Tuesday, February 13, 2007
A Hole-In-One
The University of Illinois golf program is following the pattern Guenther has established to improve all Illini athletics, including lesser-known sports (tennis, wrestling, gymnastics): Hire quality coaches to build strong programs.
Mike Small, the men’s golf coach, was named PGA Professional Player of the Year last month. That means he is considered the top player among PGA professionals, a high honor. He has built a top-25 program at Illinois, and is attracting noted talent to Champaign.
Small is a true Illini:
Mike Small, the men’s golf coach, was named PGA Professional Player of the Year last month. That means he is considered the top player among PGA professionals, a high honor. He has built a top-25 program at Illinois, and is attracting noted talent to Champaign.
Small is a true Illini:
- He graduated from Illinois in 1988 as a leader on the golf team.
- Coached Illini golf to consecutive runner-up seasons in the Big Ten and strong finishes in NCAA Regionals.
- He excels in his own golf game.
- Father Bill won a Big Ten Championship as captain of the 1963 Illini basketball team.
- Brother Andy won a Big Ten Championship on the 1990 Illini baseball team.
He is described as an excellent teacher. "His teams are always well coached, and he could probably for the [PGA] tour," says a pro* who competed against Small's Illini at the collegiate level.
The future of Illini golf looks bright with Small at the helm and new facilities in the works. Go Illini!
*My brother-in-law
Labels: Illini golf, Mike Small
# posted by Alma Mater : 11:55 PM
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