Big day for Illinois golf

illinoisportsfan · Sep 16, 2012, 06:55 PM

Men's team wins the Wolf Run Invitational:

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...0120916aaa.pdf

Future looks bright -- two freshmen and a sophomore in the line-up to begin the season.

And Luke Guthrie wins his first tournament on the web.com tour to secure his PGA tour card for next season:

http://golfweek.com/news/2012/sep/16...rns-tour-card/

FeelYourPaign · Sep 17, 2012, 06:58 AM

^^^ !!
That is just great stuff.
Mike Small is doing a wonderful job will Illinois golf.

BananaShampoo · Sep 17, 2012, 08:38 AM

Bravo! Seems that pretty much all the non-revenue sports are doing well on the men's side these days (and most of them on the women's, too!). Golf and gymnastics leading the way!

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 17, 2012, 09:25 AM

great win for Luke, set a tourney record @ 22 under. And now he's won almost as much cash on the web.com tour as he has on the PGA tour this season.

Watched the end on the Golf Channel, had a nice interview afterwards, too. Local news highlights:

carmelillini · Sep 17, 2012, 10:18 AM

Outstanding win by the Illini linksters. Tough course, tough competition. And Luke winning his first professional tournament.....just icing on the cake for Illini program. Mike Small's guys getting it done, again.

illinoisportsfan · Sep 18, 2012, 02:15 PM

"Since exhausting his college eligibility in June, Guthrie has posted five top 10s in six starts on the Web.com Tour and three top-20 finishes on the PGA Tour, as well. After beginning the season ranked 1,401st in the world ranking, he is now 175th."

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf...est-of-season/

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 18, 2012, 02:45 PM

ATLANTA -- Steve Stricker, a player respected for his attitude, determination and approach as a champion both on and off the golf course, has been named the 2012 winner of the Payne Stewart Award. Stricker will be honored during a private reception this evening as part of the festivities at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the culminating event of the FedExCup Playoffs. Stricker is in the tournament field this week, having survived the three previous Playoff events thus far that allow only the top 30 players on TOUR the chance at competing for the TOUR Championship trophy and, ultimately, the FedExCup title. He is ranked No. 13 in the FedExCup standings.

The Payne Stewart Award is presented annually to a player sharing Stewart's respect for the traditions of the game, his commitment to uphold the game's heritage of charitable support and his professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct. Stewart, an 11-time winner on the PGA TOUR and World Golf Hall of Fame member, died tragically the week of the TOUR Championship in 1999.

"This award means a great deal to the players on the PGA TOUR, and I am truly grateful to be the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award," said Stricker. "I take great pride in being recognized for the values that the Payne Stewart Award stands for. I was fortunate enough to spend time with and compete against Payne, and I watched how he handled himself on the course, with his fellow competitors, with the fans and volunteers. I hope that by leading by example, just as Payne did, that our younger players will follow in the traditions of sportsmanship, integrity and charitable efforts that he helped bring to our sport."

PGATour

FeelYourPaign · Sep 18, 2012, 03:00 PM

Way to go, Strick !
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 21, 2012, 01:53 PM

Nice ace today for Luke.

Hole in one ball

@LukeGuth1
Hole in one baby! 4th one!

AzIlliniFan · Sep 22, 2012, 03:12 PM

Someday maybe

illinoisportsfan · Sep 23, 2012, 04:02 PM

Wow! It looks like Guthrie just won another web.com tournament -- second week in a row:

http://www.pgatour.com/leaderboards/current/h038/

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 23, 2012, 04:20 PM

One more win and he gets the in-season promotion to the PGA Tour, not that there's much of a season left. He's already got an exemption into the Fry's Open anyway.

illinoisportsfan · Sep 24, 2012, 11:27 AM

"There are times in a career as a sports writer when you witness someone or a team that is special.

"I’ve covered the WNB Golf Classic at Midland Country Club off-and-on for eight years, the last three as the main writer, and I’ve seen some pretty good players and pretty good golf ...

"But what Luke Guthrie did this weekend and has been doing on the Web.com Tour over the last two months is something that’s special and those who were there - and there weren’t as many as there should be - saw a future golf star."

Read more: WNB Golf Classic Final Blog: Guthrie something special - Mywesttexas.com: Blogs http://www.mywesttexas.com/sports/bl...#ixzz27PQqJ9SU
Under Creative Commons License: Attribution

http://www.mywesttexas.com/sports/bl...9bb2963f4.html

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 24, 2012, 12:35 PM

Thanks, nice read.

carmelillini · Sep 24, 2012, 12:38 PM

What a start to a PGA career! Amazing what he's accomplished this year. Looking forward to Luke winning more on the big show next year.

illinoisportsfan · Sep 24, 2012, 01:15 PM

It looks like the team may be even better this year without Guthrie. Last year, they didn't have much depth and had to count some really high scores. This year, at least three of the freshmen are already contributing (Detry and Danielson) or appear ready to contribute (Kim).

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...092312aab.html

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 1, 2012, 04:45 PM

Illini not doing well in their own event at Olympia Fields, currently in 11th place. But there's a good reason, the two Thomases are not playing, Pieters and Detry are in Turkey at a world team amateur event representing Belgium. The good news is Campbell and Burge are doing pretty well. Bad news is 5th year senior Jacobs is having a rough go.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 2, 2012, 05:05 PM

Finished T10. Not great, but without the two Belgians, can't expect much. Danielson looks like he could be a talent and Kim and Campbell can be solid contributors. Not sure what's up with Jacobs, he's much better than what he's shown in this event.

carmelillini · Oct 4, 2012, 10:52 AM

How did the Thomases do in Turkey?

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 4, 2012, 11:23 AM

Belgium is tied for 39th after the first round.

Pieters shot even par, Detry shot 5 over. Looks like the USA has a powerhouse team with US Am champ Steven Fox along with Justin Thomas and Chris Williams.

carmelillini · Oct 4, 2012, 12:12 PM

Good research. At least the Belgians are kicking Iran and Pakistan's butts.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 21, 2012, 02:45 PM

Isleworth Invitational started today, Illinois playing 3 true frosh and a soph, in 3rd place after the first round. Thomas Pieters isn't in the lineup, wonder if he's under the weather?

illinoisportsfan · Oct 22, 2012, 04:00 PM

"Illinois, No. 32 in the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings, is in second place, just three shots behind No. 1 Cal, which is seeking its fifth consecutive victory to start the season. Illinois is contending in spite of the absence of NCAA champion Thomas Pieters, who is sitting out the event after playing the World Amateur Team Championship."

http://golfweek.com/news/2012/oct/22...th-collegiate/

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 22, 2012, 04:51 PM

Good find. Still wonder why he's sitting.

illinoisportsfan · Oct 23, 2012, 02:00 PM

Unfortunately, the Illinois men's golf team kind of imploded over the last four holes and finished 5th (out of 15 teams) today.

It was still a good result, overall, but after being +4 with four holes to go, they finished +12 and got passed by Alabama and Texas.

http://www.golfstatresults.com/publi.../team3585.html

Sep 17, 2012, 08:38 AM	#3
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8,564	Bravo! Seems that pretty much all the non-revenue sports are doing well on the men's side these days (and most of them on the women's, too!). Golf and gymnastics leading the way! __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Sep 18, 2012, 02:15 PM	#6
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Guthrie to balance golf, school for rest of season "Since exhausting his college eligibility in June, Guthrie has posted five top 10s in six starts on the Web.com Tour and three top-20 finishes on the PGA Tour, as well. After beginning the season ranked 1,401st in the world ranking, he is now 175th." http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf...est-of-season/

Sep 18, 2012, 02:45 PM	#7
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Stricker wins the Payne Stewart Award ATLANTA -- Steve Stricker, a player respected for his attitude, determination and approach as a champion both on and off the golf course, has been named the 2012 winner of the Payne Stewart Award. Stricker will be honored during a private reception this evening as part of the festivities at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the culminating event of the FedExCup Playoffs. Stricker is in the tournament field this week, having survived the three previous Playoff events thus far that allow only the top 30 players on TOUR the chance at competing for the TOUR Championship trophy and, ultimately, the FedExCup title. He is ranked No. 13 in the FedExCup standings. The Payne Stewart Award is presented annually to a player sharing Stewart's respect for the traditions of the game, his commitment to uphold the game's heritage of charitable support and his professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct. Stewart, an 11-time winner on the PGA TOUR and World Golf Hall of Fame member, died tragically the week of the TOUR Championship in 1999. "This award means a great deal to the players on the PGA TOUR, and I am truly grateful to be the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award," said Stricker. "I take great pride in being recognized for the values that the Payne Stewart Award stands for. I was fortunate enough to spend time with and compete against Payne, and I watched how he handled himself on the course, with his fellow competitors, with the fans and volunteers. I hope that by leading by example, just as Payne did, that our younger players will follow in the traditions of sportsmanship, integrity and charitable efforts that he helped bring to our sport." PGATour

Sep 24, 2012, 01:15 PM	#16
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	And another tournament win for Illinois men's golf team It looks like the team may be even better this year without Guthrie. Last year, they didn't have much depth and had to count some really high scores. This year, at least three of the freshmen are already contributing (Detry and Danielson) or appear ready to contribute (Kim). http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...092312aab.html

Oct 22, 2012, 04:00 PM	#23
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Illinois makes a big move at Isleworth Collegiate "Illinois, No. 32 in the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings, is in second place, just three shots behind No. 1 Cal, which is seeking its fifth consecutive victory to start the season. Illinois is contending in spite of the absence of NCAA champion Thomas Pieters, who is sitting out the event after playing the World Amateur Team Championship." http://golfweek.com/news/2012/oct/22...th-collegiate/

Sep 16, 2012, 06:55 PM	#1
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Men's team wins the Wolf Run Invitational: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...0120916aaa.pdf Future looks bright -- two freshmen and a sophomore in the line-up to begin the season. And Luke Guthrie wins his first tournament on the web.com tour to secure his PGA tour card for next season: http://golfweek.com/news/2012/sep/16...rns-tour-card/

Sep 17, 2012, 06:58 AM	#2
FeelYourPaign Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 2,294	^^^ !! That is just great stuff. Mike Small is doing a wonderful job will Illinois golf.

Sep 17, 2012, 09:25 AM	#4
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	great win for Luke, set a tourney record @ 22 under. And now he's won almost as much cash on the web.com tour as he has on the PGA tour this season. Watched the end on the Golf Channel, had a nice interview afterwards, too. Local news highlights:

Sep 17, 2012, 10:18 AM	#5
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	Outstanding win by the Illini linksters. Tough course, tough competition. And Luke winning his first professional tournament.....just icing on the cake for Illini program. Mike Small's guys getting it done, again.

Sep 18, 2012, 03:00 PM	#8
FeelYourPaign Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 2,294	Way to go, Strick ! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

Sep 21, 2012, 01:53 PM	#9
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Nice ace today for Luke. Hole in one ball @LukeGuth1 Hole in one baby! 4th one!

Sep 22, 2012, 03:12 PM	#10
AzIlliniFan Posts: 2,043	Someday maybe

Sep 23, 2012, 04:02 PM	#11
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Wow! It looks like Guthrie just won another web.com tournament -- second week in a row: http://www.pgatour.com/leaderboards/current/h038/

Sep 23, 2012, 04:20 PM	#12
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	One more win and he gets the in-season promotion to the PGA Tour, not that there's much of a season left. He's already got an exemption into the Fry's Open anyway.

Sep 24, 2012, 11:27 AM	#13
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	"There are times in a career as a sports writer when you witness someone or a team that is special. "I’ve covered the WNB Golf Classic at Midland Country Club off-and-on for eight years, the last three as the main writer, and I’ve seen some pretty good players and pretty good golf ... "But what Luke Guthrie did this weekend and has been doing on the Web.com Tour over the last two months is something that’s special and those who were there - and there weren’t as many as there should be - saw a future golf star." Read more: WNB Golf Classic Final Blog: Guthrie something special - Mywesttexas.com: Blogs http://www.mywesttexas.com/sports/bl...#ixzz27PQqJ9SU Under Creative Commons License: Attribution http://www.mywesttexas.com/sports/bl...9bb2963f4.html

Sep 24, 2012, 12:35 PM	#14
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Thanks, nice read.

Sep 24, 2012, 12:38 PM	#15
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	What a start to a PGA career! Amazing what he's accomplished this year. Looking forward to Luke winning more on the big show next year.

Oct 1, 2012, 04:45 PM	#17
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Illini not doing well in their own event at Olympia Fields, currently in 11th place. But there's a good reason, the two Thomases are not playing, Pieters and Detry are in Turkey at a world team amateur event representing Belgium. The good news is Campbell and Burge are doing pretty well. Bad news is 5th year senior Jacobs is having a rough go.

Oct 2, 2012, 05:05 PM	#18
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Finished T10. Not great, but without the two Belgians, can't expect much. Danielson looks like he could be a talent and Kim and Campbell can be solid contributors. Not sure what's up with Jacobs, he's much better than what he's shown in this event.

Oct 4, 2012, 10:52 AM	#19
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	How did the Thomases do in Turkey?

Oct 4, 2012, 11:23 AM	#20
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Belgium is tied for 39th after the first round. Pieters shot even par, Detry shot 5 over. Looks like the USA has a powerhouse team with US Am champ Steven Fox along with Justin Thomas and Chris Williams.

Oct 4, 2012, 12:12 PM	#21
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	Good research. At least the Belgians are kicking Iran and Pakistan's butts.

Oct 21, 2012, 02:45 PM	#22
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Isleworth Invitational started today, Illinois playing 3 true frosh and a soph, in 3rd place after the first round. Thomas Pieters isn't in the lineup, wonder if he's under the weather?

Oct 22, 2012, 04:51 PM	#24
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Good find. Still wonder why he's sitting.

Oct 23, 2012, 02:00 PM	#25
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Isleworth Final Results Unfortunately, the Illinois men's golf team kind of imploded over the last four holes and finished 5th (out of 15 teams) today. It was still a good result, overall, but after being +4 with four holes to go, they finished +12 and got passed by Alabama and Texas. http://www.golfstatresults.com/publi.../team3585.html