University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Golf Programs Announce New Additions
9/8/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
The University of Minnesota and Director of Golf John Harris today announced that John Carlson and Katie Brenny will be joining the Golden Gopher golf staff as associate head coaches for the men's and women's program, respectively. In addition, Harris announced that Ernie Rose will continue with the program in a new role as Director of Instruction. Rose is also the Director of Instruction at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minn.
"The University of Minnesota is very excited to have John, Katie and Ernie as a part of the Golden Gopher golf program," said Harris. "All three bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and dedication to our program and I know the players will benefit from their expertise."
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.
Brenny, a Little Falls, Minn. native, returns to her home state after spending time as an assistant club professional at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C. as well as a staff member on the PGA Tour's Developmental Nationwide Tour. She currently plays professionally on the Duramed Futures Tour and the Women's Canadian Tour while also providing fitness columns for Florida Golf Central Magazine.
A six-time Minnesota State High School Golf Tournament participant and 1998 Minnesota State High School Champion, Brenny went on to compete collegiately at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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.
