VINCENT CASTRO/ FRESHMAN/ LUBBOCK H.S./ LUBBOCK, TX
H.S. HONORS: All-Region (06 – 07), All-District (05- 07), Midland Invitational (2nd), Big I Invitational (Houston) Top 10, and won 12 H.S. tournaments.
HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Vince has that great attitude that coaches love. He works hard on his game and is always looking for ways to improve. With valuable playing experience, Vince should become a solid college golfer.
THOMAS CORKUM/ FRESH/HORTON H.S./ WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA (CANADA)
H.S HONORS: 04, 05 Provincial Champion, Nova Scotia Team Member, Ranked Top 100 in Canada, and H.S. MVP.
HOBBIES: Playing Hockey and working out.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: After redshirting during the 2006-2007 season, Thomas has made big improvements. Thomas has a great attitude and is always working hard on his game. I expect him to have a solid year.
MAX CUNNINGHAM/ FRESHMAN/ PERMIAN H.S./ ODESSA, TX
H.S. HONORS: All-District 3-5A (2006), and 4.0 GPA in H.S.
HOBBIES: Playing golf and softball.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Max is another Odessa product with enormous potential. Max is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Max also excels in the classroom.
JORDAN JEFFERS/ FRESHMAN/ DALHART H.S./ DALHART, TX
H.S. HONORS: Seven Individual Championships, twenty Top 10 finishes, Newcomer of the Year (2003), District Champion (2006), Regional Qualifier (04-06), Golf MVP (2006), All-Around Athlete of the Year (2006, and Academic All-State (2006).
HOBBIES: Hanging out with friends.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Jordan has the raw talent to play the game. After redshirting a year ago, Jordan has made dramatic improvements and will be counted upon to help lead this team to another Championship. His leadership and work ethic are second to none. Jordan is your ideal student-athlete, excelling in the classroom and on the course.
JASON KAY/FRESHMAN/ JACK C. HAYS H.S./ BUDA, TX
HOBBIES: Hanging out with friends.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Jason is one of the hardest workers on the team and has shown signs of improvement. His dedication and work ethic will take him a long way. Jason also excels in the classroom.
ROSS LEEDS/ FRESHMAN/ KINROSS H.S./ GLENFORG, PERTHSHIRE SCOTLAND
H.S. HONORS: Kinross County Champion, youth stroke play champion, match play champion, and played for Scotland in Quad match (France).
HOBBIES: Playing golf, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Ross has the natural ability to play the game. He has tremendous talent and skills and should make an immediate impact. He should become another one of the great players to go through the OC golf program.
RYAN MYERS/ SOPHOMORE/ TYLER LEE H.S./ FLINT, TX
OC HONORS: 1st Team Ping All-American, NJCAA All-Region, NJCAA All-State (runner-up), WJCAC All-Conference, 7 Top 10 finishes, and the High Country Shoot-Out Champion.
H.S. HONORS: 1st place NTPGA Tournament of Champions, 2nd place at AJGA (Woodlands), 3rd place AJGA (Abilene), 11th place AJGA Stars of Texas, six Top 3 finishesat NTPGA events, 2 individual TJGT Championships, and 4 Top 10 finishes in FCWT events.
HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, and playing basketball.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Ryan had a great freshman year for the Wranglers. Ryan is one of the top NJCAA players in the country and will be counted upon to help lead this team to a Championship. Ryan has all the skills and talent to become another of a long list of great players to go through the OC golf program. He will be heavily recruited by NCAA Div. 1 schools.
MATTHEW NOLASCO/ FRESHMAN/ FOOTHILL H.S./ LAS VEGAS, NV
H.S. HONORS: 2007 Nevada State Champion (individual and team), Player of the Year (2004 and 2006), 1st team All-Region (04 – 07), and won all H.S. matches.
HOBBIES: Playing golf and baseball.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Matthew enters the OC golf program with an impressive junior resume. Matthew has the talent and skill to become one of the best NJCAA players this year. He is also a very team oriented player and is always encouraging his teammates.
MARK PENNY/ FRESHMAN/ ASHINGTON H.S./ ASHINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, ENGLAND
H.S. HONORS: Club Champion, Played for Northumberland team, and won August Invitational Championship.
HOBBIES: Playing golf, football (soccer), and snooker.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Mark enters the OC golf program with a great junior record. Mark has the consistency to become a solid college golfer. He should make an immediate impact on this team. Mark has the work ethic and desire to become another great player to come through the OC golf program.
JEFF STASHUK/ FRESHMAN/ CENTIENNAL H.S./ COQUITLAM BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
H.S. HONORS: Player of the Year (2006), and 2nd in British Columbia H.S Championship.
HOBBIES: Playing golf, snowboarding, and camping.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: After redshirting last year, Jeff has made big strides with his game. Jeff has a great attitude and is always looking for ways to improve.
JOSEPH TOTAH/ SOPHOMORE/ PALESTINE H.S./ PALESTIN, TX
OC HONORS: NJCAA All-Region, WJCAC All-Conference, and 4 Top 10 finishes.
H.S. HONORS: 2006 Texas State Individual Champion, 05-06 Texas State Team Champions, 2004 Texas State Team Runner-Up, All-State (05, 06), All-Region (03 – 06), All-District (03 – 06), 2003 Starburst Boys Champion, and finished in Top 5 in all High School events.
HOBBIES: Hunting, all sports, and playing poker.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Joseph had an exceptional freshman season. He will counted upon to help lead this team to another National Championship. Joseph has the ability to put up some impressive scores. If he can overcome injuries, Joseph should be a highly recruited NJCAA player.
LANDON WATERS/ FRESHMAN/ FRENSHIP H.S./ WOLLFORTH, TX
H.S. HONORS: MVP (03 – 06), All- State (04, 06), All-Region (03 – 06), All-District (03 – 06), and Academic All-District (03 – 06).
HOBBIES: Working out and playing different sports.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Landon has made tremendous strides since joining the Wranglers. He has the talent and ability to become another great player to go through the OC golf program. Landon has great work ethic and is always looking to improve his game. Landon will be counted upon to lead this team to another National Championship. Landon also excels in the classroom.
GARRETT ZOKOL/ FRESHMAN/ ELGIN PARK H.S./ WHITE ROCK, VANCOUVER, CANADA
H.S. HONORS: Sorrey Individual Champion, Delta Individual Champion, Award of Excellence for academics, and Academic Achievement Award.
HOBBIES: Going to the beach, and playing all sports.
COACH CHAVEZ COMMENTS: Garrett made great improvements after redshirting a year ago. He has the drive to improve and has a great attitude. Garrett also excels in the classroom and has been very dedicated to his studies.
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