Questionnaire Answers
April 13, 2009
1-In the last six years how many times did Washington finish in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships?
Answer-5- Over the past six years Washington is one of only two schools in the country that has finished in the top 10 five times in the last six years.
2- What was Washington's finish last year?
Answer-3/5- The University of Washington finished in third place after the stroke play portion of the NCAA Championship and finished fifth after match play.
3-Who was the last individual NCAA Champion on the University of Washington Men's Golf team?
Answer-James Lepp- James won the individual title in 2005 becoming the first individual NCAA Champion in Husky Golf history. Current player Nick Taylor and former Husky Troy Kelly (currently on the PGA Tour) both finished second at the NCAA Championships. Four time All-American Brock Mckenzie, and Nationwide Tour star Alex Prugh were never able to capture the title.
4-How old is Coach Thurmond?
Answer-34- Coach Matt Thurmond is in his ninth year as Head Men's Golf Coach and was the youngest coach in college golf when he was hired.
5-By how many strokes did Washington win the 2009 Pac-10 Championship?
Answer-18- The University of Washington took control of the Pac-10 Championships in the second round and never looked back. They were 18 strokes clear of second place in a dominant performance. Husky junior Darren Wallace won individually by six strokes over fellow teammate Nick Taylor.
6-How many of the last five Pac-10 Championships has Washington Won?
Answer-2- Washington won the Pac-10 Championships in 2005 and in 2009. Washington became the only school to win the championship multiple times in the past five years.
7-Which Pac-10 team has been to the NCAA Championships the most in the last 10 years?
Answer-Washington- Washington has been to the NCAA Championship 9 of the last 10 years with an average finish of 10th place over that ten year span. Two other Pac-10 schools have been there nine times as well. Only two teams in the country have competed in every NCAA Championship over the past 10 years.
Bonus-Actor Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute, The Office) graduated from the University of Washington with Honors.
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