| Jesse Schutte |
 |
|
 | Class:
Senior
|
| Hometown:
Florence, Ore.
|
| High School:
Siuslaw HS
|
|
|
| Last College:
U. of Oklahoma
|
| Height:
6-0
|
| Experience:
TR
|
|
|
|
OSU 2008-09: Joined the team for the spring season.
OKLAHOMA: The only freshman to start every tournament for the Sooners on the season ... Opened the UH-Hilo Intercollegiate with a 3-under 67 ... The only player on the squad to start every tournament of their collegiate career ... Finished in a season-best tie for fifth at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational after rounds of 68, 70 and 70 ... Finished strong the following tournament recording a tie for 11th at the Big 12 Championships ... Named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year.
JUNIOR/AMATEUR GOLF: In the summer of 2006 he defeated defending champion Clay Ogden in the first round of match play at the U.S. Public Links Championship before losing to eventual champion Casey Watubu ... Finished eighth in the Junior World Championship ... A two-time Oregon team champion in the Junior Americas Cup ... The youngest ever participant in the Oregon Classic (a Nationwide Tour event) at the age of 16.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years under head coach Pat Zahner ... Three-time individual Oregon state champion ... Four-time district champion ... Had a scoring average of 70.2 his senior year.
PERSONAL: Born in Florence, Ore. ... Son of Tom and Vickie Schutte ... Parents work for 1-800 Radiator ... Has one brother, Casey (30) ... Decided to transfer to Oregon State because of "Coach Watts and being close to home" ... Majoring in liberal studies.
FAVORITES: Favorite golfer is Tiger Woods ... Favorite golf course is Crosswater ... Favorite Golf Club is the circle T putter ... Favorite movie is Love and Basketball ... Favorite TV show is Saved by the Bell ... Favorite musical artist is Usher ... Favorite food is Italian.
