2015-16 MEN S GOLF Senior Keagan Cummings and returning starters Henry Do, Carter Jenkins, Ben Griffin and William Register at UNC s Old Well
2015-16 Carolina Men s Golf Team (l-r) Head Coach Andrew Sapp, Preyer Fountain, Ben Griffin, Zach Martin, Tailin Song, Carter Jenkins, Davis Bateman, Henry Do, William Register, Keagan Cummings, Joshua Martin, Associate Head Coach Andrew DiBitetto
TAR HEELS TABLE OF CONTENTS Q&A with Andrew Sapp... 2 2015-16 Schedule, Roster, Quick Facts... 3 Athletic Communications Contacts... 3 Keagan Cummings... 4-5 Davis Bateman... 6-7 Henry Do... 8-9 Carter Jenkins... 10-11 Zach Martin... 12-13 Ben Griffin... 14-15 William Register... 16-17 Preyer Fountain... 18 Joshua Martin... 19 Tailin Song... 20 Head Coach Andrew Sapp... 21-22 Assoc. Head Coach Andrew DiBitetto... 23 Previewing the 2016 Tar Heels... 24-25 2014-15 Review... 26-27 UNC Finley Golf Course... 28-29 Chapman Center, Loudermilk Center... 30-31 University of North Carolina... 32-33 Chapel Hill... 34 Carolina Athletics... 35 Academics and Athletics... 36 Carolina Leadership Academy... 37 Carolina Golf History... 38-39 NCAA Championships Results... 40-43 ACC Championships Results... 44 Records... 45-46 Team Championships... 47 Individual Titles... 48-49 All-Americas, All-ACC... 50 Team Awards... 51 Davis Love III... 52 Mark Wilson... 53 Order of Merit... 54-55 Executive Cup... 55 Rams Club... 56, Inside Back Cover YEARBOOK CREDITS Written and designed by Steve Kirschner with assistance from Matt Bowers, Laura Fellwock and Dana Gelin. Special thanks to Lee Snyder for 30-plus years of coverage of Carolina Golf. Photography of current and recent golf seasons by Jeffrey Camarati. 2015 ACC Championships and freshmen action photos by J.D. Lyon. Printed by B&J Custom Printing in Durham. NIKE The University of North Carolina is proud of its more than 20-year relationship with Nike, which is the exclusive supplier for UNC s athletic footwear, apparel and accessory products. Nike provides the athletic department with shoes, uniforms, coaching gear, balls and other equipment. Nike gave the University $2 million for the Chancellor s Academic Enhancement Fund to support faculty. The University s partnership with Nike has benefitted all 28 varsity sports and provided millions of dollars for academics and student scholarships at the University. FRONT COVER clockwise from bottom left: Keagan Cummings, Henry Do, Carter Jenkins, Ben Griffin and William Register (photo by Jeffrey Camarati) CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 1
NORTH CAROLINA You and Coach DiBitetto are in your fifth year together at UNC. What goals have you reached to this point? Andrew Sapp: We ve done a really good job creating a team that competes to win tournaments. The team won three times last year and we ve had guys win tournaments as individuals. That s been good. We ve had lot of that from the start actually. We ve been fortunate that our teams won tournaments and we ve had different individuals compete to win tournaments as well. That s what you look for bringing in players and helping them grow and compete. What are the team s goals for this season? AS: Everybody s goal is to win the ACC championship and we re to the stage where we are competitive to that point. Now it s just a matter of getting it done. The main goal beyond that is playing and competing for the NCAA title. We want to be playing in the NCAA Championship and having a string of opportunities to get into that round of match play. Last year we had a goal to be a top-25 team throughout the season and we ended at No. 20. This year we want to step it up and be a top-10 team. That s kind of a big leap, but we have a lot of experience coming back and a lot of talent coming in. It s definitely an attainable goal. And it s one we will aspire to every year going forward. What kind of student-athlete are you looking for to play at UNC? AS: A person that fits the Carolina profile a great student academically, someone who wants to win, work hard and will be a good team player. Someone who is not be just a me guy. A team guy who wants to help each other and compete with each other to get better as a team. Last year you had nine players make the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Golf Coaches Association recognized UNC for having at least a 3.0 grade point average. What does that say about the level of importance your players and the coaches place on academics? AS: We re fortunate that we have set our grade point average record for a semester three times in the four years we ve been here. Our guys work hard in the classroom and that s important. We have seven young men on our roster who have at least one parent who went to Carolina, so you know they are going to take academics seriously. How does the University s academic reputation help you when you are talking to prospects? AS: When you have a top-five public institution and a top-five, top-10 athletic department, you don t have to try and to sell anybody a bill of goods. Q & A WITH ANDREW SAPP You talk to recruits and tell them this is what we have and what we have is great. We have wonderful facilities, a fantastic golf course and we re in the ACC, which is one of the stronger conferences for golf. We can provide competitive opportunities for our players where they will have a chance to be an All-American. I ve always said to be an All-American, you have to play against All-Americans. To be a top-10 program you have to play against top-10 programs. Then you have to beat them. And we will give our guys those opportunities. But it s because of the brand and the history of UNC that we can do that. What do players like about UNC Finley Golf Course and the Chapman Center? AS: The convenience of the facility is a huge attraction for players. The fact that we are right here on campus, five minutes from the dorm for the freshmen, a three-minute drive to the weight room so we can work out after practice as opposed to a lot of teams that have to work out at 6 a.m. because they have to drive 25 minutes to their course. We have that convenience for our student-athletes which helps them manage their time better. We ve got a top-10 university owned golf course with three practice greens, a 120-yard wide driving range tee box area it s a great place to improve as a player. How does having talented players on the roster help recruit other outstanding players? AS: Good players want to play with other good players. It s the same as with any other sport. You want to surround yourself with players that you can compete with on a daily basis. Then when you go to tournaments you are prepared to play against the best teams in the country. The players actually help recruit each other because players want to be around players who are successful and who win. So it s a huge benefit to have good players on your team to start with when you are recruiting the best players in the country. Last year you won three times, had four individual wins and finished in the top 20, but the year ended at home in the NCAA Regional without advancing to the NCAA Championships. What lessons did the team learn that will help it this season? AS: We learned it s a matter of trying to take every day and make it feel the same. It s a matter of putting pressure on our guys in practice, and in qualifying, so that when pressure intensifies in competition they are prepared for it. It s also a matter of being a little more relaxed during the tournaments and not putting that intense pressure on ourselves. That s exactly what happened in the regional, but that can happen in golf. Sometimes the hardest place to win is at home. We look forward from learning from that. It was a huge motivator for us for this upcoming season to prove that we are better than we ended up last year. Do you have to remind the players of all the things you accomplished throughout last season? AS: Our team stroke average was the best since we ve been here. We had two guys average under 72 and two others average in the 72s. We had wins both individually and as a team; it was a very good season. It just didn t end the way we wanted it to, but every team except one can say that. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 2
SCHEDULE, ROSTER TAR HEELS FALL 2015 Day Date Tournament Course Site Fri.-Sun. Sept. 11-13 Carpet Capital Intercollegiate The Farm Golf Club Rocky Face, Ga. Mon.-Tue. Sept. 28-29** Primland Collegiate Invitational The Highland Course Meadows of Dan, Va. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 3-4** Tar Heel Intercollegiate UNC Finley Golf Course Chapel Hill Sun.-Tue. Oct. 18-20 Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Isleworth Golf & Country Club Windermere, Fla. Sun.-Mon. Oct. 25-26** Bridgestone Golf Collegiate Grandover Resort Greensboro, N.C. SPRING 2016 Day Date Tournament Course Site Mon.-Tue. Feb. 1-2** Sea Best Invitational TPC Sawgrass Valley Course Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Sun.-Tue. Feb. 21-23 Puerto Rico Classic Rio Mar Country Club Palmer, P.R. Sat.-Sun. March 12-13** Jim Hackler Intercollegiate The Dunes Club Myrtle Beach, S.C. Fri.-Sun. March 18-20** Schenkel Invitational Forest Heights Country Club Statesboro, Ga. Sat.-Sun. April 9-10** Irish Creek Intercollegiate Club at Irish Creek Kannapolis, N.C. Fri.-Sun. April 22-24 ACC Championship Old North State Club New London, N.C. Mon.-Wed. May 16-18 NCAA Regional TBA TBA Fri.-Wed. May 27-June 1 NCAA Championship Eugene Country Club Eugene, Ore. ** scheduled for 36 holes on the first day of competition and 18 holes on the second Tar Heel Intercollegiate Feld: North Carolina (host), Boston College, Coastal Carolina, Davidson, East Carolina, Elon, Furman, Gardner-Webb, Liberty, Northwestern, Notre Dame, UNCG, UNCW and Virginia Commonwealth NCAA Championship is four rounds of 18-hole stroke play followed by match play involving eight teams 2015-16 ROSTER Name Yr. Ht. Hometown High School Davis Bateman Jr. 6-2 Charlotte, N.C. Providence Day School Keagan Cummings Sr. 6-0 Dublin, Ireland IMG Pendleton School (Bradenton, Fla.) Henry Do Jr. 5-9 Canton, Mich. Greenhills School (Ann Arbor) Preyer Fountain Fr. 6-1 Raleigh, N.C. Broughton Ben Griffin So. 6-1 Chapel Hill, N.C. East Chapel Hill Carter Jenkins Jr. 6-4 Raleigh, N.C. Leesville Road Joshua Martin Fr. 6-0 Pinehurst, N.C. Pinecrest (Southern Pines) Zach Martin Jr. 6-2 Pinehurst, N.C. Pinecrest (Southern Pines) William Register So. 5-9 Burlington, N.C. Walter Williams Tailin Song Fr. 5-9 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Torrey Pines (San Diego) Head Coach: Andrew Sapp (5th year as UNC s head coach) Associate Head Coach: Andrew DiBitetto (5th year at UNC) Pronunciations: Keagan Cummings (KEE-gihn), Andrew DiBitetto (DEE-bih-TET-toe), Henry Do (DOE), Preyer Fountain (prior FOWN-ten), Tailin Song (TIE-lynn) ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Senior Associate A.D for Communications/ Men s Golf Contact: Steve Kirschner Email: stevekirschner@unc.edu Office/Direct Phones: (919) 962-2123/7258 Kirschner s Mobile Phone: (919) 475-2695 Office Fax: (919) 962-0612 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2126, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Address: Koury Natatorium, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Communications Assistant for Men s Golf: Laura Fellwock Athletic Department Internet: GoHeels.com Men s Golf Twitter: @UNCmensGolf UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Enrollment: 18,370 (undergraduate) Chancellor: Carol Folt Director of Athletics: Bubba Cunningham Athletic Administrators (Men s Golf): Paul Pogge, Ken Cleary Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Atlantic Coast Nickname: Tar Heels Mascot: Rameses (a ram) School Colors: Carolina Blue and White CAROLINA MEN S GOLF Head Coach: Andrew Sapp (North Carolina, 93) Seasons at UNC: Fifth Office Phone: (919) 962-0753 Email: masapp@unc.edu Assistant Coach: Andrew DiBitetto (Charlotte 08) Seasons at UNC: Fifth Email: afdibite@unc.edu Home Course: UNC Finley Golf Course Holes-Par-Yardage: 18-72-7,349 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 48, most recent in 2015 (42 in NCAA Championship) ACC Championships: 11 1956, 1960, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1995, 1996, 2006 2015 ACC Championship: 5th of 12 teams 2015 NCAA Tournament: 8th at Chapel Hill Regional Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4 Golf Course Superintendent: Ross Fowler Head Professional: Michael Wilkinson Director of Golf Course Maintenance: Mark Steffer Academic Advisor: Brent Blanton Team Physician: Dr. Thomas Brickner Athletics Trainer: Scott Oliaro Strength and Conditioning: Erik Hernandez CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 3
NORTH CAROLINA Keagan Cummings, born in South Africa and raised in Ireland, shot two 69s and a pair of 70s among his eight rounds last year. Keagan has loads of experience. I m excited about his final season. I hope when he plays his best golf he can crack the starting lineup and help us win tournaments like he has in the past. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 4
KEAGAN CUMMINGS SENIOR DUBLIN, IRELAND IMG PENDLETON SCHOOL (BRADENTON, FLA.) The lone senior on the team Born in Pretoria, South Africa, and grew up in Dublin, Ireland Speaks four languages Has played in two ACC Championships and the 2013 NCAA Regional among his 22 collegiate events. 2014-15: Earned a berth on the ACC Academic Honor Roll Played in three tournaments, including two as an individual Top finish was a tie for third at the Wolfpack Spring Open at NC State where he shot 69-70 for a 139 total Finished 3-under-par at the Wolfpack Was his third career round in the 60s Was 14th at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate where he fired a 2-under 214 Finished 48th at the Primland Collegiate where he counted towards the team score in two of three rounds. 2013-14: Played in 10 tournaments Carded four top-30 finishes Top performance was T11 at the Tar Heel Tied for 21st at Bridgestone Also had top-50 finishes in the fall at Jack Nicklaus (T31) and Rod Myers (T42) Top outings in the spring were a T16 at the Seminole and T26 at the General Hackler where he competed as an individual Played in the ACC Championship, tying for 51st Also played in the Irish Creek, Hootie at Bulls Bay and the Puerto Rico Classic 75.31 stroke average Fired four under-par rounds and two in the 60s. TAR HEELS 2012-13 Carpet Capital Collegiate 76-77-75 228 T62 +12 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 79-78-76 233 T71 +17 Wolfpack Intercollegiate (ind.) 77-73-76 226 T46 +10 Heel-Devil Individual Championship (ind.) 73 T3 +1 Seminole Intercollegiate 71-73-73-217 T26 +4 Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate 77-75-74-226 T30 +10 Irish Creek Collegiate 73-75-76-224 T47 +11 ACC Championships 77-73-75-225 T44 +9 NCAA Tempe Regional 75-76-76-227 T71 +17 2013-14 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 72-74-71-217 T11 +1 Jack Nicklaus Invitational 71-78-76-225 T31 +12 Rod Myers Invitational 75-76-73 224 T42 +8 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 77-69 146 T21 +2 Puerto Rico Classic 83-77-81 241 74 +25 General Hackler Championship (ind.) 79-73-77 229 T26 +13 Seminole Intercollegiate 74-69-75 218 T16 +2 Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate 76-78-77 231 T67 +15 Irish Creek Collegiate 72-74-81 227 T62 +14 ACC Championships 72-80-74 226 T51 +10 2014-15 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 69-70-75 214 T14-2 Primland Collegiate Invitational 80-74-78 232 48 +16 Wolfpack Spring Open (ind.) 69-70 139 T3-3 2012-13: Participated in nine tournaments A starter in his first college event at the Carpet Capital Posted top-50 finishes at the Seminole (T26), the Hootie at Bulls Bay (T30), ACCs (T44), the Wolfpack (T46) and Irish Creek (T47) Started in the NCAA Regional in Tempe, Ariz., where he tied for 71st Finished third in the one-day Heel-Devil Invitational at Duke 75.16 stroke average. Amateur: Won the 2012 IMG Tour Championship at the Concession Golf Course in Bradenton, Fla. Represented Ireland at the 2011 Boys Home Internationals. Personal: Born Keagan Sean Cummings in Pretoria, South Africa Son of Arthur and Sandy Cummings Birthday is June 3 Majoring in exercise and sport science and sports administration Also attended St. Michael s College in Dublin Enjoys playing soccer and tennis Plays the guitar Best food he makes is toasted chicken wrap Music on his ipod most likely would be James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Jack Johnson or Lana Del Rey Favorite non-golfer athlete is Roger Federer Would like to meet James Taylor Admires his parents for all they have done and sacrificed for him and his brother Was the best man at his brother s wedding and traveled to China this summer Greatest golf accomplishment was representing Ireland at U16 and U18 competitions Best career round is 65 in 2010 at Naples (Fla.) Grande GC Favorite course is Pinehurst No. 2 Favorite driver hole at Finley is No. 9 Favorite golfer is Ernie Els His go-to club is his 7-iron Best shot ever was a 3-iron when he was 14 at the European Club in Ireland Holed it from 220 yards to save par after driving OB Would love a lesson from Ben Hogan Dream foursome is his grandfather, Els, Tiger Woods and himself Working on his ball flight. Keagan Cummings Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2012-13 9 25* 12/18.667 0 1 0 71 1879 75.16 2013-14 10 29^ 21/26.808 3 4 2 69 2184 75.31 2014-15 3 8@ 2/3.667 0 4 2 69 585 73.13 Total 22 62~ 35/47.745 3 9 4 69 4648 74.97 *includes seven rounds as an individual, ^three rounds as an individual, @ five rounds as an individual, ~ 15 total rounds as an individual CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 5
NORTH CAROLINA Davis Bateman has played in 10 events and earned a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll in his first two seasons at Carolina. Davis had a lot of success as a junior golfer and his freshman year. We are looking for him to continue to improve overall as an upperclassman to hopefully push for a spot in the starting lineup. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 6
DAVIS BATEMAN JUNIOR CHARLOTTE, N.C. PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL Has played in 10 tournaments as a Tar Heel Earned a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll in both 2014 and 2015. 2014-15: ACC Honor Roll Played in three tournaments as an individual Highest finish was at the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate where he tied for 62nd at 15-over 231 Also played at home in the Tar Heel Intercollegiate and the Wolfpack Spring Open at NC State Low round was a 75 in the first round of the Tar Heel Averaged 77.9 strokes over eight rounds. 2013-14: ACC Honor Roll Played in seven tournaments, including one as an individual Top performance was a fifth-place finish at the Rod Myers Invitational at Duke where he fired a 5-under-par 211 total T36 at the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate, T47 at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational, T43 at the Puerto Rico Classic, T44 at the General Hackler Championship and T60 at the Seminole Intercollegiate 75.26 stroke average Carded three under-par rounds, two in the 60s, and two even-par rounds. Amateur: 2012 Joe Cheves Junior champion Two-time Western North Carolina Junior champion Second at 2012 Carolinas/Georgia Junior Championship Competed at the 2011 US Junior Amateur Third at 2011 USGA Junior Qualifier Sixth at 2012 AJGA Junior at River Landing Sixth at 2011 Ballantyne Junior Open Ninth at 2012 Dogwood State Junior Championship and 2011 Mid Pines Invitational. Prep: Four-year golfer at Providence Day School in Charlotte Threetime NCISAA All State in 2010, 2011 and 2012 2011 NCISAA 3A state champion Runner-up at 2012 state championship Played for Coach TAR HEELS 2013-14 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 77-DQ-74 DQ Jack Nicklaus Invitational 77-79-77 233 T47 +20 Rod Myers Invitational 71-68-72 211 5-5 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 74-75-149 T36 +5 Puerto Rico Classic 68-74-77 219 T43 +3 General Hackler Championship 78-77-79 234 T44 +18 Seminole Intercollegiate 80-72-81 233 T60 +17 2014-15 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 75-78-78 231 T89 +14 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate (ind.) 76-75-80 231 T62 +15 Wolfpack Spring Open (ind.) 80-81 161 T73 +19 Dean Preston Member of National Honor Society President of Film and Media club for two years Member of Beta Club, Key Club and Headmaster s and Dean s list. Personal: Born Davis Martin Bateman in Charlotte Son of Rick and Maryann Bateman Birthday is May 14 Majoring in psychology Enjoys playing basketball, tennis, ping pong and baseball Hobbies include photography, video prodution, astronomy, travel and spending time with family and friends Favorite vacation spot is St. Andrews Enjoys listening to the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Norah Jones, Billy Joel and James Taylor Plays the saxophone and the clarinet Would like to have met Theodore Roosevelt, Alister MacKenzie, Carl Sagan and Nikola Tesla Traveled to Scotland this past summer Favorite courses include The Old Course at. St. Andrews, Sand Hills in Mullen, Neb., Cypress Point, Pine Valley and Royal County Down in Northern Ireland Favorite hole at Finley is 17 because there are multiple ways to play the hole and the green is the most interesting on the course Favorite golfer is Tiger Woods Uses only a North Carolina quarter to mark his ball Go-to club is his driver Best shot was a 4-iron from 215 yards into the wind on his second shot at the Road Hole (17th) at the Old Course Pin was tucked back left behind the Road Hole Bunker and his shot stopped three feet from the hole to the shock of his caddie Would love to get a lesson from Ben Hogan Dream foursome includes Hogan, Woods and Jack Nicklaus Worked hard in the summer on his putting. Davis Bateman s Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2013-14 7 19* 14/17.824 2 3 2 68 1430 75.26 2014-15 3 8~ 0 0 0 75 623 77.88 Total 10 27@ 14/17.824 2 3 2 68 2053 76.04 *includes two rounds as an individual, ~ eight rounds as an individual, @ 10 total rounds as an individual CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 7
NORTH CAROLINA Henry Do shot back-to-back 69s in the final two rounds of the 2015 ACC Championship and finished a team-best fifth at 8-under-par. His 208 total tied the third-best score by a Tar Heel in ACC Tournament history. Henry did some nice things this summer. He showed tremendous improvement from his freshman to sophomore season. Hope he continues the hard work he has put in his first two years. He handled himself well under the pressure of the ACC Championship. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 8
HENRY DO JUNIOR CANTON, MICH. ANN ARBOR GREENHILLS SCHOOL Played in 20 tournaments in his first two seasons Tied for medalist honors at the 2013 Bridgestone Collegiate in Greensboro Played 57 rounds with a stroke average of 73.42 Has two top 10s and eight top 20s Low round is 67 in the second round of the 2014 Tar Heel Intercollegiate A two-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. 2014-15: Played in 11 of UNC s 12 tournaments Finished in the top 20 in five of his last six events Had the fourth-lowest stroke average on the squad at 72.82 Shot under par in 13 rounds with a season- and career-low 67 in the second round of the Tar Heel Led Carolina with a fifth-place finish at the ACC Championships after shooting 70-69-69 for a 208 total The 208 ties the third-best total by a Tar Heel in ACC Tournament history Shot UNC s best round in each of the first two rounds at ACCs Had five other top-20 performances, including T11 in Puerto Rico, T12 at the Bridgestone, 16 at the Linger Longer, T18 at the Lankin San Diego Classic and T19 at Liberty Twenty-four of his 32 rounds counted toward the team score Tied for 41st at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional Shot a 71 in the second round All three of his rounds counted in the regional. 2013-14: Competed in nine tournaments with five top 30s Captured the individual title at the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate at the Grandover Resort East Course in Greensboro in the final fall event T23 at the Carpet Capital Collegiate and T22 at the Rod Myers Invitational Withdrew from the Tar Heel after spraining his wrist early in the first round and from the Hootie at Bulls Bay due to illness Top performance in the spring was a tie for 16th at the Seminole Also T30 at Puerto Rico, T40 at the ACC Championships and T41 at the Irish Creek Collegiate Had a 74.20 stroke average Fired six under-par rounds, including a season-best 68 at Rod Myers and Bridgestone. Amateur: Tenth at 2015 North & South in Pinehurst 2014 Michigan Amateur champion, made the Elite 8 in 2015 Tied for fourth at 2014 Michigan Open 2011 AJGA second-team All-America 2011 AJGA Wyndham Cup East team Champion at 2010 and 2011 AJGA Randy Wise Junior Open 2011 Michigan Junior Amateur champion T2 at 2011 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions T4 at 2011 AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship 2013 AJGA Coca-Cola junior champion T8 at 2012 AJGA Memorial Junior Sixth at 2013 Michigan Open. Prep: Won the Division 4 state championship Michigan High School Super Team member Honor Roll student for three years Played for Coach Bill Ammerman. Personal: Born Henry Hoang Do in Ypsilanti, Mich. Son of Stephanie Nguyen and Kevin Do Birthday is April 22 Majoring in economics Enjoys listening to hip hop and country music Favorite video game is FIFA 2015 Most admires his mom for being the most self-motivated, determined person you ll ever meet Low career round TAR HEELS 2013-14 Carpet Capital Collegiate 72-71-76 219 T23 +3 Tar Heel Intercollegiate Withdrew Rod Myers Invitational (ind.) 68-73-79 220 T22 +4 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 68-71 139 T1-5 Puerto Rico Classic 73-74-69 216 T30 E General Hackler Championship 82-87-82 251 67 +35 Seminole Intercollegiate 75-70-73 218 T16 +2 Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate 72-WD-73 Irish Creek Collegiate 74-73-77 224 T41 +11 ACC Championship 73-76-74 223 T40 +7 2014-15 Carpet Capital Collegiate 73-77-74 224 T53 +8 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 74-67-76 217 T23 +1 Rod Myers Invitational 71-77 148 T33 +4 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 72-75-71 218 T12 +2 Sea Best Invitational 76-83-72 231 T43 +21 Puerto Rico Classic 71-72-71 214 T11-2 Lamkin San Diego Classic 74-73-71 218 T18 +2 Linger Longer Invitational 68-74-71 213 16-3 Liberty Spring Invitational 70-72-77 219 T19 +3 ACC Championship 70-69-69 208 5-8 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional 73-71-76 220 T41 +4 Henry Do won the 2013 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate at the Grandover East Course in Greensboro is 62 at the 2010 Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions at Boyne Mountain-Alpine Course Favorite course is Oak Hill in Rochester, N.Y. Favorite hole at UNC Finley is No. 6 because with a good tee shot you have a chance for eagle Favorite golfer is Tiger Woods Best friend in golf outside UNC is Web.com s Matt Harmon His best clubs to hit under pressure are any of his wedges Best shot of his life was a 6-iron from 193 yards on the sixth hole at UNC Finley that he made for an albatross 2 Dream foursome is Jordan Spieth, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Woods Worked hard in the off-season on his driving. Henry Do s Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2013-14 9 25* 20/22.909 2 6 3 68 1855 74.20 2014-15 11 32 24/32.750 3 13 4 67 2330 72.81 Total 20 57* 44/54.815 5 19 7 67 4185 73.42 *Competed in three rounds as an individual CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 9
NORTH CAROLINA \ I m excited to watch Carter s first full season as a Tar Heel. He should have an even deeper comfort level with our program. He obviously had an incredible summer and is a proven winner. We re hoping he will put some wins on the board for our team. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 10
CARTER JENKINS Started all seven events last spring after transferring to Carolina from UNCG Played for the Spartans in 14 rounds over three semesters Won two college tournaments at UNCG and has won eight Carolinas Golf Association events, including the 2015 North Carolina Amateur and three consecutive Carolinas Amateurs Won the Rocky Mount sectional qualifier to gain an automatic berth in the 2015 U.S. Amateur His father and older sister graduated from UNC Majoring in sports administration. TAR HEELS Spring 2015 at Carolina Sea Best Invitational 75-73-70 218 T7 +8 Puerto Rico Classic 76-75-77 228 T55 +12 Lamkin San Diego Classic 70-71-69 210 T4-6 Linger Longer Invitational 66-72-74 212 T12-4 Liberty Spring Invitational 72-72-73 217 T13 +1 ACC Championship 73-74-71 218 T28 +2 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional 72-73-71 216 T21 E JUNIOR RALEIGH, N.C. LEESVILLE ROAD Spring 2015 (UNC): PING all-region selection Played in all seven events and averaged 72.33 strokes Twenty of his 21 rounds counted toward the team score, the second-highest percentage on the team Low round of 66 in the first round at the Linger Longer Had one other round in the 60s, a 69 in the final round at the Lamkin San Diego Classic, where he finished a season-best fourth Was seventh at the Sea Best, which UNC won Had two other top 15s a T12 at the Linger Longer and T13 at Liberty T28 at ACCs and T21 at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional. Fall 2014 (UNCG): Averaged 72.1 over 14 rounds Won the weather-shortened AutoTrader.com Classic with an 8-under 136 Tied for ninth for the second straight year at the Tar Heel. 2013-14 (UNCG): Southern Conference Freshman of the Year All-SoCon and SoCon Academic team selection Led UNCG and was second in the league with a 72.47 stroke average Had eight top 20s and six top 10s Won the Wolfpack Intercollegiate in his third career start Set UNCG s 54- hole record with a 13-under 203 Was fourth at the Middleburg Bank, sixth at the SoCon Championships, sixth at Bridgestone and eighth at the AutoTrader.com Classic Competed at the NCAA Auburn Regional. Amateur: Ranked No. 74 in the World Amateur Rankings (as of 8/16/15) Has won eight Carolinas Golf Association titles, including three consecutive (2013-15) Carolinas Amateurs and the 2015 North Carolina Amateur Qualified for the 2015 U.S. Amateur by winning the sectional qualifier (65-69 134) by two strokes Shot a course-record tying 64 at the Farm Course at the Greensboro Country Club to win his third consecutive Carolinas Amateur, becoming the first to accomplish that feat since 1923 Made seven birdies in a nine-hole stretch in the final round Runner-up at the 2015 Porter Cup at the Niagara Falls Country Club after forcing a playoff by shooting a 5-under 30 on the final nine holes Won the 2013 Carolinas Amateur at the Ocean Course in Kiawah and 2014 at the Chanticleer Course at the Greenville (S.C.) Country Club Eagled the 17th hole in the final round to cap a come-from-behind win at the 2015 North Carter Jenkins has won two collegiate tournaments, eight Carolinas Golf Amateur titles and a U.S. Amateur sectional qualifier. Carolina Amateur at the Country Club of Landfall s Jack Nicklaus Course Shot a 68 in the final round of the NC Amateur North Carolina Amateur Match Play champion in 2013 Won the Rex Hospital Junior and earned a spot in the Web.com Tour Rex Hospital Open in 2012 Earned a sponsor s exemption as he won the Junior by nine strokes 2012 North Carolina Junior Player of the Year Set the Wildwood Green course record with a 59 in 2012 First player to win the North Carolina Junior Championship and the Dogwood State Junior Championship in the same season Posted back-to-back 66s in the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur In 2010, he became the third-youngest player to ever participate on the Nationwide Tour. Prep: Four-year letter-winner at Leesville Road Four-time Tar Heel Golf Foundation Player of the Year Four-time All-Cap 8 Conference and threetime all-state Fourth in stroke play in the 2011 4A state championships Coached by Andy Hunt and Andrew Wilkinson. Personal: Born Carter Mitchell Jenkins in Raleigh Son of Bobby and Marj Jenkins Birthday is July 14 Likes to play basketball Favorite food is grilled cheese and tomato soup Favorite Tar Heel is Michael Jordan Would like to have met Herb Brooks Admires his father for his honesty, how hard he works and how he has paid his dues Low career round is 63 twice Favorite course is Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh Club he feels most confident with under pressure is his 3-wood Working hard on his putting and overall short game. Carter Jenkins Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG Spring 2015 at UNC 7 21 20/21.952 5 6 2 66 1519 72.33 2013-14 at UNCG 9 26 24/26.923 4 12 8 63 1866 71.77 Fall 2014 at UNCG 5 14 13/14.929 0 6 2 67 1011 72.21 UNCG Total 14 40 37/40.925 4 18 10 63 2877 71.93 College Totals 21 61 57/61.934 9 24 12 63 4396 72.07 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 11
NORTH CAROLINA Zach Martin won the Carolinas Four- Ball Championship and the Olgethorpe Invitational and is a two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll student. Zach had a great win at the Oglethorpe which will hopefully propel him to great things this year. He s gained some experience the past two years and now it s time for him to continue that momentum from winning both the Carolinas Four-Ball and the Oglethorpe and hopefully break into the starting lineup this fall. Those wins should give him tremendous amounts of confidence. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 12
ZACH MARTIN JUNIOR PINEHURST, N.C. PINECREST (SOUTHERN PINES) Earned a spot on ACC Academic Honor Roll in both 2014 and 2015 Played in seven collegiate tournaments in his first two seasons Carolinas Four-Ball champion in 2015. Fall 2014: Played in three tournaments in the fall and one in the spring as an individual Top finish was T22 at the Wolfpack Spring Open at NC State where he shot 73-72 for a 3-over 145 Tied for 23rd at Duke at the Rod Myers Invitational with a 2-over 146 Also played in the Tar Heel Intercollegiate and the Bridgestone in Greensboro. 2013-14: Competed as an individual in three tournaments Season best T-55 at the Rod Myers Invitational Also played in the Tar Heel Intercollegiate and Irish Creek Collegiate 76.89 stroke average. TAR HEELS 2013-14 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 70-77-82 229 T57 +13 Rod Myers Invitational (ind.) 79-74-77 230 T55 +14 Irish Creek Collegiate (ind.) 83-74-76 233 84 +20 2014-15 Tar Heel Intercollegiate (ind.) 70-84-76 230 T87 +14 Rod Myers Invitational (ind.) 72-74 146 T23 +2 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate (ind.) *73-75-DQ 148 DQ Wolfpack Spring Open (ind.) 73-72 145 T22 +3 Amateur: Shot 67-67-69 to win the Oglethorpe Invitational in Savannah, Ga., in July 2015 In May 2015 he won the Carolinas Four-Ball championship at the Camden (S.C.) Country Club (teamed with John Grimes of Greensboro College to win the event) 2012 AJGA HP Scholastic All-America Champion in 2012 IJGT The Winter Shootout at Eagle s Point Finished seventh at 2012 Jimmy Anderson Junior Invitational Placed eighth at 2012 AJGA E-Z-GO Vaughn Taylor Championship Finished ninth at 2012 AJGA Webb Simpson Junior Championship and 10th at 2012 TYGA State Championship. Prep: Four-year golfer at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines Team captain senior year Conference player of the year in his freshman and senior years 2013 NCHSAA 4A state champion Seventh at 2012 NCHSAA 4A state championship Four-year letterwinner Member of the HP Scholastic All-America team and National Honor Society Played for Coach Sandy Sackmann. Personal: Born Zachary Davis Martin in Wilson, N.C. Son of Bowie and Julie Martin His dad owns a table tennis business Birthday is December 27 Majoring in economics His brother, Joshua, is a freshman on the UNC golf team Likes to fish and watch movies Favorite vacation spot is the Virgin Islands Listens to alternative rock Favorite non-golfer athlete is LeBron James Favorite Tar Heel is Michael Jordan Favorite golfer is Tiger Woods Would like to have met Abraham Lincoln Top golf achievement is winning the high school championship as a senior Favorite course is his hometown Pinehurst No. 2 Likes the 17th hole at UNC Finley because it s an exciting par 5 Best friends on other teams are Nick Thompson at East Carolina and John Grimes at Greensboro College His go-to club under pressure is his 8-iron Best shot ever was a 5-iron from a fairway bunker around a tree to two feet at a Future Masters event in Alabama Dream foursome is Jack Nicklaus, Woods, his brother and himself Working on improving his driving. Zach Martin teamed with John Grimes to win the Carolinas Four-Ball Championship in 2015 Zach Martin s Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2013-14 3 9* 0 1 0 70 692 76.89 2014-15 4 9* 1 1 0 70 669 74.33 Total 7 18* 1 2 0 70 1361 75.61 *Competed in all rounds as an individual CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 13
NORTH CAROLINA Ben had a great freshman year both in the classroom and on the course. He should continue to lead and help us win tournaments. He has the talent and the ability to do so and we re looking for a special sophomore campaign from him. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 14
BEN GRIFFIN SOPHOMORE CHAPEL HILL, N.C. EAST CHAPEL HILL 2014-15: Stroke average of 71.06 led Carolina and was the lowest in a season by a Tar Heel since stats were first recorded in 1979 Previous low was 71.27 by Max Harris in 1999-2000 Sixth in the ACC in stroke average (second-lowest among ACC freshmen) One of two freshmen to earn all-conference honors An honorable mention PING All-America, Carolina s first player to win any All-America honors since 2008 PING all-region selection Academic All-ACC selection and earned a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll One of five players to earn All-ACC honors for both his play on the course and in the classroom Started all 12 tournaments Won two tournaments and finished in the top 10 eight times Thirty-four of his 35 rounds counted toward the team score, a teamhigh 97.1 percent Carded 11 rounds in the 60s, including all three rounds of the Primland Collegiate Carolina s best finisher in four events Was 27-under-par in 12 tournaments, including 31-under in the five fall events Led UNC with 22 rounds under par Shot under par in seven tournaments Final ranking of 36 by Golfweek and 43 by Golfstat Beat 80 percent of the players he competed against Shot 67-69-70 for a 10-under 206 to win the Tar Heel in his second event Followed that win with top 10s in seven of his next eight starts T10 at Primland, T8 at Rod Myers, first at Bridgestone, T7 at Sea Best, T19 at Puerto Rico, T10 at Lamkin San Diego Classic, third at Linger Longer and T10 at Liberty Overcame a 74 in the opening round and finished 65-67 for a 206 total to win Bridgestone by one stroke at Grandover East The 65 was his low round and tied the lowest round by a Tar Heel all season The 65 equaled the low round by any ACC freshman Had four top 10s in five events in the fall and four in seven tournaments in the spring T20 in the ACC Championship and T55 in the Chapel Hill Regional His 70 in the second round of the Chapel Hill Regional was UNC s best result of the day. TAR HEELS 2014-15 Carpet Capital Collegiate 74-73-69 216 T23 E Tar Heel Intercollegiate 67-69-70 206 1-10 Primland Collegiate Invitational 69-69-69 207 T10-9 Rod Myers Invitational 67-75 142 T8-2 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 74-65-67 206 1-10 Sea Best Invitational 68-74-76 218 T7 +8 Puerto Rico Classic 77-70-70 217 T19 +1 Lamkin San Diego Classic 70-71-75 216 T10 E Linger Longer Invitational 70-66-70 206 3-10 Liberty Spring Invitational 73-72-70 215 T10-1 ACC Championship 74-70-71 215 T20-1 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional 75-70-78 223 T55 +7 Personal: Born Benjamin Griffin in Chapel Hill Son of Cowan and Erika Griffin Birthday is May 6 Majoring in business Likes to play basketball, beat William Register at ping pong and swim in the lake Listens to country and hip hop Favorite Tar Heel is Michael Jordan, non-golfer athlete is Stephen Curry Admires Jordan Spieth for his progession as a player at a young age Low career round is 61 in the Dogwood Amateur at Druid Hills GC in Atlanta Favorite courses are Augusta National and Sage Valley GC in Graniteville, S.C. Under pressure he feels most confident with his short game Best shot ever was teeing off on 18 at UNC Finley on the final hole of his win at the 2014 Tar Heel Intercollegiate Dream foursome is with Spieth, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer Worked hard in the summer on his driver. Amateur: Ranked 46th in the World Amateur Rankings (as of 8/16/15) Competed in the 2015 U.S. Amateur at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club Qualified for the U.S. Amateur by finishing T2 at the sectional qualifier in Southern Pines Quarterfinalist at the 2015 North and South Amateur 2013 AJGA Rolex first-team team All-America 2014 AJGA Rolex second-team All-America Won 2013 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions Named to 2012 Gary Gilchrist Junior All-Star team and the 2011 All-Carolinas Team Finished third at 2014 FJ International Advanced to match play at 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur and to round of 16 at 2012 U.S. Amateur Public Links and 2012 N.C. Amateur Match Play Championship Won 2011 U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship Two-time Wyndham Cup East Team participant in 2013 and 2014. Ben Griffin led Carolina last year with a stroke average of 71.06, the lowest single-season scoring average since UNC stats were recorded beginning in 1979 Prep: Four-year letterman at East Chapel Hill Played for Coach Bobby Neville State champion in 2011 and 2013 Four-time all-state selection AB Honor Roll student Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House. Ben Griffin s Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2014-15 12 35 34/35.971 1 22 11 65 2487 71.06 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 15
NORTH CAROLINA William Register won two tournaments as a freshman and posted the seventh-best single-season scoring average in Carolina Golf history. William had a fantastic freshman season with two wins. I m excited to see what he can do with the knowledge he has playing the courses that will lead to even greater success. His goals are to be All- ACC and an All-America and we want to help him achieve those goals. Andrew Sapp CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 16
WILLIAM REGISTER SOPHOMORE BURLINGTON, N.C. WALTER WILLIAMS 2014-15: PING all-region selection Named to the ACC All-Academic team Stroke average of 71.63 was the second-lowest on the team and was the seventh-lowest single-season average by a Tar Heel since individual stats were recorded beginning in 1979 Was 16th in the ACC in stroke average (third-lowest among ACC freshmen) Won two events as a freshman Started in all 12 tournaments Thirty-two of his 35 rounds counted toward the team score (91.4 percent) Averaged 69.57 in the five fall events Had two wins, four top 5s, six top 10s and 10 top 20s in his 12 events Ranked 64th by Golfweek Beat 75 percent of the players he competed against Shot 11 rounds in the 60s Was 7-under-par for the 12 tournaments, including 34-under in the five fall events Was under par in each of the first five tournaments in the fall and the final three events in the spring Shot 66-65-68 for a 17-under 199 in his third tournament to win the Primland Collegiate Invitational The 65 was his low round of the year and equaled the low round by any ACC freshman all season He broke the UNC record for 54 holes (199) and tied the UNC record for score vs. par for 54 holes (17 under, also shot by John Inman in the 1984 NCAA Championship) He was the eighth ACC golfer to break 200 and it was the 10th time in ACC history a player broke 200 Shot 67-70-76 for a 3-under 213 to tie for medalist honors at the Liberty Spring Invitational for his second victory Also tied for fourth at the Rod Myers Invitational at Duke; was fourth at the Bridgestone, which UNC won; finished sixth at the Tar Heel, which UNC also won; and 10th at the Lamkin San Diego Classic, where Carolina was second Closed with a final round 68 at the ACC Championship to finish T14 at 2-under The 68 was the best round by a Tar Heel in the ACC Championship and equaled the second-best final round by any player in the field It was the best final round score by a Tar Heel in the ACC Championship since 2008 Had Carolina s best tournament finish four times, including a T13 in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional Fired a 6-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the regional. TAR HEELS 2014-15 Carpet Capital Collegiate 69-73-72 214 T18-2 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 67-70-74 211 T6-5 Primland Collegiate Invitational 66-65-68 199 1-17 Rod Myers Invitational 68-72 140 T4-4 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 69-70-71 210 4-6 Sea Best Invitational 69-77-73 219 12 +9 Puerto Rico Classic 79-85-72 226 T49 +10 Lamkin San Diego Classic 72-74-70 216 T10 E Linger Longer Invitational 73-73-85 231 76 +15 Liberty Spring Invitational 67-70-76 213 T1-3 ACC Championship 76-70-68 214 T14-2 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional 66-76-72 214 T13-2 Amateur: Ranked No. 152 in the World Amateur Rankings (as of 8/16/15) Tied for fifth in the 2015 North Carolina Match Play Amateur 2013 AJGA Rolex All-America AJGA HP Scholastic All-America Chosen to Wyndham Cup team in 2013 Won AJGA IZOD Championship and AJGA Exide Technologies Junior Open and advanced to match play in USGA Junior Amateur Qualifier in 2013 Third at 2014 Carolinas Amateur Fifth at 2014 Rolex Tournament of Champions Eleventh at 2014 FOOTJOY Invitational. Prep: Four-time letterman at Walter Williams High School Four-time all-state Three-time regional champion, 2012-2014 Four-time county player of the year Conference champion in 2011, 2013 and 2014 County champion in 2013 and 2014 Second in the 2014 state championship Played for coach Tommy Cole. William Register set the UNC record for 54 holes with a 17-under 199 to win the Primland Collegiate in just his third college event Personal: Born William Register in Burlington Son of Robert and Jan Register Birthday is February 5 Majoring in business His brother, Robert, played golf for UNC from 2011-15 His father played tennis at Presbyterian Likes to play basketball, ping pong and tennis Top golf achievement was shooting 17-under to win at Primland as a college freshman Enjoys listening to hip hop music Favorite Tar Heel is Julius Peppers, favorite nongolf athlete is Kobe Bryant and favorite golfer is Tiger Woods Would like to have met Winston Churchill Favorite course is Sage Valley in Graniteville, S.C. the purest course he s ever played Favorite hole at UNC Finley is No. 7 because it sometimes plays as a driveable par 4 Always plays with two tees in his pocket and listens to 679 by Fetty Wap before every round His go-to club under pressure is the driver Best shot was a 40-foot putt to win the IZOD AJGA Dream four-some is with Michael Jordan, John Daly and Dustin Johnson Worked hard in the summer on his short game. William Register s Collegiate Statistics TOURN ROUNDS RDS CT PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKE AVG 2014-15 12 35 32/35.914 5 17 11 65 2507 71.63 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 17
NORTH CAROLINA Coach Sapp: Preyer is a wonderful young man who had a great history in high school with his team winning two state championships. He s an outstanding team player, who unfortuately was hurt for most of his senior season. However, he got healthy and ended the summer playing some good golf. PREYER FOUNTAIN FRESHMAN RALEIGH, N.C. BROUGHTON Prep: Finished 22nd in 2015 high school state championship Had a broken foot throughout much of his senior year Broughton (Raleigh) captured the 2012 and 2014 N.C. 4A state championships and was second in 2015 Earned all-state honors in 2013 and 2014 and was Triangle All-Metro and the CAP 8 Conference Player of the Year in 2014 Averaged 33.6 strokes as a junior Finished fifth at the 2014 state championship Three-time all-conference (2012, 2013 and 2014) selection Played for Coach Anderson Marlowe Graduated with honors and was a member of the A/B Honor Roll. Amateur: Qualified for the match play portion of the 2015 North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship Qualified in 2014 for the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif. Sixth at the 2014 Carolinas Junior Boys Championship Won the Webb Simpson Challenge in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and the North Carolina Junior Championship at UNC Finley in 2013 Won the UNC Golf for Promise and the Winternational Series No. 5 in 2014. Personal: Born Preyer Harris Fountain in Raleigh Pronounced prior FOWN-ten Son of Richard and Emily Fountain Birthday is November 14 Is enrolled in the General College His brother, Richard, attended Davidson where he won the Southern Conference title, and is now a professional golfer His mother played tennis at Princeton Likes to play basketball and tennis and go fly fishing Enjoys vacationing in the mountains Learning to play the guitar Favorite Tar Heel is Tyler Hansbrough, favorite non-golfer athlete is LeBron James and favorite golfer is Rory McIlroy Would like to have met Scottish athlete and missionary Eric Liddell Admires Webb Simpson because he is from Raleigh and he admires his faith and achievements Low career round is 63 at the Carolina Country Club (his home course) in the Junior Championship Favorite course is Roaring Gap GC in Roaring Gap, N.C. Always makes four consecutive 10-footers on the practice green before he begins a competitive round and marks his ball with heads-up quarter Club he is most confident with under pressure is his pitching wedge Best shot was an ace with a 7-iron from 183 yards on the eighth hole at the Carolina Country Club Dream foursome is McIlroy, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead and Simpson Working on his driving accuracy and short game. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 18
JOSHUA MARTIN Coach Sapp: Joshua had an incredible junior career and we look forward to an incredible college career. He s won at every level he s played junior, amateur and high school. We hope to see him transition into college golf the same way. TAR HEELS FRESHMAN PINEHURST, N.C. PINECREST (SOUTHERN PINES) Prep: Led Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines to 2013 and 2015 state championships and a runner-up finish in 2014 Teamed with his brother, Zach, to win the 2013 title Finished fourth in individual competition at the 2014 state championship and fifth in the 2015 state championship His second round 67 was the low round of the 2015 Tournament by three strokes and was the only round in the 60s Three-time conference player of the year Stroke average of 70 as a junior and 69 as a senior Played for Coach Rich Wainwright North Carolina Academic Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. Amateur: No. 1 ranked player in the state of North Carolina and No. 14 in the nation by Golfweek AJGA Rolex All-America selection in 2010 and 2012 The 2014 North Carolina Junior Player of the Year by the Tar Heel Youth Golf Association and the Carolinas Golf Association Won the 2014 North Carolina Amateur with rounds of 67-65-71-67 becoming the youngest champion in event s history Ranked 20th in the country (as of 8/21/15) in the Polo Golf Rankings Won the 2014 Jones Cup Junior at Sea Island, Ga., after shooting 66 in the first round Won the Donald Ross Junior at Pinehurst in 2011, 2012 and 2014 Runner-up at the 2012 Southern Junior, the 2012 AJGA Exide Technologies Junior Open and the 2014 AJGA Davis Love III Junior Open Placed fourth at the 2014 Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational Two-time qualifier for the U.S. Amateur (2013 and 2014). Personal: Born Joshua Gray Martin in Wilson, N.C. Son of Bowie and Julie Martin Birthday is October 23 Plans to major in business Likes to play basketball and ping pong, watch sports and movies and go fishing Enjoys listening to Taylor Swift Favorite hole at UNC Finley is No. 15 because it is the most difficult Favorite golfer is Tiger Woods Best advice is from his dad Commit to the shot Favorite non-golfer athlete is Lionel Messi Favorite Tar Heel is Michael Jordan Would like to have met Donald Ross Admires Jordan Spieth for his talent and work ethic Low career round is 62 at the 2008 Pepsi Little Peoples at the Riverview GC in Canton, Mo. Favorite course is Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head because it requires precision but is fair The club he plays best under pressure is his putter Best shot was at age 11 when he aced the 15th hole at the U.S. Kids World Championship, a tournament he went on to win by a single stroke Dream foursome includes Woods, Arnold Palmer and Bill Murray Working on his ball striking, especially off the tee. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 19
NORTH CAROLINA Coach Sapp: I m really excited about Tailin joining our program. He s a long way from home and we are going to make Chapel Hill a home-away-from-home for him. I m excited to see what he can bring to our team. He has an incredible swing, is very talented and has a lot of competitive drive. TAILIN SONG FRESHMAN RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIF. TORREY PINES Prep: Finished 24th at the 2015 California high school state championships Helped Torrey Pines High School (San Diego) finish second Torrey Pines won four straight CIF titles and was three-time league champions Champion at the 2014 San Diego Country Club Tournament Tied for first at the 2013 San Diego Section CIF Championship and finished fifth at the 2013 California State Championship Played for Coach Chris Drake Team captain, senior of the year and player of the year in 2015. Amateur: Runner-up in 2014 at the San Diego Junior Amateur Championship and the FCG Future Championship Sixth in 2014 at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Has seven top-10 finishes in the last two years on the SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup Series. Personal: Born Tailin Song in Shenzhen, China Pronounced TIElynn Son of Yanjun Song and Liping Liu Birthday is June 13 Plans to major in business Enjoys tennis, swimming and table tennis Hobbies include driving, hunting and working out Best food he makes is tomato and egg fried rice Enjoys listening to EDM Favorite non-golfer athlete is Stephen Curry Low career round was 65 in China Favorite course is Rancho Santa Fe Country Club because it is very challenging and always in perfect shape Favorite golfer is Jason Day Best friend at another school is Danny Ochoa at USC Best advice is from his swing coach, Chris Mayson Get off the range Go-to club under pressure is his 2- iron Best shot ever was a hole out with a wedge from 143 yards Would like a lesson from Sean Foley Dream foursome is Day, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 20
ANDREW SAPP HEAD COACH Former Tar Heel golfer Andrew Sapp is in his fifth season as the head coach at the University of North Carolina, his 13th in the UNC men s golf program and 14th as a Division I head coach. Sapp was the head men s golf coach at the University of Michigan for nine seasons prior to assuming that same position at UNC prior to 2011-12. Carolina has everything a coach and golfer need to be successful both academically and competitively, says Sapp, the eighth head coach in UNC history. We have incredible practice facilities, a beautiful and challenging on-campus course, world-class academics, and a dynamic community in a state that cherishes the game of golf. We ve been fortunate to attract a number of top players because Carolina remains special in so many ways. Last season, we were successful in reaching a number of our goals, such as winning multiple tournaments and being ranked in the top 20. This season we want to continue to improve and make an impact in our conference and nationally. We have experienced players returning and an exciting freshman class and we hope to accomplish special things this year. Sapp s UNC teams have won six tournaments and six players have won eight individual titles. The Tar Heels won three times in 2014-15, the most in a season by UNC since 1999. That followed a two-win season in 2013-14 and one title in 2012-13. In addition to the six team championships, the Tar Heels have 15 other top-five finishes in Sapp s tenure, including a stretch last season in which UNC finished in the top three in seven of nine events. Last year, UNC won the Tar Heel Intercollegiate, the Bridgestone in Greensboro for the second straight year and the Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Carolina started two sophomores and two freshmen, yet posted eight top-five finishes in 12 starts, and added a trio of runner-up performances to the three team titles. Two freshmen Ben Griffin and William Register each won a Coach Sapp with Reeves Zaytoun (left) and Robert Register, who were honored in April 2015 for posting two of the top-10 grade point averages for all Tar Heel senior student-athletes. TAR HEELS pair of individual titles. Griffin earned first-team All-ACC and honorable mention All-America honors and became Sapp s first UNC player to earn an All-America honor, the school s first since 2008. Coach Sapp keeps it really simple with us and that is a good thing, says Griffin. He lets us work on what we need to do individually, but is always there to assist us. He always finds ways to make practice competitive which helps us get better. Carolina s top three in stroke average in 2015 (Griffin, Register and Carter Jenkins) also earned spots on the All-ACC Academic team; Griffin was one of five players in the conference to be on both the All-ACC team and the Academic All-ACC team. Ten of UNC s 11 players last year had at least a 3.0 grade point average for the entire school year, with nine making the ACC Academic Honor Roll. UNC scored a 1000 for the second time in three years in the NCAA s Academic Progress Rating. Tar Heel players continued to have success this past summer. Jenkins won both the North Carolina Amateur and the Carolinas Amateur and joined Griffin in qualifiying for the U.S. Amateur. Coach Sapp is a great coach because he listens to and understands each one of his players, says Jenkins. Golf is such an individual sport and every player is different, so his ability to understand each of us is hugely important. He doesn t over coach; he trusts us to take care of our practice time and studies and prepare ourselves to be successful student-athletes. He s there for us every step of the way. In 2013-14, the Tar Heels won the Bridgestone and carded four additional top fives. Bailey Patrick tied for first at the Carpet Capital and Henry Do shared medalist honors at the Bridgestone. Fittingly, the Raleigh, N.C., native s first win as Carolina s head coach came in 2012-13 at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate. Carolina also won that season at the Irish Creek Collegiate and was run- CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 21
NORTH CAROLINA ner-up at both UNC and Duke. Brandon Dalinka won at NC State and Clark Palmer tied for first at Duke s Rod Myers Invitational. In Sapp s four seasons, five players have earned a spot on the Academic All-ACC team a total of eight times, including Patrick, who was a three-time recipient. It s an absolute pleasure working with Coach Sapp every single day, says associate head coach Andrew DiBitetto. We both love what we do and enjoy working together. He had a plan for this program and it s been his vision and leadership that have allowed us to make tremendous progress in just a few years. He creates an environment that is fun and provides everyone the freedom they need to be successful in their own ways. The future of Carolina Golf is certainly very bright. Sapp led the Michigan Wolverines from 2002-11. Michigan finished third in match play at the 2009 NCAA Championships after placing sixth in stroke play. The Wolverines won the 2011 NCAA Central-Indiana Regional and tied for 10th at the NCAA Championships. That top-10 finish marked the Maize and Blue s fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Regionals and second appearance in the NCAA Championships. The Wolverines won eight tournament titles and five of Sapp s players won eight individual titles, rewriting the school s record book in the process. Sapp s squads dropped nearly 15 strokes off the team scoring average to 290.41 in 2010 and 292.82 in 2011. His teams set the single-round record of 275 three times and set the lowest 54-hole score of 839. His players tied Michigan s record Ben Griffin earned Academic All-ACC honors and was one of nine Tar Heels last year to make the ACC Honor Roll. The GCAA honored UNC for having a team grade point average of at least 3.0. TAR HEEL TALK What I like about Coach Sapp Davis Bateman: His generosity Keagan Cummings: He believes in each of us and is very fair Henry Do: His attitude Ben Griffin: He s all you need out of a coach. He s nice and understanding. Carter Jenkins: His demeanor is always calm Zach Martin: His sense of humor and dedication to Carolina Golf William Register: He doesn t interfere with our game CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 22 Coach Sapp is a great coach because he listens to and understands each one of his players. Golf is such an individual sport and every player is different, so his ability to understand each of us is hugely important. Junior Carter Jenkins for individual single-round score, set the record for individual 54-hole score and the record for average score per round. One of Sapp s players was selected thirdteam All-America and two received honorable mention honors. Four Wolverines were named to PING s All-Midwest Region team on five occasions. Three were selected to the All-Big Ten team on four occasions and a Wolverine was chosen Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2010. Every senior who played for Sapp at Michigan completed his degree and his teams scored a perfect 1,000 each year of the APR and ranked in the top 10 percent of all golf programs in 2009 and 2010. Thirty-four Wolverines earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, and the NGCA selected four Wolverines on five occasions as Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars. Sapp began his coaching career at Carolina as Devon Brouse s assistant from 1993-98. He assisted in all areas of the UNC program and was the camp coordinator for the Coaches of North Carolina Golf School. As an assistant coach, the Tar Heels won 14 team titles, won 12 individual events, and participated in five consecutive NCAA Championships, including four top-20 finishes. UNC won the ACC championship in 1995 and 1996 and was second twice. He helped coach five All-Americas, seven players who received nine All-ACC honors, and two Academic All-Americas. Mark Wilson played at Carolina when he won the 1996 Ben Hogan Award for academic and athletic excellence. Andrew was my assistant coach when I played at UNC, says Wilson, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour. His work ethic and attention to detail impressed me then and have made him one of the best coaches in the country. Brouse and Sapp moved on to Purdue in 1998, beginning a four-year stretch in which Sapp was the associate head coach of both the men s and women s teams. The Boilermakers won 12 team and 11 individual titles and he coached four All-Americas, four Academic All-Americas and 10 first-team All- Big Ten players. The men won consecutive NCAA Regionals in 2001 and 2002 and finished seventh at the 2002 NCAA Championships. The women had three top-20 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including ninth in 2000. The Purdue men finished second twice and third once at the Big Ten Championship, while the women won the league in 2000 and were second in 2002. Sapp played for the Tar Heels from 1990-93 and earned a bachelor s degree in business administration in 1993. He earned his master s in sports administration in 1996, conducting his research in academic enhancement for student-athletes. Sapp and his wife, Laura, have one son, Connor, who was born in 2004.
ANDREW DIBITETTO ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Andrew DiBitetto, who finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships as a player, is in his fifth year at the University of North Carolina and his second as the associate head coach. The Rochester, N.Y., native played collegiate golf at Charlotte and later was the 49ers assistant coach and interim head coach. The Tar Heels have won six team titles and six different players have won medalist honors eight times in DiBitetto s four years in Chapel Hill. Ben Griffin earned honorable mention PING All-America and All-ACC honors in 2015. Griffin and William Register each won two tournaments in their first collegiate seasons. My first four years as a Tar Heel have been tremendous, says DiBitetto. It s an honor to coach at Carolina, which combines a first-class education with one of the premier college athletic departments in the country. UNC is a special place where student-athletes can develop academically, athletically, and socially due to the fact that they are surrounded by incredible people and resources on a daily basis. I look forward to doing anything I can to help our young men reach their goals on and off the golf course. Coach DiBitetto is a great coach because he is easy to relate to and he works extremely hard, says Register, a sophomore from Burlington. Many times at tournaments he is up late mapping out greens. He is also around our age and was a good player himself, which helps him relate to us and makes him easy to talk to. UNC played last year with a lineup that included two sophomores and two freshmen and won three events for the time in 16 years. Coach DiBitetto has been incredible to work with for the past four years, says head coach Andrew Sapp. We ve been on this journey together and it is great to begin seeing the fruits of our team s hard work come through. Andrew is a wonderful recruiter, but it is his relationship building that sets him apart. He has great rapport with our players and, having been an All America golfer himself, is able to share his experiences in helping our young men learn what it takes to be an elite golfer. DiBitetto was an accomplished golfer at Charlotte, where he led the 49ers to unprecedented success at the NCAA Championships. As a junior in 2007, he earned honorable mention GCAA/PING All-America honors after finishing ninth and leading Charlotte to a tie for third place at the NCAA Championships, the school s highest finish in history. His ninth-place finish was the highest to date by a 49er. TAR HEELS As a senior, Charlotte was ranked consensus No. 1, won the A-10 Championship and tied for eighth at the NCAA Championships. It was the first time in school history men s golf posted backto-back top 10s at NCAAs. He set and still holds the records for most tournaments and most consecutive tournaments played (50). DiBitetto was second at the 2007 A-10 Championships and fifth in 2006. He led the 49ers to A-10 Championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, earned All-Atlantic 10 honors in 2006 and 2007 and was a second-team pick in 2005. He also excelled in the classroom, winning Atlantic 10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors in 2007, and was chosen an Coach DiBitetto is a great coach because he is easy to relate to and he works extremely hard. He is also around our age and was a good player himself, which helps him relate to us and makes him easy to talk to. Sophomore William Register All-America Scholar by the coaches in 2007 and 2008. He was an Atlantic 10 All-Academic team selection in 2006 and 2007. DiBitetto has carried that passion for academic excellence to his coaching career, as well, as five Tar Heels have been selected to the All-ACC Academic team on eight occasions since he joined the UNC staff. DiBitetto graduated cum laude with a degree in business management and played professionally for a short time. He returned to Charlotte as assistant coach in 2009 and was named the interim head coach for the 49ers in December 2010. DiBitetto played or coached on six consecutive Atlantic 10 championship teams. Charlotte qualified for the NCAA Regionals in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and the 49ers had six players selected to the All-Atlantic 10 team. Five players were named GCAA Scholar All-Americas, three players were selected to the GCAA/PING All-Region team and two players earned A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year honors. Corey Nagy was a two-time All-America, earning honorable mention in 2009 and second-team honors in 2010. DiBitetto and his wife, Laree, were married in 2013. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 23
NORTH CAROLINA Head coach Andrew Sapp with senior Keagan Cummings and associate head coach Andrew DiBitetto It was quite a summer for the Carolina men s golf team: * Junior Carter Jenkins won the North Carolina Amateur, followed with his third straight Carolinas Amateur title, finished second in the Porter Cup and won a sectional qualifier for the United States Amateur. * Sophomore Ben Griffin advanced to the quarterfinals of the North and South Amateur at Pinehurst and also qualified for the U.S. Amateur. * Junior Zach Martin shot three straight rounds in the 60s to win the Olgethorpe Invitational in July in Savannah. * Junior Henry Do finished in the top 10 in qualifying in the North and South Amateur and shot a 65 in the final round of the Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions. It s been fun to watch, it s been fun for our guys to see all the hard work throughout the year starting to pay off, says Andrew Sapp, who s entering his fifth year as the Tar Heels head coach. Our guys have been playing really well this summer, they re stepping up their game. Hopefully, it will translate into a lot of confidence going into the collegiate season. Adds associate head coach Andrew DiBitetto, also in his fifth season in Chapel Hill: These are talented guys, they are the right kids for our program, they are competitive, and now with the success they ve had, they have the competitive culture to push each other every day. Sapp, who came to Carolina after nine years at head coach at Michigan, and DiBitetto, a player, assistant coach and interim head coach at Charlotte, have carefully laid the foundation for the rise in the Carolina program. Sapp touts the fact that he believes the Tar Heels have on their roster the best player from the state of North Carolina from each of the past three seasons Jenkins from the high school class of 2013, Griffin from 2014 and now Josh Martin of Pinehurst in the 2015 class. And each of the Tar Heels four returning starters from last spring Do, Jenkins, Griffin and William Register have won a college tournament. From the standpoint of our roster, I couldn t be more thrilled, says Sapp, a 1993 Carolina graduate and Tar Heel golfer from 1990-93. We ve got guys who want to take their games to the next level, guys who ve worked very hard on their games but also do a fantastic job in 2015-16 PREVIEW the classroom. It s amazing to me how well balanced our young men are as far as academics and golf are concerned. They work their tails off. They push each other. That s the beauty of our sport. Ben wins his first college tournament. William is happy for him but, at the same time, he s a little jealous. So he goes out and wins his first tournament. That s what you look for a team of guys who ll push each other. The Tar Heels lost only one starter, Brandon Dalinka, they add three highly regarded freshmen, and now their four returning starters will have played the Old North State Club (site of the ACC Championships), many of the courses on their fall and spring schedules and will have tasted the routine and pressure of NCAA competition. They had three newcomers in the lineup last spring (Jenkins played his freshman year at UNCG), so now they know the nuances of managing one s golf game and academic and social lives over nine months. The Tar Heels had two victories last fall (their own Tar Heel Intercollegiate and the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate in Greensboro) and one in the spring (the Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.), as well as three second-place finishes. Yet they were frustrated by a slow start to the ACC Championships in April, falling 12 shots behind the leader after 18 holes, and then tying eventual champion Georgia Tech over the last 36 holes but finishing fifth. Then in the NCAA Regionals on their home course in May, the Tar Heels finished eighth of 13 teams and were a distant 16 shots out of making the top five to move onto the national finals. The NCAAs were a tremendous disappointment, we re not shying away from that, says DiBitetto. Whether it was nerves, pressure, the expectations of playing at home, whatever. One of the things we ve talked about is the regionals were not a failure. The only way it becomes a failure is if we don t learn from it and become better. I absolutely believe we ll be better because of it. We had four individual champions and three team championships and were in the Top 25 all year, adds Jenkins. We made the regionals but unfortunately didn t play that well. Still, it was a great year, one of the best for Carolina golf in many years. We look to be even better this year. We believe we can. That s the plan. We trust ourselves and trust the coaches. Jenkins and Do are two key leaders as juniors and returning starters. Do was one of Sapp s early recruits after taking the job in 2011, Sapp using his perch in Ann Arbor to follow the progress of Do growing up in nearby Canton, Mich. As a freshman, Do won the Bridgestone in the fall of 2013 and as a sophomore played the No. 4 spot throughout the year and finished with a 72.81 stroke average. He s been a tireless worker on the practice tee as well as in the weight room. I looked at myself in the mirror in the fall of my sophomore year and wasn t happy with what I saw, he says. All the guys winning on the Tour are built, they look athletic and strong. My No. 1 goal is consistency, and strength and conditioning has a lot to do with consistency. I ve been training five or six days a week. I feel stronger and more athletic. I can produce on the 18th hole now as much as I can on the first. The big thing is, you feel better about yourself that not only can you beat them mentally, but beat them physically. Our whole team is taking that approach. We ll be a more athletic team this year. Jenkins was a late-bloomer in high school coming out of Leesville Road High in Raleigh and honored his early commitment to UNCG despite interest from the Tar Heels and other ACC and national schools. He transferred to Carolina after the fall semester of 2014 and was eligible to compete last spring. He had the third-best stroke average at 72.33 and uses his prodigious length off the tee to simply overpower a golf course, as DiBitetto says. Improving his wedge game from 100 yards in and fine-tuning his putting stroke were his offseason priorities. Obviously he saw significant results with two championships and a playoff loss in the Porter Cup. In the latter event, he made two double bogeys early in the final round, then shot a 5-under 30 on the back nine to force a playoff. 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TAR HEELS I ve gained a whole bunch of confidence this summer, Jenkins says. Seventy percent of golf is confidence. Just being able to go out there and actually know I can win is very comforting and uplifting. Griffin, who grew up in Chapel Hill, and Register, who grew up in nearby Burlington, earned starting positions out of the gate as freshmen, each won a tournament and set foundations for their careers to come Griffin with his uncanny touch around the greens and Register with a happy-go-lucky attitude that thrives on making birdies in bunches. Griffin had the low stroke average at 71.06 and won two fall tournaments, the Tar Heel Intercollegiate and the Bridgestone. He was named honorable mention All-America by PING and was All-ACC as well. Griffin acknowledges struggling with his full swing some in the spring as he has adjusted to a growth spurt. But there s nothing wrong with his ability to hit the remarkable recovery shot. One day Ben blocked his approach on No. 10 right and long he was in the woods behind the green, Do says. He looked at his shot and said, Dinner s on you if I get it up and down. He was in the trees on pine straw and the pin was back-right, he had no green to work with. He hit the prettiest flop shot, it landed and stopped about six feet from the hole. He made the putt, and I was happy to get his dinner. Everyone on the team has a story like that. Register grew up in a golf family, his older brother Robert just completing his eligibility on the Carolina golf team. He trailed Griffin by a whisker for low stroke average as a freshman, posting a 71.63 total. His performance in the NCAA Regional was indicative of his ability to go low one day and be derailed by a couple of others the next. He shot 66 in round one, 76 in round two. William has a certain flair and tenacity about him, says Sapp. He wants to birdie every hole. He ll shoot at every flag. Sometimes, that can burn you. Sometimes, it creates 64s. He steps up on the tee and rips and it goes dead straight, adds Griffin. He s long, too. He s an aggressive player. When he s on, there s not telling how low he can go. Keagan Cummings, a senior from Dublin, Ireland; Davis Bateman, a junior from Charlotte; and Zach Martin, a junior from Pinehurst, are capable players as well, and Sapp and the incumbent starters all believe any of the three could vie for playing time if they ratchet up their round-to-round consistency. In fact, that s what they want. The best thing that can happen is when someone you do not anticipate comes knocking on the door to challenge the other guys, DiBitetto says. That gets the whole thing going and sparks the competition. If you have six or seven guys knocking on the door and your 2015-16 Tar Heel freshmen Joshua Martin, Tailin Song and Preyer Fountain UNC hopes that extra work at the practice facility and competitive qualifying rounds will lead to greater team success in 2016. three, four and five guys are going pedal to the metal, that s how teams get really good. Qualifying is going to be a grind, Sapp adds. It s going to be a big test. We have a lot of talented guys returning with ability and experience and some talented guys coming in. It s going to be fun to see what kind of scores they shoot. Joshua Martin, younger brother of Zach, headlines the three-player freshman class. Martin is from Pinehurst and was a member of two state championship teams at Pinecrest High. The summer before his senior year, he became the youngest champion ever of the N.C. Amateur, shooting a 4-under 67 with no bogeys at Carolina Golf Club in Charlotte to secure the victory. Preyer Fountain comes to Chapel Hill from Raleigh, where he played at Broughton High and also won the state team championship twice. Sapp and DiBitetto traveled across the country to scout and land Tailin Song of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., where he played at Torrey Pines High School. He was on three league championship teams in the always competitive Southern California high school golf scene. It adds up to a roster loaded with talent and potential. We re really close, Do says of the vision outlined by Sapp four years ago in recruiting him. We have four returning starters and guys who ve had fantastic summers. Josh Martin is probably the best recruit in North Carolina. We have other players who can step up. Last year, the starters really had no threats, no competition for their spots. That will change this year. The freshmen will make an impact. There s going to be a lot of competition within the team. Griffin and Register both grew up in families with plenty of Carolina diplomas (both of Griffin s parents are UNC grads as is Register s mother). Both committed to be Tar Heels during the winter of their sophomore years in high school, but it would be two and a half long years before either could make a difference. I remember checking the scores and texting Ben and saying, Dude, we re dead last, Register says. We talked about it. We couldn t wait to get here and try and fix it. It s a fun challenge for us to bring it back, Griffin adds. I enjoy trying to get it to the top level and see how far we can take it. Lee Pace publishes Extra Points and is one of the foremost experts on Pinehurst and golf in the Carolinas. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 25
NORTH CAROLINA 2014-15 REVIEW Fall 2014 Results Date Event Finish Strokes +/-Par Site Sept. 5-7 Carpet Capital Collegiate 9 of 14 861-3 Rocky Face, Ga. Sept. 12-14 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 1 of 18 838-26 Chapel Hill Sept. 29-30 Primland Collegiate Invitational 7 of 9 849-15 Meadows of Dan, Va. Oct. 11-12 Rod Myers Invitational 2 of 12 568-8 Chapel Hill, N.C. Oct. 25-26 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 1 of 13 849-15 Greensboro, N.C. Spring 2015 Results Feb. 2-3 Sea Best Invitational 1 of 15 873 +33 Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Feb. 22-24 Puerto Rico Classic 9 of 15 881 +17 Rio Grande, P.R. Mar. 9-10 Lamkin San Diego Classic 2 of 14 860-4 Chula Vista, Calif. Mar. 21-22 Linger Longer Invitational T3 of 15 847-17 Greensboro, Ga. Apr. 10-11 Liberty Spring Invitational 2 of 18 862-2 Amherst, Va. Apr. 18-19 Wolfpack Spring Open (no team scores) Raleigh, N.C. Apr. 24-26 ACC Championships 5 of 12 854-10 New London, N.C. May 14-16 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional 8 of 13 870 +6 Chapel Hill TOURN RDS RDS CT/PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW HIGH STROKES AVG Ben Griffin 12 35 34/.971 1 22 11 65 78 2487 71.06 William Register 12 35 32/.914 5 17 11 65 85 2507 71.63 Carter Jenkins** 7 21 20/.952 5 6 2 66 77 1519 72.33 Henry Do 11 32 24/.750 3 13 4 67 83 2330 72.81 Keagan Cummings 3 8^ 2/.667 0 4 2 69 80 585 73.13 Brandon Dalinka 12 35 27/.771 3 9 3 67 81 2575 73.57 Zachary Martin 4 9# --- 1 1 0 70 84 669 74.33 Bailey Patrick 5 14* 7/.636 1 3 1 69 81 1042 74.43 Robert Register 2 6@ --- 0 1 1 68 84 452 75.33 Reeves Zaytoun 3 8^ 1/.333 0 2 1 69 81 603 75.38 Davis Bateman 3 8~ --- 0 0 0 75 81 623 77.88 Individual Rounds: * Patrick (3); ^ Cummings and Zaytoun (5); @ R. Register (6); ~ Bateman (8); # Martin (9) **Carter Jenkins was a mid-season transfer from UNC Greensboro; Jenkins stats include spring results at UNC Seniors Bailey Patrick (third from right) and Brandon Dalinka (second from right) helped lead Carolina to the team title at the 2014 Tar Heel Intercollegiate. Freshman Ben Griffin (center and above) won medalist honors in just his second college tournament. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 26
2014-15 REVIEW FALL 2014 Carpet Capital Collegiate The Farm Golf Club, Par 72 Rocky Face, Ga. (Sept. 5-7) T10 Brandon Dalinka 70-70-72 212-4 T18 William Register 69-73-72 214-2 T23 Ben Griffin 74-73-69 216 E T51 Bailey Patrick 77-75-71 223 +7 T53 Henry Do 73-77-74 224 +8 UNC 9th of 14 286-291-284 861-3 Tar Heel Intercollegiate UNC Finley Golf Course, Par 72 Chapel Hill (Sept. 12-14) 1 Ben Griffin 67-69-70 206-10 T6 William Register 67-70-74 211-5 T9 Bailey Patrick 72-71-69 212-4 T23 Brandon Dalinka 67-75-75 217 +1 T23 Henry Do 74-67-76 217 +1 UNC 1st of 18 273-277-288 838-26 T14 Keagan Cummings (ind.) 69-70-75 214-2 T14 Reeves Zaytoun (ind.) 69-71-74 214-2 T23 Robert Register (ind.) 75-68-74 217 +1 T87 Zachary Martin (ind.) 70-84-76 230 +14 T89 Davis Bateman (ind.) 75-78-78 231 +14 Primland Collegiate Invitational Primland Resort, Par 72 Meadows of Dan, Va. (Sept. 29-30) 1 William Register 66-65-68 199-17 T10 Ben Griffin 69-69-69 207-9 T30 Brandon Dalinka 74-74-68 216 E 48 Keagan Cummings 80-74-78 232 +16 49 Reeves Zaytoun 75-78-81 234 +18 UNC 7th of 9 284-282-283 849-15 Rod Myers Invitational Duke University Golf Club, Par 72 Durham, N.C. (Oct. 11-12) T4 William Register 68-72 140-4 T6 Brandon Dalinka 72-69 141-3 T8 Ben Griffin 67-75 142-2 T33 Henry Do 71-77 148 +4 T33 Bailey Patrick 74-74 148 +4 UNC 2nd of 12 278-290 568-8 T23 Zachary Martin (ind.) 72-74 146 +2 T58 Reeves Zaytoun (ind.) 80-75 155 +11 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate Grandover Resort & Conference Center, East Course, Par 72, Greensboro, N.C. (Oct. 25-26) 1 Ben Griffin 74-65-67 206-10 4 William Register 69-70-71 210-6 T12 Brandon Dalinka 76-70-72 218 +2 T12 Henry Do 72-75-71 218 +2 T27 Bailey Patrick 73-77-73 223 +7 UNC 1st of 13 288-280-281 849-15 T62 Davis Bateman (ind.) 76-75-80 231 +15 DQ Zachary Martin (ind.) 73-75-DQ 148 SPRING 2015 Sea Best Invitational TPC at Sawgrass, Dye s Valley, Par 70 Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Feb. 2-3) T7 Ben Griffin 68-74-76 218 +8 T7 Carter Jenkins 75-73-70 218 +8 12 William Register 69-77-73 219 +9 T15 Brandon Dalinka 75-70-77 222 +12 T43 Henry Do 76-83-72 231 +21 UNC 1st of 15 288-296-289 873 +33 TAR HEELS Puerto Rico Classic Rio Mar River Course, Par 72 Rio Grande, P.R. (Feb. 22-24) T11 Henry Do 71-72-71 214-2 T19 Ben Griffin 77-70-70 217 +1 T49 William Register 79-85-72 226 +10 T53 Brandon Dalinka 77-73-77 227 +11 T55 Carter Jenkins 76-75-77 228 +12 UNC 9th of 15 301-290-290 881 +17 Lamkin San Diego Classic San Diego Country Club, Par 72 Chula Vista, Calif. (Mar. 9-10) T4 Carter Jenkins 70-71-69 210-6 T10 Ben Griffin 70-71-75 216 E T10 William Register 72-74-70 216 E T18 Henry Do 74-73-71 218 +2 65 Brandon Dalinka 75-76-81 232 +16 UNC 2nd of 14 286-289-285 860-4 T72 Robert Register (ind.) 84-77-74 235 +19 Linger Longer Invitational Reynolds Plantation, Great Waters Course, Par 72, Greensboro, Ga. (Mar. 21-22) 3 Ben Griffin 70-66-70 206-10 T12 Carter Jenkins 66-72-74 212-4 16 Henry Do 68-74-71 213-3 T47 Brandon Dalinka 75-71-73 219 +3 76 William Register 73-73-85 231 +15 UNC T3 of 15 277-282-288 847-17 T80 Bailey Patrick (ind.) 81-78-77 236 +20 Liberty Spring Invitational Poplar Grove GC, Par 72 Amherst, Va. (Apr. 10-11) T1 William Register 67-70-76 213-3 T10 Ben Griffin 73-72-70 215-1 T13 Carter Jenkins 72-72-73 217 +1 T19 Henry Do 70-72-77 219 +3 T27 Brandon Dalinka 76-71-76 223 +7 UNC 2nd of 18 282-285-295 862-2 Wolfpack Spring Open Lonnie Poole GC at NC State, Par 71 Raleigh, N.C. (Apr. 18-19) T3 Keagan Cummings (ind.) 69-70 139-3 T22 Zachary Martin (ind.) 73-72 145 +3 T73 Davis Bateman (ind.) 80-81 161 +19 ACC Championships Old North State Club, Par 72 New London, N.C. (Apr. 24-26) T5 Henry Do 70-69-69 208-8 T14 William Register 76-70-68 214-2 T20 Ben Griffin 74-70-71 215-1 T28 Carter Jenkins 73-74-71 218 +2 T34 Brandon Dalinka 78-73-71 222 +6 UNC 5th of 12 293-282-279 854-10 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional UNC Finley Golf Course, Par 72 Chapel Hill (May 14-16) T13 William Register 66-76-72 214-2 T21 Carter Jenkins 72-73-71 216 E T41 Henry Do 73-71-76 220 +4 T55 Ben Griffin 75-70-78 223 +7 T63 Brandon Dalinka 75-75-76 226 +10 UNC 8th of 13 286-289-295 870 +6 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 27
NORTH CAROLINA UNC FINLEY GOLF COURSE One of the nation s best university-owned golf facilities No. 9 Green No. 13 Green UNC Finley Golf Course is one of the premier university-owned facilities in the country. Originally built in 1949, Finley underwent a major renovation in 1999 by internationally-renowned designer Tom Fazio. Finley features a par-72 layout with five sets of tees, including 7,349 yards for the championship markers. A state-of-the-art irrigation system and exceptional drainage helps keep the course first-class throughout the year. The clubhouse was renovated in 2012, which nearly doubled its size to 10,000 square feet. The clubhouse features the Naismith Grill, pro shop, locker rooms and the A.E. Finley Memorabilia Room, which commemorates the history and support of the Finley family throughout the last 60-plus years. UNC Finley Golf Course is located on the University of North Carolina campus between NC Highway 54 and U.S. 15-501. In addition to being the home of the Tar Heel men s and women s golf programs, Finley is played by Carolina students, faculty, staff, alumni and golf enthusiasts from across the southeastern United States. Finley, rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, is ranked the top public course in the Triangle by the NC Golf Panel. It played host to the 2015 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional, annually hosts collegiate tournaments for both the men s and women s teams, and has been a qualifying site for the Web.com Tour. No. 15 Hole CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 28
TAR HEELS If a person could see only one of those 11 courses (that he designed in North Carolina) as a measure of what our company can do, I d be proud for Finley to be that one. I d be very proud to say it s as good as we can do. Designer Tom Fazio No. 1 Hole No. 5 Green CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 29
Carolina golfers have the opportunity to play, practice and train at one of the finest all-around golf, academic and fitness complexes in the country. Players can tee it up for 18 holes at UNC Finley Golf Course, practice at the Williamson Practice Facility at the Chapman Center, and study, work out and grab a nutrition-rich snack at the Fueling Station at the Loudermilk Center for Excellence and all of that is located within a five-minute drive of each other on the UNC campus. NORTH CAROLINA The Chapman Center is the home of Carolina Golf. Located at one end of the UNC Finley driving range, the Chapman Center is a private 4,500-square foot facility that includes the team locker room, coaches offices, practice areas, meeting and conference room and memorabilia. The Chapman Center includes two hitting bays that feature state-of-the-art video equipment and teaching systems. Players have easy access to the Williamson Golf Team Practice Facility, which includes a 120-yard wide driving range, three putting greens, bunkers and several shortgame areas. The three putting greens feature two bent grass greens and one Bermuda green. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 30
GOLF TRAINING FACILITIES From competition to practice to academics and fitness, UNC s golf facilities are first class TAR HEELS Carolina golfers improve their strength, fitness and flexibility at the Loudermilk Center, an all-purpose student-athlete enhancement center located in the heart of campus, immediately adjacent to Kenan Stadium, and a short drive to UNC Finley Golf Course and the Chapman Center. Ther Loudermilk Center is also the home of the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes and houses the Fueling Station, where student-athletes may stop for breakfast and snacks that are selected by certified nutritionists. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 31
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NORTH CAROLINA Tar Heel golf legend Harvie Ward is carried off in celebration after winning the 1948 North & South Amateur, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country. Ward later won the United States, British and Canadian Amateurs. The University of North Carolina embarks upon its 89th season of golf under the direction of fifth-year head coach Andrew Sapp, who also played his collegiate golf as a Tar Heel and coached at his alma mater, Purdue and Michigan before returning to Chapel Hill in 2011. Carolina has a long and rich golf tradition with 42 appearances in the NCAA Championships and six additional seasons playing in NCAA Regionals, including 2015 when UNC played host to the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional. The Tar Heels have won 92 team events, including 11 Atlantic Coast Conference championships. Carolina golfers have won 116 individual titles, including a pair of NCAA championships Harvie Ward in 1949 and John Inman in 1984. Carolina has 21 top-10 finishes in the NCAA Championship, including second-place in 1953 and 1991. The Tar Heels finished third in 1993, fourth in 1960 and 1984 and fifth in 1978. UNC posted five straight top 10s from 1949-53, placing eighth, sixth, seventh, 10th and second in consecutive championships. The Tar Heels finished ninth, eighth and fourth from 1982-84 when the team was led by Inman and future PGA standout Davis Love III. Devon Brouse coached those teams in the 80s as well as the 1990 and 1991 squads that placed seventh and second at the NCAA Championships, respectively. UNC s latest top-10 performance was in 2003 when Inman, who was head coach from 1998-2011, led UNC to a tie for ninth. Individually, the Tar Heels have 21 top 10s in NCAA Championship play, led by medalists Ward and Inman. That includes 11 finishes in the top five in addition to Ward and Inman, Bill Williamson was second in 1953, Buck Adams was third in 1957, John McGough (1978), Greg Parker (1987) and Tim Scherrer (1991) each placed fourth and Joe Correll (1954), Gene Lookabill (1956), Bob Galloway (1960) and McGough (1979) were fifth. McGough s back-to-back fourth- and fifth-place performances in 1978-79 stamp him as the only Tar Heel with two top-five finishes in NCAA play; Ward and Love III are the other Tar Heels with a pair of top 10s. Love tied for sixth in 1985 and was eighth a year earlier. Ward won the 1949 NCAA title, a year after he won the prestigious North and South Amateur in Pinehurst. The Tarboro, N.C., native beat Texas s Morris Williams Jr., 5 & 4 in the 36-hole NCAA final in Ames, Iowa. In 1950, Ward reached the third round of match play. Inman shot a 66 and a pair of 67s in his four rounds to break Ben Crenshaw s NCAA record with a 17-under 271 to win at Bear Creek Golf World in Houston. Inman also won the Fred Haskins Award in 1984 as the top collegiate golfer in the nation. Five-time PGA Tour champion Mark Wilson is one of 13 Tar Heels who have won the ACC Championship. HISTORY & TRADITION The Greensboro native later became the first person to win the Atlantic Coast Conference men s golf title as both a player and head coach. The Tar Heels have won the ACC Championship in 1956 and 1960 under head coach Chuck Erickson, 1965 under Ed Kenney, 1977 under Mike McLeod, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1995 and 1996 under Brouse and 2006 under Inman. Thirteen different Tar Heels have won medalist honors at the ACC Championships, including Buzzy Basinger (1956), Bill Thornton (1958), Pete Green (1961), John Baldwin (1965), Marty West (1971), John Spelman (1981), Inman (1982), Love III (1984), John Hughes (1986), Parker (1987), Mark Wilson (1996), Dustin Bray (2002) and Richard Treis (2003). Erwin Laxton won consecutive league titles in the 1930s when the Tar Heels were members of the Southern Conference. Bray won three events in two different seasons and holds the UNC for most collegiate tournaments won with seven. Love III and Pat Moore won a half-dozen times, Inman, Parker and Hughes were five-time winners. Moore holds the single-season record for most tournaments won. The Austin, Minn., native won six events overall, including four in 1991, and went on to win three times on the Buy.com Tour. Three players have earned All-America honors three times Inman (1982-84), Love III (1983-85) and Max Harris (1998-2000). They re among the 33 Tar Heels to earn honorable mention or better All-America honors. Last year, freshman Ben Griffin was an honorable mention PING All-America, UNC s first since 2008. In addition to success in collegiate competition, Carolina golfers have been successful in professional, international and amateur golf. Love III has won 21 PGA Tour events, including the 1997 PGA Dustin Bray won seven times including the 2002 ACC Championship and led UNC to a top-10 finish at NCAAs in 2003. Championships, and the 1992 and 2003 PLAYERS Championship, and played on six United States Ryder Cup teams and six President Cup teams. He was Ryder Cup captain in 2012 in and is the captain of the 2016 Ryder Cup team. He won the 2015 Wyndham Championship at age 51, making him the third-oldest winner in PGA Tour history. He is the only player to win on the PGA Tour in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. Mark Wilson is a current PGA Tour professional and has won five times on tour, including the Honda, Sony and Phoenix Opens. Wilson won the Ben Hogan Award as the top scholar-athlete in collegiate golf in 1996. Inman won two PGA Tour events and is playing on the Champions Tour, while Bray is playing on the Web.com Tour. Jim Ferree, who won the 1953 Southern Conference title while a Tar Heel, was a fixture for many years on the PGA and Senior Tours. Internationally, Ward went 6-0 in Walker Cup matches in 1953, 1955 and 1959. Fuhrer (1981), Love III (1985) and Scherrer (1991) played in the Walker Cup and Inman was a member of the World Amateur Team in 1984. Max Harris represented England/Ireland on the 1998, 1999 and 2000 Palmer Cup teams. Bray represented the United CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 38
Courtesy Lynn Hey, Greensboro News & Record HISTORY & TRADITION Tee Burton led UNC to a seventh-place finish at NCAAs in 1990 and a second-place effort at the national championship in 1991. States in the 2002 U.S./Japan Matches and was on the Palmer Cup squad the next year. Kevin O Connell was the MVP of the 2008 U.S./Japan Matches as he led the USA to a 37-23 win. Exceptional amateur play dates back more than 60 years to Ward, who became one of the most successful golfers in amateur history. He reached the U.S. Amateur quarterfinal in 1947, won the North and South in 1948 and the NCAA title in 1949. Ward won the 1952 British Amateur, the 1954 Canadian Amateur and the U.S. Amateur in 1955 and 1956. He is the only person to win an NCAA title and the U.S., British and Canadian Amateurs. Ward finished fourth in the 1957 Masters, seventh in the 1955 U.S. Open and eighth in the 1955 Masters. He turned professional in 1974 and won the 1977 North Carolina Open. Scherrer, who won the PGA Tour s Kemper Open in 2000, was second at the U.S. Amateur in 1992. Current Tar Heel Carter Jenkins, a rising junior, won both the 2015 North Carolina and Carolinas Amateurs. Jenkins became the first player in 92 years to win the Carolinas Amateur three times. Carolina has had its share of great coaches, as well. John Kenfield became head coach in the program s second year in 1929 and served for six years. Better known as UNC s tennis coach for 30-plus years, Kenfield yielded to Chuck Erickson in 1935. Later Davis Love III won the 2015 Wyndham Championship, making him the only player to win PGA Tour events in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. to become UNC s director of athletics, Erickson built Carolina into a national golf power. In 23 seasons, Erickson s teams posted a 182-45-9 dual-match record, won five conference championships, and placed second and fourth in the 1953 and 1960 NCAA Championships. Erickson s tenure was interrupted for three years during World War II when the school fielded no team, but the post-war era produced Ward and A.E. Finley Golf Course was built in 1949. Prior to that, UNC played its home matches at Hope Valley Country Club in Durham. Erickson, a long-time member of the NCAA Golf Committee, was succeeded by Ed TAR HEELS Kenney in 1961, whose teams won over 71 percent of their matches during his 12 years as head coach. Clyde Walker served as coach for one year in 1973, and Mike McLeod for four years beginning in 1974. Devon Brouse took the reins in 1978 and led the Tar Heels to a fifth-place NCAA finish in his first season. In 21 seasons, Brouse s teams won six ACC titles and posted 17 top-20 and 10 top-10 finishes in the NCAA Championships. His teams won 55 tournament titles and he coached 54 individual champions, including six ACC individual champions and an NCAA champion. Inman s teams won 16 events and had 16 individual champions, including two ACC champions, in his 13 years as head coach. The Tar Heels posted 10th-place finishes at the NCAA Championships in 1999 and 2000. Sapp has directed the Tar Heels to six team and six individual event winners in his first four seasons as head coach. Last year, UNC won three events in one season for the first time since 1999. International Amateur Team Competitors Harvie Ward 1953, 1955, 1959 Walker Cups Frank Fuhrer 1981 Walker Cup John Inman 1984 World Amateur Davis Love III 1985 Walker Cup Tom Scherrer 1991 Walker Cup Mark Wilson 1996 Ben Hogan Award Max Harris* 1998 Palmer Cup Max Harris* 1999 Palmer Cup Max Harris* 2000 Palmer Cup Dustin Bray 2002 U.S./Japan Matches Dustin Bray Kevin O Connell 2003 Palmer Cup 2008 USA/Japan Collegiate Championship (MVP) * Harris represented England/Ireland North and South Amateur Champions 1948 Harvie Ward 1979 John McGough 1983 Bryan Sullivan 1984 Davis Love III 1985 Jack Nicklaus II 1990 Tom Scherrer 2004 Martin Ureta Western Amateur Champions 1981 Frank Fuhrer 1984 John Inman 1986 Greg Parker North Carolina Amateur Champions 1982 Mike West 1984 Greg Parker 1987 John Hughes 1990 Tee Burton 2008 Jack Fields 2012 Matt Crenshaw 2015 Carter Jenkins William Register shot a record-tying 17-under 199 to win the Primland Collegiate last year CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 39
NORTH CAROLINA 2007 WILLIAMSBURG, VA. (GOLDEN HORSESHOE, GOLD COURSE) PAR 70 T22 Martin Ureta 70-67-70-74 281 +1 T108 Robert Riesen 74-68-74 216 +6 T112 Barden Berry 74-68-65 217 +7 T119 Reed Darsie 74-70-74 218 +8 T141 David Holzworth 71-78-75 224 +14 T21 UNC 289-283-285 855 +15, MC 2006 SUNRIVER, ORE. (SUNRIVER RESORT CROSSWATER COURSE) PAR 72 T39 Martin Ureta 72-76-70 218 +2 T50 Robert Riesen 76-70-73 219 +3 T103 Ted Smith 73-78-73 224 +8 T103 Jonathan Jackson 76-70-78 224 +8 T103 Chase McFarland 77-73-74 224 +8 17 UNC 297-289-290 876 +12, MC 2004 HOT SPRINGS, VA. (HOMESTEAD S CASCADE COURSE) PAR 70 T55 Martin Ureta 73-70-76 219 +9 T105 Kevin Silva 71-72-81 224 +14 T123 Ted Smith 76-74-76 226 +16 T130 Dustin Bray 76-75-76 227 +17 T144 Matt Crenshaw 74-77-79 230 +20 29 UNC 294-291-307 892 +52, MC 2003 STILLWATER, OKLA. (KARSTEN CREEK) PAR 72 T22 Richard Treis 75-74-80-70 299 +11 T49 Dustin Bray 84-77-76-71 308 +20 T59 Ramon Bescansa 76-85-71-79 311 +23 T67 Kevin Silva 79-75-78-81 313 +25 79 Jeremy Elliott 78-82-74-85 319 +31 T9 UNC 308-308-299-301 1216 +64 2002 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE S SCARLET COURSE) PAR 71 T13 Ramon Bescansa 69-72-70-71 282-2 T17 Dustin Bray 68-68-75-72 283-1 T102 Brad Moldin 74-72-74-76 296 +12 T111 Bob Cherry 72-72-73-80 297 +13 T135 Jeremy Elliott 73-72-78-78 301 +17 17 UNC 282-284-292-297 1155 +19 2000 OPELIKA, ALA. (GRAND NATIONAL LAKE COURSE) PAR 72 T13 Brad Hyler 69-71-68-73 281-7 T20 Max Harris 75-68-66-74 283-5 T53 Rob Simmons 70-74-72-75 291 +3 T60 Paul Daniel 74-69-72-77 292 +4 82 Whitten Meares 79-76-79-73 307 +19 10 UNC 288-282-278-295 1143-9 1999 CHASKA, MINN. (HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB) PAR 72 T6 Max Harris 70-75-72-77 294 +6 10 Don Hill 70-76-77-73 296 +8 T16 Brad Hyler 76-78-73-72 299 +11 77 Paul Daniel 85-78-76-80 319 +31 83 Rob Simmons 78-84-80-88 330 +42 10 UNC 294-307-298-302 1201 +49 1998 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (UNM CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE) PAR 72 T42 Max Harris 74-68-72-75 289 +1 MC Ross Bain 71-77 148 +4 MC Don Hill 71-77 148 +4 MC Ted Haley 78-74 152 +8 MC Ryan Parker 80-72 152 +8 25 UNC 294-291 585 +9, MC 1997 LAKE FOREST, ILL. (CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB) PAR 71 T10 Ross Bain 69-70-73-73 285 +1 T52 Max Harris 67-73-80-75 295 +11 T55 Mark Wilson 74-75-69-78 296 +12 T63 Whit Staples 73-77-74-75 299 +15 T74 Lee McEntee 74-79-75-75 303 +19 10 UNC 283-295-291-298 1167 +31 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Tar Heel Superlatives in NCAA Championship Play INDIVIDUAL Low Score One Round 65: Barden Berry, 2007 (3rd round) 66: Max Harris, 2000 (3rd round) 66: John Inman, 1984 (1st round) 67: Martin Ureta, 2007 (2nd round) 67: Max Harris, 1997 (1st round) 67: Rob Bradley, 1993 (1st round) 67: John Inman, 1984 (2nd round) 67: John Inman, 1984 (4th round) 67: Kevin King, 1979 (1st round) Low Round to Par -6: Max Harris, 2000 (3rd round) -6: John Inman, 1984 (1st round) -5: Barden Berry, 2007 (3rd round) -5: Rob Bradley, 1993 (1st round) -5: John Inman, 1984 (2nd round) -5: John Inman, 1984 (4th round) -5: Kevin King, 1979 (1st round) Low Four-Round Total Strokes 271: John Inman, 1984 281: Martin Ureta, 2007 281: Brad Hyler, 2000 282: Ramon Bescansa, 2002 283: Dustin Bray, 2002 283: Max Harris, 2000 Low Four-Rounds to Par -17: John Inman, 1984-7: Brad Hyler, 2000-5: Max Harris, 2000-4: Davis Love III, 1984-2: Ramon Bescansa, 2002 Most Rounds in the 60s, One Tournament 3: John Inman 66, 67, 66 in 1984 2: Barden Berry 68, 65 in 2007 2: Dustin Bray 68, 68 in 2002 2: Max Harris 68, 66 in 2000 TEAM Low Score One Round 278: 2000 (3rd round) 282: 2002 (1st round) 282: 2000 (2nd round) 282: 1990m(4th round) 283: 1997(1st round) Low Score Four Rounds 1,143: 2000 1,147: 1993 1,154: 1994 1,154: 1984 1,155: 2002 Low Score Four Rounds to Par -9: 2000-5: 1993 +2: 1994 +2: 1984 +12: 2006 Barden Berry s 65 in 2007 in Williamsburg is the lowest round ever by a Tar Heel at the NCAA Championships. Brad Hyler shot 7-under par in 2000, the second-lowest score to par by a Tar Heel in NCAA play. Three-time All-America Harris is one of four Tar Heels to shoot in the 60s twice in one NCAA Championship. Harris went 68-66 in the middle rounds at the 2000 Championship. 1996 CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (THE HONORS COURSE) PAR 72 T28 Lee McEntee 74-76-83-70 303 +15 MC Rob Bradley 78-74 152 +8 MC Ross Bain 77-77 154 +10 MC Whit Staples 75-81 156 +12 MC Mark Wilson 81-77 158 +14 16 UNC 304-304 608 +32, MC CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 40
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 1995 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE S SCARLET COURSE) PAR 72 MC Mark Wilson 70-74 144 E MC Greg DiDonna 73-76 149 +5 MC Brian Brown 75-75 150 +6 MC Rob Bradley 77-75 152 +8 MC Bobby Murray 81-74 155 +11 19 UNC 295-298 593 +17, MC TAR HEELS 1994 MCKINNEY, TEXAS (STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB) PAR 72 T25 Rob Bradley 73-70-68-77 288 E T25 Brian Brown 73-70-70-75 288 E T41 Greg DiDonna 71-76-72-72 291 +3 T58 Lee McEntee 73-73-77-72 295 +7 77 Bobby Murray 86-72-74-76 308 +20 11 UNC 290-285-284-295 1154 +2 1993 LEXINGTON, KY. (THE CHAMPIONS GOLF CLUB) PAR 72 T7 Rob Bradley 67-76-74-71 288 E T7 Lee McEntee 73-70-72-73 288 E T16 Bill Smith 76-71-72-71 290 +2 T19 Bobby Murray 72-71-79-69 291 +3 T43 Ryan Parnell 72-74-75-76 297 +9 3 UNC 284-286-293-284 1147-5 1992 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (THE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE) PAR 72 T36 Tom Scherrer 71-72-74-74 291 +3 MC Pat Moore 72-73 145 +1 MC Brian Brown 77-75 152 +8 MC Bill Smith 80-72 152 +8 MC Steve Albright 78-75 153 +9 23 UNC 298-292 590 +14, MC 1991 PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. (POPPY HILLS GOLF COURSE) PAR 72 T4 Tom Scherrer 75-71-71-72 289 +1 T14 Pat Moore 72-72-71-75 293 +5 T16 John Aber 78-71-71-74 294 +6 T28 Tee Burton 73-72-74-77 296 +8 T45 Bill Smith 75-75-74-76 300 +12 2 UNC 298-286-287-297 1168 +16 1990 TARPON SPRINGS, FLA. (INNISBROOK, ISLAND COURSE) PAR 72 T17 Pat Moore 74-75-71-70 290 +2 T23 Neal Sullivan 76-74-70-71 291 +3 T38 Tee Burton 75-76-74-69 294 +6 T49 Tom Scherrer 76-76-72-72 296 +8 T68 John Aber 73-77-77-72 299 +11 7 UNC 298-301-287-282 1168 +16 1989 EDMOND, OKLA. (OAK TREE CC EAST COURSE) PAR 70 T27 Neal Sullivan 75-72-74-72 293 +13 T36 Brendan Kennedy 72-71-72-80 295 +15 T54 Pat Moore 74-74-77-76 301 +21 T62 John Aber 75-71-79-78 303 +23 T80 Tee Burton 73-81-77-79 310 +30 13 UNC 294-288-300-305 1187 +67 1987 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE S SCARLET COURSE) PAR 72 5 Greg Parker 73-75-73-68 289 +1 T19 John Hughes 74-76-73-72 295 +7 T97 Jim Sowerwine 75-76-78-80 309 +21 T97 Pete Brennan 80-79-74-76 309 +21 T105 Gene Holland 74-81-77-79 311 +23 8 UNC 296-306-297-295 1194 +42 1986 BERMUDA RUN, N.C. (BERMUDA RUN) PAR 72 T14 Greg Parker 72-71-74-73 290 +2 T14 Bryan Sullivan 74-73-74-69 290 +2 T68 John Hughes 71-73-75-79 298 +10 T98 Kurt Beck 76-77-78-74 305 +17 T102 Brendan Kennedy 77-76-80-74 307 +19 12 UNC 293-293-301-290 1177 +25 1985 HAINES CITY, FLA. (GRENELEFE WEST GOLF COURSE) PAR 72 T6 Davis Love III 74-70-76-70 290 +2 T18 Kurt Beck 73-74-74-74 295 +7 T127 Jack Nicklaus 73-79-82 234 +18 T146 Bryan Sullivan 75-76-86 237 +21 T168 Greg Parker 80-84-78 242 +26 T16 UNC 295-209-310 904 +40,MC John Inman (with final round card) tied Ben Crenshaw s NCAA Championship record with a 17-under 271 in Houston in 1984. 1984 HOUSTON, TEXAS (BEAR CREEK GOLF WORLD) PAR 72 1 John Inman 66-67-71-67 271-17 8 Davis Love III 74-72-70-68 284-4 T75 Bryan Sullivan 75-73-76-75 299 +11 T92 Kurt Beck 76-73-77-81 307 +19 T92 Greg Parker 81-73-79-74 307 +19 4 UNC 291-285-294-284 1154 +2 1983 FRESNO, CALIF. (SAN JOAQUIN COUNTRY CLUB) PAR 72 T15 Davis Love III 71-72-76-73 292 +4 T26 John Inman 70-73-74-78 295 +7 T54 Billy Plyler 75-75-77-73 300 +12 T72 Kurt Beck 75-70-80-79 304 +16 T85 Bryan Sullivan 79-77-79-74 309 +21 T8 UNC 291-290-306-298 1185 +33 1982 PINEHURST, N.C. (PINEHURST NO. 2) PAR 71 T8 Billy Williford 70-73-73-71 287 +3 T12 John Spelman 71-72-72-73 288 +4 T69 Mike West 72-77-72-78 299 +15 T76 John Inman 73-79-72-77 301 +17 T84 Billy Plyler 78-77-74-75 304 +20 9 UNC 286-299-289-296 1170 +34 1981 PALO ALTO, CALIF. (STANFORD GOLF COURSE) PAR 71 T42 Billy Williford 74-74-74-75 297 +13 MC Mike West 77-71-75 223 +10 MC John Spelman 72-77-75 224 +11 MC Frank Fuhrer 73-80-75 228 +15 MC John Inman 77-77-77 231 +18 T18 UNC 296-299-299 894 +42, MC 1979 BERMUDA RUN, N.C. (BERMUDA RUN COUNTRY CLUB) PAR 72 T5 John McGough 70-75-75-77 297 +9 T28 Frank Fuhrer 76-73-75-79 303 +15 T35 Kevin King 67-75-80-82 304 +16 T48 Jody Sadowski 75-75-80-77 307 +17 T54 Phil Bland 74-74-79-81 308 +18 T6 UNC 286-297-309-314 1206 +54 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 41
NORTH CAROLINA NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 1960: Galloway (tied for 5th) def. George Stigger (Florida) 3 & 2 in first round, def. Bill Seanor (Stanford) 5 & 4 in second round, def. Gib Larson (Wisconsin) 5 & 4 in third round, lost to Steve Smith (Stanford) 3 & 2 in the quarterfinals; Green lost to John Arreaga (Baylor ) 2 & 1 in first round; Goodman lost to Henry Fogg (Fresno State) 2 & 1 1958 WILLIAMSTOWN, MD. (TACONIC GOLF CLUB) Joe Callicott, Robert Kochenour, Tommy Langley, Gene Lookabill, John McKee, Bill Thornton 20 UNC 619 Thornton advanced to the third round of match play where he lost to Steve Klein (Cornell), 1 up, in 19 holes 1957 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB) PAR 70 Tommy Langley 72-77 149 +9 Buck Adams 74-76 150 +10 Gene Lookabill 80-74 154 +14 Samuel Patrick 81-77 158 +18 Walter Summerville 78-81 159 +19 Robert Ruffin 87-80 167 +27 7 UNC 611 +51 Buck Adams placed third at the 1957 NCAAs. The 9th hole at Finley is named in his honor. 1978 EUGENE, ORE. (EUGENE COUNTRY CLUB) PAR 70 T4 John McGough 71-70-72-76 289 +9 T23 Johnny Elam 75-71-73-79 298 +18 T50 Bill Buttner 74-74-74-75 297 +17 T50 Frank Fuhrer 77-72-73-80 302 +22 Kevin King 71-75-79-74 299 +19 5 UNC 291-287-292-304 1174 +54 (1978 individual results determined through three rounds) Joe Correll reached the quarterfinals of match play in 1954. 1977 HAMILTON, N.Y. (COLGATE UNIVERSITY SEVEN OAKS GC) PAR 72 T16 Bill Buttner 75-79-75-73 302 +14 T46 Scott Humrickhouse 76-83-76-74 309 +21 T66 Kevin King 74-79-82-79 314 +26 T68 Bill Sibbick 79-84-79-73 315 +27 T99 John McGough 89-85-80-75 329 +41 12 UNC 1240 +88 1971 TUCSON, ARIZ. (TUCSON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB) PAR 72 T25 Martin West 72-73-74-70 290 +2 MC Stephan Wright 77-75 152 +8 MC Joseph Hackler 76-79 155 +11 MC David Perritt 81-76 157 +13 MC Ron Parker 79-82 161 +17 T32 UNC 608 +32, MC 1967 SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, PA. (SHAWNEE GOLF COURSE) PAR 72 T 14 Steve Robbins 71-72-78-70 291 +3 1965 KNOXVILLE, TENN. (HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB) PAR 72 Steve Robbins 73-69-78-79 299 +11 Les Fleisher 72-79 151 +7 John Baldwin 76-78 154 +10 Tom Glascock 78-77 155 +11 Dick VanLeuvan 90-78 168 +24 T11 UNC 602 +26 1962 DURHAM, N.C. (DUKE GOLF COURSE) PAR 71 T60 Pete Green 72-84 156 +14 T73 Jay Harris 80-77 157 +15 T89 E. Harvie Hill 78-81 159 +17 T101 Mike Dore 82-78 160 +18 T148 Sam Duckett 81-84 165 +23 13 UNC 632 +64 Green advanced to match play, went 1-1, lost in second round 3 & 1 to Jim Ewing (USC) 1960 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (BROADMOOR COURSE) PAR 71 Hugh Goodman 75-73 148 +6 Bobby Galloway 74-79 153 +11 Peter Green 77-76 153 +11 Ed Justa 75-82 157 +15 Paul Erhardt 80-81 161 +19 T4 UNC 611 +43 Lookabill def. Tom Reed (North Texas State), 1 up, 19 holes, in first round; Langley lost to Stan Hobert (Arizona State), 4 & 3, first round; Adams def. Dick Correll (Illinois) 1 up, 19 holes, in first round; Lookabill lost to Ernie George (San Jose State), 1 up, in second round; Admas def. David Wright (Navy) 3 & 1, in second round; Adams def. Tom Watrous (Detroit) 1 up, 20 holes, in third round; Adams def. Hobert (ASU) 2 & 1, in quarterfinal; Adams (tied for 3rd) lost to Ward Wettlaufer (Hamilton) 5 & 3, in semifinal 1956 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY GOLF CLUB) Buzzy Basinger, Gene Lookabill, Aubrey Rothrock, Walter Summerville, Jim Sykes T10 UNC 614 Gene Lookabill (tied for 5th) reached the quarterfinals in match play 1955 KNOXVILLE, TENN. (HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB) T11 UNC 603 1954 HOUSTON, TEXAS (BRAEBURN COUNTRY CLUB) Joe Correll (tied for 5th) reached the quarterfinals in match play 1953 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB) PAR 70 2 UNC 580 +20 Jim Ferree, Bill Williamson, Bob Black, Billy Ford, Bill Thornton, John Frazier Bill Williamson (2nd) lost in the finals of match play, 3 & 2 in 34 holes to Earl Moeller of Oklahoma A&M; def. Stanton Mosel of North Texas State, 5 & 4, in the third round; def. Floyd Addington of SMU, 2 & 1, in the quarterfinal; def. Marion Hiskey of North Texas State, 1 up, in the semifinal 1952 LAFAYETTE, IND. (PURDUE UNIVERSITY SOUTH COURSE) PAR 71 Bob Black, Lou Brown, Jim Ferree, Tommy Langley, Bill Thornton, Bill Williamson 10 UNC 611 +43 1951 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY GOLF CLUB) T7 UNC 613 Jim Ferree advanced to second round of match play; Bob Black and Lew Brown quailified for match play but were def. in the first round 1950 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE) T6 UNC 592 Harvie Ward reached the third round of match play 1949 AMES, IOWA (VEENKER MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE) T8 UNC 610 Harvie Ward won the individual title in match play, def. Morris Williams Jr. of Texas, 5 & 4 in the finals; also def. Bo Winninger (Oklahoma), Gardner Dickinson (LSU) and Tommy Veech (Notre Dame) 1947 ANN ARBOR, MICH. (MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE) T11 UNC 629 1941 COLUMBUS, OHIO (OHIO STATE GOLF CLUB) 15 UNC n/a CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 42
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Year NCAA Regional Finish NCAA Championship Finish 1941 15 1947 T-11 1949 T-8 1950 T-6 1951 T-7 1952 10 1953 2 1955 11 1956 T-10 1957 7 1958 20 1960 T-4 1962 13 1965 T-11 1971 T-32 1977 12 1978 5 1979 T-6 1981 T-18 1982 9 1983 T-8 1984 4 1985 T-16 1986 12 1987 8 1989 East, 3rd, Advanced to Finals 13 1990 East, 9th, Advanced to Finals 7 1991 East, 8th, Advanced to Finals 2 1992 East, T10th, Advanced to Finals 23 1993 East, 2nd, Advanced to Finals 3 1994 East, 6th, Advanced to Finals 11 1995 East, 2nd, Advanced to Finals 19 1996 East, 4th, Advanced to Finals 16 1997 East, 5th, Advanced to Finals 10 1998 East, T6th, Advanced to Finals 25 1999 East, T6th, Advanced to Finals 10 2000 East, T9, Advanced to Finals 10 2001 Central, 14th, Did Not Advance 2002 East, 3rd, Advanced to Finals 17 2003 Central, T4th, Advanced to Finals T-9 2004 East, T10th, Advanced to Finals 29 2005 East, 14th, Did Not Advance 2006 East, 4th, Advanced to Finals 17 2007 East, 8th, Advanced to Finals T-21 2008 West, 15th, Did Not Advance 2009 Kevin O Connell, Northeast, T19, Did Not Advance 2010 South Central, 12th, Did Not Advance 2011 Michael McGowan, Colorado Regional, T23, Did Not Advance 2013 South West, 9th, Did Not Advance 2015 Chapel Hill, 8th, Did Not Advance TAR HEELS UNC s Top 20 Individual Finishes in the NCAA Championships 1st John Inman (1984) 66-67-71-67 271-17 Harvie Ward (1949) match play 2nd Bill Williamson (1953) match play 3rd Buck Adams, tie (1957) match play 4th Tom Scherrer, tie (1991) 75-71-71-72 289 +1 John McGough, tie (1978) 71-70-72 213 +3 5th Greg Parker (1987) 73-75-73-68 289 +1 John McGough, tie (1979) 70-75-75-77 297 +9 Bob Galloway, tie (1960) match play Gene Lookabill, tie (1956) match play Joe Correll, tie (1954) match play 6th Max Harris, tie (1999) 70-75-72-77 294 +6 Davis Love III, tie (1985) 74-70-76-70 290 +2 7th Rob Bradley (1993) 67-76-74-71 288 E Lee McEntee (1993) 67-76-74-71 288 E 8th Davis Love III (1984) 74-72-70-68 284-4 Billy Williford, tie (1982) 70-73-73-71 287 +3 9th Harvie Ward, tie (1950) match play Bill Thornton, tie (1958) match play 10th Don Hill (1999) 70-76-77-73 296 +8 Ross Bain (1997) 69-70-73-73 285 +1 12th John Spelman, tie (1982) 71-72-72-73 288 +4 13th Ramon Bescansa, tie (2002) 69-72-70-71 282-2 Brad Hyler, tie (2000) 69-71-68-73 281-7 14th Pat Moore, tie (1991) 72-72-71-75 293 +5 Greg Parker, tie (1986) 72-71-74-73 290 +2 Bryan Sullivan, tie (1986) 74-73-74-69 290 +2 Steve Robbins, tie (1967) 71-72-78-70 291 +3 15th Davis Love III, tie (1983) 71-72-76-73 292 +4 16th Brad Hyler, tie (1999) 76-78-73-72 299 +11 Bill Smith (1993) 76-71-72-71 290 +2 John Aber, tie (1991) 78-71-71-74 294 +6 Bill Buttner, tie (1977) 75-79-75-73 302 +14 17th Dustin Bray, tie (2002) 68-68-75-72 283-1 Pat Moore, tie (1990) 74-75-71-70 290 +2 18th Kurt Beck, tie (1985) 73-74-74-74 295 +7 19th Bobby Murray (1993) 72-71-79-69 291 +3 John Hughes, tie (1987) 74-76-73-72 295 +7 20th Max Harris, tie (2000) 75-68-66-74 283-5 William Register shot 6-under 66 in the first round of the 2015 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional played at UNC Finley Golf Course CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 43
NORTH CAROLINA UNC UNC UNC Year Finish Team Results Low Individual Tournament Site (Course) 1954 T2 301 (+17) John Frazier, T7 74 (+3) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) & Joe Correll, T7 74 (+3) 1955 2 600 (+32) Willis Henderson, T2 75-69 144 (+3) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) & Larry Parker, T2 74-70 144 (+3) 1956 1 574 (+6) Buzzy Basinger, 1 68-71 139 (+3) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) 1957 2 588 (+20) Tommy Langley, T4 145 (+3) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) 1958 T2 590 (+22) Bill Thornton, 1 71-71 142 (E) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) 1959 3 578 (+2) John McKee, T7 70-74 144 (E) Chapel Hill (2) Paul Erhardt, T7 72-72 144 (E) Ed Justa, T7 73-71 144 (E) 1960 1 599 (+31) Pete Green, T3 73-71 146 (+4) *Durham, N.C. (3) 1961 2 596 (+20) Pete Green, T1 69-73 142 (-2) College Park, Md. (4) 1962 2 594 (+26) Abe Andes, T4 72-74 146 (+4) *Winston-Salem, N.C. (1) 1963 5 626 (+50) Tom Arnold, T7 152 (+8) Hot Springs, Va. (5) 1964 T3 753 (+33) Skip Tucker, T5 146 (+2) Columbia, S.C. (6) 1965 1 744 (+24) John Baldwin, 1 75-69 144 (E) Pinehurst, N.C. (7) 1966 3 800 (+80) David Robinson, T3 80-76 156 (+12) Pinehurst, N.C. (8) 1967 5 806 (+86) David Robinson, T14 78-80 158 (+14) Pinehurst, N.C. (7) 1968 4 771 (+51) Glen Staropoli, T4 148 (+4) Sanford, N.C. (9) 1969 6 790 (+70) Chip Donahue, T19 79-76 155 (+11) Cary, N.C. (10) 1970 T2 736 (+16) Jack Hooks, T10 144 (E) Pinehurst, N.C. (11) 1971 3 1512 (+72) Marty West, 1 72-72-73-70 287 (-1) Aiken, S.C. (12) 1972 4 1180 (+100) Lyton Perritt, T12 81-73-79 233 (+17) High Point, N.C (13) 1973 3 1138 (+58) Skip Dunaway, T5 76-77-70 223 (+7) Pinehurst, N.C. (11) 1974 2 1182 (+102) Pete Wallenborn, 3 228 (+12) Sanford, N.C. (14) 1975 3 1141 (+61) Johnny Elam, T9 74-75-76 225 (+9) Pinehurst, N.C. (11) 1976 4 1125 (+45) Kevin King, 13 73-77-71 221 (+5) Raleigh, N.C. (15) 1977 1 1084 (+4) Scott Humrickhouse, T2 72-68-69 209 (-7) Raleigh, N.C. (15) 1978 2 1109 (+29) John McGough, T2 72-70-76 218 (+2) Raleigh, N.C. (15) 1979 2 1123 (+43) Frank Fuhrer, 3 73-74-71 218 (+2) Greensboro, N.C. (16) 1980 4 299-294-289 882 (+18) Phil Bland, T9 219 (+3) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1981 1 289-292-290 871 (+7) John Spelman, 1 71-76-67 214 (-2) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1982 3 292-294-294 880 (+16) John Inman, 1 72-72-69 213 (-3) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1983 1 286-287-294 867 (+3) Davis Love III, T2 70-72-70 214 (-2) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1984 1 294-285-303 882 (+18) Davis Love III, 1 70-68-75 213 (-3) Pinehurst, N.C. (7) 1985 T3 280-294-284 858(-6) Davis Love III, T7 70-71-73 214 (-2) Greensboro, N.C. (18) 1986 1 286-277-298 861 (-3) John Hughes, 1 71-65-75 211 (-5) Greensboro, N.C. (18) 1987 4 283-292-295 870 (+6) Greg Parker, 1 70-69-71 210 (-6) Greensboro, N.C. (18) 1988 7 301-303-311 915 (+51) Peter Brennan, T6 71-76-76 223 (+7) Greensboro, N.C. (16) 1989 3 295-293-291 879 (+15) Tee Burton, T3 73-73-72 218 (+2) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1990 T3 294-290-294 878 (+14) Tee Burton, 6 71-70-73 214 (-3) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1991 2 282-285 567 (-9) Tee Burton, T4 70-71 141 (-3) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) Tom Scherrer, T4 68-73 141 (-3) 1992 4 287-282-291 860 (-4) Tom Scherrer, T7 72-70-69 211 (-5) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1993 7 304-294-289 887 (+23) Rob Bradley, T9 74-73-70 217 (+1) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17) 1994 2 294-287-292 873 (+9) Rob Bradley, T6 71-71-74 216 (E) Rocky Mount, N.C. (17 1995 1 293-283-273 849 (-15) Greg DiDonna, T4 75-69-68 212 (-4) New London, N.C. (19) Brian Brown, T4 70-71-71 212 (-4) 1996 1 290-284-286 860 (-4) Mark Wilson, 1 73-68-69 210 (-6) New London, N.C. (19) 1997 2 290-296-285 867 (+3) Mark Wilson, T3 72-74-71 217 (+1) Peachtree City, Ga. (20) 1998 4 280-294-277 851 (-13) Don Hill, 2 67-71-68 206 (-10) New London, N.C. (19) 1999 T2 287-292-294 873 (+9) Paul Daniel, T7 73-721-73 217 (+1) New London, N.C. (19) 2000 5 295-289-297 881 (+17) Max Harris, T8 74-69-73 217(+1) New London, N.C. (19) 2001 6 290-286-297 873 (+9) Ramon Bescansa, T18 75-70-74 219 (+3) Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (21) Johno Harris, T18 73-71-75 219(-3) 2002 5 283-285-294 862 (-2) Dustin Bray, 1 66-67-72 205 (-11) New London, N.C. (19) 2003 3 290-286-293 869 (+5) Richard Treis, 1 72-69-70 211 (-5) New London, N.C. (19) 2004 5 288-291-277 856 (-8) Dustin Bray, T7 70-74-67 211 (-5) New London, N.C. (19) 2005 8 314-305-287 906 (+42) Ted Smith, T13 77-73-71 221(+5) New London, N.C. (19) 2006 T1 278-276-279 833 (-31) Robert Riesen, T3 68-70-70 208 (-8) New London, N.C. (19) 2007 6 287-288-294 869 (+5) Martin Ureta, T5 69-70-74 213 (-3) New London, N.C. (19) 2008 3 282-285-279 846 (-18) Chase MacFarland, 2 68-72-67 207 (-9) New London, N.C. (19) 2009 T7 290-289-289 868 (+4) Kevin O Connell, T15 71-75-71 217(+1) New London, N.C. (19) Robert Riesen, T15 72-72-73 217 (+1) Chase MacFarland, T15 72-70-75 217 (+1) 2010 T9 297-284-297 878 (+14) Jack Fields, T15 73-70-72 215 (-1) New London, N.C. (19) 2011 T8 297-287-295 879 (+15) Michael McGowan, T10 73-70-71 214 (-2) New London, N.C. (19) 2012 7 282-287-298 867 (+3) Michael McGowan, T18 69-76-71 216 (E) New London, N.C. (19) 2013 7 292-288-289 869 (+5) Michael McGowan, 9 72-69-71 212 (-4) New London, N.C. (19) 2014 8 291-295-290 876 (+12) Brandon Dalinka, T14 71-71-72 214 (-2) New London, N.C. (19) 2015 5 293-282-279 854 (-10) Henry Do, T5 70-69-69 208 (-8) New London, N.C. (19) Course Key: 1- Old Town Club; 2- Finley Golf Course; 3- Duke University Golf Course; 4- University of Maryland Golf Course; 5- The Cascades Course; 6- Forest Lakes CC; 7- Pinehurst No. 2; 8- Country Club of North Carolina; 9- Quail Ridge GC; 10- MacGregor Downs; 11- Foxfire Golf & CC; 12- Midland Valley CC; 13- Willow Creek CC; 14- Carolina Trace; 15- North Ridge CC; 16- Cardinal GC; 17- Northgreen CC; 18- Bryan Park GC; 19- Old North State; 20- Whitewater CC; 21- Disney/Magnolia Par 72 except where noted with an asterisk (par 71) ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS Pete Green led UNC to the 1960 ACC team title and won individual honors a year later. Richard Theis won the 2003 ACC championship, UNC s 13th individual title. Robert Riesen finished third and led UNC to a share of the 1996 ACC team title. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 44
RECORD BOOK Best Rounds, UNC Year Round vs. Par Score 1. UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 2010 2-20 268 2. Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 2007 2-14 270 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 1991 1-18 270 4. Tar Heel Intercollegiate 2014 1-15 273 ACC Championship 2002 2-15 273 NCAA East Regional 1998 2-15 273 Cuscowilla Intercollegiate 1998 3-15 273 7. Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 1998 1-14 274 8. Franklin Street Partners Invitational 2004 2-13 275 Southern Intercollegiate 1998 2-13 275 Tar Heel Invitational 1986 3-13 275 Best Round to Par, UNC Year Round Score vs. Par 1. UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 2010 2 268-20 2. Tar Heel Intercollegiate 1991 1 270-18 3. Tar Heel Intercollegiate 2014 1 273-15 ACC Championship 2002 2 273-15 NCAA East Regional 1998 2 273-15 Cuscowilla Intercollegiate 1998 3 273-15 7. Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 2007 2 270-14 Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 1998 1 274-14 9. Franklin Street Partners Invitational 2004 2 275-13 Southern Intercollegiate 1998 2 275-13 Tar Heel Invitational 1986 3 275-13 Best 54-Holes, UNC Year Place vs. Par Score 1. Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 1998 1-33 831 2. Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 2007 6-20 832 3. UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 2010 1-31 833 ACC Championship 2006 T1-31 833 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 1991 1-31 833 6. Tar Heel Invitational 1986 1-27 837 7. Tar Heel Intercollegiate 2014 1-26 838 8. Franklin Street Partners Invitational 2004 1-25 839 9. Cuscowilla Intercollegiate 1998 1-23 841 Southern Intercollegiate 1985 1-23 841 Best 54 Holes to Par, UNC Year Place Score vs. Par 1. Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 1998 1 831-33 2. UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 2010 1 833-31 ACC Championship 2006 T1 833-31 Tar Heel Intercollegiate 1991 1 833-31 5. Tar Heel Invitational 1986 1 837-27 6. Tar Heel Intercollegiate 2014 1 838-26 7. Franklin Street Partners Invitational 2004 1 839-25 8. Southern Intercollegiate 1985 1 841-23 Cuscowilla Intercollegiate 1998 1 841-23 10. Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 2007 6 832-20 Palmetto Classic 1985 2 844-20 Best Individual Rounds Player Year Tournament Round To Par Score 1. Jack Fields 2009 UNCG Bridgestone 2-8 63 2. Patrick Barrett (I) 2008 Dogfight at Ford s Colony 2-8 64 Ramon Bescansa 2002 The Intercollegiate 2-8 64 Max Harris 1998 NCAA East Regional 2-8 64 Max Harris 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 3-8 64 Pat Moore 1991 Tar Heel 1-8 64 Pat Moore 1991 Carpet Capital 2-8 64 Frank Brooks 1951 vs. Duke (Hope Valley) -8 63 9. Ben Griffin 2014 Bridgestone Golf 2-7 65 William Register 2014 Primland 2-7 65 Henry Zaytoun III 2010 UNCG Bridgestone 2-7 65 Matt Raudenbush (I) 2008 Dogfight at Ford s Colony 1-7 65 Ross Bain 1998 Cuscowilla 3-7 65 Kurt Beck 1986 Tar Heel 3-7 65 Rob Bradley 1995 Puerto Rico 2-7 65 Rob Bradley 1995 Jerry Pate 1-7 65 Dustin Bray 2001 The Prestige 1-7 65 Dustin Bray 2003 Duke 2-7 65 Max Harris 2000 Schenkel E-Z-Go 1-7 65 John Hughes 1986 ACC 2-7 65 Brad Hyler 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 1-7 65 Jack Nicklaus II 1985 Imperial Lakes 1-7 65 Greg Parker 1986 Tar Heel 3-7 65 Greg Parker 1987 Oak Tree 2-7 65 Rob Simmons 1999 Golf World/Palmetto Dunes 1-7 65 Bryan Sullivan 1984 Kitty Hawk 1-7 65 Richard Treis 2003 The Intercollegiate 2-6 65 TAR HEELS Ramon Bescansa s 8-under 64 at the 2002 Intercollegiate is one of the best rounds in Tar Heel history Best Individual Rounds Against Par Name Year Tournament Rd. Score To Par 1. Patrick Barrett (I) 2008 Dogfight at Ford s Colony 2 64-8 Ramon Bescansa 2002 The Intercollegiate 2 64-8 Jack Fields 2009 UNCG Bridgestone 2 63-8 Max Harris 1998 NCAA East Regional 2 64-8 Max Harris 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 3 64-8 Pat Moore 1991 Tar Heel 1 64-8 Pat Moore 1991 Carpet Capital 2 64-8 Frank Brooks 1951 vs. Duke 63-8 9. Ben Griffin 2014 Bridgestone 2 65-7 William Register 2014 Primland 2 65-7 Henry Zaytoun III 2010 UNCG Bridgestone 2 65-7 Matt Raudenbush (I) 2008 Dogfight at Ford s Colony 1 65-7 Ross Bain 1998 Cuscowilla 3 65-7 Kurt Beck 1986 Tar Heel 3 65-7 Rob Bradley 1995 Puerto Rico 2 65-7 Rob Bradley 1995 Jerry Pate 1 65-7 Dustin Bray 2001 The Prestige 1 65-7 Dustin Bray 2003 Duke 2 65-7 Max Harris 2000 Schenkel E-Z-Go 1 65-7 John Hughes 1986 ACC 2 65-7 Brad Hyler 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 1 65-7 Jack Nicklaus II 1985 Imperial Lakes 1 65-7 Greg Parker 1986 Tar Heel 3 65-7 Greg Parker 1987 Oak Tree 2 65-7 Rob Simmons 1999 Golf World/Palmetto Dunes 1 65-7 Bryan Sullivan 1984 Kitty Hawk 1 65-7 Best Individual 54-Hole Tournament Scores Name Year Tournament Scores Par Total 1. William Register 2014 Primland 66-65-68-17 199 Kevin O Connell 2007 Jerry Pate 67-66-69-11 202 Brad Hyler 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 65-67-70-14 202 4. Michael McGowan 2010 UNCG Bridgestone 71-66-66-13 203 Dustin Bray 2001 The Prestige 65-71-67-13 203 Pat Moore 1991 Tar Heel 64-70-69-13 203 7. Ramon Bescansa 2002 The Intercollegiate 72-64-68-12 204 8. Ross Bain 1998 Cuscowilla 70-70-65-11 205 Dustin Bray 2002 ACC 66-67-72-11 205 Dustin Bray 2003 Seminole 67-71-67-11 205 Max Harris 2000 Schenkel E-Z-Go 70-65-70-11 205 Don Hill 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 66-67-72-11 205 Best Individual Tournament Scores Against Par Name Year Tournament Scores Total vs. Par 1. William Register 2014 Primland 66-65-68 199-17 John Inman 1984 NCAA 66-67-71-67 271-17 3. Patrick Barrett (I) 2008 Dogfight at Ford s Colony 66-64 130-14 Brad Hyler 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 65-67-70 202-14 5. Michael McGowan 2010 UNCG Bridgestone 71-66-66 203-13 Dustin Bray 2001 The Prestige 65-71-67 203-13 Pat Moore 1991 Tar Heel 64-70-69 203-13 9. Ramon Bescansa 2002 The Intercollegiate 72-64-68 204-12 10. Kevin O Connell 2007 Jerry Pate 67-66-69 202-11 Ross Bain 1998 Cuscowilla 70-70-65 205-11 Dustin Bray 2002 ACC 66-67-72 205-11 Dustin Bray 2003 Seminole 67-71-67 205-11 Max Harris 2000 Schenkel E-Z-Go 70-65-70 205-11 Don Hill 1998 Keswick Club Cavalier 66-67-72 205-11 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 45
NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL STROKE AVERAGE LEADERS YEAR PLAYER TOURN ROUNDS RDS. COUNTED PCT PAR -PAR 60s LOW STROKES AVG 2014-15 Ben Griffin 12 35 34 of 35.971 1 22 11 65 2487 71.06 2013-14 Brandon Dalinka 11 31 30 of 31.968 5 6 2 68 2284 73.68 2012-13 Michael McGowan 12 36 32 of 36.889 7 12 7 68 2600 72.22 2011-12 Michael McGowan 11 32 27 of 32.844 3 11 4 68 2354 73.56 2010-11 Michael McGowan 11 30 25 of 28.926 6 8 2 66 2185 72.83 2009-10 Jack Fields 10 30 27 of 30.900 5 9 5 63 2159 71.97 2008-09 Kevin O Connell 11 30 25 of 28.962 6 9 5 67 2167 72.23 2007-08 Kevin O Connell 11 32 30 of 32.938 7 14 10 66 2293 71.66 2006-07 Martin Ureta 13 40 37 of 39.949 7 17 7 66 2878 71.95 2005-06 Martin Ureta 13 39 38 of 39.974 9 17 7 66 2799 71.77 2004-05 Martin Ureta 13 38 34 of 35.971 3 13 7 66 2763 72.71 2003-04 Dustin Bray 13 38 35 of 38.921 2 12 4 65 2769 72.87 2002-03 Dustin Bray 12 36 34 of 36.944 8 17 12 67 2576 71.56 2001-02 Dustin Bray 14 42 40 of 42.952 4 21 12 65 3008 71.62 2000-01 Dustin Bray 13 37 35 of 37.946 5 11 4 67 2696 72.89 1999-00 Max Harris 11 33 33 of 33 1.000 1 18 10 65 2352 71.27 1998-99 Max Harris 11 33 30 of 33.909 5 13 4 64 2397 72.64 1997-98 Max Harris 14 42 36 of 40.900 5 17 12 64 3029 72.12 1996-97 Mark Wilson 14 41 39 of 41.951 4 15 5 66 2987 72.85 1995-96 Rob Bradley 13 36 34 of 36.944 6 9 3 65 2642 73.39 1994-95 Brian Brown 15 41 36 of 41.878 2 12 3 66 3027 73.83 1993-94 Rob Bradley 13 40 37 of 40.925 3 14 5 68 2926 73.15 1992-93 Lee McEntee 14 37 32 of 36.889 4 6 2 69 2749 74.30 1991-92 Pat Moore 14 37 34 of 37.919 64 2722 73.57 1990-91 Pat Moore 15 43 64 3107 72.26 1989-90 Pat Moore 14 42 68 3081 73.36 1988-89 Tee Burton 12 31 67 2282 73.61 1987-88 Jim Sowerwine 11 31 71 2327 75.06 1986-87 Greg Parker 13 38 65 2785 73.29 1985-86 Bryan Sullivan 13 37 67 2709 73.22 1984-85 Davis Love III 12 36 66 2603 72.31 1983-84 John Inman 10 32 66 2291 71.59 1982-83 Davis Love III 13 36 68 2574 71.50 1981-82 John Inman 12 34 69 2481 72.97 1980-81* John Spelman 11 32 67 2340 73.13 1979-80* Frank Fuhrer 9 26.5 67 1929 72.79 1978-79* Frank Fuhrer 8 25 69 1841 73.64 Statistics from 1981-82 through 2014-15 are combined stats for fall and spring schedules; 1978-79 through 1980-81 are spring statistics only RECORD BOOK Lowest Single-Season Stroke Average (since stats were recorded in 1978-79) 2014-15 Ben Griffin 12 35 34 of 35.971 1 22 11 65 2487 71.06 1999-00 Max Harris 11 33 33 of 33 1.000 1 18 10 65 2352 71.27 1982-83 Davis Love III 13 36 68 2574 71.50 2002-03 Dustin Bray 12 36 34 of 36.944 8 17 12 67 2576 71.56 1983-84 John Inman 10 32 66 2291 71.59 2001-02 Dustin Bray 14 42 40 of 42.952 4 21 12 65 3008 71.62 2014-15 William Register 12 35 32 of 35.914 5 17 11 65 2507 71.63 2007-08 Kevin O Connell 11 32 30 of 32.938 7 14 10 66 2293 71.66 2005-06 Martin Ureta 13 39 38 of 39.974 9 17 7 66 2799 71.77 2006-07 Martin Ureta 13 40 37 of 39.949 7 17 7 66 2878 71.95 2009-10 Jack Fields 10 30 27 of 30.900 5 9 5 63 2159 71.97 Pat Moore won six events and led the Tar Heels in scoring average in 1990, 1991 and 1992. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 46 Martin Ureta is one of two Tar Heels to have two of the top 10 single-season stroke averages in Carolina history. Ben Griffin s 71.06 stroke average is the best single-season figure in UNC history.
TEAM TITLES Year Event Round Total To Par 1927-28: State Intercollegiate 1928-29: State Intercollegiate 1929-30: State Intercollegiate 1931-32: Southern Intercollegiate 1934-35: Southern Intercollegiate 1946-47: Southern Conference, Winston-Salem, N.C. 585 1950-51: Sandhills Intercollegiate 1951-52: Southern Conference, Winston-Salem, N.C. 586 1952-53: Southern Conference, Winston-Salem, N.C. 579 1955-56: ACC Championship, Winston-Salem, N.C. 574-2 1959-60: ACC Championship, Durham, N.C. 599 +23 1964-65: ACC Championship, Pinehurst, N.C. 744 +24 1972-73: Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Invitational 1974-75: Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Invitational 872 +8 1975-76: UNC Charlotte (N.C.) Invitational 1975-76: Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Invitational 1976-77: ACC Championship, Raleigh, N.C. 1084 +4 1977-78: Duke Fall Invitational, Durham, N.C. 1131 1978-79: Methodist Invitational 1978-79: Big Four Tournament (multiple locations) 1978-79: Palmetto Classic, Orangeburg, S.C. 1978-79: Pinehurst (N.C.) Intercollegiate 374-383-380 1137 +57 1980-81: Tar Heel Invitational, Chapel Hill 373-363-361 1091 +11 1980-81: ACC Championship, Rocky Mount, N.C. 289-292-290 871 +7 1980-81: Rolex-Southern Intercollegiate, Athens, Ga. 292-289-290 871 1981-82: Guilford Intercollegiate, Greensboro, N.C. 599 1982-83: Wolfpack Invitational, Raleigh, N.C. 292-288-302 880 +16 1982-83: Augusta (Ga.) College/Forest Hills Invitational 290-286-287 863-1 1982-83: John Ryan Memorial, Durham, N.C. 304-292-305 901 +49 1982-83: Andy Bean-Grenelefe, Haines City, Fla. 899 +35 1982-83: Big Four, Pinehurst, N.C. (one day tournament, beat Wake Forest by 10 strokes) 1982-83: Tar Heel-Michelob Invitational, Chapel Hill 282-289-287 858-6 1982-83: ACC Championship, Rocky Mount, N.C. 286-287-294 867 +3 1983-84: Augusta (Ga.) College/Forest Hills Invitational 282-288-297 867 +3 1983-84: John Ryan Memorial, Durham, N.C. 287-289-300 876 +24 1983-84: Tar Heel Invitational, Chapel Hill 281-288-286 855-9 1983-84: ACC Championship, Pinehurst, N.C. 294-285-303 882 +18 1984-85: Kitty Hawk (N.C.) Intercollegiate 277-288 565-3 1984-85: Hilton Head (S.C.) Intercollegiate 293-300-290 883 +19 1984-85: Imperial Lakes Classic, Lakeland, Fla. 282-274-285 841-23 1984-85: Gamecock Intercollegiate, Columbia, S.C. 291-296-292 879 +15 1984-85: Southeastern Intercollegiate, Montgomery, Ala. 287-288-289 864 E 1984-85: Tar Heel Invitational, Chapel Hill 285-291-283 859-5 1985-86: John Ryan Memorial, Durham, N.C. 288-279 567 1985-86: Tar Heel Invitational, Chapel Hill 280-282-275 837-27 1985-86: ACC Championship, Greensboro, N.C. 286-277-298 861-3 1986-87: Tar Heel Invitational, Chapel Hill 289-287-285 861-3 1988-89: Old Dominion/Sea Scape, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 286-296 582 +6 1988-89: College of Charleston Inv., Kiawah, S.C. 286-296 582-19 1988-89: Pepsi/USF Invitational, Tampa, Fla. 286-292-289 867 +3 1990-91: Jack Nicklaus Collegiate Inv., Dublin, Ohio 38 points 1990-91: Carpet Capital Classic, Rocky Face, Ga. 282-287-308 877 +13 1984 ACC Champions (l-r) Head Coach Devon Brouse, Bryan Sullivan, Davis Love III, Todd Thiele, Kurt Beck and John Inman. TAR HEELS Carolina won the 2015 Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra, Fla. (l-r) Head Coach Andrew Sapp, Ben Griffin, Henry Do, Brandon Dalinka, William Register, Associate Head Coach Andrew DiBitetto and Carter Jenkins. Year Event Round Total To Par 1990-91: Ping/American Intercollegiate, Chapel Hill (Governors Club) 280-292-303 875 +11 1990-91: Tar Heel Intercollegiate, Chapel Hill 270-278-285 833-29 1991-92: Cleveland Classics/Augusta (Ga.) College 297-285-288 870 +6 1992-93: Pfeiffer College/Uwharrie Point (N.C.) Inv. 302-292 594 +18 1992-93: Persimmon Ridge, Louisville, Ky. 301-302 603 +37 1992-93: UCF Golf Classic, Orlando, Fla. 297-297-302 896 +32 1992-93: John Ryan Iron Duke Classic, Durham, N.C. 299-293 592 +16 1993-94: Colorado/Fox Acres Invitational, Red Feather Lakes, Colo. 283-284-288 855 +3 1994-95: BellSouth Mobility Golf Classic, Orlando, Fla. 287-283-286 856-8 1994-95: The PING Intercollegiate, Cary, N.C. 284-289-286 859-5 1994-95: ACC Championship, New London, N.C. 293-283-273 849-15 1995-96: ACC Championship, New London, N.C. 290-284-286 860-4 1995-96: Liberty University/Waters Edge Intercollegiate, Penhook, Va. 285-284 569-7 1996-97: Keswick Club Cavalier Classic, Keswick, Va. 285-283-277 845-7 1996-97: Missouri Bluffs Intercollegiate, St. Charles, Mo. 290-285-277 852 E 1997-98: Black & Decker Duke Classic, Durham, N.C. 292-296 588 +12 1997-98: Puerto Rico Golf Classic, San Juan, P.R. 297-289-289 875 +11 1997-98: Seminole Classic, Tallahassee, Fla. 292-291-297 880 +16 1997-98: Cuscowilla Intercollegiate, Eatonton, Ga. 287-281-273 841 +1 1998-99: Keswick Club Cavalier Classic, Keswick, Va. 274-277-280 831-21 1998-99: Duke Golf Classic, Durham, N.C. 291-291-282 864 E 1998-99: UNC Charlotte Birkdale Classic, Huntersville, N.C. 287-286-289 862-2 2001-02: Seminole Intercollegiate, Tallahassee, Fla. 286-297-292 875 +11 2002-03: Seminole Intercollegiate, Tallahassee, Fla. 285-279-285 849-15 2002-03: Birkdale Collegiate Classic, Huntersville, N.C. 291-281 573-3 2003-04: Franklin Street Partners, Chapel Hill 288-298-289 875 +11 2003-04: Duke Classic, Durham, N.C. 292-284-292 868 +4 2004-05: Franklin Street Partners, Chapel Hill 288-275-276 839-25 2005-06: Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational, Statesboro, Ga. 291-278-288 857-7 2005-06: ACC Championship, New London, N.C. 278-276-279 833-31 2006-07: International Collegiate, St. Andrews, Scotland 279-289-287 855-9 2007-08: Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges, Jonesborough, Tenn. 289-280-283 852-12 2009-10: Maryland Intercollegiate, Cambridge, Md. 280-286-283 849-3 2009-10: Wolfpack Intercollegiate, Raleigh, N.C. 298-280-282 860 +8 2010-11: UNCG Bridgestone, Greensboro, N.C. 280-268-285 833-31 2012-13: Wolfpack Intercollegiate, Raleigh, N.C. 287-291-276 854-10 2012-13: Irish Creek Collegiate, Kannapolis, N.C. 282-285-292 859 +7 2013-14: Bridgestone Golf Collegiate, Greensboro, N.C. 288-283 571-5 2014-15: Tar Heel Intercollegiate, Chapel Hill 273-277-288 838-26 2014-15: Bridgestone Golf Collegiate, Greensboro, N.C. 288-280-281 849-15 2014-15: Sea Best Invitational, Ponte Vedra, Fla. 288-296-289 873 +33 Most Tournaments Won, Single-Season 7 1982-83 6 1984-85 5 1978-79 4 1997-98 4 1990-91 4 1983-84 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 47
NORTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL TITLES 1975-76: Kevin King and Bryan Beymer, Furman Four Ball Bill Buttner, UNC Charlotte Invitational Johnny Elam, Pinehurst Intercollegiate John McGough, Palmetto Classic Jeff Fleishman, Sea Scape Intercollegiate 1976-77: Scott Humrickhouse and Steve Smith, Furman Four Ball 1977-78: Steve Smith, Duke Fall Invitational 72-75-69 216 Greg Parker won five college events three as a sophomore in 1985 and two, including the ACC title, in 1987 1978-79: Frank Fuhrer, Guilford Intercollegiate David Whitfield, Big Four Tournament Steve Smith, Camp Lejeune Invitational 1979-80: Kelly Clair, Methodist Invitational Frank Fuhrer, Iron Duke Intercollegiate 67-67-71 207-6 1980-81: John Inman, Methodist Invitational Jack Nicklaus, Campbell Invitational John Spelman, ACC Championship 71-76-67 214-2 1981-82: John Spelman, Guilford Invitational John Inman, ACC Championship 72-72-69 213-3 1982-83: Davis Love III, Wolfpack Invitational 76-69-73 218 +2 John Inman, Forest Hills Invitational 73-67-71 211-5 Jack Nicklaus, Campbell Invitational Billy Plyler, Big Four Tournament 69 69-3 1983-84: John Inman, Augusta College Invitational 66-70-75 211-5 Davis Love III, Andy Bean-Grenelefe Intercollegiate 70-75-69 214-2 Davis Love III, Hargrove B. Davis Memorial 72-73-69 214-2 Davis Love III, ACC Championship 70-68-75 213-3 John Inman, NCAA Tournament 66-67-71-67 271-17 1984-85: Greg Parker, Kitty Hawk Intercollegiate 70-69 139^ -3 Davis Love III, Sun Bowl Invitational 70-72-70 212-4 Davis Love III, Palmetto Classic 70-67-70 207^ -3 Greg Parker, Gamecock Intercollegiate 75-71-70 216 E Greg Parker, Tar Heel Invitational 69-68-72 209-7 1928-29: Meade Willis, State Intercollegiate 1930-31: Joe Adams, State Intercollegiate 1932-33: Alan Smith, State Intercollegiate 1933-34 : Erwin Laxton, Southern Conference 1934-35: Wilson Coffin, State Intercollegiate Erwin Laxton, Southern Conference 148 1940-41: P.V. Severin, Pinehurst Intercollegiate 1946-47: Dick Doeschler, Southern Conference 142 1948-49: Harvie Ward, NCAA Championship match play 1949-50: Harvie Ward, Southern Conference 138 1951-52 : Tom Langley, Southern Conference 142 1952-53 : Jim Ferree, Southern Conference 140 1955-56: Mickey Gallagher, Azalea Tournament Buzzy Basinger, ACC Championship 68-71 139 +3 1957-58: Bill Thornton, ACC Championship 71-71 142 E 1960-61: Pete Green, ACC Championship 69-73 142-2 1964-65: John Baldwin, ACC Championship 75-69 144 E 1970-71: Marty West, ACC Championship 72-72-73-70 287-1 1973-74: Mark Andrew, Camp Lejeune Invitational 1974-75: Billy Varn, Atlantic Christian-Campbell Invitational Bill Buttner, Camp Lejeune Invitational 1985-86: John Hughes, John Ryan Memorial Invitational 71-67 138-4 John Hughes, Palmetto Classic 71-70-67 208^ -2 Bryan Sullivan, Gamecock Invitational 69-69 138-6 John Hughes, ACC Championship 71-65-75 211-5 Kurt Beck, Tar Heel Invitational 71-69-65 205-11 1986-87: John Hughes, John Ryan Memorial Invitational 70-69 139-3 Greg Parker, Iron Duke Classic 67-72-71 210-3 Greg Parker, ACC Championship 70-69-71 210-6 John Hughes, Omni/Virginia Invitational 70-70-77 217 +1 1988-89: Tee Burton, Old Dominion/Sea Scape Collegiate 67-72 139-5 Pat Moore, College of Charleston Invitational 69-76-70 215-1 Tee Burton, Cavalier Classic 71-70-73 214-2 1989-90: Tee Burton, Iron Duke Classic 70-74-71 215^ -1 Tee Burton, Cavalier Classic 70-71-69 210-6 Pat Moore, ECU Greenbrier Intercollegiate* 72-67-70 209-7 1990-91: Pat Moore, Budget/Central Florida Classic 70-73-73 216 E Pat Moore, Tar Heel Intercollegiate 64-70-69 203-13 Bill Smith, Ping/American Intercollegiate 67-72-74 213-3 1991-92: Pat Moore, Carpet Capital Classic 70-64-74 208-8 David Wood, Hargrove B. Davis Memorial* (fall) 65-72 137-7 Pat Moore, Jack Nicklaus Collegiate Invitational 72 72 E Steve Albright, Lonnie D. Small Intercollegiate* (spring) 69-73-72 214-2 1992-93: Hunter Grove, Jack Nicklaus Collegiate Invitational 76-72-76 224 +8 Lee McEntee, Persimmon Ridge Intercollegiate 74-74 148 +4 Lee McEntee, Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational 72-73 145 +1 1993-94: Greg DiDonna, Cheerwine Challenge of the Carolinas* 71-72 143-1 1994-95: Lee McEntee, Jack Nicklaus Collegiate Invitational 70-76-76 222 +6 Bobby Murray, Pfeiffer/Uhwarrie Point Intercollegiate* 72-71 143-1 Mark Wilson, Hargrove B. Davis Memorial* 74-68-73 215-1 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 48
INDIVIDUAL TITLES TAR HEELS Ben Griffin and William Register each won two tournaments as freshmen in 2014-15. They were the first Tar Heels to win twice as a freshman since Lee McEntee in 1992-93. 1995-96: Paul Daniel, Pfeiffer/Uhwarrie Point Intercollegiate* 69-74 143-1 Rob Bradley, Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 68-72 140-4 Rob Bradley, Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate 65-74-71 210-6 Mark Wilson, ACC Championship 73-68-69 210-6 Lee McEntee, Liberty University/Waters Edge Intercollegiate 70-69 139-5 1997-98: Max Harris, Black & Decker Duke Golf Classic 70-69 139-5 Ross Bain, Seminole Classic 69-75-70 214-2 Whitten Meares, Tom O Briant Memorial* Ross Bain, Cuscowilla Intercollegiate 70-70-65 205-5 1998-99: Brad Hyler, Keswick Club Cavalier Classic 65-67-70 202-11 Whitten Meares, Lonnie D. Small Intercollegiate* 71-72 143-1 1999-2000: Max Harris, The Ridges Intercollegiate 71-69-71 211-5 Johno Harris, NCWC Don Scalf/Texas Steak Invitational* 75-71 146 +2 2001-02: Dustin Bray, The Prestige 65-71-67 203-13 Dustin Bray, ACC Championship 66-67-72 205-11 2002-03: Dustin Bray, The International Collegiate 72-68-68 208-8 Dustin Bray, The Ridges Intercollegiate 72-71-72 215-1 Dustin Bray, Seminole Intercollegiate 67-71-67 205-11 Ramon Bescansa, Birkdale Collegiate Classic 69-68 137-7 Richard Treis, ACC Championship 72-69-70 211-5 2003-04: Dustin Bray, Franklin Street Partners Invitational 70-74-69 213-3 Dustin Bray, Duke Golf Classic 71-65-71 207-9 (Bray is the last Tar Heel to win consecutive tournaments) Dustin Bray holds the UNC career record for victories with seven. The Asheboro, N.C., native won seven different events and is the most recent Tar Heel to win in consecutive starts. He also owns the UNC record for ACC Championship play at 11-under 205 in 2002. 2004-05: Martin Ureta, Duke Fall Classic 71-73-66 210-6 2005-06: Martin Ureta, Adams Cup of Newport 71-76-69 216 E 2008-09: Patrick Barrett, Dogfight at Ford s Colony (Ind.) 66-64 130-14 Philip Chauncey, Duke Coca-Cola Collegiate (Ind.) 74-71-69 214 +1 2009-10: Henry Zaytoun III, Maryland Intercollegiate 66-72-68 206-7 2012-13: Clark Palmer, Rod Myers Duke Invitational (tie) 69-70-70 209-7 Brandon Dalinka, Wolfpack Intercollegiate 73-71-66 210-6 2013-14: Bailey Patrick, Carpet Capital Collegiate (tie) 68-69-70 207-9 Henry Do, Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 68-71 139-5 2014-15: Ben Griffin, Tar Heel Intercollegiate 67-69-70 206-10 William Register, Primland Collegiate Invitational 66-65-68 199-17 Ben Griffin, Bridgestone Golf Collegiate 74-65-67 206-10 William Register, Liberty Spring Invitational (tie) 67-70-76 213-3 Most Tournaments Won, Career 7 Dustin Bray 6 Davis Love III 6 Pat Moore 5 John Inman 5 Greg Parker 5 John Hughes * B-Team Tournament ^ Won in a Playoff Tar Heel Superlatives in ACC Championship Play Low 18 Holes: 65 John Hughes, 1986 2nd rd.; 66 Bobby Murray, 1995 3rd rd.; 66 Ted Smith, 2006 3rd rd.; 66 Chase McFarland, 2006 2nd rd.; 66 Dustin Bray, 2002 1st rd. Low 36-Holes, Tournament: 139 Buzzy Basinger, 1956 Low 54-Holes, Tournament: 205 Dustin Bray, 2002; 206 Don Hill, 1998; 208 Henry Do, 2015; 208 Robert Riesen, 2006; 208 Max Harris, 1998 Lowest Final Round: 66 Bobby Murray, 1995 3rd rd.; 66 Ted Smith, 2006 3rd rd. Low 54 Holes to Par: -11 Dustin Bray, 2002; -10 Don Hill, 1998; -9 Chase McFarland, 2008; -8 Henry Do, 2015; -8 Kevin O Connell, 2008; -8 Robert Riesen, 2006; -8 Max Harris, 1998 All Players Under Par, Tournament: 2006 (-8 Robert Riesen; -7 Ted Smith; -6 Chase McFarland; -4 Martina Ureta; -3 Jonathan Jackson) Low UNC Round: 273 3rd rd. 1995; 276 2nd rd. 2006; 277 3rd rd. 2004; 277 3rd rd. 1998; 277 2nd rd. 1986 Low UNC Score, 54 Holes: 833 in 2006; 846 in 2008; 849 in 1995; 851 in 1998; 854 in 2015 Low UNC Score to Par, 54 Holes: -31 in 2006; -18 in 2008; -15 in 1995; -13 in 1998; -11 in 1991 CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 49
NORTH CAROLINA Bill Williamson 1953 NCAA 2nd Place All-America Ed Justa 1960 ACC Champions All-America FRED HASKINS AWARD NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1984 John Inman ALL-AMERICA 1949 Harvie Ward 1953 Bill Williamson 1958 Bill Thornton 1960 Pete Green Ed Justa 1962 Pete Green 1965 Steve Robbins (HM) 1966 Steve Robbins (HM) 1967 Steve Robbins 1970 Marty West 1971 Marty West 1978 John McGough 1979 John McGough, Frank Furhrer (HM) 1980 Frank Fuhrer (HM) 1981 Frank Furhrer, John Spelman 1982 John Inman 1983 John Inman, Davis Love III 1984 John Inman, Davis Love III 1985 Davis Love III, Greg Parker 1986 John Hughes, Bryan Sullivan 1987 John Hughes, Greg Parker 1989 Neal Sullivan (HM) 1990 Neal Sullivan, Tee Burton (HM) 1991 Tee Burton, Pat Moore, John Aber (HM), Tom Scherrer (HM) 1993 Rob Bradley (HM), Lee McEntee (HM) 1996 Rob Bradley. Mark Wilson (HM) 1997 Mark Wilson, Ross Bain (HM) 1998 Max Harris, Don Hill (HM) 1999 Max Harris, Don Hill 2000 Max Harris, Brad Hyler (HM) 2002 Dustin Bray, Ramon Bescansa (HM) 2003 Dustin Bray, Richard Treis (HM) 2004 Dustin Bray (HM) 2005 Martin Ureta (HM) 2006 Martin Ureta 2007 Martin Ureta 2008 Kevin O Connell 2015 Ben Griffin (HM) (HM) Honorable Mention Three-Time All-Americas John Inman (1982, 1983, 1984) Davis Love III (1983, 1984, 1985) Max Harris (1998, 1999, 2000) Two-Time All-Americas Pete Green (1960, 1962) Marty West (1970, 1971) John McGough (1978, 1979) Greg Parker (1985, 1987) John Hughes (1986, 1987) Dustin Bray (2002, 2003) Martin Ureta (2006, 2007) ALL-ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE 1975 Bill Sibbick 1976 Johnny Elam 1977 Bill Buttner, Kevin King, John McGough 1978 Kevin King, John McGough 1979 Frank Fuhrer, John McGough 1980 Frank Fuhrer 1981 John Spelman, Frank Fuhrer 1982 John Inman, Bill Plyler 1983 John Inman, Davis Love III 1984 John Inman, Davis Love III 1985 Davis Love III, Greg Parker 1986 Kurt Beck, John Hughes, Bryan Sullivan 1987 John Hughes, Greg Parker 1989 Tee Burton 1990 Tee Burton, Pat Moore 1991 Tee Burton, Pat Moore 1992 Pat Moore 1993 Lee McEntee 1994 Rob Bradley 1995 Brian Brown, Bobby Murray ALL-AMERICA ALL-ACC John Hughes earned All-America and All-ACC honors in 1986 and 1987 and was a five-time winner. 1996 Rob Bradley, Mark Wilson 1997 Lee McEntee, Mark Wilson 1998 Max Harris, Don Hill 1999 Max Harris, Don Hill 2000 Max Harris 2001 Dustin Bray 2002 Dustin Bray 2003 Ramon Bescansa, Dustin Bray, Richard Treis 2004 Dustin Bray 2005 Martin Ureta 2006 Robert Riesen, Martin Ureta 2007 Martin Ureta 2008 Kevin O Connell 2009 Kevin O Connell 2010 Jack Fields 2015 Ben Griffin Four-Time All-ACC Dustin Bray (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) Three-Time All-ACC John McGough (1977, 1978, 1979) Frank Fuhrer (1979, 1980, 1981) John Inman (1982, 1983, 1984) Davis Love III (1983, 1984, 1985) Tee Burton (1989, 1990, 1991) Max Harris (1998, 1999, 2000) Pat Moore (1990, 1991, 1992) ACC 50TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM Tee Burton (1987-91) Frank Fuhrer (1977-81) Max Harris (1996-2000) John Inman (1980-84) Davis Love III (1982-85) Tom Scherrer (1989-92) Max Harris is one of three Tar Heels to earn All-America honors three times and one of eight to receive All-ACC honors at least three times Kevin King (front) was a two-time All-ACC player. John McGough is the only Tar Heel with two top-5 finishes in NCAA Championship action. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 50
TEAM AWARDS TAR HEELS Most Improved Mike McLeod Award Andy Hacskaylo Award Ed Kenney Award Player Overall Contributions Low Average Attitude, Academics, Athletics 1980 Todd McGrew Frank Fuhrer 1981 John Spelman Frank Fuhrer 1982 Bill Plyler Billy Williford 1983 Bryan Sullivan Davis Love III 1984 John Inman John Inman 1985 Jack Nicklaus II Davis Love III 1986 Bryan Sullivan John Hughes Bryan Sullivan 1987 Gene Holland Greg Parker Greg Parker 1988 Peter Brennan Tee Burton Jim Sowerwine 1989 Brendan Kennedy Tee Burton Tee Burton 1990 Pat Moore Tee Burton Pat Moore 1991 Bill Smith Tee Burton Pat Moore 1992 Steve Albright Bill Smith Pat Moore 1993 Bobby Murray Bill Smith Lee McEntee 1994 Brian Brown Lee McEntee Rob Bradley 1995 Greg DiDonna Mark Wilson Brian Brown 1996 Ross Bain Rob Bradley Mark Wilson 1997 Ted Haley Lee McEntee Mark Wilson 1998 Don Hill Ross Bain Max Harris 1999 Paul Daniel Don Hill Max Harris 2000 Max Harris Paul Daniel Max Harris 2001 Johno Harris Ramon Bescansa Dustin Bray Richard Treis 2002 Brad Moldin Jeremy Elliott Dustin Bray Bob Cherry 2003 Richard Treis Ramon Bescansa Dustin Bray Richard Tries 2004 Ted Smith Martin Ureta Dustin Bray Doug Kingston 2005 Doug Kingston Fernando Figueroa Martin Ureta Barden Berry 2006 Barden Berry Ted Smith Martin Ureta Josh Moore 2007 Reed Darsie Josh Moore Martin Ureta Barden Berry 2008 Reed Darsie Barden Berry Kevin O Connell Chase MacFarland 2009 Henry Zaytoun III Robert Riesen Kevin O Connell Matt Raudenbush 2010 Matt Raudenbush Michael McGowan Jack Fields Henry Zaytoun III 2011 Matt Raudenbush Michael McGowan Michael McGowan Henry Zaytoun III 2012 Patrick Barrett Patrick Barrett Michael McGowan Bailey Patrick 2013 Bailey Patrick Andy Sajevic Michael McGowan Reeves Zaytoun 2014 Robert Register Andy Sajevic Michael McGowan Reeves Zaytoun 2015 Henry Do Ben Griffin Ben Griffin Ben Griffin Henry Do 2015 Most Improved Lee McEntee led UNC in scoring in 1993 and was a two-time recipient of the Mike McLeod Award for his contributions to the program. Kevin O Connell led the Tar Heels in scoring average in 2008 and 2009 and earned All-America honors in 08. Michael McGowan is one of two players (with Dustin Bray) to lead UNC in scoring average for four seasons. Ben Griffin won team awards in 2015 for overall contributions to the program, low scoring and the Ed Kenney Award for academics, golf and positive attitude. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 51
NORTH CAROLINA PGA Tour Highlights United States Ryder Cup captain in 2012 and 2016 Has won 21 PGA Tour events including the 1997 PGA Championship, the 1992 and 2000 PLAYERS, 2001 and 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Ams and 1987, 1991, 1992 and 2003 MCI Heritage Classics Won 2015 Wyndham Championship in Greensboro Became the third-oldest player to win a PGA Tour event Only player to win PGA Tour events in 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s Wyndham win came 28 years, 4 months, 4 days after first PGA Tour win in 1987, the third-longest span in history Played on six U.S. Ryder Cup and six Presidents Cup teams Won four World Cup of Golf titles with Fred Couples 2008 Payne Stewart Award recipient DAVIS LOVE III RYDER CUP CAPTAIN UNC Highlights Three-time All-America and All-ACC (1983, 1984, 1985) Played on 1985 United States Walker Cup team Won six collegiate titles, including 1984 ACC Championship, and the 1984 North & South Amateur Posted two top-10s in the NCAA Championship ACC s 50th Anniversary Men s Golf team CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 52
MARK WILSON PGA PROFESSIONAL TAR HEELS PGA Tour Highlights Five-time winner 2007 The Honda Classic, 2009 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii, 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open and 2012 Humana Challenge Has 32 top-10 finishes (as of 8/25/15) Beat Jason Dufner in a playoff to win Phoenix in 2011 Second to Zach Johnson at the 2009 Valero Texas Open, third at the 2012 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships, tied for third at the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational, tied for third at the 2009 Memorial behind Tiger Woods, tied for third at the 2003 Valero Texas Open, fourth at the 2003 HP Classic of New Orleans Made seven straight birdies in the 2007 Memorial, the longest birdie streak on Tour that season Career-best No. 22 in the FedEx Cup and 19th on money list in 2011 UNC Highlights Earned honorable mention All-America, Golf Coaches Association of America Scholar-Athlete and All-ACC honors in 1996 and 1997 1996 ACC champion and tied for third place in 1997 First ACC player to win the Ben Hogan Award for academic and athletic excellence ACC Honor Roll in each of his four academic years CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 53
NORTH CAROLINA The University of North Carolina established the Carolina Order of Merit in 1991 to honor former players, coaches, administrators and friends who have distinguished themselves in the game and for their overall contributions to the UNC golf program. Jim Ferree and Harvie Ward were the first inductees. Ceremonies take place each fall at the Executive Cup Golf Tournament banquet. DONNA ANDREWS (2003) Played at UNC from 1986-89 Second-team All-America Third at the 1989 NCAA Championship, the highest finish ever by a Tar Heel Two-time champion of North and South Amateur Member of ACC s 50th Anniversary Team Six-time winner on LPGA Tour, including 1994 Nabisco Dinah Shore Top three in two U.S. Opens Played twice in Solheim Cup Past president of the LPGA. DICK BADDOUR (2011) Director of Athletics for 15 years from 1997-2011 Under his direction, the Tar Heels won 13 national championships and 66 ACC championships, more than any other school during that time UNC had nine top-10 finishes in the Directors Cup in his last 10 years Worked at the University for 45 years. DEVON BROUSE (2013) Director of golf and men s golf coach for 21 years from 1978-98 Had 10 top 10s and 17 top 20s at the NCAA Championships and won six ACC titles Three-time ACC Coach of the Year Coached an NCAA champion, six ACC individual champions, 18 All-Americas (32 awards) and 20 All- ACC players (36 awards) Inducted in the Golf Coaches Association of America s Hall of Fame in 2009. WOODY DURHAM (2007) Voice of the Tar Heels served as master of ceremonies at the Executive Cup since 1976 North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year 13 times Curt Gowdy Award winner for electronic media by the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015 North Carolina Sports Order of Merit inductees Davis Love III and Devon Brouse Hall of Fame inductee Co-chair of the Carolina Kids Classic, which raises money for the Ronald McDonald House, the UNC Children s Hospital and the Childhood Trust. CHUCK ERICKSON (1992) Golf coach 1935-61 and director of athletics from 1952-68 Won five conference championships and placed second and fourth in the 1953 and 1960 NCAA Tournaments Coached NCAA champion Harvie Ward and All-Americas Bill Williamson and Bill Thornton Helped form the ACC and construct Finley Golf Course North Carolina Sports and Helms Hall of Fame inductee. The 1953 Tar Heels placed second at the NCAA Championships led by Bill Williamson (second from left) and Jim Ferree (far right. ORDER OF MERIT JIM FERREE (1991) Played at UNC from 1951-1953 Won the 1953 Southern Conference championship Pine Bluff, N.C., native, he played on the PGA Tour from 1956-1966, winning the 1958 Vancouver Centennial Fixture on the Senior Tour where he won the 1986 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1991 Bell Atlantic Classic. A.E. FINLEY & THE FINLEY FOUNDATION (2002) A.E. Finley was largely responsible for the original construction of Finley Golf Course which opened in 1949 The Finley Foundation remains an integral part of the Executive Cup Golf Tournament which is a fixture on the schedule each year. BOBBY GALLOWAY (1993) Team captain in 1960 when Carolina won the ACC Championship and finished fourth at NCAAs Reached the quarterfinals that year in the NCAA Championship Carolinas PGA champion in 1971, won the North Carolina Open in 1972 and the National PGA Club Pro title in 1976 Carolinas Professional Golfer of the Year in 1976 Regained his amateur status in 1980 and won 10 times. DOT GUNNELLS (1994) UNC s women s coach from 1974-1993 NGCA Hall of Famer National coach of the year in 1993, ACC Coach of the Year in 1984 and won the NGCA s Gladys Palmer Award for contributions to golf outside the normal coaching responsibilities Had 11 top 25s, placed eighth at the NCAA Championship three times (1989, 92 and 93), won the ACC in 1992 and coached five All-Americas. JOHN INMAN (1996) 1984 NCAA champion and National Player of the Year ACC champion in 1982 Three-time All-America who won five events and led UNC to three straight top 10s at NCAAs Won two PGA events in 12 years on Tour UNC head coach for 13 years In 2006, became the first to win the ACC title as both a player and coach Coached UNC to three top-10 finishes at NCAAs. ED KENNEY (1994) Head coach from 1961-72 and head pro at Finley for 27 years His teams 1984 NCAA champion won more than 71 percent of their John Inman matches, finished 12th at the 1962 NCAA Championship and won an ACC title in 1965 Coached three individual ACC medalists. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 54
Courtesy The Professional Golfers Association of America ORDER OF MERIT Davis Love III played in six Ryder Cups. In 2016, Love will captain the United States team for the second time in five years. DAVIS LOVE III (1997) Three-time All-America and six-time collegiate event winner from 1983-85 Only Tar Heel with two top 10s in NCAA play ACC champion in 1984 Helped lead UNC to 17 team titles and two top 10s at NCAAs Selected to the 1985 Walker Cup team 21- time PGA Tour winner, including the 1997 PGA and two PLAYERS titles PGA Rookie of the Year in 1986 Six-time Ryder Cup player and two-time Ryder Cup captain. ROGER PERRY (2001) Friend and supporter of the Carolina golf program Served as chairman of Carolina s Executive Cup Golf Tournament for three years and was co-chairman of the fundraising campaign for the redesign and construction of UNC Finley Golf Course and the Chapman Center A real estate developer and president of East West Partners Management Company, Inc. HARVIE WARD (1991) Played at UNC from 1947-1950 Carolina s first All-America and NCAA champion in 1949 Won the 1948 North and South Amateur beating Arnold Palmer, former U.S. Amateur Champion Dick Chapman and international star Frank Stranahan Won the 1950 Southern Conference, the 1952 British Amateur, the 1954 Canadian Amateur and the 1955 and 1956 U.S. Amateurs Had two top 10s in the Masters and was seventh in 1955 U.S. Open. BILL WILLIAMSON (1992) Played at Carolina s from 1951-1953 Runner-up in the 1953 NCAA Tournament and led UNC to second place Former chair of the Executive Cup 1949 NCAA champion Harvie Ward In 2004, the men s and women s practice facility was named the Williamson Golf Team Practice Facility A successful businessman in Charlotte, he was co-chairman for the renovation of UNC Finley Golf Course. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS TAR HEELS Carolina Men s Golf is privileged to have 28 endowed scholarships that assist Coach Sapp in administering the program. The endowed scholarships fund grant-in-aids that help Tar Heel student-athletes attend one of the nation s premier universities and athletic programs. The Tar Heels extend their sincerest gratitude to these outstanding supporters of Carolina and collegiate golf. Scholarship Name (Donor) Garza Baldwin Jr. (Georgia Baldwin) James S. Belk Jack Burris Sr. (Brad Burris) Julian L. Dempsey Memorial C.P. Chuck and Mildred Erickson Memorial Robert E. and Laura F. Esleeck A.E. Finley (Charles Nottingham) Alex Galloway Sr. (Galloway Family) Cy Girard Memorial (Dorothy and Stephen Girard) R. Hunter Grove Jr. Andy Hacskaylo (Tina Pfeiffer) Bo Harris Jr. S. Philip and Olga Harris Don and Jennifer Holzworth Joseph W. and Elsa P. Hudson Jay and Mary Ann Klompmaker & Susan and William Veazey Ken and Frankie Lee Vernon and Brenda Massengill J.H. McCombs Jr. Michael F. Pandich Peter and Patty Pottle Ted B. Seagroves (Judy Seagroves) Neal Sullivan Memorial (Bryan and Wendy Sullivan) Ralph and Elizabeth Teal William and Georgia Tryon III Robert Lyon Waren Memorial Arthur T. and Catherine R. Williams III Allen Wilson EXECUTIVE CUP The 2015 A.E. Finley Executive Cup will be played at UNC Finley Golf Course on Friday, November 6th. The Executive Cup is an important part of Carolina men s and women s golf. It provides funds for an endowment from which both golf teams draw revenue to help with travel expenses. The Executive Cup is critical in helping maintain the Tar Heel program at the top of collegiate golf. The Finley family has been an integral supporter of Tar Heel Golf for many years. In addition to providing funds for the original construction of the golf course and facilities, Mr. Finley s estate has funded the annual trophy given to the tournament winners and the banquet held after competition. An annual event since 1976, the Executive Cup is an opportunity for Carolina golf supporters to play with past and present Carolina golfers, coaches and University officials. This tournament is more than just a fundraiser; it is a homecoming for former players to renew old acquaintances and establish new friendships. The inaugural event was played in 1976 at the Country Club of North Carolina. The tournament moved to Grandfather Mountain for one year before returning to the Country Club of North Carolina in 1978-79. Beginning in 1980 it was played at Finley Golf Course and continued to be played there through 1990. After a four-year stint at the Governors Club (1991-94), the event returned to UNC Finley Golf Course. Jack Nicklaus hosted a clinic following the tournament in 1980, 1981 and 1983. Davis Love III was inducted into Carolina s Order of Merit at the 1997 banquet for his contributions to Carolina Golf. The winning team in 2014 included Catherine O Donnell, Katherine Perry, Sydney Crane, Amber Elliott and Anne Bennett Osteen. CAROLINA MEN S GOLF 55
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DAVIS BATEMAN JOSHUA MARTIN TAILIN SONG 2015-16 TAR HEEL GOLF SCHEDULE Sept. 11-13 Carpet Capital Intercollegiate Rocky Face, Ga. Sept. 28-29 Primland Collegiate Invitational Meadows of Dan, Va. Oct. 3-4 Tar Heel Intercollegiate Chapel Hill Oct. 18-20 Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Windermere, Fla. Oct. 25-26 Bridgestone Golf Collegiate Greensboro, N.C. Feb. 1-2 Sea Best Invitational Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Feb. 21-23 Puerto Rico Classic Palmer, P.R. March 12-13 Jim Hackler Intercollegiate Myrtle Beach S.C. March 18-20 Schenkel Invitational Statesboro, Ga. April 9-10 Irish Creek Intercollegiate Kannapolis, N.C. April 22-24 ACC Championship New London, N.C. May 16-18 NCAA Regional TBA May 27-June 1 NCAA Championship Eugene, Ore. PREYER FOUNTAIN ZACH MARTIN