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Transcript of 2010 OU Women's Golf Guide
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Table of ContentsTable of Contents ............................................................. 1
Quick Facts ...................................................................... 2
Schedule and Roster........................................................ 3
OU Athletics Communications ......................................... 4
Athletics Directory ........................................................... 5
Media Information .......................................................... 6
Tournament Information ................................................. 7
Spring 2010 Preview ....................................................... 8
Charlie Coe Golf Learning Center ....................................60
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club ............................................62
Alternate Courses ...........................................................64
GENERAL INFORMATION
Head Coach Veronique Drouin ........................................ 10
Assistant Coach Jennie Arseneault ................................. 12
2009-10 Roster Breakdown ............................................ 13
Chelsey Collins ............................................................... 14
Ryanne Elmer ................................................................. 16
Andrea Sellmeyer ........................................................... 18
Sara Hemingway ............................................................ 20
Ellen Mueller .................................................................. 22
Brooke Collins................................................................. 24
Kelly Short ..................................................................... 26
Taylor Schmidt ............................................................... 28
Aly Seng ......................................................................... 29
Season Recap ................................................................. 32
Team and Individual Results........................................... 33
Tournament Standings ................................................... 34
Summer Recap ............................................................... 38
All-Time Coaches ............................................................ 42
Sooners in the Pros......................................................... 43
All-Time Results ............................................................. 44
Team Records ................................................................. 52
Individual Records .......................................................... 53
Conference Honors ......................................................... 54
Honors and Awards ........................................................ 55
Team Awards .................................................................. 56
All-Time Letterwinners .................................................. 57
GUIDE DESIGN
Stephanie Turner
WRITER
Stephanie Turner
COVER DESIGN
Scott Matthews
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ty Russell, Lisa Hall and OU Athletics Communications files
(Sooners in the Pros photos courtesy of the LPGA and the Royal
Canadian Golf Association)
PRINTING
The 2009-10 Oklahoma Women’s Golf Media Guide was printed
by Transcript Press at no cost to the taxpayers of the state of
Oklahoma. The guide was designed and produced by the OU
Athletics Media Relations office using Adobe InDesign and
Adobe Photoshop.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
(December 2009)
FACILITIES
A Pacesetter for Higher Education in the U.S. .................66
What do you know about OU? ........................................68
The Path to Graduation ..................................................70
Athletics Excellence in 2008-09 ......................................74
A Storied and Active Tradition of Athletics Excellence .....76
Supporting the Community that Supports OU................80
Showcasing Sooners to a National Audience ..................82
Strength Conditioning and Medical Training ..................84
Great Expectations and Beyond ......................................86
A University Town with a Championship Spirit ...............88
The Big 12 Conference ....................................................88
Soonersports.com ..........................................................90
VP/AD Joe Castiglione ....................................................91
Soonersports.com ..........................................................92
THE COACHES AND PLAYERS
2008-09 REVIEW
HISTORY
CREDITS
THE UNIVERSITY
PUBLICATION EDITORS
Stephanie Turner, Debbie Copp and
Mike Houck
CONTRIBUTORS
Phillip Rogers
The Jimmie Austin
OU Golf Club
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Head Coach ................................................................................................ Veronique Drouin
Years at Oklahoma .................................................................................................. First year
Assistant Coach ..........................................................................................Jennie Arseneault
Years at Oklahoma .................................................................................................. First year
Office Address .......................................................................................................4 Par Drive
Norman, OK 73019
Office Phone .................................................................................................. (405) 325-8343
Office Fax ...................................................................................................... (405) 325-7274
Communications Contact ............................................................................ Stephanie Turner
Office ............................................................................................................ (405) 325-8349
E-mail ............................................................................................ [email protected]
WOMEN’S GOLF INFORMATION
Big 12 Championship Finish ............................................................Third (315-306-317=938)
Best Finish ...................................Second, Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (315-314-315=944)
Low Single-Round Score ................................. 298, Central District Invitational, second round
Low Three-Round Score ...................... 903, Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational (299-299-305)
Location ........................................................................................................... Norman, Okla.
Founded .............................................................................................................Dec. 19, 1890
Enrollment ................................................................................................................... 30,092
Nickname ................................................................................................................... Sooners
Colors ...........................................................................................................Crimson & Cream
Conference ....................................................................................................................Big 12
President .......................................................................................................... David L. Boren
University Web site .............................................................................................www.OU.edu
VP for Intercollegiate Athletic Programs & AD ................................................. Joe Castiglione
Athletics Web Site ............................................................................ www.SoonerSports.com
2008-09 INDIVIDUAL BESTS
Tournament Finish ....................................... 1st (Kendall Dye, Susie Maxwell Berning Classic)
18 Holes ................................................70 (Ellen Mueller, Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational)
54 Holes .................................................................. 220 (Ellen Mueller, Windy City Collegiate)
(Kendall Dye, Betsy Rawls Invitational)
(Kendall Dye, Mountain view Collegiate)
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS
Brooke Collins........................................................................................................Sophomore
Chelsey Collins ..............................................................................................................Senior
Ryanne Elmer ................................................................................................................Senior
Sara Hemingway ........................................................................................................... Junior
Ellen Mueller ................................................................................................................. Junior
Andrea Sellmeyer ................................................................................................................ Senior
Kelly Short ...................................................................................................................Sophomore
NEWCOMERS
Taylor Schmidt .........................................................................................................Freshman
Aly Seng ...................................................................................................................Freshman
2008-09 TEAM INFORMATIONUNIVERSITY FACTS
Quick Facts
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........................................................................................................FrFrom left to right: Seniors Andrea
Sellmeyer, Chelsey Collins and
Ryanne Elmer
meyer, Chelsey Collins and
ne Elmer
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Location Total Place Par
Sept.11-13 Texas A&M “Mo” Morial Bryan, Texas 309 (+21) 5th 72
Sept. 19-20 Dick McGuire Invitational Albuquerque, N.M. 914 (+38) 15th 73
Oct. 5-6 Windy City Collegiate Classic Glenview, Ill. 911 (+47) 13th 72
Oct. 26-27 The Alamo Invitational San Antonio, Texas 304 (+16) 7th 72
SPRING 2010
2009-10 ROSTER
FALL 2009
2009-10 Schedule & Roster
Feb. 7-9 Lady Puerto Rico Classic Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
March 1-2 UCF Intercollegiate Invitational Orlando, Fla.
March 8-9 Juli Inkster Spartan Invitational San Jose, Calif.
March 26-28 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational Austin, Texas
April 2-4 Rebel Intercollegiate Oxford, Miss.
April 12-13 Baylor Lady Bear Invitational Waco, Texas
April 23-25 Big 12 Championship Norman, Okla.
May 6-8 NCAA Regionals TBD
May 18-21 NCAA Championships Wilmington, N.C.
Golfer Height Classification Hometown Previous School
Brooke Collins* 5-2 Sophomore Louisville, Colo. Monarch HS
Chelsey Collins*** 5-8 Senior Louisville, Colo. Monarch HS
Ryanne Elmer*** 5-8 Senior Edmond, Okla. Bishop McGuinness HS
Sara Hemingway* 5-6 Junior Kingwood, Texas Texas A&M
Ellen Mueller** 5-2 Junior Evansville, Ind. Reitz Memorial HS
Taylor Schmidt 5-8 Freshman KIncardine, Ontario Kincardine Secondary School
Andrea Sellmeyer*** 5-8 Senior McAlester, Okla. McAlester HS
Aly Seng 5-6 Freshman Enid, Okla. Enid HS
Kelly Short* 5-2 Sophomore Muncie, Ind. Yorktown HS
* denotes letters earned at Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONSThe University of Oklahoma Athletics Comunications Office is located on the second floor
in the northwest corner of the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Women’s
golf contact: Stephanie Turner (information listed below).
BIG 12 GOLF CONTACTS
Big 12 Conference ... .........Emily Franzenburg ([email protected])
Baylor ....................................... Chris Yandle ([email protected])
Colorado .............................................. Allie Musso ([email protected])
Iowa State ................................................... Erin Heissel ([email protected])
Kansas .............................................................Mike Strauss ([email protected])
Kansas State .............................................Jeremy Holaday ([email protected])
Missouri ................................................ Josh Murray ([email protected])
Nebraska ................................................... Jeff Griesch ([email protected])
Oklahoma State ............................ Ryan Cameron ([email protected])
Texas ..........................Ashley Cushman ([email protected])
Texas A&M ........................................Colin Killian ([email protected])
Texas Tech ....................................................Blayne Beal ([email protected])
CASSIE GAGE
DAVID BASSITY
CRAIG MORAN
JARED THOMPSON
MIKE HOUCK
KENNY MOSSMAN
STEPHANIE TURNER
Office: (405) 325-8349
McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
Web Site: SoonerSports.com Phone: (405) 325-8231
Fax: (405) 325-7623
Address: McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
180 W. Brooks
Suite 2525
Norman, OK 73019
PHILLIP ROGERS
MITCH HECKART
OU Athletics Communications
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VP/Director of Athletics
Joe Castiglione ....................................................................................................(405) 325-8208
Executive Associate Athletics Director
Larry Naifeh ........................................................................................................(405) 325-8241
Senior Associate AD (Academics & Student Life)
Dr. Gerald Gurney ................................................................................................(405) 325-8265
Executive Director of Compliance
Jason Leonard .....................................................................................................(405) 325-7719
Senior Associate AD (Communications)
Kenny Mossman ..................................................................................................(405) 325-8228
Senior Associate AD (Senior Woman Administrator)
Gloria Nevarez .....................................................................................................(405) 325-7718
Senior Associate AD (Chief Financial Officer)
Greg Phillips ........................................................................................................(405) 325-8241
Associate AD (Ticket Operations)
Billy Ray Johnson ................................................................................................(405) 325-8133
Assistant AD (Business)
Luther Lee ...........................................................................................................(405) 325-8440
Assista nt AD (Development)
Robert Smith ......................................................................................................(405) 325-8546
Assistant AD (Equipment)
Greg Tipton .........................................................................................................(405) 325-8430
Assistant AD (Marketing)
Charlie Taylor ......................................................................................................(405) 325-7811
Assistant AD (Psychological Resources)
Dr. Nicki Moore ....................................................................................................(405) 325-3138
Executive Director, Varsity O Association/Special Assistant to the AD
Merv Johnson .....................................................................................................(405) 325-8224
Special Assistant to the Athletics Director
Joe Washington...................................................................................................(405) 325-8262
Faculty Athletics Representative
Connie Dillion ......................................................................................................(405) 325-5894
DEPARTMENT HEADSAccounting
Beth Kelly..................................................................................................(405) 325-8452
Broadcasting/SoonerVision
Brandon Meier ..........................................................................................(405) 325-8875
Development
Matt Roberts .............................................................................................(405) 325-8237
Event Management
Lindy Roberts ............................................................................................(405) 325-8225
Facilities
Danny Davis ..............................................................................................(405) 325-8235
Graphic Design
Scott Matthews .........................................................................................(405) 325-8223
Internet Services
Jason Matheson ........................................................................................(405) 325-4274
Licensing
Renata Hays ..............................................................................................(405) 325-8547
Marketing
Dave Haskin ..............................................................................................(405) 325-5482
Publications
Debbie Copp ..............................................................................................(405) 325-8367
Sports Enhancement
Jerry Schmidt ............................................................................................(405) 325-8370
Sports Medicine
Scott Anderson..........................................................................................(405) 325-8332
ADMINISTRATION HEAD COACHES
Athletics DirectoryBaseball
Sunny Golloway .......................................................................................... (405) 325-8354
(Oklahoma Christian, 1984)
Basketball (Men)
Jeff Capel ..................................................................................................... (405) 325-4732
(Duke, 1997)
Basketball (Women)
Sherri Coale .................................................................................................. (405) 325-8322
(Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts, 1987)
Cross Country/Track & Field
Martin Smith ............................................................................................... (405) 325-8212
(Bridgewater College, 1974)
Football
Bob Stoops ................................................................................................... (405) 325-8245
(Iowa, 1983)
Golf (Men)
Ryan Hybl ..................................................................................................... (405) 325-8342
(Georgia, 2004)
Golf (Women)
Veronique Drouin ......................................................................................... (405) 325-8343
(Kent State, 2003)
Gymnastics (Men)
Mark Williams .............................................................................................. (405) 325-8341
(Nebraska, 1980)
Gymnastics (Women)
K.J. Kindler ................................................................................................... (405) 325-6876
(Iowa State, 1992)
Rowing
Leeanne Crain .............................................................................................. (405) 325-6961
(UCLA, 1988)
Soccer
Nicole Nelson ............................................................................................... (405) 325-8296
(Oklahoma City, 1997)
Softball
Patty Gasso .................................................................................................. (405) 325-8371
(Long Beach State, 1984)
Tennis (Men)
John Roddick ................................................................................................ (405) 325-8362
(Georgia, 1998)
Tennis (Women)
David Mullins ............................................................................................... (405) 325-8325
(Fresno State, 2001)
Volleyball
Santiago Restrepo ........................................................................................ (405) 325-8364
(East Stroudsburg, 1986)
Wrestling
Jack Spates ................................................................................................... (405) 325-8209
(Slippery Rock, 1975)
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For the latest on women’s golf, including statistics, standings, tournament
results and photos, visit the official Web site of the University of Oklahoma
athletics department at www.SoonerSports.com.
Media interested in interviewing Coach Drouin can reach her at (405) 325-
8343. Student-athlete interviews should be arranged through Stephanie
Turner of the OU Athletics Communications office at (405) 325-8349. Please
call one day in advance of the requested interview.
Associated Press
Jeff Latzke, Sports Editor
Central Park One, Ste. 202
523 Central Park Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 525-2121
Fax: (405) 524-7465
The OklahomanMike Sherman, sports editor
P.O. Box 25125
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone:(405) 475-3314
Fax: (405) 475-3315
Norman TranscriptClay Horning, Sports Editor
(cfhorning@normantranscript.
com)
P.O. Drawer 1058
Norman, OK 73070
Phone: (405) 366-3535
Fax: (405) 366-3516
Oklahoma Daily(student newspaper)
Sports Editor
860 Van Vleet Oval, Room 126
Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-7630
Fax: (405) 325-6051
Tulsa WorldMike Strain, Sports Editor
P.O. Box 1770
Tulsa, OK 74102
Phone: (918) 581-8355
Fax: (918) 581-8352
KFOR (NBC- Channel 4)
Bob Barry Jr., Sports Director
444 E. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Phone: (405) 478-6366
Fax: (405) 478-6337
KOCO (ABC- Channel 5 )
Mark Rodgers, Sports Director
P.O. Box 14555
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Phone: (405) 475-5257
Fax: (405) 478-6675
KWTV (CBS - Channel 9)
Dean Blevins, Sports Director
P.O. Box 14159
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Phone: (405) 841-9940
Fax: (405) 841-9989
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
PRACTICE POLICY
Results of all tournaments will be e-mailed to local media outlets as soon as
they become available and will also be posted online at www.SoonerSports.
com. Media interested in receiving results should contact Stephanie Turner the
week of the tournament.
Practices are held at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club and Charlie Coe Golf
Learning Center. Media who wish to attend must obtain clearance from
Stephanie Turner. Practices generally begin at 2:30 p.m. CT, and the best
time to conduct interviews is immediately following practice.
INTERVIEW POLICY MEDIA OUTLETS
Media Information
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SOONERSPORTS.COM
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Sept. 11-13 Host: Texas A&M University
Course: Traditions Golf Club
Par/Yards: 72/6,225
Contact: Colin Killian
Tournament Information
Sept. 19-20 Host: University of New Mexico
Course: University of New Mexico Golf Course
Par/Yards: 73/6,187
Contact: Greg Remington
WINDY CITY COLLEGIATE CLASSIC
Oct. 5-6 Host: Northwestern University
Course: The Glen Club
Par/Yards: 72/6,539
Contact: Rand Champion
Oct. 25-27 Host: UT-San Antonio
Course: Briggs Ranch Golf Club
Par/Yards: 72/7,206
Contact: Carlos Valdez
Feb. 7-9Host: Purdue University
Course: Coco Beach Golf Course
Par/Yards: 72/6,219
Contact: Sara White
March 1-2 Host: University of Central Florida
Course: Red Tail Golf Course
Par/Yards: 72/6,301
Contact: Leigh Torbin
March 8-9 Host: San Jose State University
Course: Almaden Country Club
Par/Yards: 72/6,210
Contact: Amy Villa
BETSY RAWLS LONGHORN INVITATIONAL
April 2-4Host: University of Mississippi
Course: University Golf Course
Par/Yards: 72/6,132
Contact: Kimberly Ling
April 12-13Host: Baylor University
Course: Twin Rivers Golf Club
Par/Yards: 72/6,698
Contact: Julie Bennett
BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP - NORMAN, OKLA. JIMMIE AUSTIN OU GOLF CLUBApril 23-25
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THE ALAMO INVITATIONAL REBEL INTERCOLLEGIATE
March 26-28 Host: University of Texas
Course: University of Texas Golf Club
Par/Yards: 72/6,324
Contact: Ashley Cushman
TEXAS A&M “MO” MORIAL UCF CHALLENGE
DICK MCGUIRE INVITATIONAL JULI INKSTER SPARTAN INVITATIONAL
LADY PUERTO RICO CLASSIC BAYLOR LADY BEAR INVITATIONAL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
2010 Spring PreviewThe 2009-10 season for the University of Oklahoma
women’s golf team will mark the beginning of an
exciting new era with first-year head coach Veronique
Drouin and assistant coach Jennie Arseneault taking
over the program’s reins.
The return of seniors Chelsey Collins, Andrea Sell-
meyer and Ryanne Elmer is a major comfort to the
new staff, and all three have been charged with helping
set team goals on and off the golf course.
“The three seniors we have on the team are very hard
workers,” Drouin said. “They’ll be able to help the
underclassmen and are a great group of leaders for our
team.”
Drouin is as interested in seeing strong performance in
the classroom as she is on the links. This year’s team
members are no strangers to achieving academic excel-
lence. During last year’s spring semester, the Sooners
posted a collective 3.5 grade point average. Continuing
the commitment to academics is a top priority. All
nine Sooners will also get involved in a handful of
community service projects as they strive to reach their
service goals.
On the course, the Sooners say their aim is to finish in
the top five of every tournament. And they’ve got one
outing in particular circled on the calendar.
“Our main goal this year is to win the Big 12 Champion-
ship since we’re hosting it,” said Sellmeyer. “It’s a great
opportunity for us to make a statement on our home
turf.”
At last year’s Big 12 Championship in Lubbock, Texas,
OU fought through adverse weather conditions and as-
sembled an impressive third-place finish. The Sooners
aren’t interested in third place this year.
“The weather was very difficult last year, but we learned
that we all had the guts to keep fighting and we just
need to keep reminding ourselves that we all can fight
for every single stroke,” said Ellen Mueller, a junior
who enters the season with seven top-20 finishes under
her belt. “With the Big 12 Championship being here in
Norman this spring, the weather could be the exactly
same.”
With 11 tournaments on this year’s schedule, Drouin
wants her squad to use every practice and qualifying
round as preparation for the conference championship.
Drouin adheres to the philosophy that playing against
the nation’s top golfers is the best way to strengthen her
team’s individual abilities. With that in mind, the Soon-
ers’ 2009-10 schedule will be very competitive.
“I want our players competing against the best in the
country,” Drouin said. “I think that’s important for them
to assess how they’re doing and what they need to
improve upon.”
A firm believer that dedication to practice is an essential
element of success, Drouin also understands that col-
lege is more than just golf. In fact, she encourages her
student-athletes to participate in campus functions and
events so that they can have a complete and fulfilling
collegiate experience.
“I want them to have a great time here as college
students,” Drouin said. “It’s not always about playing
golf. There’s more to it and I want them to have a well-
rounded life as a student. I’d like for them to be regular
students away from the course, and then be a golfer
when they come to practice.”
The Sooners returned to school in August after several
experienced success in various local, regional and
national tournaments over the summer.
Collins enters her final year of college with confidence
after winning this summer’s Colorado Women’s Golf
Association Match Play Championship. Drouin hopes
Collins harnesses the victory into momentum for the
2009-10 campaign.
“Chelsey is a very hard worker and is a great leader for
our team,” Drouin said of the veteran, who, along with
Sellmeyer, recorded holes-in-one during practice rounds
last October. “I really hope to see her crack the lineup as
much as possible this year.”
Elmer, a fifth-year senior, possesses the leadership
qualities the OU coaching staff admires. She is excited
to end her collegiate career on a high note.
“Coach Drouin and Coach Arseneault have a lot of talent
and will be able to help all of us individually,” Elmer
said. “We’re going to take advantage of that and work to
improve this year.”
Mueller, who holds a 76.57 career stroke average, is on
pace to become one of the most accomplished golfers in
school history. Just halfway through her career, she has
racked up four top-10 finishes (three of them top-five
efforts). Mueller is a mainstay in the OU lineup.
Fellow junior Sara Hemingway enters her second
season as a Sooner after transferring from Texas A&M.
Drouin expects her to help the squad in multiple ways.
“Sara is a unique individual who helps bring out the dif-
ferent personalities of everyone on the team,” the head
coach said. “She also has a ton of national experience
as a player.”
Sophomores Brooke Collins and Kelly Short were
major assets last year as rookies, and Drouin will rely on
them to continue their steady contributions.
Incoming freshmen Taylor Schmidt and Aly Seng join
the team after a busy summer. Schmidt competed in
the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship
and won the 2009 Golf Association of Ontario’s Women’s
Champion of Champions title. Seng, meanwhile, placed
second to Mueller at the 2009 Women’s Oklahoma
Golf Association Stroke Play Championship and won
the consolation title at the 2009 WOGA Match Play
Championship.
“Taylor is a very hard worker,” Drouin said. “She con-
stantly works on her short game, and has a lot of junior
and amateur golf experience. I definitely see her being
a big part of this team. Aly comes from Oklahoma and
does not have much national playing experience. Still,
she has a lot of potential to develop as one of our key
players.”
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The Coaches and Players
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Head Coach
FIRST YEAR
THE DROUIN FILEHometown ....................................................... Sts-Anges, Quebec
High School .............................................. Academie Les Estacades
College ................................................ Kent State University, 2003
COACHING HISTORY
2003-2006 ......................................Kent State, Graduate Assistant
2006-2009 ...............................................Georgia, Assistant Coach
2009-Present .............................................Oklahoma, Head Coach
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1999-2003 .................................................................... Kent State
COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Regional and NCAA Championships (Bulldogs finished in second
and eighth place, respectively)
of Fame (2009)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
EDUCATION
Kent State (2003)
Kent State (2007)
Veronique Drouin
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
On June 24, 2009, Veronique Drouin (pronounced VAIR-o-neek DREW-un), became
the fifth head women’s golf coach at the University of Oklahoma. Drouin made the
move to Norman after being an assistant coach at Georgia for the past four years.
“Veronique Drouin brings the teaching skills, passion, character and recruiting
ability we need in this leadership role to build on the foundation of what has been
established here,” OU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and
Athletics Director Joe Castiglione said.
During Drouin’s first full season at Georgia in 2006, the Bulldogs won two prestigious
events the Golf Daytona Beach Fall Preview and the SEC Championship. Drouin
also served as interim head coach during the 2007 Central Regional and NCAA
Championships, leading the Bulldogs to second- and eighth-place finishes,
respectively.
During her tenure at UGA, the team notched three top-10 and four top-20 finishes in
the national championships. Individually, 11 All-Americans and two SEC champions
were crowned while Drouin was on staff.
Prior to joining the Georgia staff, Drouin was a graduate assistant at Kent State for
two-and-a-half years. She also enjoyed a standout playing career with the Golden
Flashes as the 2000 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman of the Year, the 2003
MAC Golfer of the Year and a three-time first-team All-MAC performer.
As a senior, Drouin led Kent State to a second-place finish at the 2003 Central
Reigonal and a 19th-place showing at the NCAA Championships. Two years earlier,
she helped the Golden Flashes to a 15th-place finish at the 2001 NCAA, the program’s
best effort ever.
Drouin continued to compete as an amateur following graduation, and finished
2006 at No.8 in Canada’s national rankings. Drouin was runner-up at the 2006 Royale
Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship after tying for medalist honors
and falling in a playoff. Her additional amateur highlights include: advancing to
the quarterfinals of the 2005 British Ladies’ Amateur; representing Canada at the
2003 Commonwealth Games and the 2003 and 2005 Spirit International Amateur
Golf Championship; winning the 2001 and 2003 Quebec Amateur Championship;
finishing eighth at the 2004 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur; and finishing
fifth in stroke play qualifying at the 2004 British Ladies’ Am.
A native of Sts-Anges, Quebec, Drouin received her bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Kent State in the spring of 2003 and her master’s in sports
management from Kent State in 2007.
I can’t live without ............................................ my phone and my family
Prized possession ...................................................... my master’s degree
One thing that most people don’t know about me ........ I’m right handed
but play golf left handed
Favorite actor/actress ..................................................... George Clooney
Favorite TV show .............................................................. Grey’s Anatomy
Nobody knows that........................................................... I can tap dance
Most memorable golf moment ......................... playing Augusta National
Favorite professional athlete ................................................. Tiger Woods
Favorite movie ............................................................ Million Dollar Baby
A QUICK NINE...
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Assistant Coach
FIRST YEAR
Just a few weeks after graduating from the University of Virginia, Jennie
Arseneault changed her role from being a competitive collegiate golfer
to University of Oklahoma assistant coach. She was hired Aug. 27, 2009.
Arseneault (pronounced ARR-sun-alt) was an honorable mention All-
American and a two-time All-ACC selection at Virginia.
A native of Concord, N.H., who considers Grinnell, Iowa, as her hometown,
Arseneault recorded a 75.3 career stroke average at Virginia. She was
named to the All-ACC team as a sophomore. As a junior, she finished ninth
at the ACC Championship and 34th at the NCAA Championships. During
her 2008-09 senior year, Arseneault posted five top-10 finishes to boost
her career total to 10, and was again named to the all-conference squad.
She was also named an honorable mention All-American by Golfweek.
Away from the University of Virginia, Arseneault won the 2008 Women’s
Western Golf Association (WWGA) National Amateur Championship,
took home top honors at the Iowa State Women’s Amateur in 2004,
2005 and 2006, reached the quarterfinals of the 2006 U.S. Amateur and
WWGA National Amateur Championship, and qualified for the 2006 U.S.
Women’s Open.
Arseneault graduated in August 2009
with a degree in anthropology.
Jennie ArseneaultArseneault was an honorable mention All-
American at the University of Virginia.
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2009
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Back row (left to right): Chelsey Collins, Andrea Sellmeyer, Taylor Schmidt, Ryanne Elmer, Sara Hemingway. Front row (left to right): Head coach Veronique
Drouin, Ellen Mueller, Brooke Collins, Aly Seng, Kelly Short, assistant coach Jennie Arseneault.
Collins, Brooke ......................................So.
Collins, Chelsey.....................................Sr.
Elmer, Ryanne ......................................Sr
Hemingway, Sara .................................Jr.
Mueller, Ellen .......................................Jr.
Schmidt, Taylor.....................................Fr.
Sellmeyer, Andrea ................................Sr.
Seng, Aly ..............................................Fr.
Short, Kelly...........................................So.
RETURNING GOLFERS’ TOTALSALPHABETICAL ROSTER BY STATE/PROVINCE
Career Top-20 Finishes ...................... 14
Career Top-10 Finishes ........................ 5
Total Rounds ................................... 232
Total Strokes ............................... 18,326
Team Average............................... 78.99
Oklahoma ........................................... 3
Colorado .............................................. 2
Indiana ................................................ 2
Ontario ................................................ 1
Texas ................................................... 1
2009-10 Roster Breakdown
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COLLINS’ CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 12 76 1,000 83.33
2007-08 14 74 1,118 79.86
2006-07 18 68 1,393 77.38
Career 44 68 3,511 80.19
SeniorsRyanne ElmeryRyanne ElmeryRyRyayannne ElElmlmereryy
2008-09:
Took part in four tournaments ... Recorded a season-low 76 during the second round of the Mountain
View Collegiate and the third round of the Lady Puerto Rico Classic (both in the spring) ... Tied for 64th
at the Windy City Collegiate in October ... Posted her best 54-hole score of 246 at the Mountain View
Collegiate.
2007-08:
Earned a career-best finish at the Jeannine McHaney/Audrey Morehead Invitational with a tie for
14th place (her third career top-20) ... Carded a season-low 54-hole tournament score of 231 at the
McHaney/Morehead Invitational ... Posted her season-low round with a 74 in the second round of the
McHaney /Morehead Invitational ... Shot her best career 36-hole tournament score of 168 at the Badger
Invitational to tie for 61st place ... Tied for 54th at the Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate ... Carded
a three-round 237 at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic to finish tied for 52nd... Received the team’s
Sportsmanship Award.
2006-07:
Posted two top-20 finishes (Lady Puerto Rico Classic and Susie Maxwell Berning Classic) ... Finished in a
tie for 16th at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic after shooting five over through three rounds ... Fired
a final-round 73 in the “Mo” Morial Invitational, OU’s lowest of the tournament ... Shot a second-round
68 at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic (tied for 15th with teammate Heather Wright) ... Was her first time in
the lineup ... Shot a 232 at the Big 12 Championship to finish in a tie for 32nd ... Received team’s Most
Improved Award.
High School:
Selected to first team all-conference squad all four years and first team all-region team three consecu-
tive years ... Was named to the Denver Post All-State first team and Rocky Mountain News All-Colorado
first team in 2005 and 2006 ... Won the Colorado Junior Golf Association All Star Award (2004 and
2005)... Played for the CWGA Junior America’s Cup Team ... Qualified for and competed at the 2005
Junior World Championship and finished 58th out of 120 ... Finished second at the 2005 5A state cham-
pionship and finished third at the event in 2006 ... Named the 2003 Colorado Women’s Golf Association
Most Improved Player after lowering her handicap seven strokes in one year.
Personal:Parents are Terri and Larry Collins ... Sister is Brooke Collins, a Sooner sophomore ... Home course is
Omni Interlocken Golf Course, where her father is the course professional ... Played golf for 13 years and
competitively for seven years... Majoring in communication.
Chelsey Collins
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SENIOR LOUISVILLE, COLO. MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
SINGLE ROUND ........................ 68 .........Lady Puerto Rico Classic, 2nd round (2007)
36-HOLE TOURNAMENT ....... 168 .................................Badger Invitational (2007)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ....... 221 ......................... Lady Puerto Rico Classic (2007)
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (2007)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .......T14th .............. Jeannine McHaney Invitational (2007)
CAREER TOP-20 FINISHES ........ 3
JUNIOR (2008-09)
Windy City Collegiate ....................................64 ........................ 83-86-82=251
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................85 ........................ 85-88-76=249
Mountainview Collegiate ..............................T94 ...................... 88-76-82=246
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T61 ...................... 81-86-87=254
SOPHOMORE (2007-2008)
Badger Invitational .......................................T61 ............................83-85=168
Jeannine McHaney Invitational .....................T14 ...................... 79-74-78=231
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate .............T54 ...................... 78-84-75=237
Central District Invitational ...........................T64 ...................... 85-79-81=245
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T52 ...................... 82-78-77=237
FRESHMAN (2006-2007)
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................T15 ...................... 76-68-77=221
“Mo” Morial Invitational ................................T34 ...................... 81-85-73=239
Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational ................T31 ...................... 83-75-79=237
Mountainview Collegiate ..............................T85 ...................... 80-78-78=236
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T16 ...................... 70-75-76=221
Big 12 Championship ....................................T32 ...................... 80-77-82=239
TOURNAMENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
A QUICK NINE...
How you mark your ball ....................................Two Cs on each side of the number
Favorite club in your bag ............................................................................... putter
Greatest passion outside of golf ................................running and horseback riding
Dream foursome .................................................... my family (there are four of us)
Favorite vacation spot ...............................................................Breckenridge, Colo.
Favorite movie.......................................................................................Caddyshack
Favorite TV show ......................................................................CMT in the morning
Favorite professional athlete ................................................................Tiger Woods
Most people don’t know that ............ I can last eight seconds on a mechanical bull
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ELMER’S CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 9 79 742 82.44
2007-08 17 72 1,376 80.94
2006-07 9 77 737 81.89
Career 35 72 2,855 81.57
Ryanne ElmeryRyanne ElmeryRyRyayannne ElElmlmerer
2008-09:
Maintained a spot in the Sooner lineup for three consecutive tournaments ... Fired a season-best
79 during the first round of the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational and the last two rounds of the
Mountain View Collegiate in March ... Recorded a season-best 54-hole score of 240 at the Mountain
View Collegiate ... Tied for 74th at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic in April.
2007-08:
Took hold of the No. 5 spot in the lineup for OU’s last three tournaments ... Recorded a career-low
18-hole score with an even-par 72 in the final round of the MountainView Collegiate ... Finished in a
career-best 31st place at the MountainView Collegiate ... Three-round score of 226 at the Mounta-
inView Collegiate was a career best for a 54-hole tournament ... Tied for 34th at the Susie Maxwell
Berning Classic with a 54-hole score of 230 ... Tied for 38th place at the Badger Invitational with
a career-best 36-hole tournament score of 161 ... Named to the 2008 NGCA All-American scholar
team... Received the team’s Most Improved Award.
2006-07:
Shot a 241 to finish 42nd in her first collegiate appearance at the Lady Wolverine Invitational ...
Shot a 242 at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic.
2005-06:
Redshirted.
High School:
Member of the 2005 4A All-Academic and 4A state runner-up teams ... Won 4A state tournament,
4A regional tournament and one invitational tournament while placing in the top five in seven invi-
tational tournaments ... Earned 4A all-state honors in 2002 and 2005 ... Earned 5A all-state honors
in 2003 and 2004 ... Placed in the top 10 in three AJGA tournaments ... Selected to the 2005 Daily
Oklahoman All-City golf team ... Lettered in golf four years and was a captain for three years.
Personal:
Parents are Mike and Carleen Elmer ... Home course is Oak Tree Country Club ... Majoring in zoology/
pre-med.
Ryanne Elmer
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SENIOR EDMOND, OKLA. BISHOP MCGUINNESS HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
SINGLE ROUND ........................ 72 ........Mountainview Collegiate, 3rd round (2008)
36-HOLE TOURNAMENT ....... 161 .................................Badger Invitational (2007)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ....... 226 ....................... Mountainview Collegiate (2008)
TOURNAMENT FINISH ....... T31st ....................... Mountainview Collegiate (2008)
TOURNAMNENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
JUNIOR (2008-09)
Betsy Rawls Invitational ................................74 ........................ 79-81-82=242
Mountainview Collegiate ..............................87 ........................ 82-79-79=240
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T74 ...................... 90-84-86=260
SOPHOMORE (2007-2008)
Badger Invitational .......................................T38 ............................77-84=161
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................T74 ...................... 79-78-80=237
Moutainview Collegiate ................................T31 ...................... 78-76-72=226
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T34 ...................... 78-75-77=230
Big 12 Championship ....................................T57 ...................... 97-91-82=270
NCAA West Regional......................................107 ...................... 86-84-82=252
FRESHMAN (2006-2007)
Wolverine Invitational ...................................42 ........................ 77-85-79=241
“Mo” Morial Invitational ................................T75 ...................... 86-87-81=254
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T92 ...................... 79-81-82=242
A QUICK NINE...
Favorite club in your bag ............................................................................... putter
Favorite golf course snack .................................................my mom’s “fairway mix”
Greatest passion outside of golf .........................................going to medical school
How I define success ........................................ by the journey and what is learned
Favorite music group ...............................................................................Sugarland
Favorite TV show ............................................................................. Grey’s Anatomy
I would like to witness .............................................my dreams/goals coming true
Most memorable golf moment ............................ getting a hole in one at Oak Tree
Favorite animal .................................................................................................dog
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
2008-09:
Competed in four of team’s 10 tournaments ... Posted her best performance of the season at the Central District
Invitational in February by tying for 47th with a 235 ... Tied for 79th at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in February
... Tied for 52nd at the season-opening Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate in September ... Fired a season-low
round of 74 at the Ron Moore ... Shot a 262 to tie for 80th place at OU’s Susie Maxwell Berning Classic in April ...
Recorded her first-ever hole-in-one during practice round at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club in October 2008.
2007-08:
Competed in two tournaments ... Posted a season-best finish with a tie for 34th place at the Susie Maxwell
Berning Classic ... Carded a season-low 73 (1-over par) in the final round of the Susie Maxwell ... 54-hole score
of 230 at the Susie Maxwell was also a season low ... Tied for 54th at the Jeannine McHaney/Audrey Morehead
Invitational with a score of 245 ... Named Outstanding Scholar Athlete of the Year ... Presented with the Athletics
Council Service Award and the Athletic Director’s Leadership Award.
2006-07:
Saw action in five tournaments in her first season as a Sooner ... Shot a career-best 11 over to finish in 13th
place (also marking a collegiate best) in the Betsy Rawls Invitational ... Tied for 59th after shooting a 237
at the Jeannine McHaney Invitational ... Named to NGCA All-American Scholar team ... Received team’s
Sportsmanship Award.
High School:
Selected to the 2006 first team all-state squad in golf and volleyball ...Varsity golf captain three
consecutive years and varsity volleyball captain two years ... Four-year golf state qualifier ... Finished
third in 2006 golf state tournament ... Named Trusted Choice “Big I” state champion at OU’s Jimmie Austin Golf
Club in 2006 ... Was a Wendy’s High School Heisman state finalist in 2005 ... Qualified for 2005 USGA National
Girls Junior Championship ... Qualified and placed in the top three all four years at the regional tournament ...
2004 regional golf champion ... Recorded 30 top-10 finishes in high school tournaments, including 24 top-four
finishes and eight victories.
Personal:
Parents are Jeff and Sabrina Sellmeyer ... National Merit Scholar ... Member of OU President’s Leadership Class
... Was high school valedictorian ... Home course is McAlester Country Club ... Majoring in health and exercise
science.
SELLMEYER’S CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 12 74 981 81.75
2007-08 6 73 475 79.17
2006-07 15 69 1,168 77.87
Career 33 69 2,624 79.51
Andrea Sellmeyer
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SENIOR MCALESTER, OKLA. MCALESTER HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
SINGLE ROUND.............................69.. .... Betsy Rawls Invitational, 2nd round (2007)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............222 .....................Mountainview Collegiate (2007)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .................13th ..........Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational (2007)
CAREER TOP-20 FINISHES ...........1
TOURNAMENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
JUNIOR
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate T52 ...........................80-84-74=238
Lady Puerto Rico Classic T79 ...........................83-82-81=246
Central District Invitational T47 ...........................84-75-76=235
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic T80 ...........................88-85-89=262
SOPHOMORE (2007-2008)
Jeannine McHaney Invitational T54 ...........................85-80-80=245
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic T34 ...........................76-81-73=230
FRESHMAN (2006-2007)
Jeannine McHaney Invitational T59 ...........................76-81-80=237
Wolverine Invitational 55 ...........................82-81-85=248
Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 13 ...........................78-69-80=227
Mountainview Collegiate T32 ...........................74-73-75=222
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic T69 ...........................79-79-76=234
A QUICK NINE...
Favorite course you’ve played ..................................................... Flint Hills National
Favorite club in your bag ................................................most frequently my 7-iron
Greatest passion outside of golf ...............................................................volleyball
Favorite book ............................................................................................the Bible
Favorite food ......................................................... prime rib, but I also love sweets
Favorite actress/actor ........................................................ Matthew McConaughey
Person I would like to meet ................................................................my soul mate
Most people don’t know that .........................I played the saxophone for five years
Favorite animals ....................................................................... bears and alligators
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
HEMINGWAY’S CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 17 74 1,369 80.53
Career 17 74 1,369 80.53
Juniors
2008-09:
Participated in all four fall tournaments and two spring tournaments during her first season as a
Sooner ... Sustained a wrist injury near the end of the fall season ... Recorded a season-best 11th-
place finish at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic in April ... Fired a 230 for 23rd place at the Windy
City Collegiate in October ... Carded a career-low 74 during the first and third rounds of the Price’s
“Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate in October ... 228 at Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” marked a season best ...
Finished 60th at the Big 12 Championship in April.
2007-08:
Participated in three tournaments as a Texas A&M freshman ... Averaged 81.6 strokes over her
nine rounds ... Posted her best finish (tied for 47th place) at the Texas A&M MoMorial Invitational
with a three-round 253 (+37) ... Tied for 84th at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown ... Low
round of 76 came in the Cougar Classic second round.
High School:
Advanced to semifinals of 2007 Texas Women’s Amateur ... Qualified for 2007 U.S. Women’s
Amateur ... Participated in 2006 USGA Girls Junior Championship ... Won the 2006 American
Junior Golf Association Skills Challenge Championship in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Had extensive junior
golf experience with eight top-15 and four top-10 career finishes in AJGA play ... Named the
2004 player of the year on the Texas Junior Golf Tour ... Won the 2006 Greater Houston Junior
Championship ... Three-time district champion and state tournament qualifier ... Placed sixth at
state tournament in 2007 ... Was the No. 4 ranked senior in Texas and was rated No. 51 nationally
by Golfweek ... Three-time team MVP ... Coached by Jeff Belnap.
Personal:
Parents are Larry and Kellie Hemingway ... Home course is Kingwood Country Club ... Majoring
in energy management.
Sara Hemingway
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JUNIOR KINGWOOD, TEXAS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
CAREER BESTS
TOURNAMENT FINISHES
SOPHOMORE
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate ..............T57 ..................... 78-84-78=240
Windy City Collegiate ....................................T23 ..................... 75-75-80=230
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational ..................T22 ..................... 74-80-74=228
Kent Youel Invitaitonal ..................................WD ............................. 87-WD-84
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T11 ..................... 80-78-79=237
Big 12 Championship ....................................60 ....................... 87-84-92=263
SINGLE ROUND .............................74 ..............Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” 3rd round (2008)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............228 ............................ Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” (2008)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .................T11th .. ...............Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (2008)
CAREER TOP-20 FINISHES ...........1
A QUICK NINE...
Golf course superstitions ...................................................... using my OU ballmark
Favorite course you’ve played .............................................................. Spyglass Hill
Greatest passion outside of golf ...........music, playing guitar and drums and DJing
Favorite thing about OU ........... being able to play for and represent a great school
Favorite food ...............................................................................................Chinese
Favorite musician/group ............................................................ A.F.I. or Pink Floyd
If I won a million dollars, I would ................................................... travel the world
Most memorable golf moment ................ meeting Arnold Palmer at Pebble Beach
Favorite animal ......................................................................................... sea otter
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
JUNIOR EVANSVILLE, IND. REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLEllen Mueller
2008-09:
Maintained a spot in the Sooner lineup for every tournament ... Three-round 230 placed her in a tie for 24th at
the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in February ... Picked up a third-place finish with a career-best 54-hole score of 220
at the Windy City Collegiate in October ... Fired a career-low 70 at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational where
she tied for 14th ... Led the Sooner lineup heading into the season-opening Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
where she finished tied for 29th ... Nabbed a second-place finish at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (her third
career top-five finish) in April ... Finished tied for 31st at the Big 12 Championship ... Tied for 31st after posting a
three-round 230 at the “Price’s ‘Give ‘Em Five” Invitational in October 2008.
2007-08:
Recorded one of the best freshman seasons in Oklahoma women’s golf history ... Started all 11 tournaments for
OU ... Led the Sooners with a tie for 22nd place in the strongest field of the season at the NCAA West Regional
... Three-round score of 221 (5-over-par) at the NCAA West Regional marked her career low for a 54-hole
tournament and left her only three strokes out of a trip to the NCAA Championship as an individual ... Fired a
then-career-low 72 in the first round of the West Regional ... Finished tied for 10th place at the Susie Maxwell
Berning Classic with a 54-hole score of 222 (her second career top-10 finish) ... Made her presence felt in her
first collegiate event at the season-opening Badger Invitational by finishing in a career best second place tie
with teammate Kendall Dye ... Score of 148 at the Badger Invitational marked her career low for a 36-hole score
... Tied for 21st place at the Big 12 Championship with a three-round score of 243 ... Held the No. 1 roster spot
going into the CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational ... Fired a three-round 225 to tie for 24th place at the Farr
Memorial Invitational ... Earned her second career top-15 finish at the Jeannine McHaney/Audrey Morehead
Invitational by carding a score of 230 to finish in 13th place ... Posted the third top-20 finish in her first four
events at the Price’s “Give `Em Five” Intercollegiate with a three-round 228 (tied for 19th) ... Recorded a 76.90
scoring average on the season for the third-best average on the team ... Recorded seven top-25 finishes, four
top 20s, two top 10s and a top five during her remarkable freshman campaign ... Named to the 2008 NGCA
All-American scholar team.
High School:
Four-year Indiana state tournament finalist with second, third, fifth, and 10th-place finishes ... Four-time
Indiana all-state first team and All-SIAC Conference first team honoree ... Recorded three wins on the Future
Collegians World Tour (FCWT) and was the recipient of the 2006 FCWT “For Good of The Game” sportsmanship
award ... Played in three USGA Championships: 2006 U.S. Girls’ Junior (quarterfinalist); 2007 U.S. Women’s Public
Links; and 2007 U.S. Women’s Amateur ... 2007 Indiana State Amateur runner-up, 2007 Indiana Open third-place
finisher and 2007 Indiana Women’s Golf Association “Player of the Year.”
Personal:
Parents are Ken and Becky Mueller ... Home course is Cambridge Golf Club ... Majoring in health and exercise
science/pre-PT.
MUELLER’S CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 30 70 2,287 76.23
2007-08 31 72 2,384 76.90
Career 61 70 4,671 76.57
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TOURNAMENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
SOPHOMORE (2008-09)
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate ..............T29 ..................... 76-75-80=231
Windy City Collegiate` ...................................3 ......................... 71-71-77=220
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational ..................T31 ..................... 76-76-78=230
Kent Youel Invitational ..................................T36 ..................... 76-74-78=228
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................T24 ..................... 83-74-73=230
Central District Invitational ...........................T36 ..................... 72-77-82=231
Betsy Rawls Invitational ................................T14 ..................... 74-70-78=222
Mountainview Collegiate ..............................T38 ..................... 75-75-77=227
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................2 ......................... 76-75-78=229
Big 12 Championship ....................................T31 ..................... 80-77-82=239
FRESHMAN (2007-2008)
Badger Invitational .......................................T2 ............................ 75-73=148
CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational ..........T24 .....................75-73-77=225
Jeannine McHaney Invitational .....................13 .......................77-76-77=230
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate .............T19 .....................76-77-75=228
Central District Invitational ...........................T50 .....................82-79-78=239
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................T66 .....................76-82-76=233
Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational ................T57 .......................... 82-85=167
Mountainview Collegiate ..............................T43 .....................76-75-77=228
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T10 .....................75-74-73=222
Big 12 Championship ....................................T21 .....................85-80-78=243
NCAA West Regional......................................T22 .....................72-74-75=221
SINGLE ROUND .............................70 Betsy Rawls Invitational, 2nd round (2009)
36-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............148 Badger Invitational (2007)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............220 Windy City Collegiate (2008)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .................2nd Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (2009)
Badger Invitational (2008)
CAREER TOP-20 FINISHES ........... 7
CAREER TOP-10 FINISHES ...........4
CAREER TOP-FIVE FINISHES ........3
A QUICK NINE...
Favorite music on your iPod .........................................................................country
How do you mark your ball ............................................ match colors to my outfits
Favorite golf course snack ................................................................ peanut M&M’s
Favorite course you’ve played .................................................................... Erin Hills
My motto ..................................................................................... “Hakuna Matata”
Favorite food ............................................................................................. crab legs
Favorite musician/group ......................................................................Rascal Flatts
Biggest superstition ......changing golf balls when playing well will stop my streak
Most memorable golf moment .......eagling the 17th hole @ the UT golf course to shoot 70
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COLLINS’ CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 18 71 1,419 78.83
Career 18 71 1,419 78.83
SOPHOMORE LOUISVILLE, COLO. MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL
Ryanne ElmeryRyanne ElmeryRyRyayannne ElElmlmereryyyBrooke Collins
2008-09:
Competed in six of team’s 10 tournaments and posted three top-30 finishes … Began the fall
with a season-best 228 at the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate for 24th place … Second-
round 71 at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate marked a career best … Placed 29th after posting a
229 at Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate in October … Tied her season-best finish of 24th at
the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic in April.
High School:
Selected to the Denver Post All-State and Rocky Mountain News All-Colorado teams in 2007 ...
Chosen as a Denver Athletic Club/ Denver Post 2008 Student Athlete of the Year finalist ... Named
Monarch High School 2008 Femaie Athlete of the Year ... Won the 2007 Colorado High School 5A
State Championship and 2006 Colorado Women’s Golf Association Junior Championship ... Placed
13th in 2008 Colorado Women’s Open ... Tied for eighth place at 2007 Colorado Women’s Golf
Association Stroke Play Championship.
Personal:
Parents are Terri and Larry Collins ... Older sister is a senior on the OU roster ... Home course is
Omni Interlocken Golf Course where her father is the course professional ... Has played golf for 13
years and competitively for 10 years ... Majoring in multi-disciplinary studies.
Sophomores
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
TOURNAMENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
FRESHMAN (2008-2009)
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate ..............T24 .....................81-71-76=228
Windy City Collegiate ....................................T40 .....................80-79-76=235
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational ..................T29 .....................74-77-78=229
Kent Youel Invitational ..................................71 .......................77-80-83=240
Lady Puerto Rico Classic ................................T79 .....................78-84-84=246
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T24 .....................78-82-81=241
SINGLE ROUND .............................71 ............. Ron Moore Women’s, 2nd round (2009)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............228 ............................. Ron Moore Women’s (2008)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .................T24th .......................... Ron Moore Women’s (2008)
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (2009)
A QUICK NINE...
How do you mark your ball .........................................................................one dot
Favorite course you’ve played at ................................... Country Club of the Rockies
Greatest passion outside of golf ............................................ art and being outside
Favorite thing about OU ..............................................................................football
I can’t live without ....................................................................................laughing
Favorite actor/actress .............................................................................Bill Murray
If I won a million dollars, I would .......................................................... quit my job
Nickname ......................................................................................... “Brooke Trout”
Favorite animal ........................................................................... my horse, “Rebel”
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
SHORT’S CAREER STATSYear Rds Low Strokes Average
2008-09 24 75 1,877 78.21
Career 24 75 1,877 78.21
Ryanne ElmeryRyanne ElmeryRyRyayannne ElElmlmerer
2008-09:
Competed in eight of 10 tournaments as a freshman ... Led the Sooners by tying for eighth
after firing a three-round 225 at the Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational in October (her
first career top-10 finish and career-best 54-hole tournament score) ... Earned her second
top-20
finish by tying for 17th at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic in April ... Finished tied for 23rd
at the Big 12 Championship ... Earned a respectable 32nd-place finish at the season-
opening
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate with a 54-hole score of 232 ... Fired a career-low 75
during the third round of the event ... Posted a three-round 231 at the Mountain View
Collegiate in March... Tied for 58th after shooting a three-round 242 at the Central District
Invitational in Februrary ... Held the No.1 roster spot heading into the Kent Youel Invita-
tional in October.
High School:
Selected to the Indiana All-State first team in 2006 and 2007 ... Competed as a finalist at
the Indiana High School State Championship in 2004, 2005, 2006 (eighth place) and 2007
(third place) ... Three-time Hoosier Heritage Conference Champion ... Named East Central
Indiana Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 ... Placed fifth at the 2007 Indiana Open.
Personal:
Parents are Kevin and Nancy Short and has four brothers ... Home course is The Players Club
... Majoring in health and exercise science.
Kelly Short
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SOPHOMORE MUNCIE, IND. YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
TOURNAMNENT FINISHES
CAREER BESTS
FRESHMAN (2008-2009)
Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate ..............32 ....................... 81-76-75=232
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational ..................T8 ....................... 75-75-75=225
Kent Youel Invitational ..................................T50 ..................... 76-77-80=233
Central District Invitational ...........................T58 ..................... 86-76-80=242
Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational ................T62 ..................... 78-80-80=238
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic .......................T17 ..................... 81-80-78=239
Big 12 Championship ....................................T23 ..................... 82-80-75=237
SINGLE ROUND .............................75 ............................. Big 12 Championship (2009)
54-HOLE TOURNAMENT ..............225 .........Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational (2008)
TOURNAMENT FINISH .................T8 ...........Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational (2008)
CAREER TOP-20 FINISHES ...........2
CAREER TOP-10 FINISHES ...........1
How do you mark your ball ....................................... trace Titleist with red Sharpie
Favorite club in your bag ............................................................................... putter
Favorite pro sports team to follow ............................................... Indianapolis Colts
Non-golf talent you would like to have ......................................... riding a unicycle
Favorite animal ................................................................................my dog, “Bear”
I can’t live without ..........................................................................................Jesus
Favorite vacation spot ................................................................................ Jamaica
Favorite musician/group ....................................................................Kings of Leon
Favorite movie......................................................................... A Walk to Remember
A QUICK NINE...
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TOURNAMENT FINISHES
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
FreshmenRyanne ElmeryyRyanne ElmeryRyRyayannne ElElmlmereryyy
High School:
Won the 2009 Champion of Champions Tournament (competition of all Ontario public club
champions) ... Placed 15th at the 2009 Canadian Junior Girls Championship ... Recorded an
11th-place finish at the 2008 Ontario Junior Championships ... Placed first at the 2008 Central
Western Ontario Secondary School Association Championship ... Member of the Ontario High
Performance Team (2007 and 2008) ... Won the 2008 Bluewater Athletic Association Champion-
ships ... Placed 16th at the 2008 Canadian Junior Championships ... Tied for 60th at 2008 U.S.
Junior Girls Championship.
Personal:
Parents are Dennis and Cindy Schmidt ... Home course is Kincardine Golf & Country Club ... Major-
ing in Education.
Taylor Schmidt
Favorite golf course ritual ..................... twirl my club and put my hand on my thigh before I putt
Golf course superstitions ...................... can’t have my ankle socks show above my shoes
Favorite pro sports team ..................................................................Toronto Maple Leafs
Favorite thing about OU ................. the pride that every student takes in being a Sooner
Favorite food ........................................................................................................ mango
I would like to have witnessed ....................................... Mike Weir winning The Masters
If I won a million dollars, I would ..................donate to my home golf course and my high school
Nickname ................................................................................................................ “Tay”
Favorite animal ................................................................................................... dolphin
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A QUICK NINE...
FRESHMAN KINCARDINE, ONTARIO KINCARDINE SECONDARY SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
High School:
Won 2009 Oklahoma Class 6A individual state championship ... Captured two Centennial Confer-
ence individual championships and two Class 6A regional titles ... Placed second to OU’s Ellen
Mueller at the 2009 Women’s Oklahoma Golf Association Stroke Play Championship ... Won the
consolation championship for the 2009 WOGA Match Play Championship ... Won the 2008 Junior
WOGA Championship ... Placed first at the 2008 Trusted Choice “Big I” Junior Classic (qualifier for
national tournament in Pinehurst, N.C.) ... Named to the 2009 All-Centennial Conference girls
basketball team.
Personal:
Parents are Tom and Julie Seng ... Older brother, Tyson, plays baseball for OU ... Home course is
Oakwood Country Club ... Major is undecided.
Ryanne ElmerRyanne ElmerRyanne ElmerRyanne ElmerRyRyayannne ElElmlmerer
Favorite class at OU ..................................................................................... Personal Health
Favorite course you’ve played ................................................................................ Oakwood
Non-golf talent you would like to have ...........................................................ability to sing
Dream foursome ............................................... me, my dad, Tim Mendenhall, Tiger Woods
I can’t live without ................................................................................. God and my family
Favorite movie..........................................................................How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Nickname .............................................................................................................. “Lil Seng”
Person I would switch places with for a day .................................................. Whitney Hand
Most people don’t know that ............................ I’m left-handed but play golf right-handed
Aly Seng
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A QUICK NINE...
FRESHMAN ENID, OKLA. ENID HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
On the beach in Hawaii for the Kent Youel Invitational
At the Dick McGuire Invitational in
Albuquerque, N.M.
At the UT Golf Course in
Austin, Texas
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At the Dick McGuire Invitational in
Albuquerque, N.M.
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Sara Hemingway
Ellen Mueller
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2008-09 Review
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
The 2008-09 University of Oklahoma women’s golf team, led by senior Kend-
all Dye, recorded four top-five finishes in its 10 regular season tournaments.
It was a year marked by moments of success for every player on the team.
The Sooners got off to a somewhat rocky start at the first tournament of the
season, the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. An
11th-place finish wasn’t the outcome the team hoped for, and the Sooners
knew they were capable of more in the fall’s final three events.
Heavy preparation resulted in a better outcome at the next tournament as
the Sooners fired a 909 (+45) at the Windy City Collegiate Championships in
Skokie, Ill., to finish in fifth place out of 13 teams. Less than a week later, OU
was back in action in quest of a top-three finish.
The Sooners traveled to Las Cruces, N.M., for the “Price’s ‘Give ‘Em Five”
Invitational, where they recorded a season-low 54-hole team score of 903
(+39). All five Sooners finished within the top 50, giving them third place
out of 17 teams. The team then closed the fall with a 12th-place finish at the
Kent Youel Invitational in Oahu, Hawaii.
In February, the Sooners traveled outside the country for the Lady Puerto
Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, where they finished 11th. Less than
a week later, OU competed at the Central District Invitational in Parrish, Fla.,
against a highly competitive 15-team field that included 11 top-50 teams.
OU recorded a 918 (+54) for ninth place.
On March 20-22, the Sooners prepared to face another tough field at the
17-team Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational, in Austin, Texas. The team fired
a three-round 922 (+58) for 10th place. Though not one of the year’s better
finishes by the Sooners, OU did manage to beat five higher-ranked teams.
Near the end of March, the Sooners inked their third-best score of the season
at the MountainView Collegiate in Tucson, Ariz., with a 911 (+47) to finish in
17th place.
The Susie Maxwell Berning Classic, played on the Sooners’ home turf at the
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club, allowed the team one last opportunity to gain
momentum before the conference championship. Strong winds and chilly
temperatures didn’t seem to affect the Sooners on their home course as they
led the tournament after two rounds. Baylor stole the lead on the final 18,
though, and registered a three-shot victory over the home team. Almost
tasting victory, the Sooners were hungry entering the Big 12 Championship.
OU encountered windy conditions at the conference championship at the
par-73 Rawls Course in Lubbock, Texas. With hopes of earning an NCAA
Regional bid, the Sooners notched an impressive third-place finish and beat
four higher-ranked squads.
Unfortunately, the strong performance at the Big 12 Championship was not
enough to continue the Sooners’ season, as they did not receive an invitation
to NCAA regional action. However, the 2008-09 campaign left much to
reflect upon.
For senior Kendall Dye, the road didn’t end in Lubbock. With a 12th-place
finish at regionals advanced to compete individually at the NCAA Champi-
onships, where she finished in 52nd place after jumping 56 spots over the
course of the final three rounds. The performance capped a stellar season of
11 top-25 finishes for Dye, including tournament wins at the Susie Maxwell
and Big 12 Championship. Dye was crowned Big 12 Golfer of the Month in
April and finished her career as one of OU’s best all-time golfers. She posted
a 76.34 four-year stroke average, second best on the school’s all-time list.
Fellow senior Staci Smoot competed in a total of seven tournaments during
the 2008-09 season. Smoot fired a season-low 73 in the first round of the
Central District Invitational, where she finished tied for 29th with a 230, her
best score of the year. The Rochester, Minn., native also tied for 23rd place at
the Big 12 Championship, her best finish of the season.
Ellen Mueller turned in a solid sophomore season for the Sooners with five
top-25 finishes, two of them within the top five. The Evansville, Ind., native
took third place at the Windy City Collegiate, firing a career-best 71 (-1) in
the first round en route to a career-best three-round score of 220. Mueller
also tied her career-best finish at the Susie Maxwell, taking second behind
Dye.
Sophomore transfer Sara Hemingway made the Sooner lineup in six of the
OU’s 10 tournaments. Hemingway, from Kingwood, Texas, set her career low
of 74 in the first and third rounds of the Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational.
She also turned in her career-best three-round score of 228 for 22nd place.
At the Susie Maxwell, she finished in a career-best 11th place.
Brooke Collins assembled a solid freshman campaign and competed in six
tournaments. She turned in her best performance in her collegiate debut at
the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate, shooting a season-low round of 71
on the second 18 and tied for 24th place with a 228 (+12).
Kelly Short, another freshman, took the spotlight in October at the Price’s
“Give ’Em Five” Intercollegiate. She tied for eighth place after shooting 75s
across the board and finished at +9.
Juniors Chelsey Collins, Ryanne Elmer and Andrea Sellmeyer all took turns
filling in the fourth and fifth spots of the lineup for the 2008-09 season.
Collins competed in four tournaments, turning in a season-best 61st-place
finish at the Susie Maxwell. Sellmeyer also participated in four tournaments,
placing a season-best 47th at the Central District Invitational. Elmer joined
the lineup for the last three regular season tournaments and placed a sea-
son-best 74th at both the Betsy Rawls Invitational and the Susie Maxwell.
2008-09 Recap
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Golfer Rounds Low Strokes AverageBrooke Collins............................................18 ...........................71 ...........................1,419 ......................... 78.83Chelsey Collins ..........................................44 ...........................68 ...........................3,511 ......................... 79.80Kendall Dye .............................................128 ..........................68 ...........................9,772 ......................... 76.34Ryanne Elmer ............................................35 ...........................72 ...........................2,855 ......................... 81.57Sara Hemingway .......................................17 ...........................74 ...........................1,369 ......................... 80.53Ellen Mueller .............................................61 ...........................70 ...........................4,671 ......................... 76.57Andrea Sellmeyer ......................................33 ...........................69 ...........................2,624 ......................... 79.52Kelly Short ................................................24 ...........................75 ...........................1,877 ......................... 78.21Staci Smoot ...............................................68 ...........................71 ...........................5,442 ......................... 80.03
FALL 2008 1st 2nd 3rd Total Place Teams Par
9/22-24 Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) 306 315 301 922 11th 13 72
10/6-7 Windy City Collegiate Championships (Skokie, Ill.) 301 301 307 909 5th 13 72
10/13-15 NMSU Prices “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational (Las Cruces, N.M.) 299 299 305 903 3rd 17 72
10/28-29 Kent Youel Invitational (Oahu, Hawaii) 303 306 315 924 12th 15 72
SPRING 2009 1st 2nd 3rd Total Place Teams Par
2/8-10 Lady Puerto Rico Classic (Rio Grande, Puerto Rico) 317 309 309 935 11th 16 72
2/16-17 Central District Invitational (Parrish, Fla.) 309 298 311 918 9th 15 72
3/20-22 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational (Austin, Texas) 302 309 311 922 10th 17 72
3/28-29 Mountainview Collegiate (Tucson, Ariz.) 305 299 307 911 17th 19 72
4/5-6 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic (Norman, Okla.) 315 314 315 944 2nd 15 72
4/24-26 Big 12 Championship (Lubbock, Texas) 315 306 317 938 3rd 12 73
CAREER TOTALS
2008-09 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
OKLAHOMA RECORDS
Team18 Holes: 287 (2008 MountainView Collegiate and 1994 Chris Johnson Invitational)54 Holes: 874 (2000 UALR Invitational)
Individual18 Holes: 66, Kim O’Connor (1994 Lady Paladin Invitational)54 Holes: 211, Kendall Dye (2007 Mountain View Collegiate) and Lisa Meldrum (2002 Dick McGee Invitational and 2002 Susie Maxwell Berning)Season Stroke Avg.: 74.94, Lisa Meldrum (2003-04)
Career Stroke Average1. Lisa Meldrum (75.14) (2001-2004) 2. Kendall Dye (76.34) (2006-2009) 3. Allison Johnson (76.92) (2000-2003) 4. Kelly Jacques (76.93) (2005-2008)5. Kim O’Connor (77.22) (1992-1995) 6. Wendy Martin (77.44) (1999-2002)
Golfer Rounds Low Strokes AverageBrooke Collins............................................18 ...........................71 ...........................1,419 ......................... 78.83Chelsey Collins ..........................................12 ...........................76 ...........................1,000 ......................... 83.33Kendall Dye ..............................................37 ...........................71 ...........................2,774 ......................... 74.97Ryanne Elmer .............................................9 ............................79 ............................ 742 ........................... 82.44Sara Hemingway .......................................17 ...........................74 ...........................1,369 ......................... 80.53Ellen Mueller .............................................30 ...........................70 ...........................2,287 ......................... 76.23Andrea Sellmeyer .....................................12 ...........................74 ............................ 981 ........................... 81.75Kelly Short ................................................24 ...........................75 ...........................1,877 ......................... 78.21Staci Smoot ...............................................21 ...........................74 ...........................1,672 ......................... 79.62
2008-09 INDIVIDUAL TOTALS
FALL ‘08/SPRING ‘09 RON MOORE WINDY CITY PRICE’S “GIVE ‘EM FIVE” KENT YOUEL LADY PUERTO RICO Brooke Collins (T24) 81-71-76=228 (T40) 80-79-76=235 (T29) 74-77-78=229 (71) 77-80-83=240 (T79) 78-84-84=246 Chelsey Collins DNP (64) 83-86-82=251 DNP DNP (85) 85-88-76=249 Kendall Dye (T19) 72-80-74=226 (T9) 75-75-74=224 (T22) 78-71-79=228 (T21) 74-75-74=223 (T16) 72-76-80=228 Ryanne Elmer DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPSara Hemingway (T57) 78-84-78=240 (T23) 75-75-80=230 (T22) 74-80-74=228 (WD) 87-WD-84 DNPEllen Mueller (T29) 76-75-80=231 (3) 71-72-77=220 (T31) 76-76-78=230 (T36) 76-74-78=228 (T24) 83-74-73=230Andrea Sellmeyer (T52) 80-84-74=238 DNP DNP DNP (T79) 83-82-81=246Kelly Short (T32) 81-76-75=232 DNP (T8) 75-75-75=225 (T50) 76-77-80=233 DNP
Staci Smoot DNP DNP (T41) 82-78-74=234 DNP (T39) 79-77-80=236
SPRING 2009 CENTRAL DISTRICT BESTY RAWLS MOUNTAINVIEW SUSIE MAXWELL BIG 12 CHAMP. NCAA REGIONAL NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPSB. Collins DNP DNP DNP (T24)78-82-81=241 DNP DNP DNPC. Collins DNP DNP (T94) 88-76-82=246 (T61)81-86-87=254 DNP DNP DNPK. Dye (T15) 80-72-73=225 (T10)71-78-71=220 (T15) 76-71-73=220 (1)77-75-73=225 (T1) 76-73-76=225 (T12) 76-76-74=226 (T52)82-73-76-75=306R. Elmer DNP (74) 79-81-82=242 (87) 82-79-79=240 (T74)90-84-86=260 DNP DNP DNPS. Hemingway DNP DNP DNP (T11)80-78-79=237 (60) 87-84-92=263 DNP DNPE. Mueller (T36)72-77-82=231 (T14)74-70-78=222 (T38) 75-75-77=227 (2) 76-75-78=229 (T31) 80-77-82=239 DNP DNPA. Sellmeyer (T47)84-75-76=235 DNP DNP (T80)88-85-89=262 DNP DNP DNPK. Short (T58)86-76-80=242 (T62)78-80-80=238 (T60) 77-76-78=231 (T17)81-80-78=239 (T23) 82-80-75=237 DNP DNP
S. Smoot (T29)73-75-82=230 (89)80-88-85=253 (T76) 77-77-81=235 (T38)87-80-80=247 (T23) 77-76-84=237 DNP DNP
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Team and Individual Results
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
RON MOORE WOMEN’S
INTERCOLLEGIATEHighlands Ranch Golf Course
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
6,605 yards, par 72
Sept. 22-24, 2008
TEAM STANDINGS 1. Denver ..................................287-286-280=853
2. TCU .......................................305-289-286=880
3. San Jose State .......................293-298-297=888
4. UC Irvine ...............................304-292-298=894
5. Arkansas-Little Rock .............314-296-298=908
6. Kentucky ...............................302-301-310=913
T7. UC Davis ................................310-301-305=916
T7. Baylor ...................................311-301-304=916
9. Iowa State .............................317-300-301=918
10. UNC Wilmington ...................314-305-300=919
11. Oklahoma .....................306-315-301=922
12. Wyoming ..............................302-318-305=925
13. Northern Colorado ................322-317-324=963
OU IINDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T19. Kendall Dye .................................72-80-74=226
T24. Brooke Collins (Individual) ..........81-71-76=228
T29. Ellen Mueller ...............................76-75-80=231
32. Kelly Short ..................................81-76-75=232
T52. Andrea Sellmeyer .......................80-84-74=238
T57. Sara Hemingway .........................78-84-78=240
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Stephanie Sherlock, Denver .................67-71-68=206
WINDY CITY COLLEGIATEEvanston Golf Club
Skokie, Ill.
6,350 yards, par 72
Oct. 6-7, 2008
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Purdue ................................ 301-290-300=891
2. TCU ..................................... 306-297-297=900
3. Michigan ............................. 390-299-303=902
4. Arizona ............................... 297-306-301=904
5. Oklahoma ................... 301-301-307=909
T6. Texas ................................... 308-303-306=917
T6. East Carolina ....................... 320-301-296=917
8. Iowa State ........................... 303-310-306=919
9. Illinois ................................. 314-299-307=920
10. Northwestern ..................... 311-301-313=925
11. UNC Wilmington ................. 309-313-310=932
12. Texas State .......................... 312-302-303=935
13. UNLV ................................... 318-310-319=947
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
3. Ellen Mueller ............................. 71-72-77=220
T9. Kendall Dye ............................... 75-75-74=242
T23. Sara Hemingway ....................... 75-75-80=230
T40. Brooke Collins ........................... 80-79-76=235
64. Chelsey Collins .......................... 83-86-82=251
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Junthima Gulyanamitta, Purdue ........ 69-69-74=212
PRICE’S “GIVE ‘EM FIVE”
INTERCOLLEGIATENew Mexico State University Golf Course
Las Cruces, N.M.
6,319 yards, par 72
Oct. 13-15, 2008
TEAM STANDINGS
1. UC Irvine .............................293-302-286=881
2. Baylor .................................297-304-298=899
3. Oklahoma ................... 299-299-305=903
4 Oral Roberts ........................303-305-298=906
5. Missouri ..............................309-303-296=908
6. UC Davis ..............................306-312-293=911
7. Colorado State ....................309-314-295=918
8. New Mexico State ...............299-312-310=921
9. Hawaii ................................312-305-313=930
10. UTEP ...................................310-311-310=931
T11. Nevada ...............................308-320-314=932
T11. Kansas State .......................307-314-311=932
T13. Cincinnati ............................311-313-309=933
T13. North Texas .........................304-316-313=933
15. San Diego State ..................310-319-305=934
16. Eastern Washington ............320-316-320=956
17. Samford ..............................320-316-321=957
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T8. Kelly Short ................................75-75-75=225
T22. Kendall Dye ...............................78-71-79=228
T22. Sara Hemingway .......................74-80-74=228
T29. Brooke Collins ...........................74-77-78=229
T31. Ellen Mueller .............................76-76-76=230
T41. Staci Smoot ...............................82-78-74=234
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Jane Chin, UC Irvine ...........................70-74-67=212
2008-09 Tournament Standings
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
KENT YOUEL INVITATIONALKapolei Golf Course
Kapolei, Hawai’i
6,140 yards, par 72
Oct. 28-29, 2008
TEAM STANDINGS
1. San Francisco ....................... 285-286-296=867
T2. UC Irvine .............................. 296-292-290=878
T2. San Jose State ...................... 289-297-292=878
4. Oregon ................................. 291-297-291=879
5. New Mexico ......................... 291-291-299=881
6. Stanford ............................... 293-297-296=886
7. Oregon State ........................ 304-295-300=899
8. San Diego State ................... 310-291-306=907
9. UC Riverside ......................... 300-305-304=909
10. Fresno State ......................... 304-301-305=910
11. Hawai’i ................................. 305-306-305=916
12. Oklahoma .................... 303-306-315=924
13. Cal Poly ................................ 306-307-318=931
T14. Southern Illinois .................. 324-309-317=950
T14. CSU-Northridge ................... 319-307-324=950
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T21. Kendall Dye ................................ 74-75-74=223
T36. Ellen Mueller .............................. 76-74-78=228
T50. Kelly Short ................................. 76-77-80=233
71. Brooke Collins ............................ 77-80-83=240
WD Sara Hemingway ................................87-WD-84
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Jane Chin, UC Irvine ............................ 68-66-69=203
LADY PUERTO RICO CLASSICCoco Beach Resort
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
6,219 yards, par 72
Feb. 8-10, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Purdue ...................................304-288-296=888
2. Tennessee ..............................312-300-297=909
T3. Georgia ..................................302-300-308=910
T3. N.C. State ...............................310-300-300=910
5. TCU ........................................302-301-313=916
6. Kent State ..............................308-304-309=921
7. New Mexico ...........................313-300-310=923
8. Florida State ..........................305-313-310=928
9. Northwestern ........................317-312-301=930
10. Minnesota..............................314-305-314=933
T11. Oklahoma ..................... 317-309-309=935
T11. Michigan ................................314-310-311=935
13. Iowa State ..............................314-312-310=936
14. Indiana ..................................318-311-308=937
15. Texas Tech ..............................315-312-315=942
16. Wisconsin ..............................329-309-310=948
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T16. Kendall Dye ..................................72-76-80=228
T24. Ellen Mueller ................................83-74-73=230
T39. Staci Smoot ..................................79-77-80=236
T79. Andrea Sellmeyer ........................83-82-81=246
T79. Brooke Collins (Individual) ...........78-84-84=246
85. Chelsey Collins .............................85-88-76=249
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Maria Hernandez, Purdue............75-71-73=219 (+3)
Laura Nochta, Indiana .................72-74-73=219 (+3)
CENTRAL DISTRICT
INVITATIONALRiver Wilderness Golf Club
Parrish, Fla.
6,099 yards, par 72
Feb. 16-17, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Auburn...................................284-295-303=882
2. LSU ........................................292-297-296=885
3. Purdue ...................................305-286-297=888
4. Duke ......................................294-298-303=895
5. Michigan State .......................304-297-302=903
6. Ohio State ..............................304-301-302=907
7. TCU ........................................310-292-307=909
8. Kent State ..............................313-293-310=916
9. Oklahoma ..................... 309-298-311=918
10. Texas ......................................315-304-306=925
11. South Carolina .......................309-319-308=936
12. Iowa State ..............................315-302-326=943
T13. Kansas ...................................319-306-321=946
T13. Missouri .................................318-308-320=946
15. Michigan ..................................32-306-321=949
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T15. Kendall Dye ..................................80-72-73=225
T29. Staci Smoot ..................................73-75-82=230
T36. Ellen Mueller ................................72-77-82=231
T47. Andrea Sellmeyer ........................84-75-76=235
T58. Kelly Short ...................................86-76-80=242
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Megan McChrystal, LSU.........................71-74-68=213
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MOUNTAINVIEW COLLEGIATEMountainView Golf Course
Tucson, Ariz.
6,263 yards, par 72
March 29-30, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS
1. San Jose State ...................... 284-287-295=866
2. UNLV .................................... 291-287-297=875
3. Louisville.............................. 292-295-292=879
4. Indiana ................................ 297-298-298=884
5. Missouri ............................... 301-295-298=885
6. Northwestern ...................... 297-301-292=890
7. Colorado State ..................... 297-294-305=896
8. Michigan .............................. 302-299-297=898
9. Nebraska .............................. 290-302-309=901
10. Iowa State ............................ 309-298-297=903
T11. Oregon State ........................ 298-310-297=905
T11. Colorado .............................. 297-301-307=905
13. Fresno State ......................... 303-303-302=908
T14. Washington State ................ 307-313-289=909
T14. Texas Tech ............................ 311-299-299=909
17. Oklahoma .................... 305-299-307=911
18. Arizona ...............................307-307=312=926
19. Boise State ........................... 308-317-317=942
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T15. Kendall Dye ................................ 76-71-73=220
T38. Ellen Mueller .............................. 75-75-77=227
T60. Kelly Short ................................. 77-76-78=231
T76. Staci Smoot ................................ 77-77-81=235
87. Ryanne Elmer ............................. 82-79-79=240
T94. Chelsey Collins ........................... 88-76-82=246
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Erica Moston, San Jose State ............... 72-68-69=209
BETSY RAWLS LONGHORN
INVITATIONALUniversity of Texas Golf Club
Austin, Texas
6,324 yards, par 72
March 20-22, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Purdue ...................................291-287-294=872
2. Arizona State .........................287-291-300=878
3. Arkansas ................................288-294-298=880
4. New Mexico ...........................292-298-301=891
5. Duke ......................................299-302-296=897
6. Notre Dame ...........................296-308-311=915
T7. Furman ..................................302-310-306=918
T7. Texas A&M .............................311-301-306=918
9. Texas ......................................307-308-304=919
T10. Oklahoma ..................... 302-309-311=922
T10. Vanderbilt ..............................291-312-319=922
T12. South Carolina .......................310-311-308=929
T12. Tulsa ......................................308-309-312=929
14. UT Chattanooga .....................304-311-315=930
15. Arizona ..................................306-317-309=932
16. Florida State ..........................317-313-393=933
17. UCF ........................................303-327-320=950
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T10. Kendall Dye ..................................71-78-71=220
T14. Ellen Mueller ................................74-70-78=222
T62. Kelly Short ...................................78-80-80=238
74. Ryanne Elmer ...............................79-81-82=242
89. Staci Smoot ..................................80-88-85=253
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Maria Hernandez, Purdue......................70-69-71=210
SUSIE MAXWELL BERNING CLASSICJimmie Austin OU Golf Club
Norman, Okla.
6,013 yards, par 72
April 5-6, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS 1. Baylor ....................................325-310-306=941
2. Oklahoma ..................... 315-314-315=944
3. Oral Roberts ...........................317-316-316=949
4. Kansas ...................................327-314-317=958
5. UALR ......................................318-316-325=959
6. UTEP ......................................314-322-332=968
7. Redlands CC ...........................331-322-318=971
8. Texas A&M Corpus Christi .......334-327-313=974
9. Kansas State ..........................337-316-324=977
10. Oklahoma City Univ. ...............331-327-321=979
11. SMU .......................................344-322-318=984
12. Wichita State .........................341-324-327=992
13. North Texas ..........................340-334-329=1003
14. Bucknell ...............................347-344-326=1017
15. Creighton .............................353-342-341=1036
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
1. Kendall Dye ..................................77-75-73=225
2. Ellen Mueller ................................76-75-78=229
T11. Sara Hemingway ..........................80-78-79=237
T17. Kelly Short ...................................81-80-78=239
T24. Brooke Collins ..............................78-82-81=241
T38. Staci Smoot ..................................87-80-80=247
T61. Chelsey Collins .............................81-86-87=254
T74. Ryanne Elmer ...............................90-84-86=260
T80. Andrea Sellmeyer ........................88-85-89=262
INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS
Kendall Dye, Oklahoma ............... 77-75-73=225
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BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPRawls Golf Course
Lubbock, Texas
6,564 yards, par 73
April 24-26, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS 1. Oklahoma State .......................295-302-312-909
2. Texas A&M .............................304-299-319=922
3. Oklahoma .................... 315-306-317=938
4. Kansas State ..........................311-311-322=944
5. Kansas ...................................312-310-323=945
6. Texas ......................................321-308-317=946
7. Baylor ....................................322-313-315=950
T8. Colorado ................................317-305-330=952
T8. Iowa State ..............................325-315-312=952
10. Nebraska ................................315-314-324=953
T11. Texas Tech ..............................326-312-319=957
T11. Missouri .................................317-311-329=957
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T1. Kendall Dye ..................................76-73-76=225
T23. Kelly Short ...................................82-80-75=237
T23. Staci Smoot ..................................77-76-84=237
T31. Ellen Mueller ................................80-77-82=239
60. Sara Hemingway ..........................87-84-92=263
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
T1. Ashley Freeman, Texas A&M ........72-73-80=225
T1. Kendall Dye, Oklahoma ....... 76-73-76=225
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
CENTRAL REGIONALScarlet Course- The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
6,246 yards, par 72
May 7-9, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS
1. UCLA ......................................284-290-303=877
2. Purdue ...................................295-289-312=896
3. Wake Forest ...........................298-295-306=899
4. Oklahoma State .....................297-292-312=901
5. Michigan State .......................295-300-310=905
6. New Mexico ..........................301-296-315=912
7. Ohio State ..............................306-293-318=917
8. UT Chattanooga .....................303-299-320=922
9. Georgia State .........................303-305-318=926
10. Washington ...........................308-300-319=927
11. Louisville................................308-307-317=932
12. Kent State ..............................305-304-325=934
13. Kentucky ................................308-307-317=932
14. Stanford .................................310-304-332=946
15. North Carolina State...............312-307-335=954
16. Notre Dame .........................3156-305-338=959
17. Michigan ................................312-321-327=960
18. Illinois State ...........................311-313-339=963
19. Harvard ..................................318-323-338=979
20. Murray State ..........................322-327-341=990
21. Farleigh Dickinson..................328-321-346=995
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T12. Kendall Dye ..................................76-76-74=226
INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS
Maria Jose Uribe, UCLA ..........................69-70-73=212
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPSCaves Valley Golf Club
Owings Mills, Md.
6,443 yards, par 72
May 19-22, 2009
TEAM STANDINGS 1. Arizona State ............... 302-298-291-291=1182
2. UCLA ............................ 296-293-304-297=1190
3. Southern California ...... 301-295-294-301=1191
4. Oklahoma State ........... 303-297-309-290=1199
5. Denver ......................... 294-304-309-299=1206
6. Duke ............................ 308-301-302-296=1207
7. North Carolina ............. 299-301-306-304=1210
8. Virginia ........................ 305-302-301-304=1212
9. Pepperdine .................. 312-298-302-301=1213
10. Purdue ......................... 306-301-311-298=1216
11. Alabama ...................... 305-302-311-299=1217
12. LSU .............................. 302-304-309-304=1219
T13. Michigan State ............. 307-303-315-300=1125
T13. Wake Forest ................. 303-300-318-304=1225
15. Georgia ........................ 316-307-301-310=1234
16. Arizona ........................ 310-305-314-306=1235
17. Tennessee .................... 307-313-306-311=1237
18. TCU .............................. 314-316-301-307=1238
19. New Mexico ................. 311-314-307-310=1242
20. Tulane .......................... 312-305-317-312=1246
21. UT Chattanooga ........... 316-307-305-320=1248
22. UC Irvine ...................... 320-316-312-301=1249
23. Texas ............................ 314-311-313-314=1252
24. Ohio State .................... 323-311-314-310=1258
OU INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T52. Kendall Dye, Oklahoma .......... 82-73-76-75=306
INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST
Maria Hernandez, Purdue................ 74-72-72-71=289
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Several members of the University of Oklahoma women’s golf team had a busy and successful 2009 summer, competing in local, regional and national
tournaments.
On May 25 in Brighton, Ontario, freshman Taylor Schmidt kicked off her summer with a win at the Golf Association of Ontario’s Women’s Golf Champion
of Champions, a competition of all Ontario public club champions. Schmidt fired a 3-over 74 en route to the victory, and marked her first Ontario Provincial
Championship.
Sophomore Brooke Collins (Louisville, Colo.) competed in the Colorado Women’s Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colo., May 27-29. Collins
carded a three-round 219 (+3), including a 4-under-par 68 in the final round, to tie for seventh place. She finished five strokes behind former Sooner
Kendall Dye, who took second place.
After winning the individual Oklahoma Class 6A state title in May, freshman Aly Seng (Enid, Okla.) won the consolation championship at the Women’s Okla-
homa Golf Association (WOGA) Match Play Championship, 4 and 3, over Bartlesville’s Jennifer Hoyt at the Shawnee Country Club June 17.
Schmidt (Ontario, Canada), and junior Ellen Mueller (Evansville, Ind.) qualified for the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship that was
held in Devens, Mass., June 20-25. Mueller punched her qualifying ticket after advancing to the round of 32 at last year’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion-
ship. Schmidt shot a 36-hole 157 (+13) during stroke play but missed the cut to advance to match play. Mueller advanced to match play but was defeated
in the round of 32, 3 and 2, by Massachusetts native Brittany Altomare.
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Taylor Schmidt with
the Champion of
Champions trophy
she won in May
The 2009 CWGA Match
Play trophy went to
Chelsey Collins
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“(Altomare) had a huge crowd following her,” Mueller said following the match. “I was
able to one-up her early, but toward the end she made a birdie with the crowd backing
her. She started to make birdies and gain momentum. (Weather and course) conditions
weren’t ideal, but it was still a good experience.”
Senior Chelsey Collins (Louisville, Colo.) made a comeback from what seemed to be a
period of struggle in her golfing career by winning the Colorado Women’s Golf Association
Match Play Championship in Denver on June 25. Collins defeated 2008 CWGA Stroke Play
champion Ashley Tait, 4 and 3, in the title match.
On July 20-21, Mueller took home medalist honors at the WOGA Stroke Play Champion-
ship in Stillwater, Okla., after firing a two-round 144 (+4). Seng finished in second, three
strokes behind Mueller.
“I played pretty solid and, if I couldn’t win, I was happy for Ellen that she did,” Seng said. “I
came up a little short, but I thought I played solid both days.”
Mueller made her return to the U.S. Women’s Amateur, held Aug. 3-9 at Old Warson
Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. Carding a two-round 155 (+13) in stroke play, Mueller came
within four strokes of advancing to the match play portion of the tournament.
On August 4-9, Schmidt competed at the 2009 Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Champi-
onship at the Hampton Golf Club in Hampton, New Brunswick. Schmidt led the tourna-
ment field of 106 competitors after firing an opening-round 2-under-par 71 and finished
the four-round event in 15th place.
Ellen Mueller (left) and Aly Seng pose next to the WOGA Stroke
Play trophy after taking first and second place, respectively.
Chelsey Collins’ father, Larry, served as her caddy
at the CWGA Match Play Championship.
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At a team dinner in Austin for the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational
Spending downtime on the beach in Puerto Rico during the Lady
Puerto Rico Classic
Spending downtime on the beach in Puerto Rico during the Lady
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At dinner in Norman following a second-place finish at the
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
History
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
JOAN BLUMENTHAL
1975-82
Took over for Karen Dowd in the fall of
1975 ... Led the Sooners to their first
tournament victory at the Big Red In-
vitational in the spring of 1976 ... Won
nine events during her tenure, includ-
ing two Big Eight Conference titles in
1978 and 1981 ... Seven of her players
were individual tournament medalists
... Competed in three AIAW Nationals
(best showing came in 1978 when the
team tied for 20th) ... Coached two
Big Eight medalists (Lindsey Wetzel
in 1976 and Dorea Mitchell in 1981)
as well as former OU head coach Carol
Ludvigson ... Has an award named af-
ter her that is presented annually to
the team’s most valuable player.
KAREN DOWD
1975
Served as Oklahoma’s first women’s
golf head coach ... Coached during the
spring of 1975 ... Led the team to a sev-
enth-place finish at the Texas Woman’s
University Invitational, the squad’s first
tournament.
Tenure spanned three seasons
... Played golf at OU under coach
Ray Thurmond in 1969, 1970 and
1972 ... Won the Western Chapter
South Central Section Oklahoma
PGA Championship in 1976 ... Only
tournament victory as a coach came in
1985 at the Big Red Invitational ... Best
finish at the Big Eight Championship
was second in 1983 ... One of his
golfers, Lee Ann Hammack, earned
medalist honors at the Rayburn
Country Classic in 1983.
CAROL LUDVIGSON
1985-2009
Longest tenure of any coach in OU
women’s athletics history ... Four-year
OU letterwinner and member of the
1981 Big Eight Championship team
... Won conference titles in 1990 and
2000 as a coach ... Coached OU to its
first NCAA Tournament in 1993 and
made four more appearances in 1994,
1995, 2000 and 2002 ... Named Big 12
Coach of the Year in 2001 ... Coached
2001 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Lisa
Meldrum ... Won 31 tournament titles
during her career as a coach ... Now
works in the Student Life office for the
OU Athletics Department.
Events : 4
Titles won: 0
Conference Titles: 0
Events: 91
Titles won: 9
Conference Titles: 2
Events: 264
Titles won: 29
Conference Titles: 2
Events: 27
Titles won: 1
Conference Titles: 0
All-Time Coaches
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DOUG BRECHT
1982-85
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Sooners in the Pros
FORMER PROS
ALLISON (JOHNSON) REID (OU: 2000-03)
Turned Pro: 2003
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 2004
JENNIFER TANNEHILL (OU: 1999-2002)
Turned Pro: 2002
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 2003
AUDREY BENDICK (OU: 1985-89)
Turned Pro: 1990
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 1990-94
WENDY MARTIN (OU: 1999-2002)
Turned Pro: 2002
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 2003
MICHELE VINIERATOS (OU: 1987-1988)
Turned Pro: 1991
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 1997-2003
MARGARET WARD (OU: 1976-80)
Turned Pro: 1980
Joined the FUTURES Tour: 1986-92
Audra Burks Lisa Meldrum Kelly Jacques Kendall Dye
Former Sooner
Lisa Meldrum won
her first Duramed
FUTURES Tour
tournament, the
iMPACT Classic, in
Richmond, Va., in
August 2009.
OU Career: 1987-89
Career Earnings: $525,384
Turned Pro: 1990
Joined the LPGA Tour: 2000
OU Career: 1987-89
Career Earnings: $50,536
Joined Duramed FUTURES
Tour: 2004
OU Career: 2005-2008
Joined the Duramed
FUTURES Tour: 2009
OU Career: 2006-2009
Joined the Duramed
FUTURES Tour: 2009
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amed FUTURES FUTURES Tour: 2009
OU Career: 1996-98, 2000
Career Earnings: $127,239
Turned Pro: 2001
Joined the LPGA Tour: 2004-2007
(retired in 2007)
Beisiegel, Burks, Dye, and Meldrum
made the cut at the second LPGA
qualifying sectional this October at
Plantation Golf and Country Club
(Venice, Fla.). The pair advances to
the final qualifier to join the LPGA
Tour in December.
Isabelle (Blais) Beisiegel
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Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/26-27 Iowa State Invitational 9 (738) Kay Pryor (16/174)10/17-18 Missouri Invitational 11 (781) Kay Pryor (179)*10/27-28 Houston Baptist Invitational 9 (702) Kay Pryor (15/163)11/13-14 Midland Invitational 3 (717) Debbie O’Toole (4/155)3/1-2 Lady Cardinal Invitational 4 (528) Debbie O’Toole (159)*3/12-13 Texas Invitational 6 (522) Debbie O’Toole (121)*3/17 OU-Kansas Dual N/A Lindsey Wetzel (N/A, 84)3/29-30 Sooner Invitational 1 (758) Lindsey Wetzel (2/177)4/9 OU-OSU Dual N/A Debbie O’Toole (N/A/90)4/16-17 Kentucky Invitational 12 (735) Debbie O’Toole (171)*4/23-24 Big Eight Championship 3 (707) Lindsey Wetzel (1/164)6/16-19 AIAW Nationals DNQ Debbie O’Toole (170)*
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/15-17 Tulsa Invitational 6 (694) Margaret Ward (161)*9/20-21 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 6 (657) Lindsey Wetzel (159)*10/6-8 Tucker Invitational 12 (1090) Margaret Ward (261)*10/17 OU-Kansas Dual N/A Debbie O’Toole (N/A, 84)10/24-26 Houston Baptist Invitational WD (433) Debbie O’Toole (WD, 82)3/12-14 Betsy Rawls Invitational (1045)* Margaret Ward (245)*3/28-29 Texas A&M Invitational 5 (1030) Margaret Ward (242)*4/9 OU-OSU Dual N/A Lindsey Wetzel (N/A, 82)4/14-15 Sooner Invitational 4 (1034) Debbie O’Toole (9/246)4/22-23 Big Eight Championship 3 (700) Margaret Ward (7/170)6/15-18 AIAW Nationals DNQ Debbie O’Toole (343)*
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/19-21 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 10 (978) Dorea Mitchell (238)*10/10-14 Tucker Invitational 17 (1058) Debbie O’Toole (258)*10/24-25 Houston Baptist Invitational 8 (971) Dawn Barlow (T15, 235)2/26-28 Texas A&M Invitational 9 (1074) Dawn Barlow (265)*3/17-19 Betsy Rawls Invitational 13 (998) Dawn Barlow (243)*3/30-4/1 Lady Paladin Invitational 11 (983) Dorea Mitchell (237)*4/3-5 University of Miami Invitational 3 (960) Dawn Barlow (7/238)4/13-15 Sooner Invitational 4 (1000) Dawn Barlow (9/245)4/28-29 Big Eight Championship 1 (653) Dorea Mitchell (3/159)6/12-17 AIAW Nationals T20 (972) Dawn Barlow (T33/310)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-13 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 4 (940) Stephanie Mischke (5/229)9/21-23 Iowa State Invitational 1 (626) Kris Monaghan (1/153)10/25-27 Nancy Lopez Invitational 11 (993) Stephanie Mischke (243)*11/5-7 Stephen F. Austin Invitational 3 (975) Kris Monaghan (2/230)2/25-27 Texas A&M Invitational 8 (1006) Kris Monaghan (242)*3/12 OU-Texas A&M-Lamar-HBU 4 (341) Dorea Mitchell (T7/83)3/14 OU-Texas-Lamar Triangle 3 (344) Stephanie Mischke (N/A,82)3/16-18 Betsy Rawls Invitational 16 (1009) Dorea Mitchell, Stephanie Mischke (N/A, 245)3/29-31 Lady Paladin Invitational 9 (964) Kris Monaghan, Dorea Mitchell (N/A, 239)4/8-10 Lady Cardinal Invitational 4 (954) Dorea Mitchell (T10/236)4/16-18 Sooner Invitational 1 (975) Stephanie Mischke (1/240)4/23-24 Big Eight Championship 2 (968) Kris Monaghan, Dorea Mitchell (T6/243)6/10-16 AIAW Nationals T21 (968) Kris Monaghan (T21/310)
1975
-76
1976
-77
BIG EIGHT CHAMPIONS
1977
-78
1978
-79
Italicized text denotes a tournament championBold denotes a top-three finish
* denotes incomplete tournament information
All-Time Results
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Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/17-19 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 7 (932) Dorea Mitchell (T6/225)9/29 OU-SMU-TCU Triangle 3 (322) Sheri Guariglia (4/78)10/8-10 Florida State Invitational 4 (944) Kris Monaghan (14/234)10/15-16 Sam Houston State Invitational 5 (706) Susan Marchese (171)*10/20-21 Missouri Invitational 7 (686) Susan Marchese (T5/164)10/24-26 Nancy Lopez Invitational 9 (982) Kris Monaghan (N/A/241)*11/8-10 Stanford Invitational 11 (994) Dorea Mitchell (246)*3/7-9 LSU-Alabama Invitational 7 (676) Margaret Ward (N/A, 164)*3/10 OU-LSU-Alabama Triangle 3 (337) Dorea Mitchell (79)*3/11 OU-Lamar-HBU Triangle 3 (318) Margaret Ward (1/75)3/14-16 Betsy Rawls Invitational 13 (940) Dorea Mitchell (233)*3/27-29 Lady Paladin Invitational T19 (658) Dorea Mitchell (155)*4/13-15 Lady Cardinal Invitational 5 (248) Dorea Mitchell (N/A, 232)4/21-23 Sooner Invitational 1 (908) Stephanie Mischke (1/222)4/28-30 Big Eight Championship 3 (944) Stephanie Mischke (4/232)6/11-14 AIAW Golf Championships 21 (955) Stephanie Mischke (T27/306)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/15-17 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 12 (965) Allison Gorgichuk (T30/236)9/26-27 Iowa State Invitational A-5 (649); B-9 (683) Dorea Mitchell (2/152) 10/4-5 Spartan Womens’s Invitational 4 (645) Carol Ludvigson (13/162)10/22-24 Nancy Lopez Invitational 15 (1007) Dorea Mitchell (T21/236)11/14-16 Lady Gator Invitational 13 (947) Dorea Mitchell (233)*2/5-6 Houston Baptist Invitational 7 (946) Dorea Mitchell (9/229)3/1-3 Texas A&M Invitational 6 (976) Dorea Mitchell (7/233)3/6-8 Tiger-Tide Invitational 5 (984) Dorea Mitchell (2/235)3/9 OU-LSU-Alabama Triangle 1 (310) Dorea Mitchell (1/71)3/13-15 Betsy Rawls Invitational 18 (978) Dorea Mitchell (236)*3/26-28 Rayburn Classic 1 (966) Dorea Mitchell (2/232)4/4 OU-TCU-SMU-NTSU Quad. 3 (344) Dorea Mitchell (T6/82)4/20-22 Sooner Invitational A-2 (927); B-7 (982) Dorea Mitchell (3/224) 4/27-29 Big Eight Championship 1 (922) Dorea Mitchell (1/227)5/15-17 Lady Buckeye Invitational 8 (976) Susan Marchese (T19/240)6/17-20 AIAW Championship DNQ Dorea Mitchell (T50/314)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/14-16 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic A:9 (934); B:15 (962) Susan Small (T40/235)9/24-26 Iowa State Invitational A:1 (939); B:6 (957) Susan Marchese (T4/234)10/22-24 Nancy Lopez Invitational 15 (998) Carol Ludvigson (T32/241)10/30-31 Lady Gator Invitational T10 (936) Carol Ludvigson (T23/229)11/12-14 Torneo Universitario de Golf A:12 (964); B:15 (973) Kammy Maxfeldt, Carol Ludvigson (T28/233)12/4-6 Bluebonnet Bowl Classic T5 (216) Carol Ludvigson (6/243)3/12-14 Betsy Rawls Invitational 15 (958) Lisa Wright (T28/234)3/29-31 Sooner Invitational A:2 (955); B:4 (979) Kammy Maxfeldt (2/231)4/4-6 Lamar Invitational 5 (951) Cathy Hicks (T19/239)4/17-19 Cowgirl Invitational 6 (991) Kammy Maxfeldt (T18/243)4/26-28 Big Eight Championship 2 (980) Cathy Hicks (8/241)5/26-29 NCAA Championships DNQ Kammy Maxfeldt (323)*6/16-19 AIAW Nationals DNQ Kammy Maxfeldt (45/312)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/13-15 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 6 (926) Kammy Maxfeldt (T12/228)10/7-9 McGuire Invitational 13 (989) Lisa Wright (T34/233)10/20-22 Nancy Lopez Invitational 14 (995) Martha DeBolt (T42/247)11/11-13 Torneo Universitario de Golf 10 (939) Kammy Maxfeldt (T14/227)1/29-2/1 Lady Cardinal Invitational 8 (812) Lee Ann Hammack, Kammy Maxfeldt (T36/203)2/11-13 Lady Gator Invitational 17 (685) Lee Ann Hammack (T60/167)3/4-6 Fairwood Invitational 7 (634) Kammy Maxfeldt (T12/154)3/11-13 Betsy Rawls Invitational T15 (947) Lisa Wright (T34/233)3/17-19 Rayburn Country Classic 2 (947) Lee Ann Hammack (1/230)4/25-27 Big Eight Championship 2 (962) Kammy Maxfeldt (5/239)
1982-831981-82
BIG EIGHT CHAMPIONS
1980-81 1979-80
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Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/20-22 Cowgirl Invitational 1 (940) Shelley Duncan (T7/232)9/27-29 Lady Buckeye Invitational 4 (926) Audrey Bendick (2/224)* Nancy Lopez Invitational 5 (627) Lee Ann Hammack (T4/147)* Lady Eagle Invitational 3 (627) Lee Ann Hammack (3/151)1/26-28 Guadalajara Invitational 6 (909) Audrey Bendick (T12/224)2/28-3/2 LSU Invitational 3 (952) Lee Ann Hammack (T9/235)3/14-16 Betsy Rawls Longhorn T7 (932) Lee Ann Hammack (T6/223)4/7-8 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (957) Sandra Renaud (2/234)4/27-28 Rayburn Country Classic 1 (933) Audrey Bendick (1/231)4/28-29 Big Eight Championship 2 (951) Lee Ann Hammack (T2/231)5/28-31 NCAA Championship DNP Lee Ann Hammack (T7/296)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/4-6 Diet Coke/Roadrunner Invitational 3 (918) Jane Mennie (3/221)9/19-21 All-College Kickoff 5 (940) Audrey Bendick (18/232)10/2-4 Dick McGuire Invitational 7 (923) Jane Mennie (T3/223)10/15-17 Nancy Lopez Invitational 4 (956) Audrey Bendick (T11/236)11/16-18 Lady Cardinal Invitational 3 (931) Audrey Bendick (1/223)* Illini Summerfield Classic 1 (932) Audrey Bendick (1/221)1/25-27 Guadalajara Invitational 8 (942) Shelley Duncan (T17/228)2/27-3/1 Patty Sheehan Invitational 12 (959) Jane Mennie (T37/238)3/15-17 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 12 (963) Audrey Bendick (T25/236)4/6-7 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 2 (961) Shelley Duncan (1/231)4/27-28 Big Eight Championship 2 (945) Shelley Duncan (4/231)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/12-14 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 9 (957) Lee Ann Hammack (T10/229)11/6-8 Seascape Tournament 5 (952) Susan Marchese (1/220)1/29-31 Lady Cardinal Invitational 10 (1002) Lee Ann Hammack ( 235)*3/2-4 Lady Tiger Invitational 8 (972) Susan Marchese, Lee Ann Hammack (T3/236)3/9-11 Betsy Rawls Invitational 18 (1006) Susan Marchese (T14/234)4/2-3 Big Red Invitational 6 (1022) Lee Ann Hammack (T7/241)4/23-25 Big Eight Championship T3 (987) Lee Ann Hammack (3/232)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/10-12 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 2 (945) Audrey Bendick (T3/232)* Alabama Seascape Tournament T10 (638) Cathy Hicks-Norman (T9/152)10/17-19 Nancy Lopez Invitational T11 (981) Jane Mennie (T12/232)* Cowgirl Invitational 8 (973) Audrey Bendick (T5/230)1/25-27 Guadalajara Invitational 16 (982) Cathy Hicks-Norman (T53/242)2/10-12 Lady Cardinal Classic 10 (1010) Audrey Bendick (T11/240)3/1-3 Lou Besson Invitational 11 (652) Audrey Bendick (T18/156)3/8-10 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 18 (1001) Audrey Bendick (T51/240)4/8-9 Big Red Golf Invitational 1 (953) Jane Mennie (2/229)4/22-23 Big Eight Championship 4 (1010) Jane Mennie, Audrey Bendick (T8/248)
1983
-84
1984
-85
1985
-86
1986
-87
46
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-13 Diet Coke/ Roadrunner Invitational 13 (931) Shelley Duncan (T29/230)9/25-27 All-College Kickoff 3 (935) Shelley Duncan (6/230)10/9-11 Beacon Woods Invitational T4 (916) Shelley Duncan (4/220)10/16-18 Tulsa Intercollegiate 7 (966) Julie Rieger (238)*11/8-9 Lamar Invitational 7 (954) Jane Mennie (T3/228)1/22-23 Guadalajara Invitational 10 (999) Julie Rieger (T32/245)2/26-28 Patty Sheehan Invitational 15 (995) Ellen Mielke (15/995)3/11-13 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 15 (987) Julie Rieger (T34/240)4/4-5 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 3 (963) Audra Burks (T6/237)4/8-10 SMU Lady Mustang Invitational 9 (982) Julie Rieger (T8/233)4/25-26 Big Eight Championship 2 (992) Audra Burks (3/238)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/2-3 Cyclone Golf Classic 1 (633) Audra Burks (1/157)9/9-11 New Mexico State Tournament 2 (934) Julie Rieger (3/226)9/23-25 OU/OSU All-College Kickoff 5 (931) Audrey Bendick (T10/228)11/14-16 UCLA Amy Alcott Desert Classic 9 (931) Audrey Bendick (T26/229)11/18-20 Beacon Woods Invitational 1 (903) Ellen Mielke (2/224)1/20-21 Guadalajara Intercollegiate 8 (963) Audra Burks (T14/236)3/17-19 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 9 (939) Julie Rieger (T24/232)3/24-26 South Carolina Women’s Invitational 3 (929) Audrey Bendick, Cathy Stevens (T10/231)4/3-4 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 2 (952) Audra Burks (2/224)4/7-9 Lady Mustang Round-Up 5 (960) Audrey Bendick (T9/235)4/24-25 Big Eight Championship 2 (946) Cathy Stevens (2/231)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/15-17 Diet Coke/Roadrunner Classic 4 (959) Beth Brown (7/235)9/22-24 All-College Kickoff 5 (1001) Cathy Stevens (T11/243)* Beacon Woods Invitational 4 (916) Ellen Mielke (T11/227)11/20-22 Bruin Desert Classic 10 (976) Ellen Mielke (T39/241)1/19-20 Guadalajara Women’s Intercollegiate 8 (959) Ellen Mielke (T23/238)2/12-14 Chris Johnson Invitational 11 (943) Beth Brown (T26/234)3/16-18 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 13 (968) Cathy Stevens (T26/237)3/23-25 South Carolina Women’s Invitational 4 (931) Beth Brown (T7/232)4/2-3 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (935) Ellen Mielke (1/229)4/9-11 Lady Sun Devil Classic 10 (936) Ellen Mielke (T17/229)4/23-24 Big Eight Championship T3 (962) Cathy Stevens (T8/237)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/14-16 OU-OSU Invitational 3 (937) Ellen Mielke (2/228)9/28-30 Dick McGuire Invitational 4 (949) Beth Brown (T3/231)10/15-17 Edean Ihelanfeldt Invitational 2 (932) Beth Brown (2/229)11/5-7 Bruin Desert Classic 6 (649) Beth Brown (T13/159)1/18-19 Guadalajara Invitational 4 (941) Ellen Mielke (T7/233)2/11-13 Chris Johnson Invitational 8 (931) Ellen Mielke (T23/230)3/4-5 Utah-Dixie Classic 5 (978) Marie Desbiens (T12/242)3/15-17 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 13 (655) Ellen Mielke (T28/160)4/1-2 Lady Eagle Invitational 1 (923) Alycya Rambin (1/227)4/8-10 Lady Sun Devil Invitational 7 (917) Cathy Stevens (T14/226)4/29-30 Big Eight Championship 1 (943) Cathy Stevens (1/232)
1987-881988-89
1989-90
BIG EIGHT CHAMPIONS
1990-91
47
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/13-15 New Mexico State Invitational T4 (937) Erin Johnsrud (T3/229)9/26-28 Dick McGuire Invitational 12 (975) Carolyn Janidlo (T31/239)10/14-16 Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational T9 (976) Marie Desbiens (T29/244)11/4-6 Bruin Desert Classic 6 (906) Erin Johnsrud (T18/226)2/24-25 Chris Johnson Invitational T5 (927) Marie Desbiens (13/229)3/13-15 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 15 (976) Medley Sapp (T19/235)3/27-29 South Carolina Women’s Invitational 4 (942) Marie Desbiens (8/230)4/13-14 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (919) Kim O’Connor (2/229)4/27-28 Big Eight Championship 2 (935) Kim O’Connor (3/227)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-13 Diet Coke/Roadrunner Invitational 1 (926) Marie Desbiens, Alycya Rambin (T5/231)9/28-30 Dick McGuire Invitational T7 (952) Marie Desbiens, Alycya Rambin (T23/236)10/12-14 Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational 2 (936) Marie Desbiens (3/228)11/2-4 Bruin Golf Classic T7 (966) Kim O’Connor (T4/230)2/22-23 Chris Johnson Invitational 11 (944) Sonya Perales (T37/234)3/12-14 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic T8 (664) Marie Desbiens (T20/164)3/23-25 Rainbow Wahine Invitational 5 (921) Kim O’Connor (T2/226)4/2-4 Lady Sun Devil Invitational T11 (947) Marie Desbiens (T45/237)4/12-13 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (934) Marie Desbiens (T4/228)4/26-27 Big Eight Championship 3 (973) Marie Desbiens (21/256)5/13-15 NCAA West Regional 8 (882) Kim O’Connor (T3/212)5/26-30 NCAA Championship 13 (1240) Kim O’Connor (T44/309)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/10-12 New Mexico State Invitational 1 (908) Kim O’Connor (1/223)9/27-29 Dick McGuire Invitational 4 (913) Alycya Rambin (T8/223)10/12-14 Edhean Ihlanfeldt Invitational 7 (934) Kim O’Connor (T9/225)11/1-3 Bruin Golf Classic 2 (927) Marie Desbiens (T6/228)2/21-23 Chris Johnson Invitational 3 (899) Kim O’Connor (4/219)3/11-13 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 4 (970) Kim O’Connor (9/238)3/22-24 Rainbow Wahine Invitational T6 (323) Kim O’Connor (T7/78)4/11-12 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 4 (638) Kim O’Connor (1/148)4/25-26 Big Eight Championship 2 (926) Kim O’Connor (2/226)5/13-15 NCAA West Regional 7 (900) Kim O’Connor (T6/218)5/25-28 NCAA Championship 12 (1253) Carolyn Janidlo (5/296)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/13-15 BYU Invitational 2 (919) Carolyn Janidlo (2/220)9/28-30 Dick McGuire Invitational 9 (918) Carolyn Janidlo (3/219)10/23-25 Lady Paladin Invitational T4 (914) Kim O’Connor (1/215)11/3-5 Golf World Invitational 6 (923) Carolyn Janidlo (5/223)2/8-10 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic 8 (932) Paula King (20/231)2/22-25 Chris Johnson Invitational T4 (923) Carolyn Janidlo (10/225)3/12-15 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 2 (944) Kim O’Connor (5/231)3/31-4/1 Rainbow Wahine Intercollegiate 3 (928) Paula King (4/228)4/11 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (312) Kim O’Connor (1/71)4/25-27 Big Eight Championship 4 (1007) Carolyn Janidlo (9/247)5/13-15 NCAA West Regional 10 (912) Carolyn Janidlo (9/221)5/27-30 NCAA Championship T16 (1234) Carolyn Janidlo (14/296)
1991
-92
1992
-93
1993
-94
1994
-95
48
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9-15-17 Rolex Fall Preview 19 (968) Isabelle Blais (53/235)9-28-30 Dick McGuire Invitational 13 (949) Isabelle Blais (T28/231)10/8-10 Roadrunner Invitational 6 (945) Isabelle Blais (T12/230)10/20-22 Lady Paladin Invitational 19 (967) Paula King (T26/232)2/12-14 SMU-USC-Ohio State Challenge 12 (979) Isabelle Blais (T39/243)2/26-28 Conquistadores Arizona Invitational 16 (931) Paula King (T38/230)3/8-10 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 10 (951) Paula King (T11/229)3/29-31 Ping/Arizona State Invitational 14 (980) Paula King (T45/239)4/8-9 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 4 (966) Katie O’Neil (T10/238)4/22-23 Big Eight Championship T3 (974) Isabelle Blais (T6/240)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/19-21 Dick McGuire Invitational T15 (951) Kim McFarlin (T47/236)10/7-8 Big 12 Preview 10 (964) Isabelle Blais (T11/231)10/18-20 Lady Paladin Invitational 15 (971) Isabelle Blais (T28/242)10/28-30 Diet Coke/Roadrunner Invitational 11 (989) Isabelle Blais (T26/242)2/24-25 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic 9 (989) Isabelle Blais (10/237)3/14-16 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 13 (998) Isabelle Blais (T27/241)4/4-6 Ping/Arizona State Invitational 11 (935) Isabelle Blais (T5/222)4/14-15 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (933) Isabelle Blais (1/224)4/21-23 Big 12 Championship 8 (965) Katie O’Neil (T5/234)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/14-16 Jeannine McHaney Invitational 3 (920) Isabelle Blais (T3/223)9/25-27 Dick McGuire Invitational 11 (927) Isabelle Blais (4/221)10/6-7 Big 12 Preview 7 (955) Isabelle Blais (T11/232)11/2-4 Roadrunner Invitational 9 (938) Isabelle Blais (T15/227)2/23-25 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic T13 (638) Isabelle Blais (T2/146)3/13-14 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic 10 (987) Isabelle Blais (T26/239)3/24-26 Rainbow Wahine Invitational 15 (968) Isabelle Blais (T20/231)4/3-4 Ping/Arizona State Invitational T12 (929) Leslie Elliott (T14/224)4/24-26 Big 12 Championship 5 (934) Isabelle Blais (T7/229)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual09/14-15 Jeannine McHaney Invitational 5 (971) Wendy Martin (T8/229)09/24-26 Dick McGuire Invitational 15 (968) Leslie Elliott (T49/239)10/3-4 Big 12 Preview 4 (929) Kellie Jamison (T10/230)10/12-13 Shoot-Out at the Legends 12 (942) Wendy Martin (T17/229)10/30-11/1 Diet Coke/Roadrunner Invitational 10 (953) Jennifer Tannehill (T38/239)2/22-23 GTE “Mo” Morial Invitational 2 (949) Wendy Martin (T5/233)3/12-14 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 5 (958) Wendy Martin (T9/232)4/1-3 Ping/Arizona State Invitational T15 (966) Wendy Martin (T43/236)4/5-6 Utah-Dixie Classic 14 (961) Jennifer Tannehill (T35/237)4/12-13 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (923) Wendy Martin (1/219)4/19-21 Big 12 Championship 5 (920) Wendy Martin (T2/219)
1995-961996-97
1997-981998-99
49
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/13-14 Big 12 Preview 3 (916) Isabelle Blais (3/222)9/23-25 Dick McGuire Invitational 10 (924) Wendy Martin (T16/224)10/11-12 Jeannine McHaney Invitational 2 (920) Isabelle Blais (5/228)11/1-3 Roadrunner Invitational 6 (304) Jennifer James (T4/73)2/18-20 Mountain View Collegiate 1 (604) Allison Johnson (2/146)3/6-7 GTE “Mo” Morial Invitational 4 (939) Wendy Martin (T6/230)3/13-14 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic 8 (934) Allison Johnson (T15/226)3/28-30 Rainbow Wahine Invitational T6 (941) Jaime Dello-Russo (T24/234)4/10-11 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 2 (950) Jennifer Tannehill (T3/231)4/21-23 Big 12 Championship 1 (916) Jennifer James (2/223)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-12 Alltel Husker Invitational 3 (917) Jennifer James (T3/226)9/21-23 Dick McGuire Invitational 5 (915) Wendy Martin (T17/227)10/2-3 Big 12 Fall Preview T3 (904) Lisa Meldrum (T7/224)10/16-17 UALR Invitational 1 (874) Lisa Meldrum (T4/218)10/30-31 Roadrunner Invitational T4 (909) Allison Johnson (T12/225)2/23-25 Midwestern Invitational 3 (924) Allison Johnson (8/227)3/5-6 GTE “Mo” Morial Invitational T2 (919) Allison Johnson (2/223)3/12-13 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic 2 (879) Allison Johnson (T2/216)3/27-29 Rainbow Wahine Invitational 4 (910) Lisa Meldrum (4/218)4/9-10 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (883) Allison Johnson (2/218)4/23-25 Big 12 Championship 7 (965) Lisa Meldrum (2/227)5/11-13 NCAA West Regional 9 (944) Lisa Meldrum (T13/229)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual10/1-2 Big 12 Preview 7 (946) Allison Johnson (T7/228)10/8-10 New Mexico State Invitational 3 (881) Lisa Meldrum (2/213)10/15-16 Sunflower Invitational 1 (309) Lisa Meldrum (2/73)10/26-28 Alabama Capstone Invitational 6 (980) Lisa Meldrum (T7/237)2/25-26 Central District Invitational 5 (904) Allison Johnson (T15/225)3/4-5 GTE “Mo” Morial Invitational 4 (638) Lisa Meldrum (T5/154)3/11-12 UCLA Bruin Classic 3 (908) Lisa Meldrum (3/220)3/19-20 Dr. Thompson Wahine Invitational 2 (920) Jennifer Tannehill (T4/227)3/25-26 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 3 (929) Allison Johnson (3/225)4/8-9 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (887) Lisa Meldrum (1/211)4/19-21 Big 12 Championship 2 (912) Allison Johnson (T3/225)5/9-11 NCAA Central Regional 7 (931) Allison Johnson, Lisa Meldrum (T11/231)5/21-24 NCAA Championships 6 (1179) Lisa Meldrum (T31/296)
2001
-02
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/15-17 NCAA Fall Preview T9 (920) Lisa Meldrum (4/220)9/26-28 Dick McGuire Invitational 4 (901) Lisa Meldrum (T1/211)10/7-9 Price’s Give ‘Em Five Intercollegiate 7 (919) Lisa Meldrum,Hope Edge (T11/225)11/4-5 Edwin Watts Palmetto Intercollegiate 3 (886) Hope Edge (2/212)2/10-12 Northrop Grumman Challenge 16 (642) Allison Johnson (T5/149)2/28-3/1 Lady Puerto Rico Classic 12 (930) Lisa Meldrum (T23/228)3/9-11 Lady Gator Invitational 6 (906) Lisa Meldrum (T12/223)3/23-25 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 4 (936) Amparo Gala (4/225)4/7-8 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (916) Emily Milberger (1/224)4/21-23 Big 12 Championship 4 (923) Hope Edge (T11/230)5/8-10 NCAA Central Regional T10 (936) Lisa Meldrum (T9/226)
2002
-03
BIG 12 CHAMPIONS
1999
-200
0
2000
-01
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/12-14 NCAA Fall Preview 4 (888) Lisa Meldrum (2/214)9/27-28 Lady Northern Intercollegiate 4 (900) Lisa Meldrum (2/218)10/6-8 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 1 (888) Lisa Meldrum (T2/219)11/4-5 Kent Youel Invitational 1 (889) Lisa Meldrum (2/215)11/10-12 Las Vegas Showdown 6 (900) Lisa Meldrum (5/217)2/22-24 Lady Puerto Rico Classic 3 (888) Amparo Gala (8/220)3/7-9 Lady Gator Invitational 12 (954) Hope Edge (T16/231)3/21-23 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 11 (968) Amparo Gala (T15/237)4/12-13 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (900) Lisa Meldrum (1/215)4/23-25 Big 12 Championship 4 (6070 Lisa Meldrum (T4/147)5/6-8 NCAA Central Regional 14 (946) Lisa Meldrum (T31/232)
2003
-04
50
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/10-11 Badger Invitational T3 (934) Kelly Jacques (T6/229)9/18-19 McHaney Invitational 4 (884) Kelly Jacques (T7/218)9/30-10/1 Wolverine Invitational 9 (944) Kelly Jacques, Kendall Dye (T20/230)10/16-18 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 16 (939) Kelly Jacques, Megan Goodwin (T46/234)10/24-25 Kent Youel Invitational 9 (934) Kelly Jacques (T26/234)2/23-25 Lady Puerto Rico Classic T6 (893) Kelly Jacques (T8/219)3/9-11 “Mo” Morial Invitational T7 (953) Heather Wright (T26/234)3/16-18 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 7 (934) Andrea Sellmeyer (13/227)3/24-25 MountainView Collegiate 13 (894) Kendall Dye (T2/211)4/8-9 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 6 (887) Heather Wright (T12/218)4/16-18 Big 12 Championship 5 (937) Kelly Jacques (T4/229)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-12 Lady Northern Invitational 7 (920) Amparo Gala (T11/226)9/24-26 Jeannine McHaney Invitational 2 (597) Amparo Gala (2/143)10/1-3 Mason Rudolph Championship 15 (909) Kelly Jacques, Emily Milberger (T28/224)10/26-27 Kent Youel Invitational 3 (893) Emily Milberger (T5/217)2/21-23 Lady Puerto Rico Classic 11 (941) Emily Milberger (T22/230)3/4-6 SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational 16 (958) Emily Milberger (T26/232)3/11-13 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 15 (973) Emily Milberger (T14/241)3/24-26 Tapatio Springs Shootout 4 (931) Heather Wright (4/225)4/10-11 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 11 (958) Emily Milberger (T13/228)4/22-24 Big 12 Championship 10 (954) Emily Milberger (T12/230)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/11-12 Badger Invitational 7 (925) Kelly Jacques (T7/224)9/17-18 Mary Fossum Invitational 7 (916) Kelly Jacques (T3/221)10/16-18 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 20 (941) Kendall Dye (T33/229)10/31-11/2 Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown 15 (930) Kendall Dye (T31/222)2/24-26 Lady Puerto Rico Classic 10 (921) Kelly Jacques (T18/224)3/10-12 “Mo” Morial Invitational 5 (943) Kelly Jacques (T8/230)3/17-19 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 8 (944) Kendall Dye (T11/231)3/24-26 Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic 16 (967) Heather Wright (T37/235)4/9-10 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 6 (913) Heather Wright (T19/227)4/17-19 Big 12 Championship 10 (940) Kendall Dye, Kelly Jacques (T19/233)
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/09-10 Badger Invitational 1st (594) Kendall Dye (T2/148) 10/1-2 CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational 2nd (889) Kelly Jacques (T11/221)10/8-9 Jeannine McHaney/Audrey Morehead Invitational 4th (927) Kelly Jacques (12/229)10/15-17 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational 1st ( 902) Kelly Jacques (T4/222)2/18-19 Central District Invitational T11 (935) Kendall Dye (T18/229)2/24-26 Lady Puerto Rico Classic T11 (907) Kelly Jacques (T12/221)3/17-19 Betsy Rawls Invitational 9 (651) Kendall Dye (T24/160)3/29-30 MountainView Invitational T3 (891) Heather Wright (3/218)4/6-7 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 1 (885) Kendall Dye (T1/214)4/25-27 Big 12 Tournament 5 (965) Kendall Dye (9/236)5/8-10 NCAA Central Regional 15 (905) Ellen Mueller (T22/221)
2004-052005-06
2006-072007-08
Date Tournament Finish Top OU Individual9/22-24 Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate 11th (922) Kendall Dye (T19/226)10/6-7 Windy City Collegiate 5th (909) Ellen Mueller (3/220)10/13-15 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 3rd (903) Kelly Short (T8/225)10/28-29 Kent Youel Invitational 12th (924) Kendall Dye (T21/223)2/8-10 Lady Puerto Rico Classic 11th (935) Kendall Dye (T15/228)2/16-17 Central District Invitational 9th (918) Kendall Dye (T15/225) 3/20-22 Betsy Rawls Invitational 10th (922) Kendall Dye (T10/220) 3/28-29 MountainView Collegiate 17th (911) Kendall Dye (T15/220)4/5-6 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 2nd (944) Kendall Dye (T1/225)4/24-26 Big 12 Championship 3rd (938) Kendall Dye (T1/225)5/7-9 NCAA Central Regional (Individual) Kendall Dye (12/226)5/19-22 NCAA Championships (Individual) Kendall Dye (T52/306)
2008-09
51
OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF
Score Tournament874 2000 UALR Invitational
879 2001 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic
881 2001 New Mexico State Invitational
882 1993 NCAA West Regional
883 2001 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
884 2006 Jeannine McHaney Invitational
885 2008 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
886 2002 Edwin Watts Palmetto Intercollegiate
887 2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
2007 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
888 2003 NCAA Fall Preview
2003 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate
2004 Lady Puerto Rico Classic
Score Tournament 287 1994 Chris Johnson Invitational
288 2006 Jeannine McHaney Invitational
289 1993 NCAA West Regional
2000 UALR Invitational
2002 NCAA Championship
2007 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
2007 CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational
291 2001 New Mexico State Invitational
2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
292 1993 NCAA West Regional
2000 UALR Invitational
2001 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic
2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
293 2007 Badger Women’s Golf Invitational
294 2007 Lady Puerto Rico Classic
2007 MountainView Collegiate
Year Tournament Score1976 Sooner Invitational 758
1978 Big Eight Championship 653
Iowa State Invitational 626
1979 Sooner Invitational 975
1980 Sooner Invitational 908
1981 OU-LSU-Alabama Triangle 310
Rayburn Country Classic 966
Big Eight Championship 922
Iowa State Invitational 939
1985 Big Red Golf Invitational 953
Cowgirl Invitational 940
1986 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 957
Rayburn Country Classic 933
Illini Summerfield Classic 932
1988 Cyclone Golf Classic 633
Beacon Woods Invitational 903
1990 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 935
1991 Lady Eagle Invitational 923
Big Eight Championship 943
1992 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 919
New Mexico State Invitational 926
1993 New Mexico State Invitational 906
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 934
1995 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 312
1997 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 933
1999 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 923
2000 Mountain View Collegiate 604
Big 12 Championship 916
UALR Invitational 874
2001 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 883
Sunflower Invitational 309
2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 887
2003 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 916
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 888
Kent Youel Invitational 889
2004 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 900
2007 Badger Women’s Golf Invitational 594
Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate 902
2008 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic 885
Total Victories: 39
TOP 54-HOLE LOW SCORES
Team RecordsTOP 15 LOW ROUNDS (18 HOLES) TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Rd Golfer Tournament
66 Kim O’Connor 1994 Lady Paladin Invitational
67 Lisa Meldrum 2001 Big 12 Championship
Lisa Meldrum 2002 NCAA Championship
68 Kim O’Connor 1993 NCAA West Regional
Alycya Rambin 1994 Chris Johnson Invitational
Allison Johnson 2002 UCLA Bruin Classic
Chelsey Collins 2007 Lady Puerto Rico Classic
Kendall Dye 2007 MountainView Collegiate
69 Jane Mennie 1986 Roadrunner Invitational
Allison Johnson 2000 Mountain View Collegiate
Allison Johnson 2002 Edwin Watts Palmetto
Lisa Meldrum 2003 NCAA Fall Preview
Lisa Meldrum 2003 Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Intercollegiate
Lisa Meldrum 2003 Kent Youel Invitational
Andrea Sellmeyer 2007 Betsy Rawls Invitational
Heather Wright 2008 MountainView Invitational
Rd Golfer Tournament
211 Lisa Meldrum 2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
2002 Dick McGuire Invitational
Kendall Dye 2007 MountainView Collegiate
212 Kim O’Connor 1993 NCAA West Regional
Hope Edge 2002 Edwin Watts Palmetto Intercollegiate
213 Lisa Meldrum 2001 New Mexico State Invitational
214 Lisa Meldrum 2003 NCAA Fall Preview
214 Kendall Dye 2008 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
215 Kim O’Connor 1994 Lady Paladin Invitational
Lisa Meldrum 2003 Kent Youel Invitational
2004 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
216 Lisa Meldrum 2001 Pioneer Electronics Bruin Classic
218 Kim O’Connor 1994 Big Eight Championship
Lisa Meldrum 2003 Lady Northern Intercollegiate
Kelly Jacques 2006 Jeannine McHaney Invitational
Heather Wright 2007 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Golfer Rds Strokes Avg
Lisa Meldrum 136 10,219 75.14
Kendall Dye 128 9,722 76.33
Ellen Mueller 61 4671 76.57
Allison Johnson 126 9,692 76.92
Kelly Jacques 120 9,231 76.93
Kim O’Connor 120 9,266 77.22
Wendy Martin 126 9,757 77.44
Isabelle Blais 104 8,127 78.14
Hope Edge 122 9,548 78.26
Jennifer Tannehill 121 9,474 78.29
Audrey Bendick 1986 Rayburn Country Classic
1986 Lady Cardinal Invitational
1986 Illini Summerfield Classic
Isabelle Blais 1997 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Audra Burks 1988 Cyclone Golf Classic
Shelley Duncan 1987 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Kendall Dye 2008 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
2009 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Lee Ann Hammack 1993 Rayburn Country Classic
Susan Marchese 1983 Seascape Tournament
Wendy Martin 1999 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Lisa Meldrum 2002 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
2002 Dick McGuire Invitational
2004 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Ellen Mielke 1990 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Emily Milberger 2003 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Dorea Mitchell 1981 Big Eight Championship
1981 OU-LSU-Alabama Triangle
Stephanie Mischke 1979 Sooner Invitational
1980 Sooner Invitational
Kris Monaghan 1978 Iowa State Invitational
Kim O’Connor 1993 New Mexico State Invitational
1994 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
1994 Lady Paladin Invitational
1995 Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
Alycya Rambin 1991 Lady Eagle Invitational
Cathy Stevens 1991 Big Eight Championship
Margaret Ward 1980 OU-Lamar-Houston Baptist
Triangle
Lindsey Wetzel 1976 Big Eight Championship
Total Medalists: 28
LOW 54-HOLE SCORES
ALL-TIME MEDALISTS
Individual RecordsLOW ROUNDS TOP 10 CAREER STROKE LEADERS
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2000 All-Big 12 Second Team
2001 All-Big 12 Second Team
2002, 2003 & 2004All-Big 12 First Team
2001 & 2002All-Big 12 Second Team
2004 All-Big 12 Second Team
1981All-Big Eight First Team
Big Eight Champion
1986
All-Big Eight First Team
1991 All-Big Eight First Team
Big Eight Champion
1997All-Big 12 First Team
1976 All-Big Eight First Team
Big Eight Champion
LINDSEY WETZEL
2007 All-Big 12 First Team
Conference Honors
Former Sooner Kendall Dye was a first-team
All-Big 12 selection in 2008 and 2009.
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CATHY STEVENS ISABELLE BLAIS WENDY MARTIN
ALLISON JOHNSON LISA MELDRUM EMILY MILBERGER
KELLY JACQUES
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Year Golfer 1980 Carol Ludvigson
1981 Marty DeBolt
Carol Ludvigson
1982 Marty DeBolt
Carol Ludvigson
1983 Jill Prince
1985 Demetra Caporal
1986 Lee Ann Hammack
Jane Mennie
1987 Audrey Bendick
Shelley Duncan
Kristi Knight
Jane Mennie
1988 Kristi Knight
1989 Audrey Bendick
Ellen Mielke
Julie Rieger
Year Golfer1990 Ellen Mielke
Cindi Schaaf
Cathy Stevens
1991 Beth Brown
Ellen Mielke
Cindi Schaaf
Cathy Stevens
1993 Kim O’Connor
1994 Carolyn Janidlo
Kim O’Connor
Alycya Rambin
Medley Sapp
1995 Carolyn Janidlo
Medley Sapp
1996 Leslie Elliott
Year Golfer 1997 Isabelle Blais
Leslie Elliott
1998 Isabelle Blais
2000 Betsy Berry
Isabelle Blais
Jennifer James
Allison Johnson
2001 Betsy Berry
Hope Edge
Jennifer James
Allison Johnson
Wendy Martin
Jennifer Tannehill
2002 Betsy Berry
Hope Edge
Marsha Gonzaga
Jennifer James
Allison Johnson
Wendy Martin
Lisa Meldrum
Jennifer Tannehill
Jaime White
2003 Hope Edge
Allison Johnson
Lisa Meldrum
Year Golfer
Emily Milberger
2004 Hope Edge
Amparo Gala
Emily Milberger
Jaclyn Stelzer
2005 Amparo Gala
Emily Milberger
Jaclyn Stelzer
2006 Amparo Gala
Megan Goodwin
Kelly Jacques
Staci Smoot
Jaclyn Stelzer
2007 Kendall Dye
Megan Goodwin
Kelly Jacques
Jaclyn Stelzer
2008 Kendall Dye
Kelly Jacques
Sydney Lee
2009 Kendall Dye
Staci Smoot
Ellen Mueller
Year Golfer1986 Jane Mennie
1987 Audrey Bendick
Jane Mennie
1989 Audrey Bendick
Ellen Mielke
1990 Ellen Mielke
Cathy Stevens
1991 Beth Brown
Ellen Mielke
Cathy Stevens
1992 Beth Brown
1993 Carolyn Janidlo
Kim O’Connor
1994 Holly Alcala
Carolyn Janidlo
Kim O’Connor
Medley Sapp
1995 Carolyn Janidlo
Medley Sapp
1996 Leslie Elliott
1997 Isabelle Blais
Leslie Elliott
1998 Isabelle Blais
2000 Betsy Berry
Jennifer James
Allison Johnson
Wendy Martin
Year Golfer2001 Betsy Berry
Jennifer James
Allison Johnson
Wendy Martin
2002 Hope Edge
Allison Johnson
Wendy Martin
Emily Milberger
2003 Hope Edge
Allison Johnson
Emily Milberger
2004 Hope Edge
Amparo Gala
Emily Milberger
Jaclyn Stelzer
2005 Amparo Gala
Kelly Jacques
Emily Milberger
2006 Amparo Gala
Megan Goodwin
Kelly Jacques
2007 Megan Goodwin
Andrea Sellmeyer
Jaclyn Stelzer
2008 Ryanne Elmer
Ellen Mueller
2009 Ellen Mueller
Andrea Sellmeyer
Kelly Short
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12
NGCA ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR GOLF TEAM
Year Golfer Award
1981 Dorea Mitchell Honorable Mention
1987 Audrey Bendick Honorable Mention
1994 Kim O’Connor Honorable Mention
1995 Carolyn Janidlo Honorable Mention
1998 Isabelle Blais Second Team
2002 Lisa Meldrum Honorable Mention
Jennifer Tannehill Honorable Mention
2004 Lisa Meldrum Honorable Mention
Honors & AwardsNGCA ALL-AMERICANS ACADEMIC ALL-BIG EIGHT
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Year Golfer 1990 Beth Brown
1991 M.J. Desbiens
1992 Carolyn Janidlo
1993 M.J. Desbiens
1994 Carolyn Janidlo
1995 Paula King
1996 Katie O’Neil
1997 Catharina Sundgren
1998 Sarah Warwick and Leslie Elliott
1999 Marsha Gonzaga
2000 Marsha Gonzaga
2001 Allison Johnson
2002 Emily Milberger
2003 Amparo Gala
2004 Emily Milberger
2005 Staci Smoot
2006 Kelly Jacques
2007 Andrea Sellmeyer
2008 Chelsey Collins
2009 Kendall Dye
Year Golfer 1986 Lee Ann Hammack
1987 Shelley Duncan
1988 Audra Burks, Julie Rieger
1989 Audry Bendick
1990 Ellen Mielke
1991 Cathy Stevens, Ellen Mielke
1992 M.J. Desbiens
1993 Kim O’Connor
1994 Carolyn Janidlo, Kim O’Connor
1995 Carolyn Janidlo, Kim O’Connor
1996 Isabelle Blais, Paula King
1997 Isabelle Blais
1998 Isabelle Blais
1999 Wendy Martin
2000 Jennifer James, Wendy Martin,
Jennifer Tannehill
2001 Lisa Meldrum
2002 Jennifer Tannehill
2003 Lisa Meldrum
2004 Lisa Meldrum
2005 Emily Milberger
2006 Kendall Dye
2007 Kelly Jacques
2008 Kelly Jacques
2009 Kendall Dye
Team Awards
Year Golfer 1997 Catharina Sundgren
1998 Sarah Warwick and Leslie Elliott
1999 Marsha Gonzaga
2000 Marsha Gonzaga
2001 Hope Edge
2002 Hope Edge
2003 Erin Goranson
2004 Jaclyn Stelzer
2005 Kelly Jacques
2006 Heather Wright
2007 Chelsey Collins
2008 Ryanne Elmer
2009 Staci Smoot
BLUMENTHAL AWARD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD MOST IMPROVED AWARD
The Blumenthal Award is named after
Joan Blumenthal, the school’s second head
coach and one of the most successful men-
tors in school history. The award is pre-
sented to the team’s most valuable player.
Former senior Kendall Dye was the team’s
receipient of the Blumenthal Award in 2009
and 2006.
The Sportsmanship Award, which is
voted on by the team, is given to the player
who exemplifies teamwork and camara-
derie. Dye also received the 2009 season’s
Sportsmanship Award.
The Most Improved Award, decided on
by the coaches, is given to the player who
shows the most improvement from the fall
to spring season. Former senior Staci Smoot
was named 2009’s most improved player.
Kendall Dye
Staci Smoot
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All-Time LetterwinnersA
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PJo Anna Aguilar,1980
Holly Alcala, 1993-1994
Carrie Askins, 1976-1977
Diedra Bailey, 1983
Gayle Baker, 1978
Dawn Barlow, 1978
Audrey Bendick, 1985-1987, 1989
Betsey Berry, 1999-2002
Joanne Bishop, 1984
Isabelle Blais, 1996-1998, 2000
Beth Brown, 1990-1991
Charli Bullard, 2004-2005
Audra Burks, 1987-1989
Kayley Calhoun, 1981
Demetra Caporal, 1984-1986
Brooke Collins, 2009
Chelsey Collins, 2007-2009
Leslie Core, 1981
Lisa Craig, 1996-1999
Mary Ann Crow, 1981-1982
Martha Debolt, 1981
Jaime Dello-Russo, 1998-2000
M.J. Desbiens, 1990-1993
Alana Donaldson, 2994
Shelley Duncan, 1986-1988
Kendall Dye, 2006-2009
Hope Edge, 2001-2004
Leslie Elliot, 1996-1999
Ryanne Elmer, 2007-2009
Lee Ann Hammack, 1982-1984, 1986
Sara Hemingway, 2009
Cathy Hicks, 1982-1985
Dawn Hollingsworth, 1976
Kelly Jacques, 2005-2008
Jennifer James, 1999-2002
Kellie Jamison, 1998-2001
Carolyn Janidlo, 1992-1995
Jennifer Jeffrey, 1996-1998
Kathy Jennijahn, 1976
Allison Johnson, 2000-2003
Erin Johnsrud, 1991-1992
Paula King, 1994-1996-1998
Kristi Knight, 1985, 1987-1988
Sydney Lee, 2006-2008
Patricia Lopez, 1996-1999
Carol Ludvigson, 1979-1982
Anna Malm, 1998
Susan, Marchese, 1980-1982, 1984
Wendy Martin, 1999-2002
Kammy Maxfeldt, 1980, 1981, 1983
Kim McFarlin, 1994-1997
Lisa Medrum, 2001-2004
Jane Mennie, 1985-1987
Ellen Mielke, 1988-1991
Emily Milberger, 2002-2005
Holly Miller, 1997, 1999
Stephanie Mischke, 1979-1980
Dorea Mitchell, 1978-1981
Kris Monaghan, 1979-1980
Ellen Mueller, 2008-2009
Krista Newman, 1991-1992
Jenni Nimmo, 2002-2004
Kim O’Connor, 1992-1995
Katie O’Neil, 1996-1997
Debbie O-Toole, 1976-1978
Kathy Patton, 1978
Sonya Perales, 1993
Lisa Ponder, 1997
Rachel Preble, 1993
Jill Prince, 1982-1983
Alycya Rambin, 1990-1994
Sandra Renaud, 1986
Julie Rieger, 1988-1989
Medley Sapp, 1992-1995
Cindi Schaaf, 1988-1991
Andrea Sellmeyer, 2007-2009
Lisa Settle, 1981
Kelly Short, 2009
Susan Small, 1980-1983
Christy Smith, 1990
Jacqueline Smith, 1997
Staci Smoot, 2006-2009
Heather Sparks, 1992-1993
Jaclyn Stelzer, 2003-2006
Cathy Stevens, 1989-1991
Catharina Sundgren, 1997
Jennifer Tannehill, 1999-2002
Rhonda Tilley, 1979
Joyce Trus, 2007
Marie Turner, 2003-2004
Cathryn Uselton, 2003-2004
Sandra Veeder, 1997
Michele Vinieratos, 1987-1988
Megan Waller, 1996-1998
Margaret Ward, 1977-1980
Sarah Warwick, 1995-1998
Wendy Webb, 1994-1995
Lindsey Wetzel, 1976-1977
Jaime White, 2002
Kristin Wilhour, 1985
Heather Wright, 2005-2008
Lisa Wright, 1982-1983
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GAmparo Gala, 2004-2006
Lynn Gatling, 1978
Sheryl Gerlach, 1977
Agatha Gibney, 1976
Marsha Gonzaga, 1999-2002
Megan Goodwin, 2005-2006
Erin Goranson, 2003-2004
Allison Gorgichuk, 1980-1982
Sheri Guariglia, 1979-1982
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Former Sooners Staci Smoot and
Kendall Dye after the Susie Maxwell
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On the course at the Dick McGuire
Invitational
The team spending time on the
Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas
On the course at the Dick McGuire Former Sooners Staci Smoot and
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Charlie Coe Golf Learning Center
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The $1 million center, funded by private donations, is located at the south
end of the driving range at the Jimmie Austin University of Oklahoma Golf
Course, which underwent a $5 million facelift in 1995.
The 7,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor facility allows golfers a place
to practice every day. There are three hitting bays that golfers can use to
practice, with or without video. The video system includes the most up-
to-date equipment on the market. The video cameras are integrated into a
computer system that provides consistent clear images and feedback.
The building houses locker rooms and offices for both the men’s and
women’s teams, as well as numerous items documenting the history of golf
at the University of Oklahoma.
The center also includes an expansive outdoor practice area. Designed
exclusively for the OU golf teams, this part of the complex is 225 yards
wide and 90 yards deep. Opened in September of 1996, both the men’s and
women’s golf teams have been training here with very positive results.
The practice complex was developed by Tripp Davis, a former Sooner All-
American and member of the 1989 National Champion OU men’s golf team,
in conjunction with Bob Cupp and Gregg Grost.
The coaching staff, along with golf course superintendent Jason Faires,
have worked with Davis each season to make improvements to the Coe
Center. Scheduled improvmetns include many interior updates that will
continue the Coe Center’s reputation as one of the best practice facilities in
the country.
The south end complex has two satellite chipping greens as well as a
12,000-square-foot bent grass chipping area with seven bunkers to cover
a myriad of sand and stance possibilities. There is also a bent grass and
Bermuda grass putting green.
College golf has experienced a level of competitiveness recently that was
not present just a few years ago. Each year, more schools are putting forth
the resources necessary to compete on a national level. The most expensive
and difficult resource for any college program to attain is an exclusive
practice facility for the members of the team. Through the dedication and
enthusiastic support of the University and its donors, Oklahoma has built
and opened the Charlie Coe Center to fill this need.
The Coe Center has gained a reputation as the model facility for college
golf. Each year since its opening, major Division I universities have inquired
about copying the facility. Many have traveled to Norman for a first-hand
look.
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OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S GOLF LOCKER ROOM
TEAM LOUNGE
Located inside the Charlie Coe Center, this part of the facility is outfitted with
individually monogramed chairs and women’s golf memorabilia. Each player is
provided with her own space for equipment and personal belongings. The locker
room is where teammates are able to spend time with one another and often
convene for team meetings. This year, new carpet is being installed in the locker
room. New furniture is also being brought in as well.
This beautifully decorated room is adorned with photos
celebrating the many golfers and accomplishments that
make up Oklahoma golf. The lounge is filled with luxurious
couches, tables and chairs, a big screen television and
a pool table. This is where the team meets to set goals,
host recruits, eat team meals and gather for entertainment
nights. In addition to being a place for business, this area
also provides the student-athletes with a comfortable
place to go between classes, to study and to use computers.
Coe attended OU from 1946-48 and became one of the most celebrated
amateur golfers in the game’s history. A two-time U.S. Amateur winner,
Coe never turned professional, instead choosing to spend time with his
wife and family. He made 19 Masters appearances and owns almost every
Masters amateur record, including top-24 finishes (9); top-10 finishes (3);
eagles (6), rounds played (67) and most times low amateur (6).
Charlie Coe (1923-2001)
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Named one of Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in 2008 and 2009“The University of Oklahoma is very proud to be the first collegiate golf
course ever selected to host the prestigious U.S. Amateur Public Links
Championship. It’s a real tribute to the beauty and
challenges of the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club and, also, the
donors who have supported the course with their generous gifts.”
- University of Oklahoma President David Boren
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club
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The road to the 2010 Masters will go through Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club, the site of the 2009 U.S.
Amateur Public Links championship. The first collegiate course to host the event, the 7,380-yard
layout was designed by Perry Maxwell and opened in 1951, on the site of the former Norman
Naval Air Station. Bob Cupp redesigned the course in 1996.
Named one of the most difficult courses by Golfweek Magazine in 1999
and one of the best collegiate courses by Travel & Leisure magazine in
2001, the Jimmie Austin University of Oklahoma Golf Club has been
renovated to test even the best golfer who dares to set foot on it.
Highlighting the changes made to the course in 2007 was the renova-
tion of all greens and bunkers. The greens were switched to the A1/A4
strain of bentgrass, which is aggressive in choking out poa annua and
is drought and heat tolerant. For the bunkers, the old characteristic
of high-sodded faces was removed and replaced with new high-sand
faces. Also installed were state-of-the-art draining technology and
new white sand from south Texas.
Additionally, the front and back nines were flipped so the current
number one is the old number 10 and vice versa. These recent
upgrades are just the beginning of what is a much larger master plan
to make the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club the top public venue in the
state of Oklahoma.
The course’s other amenities include a full driving range including
fairway bunker hitting areas, a chipping and sand play practice green
and a practice putting green. The inside of the clubhouse also offers
golfers a unique experience. Equipped with a great menu, Jimmie
Austin houses a fully operating restaurant and sports grill. Enjoy your
meal in the comfort of a dining area complete with large screen TVs
and leather chairs for relaxing or outside on the patio overlooking the
golf course. The patio, by design, allows onlookers to view the 18th
and 9th greens as well as the first and third tees.
rses by Golfweek Magazine in 1999k upgrades are
Did you know?OU’s course was named the 13th-best
collegiate golf venue by Links Magazine
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Alternate Courses
Belmar Golf Club
Established in 2002, Belmar Golf Club is situated on 200
acres of unspoiled Oklahoma farmland just north of Nor-
man. The course features 18 championship holesrolling
throughout the natural terrain. The ambiance of the club
is reminiscent of an English country estate with a gated
entry that leads the clubhouse.
As a member of the OU women’s golf squad, you’re afforded the privilege of playing many of the top courses around the state of Oklahoma on a regular
bases. While the team calls the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club home, the Sooners also practice at many of the state’s top courses within a short drive of Norman
including Belmar Golf Club, Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, Quail Creek Country club and the Trails Golf Club. Below is short description of each of
these courses.
Shadow CreekLiterally in someone’s backyard, Dr. Tony Cruise’s personal golf
measures 7,034 yards with a 73.4 slope. With 136 perfect
greens, words can’t describe the course until you’re there. It’s a
must see and will make you better.
Twin Hills Golf &Country Club
A challenging layout located on the south side of Norman, the Trails
has played host to the Oklahoma Amateur, the Oklahoma Senior
Championshi[p and the Oklahoma Senior Fourball Championship.
Although relatively short in length, the layout still poses a stern test
for any golfer, as the course is characterized by its narrow tree-lined
fairways.The Trails Golf Club
Designed by Perry Maxwell, the 18-hole Twin Hills golf course in
Oklahoma City, opened in 1923. The course rates 74.2 and has a slope
rating of 133 on Bermuda grass.
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The University
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“The University of Oklahoma is truly a great university. It is becoming a pacesetter for public higher education in the United States. We must no longer keep the university’s excellence a secret! It’s time for us to let others know about the strengths of our university and our determination to make it even better.”
- University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA OVERVIEW
Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. The OU Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,400 full-time faculty members, and has 20 colleges offering 158 majors at the
baccalaureate level, 167 majors at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, 26 majors at the doctoral professional level, and 24 graduate certificates. The university’s annual operating budget is $1.46 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OU?
universities in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled per capita.
Princeton Review has ranked OU among the best in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.
freshman class at a public university in state history.
economy each year.
in international reciprocal exchange agreements with universities around the world. The University has 174 student exchange agreements with universities in 66
countries. OU plans to increase participation in study-abroad programs by 50 percent over the next four years.
highly among public institutions nationwide in the total
Goldwater Scholarship for math and science, becoming OU’s 28th winner since 1994.
to cap the class size of first-year English composition courses at no more than 19 students as well as all Honors Courses.
Oklahoma to be named a Truman Scholar this year. This prestigious national award is given based on a student’s leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likeli-hood of “making a difference.”
colleges, one of only a few universities to achieve the ranking two years in a row.
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the 10 best in the United States.
-sity to more than double new scholarships for students in just four years.
March 2008 surpassed its goal of raising $100 million for endowed scholarships. To date, almost $140 million in scholarship endowments have been donated or pledged.
of endowed faculty positions in the past 14 years, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence.
with more than $1.6 billion in gifts and pledges since 1994, which has provided funding for dramatic capital improvements, the growth in faculty endowment and student scholarships.
team won back-to-back national championships in the “PetroBowl” Competition.
expenditures at OU have more than doubled, and OU continues to set new records for funding for externally sponsored research. OU ended FY 2008 with total expenditures of more than $275 million.
its impressive rate of sponsored research, training, and public service growth by achieving more than $141 million in federal, state, corporate and nonprofit or foundation grants and contracts. Funding from the
have been completed, are under way or are forthcoming on OU’s three campuses, the largest of which is the $67 million National Weather Center.
collections in the world of documents and photographs,
at a public university in Oklahoma.
museums in the world associated with a university. The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has more than 7 million artifacts and contains 195,000 square feet on 40 acres of land. The museum exhibits
— a lightning bolt painted on an extinct bison skull.
total more than 10,000 works of art, including OU’s
single most important gift of art ever given to a U.S.
important private collections in the nation of works by
the former U.S. State Department Embassy art collection;
the appearance of the OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. The project replaced a divided highway through campus with seven tiered gardens featuring traditional OU arches at each end. The pedestrian walkway’s landmarks include an OU Seed Sower sculpture at the west end, a clock tower at the east end, and a 70-foot granite fountain in the center.
— gardens, fountains, sculptures, benches — the University of Oklahoma has won first place in the education category for Beautification and Landscaping in the statewide environmental competition. Gifts of over $3 million have permanently endowed OU’s gardens.
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largest physician group. Our practice encompasses almost every adult and child specialty. Many OU Physicians have expertise in the management of complex conditions that is unavailable anywhere else in the state, region or sometimes even the nation. Some have pioneered surgical procedures or innovations in patient care that are world firsts.
Physicians. These board-certified pediatric specialists committed their training and, now, their practices to the care of children. Many children with birth defects, critical injuries or serious diseases who can’t be helped elsewhere come to OU Children’s Physicians. Oklahoma doctors and parents rely on OU Children’s Physicians depth of experience, nationally renowned expertise and sensitivity to children’s emotional needs.
most important collections of early manuscripts in the
own copy of his work, which first used the telescope to support the Copernican theory, with corrections in his own handwriting.
World Literature Today, is published at the University of Oklahoma.
millionth volume, continuing a commanding lead as the state’s largest research library and claiming one of the top two spots in size among Big 12 libraries.
the world’s largest collection of political commercials. With more than 95,000 commercials, the archive includes political advertisements dating back to 1936 for radio and 1950 for television. student lounge and office facilities.
Literature, considered to be second in prestige only to the
won the Nobel Prize in the past 38 years.
students to share informal and social experiences. Students may volunteer to live on international floors with half of the residents from the United States and half from other countries.
Dance Magazine places the OU School of Dance in the top three of all dance programs in the country.
cutting-edge research into life science fields ranging from robotics to genomic studies is taking place, and the National Weather Center, which houses OU’s academic and research programs in meteorology and the National
weather, research and operations programs.
Big 12 and in Oklahoma history and among the top four among U.S. universities (excluding the big three National Science Foundation supercomputing centers). been
education research and consulting organization.
Development has created 36 companies that have generated more than $84 million in capital, more than $10 million in cash and more than $30 million in current
companies have created in excess of 150 jobs, which pay on average nearly twice the median household income in Oklahoma.
to become Oklahoma’s first and only National Cancer
research and care in the United States, means that Oklahomans will no longer need to travel 450 miles out of state for comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care.The University of Oklahoma has established a comprehensive diabetes center with operations on the OU campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa to provide statewide leadership in diabetes treatment, research, prevention, information, education and awareness. The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center provides access to the latest developments in diabetes care and management through the clinical trials hosted by the center.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Multidisciplinary Studies
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Construction ScienceEnvironmental Design
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BiochemistryBotanyChemistryChineseClassicsCommunicationEconomicsEnglish
Film and Video StudiesFrench German
History
LettersLinguistics
MathematicsMicrobiology
PhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychology
Social WorkSociologySociology - CriminologySpanishWomen’s StudiesZoology
COLLEGE OF ATMOSPHERIC AND
GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCES
GeographyMeteorology
MICHAEL F. PRICE
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
EconomicsEnergy ManagementEntrepreneurship
Finance
Management
MarketingSupply Chain Management
COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional Studies
MEWBOURNE COLLEGE OF EARTH
AND ENERGY
Environmental GeologyGeologyGeophysicsPaleontologyPetroleum EngineeringPetroleum Geology
JEANNINE RAIBOLT
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationForeign Language Education
Mathematics EducationScience EducationSocial Studies EducationSpecial Education
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science
Electrical EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
WEITZENHOFFER FAMILY
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
DanceDramaMedia - Filmaking, Photography, VideoMusicMusic EducationMusical Theatre Performance
TheatreVisual Communications
GAYLORD COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM
AND COMMUNICATION
Professional Writing
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Liberal Studies
MIC AFFAIRS Mathematics
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PRENTICE GAUTT ACADEMIC CENTER
process, broke down barriers and crushed stereotypes. Today, OU student-athletes use the Prentice Gautt
center that today’s student-athletes use everyday now bears the name of the man who left an indelible legacy
process.
Center was held Friday, Sept. 17, 1999. The proposal to re-
in March 1999.
Gautt,” OU President David L. Boren said. “His personal values and character, along with his leadership as associate commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, continue to bring pride to his alma mater. His personal example of quiet courage, grace under pressure, and dedication to the university helped open the doors of opportunity for
student-athletes who have followed him into collegiate athletics.”
The professional consultants of the Prentice Gautt
academic tasks, from learning strategy instruction to any
stage of the writing process including preparing for an essay exam and the formal research paper.
The goal is to help student-athletes develop the strategies they need to be successful by encouraging the use of the center for all facets of the learning and writing processes encountered in college.
athletes with a state-of-the-art academic support facility. The environment encourages a collaboration between staff
conducive to learning in all areas of students’ academic endeavors and features seven learning centers.
Located on the second and third floors in the north end of the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the
Foundation Computer Center, the Thompson Writing Center and centers for communication, reading, study skills, math and foreign language as well as learning enhancement and study areas.
LEARNING CENTERS: KERR CAREER CENTER
Whether student-athletes are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduates, they will benefit from the
services that educates and guides students through the
career development process.
The Career Center is dedicated to helping students make the transition from college to career by developing an individualized career plan where they gather information to assist in making a decision about a career; obtain information on the suitable career list; explore classes and publications in the field as well as obtain experience; and gain knowledge and skills necessary for résumé writing, job-related letter writing and interviewing techniques.
The Career Center is a link with the campus Careers Services Office and offers student-athletes a wide array of effective job hunting skills, training and career services.
KERR FOUNDATION COMPUTER CENTER
part of the learning experience. Students need access
Foundation Computer Centers are here to meet these technological needs. We provide each student with the equipment and support necessary to succeed.
The computer center is housed within the Prentice Gautt
available exclusively to our student-athletes.
Students also enjoy a large amount of storage space on our athletic network. Laptop computers are checked out nts through the
j y g g pd out our athletic network. Laptop computers are checked
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to students when the computer center is unavailable. This allows access to our network and resources 24 hours a day. The laptop program is very important in helping athletes stay on top of their schoolwork when traveling.
Group training is provided for all new student-athletes during the first week of supervised study. This helps familiarize each student with our resources and procedures.
and lab technicians are always on hand to help.
other universities around the country. We plan on being a leader in the future as well. Upgrades are scheduled annually and there is a deep commitment from the
computer center will continue for a long time.
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
This academic center focuses on developing communication and public speaking skills for student-athletes. The state-of-the-art center, coordinated by a broadcast professional, builds strong media relations skills through the use of video equipment.
KERR FOUNDATION FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER
To assist you in speaking, listening, reading and writing in
Center offers a multimedia environment that provides instruction in all foreign languages and in English as a second language. On an individual basis, students have the option of working with computers, audio-visual equipment and tutors in order to enhance their language experience.
MATH CENTER
the Math Center provides all levels of math computations, concepts and problems to help students review course
sessions to assist with math assignments. READING/STUDY SKILLS CENTER
teach how to make direct applications to current resources. Consultation, computer-assisted instruction, tutoring and independent activities are available.
THOMPSON WRITING CENTER
Because learning and writing are essential life long skills which can always be strengthened, the Writing Center offers personalized instruction to student-athletes who seek assistance in refreshing, reviewing, or improving these skills. The Thompson Writing Center offers a dynamic, positive atmosphere to help student-athletes generate ideas and strategies for writing assignments. Consultants help student-athletes organize papers, review grammatical basics, develop proofreading and library research skills, and design résumés.
THE PATH TO GRADUATION
Steps For Building “Champions For Life”
STEP ONE: Assessment
New Student-Athlete Assessment -The academic assessment process begins with an entry-level assessment of all incoming student-athletes. This assessment is designed to help student-athletes know their strengths and weaknesses in content areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics. With this information, we can determine if student-athletes have the skills necessary to succeed in standard entry-level courses. Some results from this initial assessment may require additional testing, enrollment in developmental courses and academic services, or programs recommended based on individual needs. The ultimate purpose of our assessment is to ensure that student-athletes have the appropriate academic support services to achieve academic success.
STEP TWO: Skill Development
Tutorial Programof approximately 150 tutors provides one-to-one and small-group instruction. Student-athletes are assisted with study skills, problem-solving techniques and specific
recommend tutors or a student-athlete may request one independently.
Study Skills - The Study Skills Center provides student-athletes with assistance in college reading strategies and
specialist regularly conducts time management and study skills workshops. The staff’s goal is to help student-athletes become independent writers and learners in the academic environment.
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Computer Skills
provides student-athletes with computer knowledge and access. The Computer Center is open six days a week with extended hours offered during peak times. Made possible
200 state-of-the-art computers, including Macintosh and Windows-compatible computers with color monitors,
laser printers, digital camera, video equipment and a scanner are also available for student-athlete use. Software in use includes all popular word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, presentation programs, databases
addition, computer training courses are provided each semester and portable computers are available to student-athletes who need computer access after 11 p.m.
when traveling.
Foreign Language -Center was established to assist student-athletes with speaking, listening, reading and writing in different languages. The Center, coordinated by a Modern Languages department instructor, offers a top-notch multimedia environment for all foreign language instruction.
Math Skills -
aims to help all student-athletes achieve an understanding of math and related topics in their course work. The
Mathematics Center offers regular instruction for student-athletes placed in preparatory mathematics courses and tutorial consultation in all math and statistics courses.
Career Preparationis enhanced through workshops in résumé development, job search strategies, interviewing skills and graduate
Center. The Sooner Career Program is dedicated to educating student-athletes about the world of work and providing a transition from college athletics to their first careers. The program includes the OU Career Fair, career information seminars, opportunities for summer internships in various fields, an employment referral service and mentorship opportunities for graduating student-athletes. The Career Center, an exciting learning center, allows student-athletes the opportunity to explore potential careers and majors through a variety of
personality and career inventories via computer. The Sooner
Communication Skills - Communicating well is an essential skill in successful personal and professional interaction for OU student-athletes. The OU Communications Center offers training for effective oral communication and media
stage and a modern audio-visual systems is available in a state-of-the-art communications center.
SUPERVISED STUDY
Supervised study is a monitored study program designed to provide student-athletes with organized study and tutoring time in a flexible environment conducive to successful learning. Supervised study is required for all first-semester freshmen, transfer student-athletes,
and any student-athlete who the coaching staff and the Student Life academic staff believe would benefit from the experience. Supervised study is flexible for all student-
required to put in 10 hours a week in their first semester
available for use during these times. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING
Tutors are available to assist student-athletes in all subject
with content experts either allocated by academic services
services also provides revision groups, study sessions and weekly instruction on an individual or group basis in order to ensure student-athlete success. LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Learning specialists are assigned by academic services to designated student-athletes to assist them with study skills, problem solving techniques, and time management. The primary goal of the learning program is to create an environment conducive to student-athlete success in the
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can be very intimidating for both freshmen and transfer students. Our program provides a learning specialists to help familiarize the student-athlete with the academic and social culture at OU, thus helping to ease the transition to the University setting for student-athletes.
STEP THREE: Counseling
Personal Career Counseling - Student-athletes receive caring, professional support from Dr. Gerald Gurney and his staff at all levels. This support may take several forms, including career choice, academic or personal decisions.
Academic Counseling and Advisement - Six professional athletic academic counselors are present to help student-
one counselor per 100 student-athletes is available to assist the student-athletes with planning class schedules, choosing degree programs and setting personal and academic goals.
Psychological Counseling and Sport Psychology (PROS)
licensed Counseling Psychologist and several psychological counselors and interns to provide a wide array of counseling and performance enhancing services. Student-athletes may visit the staff to confidentially discuss anything impacting their academic, athletic or personal lives. OU’s national award-winning program has become a model for other programs to follow.
Academic Monitoring - Course attendance and course performance are checked a minimum of four times per semester for each student-athlete participating in the intercollegiate athletic program.
Personal Health and Nutritional Counseling - The personal health and nutritional needs of student-athletes are monitored by the OU Sports Medicine staff of physicians and certified athletic trainers. The Wagner Dining Center makes every effort to accommodate the special dietary
and nutritional requirements of OU student-athletes. The cafeteria serves all three meals with several healthy entrees to choose from. The menu is designed to meet the nutritional needs of every individual student-athlete by allowing each athlete to choose from a variety of options to accommodate the unique demands of his/her schedule.
awareness requires student-athletes to enroll in a campus personal health course focusing on substance abuse, human sexuality, nutrition and stress management.
STEP FOUR: Faculty Relations
Faculty Guest Program - The faculty guest program’s purpose is to enhance the athletic department’s relationship with the faculty and staff. Faculty members are selected to be guest coaches for the week in all sports throughout the academic year. During that time, the faculty guests are provided with a list of planned activities that are designed to give them an opportunity to experience various aspects of the athletic department’s operations and introduce them to student-athlete lifestyles and expectations.
STEP FIVE: Resident Life
Sooner Housing Center - Student-athletes reside in a variety of University housing environments, including the Sooner Housing Center. The Sooner Housing Center,
the street from the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial
to the academic and personal development of student-athletes. The Sooner Housing Center was the winner of the 1998, 2003, 2005 and 2009 President’s Trophy for the outstanding housing center on the OU campus and was recognized for its contribution to academic excellence, innovative programming and campus diversity. The Sooner Housing Center was also selected as the President’s Trophy runner-up in 1997, 2000 and 2006.
STEP SIX: Life Skills, Academic Recognition,
Graduation/Post Eligibility, Community Service and
Student-Athlete Leadership Life Skills Program -
dedicated to contributing to the growth and development of student-athletes through academic excellence, athletic excellence, personal development, community service
offers and maintains a strong commitment through comprehensive programs to fully develop the student-athletes’ academic and personal potential, while enjoying the highest levels of athletic competition.
Academics Awards Programprogram places special emphasis upon recognition of outstanding academic performances by student-athletes.
special award winners and scholar athletes who have
receive recognition prior to OU’s graduation ceremonies in May during a reception. Each is given an “O” ring, representing their athletic participation and graduation
student-athletes who exhaust their eligibility within eight semesters may receive an additional year of financial aid within a six-year period.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - Student-athlete leaders from each sport comprise the Student-
communication with the athletic and University administration regarding student-athletes’ needs and
developed a community outreach partnership with the Oklahoma Youth Center, a local residential facility for
also designs programs that encourage excellence in academics and social responsibility and serve to represent student-athletes on campus-wide committees.
OKLAHOMA REMEMBERS GAUTT
Prentice Gautt ushered in a new era for Oklahoma football when he landed a spot on the
1956 team. Former Sooner head coach Bud Wilkinson was pressured against giving Gautt
a scholarship. A group of black doctors and pharmacists gave money for Gautt to attend
the school. Within a year, Gautt was given a scholarship and the donated amounts were
given to another black student.
Gautt, considered Oklahoma’s best player in 1958, was a two-time All-Big Eight player
and 1959 Orange Bowl MVP. During his senior year, Gautt was named to the academic
All-America team and eventually earned master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology.
The academic center for student-athletes at the University of Oklahoma was named in
Gautt’s honor in 1999. A special assistant to the commissioner of the Big 12 Conference,
Gautt passed away on March 17, 2005.
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Baseball
The 2009 Sooner baseball team advanced to the program’s fourth regional final in the last five years under head coach Sunny Golloway. OU received the nation’s No. 7 seed in
campaign with a 43-20 mark, the second most wins since the Sooners won the 1994 National Championship. While
the Sooners had plenty to celebrate throughout the season as they finished second in the Big 12 standings (a half game behind Texas).
Men’s Basketball
regarding Blake Griffin’s abilities heading into 2008-09, the sophomore forward answered them emphatically by
Four (they lost to eventual national champion North Carolina in the Elite Eight). OU’s 13-3 record in Big 12 Conference play tied as its best in the 13-year history of the league, and a 25-1 start to the season resulted in a three-
was author one of the most impressive single seasons in recent college hoops memory and win every national player of the year honor.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s basketball had one of its most successful seasons in history, culminating at the program’s second Final
with 32 wins, including a record 20-game winning streak, and earned their sixth Big 12 regular-season title -- the third for OU in four seasons.
Cross Country The women’s cross country program was represented at
16th among sophomores and ninth among Big 12 runners.
finishing fifth at the Big 12 Championships. Classmate
men’s season was highlighted by a second-place finish at
Football
Oklahoma won its sixth Big 12 Football Championship and became the first program to win the crown in three consecutive seasons, after becoming the first to win back-to-back titles a year ago. The Sooners led the nation
with 54 points per game and became the first program to score 60 or more points in five straight games en
in the modern era. Oklahoma made its 10th straight bowl appearance, its sixth in the BCS and fourth in the championship game. Quarterback Sam Bradford became OU’s fifth Heisman Trophy winner and joined offensive
Oklahoma won 11 or more games for the eighth time in Bob Stoops’ 10 seasons.
Men’s Golf
The OU men’s golf team recorded three top-five finishes during the season, including a win at the Macdonald Cup on Oct. 5 in New Haven, Conn. That title was OU’s first tournament victory since the 2006 Big 12 Championship. Oklahoma defeated 13 other squads and inclement weather in its eight-shot triumph for the tournament
assistant coach for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Women’s Golf
women’s golf team captured four top-five finishes in its
OU take fifth place at the 13-team Windy City Collegiate Championships and third place at the 17-team Price’s “Give
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Men’s Gymnastics
Head Coach Mark Williams and the Oklahoma men’s gymnastics team completed another championship year, finishing undefeated in the regular season and adding three national individual titles to its history.
Horton’s footstep’s by capturing three individual national championships. The sophomore claimed the national all-around title and two individual titles on floor and vault to move past Bart Conner (three titles) in the OU record books. Legendre’s five national titles in his two-year career left him one behind Horton’s total. Women’s Gymnastics
of Oklahoma women’s gymnastics squad. The Sooners won their second straight Big 12 title in 2009, marking the program’s eighth overall conference championship. Head
in two of her first three seasons. Oklahoma advanced to its
Florida, Georgia, LSU and Utah as the only schools to
Haley DeProspero (beam), Megan Ferguson (bars and
conference event champions as Oklahoma clinched event titles on beam and floor at the Big 12 Championship.
Soccer
Sophomore Whitney Palmer became one of three Sooners in school history to collect Big 12 honors in multiple years
The Plano, Texas, native is also the first Sooner to lead the team outright in goals scored in back-to-back seasons
at 3-15-1 overall and placed ninth in the Big 12 standings with a 2-7-1 mark.
Softball
The OU softball team wrapped up the year 40-16 overall and 14-4 in Big 12 play. The Sooners won their fourth
was named Big 12 Player of the Year and head coach Patty Gasso earned her fourth Big 12 Coach of the Year
Women’s Tennis
The women’s tennis team finished its first season under head coach David Mullins with a 9-14 overall record and a 3-9 Big 12 record. The Sooners faced a challenging sched-ule, playing 15 of their 23 matches on the road with nine matches against nationally ranked opponents.
Men’s Tennis
The men’s tennis team (12-10, 1-5 Big 12) began the spring season at No. 71 nationally and had three players ranked in
ranking of 44th as the Sooners faced one of the toughest schedules in the nation, one that included duals against 15
Track & Field
The fourth year under head coach Martin Smith marked a continued growth for the Sooners as OU added 13
conference front, the men and women combined to earn four Big 12 titles. The Sooners reached the double-digit
titles, claiming indoor and outdoor titles in the long jump.
the discus. Volleyball
With a young squad in 2008, the Sooners surpassed ex-pectations. The team finished 12-16 overall, 8-12 in Big 12 play for a seventh-place finish. The Sooners started three freshmen and one transfer for the majority of the year, the only team in the league to have that young a starting group. OU recorded its one of its biggest win in school history on Oct. 29, upending then-third-ranked Texas in
and the Sooners’ second win in the series. The freshmen duo of Caitlin Higgins and Brianne Barker were named to
Wrestling
The University of Oklahoma wrestling squad tallied its
16th season at the helm as the 2009 squad finished with a
-ond dual of the season against Oklahoma City, the Sooner head coach picked up his 200th win overall in Norman.
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The University of Oklahoma athletics program boasts a tradition that few schools can rival. Over the years, Sooner squads have combined for 26 team national champion-ships including eight in men’s gymnastics, seven in football, seven in wrestling, two in baseball, one in men’s golf and one in softball.
The Sooner tradition isn’t something buried in the past.
in its sixth BCS bowl in just seven years and, in 2008, the men’s gymnastics team earned its fifth national title in
basketball teams carved their spot in history by advancing
history a school accomplished the feat with both teams in the same year. The OU women added another first in 2005-06, becoming the first team men’s or women’s, in Big 12 history to go 16-0 in league play.
Even more remarkable, during the 2001-02 season, the OU football and men’s and women’s basketball teams com-bined for 74 wins -- the most ever for those three sports by
in football, 31-5 in men’s basketball and 32-4 in women’s basketball. The University of Oklahoma now stands alone in college sports’ 30-30-10 club, created exclusively by OU.
Oklahoma’s student-athletes continue to lead in the classroom and their actions in the community are exem-plary. With the Great Expectations campaign, Oklahoma
continues to build the finest facilities in the nation.
Each day, it becomes more evident that the University of Oklahoma has become one of the finest comprehensive athletics program in the country. When OU student-ath-letes raise the trophy of another championship, the hands responsible for hoisting that trophy symbolize thousands of Sooners around the globe.
The following represents a closer look at the tradition powering the Oklahoma Sooners:
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‘80, ‘84), Conner won two gold medals in 1984. He was
Gymnastics Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.
World Series to capture the school’s first softball national championship. The Sooners won 66 games, broke 15
Outstanding Player, three WCWS all-tournament team members, a Big 12 title, a No. 1 ranking and the National Coaching Staff of the Year. The Sooners became just the
softball national championship.
-season tournaments in the last 28 years. Last season OU produced its 32nd winning season in the last 33 years. No other Big 12 team can boast as many winning campaigns in the span.
championships, 42 conference titles, 24 bowl champion-
the NFL, including 37 first-round selections and three No. 1
Bosworth (1987—supplemental).
conference titles and seven national championships. OU
national champions ranks third all-time.
to go a combined 19-0 against league opponents, and was one of only four teams nationally to run the table against their league in 2005-06.
he Nationalme just the
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National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, including three head coaches: Bennie Owen in 1951, Bud Wilkinson in 1969 and Barry Switzer in 2001.
conference champions, 14 conference titles and the 1989 national championship.
13. He accomplished the feat twice in games against Centenary on Dec. 12, 1987, and Loyola-Marymount on Dec. 17, 1988.
halfback Billy Vessels won the award in 1952, tailback Steve Owens won in 1969, halfback Billy Sims won in
to Norman in 2003 and fellow QB Sam Bradford took home the award last season. OU players have captured 63 national awards and the Sooners have also produced five Outland Trophies, four Walter Camp Trophies, four Butkus
tournament and the World Series without a loss to capture the 1994 national championship. The Sooners topped off a 42-17 regular season with the school’s second national baseball title.
celebrated amateur players in the history of the game. During his career, Coe captured U.S. amateur crowns in 1949, 1958 and 1959. He also played in 19 straight Masters Tournaments. Coe competed on the Walker Cup teams of 1949, 1951 and 1953.
have collectively won three gold and two silver medals. Brothers Dave and Mark Schultz both won gold in the 1984 games.
with a come-from-behind win over Tennessee in the cham-pionship game to become the first team in history to claim the title after winning the double-elimination tournament without a defeat.
all-time leading scorer and rebounder in OU history. He was a member of the 1984 gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and was recently named the greatest player ever in the Big Eight Conference by a panel
of longtime conference media observers and officials. Tisdale’s No. 23 jersey was retired by Oklahoma in 1997 -- the first jersey ever retired by OU in any sport.
most decorated player in the program’s history in 2002. She
championship game, Dales was a two-time consensus
McFarlane (track and field) represented Oklahoma at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
golfer since Tiger Woods to win twice in one year on the
in winning the cup with a crushing defeat of Sergio Garcia.
the first gymnast in Big 12 history to win multiple crowns
captured titles on bars and beam, leading the Sooners to their second straight Big 12 title in 2009.
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The University of Oklahoma has a long and storied history. The rich tradition has given birth to some of the most recognized pageantry in all of college athletics. Here is a look at the origin of some of the elements that create the wonderful atmosphere so unique to OU:
Sooners
College sports fans are hard-pressed to find a nickname that is as unique and as tied in to a state’s history as a Sooner. The University of Oklahoma is the only school known as Sooners and those who claim that they are Sooners say it with pride.
Settlers from across the globe, seeking free land, made their way to the prairies of the plains to stake their claim. One of the few rules to claiming a lot of land was that all participants were to start at the same time, on the boom
as “Boomers” and the ones who went early were called “Sooners.”
Boomers for 10 years before the current Sooner nickname emerged in 1908. The university actually derived its name
University of Oklahoma athletics teams over the years has made the nickname synonymous with winning.
Boomer Sooner
One of the most recognizable college fight songs in the country, Boomer Sooner immediately evokes enthusiasm from OU fans and sends chills down the spines of those who dare to oppose them.
whose father was a Norman jeweler, wrote the lyrics to the fight song, borrowing the tune from Yale University’s Boola
and the two combined to form today’s university fight song. Though the tune was first made known by Yale, the everlasting success of Sooner squads has taken the melody of Boomer Sooner to national popularity.
Boomer Sooner, Boomer SoonerBoomer Sooner, Boomer SoonerBoomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Oklahoma, OklahomaOklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Mascots
The Sooner Schooner is a Conestoga, or covered wagon, reminiscent of the mode of travel used by pioneers who settled Oklahoma. The Schooner is powered by matching white ponies named Boomer and Sooner, and it ventures onto Owen Field in a triumphant victory ride after OU scores.
become the official mascot until 1980. The Schooner is well-recognized by college athletics fans across the country and makes regular appearances at university functions.
During OU football and baseball games from 1915-1928, Mex the Dog wore a red sweater with a letter “O” on the side.
among students and faculty that the university closed for his funeral and procession on May 2, 1928.
costumed mascots. The new characters will act as an extension of the Sooner Schooner and its horses to be enjoyed by fans -- especially children -- at all OU athletics contests. The costumes feature traditional collegiate gear as part of their regular uniform, but will don team uniforms for football and men’s and women’s basketball. They were voted “Most Collegiate” by the Universal Cheerleading
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Crimson and Cream
on the faculty, was asked to chair a committee to select the colors of the university. The committee decided the colors should be crimson and cream and an elaborate display of the colors was draped above a platform before the student body.
The student body approved with great enthusiasm and immediately pennants, banners, badges and decorations of every description appeared on the streets, in the windows, at chapel, in classrooms, and all public places; however, local merchants could not supply the demand.
Even though the school colors have evolved to red and white over the years, you can ask any self-respecting Sooner what the colors are and they will proudly announce “Crimson and Cream.”
On gamedays, a sea of crimson rolls through OU’s home venues and all Sooners are urged to wear the official colors to show the rest of the country what school spirit and Sooner Pride is all about.
Pride of Oklahoma
The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band has been supporting Sooner Spirit for more than a century. Unlike many other college bands, which began as military drill units, the Pride of Oklahoma had its beginnings as a pep band.
and students of OU participated in a band that played for
band in 1901, which was composed mostly of townspeople and disbanded after each football season. Lloyd Curtis, a cornetist, founded the first continuous student band in 1904.
Today, the 300-member Pride of Oklahoma has members representing virtually every college and major on campus. The Pride of Oklahoma stands for excellence in musicianship, academics, school spirit, and commitment to our role in the surrounding community.
Boomer Sooner rings out at the end of each rehearsal, and that song is the defining element of the University of Oklahoma. Maybe that is why Sooner fans love the band so much. Not much can compare to the first “go-go” at a football game when the Pride of Oklahoma marches the interlocking OU down the field playing Boomer Sooner.
OU Chant
The OU Chant is a loyalty song that is sung before every home football game, before and after every men’s and women’s basketball games and at the end of many athletic and university functions.
Every fan who wears the official colors, each current student and student-athlete and all OU alumni are encouraged to stand and raise one finger in the air during the playing of the Chant -- a symbolic gesture that shows those who do not know what it means to be a Sooner, the greatness of the university and the unity between all Sooners.
Gilkey, who directed the OU girl’s glee club from 1936 to 1938 and was voted Outstanding Faculty Woman in 1937.
Thousands strong
Of campus beautiful by day and night
‘Neath a western skyOU’s chant will never die.
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OU lives by a clear and strong motto in dealing with
Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow. To fulfill that promise, the athletics department and student-athletes take an active role in a number of community service projects. Sooner student-athletes are exposed to life outside of sports and school work with opportunities to serve and help others.
-tee made up of student-athletes from all 21 intercollegiate athletic teams at the University of Oklahoma. The group coordinates community service programs for the Sooners each month.
“Giving back is something that benefits us as much as those we’re helping,” says OU head softball coach Patty
softball program.”
The University of Oklahoma men’s golf program has
instruction, the event allows more than 1,000 southeastern Oklahoma youth an opportunity to interact with the OU golf team and coaches.
Oklahoma women’s basketball teams have been extremely active in the community since head coach Sherri Coale’s
Coaches vs. Cancer, Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity and the Children’s Miracle Network, Coale implemented the Sooner Big Sis Program which places women’s basketball players at elementary schools in Norman to serve as men-tors and teachers’ aides.
-ence here,” says Coale, “how important it is to volunteer to be a part of whatever community they decide to reside in when their playing days are over.”
Oklahoma’s student-athletes recognize that wearing the Crimson and Cream means representing a popular sports program and themselves as individuals. They are encour-aged to respond to a public that adores them, while learn-ing important lessons about making a positive impact in the lives of others and in the community in which they live.
Community service events for OU student-athletes from the past year included:
Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City and participated in the Sooner Big Sis Program, an event in which each student-
athlete selects a Norman elementary school class and visits the class weekly for an hour.
a barbeque, in addition to visiting the “Miracle League” in Edmond and working with children at local elementary schools.
elementary schools in the Norman area. The team earned the Volunteer of the Year award by the Norman United Way
Cleveland Elementary School.
Drink,” a community campaign to help promote safe and responsible drinking among student-athletes and students on campus.
for children with terminal illnesses by visiting and playing with the children.
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more than 1,000 Norman Public Schools students in 20 schools as visiting readers, tutors, mentors and other special events including speaking engagements.
School, mentored children during lunch at Norman
at Tulsa High School.
Children’s Miracle Network, Food and Shelter for Friends,
Special Olympics, among others.
Network, organized student outreach programs at Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School and Moon Middle School helping to impart ideas and strategies to young people that will help them be successful in sports as well as life.
Special Olympics in Norman and Noble. The players were honorary hug givers and cheerleaders, encouraging
Oklahoma’s special stars. The Sooners also assisted the United Way in its Meals on Wheels program. OU delivered, sacked and decorated bags that contained food items for emergency use during the winter months.
involved in various community projects during the course
schools and conducting the annual food drive.
provided candy, games and safe entertainment for hundreds of local children and their families at the Lloyd Noble Center.
OU student-athletes through the Life Skills Program. Events included reading to school children,leading middle school
visits to children’s hospital.
teams were involved with Special Spectators, a national organization that invites seriously ill children to attend a sporting event and meet the players and coaches. The Sooners hosted more than 20 children from several Oklahoma City hospitals who attended sporting events on the OU campus.
Center and individuals in need during the holiday season.
donations will help save the lives of more than 500 people.
through community service hours, attendance at life skills
events as well as participation in campus cultural events.
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overwhelming media attention that hovers around the Sooners. Writers and broadcasters representing the nation’s most recognized media outlets regularly interact with Sooner players and coaches and routinely spend time in Norman.
observers keep tabs on OU thanks to extensive television coverage. The Sooners are at the very center of the college athletics and everybody is watching.
television. OU enters the 2009 season with a streak of 85 consecutive televised games and has been shown on TV 295 times dating back to the 1953 season.
received live television coverage of 28 games, including 17 nationally televised contests.
during the 2008-09 season, including national coverage for 16 contests.
eight regular-season baseball games in 2009, including five on Fox Sports Net’s national coverage.
regular television coverage thanks to consistent top-10 rankings through the years. The nation focused its eyes on
Men’s Gymnastics National Championships at Lloyd Noble Center, while the women were shown nationally bringing home the 2008 and 2009 Big 12 Championship crowns.
City each year, with all games shown live across the nation.
amount of products and apparel purchased by fans. OU ranks 11th in the nation in sales of licensed merchandise.
on the cover of Sports Illustrated 12 times. Sooner football
Gameday production has broadcast on site from 21 of Oklahoma’s games.
SoonerSports.com every month last year, making the
of the top collegiate sites in the nation.
as talent for the nation’s top media outlets including CBS’ Spencer Tillman and Stacy Dales, who has worked
are often called on to provide color commentary during regional broadcasts due to their championship experience and athletics expertise.
dcast on site from 21 of
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Oklahoma’s weight training program is a pioneer in the development of strength and conditioning, and is a vital part of the Sooners’ tradition of success. OU strength and conditioning coaches utilize their expertise along with a wide array of equipment and tests to produce national championship caliber athletes.
Evaluation, goal-oriented programs, supervision and state-of-the-art facilities help Oklahoma athletes become bigger,
Family Strength and Conditioning Complex, located in the Barry Switzer Center, has 13,000 square feet to facilitate
workouts inside the Everest Training Center. The former
center possible through a gift to the University.
complex is a state-of-the-art facility where athletes work closely with six full-time staff members. “Oklahoma recognizes the importance of conditioning,” says Schmidt. “This facility is reflective of that commitment.”
The objective of the strength and conditioning program is to ensure each student-athlete in every sport is provided with a sound in-season and off-season program. This program of activity includes strength, conditioning,
coordinator for each sport is provided to assist athletes in reaching the highest possible training levels.
The OU strength and conditioning staff takes great pride in providing a very intensive program that helps maintain greater overall body strength and conditioning levels during the season. By maintaining strength in the muscles and connective tissues throughout the season, the potential for injuries decreases.
The off-season program is also extremely intensive. Speed, strength, power, agility, fundamentals and nutrition are addressed. The OU staff is committed to full compliance
athletes and voluntary workouts during off-season periods.
The staff’s interaction with the nutritional consultants on campus is essential. The staff maintains an open channel of communication with the dining staff at the Wagner Dining Center. This interaction enables the strength and conditioning staff to ensure that OU athletes receive a winning edge with a sound nutrition program.
“Our goal is to get the student-athletes in their best condition,” says Schmidt. “That condition will give Oklahoma an edge at the end of a game. Top of the line conditioning is what it takes to be a Sooner athlete.
athlete to compete at the highest level.”Located at the south end of the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the Barry Switzer Center houses administrative offices, the 9,000-square-foot football locker room, 6,500-square-foot the equipment room,
Facility, over 12,000 square feet of meeting rooms and the 7,000-square-foot Touchdown Club Legends Lobby in addition to the Siegfried and Family Strength and Conditioning Complex.
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responsibility to help its athletes reach and maintain their optimum health and achieve conditioning goals. For this reason, OU has developed excellent training and conditioning programs to lessen the possibility of injuries. However, should injuries occur, the department is committed to a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Complete athletically-related medical services are provided to Oklahoma student-athletes by team physicians and OU’s certified athletic trainers. The University of Oklahoma obtains the services of the best medical consultants available.
The base of operation for the Sooners’ medical care is the
Center in the Barry Switzer Center.
to the Barry Switzer Center has allowed the university to upgrade to a new edition of rehabilitation equipment that can best benefit the student-athletes.
From simple therobands to taping tables, the facility offers everything a school can have or hope to have. The Sooner training room is equipped to perform isokinetic joint evaluation for preventive medicine and for post-injury rehabilitation.
The therapy room is supplied with the latest modalities on the market.
“The addition of space is the greatest benefit,” says
is the water rehabilitation area. The athlete stands in a pool of water that is adjusted to his or her own physical needs. Cameras are then placed where physicians can monitor the progress made by the athlete on his or her road to recovery.”
preventing, treating and rehabilitating injuries sustained by student-athletes. These measures keep Sooner athletes at their highest level of performance as they compete for championships.
stated goal of athletic training at Oklahoma is, first of all, care for the student-athletes, thereby granting our sports a competitive advantage and ultimately greater esteem for the entire program.
“To that end we are blessed with a full complement of self-sacrificing medical professionals working on a regular basis with our athletic training staff.”
Henry J. Freede, M.D., Sports Medicine Facility
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With one of the greatest winning traditions in intercollegiate athletics, the University of Oklahoma, its players, coaches and fans understand the meaning of “Great Expectations.” OU hopes for and expects great things from its athletics teams -- and the athletes and coaches expect the same from themselves. Time and time again, the Sooners have delivered on this expectation: 26 national championships,
The University of Oklahoma’s goal is to provide first-class facilities and resources for all the programs and endeavors
attention and interest that it requires the help and support of all Sooners to continue the tradition that all have enjoyed. With that in mind, OU launched “Great Expectations...The Campaign for Sooner Sports” in 1999.
“Great Expectations - The Campaign for Sooner Sports,” a recently completed fund-raising effort, was about the
a five-year campaign launched with an eventual goal of $100 million, making possible an extraordinary era in new athletics facilities that has led to unprecedented athletic and academic success for OU student-athletes.
Expectations’ donors: an expanded, renovated and more beautiful football stadium; two completely new facilities for men’s and women’s basketball at Lloyd Noble Center; new or renovated facilities for baseball, softball, volleyball,
wrestling, softball, tennis, soccer and track and field; new strength and conditioning and sports medicine centers and an indoor training center.
Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
The $75 million expansion and renovation of OU’s football stadium, completed in 2004, transformed a towering concrete structure into a beautiful facility featuring the brick and cast stone that characterize OU’s historic buildings. The expansion added 8,000 seats, including 56 suites, on the
and outfitted with several state-of-the-art features. This historical facility is the largest sports arena in the state, and following its recent expansion, now ranks among the 15 largest on-campus facilities in the nation.
Everest Training Center
Considered one of the premier indoor facilities in the country, the Everest Training Center is a 74,000-square-foot center that includes a full-size playing field, simulated stadium lighting, a complete scoreboard with play clocks, LED 40-yard timing devices and a ceiling that hangs 65 feet above the playing surface to allow for all kicking and throwing drills.
McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
While the football gameday facilities in the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium may be more familiar to OU supporters, the north side McClendon Center for
OU’s entire athletics program as it is the center of student
learning and athletics administration activities.
Robin Siegfried and Family Strength and
Conditioning Complex
This 13,000-square-foot facility serves more than 500 athletes in OU’s 21 sports. The state-of-the-art facility inside the Barry Switzer Center has been central to OU’s success in recent years and helped develop OU’s reputation as a pioneer in the strength and conditioning field.
Barry Switzer Center
side of the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, where OU’s storied football history is displayed, media conferences are held and recruits are entertained. The center recently experienced a significant upgrade to reflect this success and to fully realize the original vision as an exhibit area focusing on OU’s greatest victories and most successful coaching eras.
Henry J. Freede, M.D., Sports Medicine Facility
This 10,000-square-foot sports medicine facility within the Barry Switzer Center treats athletes from all 21 sports, ensuring the best possible health for OU student-athletes through preventative medicine and post-injury treatment and rehabilitation.
Fred & Mary Eddy Jones Foundation Red Room
or offensive/defensive units to watch motivational videos before each game. OU’s offense and defense post their goals
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The Jimmie Austin Golf Club was honored as one of Golfweek’s Best Courses You
Can Play in 2009. It marked the second straight year that the course has made
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for each week, and the Sooner coach holds his post-game press conference in this area.
Headington Family Tennis Center Expansion
The men’s and women’s tennis teams completed one of the finest indoor venues in the country in 2009. Highlights of the new, 55,000 square-foot facility include six air-conditioned courts, championship-quality lighting and surface, and approximately 375 chair-back seats for spectators, which are elevated between the courts. The programs opened a 12-court outdoor championship facility in 2001 during the Great Expectations campaign and was particularly notable because it was donations exclusively from tennis letterwinners who made the new courts possible.
John Crain Field at the OU Soccer Complex
soccer program enjoyed a $4.5 million expansion to the
permanent grandstand, a multi-use building is located
the Headington Family Tennis Center at the corner of
complex includes locker rooms, meeting and video rooms and offices for the student-athletes and coaches.
Softball Hitting Facility
The OU softball team broke ground on an indoor
Complex, giving the team a spacious and comfortable
2003, the softball field was named in honor of retired softball coach and women’s administrator Marita Hynes.
Baseball Practice Facility
With an estimated cost of $1 million, the OU baseball team opened an indoor hitting facility and practice infield at L. Dale Mitchell Park prior to the 2009 season. The 5,160-square-foot facility has three full-size hitting/pitching lanes and is air conditioned and heated. Previous renovations to L. Dale Mitchell Park were completed in 2001 when the press box underwent state-of-the-art improvements including four
facility originally opened in 1982.
John Jacobs Track and Field Complex
The project, which was completed in spring 2004, included a
Practice Facility with the Everest Training Center. This new building includes track and field locker rooms, a sports
Track was altered and re-surfaced to include European Oval turns for a faster track and nine 48-inch wide lanes. Other improvements include upgrades of field event areas, placing them directionally north/south and east/west to take advantage of wind conditions; spectator seating for 2,000; new restrooms and concessions; and the installation of championship lighting.
Howard McCasland Field House
The Field House is one of OU’s most historic buildings. Many OU alumni fondly recall the field house as the home of OU’s basketball program, which it was until Lloyd Noble
a $6 million facelift that included a complete interior renovation comprised of a resanded and repainted floor with four efficient practice courts and chair-back seating
facility was repainted and improvements were made to the
Sooners have also enjoyed renovations done to the training room as well as an upgrade to both the volleyball and wrestling locker rooms.
Wrestling Practice Facility
Department launched a $2.4 million project in 2008. The bulk of the construction will include a $1.3 million addition
as the practice venue for the Sooner wrestling team. Mary Jane Noble Women’s Basketball Center
made the first million-dollar gift in OU history with its contribution to OU’s campaign to build a multi-purpose
the renovation of the original center, adding first-class matching facilities for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Lloyd Noble Center addition includes two new full-sized practice courts for the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Bob and Ann Coleman Men’s Basketball Center
The nearly 63,000-square-feet Lloyd Noble Center addition offers a matched set of men’s and women’s facilities, including full-sized practice courts, new team and coaches’ locker rooms, training rooms and steam/spa/sauna rooms. Office facilities and conference rooms provide views of the practice courts as special features and a shared weight
gives fans a venue for special events.
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Norman was recently named by Money Magazine as No.
locations with a population between 50,000 and 300,000.
Norman is an ever-changing city of nearly 100,000 residents. Located in the heart of the state, it has grown to become the third largest city in Oklahoma. Despite its continuous growth, it has maintained the spirit and serenity of a small close-knit community.
Since the Oklahoma landrush of 1889, Norman has grown into a popular and smart city. The spirit of Norman and its citizens is unwavering and uncompromising. While other towns were clamoring to become the state capital, Norman residents desired to have the first state university. When the first OU president got off the train and saw a prairie, he saw opportunity.
Norman boasts an excellent quality of life and is a city that thrives on and celebrates the diversity of its community. Legendary University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer called Norman “a university town with a championship spirit.” Norman continually exhibits its love for sports by hosting numerous local and national athletic events.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, Women’s Golf, and Women’s Gymnastics Championships were held in Norman. Cultural activities are unlimited in Norman, making it the
to people of all ethnic and educational backgrounds, the city has something to offer everyone. Norman is home to a variety of enriching events and attractions, including the Sooner Theater, which hosts a series of entertaining theatrical performances produced by locally-based talent and touring companies.
The city also showcases local and regional artists in its
of Drama, School of Dance and the School of Music, stage productions are offered year round. The Medieval Fair has become a springtime tradition in Norman as people from around the country converge on the
look back in time. Each year, an area park is transformed into a festival of sights, sounds and tastes
entertain and story tellers spin tales of a magical time in history.
The $44 million Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, a state-of-the-art facility designed to display a collection of historical and natural science items that trace the southwest’s development since prehistoric times, opened in May 2000. History buffs will also enjoy the Cleveland Country Historical House which holds exhibits relating to the development of this area of the state.
houses permanent collections, nationally and world-renowned traveling exhibits as well as a yearly student art show. The museum has recently added the Weitzenhoffer
most important gift of art ever given to a U.S. public university. Maintaining a progressive approach to the future while remembering its history, Norman continues to be a well-balanced community, proud to be the home of the University of Oklahoma.
park is transformed intoes
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NORMAN - By the Numbers
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Places to Live by Money Magazine among “small” cities” or locations with a population between 50,000 and 300,000.
18 - Located just 18 miles north of Norman, the state’s capital, Oklahoma City, offers all the trappings of a large metropolitan area within an easy drive.
70 - The average annual temperature in Norman is a cool 70 degrees. The area enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and four distinct seasons with a warm spring and fall.
100,000 - Norman is the third largest city in the state with nearly 100,000 residents. Despite its growth, the city nurtures and maintains its small, college town atmosphere.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma, is located just 18
Western heritage. Whether adventure, history, culture or sports, Oklahoma City offers a variety of attractions and activities different from any other place in the country.
1889, when the central portion of what is now Oklahoma was opened to settlement by presidential proclamation. Thousands crossed the borders of “unassigned lands” at the sound of gunfire at high noon. Never before or since has such a “run” occurred anywhere on the earth.
By the time the dust had settled on that historic day, many people had staked their claim at “Oklahoma Station,” an area which was destined to become Oklahoma City, a
became the capital after a statewide election moved the state seal from Guthrie.Oklahoma City has become a haven for exciting sports
Softball World Series and Big 12 Softball Championship.
champions (then named the Oklahoma City 89ers), are the
plushest venues in all of minor league sports. The ballpark
2005, 2006, 2007 and 208 Big 12 Baseball Championships.
Hockey mania runs rampant with the recent success of the Central Hockey League’s Oklahoma City Blazers. The
Blazers won the CHL crown in 1996 and are yearly one of
TULSA
Tulsa, the state’s second largest city, is located 100 miles to the northeast of Norman in the heart of Oklahoma’s Green
heritage left its mark, in both the business and music
Tulsa is a cosmopolitan town that appeals to both young families and retirees. National touring exhibitions can be
great western art, check out the Gilcrease Museum, and
of Fame. Other unique attractions worth a stop include the
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The Big 12 Conference has established a consistent level of national success on the field and in the classroom as it enters its 14th season in 2009-10. Since it began play in 1996-97, the Conference can boast of 34 team crowns
titles in men’s golf as well as men’s and women’s outdoor
Championship Series for the fifth time and had a team play
addition, two volleyball teams advanced to the semifinals
Women’s Final Four. Missouri softball and Texas baseball punched tickets to the College World Series.
consecutive cross country national championships. She
as the nation’s top female cross country athlete, becoming just the eighth athlete to win the award three times in any
For the fourth time in its 13-year history a Big 12 student-athlete won the Heisman Trophy. The Big 12 also established a high-water mark, as for the first time in the 74-year history of the Heisman Trophy four of the top five vote-getters hailed from the same conference, including award-winner Sam Bradford (Oklahoma).
have been hoisted by Big 12 institutions, with at least one national crown won in all but one year for the Conference, including each of the past 12 seasons.
The Big 12 leads all conferences with its six appearances in BCS title games. League squads have played for the football national championship six times in the last nine years with berths in 16 BCS games overall, including two each in 2007 and 2008. The Big 12 led all conferences with five
conference.
advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past eight seasons as the Big 12 continues its place among the elite intercollegiate athletic conferences. The six men’s Final Four participants since 2002 are tied for the most of any conference. Numerous national honors have been won by basketball student-athletes during the league’s history. The Big 12 had a national player of the year honoree for the third straight year when Blake Griffin (Oklahoma) was the consensus winner in 2008-09. Courtney Paris (Oklahoma)
women’s basketball for the ninth straight season.
The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive environment where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. Whether on the field, in the
classroom, or within the community the student-athletes, administrators, coaches and game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship.
Big 12 student-athletes also do well in garnering national academic recognition. Sarah Pavan (Nebraska) was
in 2006 and 2007 by ESPN The Magazine and College
point average in Biochemistry. She also won the national academic honor presented for all sports in 2006-07 and was named recipient of the prestigious 2006-07 Honda-
She is the first athlete since the Big 12 was formed to earn
academic honorees, averaging more than 25 each season. The Big 12 can boast of other stories that combine on and
to an outstanding female college athlete who overcomes adversity to excel in her sport. She was diagnosed with
Championships.
Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship
for each sport at the end of their respective seasons.
The Big 12 Conference
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Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards.
Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each
million in postgraduate financial aid through the first 13 years of the program.
The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball,
teams are fielded in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics,
swimming, tennis and volleyball.
The conference is made up of 12 institutions that have shared many traditional rivalries throughout their histories. Member
University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University of Texas, Texas
The institutions created a league that encompasses seven states, over 45 million people and television households in 18 of the top 100 markets within its geographic footprint.
The conference conducts championships for 20 of its 21 sports. Each championship helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The winner of the Big 12 football championship game earns the league’s berth into the prestigious Bowl Championship Series.
agreements and expanded television opportunities for all sports
league renewed and expanded its multi-year arrangement
billion to its 12 member institutions.
The Big 12 staff administers to over 4,600 student-athletes in 21
BIG 12 CONFERENCE STAFF
Commissioner .......................................................................................................................... Dan Beebe Deputy Commissioner .............................................................................................................. Tim Weiser
................................................................................................... ..............................................................................................Dru Hancock
................................Chief Financial Officer ................................................................................................................Steve Pace
............................................................................... Bob Burda .........................................................Brad Clements
............................................ Lori Ebihara .............................................................................Dayna Scherf
............................................................. Ed Stewart Director of Compliance ..............................................................................................................Director of Communications .....................................................................................................Director of Football Championship .................................................................................... Donnie Duncan Director of Marketing ...............................................................................................................Coordinator of Football Officials .........................................................................................
....................................................................... ............................................................................... Carmen Branch
......................................................................................Sean Hollister ............................................................................................
Championships Manager ........................................................................................................Blair Beneke Business/Ticket Manager ............................................................................................................. Tim Frick
..................................Melanie Ellis ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tracy Hunt ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Neesha Quinn
........................................................................... Michelle Peterson ................................................................................ Candice Eng ...................................................................... Emily Franzenburg
................................................................................................. Sam Neumann
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Soonersports.comOKLAHOMA ATHLETICS ON THE WEB
Oklahoma’s official athletics site, SoonerSports.com, ranked in the top five across the board
in CBS College Sports’ rankings of the 213 school and conference sites in its network for the
past year.
The University of Oklahoma, in conjunction with its multimedia rights partner, Sooner
Sports Properties, signed on to become a partner in CBS College Sports Network, the
industry leader for online networks. It operates Oklahoma’s official athletics Web
site, providing Sooner fans with the most in-depth coverage and interactive content
of Oklahoma sports that has ever been available. The new and improved Web site,
SoonerSports.com, launched on July 1, 2007.
The OU Athletics Department and CBS College Sports Network committed considerable
research, planning and design resources in developing the new SoonerSports.com. OU
is recognized as a leader in intercollegiate athletics and its official site follows in that
tradition.
For many, the site serves as the front door to the Sooner experience. SoonerSports.com also
provides an integral link between OU student-athletes, their families, coaches, Oklahoma
students, fans, prospective student-athletes, alumni, media, donors, corporate partners,
the University and peer institutions in the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
The site strengthens Oklahoma’s commitment in bringing its fans the most extensive
coverage of the Sooners direct from Norman. By utilizing the latest technology, including
webcasts, podcasts, RSS feeds, wireless services and more, OU presents fans with
unprecedented opportunities to access official Sooner news, features and multimedia.
In addition to Oklahoma All-Access, CBS College Sports Network launched a custom Web
site with a variety of online features including an e-commerce store, photo galleries and
CBS College Sports Network’s exclusive GameTracker ™ technology, which allows fans to
follow live simulated game action, details and full play-by-play of their favorite Sooner
sports.
SoonerSports.com will also receive CBS College Sports Network’s industry-leading online
and new media solutions, including access to new distribution platforms such as CBS2Go
mobile and podcasting.
CBS College Sports Network is the leading digital and cable programming company
dedicated to college sports. Connecting more fans to more college sports than any other
company, its many platforms for programming distribution include CBS College Sports
TV, televising regular-season and championship events for 35 men’s and women’s college
sports; sportsline.com/cbscollegesports and its network of more than 215 official athletic
sites; CBS College Sports Network All Access, broadband services providing live audio and
video of more than 10,000 events annually; as well as satellite television and radio, in-flight
entertainment, wireless networks and more. Further information is available at www.
sportsline.com/cbscollegesports
Sooner Sports Properties is a division of Learfield Sports, which administers multimedia
rights for nearly 35 collegiate institutions and associations including fellow Big 12
members Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri and Texas A&M. The Dallas-based
company also secures marketing partnerships for the Black Coaches Association (BCA) and
provides exclusive sports programming to more than 1,000 radio stations throughout the
country.
Additionally, Team Services, LLC, a Learfield Sports company, specializes in venue naming
rights, marketing research and sales consultation.
SOONERSPORTSMEDIA.COM
The OU Athletics Department provides an innovative service for media covering the
Sooners. Log on to SoonerSportsMedia.com and download high-resolution action photos,
mug shots, official OU logos, online credentials and more. Visit the site to request an
account for access.
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