University of Minnesota Athletics

Prospective Student-Athletes

6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf

Golden Gopher Men's Golf


A Message from Head Coach Brad James

At Minnesota we are very proud of our University, athletic department, and golf program. I believe that we have been successful in offering student-athletes a valuable and meaningful experience in the classroom, community, and on the golf course. Many of our players go on to work for Fortune 500 companies or play golf on the PGA Tour.

These players include:

Tom Lehman - 1996 British Open Champion and PGA Tour Player of the Year

John Harris
- 1993 U.S. Amateur Champion, four-time Walker Cup participant, 1974 Big Ten Champion and Champions Tour member

James McLean
- 1998 NCAA Champion, two-time All-American, 2002 Q-School runner-up and PGA Tour member

Aaron Barber
- 2002 PGA Tour Q-School graduate and PGA Tour Member

Martin LeMesurier
- Two-time winner on 2003 European Challenge Tour

Your experience playing collegiate golf not only will prepare you to fill these future roles, but is also something you will remember for the rest of your life. My goal is to provide student-athletes the greatest opportunity to achieve these dreams.

I hope that you will take the time to consider the University of Minnesota and learn more about our golf program and university. Our goals are to graduate with a degree and win Big Ten and NCAA championships. I hope you would like to join us. Good luck as you pursue all of your goals. I wish you the best in selecting the school that is right for you.

Brad James
Head Golf Coach, University of Minnesota

Choosing a college or university is a fun and exciting process. The purpose of this area is to provide you resources that will help guide you in your decision. I encourage you to take advantage of the links below, as they will assist you in many areas of the recruiting process.

Choosing the Program that is Right for "U"
Gopher Golf Accomplishments and Facilities
Typical Day of a Gopher Golfer
Typical College Event for the Gophers
Timeline and Checklist for Becoming a Gopher Golfer
NCAA Recruiting Rules and Guidelines
Scholarship and Walk-On Information
How to Market Yourself to a College Coach
Admissions and Initial Eligibility Requirements
Facts about the U of M and the Twin Cities

Contact the Gopher Men's Golf Office:
Head Coach Brad James
Bierman Athletic Building Suite 240
516 15th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414

E-mail: mgolf@umn.edu


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