TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Golf 2002 NOTE FROM THE HEAD COACH Kevin Lynch The 2001-2002 season marks the first year of Atlantic 10 competition for the Spider Golf program. We anticipate being a perennial power for many reasons. We are the southern most school in the conference, but more importantly, the University of Richmond s desire and commitment to succeed on the national level will result in many top conference finishes. It is an exciting time for the Spider Golf program. We are coming off our third consecutive berth in the NCAA Regional. Three years ago we advanced to the NCAA Championships and the last two seasons to the regional tournament. Most of the programs success can be attributed to Coach Withers who just retired following the 2000-2001 season after 24 years of service. Nat s vision played a major role in establishing the Spider Golf program as a strong regional contender within District II. My goals for the program are simple. First, I want to provide young men with every tool necessary to succeed on the highest level. Second, I want to provide golfers with an environment that will enhance their collegiate experience while being competitive and fun. Finally, my goal is to win championships, plain and simple! At the University of Richmond, we believe in the student-athlete. It is possible to succeed both as a student and as an athlete and they are not mutually exclusive. We are constantly searching for student-athletes that embrace the idea of succeeding on and off the course. We are very fortunate to have access to many of the best private and public courses in the area. The wide array of facilities allows our team to stay fresh as they develop their respective games. Each course we play demands something different. The combination of strong academics, a beautiful campus, first-class facilities and a climate conducive to year round golf makes the above goals not only attainable, but expected. CONTENTS Table of Contents...................1 This is Richmond Golf.............2-3 This is the University of Richmond...4-6 Outlook...........................7 Head Coach Kevin Lynch.............8 Spider Profiles...................9-11 2001 Fall Results...................12 Record Book......................13 Support Services................14-15 My Perspective....................16 GOLF QUICK FACTS Head Coach: Kevin Lynch (First Year) Alma Mater: Northwestern, 1997 Lettermen (Returning/Lost): 5/2 SID Contact: Simon Gray Sports Information Phone: 804-289-8320 Sports Information Fax: 804-289-8820 Email: sgray2@richmond.edu Web site: CREDITS Mark Sandy Associate Director of Athletics/External Operations Stacey Brann Director of Athletic Communications Simon Gray Sports Information Director Matt Slaski Assistant Sports Information Director Mary Woodard Administrative Assistant Design and Layout Kim Barefoot, SpectruMax Photography Ken Bennett, Scott Brown, Eric Dobbs, Jason Howey, Tom Kojcsich, Jay Paul, Richmond Newspapers, J.C. Ridley, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves. Printing Colonial Printing, Richmond,Va. Department of Athletics-Robins Center University of Richmond, Va. 23173 (804) 289-8363 1
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Richmond has qualified for three consecutive trips to the NCAA East Regional 1999, 2000, 2001. The Spiders top finish was eighth at the 1999 Regional The Spiders advanced to the NCAA Championships in 1999, finishing 30th nationally. Richmond has won 12 tournament titles throughout its history. Last season, Richmond captured three tournament championships: the Navy Fall Invitational, the Liberty Classic and the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate. There have been 14 individual medallists throughout Richmond s history. Last fall, senior Joe Horowitz won the Liberty Classic and then he won the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate in the spring. Steve Jamroz (1991-95) and Joe Horowitz (1998-01) both earned CAA Rookie of the Year honors and won three individual titles during their Richmond careers. Richmond earned four Player of the Year honors and two Rookie of the Year awards during its years in the Colonial Athletic Association. Richmond also earned two Coach of the Year accolades. The Spiders won the CAA Championship three times (1986, 1989 and 1995). Richmond also claimed four individual medals Rob Gai (1986, 1987), Dave Renzulli (1988) and Rob Shawger (1990). 3
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THE UNIVERSITY University of Richmond Facts Type of Institution: Private Founded: 1830 by the Baptist General Association of Virginia; chartered in 1840. University President: Dr. William E. Cooper was named the University s eighth president by the Board of Trustees on May 9, 1998. Director of Athletics: Jim Miller Student Body: 2,900 full-time undergraduates. 3,400 full-time enrollment. Student-faculty ratio: 10 to 1 Location: Richmond, the historical capital city of Virginia, with a population of 780,000 in the greater metropolitan area Academic programs: School of Arts and Sciences, The E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, The Jepson School of Leadership Studies, The T.C. Williams School of Law and School of Continuing Studies. Athletics: Division I athletic programs offering nine sports for men and 10 for women. Student life: 200 student organizations offering leadership opportunities. Eight social fraternities for men and eight sororities for women. Faculty: 225 full-time faculty at assistant professor rank or above. Ninety-eight percent hold Ph.D. degree or equivalent advanced degree. Richmond has been ranked best regional university in the South for the eighth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. According to Kiplinger s Personal Finance Magazine, Richmond ranks as the 12th best value in private colleges and universities, tying Princeton and Dartmouth. When is a prestigious school a great value? When it is affordable, too. The Guide to 102 Best Values in America s Colleges and Universities says, The University of Richmond has truly become a school of national stature. The Insider s Guide to Colleges 2001 calls Richmond one of the country s best and most interesting universities. Princeton Review s 2002 edition of The Best 331 Colleges rated Richmond the number one school in the nation in the best quality of life category. In addition, Richmond s campus was ranked the third most beautiful in the country and its students were rated the twelfth happiest. Richmond is listed as one of the nation s 42 Best Buys by the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Only 22 private colleges are included. Peterson s Competitive Colleges guide says of Richmond: Students who attend Richmond find a rigorous intellectual experience that prepares them for the best graduate schools and the most challenging occupations in our society. 5
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND The National Survey of Student Engagement says Richmond is one of the most academically challenging institutions for both first-year students and seniors. Barron s Best Buys in College Education says Richmond has strong academics and serviceminded students. Richmond is one of the Top 100 Most Wired Campuses, according to Yahoo! Internet Life. The T.C. Williams School of Law was the first law school in the country to require first-year students to have computers. Richmond s law school was ranked 20th in the nation in terms of student satisfaction in a Princeton Review study. Sixteen Richmond faculty members have won the Virginia State Council of Higher Education s Outstanding Faculty Award since its inception in 1987. 1250 to 1380 is the middle 50 percent range of combined SAT scores of entering Richmond freshmen. The $50 million the E. Claiborne Robins family gave Richmond in 1969 was at the time the largest gift by a living benefactor in the history of higher education. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies is the nation s first and only school of leadership studies. It opened in 1992 with General H. Norman Schwarzkopf as the keynote speaker. Richmond hosted the 1992 presidential debate that many say turned the tide of the election. The pass rate for Richmond s accounting graduates who take the CPA exam is frequently among the top ten in the country. Nearly 85 percent of entering students graduate, compared to the national average of 50 percent. The admission process is highly competitive. About 6,000 applicants are received each year for a freshman class of about 800. The University added a $22 million arts center on the Westhampton side of the lake in 1996 and a beautiful $7 million alumni center in 1997. Whitehurst, the living room of Richmond College, opened in 1998. Richmond s chapter of Habitat for Humanity has raised more money than any other college or university chapter in the nation. Earl Hamner, creator of the television show The Waltons, attended Richmond College in the 1940s. The college John Boy Walton attended, Boatwright University, is based on Richmond College. 6
OUTLOOK Steve Lessing After finishing in the top-5 once in five events during the fall season, Richmond head coach Kevin Lynch is poised to lead his team into a strong spring campaign, which includes Richmond s inaugural Atlantic 10 Championship. The highlight of the fall season was a tie for fourth at the James Madison Invitational. Richmond followed that with two 13 th - place performances before finishing 17 th at the fall finale, the ODU/Seascape Collegiate in Norfolk,Va. The fall season was not indicative of our ability or potential, Lynch said. We have a very strong and talented team that can challenge for the Atlantic 10 title. Our main goal is to once again qualify for the NCAA Regional. The Spiders will play in many competitive tournaments this spring, hoping to improve each event and eventually qualify for the NCAA Regionals. Richmond has advanced to the NCAA East Regional in each of the past three years, qualifying for the NCAA Championships in 1999. This year s squad is led by a trio of seniors Mark DiGiacomo, Ryan McLain and Wes Turiano. All three have gained valuable collegiate experience over their careers and contribute to the team s overall development. A native of Lebanon, Pa., DiGiacomo ranked second on the team with a 75.5 scoring average in 11 rounds this fall. He shot a fall-low 69 in the first round of the James Madison Invitational, eventually finished tied for 15 th. Mark is our leader because of the way he practices and his dedication to improvement, Lynch said. He is a consistent, calming presence for our team. His mentality and demeanor keep him in the game at all times. The third best fall scoring average came from McLain (75.6). The native of South Hadley, Mass., played nine rounds, shooting a fall-low 72 in the first round of the James Madison Invitational. Ryan brings a host of collegiate experience to our team, Lynch said. He has a great feel and understanding of the short game. Turiano, a Hollidaysburg, Pa. native, played five round this spring, finishing with a 78.2 scoring average. Wes has shown the ability to put solid rounds together, Lynch said. He is extremely diligent in his daily approach to practice and improvement. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Kyle Hess led the team with a 74.3 scoring average in 11 rounds this fall. He tied for fourth at the Kyle Hess James Madison Invitational and shot a team-low 66 in the first round of that event. Kyle has all the talent and potential to be a conference champion, Lynch said. He has proven that he can shoot a low score, but has to be patient as his potential develops. Junior Joe Cunningham will also compete for the Spiders this spring. A Manchester, Mass. native, Cunningham played in two events in fall 2000. Golf Outlook Joe is a talented player with a solid short game, Lynch said. With increased experience, he will develop his game and help the team. Sophomore Steve Lessing was one of three Spiders to play all 11 rounds this fall. The Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. native, averaged 79.2 per round, shooting a fall-low 74 in the second round of the Navy Invitational. 2002 Spider Seniors Steve is one of the hardest working players on this team, Lynch said. He has a tremendous short game that allows him to compete on every hole. Sophomore Sam Sikes (Huntsville, Ala.) played in the fall s first tournament, the Navy Fall Invitational Sam is one of the most talented players on the team, Lynch said. He is a student of the game and will soon understand his potential. Freshmen Steven Sherck (Statesville, N.C.) and Parker Hughes (Anniston, Ala.) have already seen action for the Spiders. Sherck played in four rounds, while Hughes made his collegiate debut in the fall s final event, the ODU/Seascape Collegiate. Steven has the mentality and talent to shoot very low scores, Lynch said. Parker is willing to work extra hard both for himself and his teammates. The Spiders participate in five spring tournaments before entering the Atlantic 10 Championships in Fayetteville, Pa. The winner of the event earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals. I believe we will be able to compete for a conference title this season and for many years to come, Lynch said. 7
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND GOLF 2002 Head Coach KEVIN LYNCH 1st Year Northwestern, 1997 On April 5, 2001 a new era of Richmond golf took shape as Kevin Lynch was hired to become the Director of Golf Operations. A 1997 graduate of Northwestern University, Lynch brings enthusiasm and experience into an evolving position. In addition to his role as the head men s golf coach, Lynch will build Richmond s first women s golf program, which was conceived on February 21, 2001. The Chagrin Falls, Ohio native comes to Richmond after serving as the assistant coach for the men s and women s golf teams at his alma mater (1999-2001). Last spring, the men s squad was led by All- American Luke Donald and advanced to the NCAA Central Regional. The women s squad advanced to the NCAA East Regional. While at Northwestern, Lynch assisted men s head coach Patrick Goss who earned 1997 National Coach of the Year and Big 10 Coach of the Year in 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001. The Wildcats won three Big 10 titles, 1999, 2000 and 2001, and advanced to a third-place finish at the 1999 NCAA Championships and an eighth-place finish at the 2000 NCAA Finals. On the women s side, Lynch assisted head coach Chris Regenberg who earned 1999-2000 Midwest Coach of the Year. The two helped lead the Wildcats to their first ever bid to the NCAA Championships in 2000. In both capacities, Lynch facilitated recruiting, fund raising, clinics and scholarship development. In addition to three-time All-American Luke Donald, Lynch coached Jess Daley (2000 All-American), Josh Habig (1999 and 2000 Scholastic All-American) and Tom Johnson (2001 All-American). Lynch also enjoyed a prolific playing career. In high school, he won the 1992 Ohio State Championship, leading his team to the High School State title. He was a four-year letterwinner at Northwestern (1993-97), serving as a captain during his senior season. As a senior, Lynch helped lead the Wildcats to a seventh-place finish at the 1997 NCAA Championships. Lynch graduated from Northwestern with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies. He also earned a minor in business institutions. On June 21, 1997, Lynch turned professional. He played 18 months on various mini-tours in the United States, Europe and South America. Before returning to Northwestern as an assistant coach, Lynch was the assistant professional at Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois during the summer of 1999. He assisted in all phases of tournament management, taught numerous golf clinics and maintained the daily golf shop accounting records. The 27-year-old takes over a Richmond program that qualified for the NCAA East Regional last spring. He and his fiancée, Meg, live in Richmond. WOMEN S GOLF FACTS: Inaugural Season: 2002-03 Inaugural Schedule: 8-10 tournaments Squad Size: 10-12 females (recruited freshmen and players from club team) Inaugural Recruiting Class: 4-5 females NCAA Region: East Teams That Qualify for NCAA Tournament: 62-63 Atlantic 10 Schools that sponsor women s golf: Dayton, Richmond, Xavier The University of Richmond department of athletics will expand to 17 varsity sports when the women s golf program begins competition during the 2002-03 season. Richmond Director of Golf Operations Kevin Lynch has begun the process of building this new program with a quality inaugural recruiting class. The athletics department provided a transition year in which I was given time to recruit and build the infrastructure for a successful program, Lynch said. All the resources are in place for a championship program. From a supportive administration and community to top-notch facilities, the University of Richmond is preparing for success. 8
PROFILES Player Profiles Mark DiGiacomo Senior Lebanon, Pa. Fall 2001: Played in all five tournaments ranked second on the team with a 75.5 scoring average in 11 rounds compiled two top-30 finishes best finish was tied for 15 th at the James Madison Invitational (Sept. 22-23) his 69 in the first round was the low round of the fall tied for 28 th at The Tillinghast (Oct. 22-23) Career Highlights: Finished the fall season with a 75.5 scoring average earned two top-5 and three top-20 finishes placed career-best second at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate on March 26-27 helped lead team to individual title finished third at the Liberty Ramada Classic shot a season-low 70 in the second round of that event (April 10) tied for 18 th at the Lonnie D. Small Memorial after carding tworound 148 (75-73) tied for 78 th at the NCAA Regionals (73-78-71 222) finished fifth during summer 2000 in a Collegiate Players Tour event shot a career-best 66 during summer 2000 shot a one-under 70 in his first collegiate round earned a spot on the roster in tryouts as a freshman born March 12, 1980 son of Jane and Paul DiGiacomo has two older brother, Paul and David, a younger brother, John and a younger sister, Susan. Fall 2001: Played in four tournaments carried a 75.6 scoring average in Ryan McLain Ryan McLain Senior South Hadley, Mass. nine rounds ranked third on the team in scoring average tied for 31 st at the James Madison Invitational (Sept. 22-23) shot fall-low 72 in the first round Career Highlights: Played in seven events during spring 2001 compiled a 77.4 scoring average in 18 rounds tied for 22 nd at the Liberty Ramada Classic tied for 115 th at the NCAA East Regional after shooting a three-round 230 (77-77-76) low round of season was a 73 at the Furman Intercollegiate and the Liberty Ramada Classic best collegiate finish was second in the Cavalier Classic during his sophomore year born January 3, 1980 son of Dennis and Patricia McLain has one younger sister, Carolyn. Mark DiGiacomo 9
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND GOLF 2002 Wes Turiano Senior Hollidaysburg, Pa. Fall 2001: Played in two tournaments compiled a 78.2 scoring average in five rounds shot a falllow 72 in the second round of the James Madison Invitational (Sept. 22-23) Career Highlights: Played in one tournament during fall 2000, the first of his collegiate career averaged 78.5 in two rounds low round of his career is a 68 in the PGA Junior qualifier earned many high finishes in state events born May 8, 1980 son of Vince and Elizabeth Turiano has an older brother, John. Joe Cunningham Kyle Hess Junior South Hadley, Mass. Fall 2001: Played in all five tournaments led the Spiders with a 74.3 scoring average in 11 rounds had two top-20 finishes shot a team-low 66 in the first round of the James Madison Invitational (Sept. 22-23) earned Atlantic 10 Player of the Week after tying for fourth at the event he led the team to a tie for fourth place in Harrisonburg,Va. tied for 20 th at the Navy Fall Invitational (Sept. 8-9) Career Highlights: Enjoyed excellent junior career was a semifinalist in both the 1999 International Junior Masters and the New York State Junior a three-time MVP of high school golf team earned First Team All League honors three times went 34-2-2 in high school matches born September 24, 1981 son of Gary and Joan Hess has one younger sister, Lindsey Lindsey is a freshman on the Duke rowing team. Wes Turiano Joe Cunningham Junior Manchester, Mass Fall 2001: Did not compete Career Highlights: Played in two events during fall 2000 compiled a 76.5 scoring average in four rounds enjoyed an excellent junior career including a fifth-place finish in the State Junior Championship had a third and fourth place finish in the New England Junior Team Individuals low competitive round of 68 born November 7, 1980 son of James and Holly Cunningham has one older brother, Jason and one younger brother, Jimmy. Steve Lessing Sophomore Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Fall 2001: Played in all five tournaments carded a 79.2 scoring average in 11 rounds shot a falllow 74 in the second round of the Navy Fall Invitational (Sept. 8-9) finished tied for 59 th in Annapolis, Md. Career Highlights: Played in five tournaments during fall 2000 and all seven events in spring 2001 ranked second on the team with a 74.0 scoring average in 10 rounds during fall season tied for third at the Navy Fall Classic shot a collegiate best 71 in the first round finished 37 th at the Liberty Ramada Classic after carding a two-round 155 (74-81) his 74 in the first round was a springlow qualified for the New York City and New York State Amateurs as well as the New York State Open born June 7, 1981 son of Stephen and Sandra Lessing has one younger sister, Caroline and two younger brothers, Lawrence and Jack. 10
GOLF PROFILES Parker Hughes January 13, 1983 son of Patricia Hughes and Pat and Beth Hughes has one younger brother Dale Findlay. Steve Lessing Sam Sikes Sophomore Huntsville, Ala. Fall 2001: Played in one tournament fired a two-round 159 (79-80) in the Navy Fall Invitational (Sept. 8-9) Career Highlights: Earned All- State, All-City and Metro Player of the Year honors won the 1995 Alabama State Junior Championship qualified for match play at the 1999 U.S. Junior Amateur and advanced to the second round where he lost to the eventual winner. Parker Hughes Steven Sherck Freshman Statesville, N.C. Fall 2001: Played in two tournaments carded a 78.5 scoring average in four rounds shot a falllow 75 in his first collegiate round followed with a 79 to finish tied for 76 th at the Navy Fall Invitational (Sept. 8-9) Career Highlights: Won the 2000 North Carolina 2A state championships... earned numerous top finishes on the North Carolina junior circuit... won the 2000 conference championship at Statesville High School... the 2000 County Player of the Year. Freshman Anniston, Ala. Fall 2001: Played in one tournament shot a tworound 169 (80-89) at the Old Dominion/Seascape Collegiate in Kitty Hawk, N.C. (Oct. 29-30) Career Highlights: Earned All-State honors three times state individual runner-up during sophomore and junior seasons low round of career was a 68 at the Mid Pines Invitational served as team captain as a junior and senior born Steven Sherck 11
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND GOLF 2002 2001 Fall Results/Spring Schedule TEAM RESULTS Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational 12th/27 305-297 602 Sept. 22-23 James Madison Golf Invitational T-4th/20 286-291 577 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate 13th/18 303-304-310 917 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-13th/24 306-307 613 Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate 17th/21 311-310 621 Feb. 18-19 Matlock Invitational Lakeland, Fla. March 9-10 The Big Red Classic Ocala, Fla. March 22-24 Furman Intercollegiate Greenville, S.C. April 5-6 Pirate Spring Intercollegiate Greenville, N.C. April 12-13 Princeton Invitational Princeton, N.J. April 19-21 Atlantic 10 Championship Fayetteville, Pa. April 27-28 Rutherford Intercollegiate State College, Pa. May 16-18 NCAA Regional TBA May 29-June 1 NCAA Championship Columbus, Ohio INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Mark DiGiacomo Senior, Lebanon, Pa. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational T-34 76-73 149 Sept. 22-23 James Madison Invitational T-15 69-74 143 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate T-52 77-72-83 232 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-28 76-74 150 Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate T-68 79-78 157 Rounds: 11 Strokes: 831 Average: 75.5 Best Round: 69 - James Madison Invitational (First Round/Sept. 22) Kyle Hess Junior, Buffalo, N.Y. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational T-20 76-71 147 Sept. 22-23 James Madison Invitational T-4 66-71 137 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate T-61 71-82-75 228 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-47 72-81 153 Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate T-42 76-76 152 Rounds: 11 Strokes: 817 Average: 74.3 Best Round: 66 - James Madison Invitational (First Round/Sept. 22) Parker Hughes Freshman, Anniston, Ala. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate T-102 80-89 169 Rounds: 2 Strokes: 169 Average: 84.5 Best Round: 80 - ODU/Seascape Collegiate (First Round/Oct. 29) Steve Lessing Sophomore, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational T-59 78-74 152 Sept. 22-23 James Madison Invitational T-98 79-77 156 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate T-78 82-80-78 240 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-88 81-79 160 Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate T-90 86-77 163 Rounds: 11 Strokes: 871 Average: 79.2 Best Round: 74 - Navy Fall Invitational (Second Roung/Sept. 9) Ryan McLain Senior, South Hadley, Mass. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 22-23 James Madison Invitational T-31 72-74 146 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate T-35 78-74-74 226 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-47 77-76 153 Oct. 29-30 ODU/Seascape Collegiate T-53 76-79 155 Rounds: 9 Strokes: 680 Average: 75.6 Best Round: 72 - James Madison Invitational (First Round/Sept. 22) Steven Sherck Freshman, Statesville, N.C. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational T-76 75-79 154 Oct. 22-23 The Tillinghast T-88 82-78 160 Rounds: 4 Strokes: 314 Average: 78.5 Best Round: 75 - Navy Fall Invitational (First Round/Sept. 8) Sam Sikes Sophomore, Huntsville, Ala. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 8-9 Navy Fall Invitational T-106 79-80 159 Rounds: 2 Strokes: 159 Average: 79.5 Best Round: 79 - Navy Fall Invitational (First Round/Sept. 8) Wes Turiano Senior, Hollidaysburg, Pa. Dates Tournament Finish Scores Sept. 22-23 James Madison Invitational T-80 80-72 152 Oct. 8-9 River Landing Intercollegiate T-73 77-78-84 239 Rounds: 5 Strokes: 391 Average: 78.2 Best Round: 72 - James Madison Invitational (Second Round/Sept. 23) 12
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Single Round Name Course/Date 67 (-5) Chad Moseley Seascape, Fall 1995 67 (-5) Ken Macdonald Bradford Creek, Spring 1997 66 (-5) Joe Horowitz Staunton, Fall 1999 36 Holes 66-71 137 (-5) Kyle Hess James Madison Invitational (Lakeview), Fall 2001 70-68 138 (-6) Joe Horowitz Sea Trail (Byrd Course), Fall 2000 RECORDS All-Time Records 54 Holes 67-73-72 212 (-4) Ken Macdonald Bradford Creek, Spring 1997 72-72-70 213 (-3) Ryan McLain Birdwood, Fall 1999 69-72-70 211 (-2) Joe Horowitz Fripp Island, Spring 1998 Steve Jamroz Season Average 72.65 Ken Macdonald 1998-99 72.67 Ken Macdonald 1999-00 73.77 Steve Jamroz 1994-95 Career Average 73.44 Ken Macdonald 1996-00 75.02 Steve Jamroz 1991-95 75.98 Chad Moseley 1995-99 TEAM RECORDS Best One Round Team Score: 280 (-8) Second Round Seascape, Fall, 1998 277 (-7) Third Round Staunton, Fall, 1999 Matt McDougall INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Name Event/Date Course/Location Rob Gai CAA Conf./Spring, 1986 Fairfield Harbor/New Bern, NC Russ Fricke JMU Tourn./Fall, 1986 Olde Mill/Laurel Fork,VA Rob Gai CAA Conf./Spring, 1987 Fairfield Harbor/New Bern, NC Dave Renzulli CAA Conf./Spring, 1988 Cascades/Hot Springs,VA Rob Shawger CAA Conf./Spring, 1990 Cascades/Hot Springs,VA Steve Jamroz Va. State Inter./Fall, 1992 Lower Cascades/Hot Springs,VA Steve Jamroz SLU/Mardi Gras/Spring, 1994 Beau Chene/Mandeville, LA Steve Jamroz CAA Conf./ Spring, 1995 Kiln Creek/Newport News,VA Matt McDougall Va. State Inter., Fall, 1995 Lower Cascades/Hot Springs,VA Ken Macdonald ECU/Bradford Ck., Spring 1997 Bradford Creek/Greenville, NC Ken Macdonald Golden Ocala Inter., Spring, 1998 Golden Ocala/Ocala, FL Joe Horowitz JMU Fall Invit./Fall, 1999 Staunton/Staunton,VA Joe Horowitz Liberty Classic/Fall 2000 Sea Trail/Sunset Beach, N.C. Joe Horowitz Golden Horseshoe/Spring 2001 Golden Horseshoe Green/Williamsburg,Va. TOURNAMENT VICTORIES CAA Championships Spring, 1986 Fairfield Harbor/New Bern, N.C. VMI/Washington & Lee Fall, 1986 Lexington/Lexington,Va. James Madison Invitational Fall, 1986 Olde Mill/Laurel Fork,Va. Hargrove B. Davis Memorial Fall, 1987 Keith Hills/Buies Creek, N.C. L.D. Small Memorial Spring, 1989 Keith Hills/Bueis Creek, N.C. CAA Championships Spring, 1989 Cascades/Hot Springs,Va. Jaguar Invitational Fall, 1989 Jones Creek/Augusta, Ga. CAA Championships Spring, 1995 Kiln Creek/Newport News,Va. James Madison Invitational Fall, 1999 Staunton/Staunton,Va. Navy Invitational Fall, 2000 USNA/Annapolis, Md. Liberty Classic Fall, 2000 Sea Trail/Sunset Beach, N.C. Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate Spring, 2001 Golden Horseshoe Green/Williamsburg,Va. Ken MacDonald SPIDER GOLF HONORS Conference Championships Colonial 1986, 1989, 1995 NCAA Regional Apperances 1999, 2000, 2001 NCAA Championship Appearances 1999 Individual Conference Medallist Colonial Rob Gai 1986, 1987 Dave Renzulli 1988 Rob Shawger 1990 Conference Player of the Year Colonial Rob Gai 1987 Dave Renzulli 1988 Rob Shawger 1990 Steve Jamroz 1995 Conference Coach of the Year Colonial Nat Withers 1989, 1995 Conference Rookie of the Year Colonial Rich Jeremiah 1995 Joe Horowitz 1998 13
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SUPPORT SERVICES All of the University s more than 400 student-athletes are served by support services designed to ensure their welfare in all of their academic and athletic endeavors. This commitment to Spider student-athletes is unwavering and ever-growing. Student Athlete Development and Academic Services In order to achieve excellence in all areas, Richmond student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the department's academic support services. The office is run by Assistant Director of Athletics/Academics Rodney Lackey and Academic Coordinator Tom Woodward. Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student Athlete Development and University Relations, Dr. George Ivey, directs the department. Richmond s Student Athlete Development and Academic Support office oversees the academic services for all 19 varsity sports on campus. In addition, the academic coordinators advise student-athletes in the areas of life skills, tutoring, class scheduling and career planning. They also monitor the progress of Richmond student-athletes throughout the school year and aid in the areas of scheduling of tutors and provide monitored study hall sessions. A new computer lab and study area was made available in the fall of 2001 for use by all studentathletes. The lab consists of a total of 12 computers for use throughout the day for all student-athletes. The study room also has two computers that allow students to have access to a computer while studying. In addition, the office has a number of lap top computers that can be signed out by student-athletes when they are on the road traveling with their respective teams. The office is concerned with providing opportunities and support for University student-athletes to achieve success at the highest level, both academically and athletically. Richmond student-athletes boast a graduation rate of 83 percent, which ranks among the nation s best. Tutors on all subjects are available for all student-athletes. Student-athletes can take part in life and study skill seminars, as well as time management workshops. Each student-athlete is provided a supervised study hall and periodic academic progress reports are afforded to each head coach and student-athlete. Computers are accessible for all studentathletes use. Academic and personal counseling is offered by academic advisors and licensed clinical psychologists. Sports Medicine The Spider Sports Medicine Department provides for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The expansive Spider Training Room was recently renovated and features the latest electric modalities and cardiovascular equipment. Team Physician, Dr. Christopher Young, and Team Internist, Dr. Leslie Rose, direct studentathletes health care. Richmond s Director of Sports Medicine is assisted by seven NATA-certified athletic trainers. Certified coverage is provided for all sports, and student-athletes have year-round accessibility to athletic trainers and facilities. A staff physical therapist is available for individualized rehabilitation protocols. Education is provided to student-athletes regarding health matters and concerns in order to aid students in achieving optimum health and conditioning. Strength and Conditioning Strength and conditioning efforts are conducted in a 4,000-square-foot facility that has recently been upgraded. Darin Thomas directs a staff that provides strength and conditioning programs for all 19 Spider varsity sports. Each team has a strength and conditioning staff member to direct its training program, with emphasis on strength, conditioning, agility, speed, flexibility and plyometric training. Each team works out year-round, both during its season and in the off-season. Each squad s coaching staff is involved in the development and implementation of these workouts. Every athlete on every squad is provided his or her individual workout. Specific workout times for each team are scheduled. Strength and conditioning staff members are in constant communication with the sports medicine staff in order to ensure the proper rehabilitation of athletes and to prevent possible injuries. 15
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND GOLF 2002 My Perspective JOE HOROWITZ When I arrived at the University of Richmond in the fall of 1997, I didn t know what to expect. As an incoming freshman on an athletic scholarship I had the notion that maybe things would be handed to me a little easier than other students. I learned extremely fast that nothing was going to be given to me. That piece of knowledge was easily transferred to my experience as a collegiate golfer. There is a very direct relationship between hard work and college golf. The more work you put into it, the more rewarding it is. Hard work doesn t only consist of long hours on the course, it also includes staying on top of all of your commitments so that you are completely focused when you play. That is the one bit of advice that helped me the most, staying on top of your obligations academic and athletic. And how you do that is preparation. When you are prepared both physically and mentally the hard part is over, and that s when you are rewarded. To be rewarded in golf doesn t necessarily mean to win every tournament you enter, if that were the case even the best college golfers of all time wouldn t be happy. Being rewarded is all about how you perceive it. I ve made friends for life from my teammates and I ve learned more about myself through defeat and hardship and also from triumph. There s no place on a resume for all the hours spent in the team van or on the road in the hotel room joking around. But all of those times are just as memorable to me as winning a few tournaments. In college golf, you can get anything out of it that you want bad enough to work for. The new focus that coach Lynch has instilled in all of his players will be apparent in the imminent success. Never in my time here have I seen a group of student-athletes so willing and so able to give everything they have to the advancement of this program. And I m not only referring to the athletes, but the administration as well. I speak with my old teammates regularly to fill them in on what s happening with the team. I tell them about the improved facilities, more challenging schedule and better access to all the resources necessary to thrive in collegiate golf. This program, under the direction of Kevin Lynch, assures that your experience as a collegiate golfer is filled with things that are done, and done right. 16