23 rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Executive Media Summary

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1 23 rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Executive Media Summary Goals: To create awareness and promote the top minority student-athletes and schools participating in a national championship on a local, regional and national scale. Also position The PGA of America as the leader in the golf industry s diversity efforts. Results: Coverage of the Championship was exceptionally strong locally, regionally and nationally. Local newspapers of the participants, golf publications and national media outlets covered the Championship extensively, including Golfweek, Golf World and USA Today. The Palm Beach Post and Scripps Newspapers were also on-hand to cover the Business of Golf Career Expo on Thursday, May 7. Performance Details Overview Generated early media, consumer exposure by being included in the 2009 Golf World Tournament Schedule. Conducted a pod cast with Vincent Johnson, the 2007 Men s Independent Division Champion and two-time Championship participant. Johnson and Earnie Ellison reflect back on his experience at the Northern Trust Open and the Minority Championship, the impact of PGA Professionals on his career, and his future plans in professional golf. The pod cast was posted at PGA.com, PGALinks.com and was sent to all participating schools to post on their individual athletic web sites. To continue to generate early media awareness, an e-kit was sent to local media in South Florida, media relations departments at participating schools, local media in the hometowns of the participating schools, as well as national media outlets to give them valuable information on the Championship. This kit was also positioned on and to feature a photo archive, preview story and a fact sheet on the Championship.

2 23 rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Executive Summary Advance promotion releases and alerts were ed and included: a PGA News Preview Story (April 28), four minority countdown releases for PGA NEWS (March 31 and April 7, 14, 21), a business of golf career expo release (May 5), a Vincent Johnson pod cast review for PGA News (March 18) and a full recap release for PGA News (May 12). Media outreach in the local markets included a daily release with complete scores which was distributed to media outlets via Friday through Sunday of the Championship. Pitched video, editorial text to school newspapers and TV stations and have commitments from several universities to run text and highlight videos in fall semester publications and school-run T.V. stations. A final advance release was sent to over 500 media across the country. The final advance ran in the Thursday, May 7 edition of the Palm Beach Post, Port St. Lucie News, select athletic web sites, and in local markets around the country. Once the Championship began, local and national media were sent a round summary and a photo link following each round of play. The championship recap story received two paragraphs in USA Today on Monday, May 11 and both Golf Week and Golfworld included a recap of the Championship, with Golf week running a photo of the winning Tennessee State University men s team in the May 16 edition. Print Coverage The Palm Beach Post, Scripps Newspapers, Green Magazine and Westside Gazette were on-site during Championship week. Both the Palm Beach Post and Port St. News were on-site Thursday, May 7, for the Business of Golf Career Expo. They covered the event in the Friday edition of the newspapers. Local newspapers, including publications in Tennessee (The Tennessean, Tennessee State University), Florida (Daytona Beach News Journal, Bethune-Cookman University and the Tallahassee Democrat, Florida State University) Missouri (The News-Tribune, Lincoln University) Oklahoma (Ada Evening News, East Central State University) and Virginia (Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia State University) covered the Championship for their respective institutions. Total impressions were 5,327,990 with and an estimated value of $198,284 Internet Coverage PGA.com provided strong coverage of the event once again, posting the preview and advance stories of the Championship on their main page. A flash page went live Wednesday of the Championship and links to the round summaries, sidebar stories and scores were available to visitors.

3 23 rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Executive Summary A link to round summaries and scores were posted on The PGA of America twitter and Facebook pages. Preview releases, round summaries and scores were also posted at PGAMediaCenter.com and PGALinks.com. Broadcast/Radio Coverage A clip reel was sent to Golf Channel as well as 10 local affiliates across the country on Tuesday, May 12. Local affiliate coverage is below. XM Radio conducted two interviews as part of Championship coverage. PGA Professional Chip Taylor, head coach at Tennessee State University, was interviewed by Peter Kessler for a segment that aired May 18 & 20, and Craig Shankland, the 2001 PGA Teacher of the Year and swing coach for the Bethune-Cookman men s and women s team was interviewed by Peter Kessler for a segment that aired May 25 & 27. Earnie Ellison was interviewed by Bloomberg Radio in early May for a segment that will air later this summer. Komar Productions was on-site during Championship week to capture round coverage as well as the Business of Golf Career Expo and Industry Forum on Thursday, May 7. Stephanie Sparks was on-site Sunday, May 10, to cover the Championship for the Golf Channel highlight show that will air three times in July. Publications Coverage of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship appeared in the following media outlets: Ada Evening News (Okla.) Augusta Chronicle (Ga.) Daytona News Journal Golfweek Golf World Green Magazine Jupiter Courier Lincoln Journal Star (Neb.) Nashville City Paper News Tribune (Mo.) Palm Beach Post PGA Magazine

4 Port St. Lucie News Richmond Times-Dispatch Stuart News Tallahassee Democrat Tennessean Times and Democrat (S.C.) Triangle Tribune (N.C.) USA Today Westside Gazette Web Sites BunkerShot.com Facebook.com PGA.com PGALinks.com PGAMediaCenter.com PGATour.com Twackle.com Twitter.com WorldGolf.com 26 athletic web sites 23 rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Executive Summary

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8 P G A E V E N T P R E V I E W Championship- Caliber Coach, Event Dr. Gary Freeman will lead Bethune-Cookman at 23rd annual PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship By Randy Stutzman Dr. Gary Freeman, a PGA Professional and head coach of the men s and women s teams at Bethune-Cookman University in Tallahassee, Fla., knows something about winning championships. His teams have a total of nine division titles during his 10-year stint at the university. Carl Corbin (top) was Bethune- Cookman s low scorer in the men s division in 2008, leading the way for Dr. Gary Freeman (inset, above) to capture his ninth PGA Minority Collegiate title PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Where: The PGA Golf Club (Ryder and Wanamaker Courses), Port St. Lucie, Fla. When: May 8-10 History of the Championship he PGA Minority Collegiate Golf T Championship originated from a meeting in November 1986 following the Jackson State University Golf Tournament. The late Dr. Herschel Cochrane, Dr. Joe D. Saunders of the National Negro Golf Association, Jackson State University Golf Coach Eddie Payton, Rose Harper-Elder of the Sports Management Institute and William (Bill) Dickey founder of the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association and the 1999 PGA Distinguished We have a great golf program at our university, says Freeman, who began his career in 1992 at Palm Harbor Golf Club in Palm Coast, Fla. We have the full support of the university and the athletic director which is also key to any good program. Now in its 23rd year, the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship will feature nearly 200 athletes from minority-serving institutions and minority students attending any college or university. The Championship, May 8-10, will be staged for the 12th consecutive year at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. PGA Teaching Professional Craig Shankland of Ormond Beach, Fla., the 2001 PGA Teacher of the Year, counts many Bethune-Cookman players among his students. It is outstanding to have both of us working with the players, says Freeman, a PGA member since It is great to have another PGA Professional to offer expert advice when a player may need some tweaking in their game. Service Award winner, are credited as the founders of this Championship. The first Championship was conducted in the spring of 1987 at Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1998, the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., has been host to the Championship. In 2006, The PGA of America was granted complete ownership and management of the championship by the National Minority Collegiate Golf Scholarship Fund. 114 May (password: PGAmag007) Freeman acknowledged that winning this year s Championship will not be easy, but is looking forward to the challenge it will provide. We are peaking at the right time, which is positive, says Freeman. This year s team is not as powerful as year s past, but we will come well-prepared. A total of 38 colleges and universities will be represented and participate in the three-day competition that will be contested on the Tom Faziodesigned Ryder and Wanamaker Courses. The PGA of America is excited to host this Championship, which continues to grow in stature each and every year, said PGAof America President Jim Remy. The playing experience, as well as the Business of Golf Career Expo provides studentathletes with a rare opportunity to showcase their talent on and off the golf course. The 54-hole, stroke-play championship will consist of four team divisions: NCAA Men s Division I and II, and NAIA Men s and Women s. In addition, there is an Individual Invitational competition for minority men and women contestants. The Individual Invitational is open to students who are African- American, Hispanic-American, Native- or Alaskan- American, Asian- or Pacific Island-American. It is an honor to host the 2009 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship for a 12th consecutive year, said PGA Village General Manager Bob Baldassari. We believe both courses will provide a stern test of golf as collegiate golfers from across the country gather for a most prestigious Championship. In addition to the defending Champion men s and women s teams from Bethune-Cookman University, Fayetteville State University will make a bid for a fourth consecutive title in Men s Division II. Sara Young of Florida State University, the defending champion in the Independent Women s division and a college senior, will also look to defend her title this year. The Championship also features the 15th Business of Golf Career Expo, which will highlight some 25 golf industry associations and companies that will present student-athletes with the opportunity to learn about employment opportunities within the golf industry including manufacturing, media, trade, golf course management and the premier governing bodies in the industry. MONTANA PRITCHARD/THE PGA OF AMERICA

9 P G A E V E N T R E V I E W Tigers, Lady Broncs Prevail Tennessee State claims the men s title by one stroke, while UT-Pan American cruises to victory in the women s division at the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship MONTANA PRITCHARD/THE PGA OF AMERICA By Randy Stutzman Tennessee State University of Nashville, Tenn., made a furious comeback in the final round to capture the Division I men s title and the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg cruised to victory to claim the women s team division crown at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship in early May. PGA Vice President Allen Wronowski poses with Men s Division I Champions Tennessee State and Women s Division Champions Texas- Pan American. Tennessee State made up 10 strokes on the final day, with three of the team s five players firing underpar rounds. Chris Seibel of Indianapolis, Ind., who fired a final round 1-under par 71, birdied the 17th hole and saved par on No. 18 to seal the victory. The Tigers won the Men s Division by one stroke over defending champion Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. The University of Texas-Pan American finished in third place overall. We had a feeling it would be close and could feel the tension building the whole day, said Seibel, a junior. Our team is young and has been struggling all year, but we came out and played well and can t wait to come back next year. Business of Golf Career Expo offers invaluable guidance to Championship participants he 15th Business of Golf Career T Expo, which introduced studentathletes competing in the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship to employment opportunities in the golf industry, was conducted on May 7, at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Featuring 20 golf associations and other companies outside the golf industry, the Business of Golf Career Expo took place from 3-6 p.m., a day prior to the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. The Business of Golf Career Expo once again featured a wide variety of organizations from both inside and outside the golf industry. Every student-athlete was presented the opportunity to gain valuable insight and tools from these organizations that they will be able to use once they graduate. Student-athletes were offered the opportunity to learn more about employment possibilities within the golf industry from the participating associations and companies that represented manufacturing, media, trade, golf course management and the premier governing bodies in the industry. Both The PGA of America and PGA Magazine had a presence at this year s Career Expo. For further information about the 2009 Business of Golf Career Expo sponsors, please visit: helpwanted/empcenter/pgaandyou. Tennessee State Coach Chip Taylor, a PGA Professional, knew his team would have to be aggressive all day. We had a rough start, really, said Taylor, who is in his third year with the program. I knew going into the final round there was going to be some pressure but I told them go out and play their game. They finished very strong. Taylor understood how close the competition was heading into the final few holes. I knew our team was either one ahead or tied, and we just happened to be one ahead, explained Taylor. I do not see why our team, which is so young, cannot come out and do this again next year. Roberto Cacho of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., won the Men s Division I individual standings title after carding a final round even-par 72. In the Women s Division, the University of Texas-Pan American won for the first time since 2005, defeating Bethune-Cookman University by a decisive 22 strokes. Hampton (Va.) University finished in third place overall. Majo Camey from the University of Texas-Pan American claimed the women s individual medalist honors with a three-day-total of 225. We were playing with everything we had all year, said Camey, a freshman for the Lady Broncs. And we made enough putts to come out on top. Fayetteville (N.C.) State University took home its fourth consecutive Men s Division II title with a three-day total of 6-under-par 858. Lincoln Univer- Setting it straight n the May issue of PGA Magazine Ion page 114, a photo of Bethune- Cookman University Assistant Golf Coach Jack McClairen was incorrectly identified as Dr. Gary Freeman, the team's head coach. Freeman is pictured here. In the same story about the 2009 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, it stated that Bethune-Cookman University is located in Tallahassee, Fla. It is actually located in Daytona Beach, Fla. 100 June (password: PGAmag007)

10 sity of Jefferson City, Mo., finished in second place, 34 strokes behind. Virginia State University finished in third place overall. Joel Lynn, from Sanford, N.C., led Fayetteville State with a 7- under-par 209 total. This is probably the best group we have ever had at this university, said Raymond McDougal, Broncos head coach. We had a full schedule of tournaments leading up to this event, but my players wanted to make it here to compete and win. Edward Waters College cruised to the 2009 NAIA Division title after carding a final round 329. The Tigers were led by Kipp Jones of Greenville, Wyo., who recorded a three-day total of 236. We wanted to gain confidence in ourselves and play against individuals in other divisions to see where we stood, said Jones, who was competing in his first Championship. This helps us greatly for future tournaments. Sara Young of Florida State University in Tallahassee captured the Women s Independent Division with a final-round 76, defeating first-round leader Etivise Latu from California State University, Monterey Bay by four strokes. Rebecca DeLeon of the University of Texas-Pan American finished in third place overall. Playing with my closest competition (Latu) worked out perfect, said Young, a junior from Jacksonville, Fla. I could pay attention to what she was doing but also just play my game. Young emphasized the importance of the Minority Championship in her career. I would recommend this Championship to anyone who gets invited; it has given me confidence throughout my college career, said Young, who was competing in her third and final Championship. They treat us like celebrities and it was a really positive experience. Dustin Thompson of the University of North The 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship The PGA Golf Club Ryder and Wanamaker Courses, Port St. Lucie, Fla., May 8-10, 2009 (Go to PGA.com for a complete list of all finishers) Men s Division I Teams Tennessee State Ryan Smith Chris Seibel Richard Gill Dorian Vauls Bethune-Cookman Andrew Heesom Dan Venema Willie Mack III Sean Edey Men s Division II Teams Fayetteville State Joel Chip Lynn Jeremy Ringled Derek Scott Kevin Lyles Lincoln Aaron Murphy Kortland Ware Josh Roller Justin Watkins Women s Division Texas Pan American Majo Camey Haley Hocott Ale Camey Bronwyn Sandberg Men s Individual 1 Dustin Thompson, North Carolina Christian Heavens, Georgetown Amit Odaiyar, Florida Atlantic Josh Bain, Liberty Women s Individual 1 Sara Young, Florida State Etivise Latu, California State Monterey Rebecca DeLeon, Texas-Pan American Texas-Pan American Armen Kirakossian Shane Pearce A J Gonzalez Orlando Moreno Florida A&M James Petty Shephard Archie III Wesley Yates Elijah Jackson Virginia State Greg Hunt Dustin Kelley Brian Wood Kalani Britos Morehouse Bryan McElderry Olajuwon Ajanaku Phillip Allen Thaddaeus Hill Bethune-Cookman Fern Grimshaw Emma Tayler Hannah Bews Maria Garrido T5 Allen Kelley, New Mexico State T5 Jonathan Coleman, Grambling State T5 Matthew French, Incarnate Word Mackenzie Mack, Indiana State Natalie Guidry, California Riverside Carolina in Chapel Hill carded a final round 71 to win the Men s Independent Division. Christian Heavens of Georgetown College finished in second place, two strokes back. Amit Odaiyar of Florida Atlantic University finished in third place overall. Nearly 150 contestants from 30 colleges and universities comprised the field for the 2009 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. The debut broadcast of the 2009 highlight show on Golf Channel will air on Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Additional airing times will be released at a later date. Randy Stutzman is The PGA of America s public relations coordinator. South Carolina State Roberto Cacho Hector Manuel Arroyave Alejandro Bernardini Robert Biggers North Carolina Central Chris Winters Josue Garza Juan Pablo Sanchez Braden Cox Benedict Galen Aldrich Shane Phillips Calvin Mason Kevin Burroughs Paine Chauncey Davis Jerry Rapp Brad Freeman Justin Hines Hampton Dionne West Iman Ellis Haley Hill Sydnee Mack State Farm Insurance awards scholarships en students from participating schools in the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf TChampionship have been named recipients of $1,000 scholarship awards from State Farm Insurance for their academic excellence at their respective institutions. This year, students again submitted a questionnaire in application for the State Farm/PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Scholarship Program. The committee considered the student s GPA and awarded the scholarships based on one per school represented in the group of applications submitted. A minimum GPA of 2.5 was required. The following students have received a $1,000 State Farm/PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Scholarship: Sarita Sharp, freshman, Benedict College; Hector Arroyave, junior, South Carolina State University; Mackenzie Mack, junior, Indiana State University; Sydnee Mack, freshman, Hampton University; Hannah Bews, junior, Bethune-Cookman University; Brendan Prouse, junior, Alabama State University; Jeremy Williams, senior, Prairie View A&M; Thaddaeus Hill, sophomore, Morehouse College; Virginia Gonzalez, senior, Ohio Valley; Alejandro Bernardini, freshman, South Carolina State University. Dustin Thompson (left) won the Men s Individual Championship with an even-par 216. Sara Young claimed her second consecutive Women s Individual Championship at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. (password: PGAmag007) June

11 PGA.com :: PGA :: Stellar rounds mark final day at PGA Minority Colleg of 4 6/1/2009 4:06 PM The Tennessee State University mens team celebrate their win with PGA Director of Business and Community Relations Ernie Ellison and Vice President of The PGA of America Allen Wronowski. (Photo: The PGA of America) STELLAR ROUNDS MARK FINAL DAY AT PGA MINORITY COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP By Randy Stutzman, The PGA of America- PGA.com May 10, PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Tennessee State University made a furious comeback in the final round to capture the Division I men's title and the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg cruised to victory to claim the women's team division crown at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. RELATED Scores, tee times and complete tournament coverage Second-round recap First round recap Ten participants receive State Farm Insurance scholarships PGA Minority Collegiate Championship begins with Business Expo Tennessee State made up ten-strokes on the final day, with three of their five players firing under-par rounds. Chris Seibel of Indianapolis, Ind., who fired a final round 1-under par 71, birdied the 17th hole and saved par on No. 18 to seal the victory. The Tigers won the division by one-stroke over defending champion Bethune- Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. The University of Texas-Pan American finished in third place overall. "We had a feeling it would be close and could feel the tension building the whole day," said Seibel, a junior. "Our team is young and has been struggling all year but we came out and played well and can not wait to come back next year." Head Coach Chip Taylor, a PGA Professional, knew his team would have to be aggressive all day. "We had a rough start, really," said Taylor, who is in his third year with the program. "I knew going into the final round there was going to be some pressure but I told them go out and play their game. They finished very strong." Taylor understood how close the competition was heading into the final few holes. "I knew our team was either one ahead or tied, and we just happened to be one ahead," said Taylor. "I do not see why our team, which is so young, can not come out again and do this again next year." Roberto Cacho of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., won the Division I men's individual standings title after carding a final round even-par 72. In the women's division, the University of Texas-Pan-American won for the first time since 2005, defeating Bethune- Cookman University by 22-strokes. Hampton (Va.) University finished in third place overall. Majo Camey from the University of Texas-Pan American claimed the women's individual medalist honors with a three-day-total of 225. "I am really glad for our team," said Camey, a freshman. "We were playing with everything we had all year and we made enough putts to come out on top." Fayetteville (N.C.) State University took home their fourth consecutive Division II title with a three-day total of 6-under-par 858. Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Mo., finished in second place, 34-strokes behind. Virginia State University finished in third place overall. Joel Lynn, from Sanford, N.C., led the Broncos with a 7-under-par 209 total. Head Coach Raymond McDougal was very proud of how his team fared. "This is probably the best group we have ever had at this university," said McDougal. "We had a full schedule of tournaments leading up to this event but my players wanted to make it here to compete and win." Edward Waters College, the only team competing in the NAIA division, cruised to the 2009 title after carding a final round 329. The Tigers were led by Kipp Jones of Greenville, Wyo., who recorded a three-day total of 236. "We wanted to gain confidence in ourselves and play against individuals in other divisions to see where we stood," said Jones, who was competing in his first Championship. "This helps us in the future when we play in other tournaments."

12 PGA.com :: PGA :: Stellar rounds mark final day at PGA Minority Colleg of 4 6/1/2009 4:06 PM Sara Young of Florida State University in Tallahassee captured the women's independent division with a final-round 76, defeating first-round leader first round leader Etivise Latu from California State University, Monterey Bay by four-strokes Rebecca DeLeon of the University of Texas-Pan American finished in third place overall. "Playing with my closest competition [Etivise Latu] worked out perfect," said Young, a junior from Jacksonville, Fla. "I could pay attention to what she was doing but also just play my game and not worry too much." Young emphasized the importance of the Minority Championship in her career. "I would recommend this Championship to anyone who gets invited; it has given me confidence throughout my college career," said Young, who was competing in her third and final Championship. "They treat us like celebrities and it was a really positive experience." In the Independent men's division, Dustin Thompson from the University of North Carolina, carded a final round 71 to win the men's independent division. Christian Heavens of Georgetown College finished in second place, two-strokes behind. Amit Odaiyar of Florida Atlantic University finished in third place overall. Nearly 150 contestants from 30 colleges and universities comprised the field for the 2009 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. The debut broadcast of the 2009 highlight show on Golf Channel will air on Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm ET. Additional airing times will be released at a later date. For updates on the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship and other PGA of America events and programs, visit our twitter page, The 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship The PGA Golf Club Ryder and Wanamaker Courses Port St. Lucie, Fla. Final Round Scores Men's Team Division I 1 Tennesse State (-4) Chris McKay Chris Seibel Dorian Vauls Richard Gill Ryan Smith Bethune-Cookman (-3) Andrew Heesom Dan Venema Juan Ronderos Sean Edey Willie Mack III Texas-Pan American (+15) A.J. Gonzalez Armen Kirakossian High Wongchindawest Orlando Moreno Shane Pearce Florida A&M (+25) Elijah Jackson Gallop Franklin James Petty Shephard Archie III Wesley Yates T5 South Carolina State (+28) Alejandro Bernardini Bryon Bush Hector Manuel Arroyave Robert Biggers Roberto Cacho T5 North Carolina Central (+28) Braden Cox Chris Winters Josue Garza Juan Pablo Sanchez Ronald Royster Savannah State (+43) Corey Brown Jamie Montgomery Ricky Williams Riley Baxter Tripp Walker Alabama State (+85) Brendan Prouse Greg Keafer John Montgomery Kyle Demeester Alabama A&M (+92) Andrew Chase Kennedy Cody Calvert Matthew Lay Tyler Kirby William Miller III Hampton (+102)

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15 TheTandD.com S.C. State s Cacho captures medalist honors; Bulldogs tie of 2 5/19/2009 3:57 PM S.C. State s Cacho captures medalist honors; Bulldogs tie for 5th at PGA National Minority By SCSU Sports Information Monday, May 11, 2009 South Carolina State freshman Roberto Cacho, facing a tough course setup Sunday at the 23rd PGA National Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, managed only an even-par 72 Sunday, his higher round of the event, for a 54-hole total of ( ) 203, but it was good enough for medalist honors in the men s Division I standings. Cacho, who had nine birdies and a round of nine-under-par on Saturday, edged Texas-Pan America s Armen Kirakossian by one stroke for the title in his first year of participation in the tournament. Kirakossian had a one-under par 71 Sunday for a 54-hole total of ( ) 204. Cacho s triumph marks the first time an S.C. State golfer has captured medalist honors since Martin Roache won the second of two straight trophies in 1991, when the Bulldogs finished second to Jackson State. The Morales, Mexico native was elated to win the prestigious individual trophy. It s amazing, Cacho said. I played really well throughout the week. My personal goal coming in was to be in contention Sunday with a chance to win. I wanted to play well, and it s great to wind up winning it. Cacho, after his nine-birdie round on Saturday, had just three birdies and survived a bogey and a double-bogey to earn the top trophy. The course setup on Sunday was much more difficult, he said. The pins were mostly in the back of the greens and it was hard to get close, but I somehow managed par and a one-stroke victory. Bulldog Head Coach Herman Belton called Cacho s performance outstanding. Roberto was simply outstanding the entire tournament, said Belton. It s truly a pleasure to have a great student and outstanding player on your team. He is a solid player, talented, discipline and poised. He has a bright future ahead of him. S.C. State finished in a tie for 5th in the team competition after a three-day total of ) 892. Tennessee State had a 36-hole total of ( ) 860 for a one-stroke victory over defending champion Bethune- Cookman who was at ( ) 861. Texas-Pan America was third at ( ) 879, followed by Florida A&M at ( ) 889, followed by the Bulldogs and North Carolina Central ( ), both at 892.

16 TheTandD.com S.C. State s Cacho captures medalist honors; Bulldogs tie of 2 5/19/2009 3:57 PM Following Cacho for Belton s team were Hector Arroyave at ( ) 222, Alejandro Bernardini at ( ) 230, Robert Biggers at ( ) 237 and Byron Bush at ( ) at 269. The event completes the 2009 season for Belton and his team.

17 Tenneessee State rallies from 10 down to nip Bethune-Cookman for title : of 2 6/1/2009 4:03 PM Tenneessee State rallies from 10 down to nip Bethune-Cookman for title By Staff Report Monday, May 11, 2009 PORT ST. LUCIE Tennessee State University made a furious comeback in the final round Sunday to capture the Division I men's title and the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg cruised to victory to claim the women's team division crown at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. Tennessee State made up ten-strokes on the final day, with three of their five players firing under-par rounds. Chris Seibel, who fired a final round 1-under par 71, birdied the 17th hole and saved par on No. 18 to seal the victory. The Tigers won the division by one-stroke over defending champion Bethune- Cookman. Texas-Pan American was third. "We had a feeling it would be close and could feel the tension building the whole day," said Seibel, a junior. "Our team is young and has been struggling all year but we came out and played well and can not wait to come back next year." Head coach Chip Taylor, a PGA Professional, knew his team would have to be aggressive all day. "We had a rough start, really," said Taylor, who is in his third year with the program. "I knew going into the final round there was going to be some pressure but I told them go out and play their game. They finished very strong." Roberto Cacho of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., won the Division I men's individual standings title after carding a final round even-par 72. In the women's division, the University of Texas-Pan-American won for the first time since 2005, defeating Bethune-Cookman by 22-strokes. Hampton (Va.) University finished third. Majo Camey from Texas-Pan American claimed the women's individual medalist honors with a three-day-total of 225. "I am really glad for our team," said Camey, a freshman. "We were playing with everything we had all year and we made enough putts to come out on top." Fayetteville (N.C.) State University took home their fourth consecutive Division II title with a three-day total of 6-under-par 858. Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Mo., finished in second place, 34-strokes behind. Virginia State University was third. Joel Lynn, from Sanford, N.C., led the Broncos with a 7-under-par 209 total.

18 Tenneessee State rallies from 10 down to nip Bethune-Cookman for title : of 2 6/1/2009 4:03 PM "This is probably the best group we have ever had at this university," said coach Raymond McDougal. "We had a full schedule of tournaments leading up to this event but my players wanted to make it here to compete and win." Edward Waters College, the only team competing in the NAIA division, cruised to the 2009 title after carding a final round 329. The Tigers were led by Kipp Jones of Greenville, Wyo., who recorded a three-day total of 236. Sara Young of Florida State University in Tallahassee captured the women's independent division with a final-round 76, defeating first-round leader Etivise Latu from Cal-State Monterey Bay by four-strokes. Dustin Thompson of North Carolina carded a 71 to win the men's independent division, FAU's Amit Odaiyar was third Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers

19 ECU s Lance ties for 10th in PGA Minority Collegiate Golf 1 of 1 5/19/2009 4:04 PM ECU s Lance ties for 10th in PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Brian Johnson ECU Sports Information May 11, :41 pm PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. East Central University freshman golfer Bryeson Lance shot a 7-over-par 79 and finished in a three-way tie for 10th place at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Sunday at the par-72 PGA Golf Club. Lance shot an 81 in the first round and an 82 in the second before following up with the 79 to finish at 235 (26-over for the three rounds combined). Dustin Thompson, of the University of North Carolina, won the event with an even-par 216 for the three rounds ( ). Christian Heavens, of Georgetown University, was two strokes back at 218 ( ). Only two NCAA Division II golfers both from Incarnate Word finished ahead of Lance. At Sulphur High School, Lance finished in the top 10 in the state tournament all four years and had one third-place finish. He is a four-time Native American national champion and has placed eighth in the Texas/Oklahoma Junior Amateur. He also recorded a hole-in-one at age 10. Copyright cnhi, inc.

20 No postseason surprise is in store for Paine this time - Friday, May 08, of 1 5/19/2009 4:06 PM No postseason surprise is in store for Paine this time By Chris Gay Staff Writer Friday, May 08, 2009 A year after sitting out of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, Paine College's golf team is back. The Lions will begin play in the 54-hole invitational today in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The three-day tournament will be held at the PGA Golf Club. Paine will play in the NCAA Division II portion of the event. The Lions will face stiff competition headed up by three-time defending champion Fayetteville State, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion. "The kids are real excited to be here," first-year Paine coach Hoover Johnson said. "They're excited to get started and see how things turn out." In 2008, the Paine golf team won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament and had high hopes for winning the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. But the day before the team's departure, school officials told the team it lacked funds to send it. Then, less than two weeks after the tournament, Paine president Dr. George C. Bradley said in a news release the team used an ineligible player, but did not describe the violation. Former golf coach Fred Summers never received an explanation why the school deemed freshman golfer Daniel Augustus ineligible after the team won the SIAC Tournament. George Mategakis, then the SIAC's director of championships, said the violation was not as severe as originally thought and that Paine would be allowed to keep the conference championship. Johnson declined to speak about last year. He said he wants to focus solely on the present and future. "I've got good kids, real solid kids," Johnson said. "We're excited about the direction the program is going." In April, Paine finished third in the SIAC Tour-nament, 58 shots behind champion Morehouse. Jerry Rapp was named to the all-tournament team after finishing fifth with scores of Rapp, a freshman, leads the team with an 8-handicap. "He has the potential to go low on any given day," Johnson said. Junior Chauncey Davis is a second-team preseason all-siac member. Davis has a 78.0 scoring average this season. Sophomore Brad Freeman, also a pitcher on the school's baseball team, and freshman Kyle Radford round out the top four. Senior Justin Hines will play as the team's No. 5 golfer. Junior Cleveland Andrews will play as an individual in the tournament. "I want the kids to enjoy the tournament," Johnson said. "This will help us see where we want to go and how much work we need to do to get better." Reach Chris Gay at (706) or chris.gay@augustachronicle.com. From the Friday, May 08, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle

21 Print Version 1 of 1 5/19/2009 4:11 PM Posted: Saturday, May 09, :46:47 am CDT Blue Tigers second at golf championship PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Lincoln Blue Tigers are in second place after the first day of the 23rd PGA Minority College Golf Championship, which is being held at the PGA Golf Club of Port St. Lucie. Fayetteville State leads the six-team Division II portion of the event with a score of 280, while the Blue Tigers are 18 strokes back at 298. Aaron Murphy leads the Blue Tigers with a 73. Josh Roller was close behind with a 74, Justin Watkins had a 75, Kortland Ware posted a 76 and Anisul Huq carded a 77.

22 Printer-friendly article page 1 of 1 5/19/2009 4:28 PM May 11, 2009 TUFC wins U.S. Club Florida Cup Democrat Staff Reports The Tallahassee United Futbol Club U17B won the 2009 U.S. Club Florida Cup at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton. TUFC went undefeated and beat The Florida Soccer Alliance, Orlando Futbol Club, Strictly Soccer Select and undefeated Maitland Arsenal United in the championship game, 3-1. Joiner finishes in top 6 in tournament Thomas Joiner placed in the top 6 in the Golfweek Tournament Junior Series at Saddlebrook Golf Course recently. There was a field of 30 in the 36-hole stroke play. FAMU golfers finish fourth in tournament The Florida A&M men's golf team shot 290 in the final round Sunday to finish fourth overall in the 2009 PGA National Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Tournament. Tennessee State (860) won the 23rd annual event, shooting a final round 282 to finish 4-under par for the tournament, just edging past Bethune-Cookman (861) by one stroke. B-CU, the defending tournament champion, shot 293 on Sunday, to finish 3-under par for the tournament, after leading the first two rounds. Florida A&M shot an 889 for the tournament, but surged from seventh to fourth Sunday, led by senior James Petty Jr., who shot a final round 70 to finish with a 5-under 211 for the tournament, and Shephard Archie III, who carded a 5- under par 67, finishing even par 216 for the tourney. Other Rattler notables included Wesley Yates (229) who fired a 74 on Sunday; Elijah Jackson (233) who shot a 79 in the final round and Gallop Franklin (248), who finished with an 87.

23 1 of 1 5/19/ :43 AM Seminoles' Young Wins PGA Minority Championship For Second Consecutive Year Senior earns her degree and a national championship in same week. May 15, 2009 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Sara Young of the Florida State University women's golf team won the independent women's division championship of the 23rd Annual PGA Minority Golf Championship at the PGA Golf Club for the second consecutive year on May 10. She defeated Etivise Latu of California State Monterey by four strokes. Young carded three scores in the 70's and finished with a 13-over par score of 229. She shot a 78 in the first round and moved into first place with a 75 in the second round. She maintained her lead in the third round as she carded a four-over par 76. Young managed to beat her championship winning score from a year ago by six strokes. "Playing with my closest competition (Latu) worked out perfect," said Young. "I could pay attention to what she was doing but also just play my game and not worry too much." Playing with Latu in the final pairing of the day allowed her to earn her title. Latu finished with a score of 233. Young earned a nine stroke victory over Alexis Garduno of Old Dominion University in 2008 and finished in second place in Young, who graduated from Florida State ion May 2, was a member of the Seminole women's golf team for five seasons and earned her bachelor's degree in advertising with a minor in psychology. She was awarded the Golden Nole for the women's golf team this past season. The award is presented to the person on each athletic team at Florida State who earns both athletic and academic success along with the contribution to community service and to Florida State University. Young stressed the importance of playing in the PGA Minority Championship. Sara Young won the 2009 PGA Minority Women's Individual division championship for the seocnd consecutive year. "I would recommend playing in this championship to anyone who gets involved; it has given me confidence throughout my career," said Young who was competing in the event for the third time. "They treat us like celebrities and it was a really positive experience." Young played as a member of the Seminoles' NCAA Regional Championship qualifying team this past season. She played in four events as a member of Florida State's staring line-up and averaged stokes in 18 rounds during her collegiate career. Young carded her career-low single round score of 75 in the third round of the fall 2005 Chrysler Challenge hosted by Florida State. With her degree from Florida State in hand and her collegiate career now completed, Young will serve a communications internship with the PGA this summer.

24 1 of 1 5/19/ :47 AM FAYETTEVILLE STATE CAPTURES ITS FOURTH STRAIGHT PGA MINORITY COLLEGIATE GOLF TITLE Joel "Chip" Lynn wins Division II Individual Medal with a 7-under-par 209 total May 11, 2009 Final Stats Photo Gallery PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Fayetteville State University took home their fourth consecutive Division II title at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship with a three-day total of 6-under-par 858. Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Mo., finished in second place, 34-strokes behind. Virginia State University finished in third place overall. Joel Lynn (Sanford, NC) led the Broncos with a 7-under-par 209 total. Head Coach Raymond McDougal was very proud of how his team fared. "This is probably the best group we have ever had at this university," said McDougal. "We had a full schedule of tournaments leading up to this event but my players wanted to make it here to compete and win." Joel Lynn was first on the leader-board during the first two rounds with a low score of 67 (5-under-par). Teammates Jeremy Ringled and Derek Scott (both of Hope Mills, NC) finished the tournament with an Even score 216 for a tied ranking of third place. Kevin Lyles (Charlotte, NC) finished fifth with a 1-over par 217. William McClure (Fayetteville, NC) was tied for 22nd with a 247 score. The Broncos finished second at the NCAA Super Regionals prior to the PGA Tournament and has qualified for the NCAA National Championships in Blaine, WA. Joel Chip Lynn of Fayetteville State University on hole 16 at the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, on Sunday, May 10, (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)

25 1 of 6 5/19/ :53 AM NCCU TIES FOR FIFTH PLACE AT PGA MINORITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Senior Winters Shoots Even Par in Final Round to Finish in Tie for Fifth Place May 10, 2009 Photo Gallery PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - North Carolina Central University finished in a tie for fifth place at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Sunday, marking the best finish for the Eagles at the national championship event since The Eagles fired a final-round 302 for a three-day score of 892 ( ), equaling the team total of the Bulldogs of South Carolina State. "I thought they really played up to their potential," said NCCU head coach Paul Perry. "They have matured a lot since the start of the season. I think they got a little tired on the third day, which caused our scores to go up." Senior Chris Winters topped NCCU with an even-par 72, with five birdies on the day. The Durham, N.C. native finished the weekend with a five-under-par 211 ( ), tying for fifth place in the individual standings. Winters capped his college career in style, sinking a 20-foot birdie putt on his final shot as an NCCU Eagle. "Chris is our captain and he has shown a tremendous amount of leadership, both on and off the course," said Perry. "His hard work and leadership has shown the way. These past few days he has proven to me and many others that hard work can pay off." NCCU freshman Braden Cox used four birdies to post a 76 (+4) in his final round. Senior Josue Garza and junior Juan Sanchez each carded a 77 (+5), while freshman Ronald Royster added an 83 (+11). Chris Winters shot even par in his final round at the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship on Sunday. (Photo by Kyle Serba) Perry had high praise for his team after the season-ending event. "I told them that I was extremely proud of them - the way they played and they way they conducted themselves," he said. "I am pleased with what they have shown on the course and in the classroom. If they continue on this path, there is not doubt that this program will go far." Other Comments from NCCU Head Coach Paul Perry: "Josue has meant much to this team. He did not play as well as he or I wanted him to this weekend. However, he has shown much leadership during the year and I am looking forward to him working with some of our younger players. I still feel he has what it takes to play on the next level because of his ability, his distance and his work ethic." "With the recruitment of Juan Sanchez and Braden Cox, I felt all year that these two young men have put us in a position that we could do bigger and better things. If both of them work this hard this summer as they have all year, we should be one of the top minority teams in the country." "Their play the past few days is really making me look forward to next year. It made me see what is possible." The 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship The PGA Golf Club Ryder and Wanamaker Courses Port St. Lucie, Fla. Final Round Scores Men's Team Division I 1 Tennesse State (-4) Chris McKay

26 South Carolina State University - Cacho Earns Medalist Honors, Bulldogs of 2 5/19/2009 3:55 PM Cacho Earns Medalist Honors, Bulldogs Tie for 5th at PGA Minority Tourney First Bulldog to Earn Honor since /10/2009 3:43:59 PM ORANGEBURG, SC South Carolina State freshman Roberto Cacho, facing a tough course setup Sunday at the 23 rd PGA National Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, managed only an even-par 72 Sunday, his higher round of the event, for a 54-hole total of ( ) 203, but it was good enough for medalist honors in the men s Division I standings. Cacho, who had nine birdies and a round of nine-under-par on Saturday, edged Texas-Pan America s Armen Kirakossian by one stroke for the title in his first year of Fr. Roberto Cacho participation in the tournament. Kirakossian had a one-under par 71 Sunday for a 54-hole total of ( ) 204. Cacho s triumph marks the first time an SC State golfer has captured medalist honors since Martin Roache won the second of two straight trophies in 1991, when the Bulldogs finished second to Jackson State. The Morales, Mexico native was elated to win the prestigious individual trophy. It s amazing, Cacho said. I played really well throughout the week. My personal goal coming in was to be in contention Sunday with a chance to win. I wanted to play well, and it s great to wind up winning it. Cacho, after his nine-birdie round on Saturday, had just three birdies and survived a bogey and a double-bogey to earn the top trophy. The course setup on Sunday was much more difficult, he said. The pins were mostly in the back of the greens and it was hard to get close, but I somehow managed par and a one-stroke victory. Bulldog Head Coach Herman Belton called Cacho s performance outstanding. Roberto was simply outstanding the entire tournament, said Belton. It s truly a pleasure to have a great student and outstanding player on your team. He is a solid player, talented, discipline and poised. He has a bright future ahead of him. SC State finished in a tie for 5 th in the team competition after a three-day total of ) 892. Tennessee State had a 36-hole total of ( ) 860 for a one-stroke victory over defending champion Bethune- Cookman who was at ( ) 861. Texas-Pan America was third at ( ) 879, followed by Florida A&M at ( ) 889, followed by the Bulldogs and North Carolina Central ( ), both at 892. Following Cacho for Belton s team were Hector Arroyave at ( ) 222, Alejandro Bernardini at ( ) 230, Robert Spring Schedule Roster 2008 Team Photo Recruiting Questionnaire Archived Stories Apr May 2009 Jun SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Tue, May. 19, 2009 There are no events scheduled Men's Golf Cacho Earns Medalist Honors, Bulldogs Tie for 5th at PGA Minority Tourney Men's Golf SC State's Cacho Fires a 63 to Lead PGA Minority after 36 Holes Men's Golf SC State tied for 6th after Opening Round of PGA Minority Men's Golf SC State Men to Vie for PGA Minority Golf Title Men's Golf Cacho Overall Leader ; Lady Bulldogs Finish The Day Second Men's Golf, Women's Golf Lady Bulldogs Biggers Captures Medalist Honors Men's Golf, Women's Golf SC State Men 4th, Women 5th at Fairfield Golf Invite View Archives

27 South Carolina State University - Cacho Earns Medalist Honors, Bulldogs of 2 5/19/2009 3:55 PM Biggers at ( ) 237 and Byron Bush at ( ) at 269. The event completes the 2009 season for Belton and his team South Carolina State University, 300 College Street NE, Orangeburg SC 29117

28 1 of 1 5/19/ :49 AM Camey and Lady Broncs Capture National Minority Title Courtesy - UTPA Sports Information Department May 10, 2009 It's been four years since the Lady Broncs last brought home a minority title, but the women's team broke that streak this Sunday (May 10) afternoon as they captured the 23rd Annual PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championships along with bringing home the individual title captured by Maria Jose Camey. "I could not be more proud of the girls today. They worked hard and played well and went out there to win by 22 (strokes)," said Director of Men and Women's Golf Ofelia Lopez. "They put an exclamation point on a great season and made history by winning back-to-back titles (conference and minority)." Armen Kirokossian The women's team took home five top-10 finishes as the Lady Broncs took the top-three spots. Freshman Maria Jose Camey captured the individual title with a 9-over-par 225, Haley Hocott took the runner-up spot with a 12-over-par 228 and senior Mariale Camey placed third overall with a 13-over-par 229. "Majo has made a statement this year. I think that with the help and camaraderie of her sister and the fights they have, they become so competitive that they thrive off of it and help each other to go for it," said Lopez. Senior Bronwyn Sandberg and Sarah Kothny finished eighth and ninth respectively as Sandberg tallied a score of 244 and Kothny a 252. As a team, the women fired a 922 ( ), a 22 stroke lead over last year's winner Bethune-Cookman, who finished second with an overall score of 944, while Hampton finished third with a 1,027. On the men's side, Tennessee State came from behind to take the men's team title with a three-round score of 860, Bethune- Cookman trailed by one stroke (861) and UTPA finished third overall by a score of 879 ( ). Florida A&M (889) and South Carolina State (892) round out the top-five in the men's division. Junior Armen Kirakossian finished one stroke behind Robert Cacho (203) from South Carolina State for a second place finish as he shot a 12-under-par 204. Teammate Shane Pearce finished two strokes behind Kirakossian with a 10-under-par 206 for a third place finish. A.J. Gonzalez and Orlando Moreno tied for 31st with a score of 236, while High Wongchindawest tallied a score of 241 for a 38th place finish. "Armen and Shane put on a great performance this weekend, which helped us stay in third. I thought we were a better team, but I know we can come back next year and take the title," said Head Men's Golf Coach Santiago De Larrea. The PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championships wraps up the campaign for the men and women's golf programs. UTPA Sports Information

29 Drury University Athletics - Lounis Finishes 10th In PGA Minority Colle of 2 5/19/2009 3:51 PM Lounis Finishes 10th In PGA Minority College Golf Championships Drury Sports Information 5/10/ :13:05 PM Schedule Roster Coaching Staff Media Guide Practice Courses Youth Camps Golfstat Rankings Great Lakes Valley Conference Logo Records Archived Stories Bee Payne-Stewart Strut Fundraiser Info DU sophomore Raine Lounis PORT St. LUCIE, Fla. - Drury golfer Raine Lounis shot a final-round 88 and finished in 10th place individually in the 23rd annual PGA Minority College Golf Championships at the PGA Club on Sunday. Lounis, a sophomore from Seneca, Mo., finished with a 262 total ( ) for the 54-hole event. Sara Young of Florida State repeated as champion with rounds of , four shots ahead of Etvise Latu of California State Monterey. Womens Individual 1 Sara Young, Florida State, Etivise Latu, California State Monterey, Rebecca DeLeon, Texas-Pan American, Mackenzie Mack, Indiana State, Natalie Guidry, California Riverside, Sasha Kiger, Incarnate Word, Peni Sanjoto, Prairie View A&M, T8 Aziza Glass, Prairie View A&M, Maria Urquiola, Bethune-Cookman, Raine Lounis, Drury, Deztany Jackson, Old Dominion, Danielle Robinson, Alabama State University, Vonnetta Epps, Savannah State, Virginia Gonzalez, Ohio Valley, Ericka Ware, Alabama State University, D'Andrielle Robinson, Alabama State University, Sarita Sharp, Benedict 95-WD Apr May 2009 Jun SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Tue, May. 19, 2009 There are no events scheduled. Mitch Snyder Men's Swim & Dive Megan Warhol Volleyball