Nov. 29, 2006

Submitted by Justin Morris, Sports Information Director, 620-278-4324

STERLING, Kans., -- Sterling College Athletic Director Andy Lambert has announced that Sterling will add men and women's golf in the fall of 2007.

Serving as head coach for both teams will be assistant basketball coach Sean Gillespie. Gillespie's resume includes head coaching experience at Lyman H.S in Orlando, Florida as well as an impressive playing career. Sean was the 2001 & 2002 Ultra Golf Tour Hogan Flight National Champion. He has 26 amateur victories to his credit along with 15 years of tournament playing experience.

PGA Teaching Professional Jeff McCormick will also join the golf program as Lead Instructor. McCormick is the Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club.

"I think golf will be a great addition to our overall athletic program and our institution" said Athletic Director Andy Lambert. "Sean will be outstanding in his role as the head coach and I am excited to watch the program develop."

Sterling plans to use Cottonwood Hills Golf Club a Nick Faldo Championship design as its primary course. Sterling is currently in negotiations with other local golf courses in the Hutchinson and Sterling area.

"I am very excited about the golf program that we are starting here at Sterling College" said Head Coach Sean Gillespie "I believe the time is right for this. With all the positive changes and new programs coming about here at SC. I believe that golf will enhance and help make Sterling athletics a well rounded program. There is a real sense of excitement and anticipation amongst not only the administration but the students as well. "

Sterling will become the seventh men's team to have golf in the KCAC and the third women's team to sponsor the sport.

With the addition of golf Sterling currently sponsors fourteen varsity sports that compete within the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and the NAIA.

For more information contact Justin Morris, Sports Information Director, Sterling College at (620) 278-4324.