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9/6/2007 12:00 AM | Men's Golf
Sept. 6, 2007
Released Sept. 7, 2007
THIS WEEK:
The University of Utah golf team will kick off its fall campaign Sept. 8-9 at the 39th annual Falcon Invitational, hosted by the Air Force Academy. The 54-hole tournament will be held at the Eisenhower Golf Club (Blue Course). The lineup this week will feature: Dustin Pimm, Nicholas Larson, Chris Gresh, Nick Carter and Chance Cota. Steven Broker will compete as an individual.
THE FIELD:
Eighteen teams will compete at this year's invitational, including: Air Force, Air Force JV, California, Colorado State, Iowa State, New Mexico, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, Sacramento State, Southern Utah, UCCS, Utah, Utah State, UTEP, Weber State, Wichita State, Wyoming and Xavier. Last season, Xavier captured the team title, setting a tournament record at 19-under-par, nine strokes ahead of Colorado State. Jason Kokrak of Xavier was the individual medalist, also setting a tournament record at 12-under-par, three strokes ahead of second place Jason Becher.
UTE NOTES:
Utah's roster features five seniors, a junior and two sophomores ... Several members of the Utah golf team, as well as head golf coach Randall McCracken competed as individuals at the Utah Open at Oakridge Country Club. Team members included: Jeff Kitches, Chance Cota, Steven Broker, Dustin Pimm, Chris Gresh, Nick Carter and Nicholas Larson ... Chris Gresh finished tied for 20th at six-under-par ... Dustin Pimm finished at four-under-par, tied for 32nd ... Coach McCracken finished tied for 45th at one-under.
QUOTING COACH MCCRACKEN
"The team played well this summer in amateur tournaments around the state. We want to carry that momentum into the fall season. With so many returning lettermen there is potential to have a great year."
2006-07 UTE GOLF FINAL STATS:
PLAYER ROUNDS STROKE AVERAGE MWC RankDerek Adams 6 77.17 N/A Steven Broker 29 73.10 2 Nick Carter 15 74.13 3 Chance Cota 20 75.10 43 Chris Gresh 32 73.72 5 Jeff Kitches 6 78.00 N/ANIC LARSON 32 73.06 21 Dustin Pimm 26 71.62 6