Upper Valley course adds warmth and sunshine.     Photo: Brax - VPC

Saved from the NCAA kiss of death. The 34th Annual Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic once again brought the best of the next generation of golfers.

Coming from all over the world and playing college golf in the U.S.; these young golfers are the "creme of the crop" said Bob Stull, Athletic Director at the University of Texas at El Paso.

And what a great event. As winter decends on the rest of the nation the sun shines on the Upper Valley as these great golfers play for the cup at the El Paso Country Club course.

Paul Foster, CEO of Western Refinery makes presentation.     Photo: Brax - VPC

Scheduled to play:

Jorge Campillo, Indiana               Kyle Stanley, Clemson
Erik Flores, UCLA               Zack Sucher, UAB
Kevin Foley, Penn State               Matthew Swan, Alabama
Rickie Fowler, Oklahoma State               Tim Sluiter, USC
Matthew Giles, USC               Andrew Putnam, Pepperdine
Chesson Hadley, Georgia Tech               Kevin O'Connell, North Carolina
Russell Henley, Georgia                     Henrik Norlander, Augusta State
Matt Hill, North Carolina State               Corey Nagy, Charlotte
Jonathan Hodge, Chattanooga               Adam Mitchell, Georgia
Charlie Holland, Texas                       Jason Millard, Middle Tennesse State
Billy Horschel, Florida                       Trent Leon, Oklahoma State
Jesper Kennegard, Arizona State               Andrew Landry, Arkansas
Nick Taylor, Washington                        Jarin Todd, Sonoma State
Mike Van Sickle, Marquette              

Marquette ’s Mike Van Sickle shot a blistering 8-under par on the final round to jump from a tie for 11th to tie for the top spot with Trent Leon who shot a 5-under par to advance up the leader board from 5th place. Both leaders had a 207 total. Corey Nagy who had the lead going into the final round shot par and fell to a tie for 4th place. Par earned 10th place.

Marquette ’s Mike Van Sickle captured the title and won individual medalist honors on the sixth playoff hole over Trent Leon of Oklahoma State.

Prepared by UVB staff.

(Photos: Brax - Valley Publishing Company)

Send feedback to:

Editor, UpperValleyBeacon.com

elpasotimes.com elpasoinc.com ktsm.com kvia.com utep.edu newyorktimes.com

Copyright © 2004-2008 Valley Publishing Company:
All Rights Reserved.