augusta national golf club | The Daily Illini

Trip to Augusta memorable for Illini men’s golfers

By Drake Pena

April 30, 2015

The first weekend of April was a time of intense competition for the Illinois men’s golf team. The Illini were playing in the 3M Augusta Invitational and had recently lost its national No. 1 rankings. It was a time for the team to hone its game and prepare for the upcoming postseason. The team finish...

Tags: 3m Augusta Invitational, augusta national golf club, illini, illinois, illinois golf, Jordan Spieth, Men_golf, Mike Small, Nick Hardy, Rory Mcilroy, Steve Stricker, the masters, thomas pieters, Tiger Woods, ui, uiuc, university of illinois, urbana_champaign

Illinois at the forefront of college golf practice facilities

The Lauristen/Wohlers Outdoor Practice Facility, which opens in November, was modeled after the practice area at Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters is held each year.

October 28, 2014

When Mike Small took over as the Illinois men’s golf coach in 2000, his primary goal was to construct a successful program in all facets of the game. Bits and pieces of his mission would not be enough to satisfy the five-time Big Ten champion. In addition to forming a talented roster, Small wanted ...

Tags: augusta national golf club, Charlie Danielson, Demirjian Indoor Golf Practice Facility, golf coaches association of america, Home Of Gourmet Chinese And Thai Restaurant, illinois, illinois men's golf, jeff brauer, Men_golf, Mike Small, Nick Hardy, sports_lead, Steve Stricker, the masters, ui, uiuc, university of illinois, urbana_champaign