 Memphis, TNWilson, William ’40-’42 Port Huron, MIWingo, Tyler ‘12 Fairfax, VAWiseman, K.C. ‘02 South Bend, INWolf, Milo ’40-’41 South Bend, INZhang, Dustin ‘09-11 Calgary, ABZesinger, Clarke ’58-’60 South Bend, IN

All-Time Roster

Samuel Nield

David Pangraze

Robert Rolfs

Mel Wilke

Tim Sachek

Robert Terry

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Academic All-America Team (selected by College Sports Info. Dir. of America)2000 Jeff Connell (third team)2001 Steve Ratay (third team)2002 Steve Ratay (second team)

Golf Coaches Association of America National All-Academic Scholar Team1985 John Anthony1986 John Anthony1987 Dick Connelly1988 Dick Connelly1988 Pat Mohan1992 Michael Crisanti1996 William Moore1997 Bryan Weeks1998 Brad Hardin, Bryan Weeks1999 Jeff Connell, Brad Hardin, Willie Kent2000 Adam Anderson, Jeff Connell2001 Alex Kent, Steve Ratay2002 Steve Ratay, Chris Whitten

All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference1984 Steve Fuhrer1984 John O’Donovan1985 John O’Donovan1988 Doug Giorgio1988 Pat Mohan1989 Pat Mohan1989 Paul Nolta1989 Mike O’Connell, Jr.1989 Dave Regnier1990 Mike O’Connell, Jr.1990 Chris Dayton1991 Chris Dayton, Mike Crisanti1992 Chris Dayton, Joe Dennen1993 Brian Donohoe1994 Brian Donohoe, Joel Hepler

First Team All-American1930 Larry Moller1946 Dick Whiting1949 Tom Veech1951 Tom Matey

Second Team All-American1931 William Redmond1933 Vince Fehlig1934 Johnny Banks1939 Tom Sheehan1940 Phil Donahue1943 Jim Besenfelder1958 Joe Grace1964 Mike O’Connell, Sr.

Third Team All-American1956 Charles Thurn1956 Jim Mulfur1960 Christie Flanagan1961 Tom Grace1962 Tom Grace1964 Pat Danahy

Honorable Mention All-American1965 James Hiniker1966 Charles McLaughlin1969 Bob Wilson1980 John Lundgren2012 Max Scodro (PING, Golfweek)

PING All-Midwest Region2005 Cole Isban2006 Cole Isban2007 Cole Isban2008 Josh Sandman2011 Max Scodro2012 Max Scodro

Honors & Awards

Byron V. Kanaley AwardThe most prestigious honor awarded to a Notre Dame student-athlete,

the Byron V. Kanaley Award has been presented each year since 1927 to the senior monogram athletes who have been most exemplary as both stu-dents and leaders. The awards, presented by the Faculty Board on Athletics, are named in honor of a Weedsport, N.Y., native and 1904 Notre Dame graduate who was a member of the Irish baseball team as an undergradu-ate. Kanaley went on to a successful banking career in Chicago and served the University as a lay trustee from 1915 until his death in 1960.

The Notre Dame men’s golf team has produced two winners of the award. Steve Ratay (Arlington Heights, Ill.), received the honor following the 2002 season, joining 1962 winner, Al Highducheck (Waterbury, Conn.).

Ratay finished his Notre Dame career as one of the top golfers in the program’s storied history. A two-time Academic All-American (2001, 2002), Ratay graduated with the program’s lowest single-season average (73.03) in 2001-02 and finished his career with the second-best average (74.46 in 105 career rounds). Highducheck helped the Irish finish 17th at the 1962 NCAA Tournament. He appeared in 18 regular-season matches as a senior during that 1962 season while ranking second on the team with 76.2 strokes per round. Steve Ratay

Tom Matey

Tom Veech

Larry Moller

Brian Donohoe

Dick ConnellyAl Highducheck

Documents

2011-12 University of Notre Dame Men's Golf Media Guide