Willamette Valley CC Hosts Top Field
March 16, 2016 | Men's Golf
Oregon State's men's golf returns to the links hosting the two-day 54-hole Airstream Adventures Northwest Classic at the par 72, 6,976-yard Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, Ore. The event begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 21 with continuous play and concludes Tuesday, March 22. The top four scores count from each five-member team.
FIELD: Oregon State, Oregon, Cal Poly, East Tennessee State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego, Seattle University, St. Mary's, UNLV, Utah, University Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), University Missouri-Kansas City, Washington State, Wisconsin
COURSE: Willamette Valley Country Club, Canby, Ore. – Par 72, 6,976 yards.
BEAVERS LINEUP: The Beavers, who are coming off a sixth place finish at the Bandon Dunes Championship earlier this month, will play the five-member counting team of juniors Conner Kumpula, Kevin Murphy, and Calum Hill, sophomore Jonas Liebich, and freshman Trevor Yu. Senior Tyler Carlson and Chris Tedesco join freshman Tom Kerkvliet as OSU players competing as individuals.
FORMAT: Two-day 54-hole tournament, with a shotgun start both Monday and Tuesday. Thirty-six holes will be played the first day. The lowest four scores from a five-member team count toward the team totals.
LIVE SCORING: Follow golfstat.com for the live scoring.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JON REEHORN: “With the NCAA Championships being held in Eugene this year, our hope in hosting the event at Willamette Valley CC was to be able to attract a variety of teams from around the country who would like to expose their teams to getting a feel for what it is like to play golf in the Pacific Northwest. With teams such as UNLV, East Tennessee State, Oregon, and St. Mary's all in the field, we've attracted some of the top teams and players in college golf who hope to play in Eugene at the end of the season. I hope fans will take advantage of being able to come out and watch some really good golf at no cost.”
A LOOK AHEAD: The next tournament action for the men's golf team is April 4-5 at the SeattleU Redhawk Invitational – Presented by OGIO.
GET TO KNOW TREVOR YU
Name: Trevor Yu
Major: Business
Favorite college subject:
BA 101
What is your best academic achievement to date?
3.5 GPA
What do you want to do after you graduate from Oregon State?
I want to play golf professionally.
When and where did you start playing golf?
I started playing golf when I was 8 years old. My mom signed me up for lessons at my local golf course.
Have you ever made a hole-in-one? If so, when and where for each?
Yes, I had my first hole-in-one during the 1st round of the BC Junior last summer.
What's your favorite golf course and why?
My favorite golf course is Torrey Pines South because of its incredible scenery and history.
Why did you choose to attend Oregon State?
I chose to attend Oregon State because it's not too far away from home. Also, I knew it was the best place for me to grow as a golfer and as a person through the support of my coaches and teammates.
What do you like best about your teammates?
We are a very cohesive bunch. We push each other to be the best and have a lot of fun.
What do you like best about your coaches?
What I like best about my coaches is their dedication to the sport. They'll do just about anything to help the team improve because they enjoy the process of achieving and love the game.
What do you like best about Corvallis?
I like Corvallis' college town feel. Everyone loves the Beavers.
Who is the most famous person you've played golf with?
Aaron Baddeley
Who would be in your dream foursome?
Tiger Woods, Happy Gilmore, and Bob Barker
If you could play a different college sport at Oregon State, what would it be and why?
Basketball. I played all through high school and I've always had a passion for the game.
What is your best athletic achievement to date?
I won the Canadian U17 Championship in 2012. I shot a course record 64 during the final round and ended up winning in a playoff.
What are your team and individual goals for the season?
As a team, I'd like to make it to nationals. Individually, I'd like to win a tournament.
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