ABRAHAM ANCER: Freshman; Sharyland High School; Mission, Texas.
Hobbies: Golf, soccer, and Paintball.
H.S. Honors: All-District (2006 – 2009), All-Region (2006, 2008, 2009), Regional Qualifier (2006-2009), State Qualifier (2006, 2008, 2009), and State Championship 15th place (2009).
Coach Chavez Comments: Abraham brings an enormous amount of talent and skill to the OC Golf Program. His attitude and work ethic will be instrumental in our success. He will be counted upon heavily to lead us to another National Championship. Abraham will definitely become one of the greats to come out of the OC Golf Program. Abraham also excels in the classroom.
IAN EVANS: Freshman; Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School; San Antonio, Texas.
Hobbies: Playing Basketball.
H.S. Honors: All-District (2007, 2008, 2009), All-Region (2007, 2008, 2009), Leadership Award (2009), All-State Academic (2009), AP Scholar Award, and Suma Cum Laude (2009).
Coach Chavez Comments: Ian enters the OC Golf Program with a great JR record. His work ethic and attitude on the course and in the classroom will lend itself to great success.
GONZALO GALLEGOS: Freshman; Prepa Tec High School; Monterrey, Nueva Leon (Mexico).
Hobbies: Golf, and soccer.
H.S. Honors: Club Champion (2009), All-Region (2008), 2nd place National Championship, 1st place National Championship Team (2009), Top 5 finish at National Championship (2008).
Coach Chavez Comments: Gonzalo brings a great attitude and demeanor everyday. His work ethic and ability will be valuable assets to the OC Golf Program. His consistency on the golf course will bring stability to the OC lineup. He will also be counted upon to help lead this team to a Championship.
GANEEV GIDDIE: Sophomore; Premier Academy High School; Nairobi, Kenya.
Hobbies: Squash, Hanging out with friends, and cricket.
H.S. Honors: Kenya Amateur Champion (2007, 2008, 2009), competed in two European Challenge Tour events, under 1G amateur Champion (squash).
Coach Chavez Comments: Ganeev is only one of four returning letterman and has shown signs of great improvement. His low key demeanor and attitude will bring stability to the OC Golf Team. Has the ability to become an impact player. I am looking for Ganeev to have a great sophomore season.
JORDAN HAMBLIN: Freshman; Twin Falls High School; Twin Falls, Idaho.
Hobbies: Playing basketball, watching TV, and listening to music.
H.S. Honors: 70.3 scoring average, low score of 65, 18 tournament wins in High School, Individual State Champion (2009), Team State Champions (2007), All-State (2009), All-Conference (2007, 2008, 2009), Hogan Cup Team Member (2008, 2009), Americas Cup Team Member (2009), and Big I State Champion (2009).
Coach Chavez Comments: Jordan enters the OC Golf Program with great credentials. His athletic ability gives him an opportunity to become a special player. He has all the skills and talent to become one of the greats to come out of the OC Golf Program. With maturity and experience, the sky is the limit for Jordan.
JASON KAY: Sophomore; Jack C Hays High School; Buda, Texas.
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, and traveling to new places.
H.S. Honors: Best of the West 4th place finish (2006).
Coach Chavez Comments: Jason has improved his game dramatically since arriving at Odessa College. His work ethic is second to none, and his attitude is great. Jason will be successful in whatever he desires to do in life.
WYNAND POTGIETER: Freshman; Orkney High School, Orkney; South Africa.
Hobbies: Reading, fishing, playing squash and cricket.
H.S. Honors: Club Champion (2005 and 2007), 1st place at Klerksdorp Open, 3 first place finishes on South African Golf Foundation tournaments (2008), 3rd place at Mooinooi Open (2008).
Coach Chavez Comments: Wynand enters the OC Golf Program with a great JR record. He has the talent and skills to become another great player to come through the OC program. He also has that great attitude that coaches love. Wynand also works very hard in the classroom.
GREG SNOW: Freshman; Braeburn High School, Nairobi, Kenya.
Hobbies: Working out, fishing, football, golf, and jet ski.
H.S. Honors: Won all individual titles in HS (69.1 scoring average),Golfer of the Year (2006, 2007, 2008), African #2 amateur (2007), African #2 Junior player (2007), Won 22 amateur events in Kenya, Junior World participant, 10th at Ernie Els Invitational, Orange Bowl participant (2007).
Coach Chavez Comments: Greg will begin the spring season as one of the top players in NJCAA golf. He has the skill and ability to become one of the greats to come out of the OC Golf Program. With experience and maturity, Greg has the potential to lead this team to another National Championship.
ZACH STOKES: Sophomore; Permian High School; Odessa, Texas.
Hobbies: Dancing, fishing, and hunting.
H.S. Honors: Odessa City Championship (4th place), Captain of golf team (2008), All-District (2008), Most Improved (2007) and member of Team USA vs. Mexico and Canada Matches (2008).
Coach Chavez Comments: Zach returns for his final season at Odessa College and brings great experience and positive attitude to the team. Zach has become a great leader and will be counted upon to help this team to another Championship. Zach has vastly improve his golf game since arriving at OC and as a result of all the hard work, could make a big impact.
KEVIN STRATTON: Freshman; Cornado High School; Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hobbies: Playing golf, working out, and listening to music.
H.S. Honors: 70.25 scoring average (2009), 1st Team All-Nevada (2007, 2008, 2009), 1st Team All-Southern Nevada (2007, 2008, 2009), 1st Team All-Sunrise Region (2007, 2008, 2009), Individual Sunrise Region Champion (2008), member of Hogan Cup (2007, 2008, 2009).
SEAN THORNBERRY: Freshman; Dubai College High School; Dubai (UAE).
Hobbies: Playing all sports, watching TV, and relaxing.
H.S. Honors: Five tournament wins, twenty-eight Top 5 finishes, eight Top 10 finishes, Junior Order of Merit Champion (2007, 2008, 2009), Top 15 in UAE rankings (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), JR player of the year (2008, 2009) UAE gold medal award, most improved UAE golfer, 1st UAE representative in Orange Bowl Golf tournament (2008), represented UAE in Faldo Asia series grand final (2007).
Coach Chavez Comments: Sean enters the OC Golf Program with an outstanding Jr. record. He has the ability and skills to become a solid college player. With maturity and experience, Sean will become a great player. His work ethic on the course and in the classroom will be valuable assets to this team.
STANTON TONDRE: Freshman; Medina Valley High School; Castroville, Texas.
Hobbies: Playing golf, going to movies, fishing, and hunting.
H.S. Honors: All-District (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), All-Region (2007, 2008, 2009), All-State (2007, 2008, 2009), Texas Junior Golf Tour (2 Individual Championships), and Express News Super Team (2008, 2009).
Coach Chavez Comments: Stanton is your ideal student-athlete, excelling on the course and in the classroom. Stanton enters the OC Golf program with a great JR record and his experience will be a valuable asset to this team. His great work ethic and positive attitude will also be critical to our success. |
