University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Golf Program to Hold a Pair of Clinics
12/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
The University of Minnesota Golf programs announced plans today for the first annual Gopher Golf Coaches Clinic. Hosted by Director of Golf John Harris, Associate Men's Head Coach John Carlson and Director of Instruction Ernie Rose, the clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Gibson-Nagurski Indoor Football Complex.
Registration cost is $125 if done by Jan. 20 or $140 on the day of the clinic. Registration will include a Gopher Golf gift as well as an informational packet.
The Program also announced plans for a Parent & Child clinic that will commence immediately following the coaches clinic. The clinic, which will also take part at the Gibson-Nagurski Indoor Football Complex, holds a registration fee of $95/parent & child if done by Jan. 20 or $110/parent & child on the day of the event.
Registration payments for both clinics must be made payable to John Harris and can be sent to the Gopher Golf offices, care/of Jo Rider (240 Bierman Field Athletic Building, 516 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455).
The Gopher Golf Coaches Clinic is designed to assist high school coaches in preparing their student-athletes for the next level. Highlights are below:
- Instruction using golf-specific video equipment
- What to look for regarding your players as they develop within your program
- Teaching of NCAA compliance rules & regulations pertaining to the recruiting process
- Summer tournament schedule - what are the best tournaments and when to sign up
- What college coaches are looking for at each level (DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, Junior College)
- MNPGA and local tournament directors will be on hand to answer questions
- Q&A Session with the Gopher Staff
| WHAT: | Gopher Golf Coaches Clinic |
| | (Open to High School Coaches) |
| WHERE: | Gibson-Nagurski Indoor Football Complex |
| | 516 15th Avenue SE |
| | Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
| WHEN: | Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| COST: | $125/Person for pre-registration or $140/person on day of the event |
| QUESTIONS: | Please Contact Jo Rider at (612) 625-6063 or by email at rider003@umn.edu |
The Gopher Golf Parent & Child Clinic is designed to assist parents in preparation of their children's golf career. Highlights are below:
- Teaching of the rules of golf
- Teaching of NCAA compliance rules & regulations pertaining to the recruiting process
- College recruiting tips
- Summer tournament schedule - what are the best tournaments and when to sign up
- Communication between player and parent
- Informational session regarding club fitting (i.e. where to go, what to look for, etc.)
- Lesson using the video V1 system
- Q&A Session with the Gopher Staff
| WHAT: | Gopher Golf Parent & Child Clinic |
| | (Open to high school aged players - players must bring clubs) |
| WHERE: | Gibson-Nagurski Indoor Football Complex |
| | 516 15th Avenue SE |
| | Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
| WHEN: | Saturday, Feb. 5 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
| COST: | $95/Parent & Child for pre-registration or $110 on day of the event |
| QUESTIONS: | Please Contact Jo Rider at (612) 625-6063 or by email at rider003@umn.edu |
U of M Staff Info:
Director of Golf John Harris - Harris turned pro in 1976, the same year that he accomplished his finest finish on the PGA Tour, a tie for 26th finish at the Hawaiian Open. Three years later Harris and Bill Homeyer started the Harris-Homeyer Insurance Company, now a part of Stanton Group, where he was Principle Executive for more than 30 years.
A native of Roseau, Minn., Harris originally came to the University of Minnesota in the fall of 1971 to play for legendary head coach Herb Brooks on a hockey scholarship. A four-year letterwinner, he played in 110 career games on the ice, tallying 56 points on 21 goals and 35 assists. Harris finished his senior season as the Gophers' second leading scorer to help lead the "U" to its first college hockey National Championship with a 4-2 victory over Michigan Tech at the Boston Garden.
Harris also excelled on the links while at Minnesota. A four-year letterwinner on the golf team as well, Harris played in three NCAA Championships and finished 17th at the 1973 event. He was named an All-American following the 1973 and '74 seasons and also garnered first team All-Big Ten honors both years.
A member of the University of Minnesota 'M' Club Hall of Fame and the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame, Harris was a part of the 1972 Gopher squad that took home the Big Ten title and finished his career with the 1974 Big Ten individual title as well as the Les Bolstad award, given to the conference player with the lowest season average.
Harris regained his amateur status in 1983 and went on to capture numerous championships within the Minnesota borders as well as national tournaments, including the 1993 U.S. Amateur, the 1995 Sunnehanna Amateur as well as four Minnesota State Mid-Amateur and three Minnesota State Amateur titles.
Harris' next accomplishment came along with his 50th birthday, as he became a member of the PGA's Champions Tour. He played eight seasons on tour and captured his first win in 2006 at the Commerce Bank Championship with a 54-hole score of 11-under par 202.
Associate Head Coach John Carlson - a native of Bagley, Minn., comes to the University of Minnesota after a three-year stint as an assistant golf professional at Wayzata Country Club in Wayzata, Minn. Prior to that, Carlson spent five years playing professional on the Nationwide and NGA Tours, winning 14 career titles. He also won back-to-back Tapemark Charity Pro-Am titles while at Wayzata CC.
A four-year letterwinner at the University of Wisconsin, Carlson won three collegiate events as a Badger and earned Academic All-Big Ten all four years.
Director of Instruction Ernie Rose - Rose, an assistant coach for the Gopher women this past season, turned pro in 2001 following a junior college and Division I career. He won 10 individual titles as a member of the Midland Junior College golf team and was named a Division I NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) First Team All-American in 2000. Rose also represented Midland Junior College in the World University Games in Northern Ireland following the 2000 season. He finished his collegiate career at the University of South Carolina.
A native of Melbourne, Australia, Rose started his professional career on the PGA Tour of Australasia and has also participated in the Tightlies Tour, The Hooter's Tour, the Greygoose Tour, the Tarheel Tour, the Dakota's Tour and the U.S. Pro Golf Tour since turning pro in 2001.
