TEAMS (1992 and 1993 Men's Golf)
The 1992 and 1993 UMSL men’s golf teams made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division II Championships, recording two of the top finishes in program history. Coached by UMSL Sports Hall of Famer Jim Niederkorn, the 1992 team squad won four team titles, including the MIAA Championship before placing 15th at the NCAA Championships. UMSL Sports Hall of Famer David Rhoads tied for sixth nationally, earning honorable mention all-American honors.
The 1993 team also won four tournaments, including repeating as MIAA champions before going on to finish 12th at the NCAA Championships – the best finish in program history. The team also won the Southeast Missouri Fall Invitational as the only Division II school in the 16-team field. Rhoads earned third team all-American honors and won earned medalist honors at the MIAA Championships, while teammate and fellow UMSL Sports Hall of Famer Chris Sanders was runner-up. The team posted a scoring average of 306.27, which ranks as the second best in program history.
Combined, the 1992 and 1993 teams posted a 261-85 record for a 75.4 winning percentage.
1992 Men's Golf Team
Front, from left: Scott Worley, Morgan Gonzales, Tim Canoy, Levi Gonzales, Chris Sanders and David Rhoads. Missing is Tom Cullinane.
1993 Men's Golf Team
Front, from left: Morgan Gonzales, Levi Gonzales, Chris Sanders, James Trittler, David Rhoads and head coach Jim Niederkorn.
