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One more thing: I'm rooting for Auburn (just advanced to semis).
Why? Well, obviously, their colors are O & B.
Why? Well, obviously, their colors are O & B.
2017-18 Illini Golf
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- Phoenix, AZ
Any school that hires Satan doesn't deserve to wear those colors.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Yep. Need to improve on our depth. Not having a 5th golfer playing well at the end of the season took it's toll on the rest of the squad, knowing there was no room for error. Tough to handle for younger guys like Baumgarten and Feagles.
We will be young next year, but hopefully have a few more options in the lineup.
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I wouldn't count Illini out for upcoming season.
Experience plus some great new recruits.
By the way, O'Reilly and recruit Armbrust are in Monday qualifier for Rust-Oleum next week.
I plan to watch them at qualifier and Hardy at Ivanhoe.
Illini may - may - have a down year, but I think Coach Small has re-loaded. Please check out the 2018 Illini class. Looks good. Very good. Especially this Noah G. from Indiana who has described Illinois as his "dream school." That's what a winning program does: attracts the best.
Experience plus some great new recruits.
By the way, O'Reilly and recruit Armbrust are in Monday qualifier for Rust-Oleum next week.
I plan to watch them at qualifier and Hardy at Ivanhoe.
Illini may - may - have a down year, but I think Coach Small has re-loaded. Please check out the 2018 Illini class. Looks good. Very good. Especially this Noah G. from Indiana who has described Illinois as his "dream school." That's what a winning program does: attracts the best.
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Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
They've got another highly ranked Belgian coming in as well. Top 100 in the Amatuer world rankings already, or close to it.
2 IHSA champions and the kid from Indiana was the Indiana State champ as well. Very good class, but young.
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Yes, young. But I think Okla State is getting it done with a freshman or two. Got to check.
Feagles and Baumgarten showed flashes this season; let's hope they become more consistent. And Gio might break out of that sophomore jinx - if there is one.
I think there is going to be some serious competition for playing time. That's the way it should be.
I'm not worried about Illinois golf as long as Coach Small is there.
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- Cary, IL
I must say, if I were Josh, besides being taller, younger, smarter and richer....I would get together with coach Small and let him know, you are a long term priority for me. If you ever even feel a slight bit of doubt, let me know, we will tear up your contract and make sure you are here to win National Titles.
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To the post above:
I have the feeling Coach is there for as long as he wants to be there. Josh ain't no dope. And while golf isn't a major revenue-producing sport, Illinois golf must have earned U of I some dollars, if only for East Lake Cup.
Correct me, please, if I'm wrong.
I have the feeling Coach is there for as long as he wants to be there. Josh ain't no dope. And while golf isn't a major revenue-producing sport, Illinois golf must have earned U of I some dollars, if only for East Lake Cup.
Correct me, please, if I'm wrong.
Small is the highest paid collegiate golf coach in the country:
https://golfweek.com/2016/09/08/mike-smalls-success-illinois-land-illini-coach-big-raise-year/
Additionally, he is given a lot of freedom to add to his earning by playing professionally.
https://golfweek.com/2016/09/08/mike-smalls-success-illinois-land-illini-coach-big-raise-year/
Additionally, he is given a lot of freedom to add to his earning by playing professionally.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
For those of you who are curious about future Nationals, as I was, next year is in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Arkansas finished one spot behind us this year and should enjoy some advantages next year I would guess.
The following three years are all in Scottsdale, Arizona. ASU finished two spots behind us and will have the home cooking for three years.
Thought it was interesting. At least none of them are #1, like this year's host.
The following three years are all in Scottsdale, Arizona. ASU finished two spots behind us and will have the home cooking for three years.
Thought it was interesting. At least none of them are #1, like this year's host.
Feagles dropped his avg. strokes per round from 73.11 to 72.45 since last year. Baumgarten went from 75.25 to 72.47 while Gio went from 73.97 to 73.29. Compare those scores to the soph. scores for Hardy - 72.62 and Meyer - 72.13. There's hope.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Actually it is just one course. The Raptor course at Grayhawk. Public, I believe. Think I played it (badly) 20 years ago.
I'm assuming that they want the PGA feeling that comes from playing the championship at Eastlake every year. But I don't know that as a fact, just surmising
Lot of work for ASU athletic department to run three times in a row
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I wonder what the chances are of another regional or championship at Rich Harvest Farms.
Except for the weather last year, I think the course and organization got some positive feedback.
But RH isn't on the list any time soon.
Except for the weather last year, I think the course and organization got some positive feedback.
But RH isn't on the list any time soon.
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Thanks. Great research.
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Update: heard back from Jackie, golf director (or whatever) at U of I. Boy, is she helpful.
Nick, maybe Langley, Campbell will play at Ivanhoe.
Coach is playing In Iowa and Wisconsin soon at PGA events.
Hardy not only will play at Ivanhoe but also in Springfield - Illinois, that is.
John Deere: Stricker, I'm sure, plus D.A. Points and others.
GO ILLINI!
Nick, maybe Langley, Campbell will play at Ivanhoe.
Coach is playing In Iowa and Wisconsin soon at PGA events.
Hardy not only will play at Ivanhoe but also in Springfield - Illinois, that is.
John Deere: Stricker, I'm sure, plus D.A. Points and others.
GO ILLINI!
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Thanks for the update. My kids and I have gone up to the Deere 3 of the last 4 years, either on Friday or Saturday. Probably do one of the weekend days again. Decent ticket discounts for college aged kids and HS kids.
Have seen Stricker, Points, Guthrie, Langley, etc play through the years. Make sure you wear Illini gear if you go!
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Any word on Guthrie playing at the Rustoleum?
Langley playing well so far today on the web.com. 3 under through 9. Campbell finished his round at -2, Guthrie even through 4. Leaders are at -7.
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The field for Rust-Oleum is announced today at 5 p.m. or so, except for qualifiers on Monday..
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I thought it was a long haul from DeKalb to Silvis, but Peoria's got to be a little farther. Maybe not.
It's well worth the travel time -- a great tournament plus Illini in it, I hope.
It's well worth the travel time -- a great tournament plus Illini in it, I hope.
Hardy got a sponsor's exemption for John Deere.
They used to have an Illini day at the John Deere. Not sure if they still do that.
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Great! I'll definitely be going to Deere. Nice of our friends to the west to add another Illini.
I suppose Dylan is back home in Indiana. Wish I knew his schedule. From a marketing/public relations standpoint, I would have invited both to tournaments in Illinois.
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Hardy, Campbell, Langley and Guthrie are in the Rust-Oleum field at Ivanhoe.
Armbrust and O'Reilly are in Monday qualifier at Stonewall Orchard in the area.
Armbrust and O'Reilly are in Monday qualifier at Stonewall Orchard in the area.
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And just checked: Rust-Oleum will be on Golf Channel.