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More Roadrunner golfing news...
Border Olympics Qualifiers
UTSA ties for 12th in 2004 Border Olympics
(4/3/2004 Laredo, Texas) With the courageous team riddled with injury and illness, UTSA Senior Mike Mezei carded a one-over-par 74 72 71 (217) tied for 16th place to lead the Roadrunner men's golf team to a tie for 12th place at the Border Olympics hosted by Texas A&M at Laredo Country Club (7,125 yards - par 72). UTSA scored 302 292 296(890) +26. SMU won the tourney with 282 276 294 (852) -12. Martin Laird of Colorado State took low medal honors with 68 68 71 (207) -9.
          Kitt Thabungkan shot 75 72 73 (220) +4, John Elizondo 79 74 74 (227) +11, Matt Johnston with 74 74 84 (232) +16, Tim Martin playing as an individual with 75 79 78 (232) +16, and Ryan Cromwell with 79 84 78 (241) +25.
     The Roadrunners now have a couple of weeks to heal, and be ready for Soutland Conference Tournament.
     See results.
Roadrunners finish 6th in UALR Lindsay Classic
Kit Thabungkan low Roadrunner
     (3/30/04 Eagle Hill GC, Little Rock, Arkansas) The UTSA Roadrunner men's golf team finished in 6th place with 287-296-322 (905 +53) in the Lindsey Collegiate Classic at Eagle Hill Golf and Athletic Club. UALR won its own tournament with 289-291-300 (880 +28).
      Kitt Thabungkan finished in 5th place with 69-73-78 (220 +7). Tied at 28th was Mike Mezei 73 76 78 (227), 41st Matt Johnston 70 76 84 (230). 53rd Luke Healy 75 73 85 (233), and 58th Tim Martin 80 74 82 (236). See Team and Individual Results and Individual Results by Team. See UTSA SID Article for more details.
      UALR shot a final-round 300 to overcome a two-shot deficit and win the Classic. Jacksonville State's Nick Mackay chipped in a shot from the sand to take individual honors over UALR's Patrick Sullivan.

Mike Mezei Southland Conference Golfer of the Week
(2/10/2004 Plano, Texas) UTSA senior Mike Mezei (Lethbridge, Alberta) has been named Southland Conference Golfer of the Week for helping lead the Roadrunners to the Rice Intercollegiate title, the league office announced Wednesday.  More... First spring conference results are also out, Mezei in first and UTSA close at 2nd place.

UTSA wins 3rd season victory by five strokes at Rice Invitational
     (Cypress TX 2/10/04) The #45 ranked UTSA Roadrunners won their third golf tournament of the year at the Rice Invitational near Houston, Texas. The win was by an amazing five full strokes. Mike Mezei's 3rd place led the way againsr a field that included nationally ranked Notre Dame. More...  See final results. Also, see UTSA site Article, and Rice University site article.
UTSA's golf winning on the links, in the classroom
(By John Whisler, San Antonio Express-News 12/24/2003 12:00 AM) UTSA's men's golf team won two tournaments and finished a close second at two others. Two players won individual titles against strong fields, helping the Roadrunners to a No. 45 national ranking out of 3,300 schools. But that only begins to tell the story of UTSA's fall season, considered the best in school history. More...
UTSA golf team signs local Nick Olivarri
SAN ANTONIO - UTSA head men's golf coach Chris Donielson announced Tuesday the signing of Nick Olivarri of San Antonio to a national letter of intent. Read the full article by UTSA SID here.
Conference leading Roadrunners wrap up double victory fall with 2nd at Del Walker; Schaeffer hits hole-in-one
(Long Beach, CA 11/7/03) The UTSA golf team finished the fall season #45 of 3300 national schools, with a record of two wins, two seconds and a fifth, as they placed second by only two strokes with a 2-over-par score of 868, against a strong national field in the Del Walker Collegiate today, beating the likes of Houston, Arizona, Oregon State and Lamar. They lost to UC Riverside (866) by a narrow two strokes. more... See final results by clicking on team.
Again! UTSA captures team and individual honors for 2nd time in new season at Crown Colony Classic
(Lufin TX Crown Colony GC - 10/14/03) The UTSA Roadrunners continue their winning season with their second victory today on the Crown Colony Golf Course, rated toughest in the state. The team won by 8 strokes with a final round of 300, low team for the day, in terrible wind, with the tees all the way back. Click Team and Individual and Indvidual Details for final results. More...

UTSA places 2nd in Missouri Nestle Purina Golf Classic
Elizondo low Roadrunner with 3 69's; Mezei shoots final 67
     (Missouri Bluffs GC, St. Charles, MO 10/7 2:06pm) John Elizondo, Mike Mezei and Matty Johnston all shot under par for the tournament as UTSA placed 2nd behind nationally ranked #9 Kansas State (record breaking 22-under-par (277-268-285=830) today with a 6-under-par 282-284-280=846.  John Elizondo was low Roadrunner medalist with a three-round 6-under-par score of 69-69-69=207, while Mike Mezei finished with a low round 67 (4-under-par 72-70-67=209). Matt Johnston finished at 1-under-par 212, Luke Healy at 218, and Michael Schaeffer at 235. More... See Final Missouri results for details. Also see and Team-by-Team. 

UTSA golf team 5th at Fall 2003 Baylor Invitational
      (WACO, TEXAS) Looking for a second straight team championship, the UTSA men's golf team had to settle for fifth place as play concluded at the 2003 Baylor Invitational. The Roadrunners, which were coming off of a team title last week at the Air Force Academy, shot a three-round total of 876 to finish eight strokes behind tournament champion LSU, which shot an 868. UTSA senior Mike Mezei finished third overall, with a four-under-par 212. More... See final results for details.

UTSA Roadrunners win season opener at Falcon Invitational; Mezei course record, Elizondo 3rd
      (Air Force Academy, Sunday, September 21, 2003) The UTSA men's golf team, led by a first place record performance from senior Mike Mezei, opened the 2003-04 golf season with a resounding three-stroke victory at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational hosted by the United States Air Force Academy. Mezei tied a 30-year-old tournament record by shooting a nine-under-par 207 as he cruised to the victory at a tournament and course that has seen the likes of Hale Irwin, Steve Jones, Tom North and Johnny Miller over the years. More... Click here for detailed results.

Other 2003-2004 highlights..

ChipIn Club congrats to March Madness bound UTSA basketball team!
(3/14/04) The Roadrunner mens golf team and its boosters are excited for the UTSA men's basketball team headed to Seattle for the first round against powerhouse Stanford on March 18th. Congratulations!
Mike Mezei ranked #29 in nation
(Golfstat 3/5/04) The official NCAA sanctioned GolfStat ranks Roadrunner Mike Mezei at number 29 in the nation this week. He has averaged 71.10 in 21 rounds this year. John Elizondo is ranked at 201 with a 72.90 average..

THE ROADRUNNER CHALLENGE
      Coach Donielson is starting a challenge to help you improve your game and build the base of supporters for the golf team. We are looking forward to an incredible year with the talent of players coming in.

Player Donor - $250 per year     
      Also, members participating at the Player donation level shall receive a pewter bag tag, choice of team golf cap or shirt, confirmed reservation for spring golf event, communications as a member of the ChipIn Club, including media guide, quarterly newsletter and on-going e-mail updates.
     Referral Bonus: get a friend to join the ChipIn Club…you get two additional lessons.

Medalist Donor - $1,000 per year or $250 per quarter
     Two lessons A MONTH FOR A YEAR with Coach or as quick as you want to fit them in your schedule. The value of the lessons equates to $1,440 alone! The Medalist Donor provides an excellent annual tax deductible donation*. As a Medalist, you are qualified to attend Board meetings and golf team activities, and to receive special consideration, including:

  • ChipIn Club pewter bag tag
  • UTSA golf cap and shirt
  • Media guide and quarterly newsletter
  • Special invitations…travel with the team to a college tournament, golf outings…
  • complimentary round of golf with the team
  • Confirmed reservation for spring golf event
  • Invitation to seasonal monthly golf clinics
  • Attendance at Advisory Board meetings

Corporate Donor - $2,500/year
For the donor who would like to provide additional support for the team, you may choose to make a $2,500 Founder’s donation to the ChipIn Club. This includes the $1,000 first year Medalist Membership, plus an extra donation to the program that goes directly to scholarship in your name.

  • ChipIn Club pewter bag tag
  • UTSA golf cap, shirt, golf shoes w/logo, designer golf bag and head-covers
  • Media guide and quarterly newsletter
  • Special invitations…travel with the team to a college tournament, golf outings…
  • Complimentary round of golf with the team
  • Confirmed reservation for spring golf event
  • Invitation to seasonal monthly golf clinics
  • Attendance at Advisory Board meetings

*See your certified tax accountant for any tax opinion.

UTSA golf team and the ChipIn Club presents...

A fun filled day at the Dominion in our annual golf team fundraiser Monday, May 10th

     Come celebrate a fantastic season that our team has had. Some of the highlights include three team wins, two-second place finishes, and two individual wins to date....
    What a great year for the squad of eight players. With Mike Mezei and John Elizondo winning this year, we are posed to play in the conference championship this coming Monday through Wednesday in Houston. See all the information on the www.chipinclub.com website.
      Now in its 18th year, the Roadrunner Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 10th at the beautiful Dominion Country Club in San Antonio.
     Proceeds from the UTSA Roadrunner Golf Classic will benefit the Mark Bruchmiller, Lance Mullins and Derek Steinbruck Memorial Scholarship Fund and the UTSA Intercollegiate Athletic Department.
     For your convenience the tournament will have afternoon tee-times only, with lunch being served from 11 a.m. until noon. Golf will be followed by dinner and an awards presentation.
      Come join us at the Dominion Country Club on Monday, May 10th. For more information contact the UTSA Athletic Department at 458-4909 or e-mail bparrott@utsa.edu..

JOIN US FOR THE 18th ANNUAL UTSA ROADRUNNER GOLF CLASSIC
Presented by Sprint PCS

CORPORATE FOURSOME
• $800
• Four golfers
• Tee-box sponsorship
• Recognition on sponsor board
• Player favors
• Lunch and dinner
• Beverages on course

BUSINESS TWOSOME
• $400
• Two golfers
• Recognition on sponsor board
• Player favors
• Lunch and dinner
• Beverages on course

INDIVIDUAL
• $165
• One golfer
• Player favors
• Lunch and dinner
• Beverages on course

SOCIAL
• $50
• Lunch and dinner with beverages
• No golf

2004 UTSA ROADRUNNER GOLF CLASSIC
DOMINION COUNTRY CLUB
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004
Schedule of Events
11 a.m. - noon Buffet Lunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
After play Dinner and Awards

  • CLOSEST TO THE HOLE AND HOLE IN-ONE PRIZES ON ALL PAR 3’S!!!
  • A FLORIDA SHAMBLE FORMAT WILL BE USED THIS YEAR . . .
  • BEST OF FOUR DRIVES THEN PLAY OWN BALL TO FINISH THE HOLE -- BEST TWO BALLS OF THE FOUR.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
(210) 458-4909
E-mail: bparrott@utsa.edu
www.goUTSA.com

Coach's Stunning Offer to those joining the ChipIn Club!
“I can help you shoot in the 70’s in one year or less.”
– Coach Chris Donielson,
   UTSA Golf Coach
(Click here for living testimonial letter)
Join UTSA ChipIn Club Today!
The purpose of this club shall be to support the men's golf program at the University of Texas San Antonio. The ChipIn Club will operate under the guidance of the Athletic Department of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Membership information is listed under ChipIn Club below.
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UTSA Golf Team Challenge…
Score in the 70’s in one year or less. Join at either the Medalist or Corporate Donor levels. Take the Challenge... get your game in shape. Win the Challenge and join that elite group of single digit handicaps.... If we don't produce you receive a new driver and UTSA headcover at the end of the year!
    
      Coach Chris Donielson has a proven system with proven results. He asks “How long have you been playing golf? Have you seen lasting improvements and lower handicaps?”
      Coach’s favorite saying is “Definition of a fool…”doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. That will NEVER produce the desired outcomes.”
      Join the UTSA golf team ChipIn Club at any of the levels listed below and get help from Coach and the Roadrunner team. We will improve your game.

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