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9/4/2008 12:00 AM | Men's Golf
Sept. 4, 2008
Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational 
THIS WEEK
The University of Utah golf team will begin its 2008-09 season Saturday and Sunday in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Air Force Academy will host the 40th annual USAFA Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, beginning with two rounds Saturday at 8:15 a.m., and ending with the final round Sunday. The tournament will be played on the 54-hole blue course at Eisenhower Golf Club.
THE FIELD
Sixteen teams will be competing along with the Utes at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, including: Air Force, Air Force Junior Varsity, Colorado State, Long Beach State, New Mexico, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, Sacramento State, Southern Utah, UCCS, UNLV, Utah State, Utah Valley, Washington State, Weber State and Wyoming. Dustin Pimm led the Utes to a sixth-place ranking in the final round at last year's event. Wichita State defeated Iowa State in a playoff to win last year's invitational.
UTE NOTES
The Utah roster features one senior, four sophomores, and five freshmen. Chance Cota is the lone returner who has played for the Utes. Cota tied as the Utes' highest finisher twice last season, tying for 14th place at the Ron Moore Invitational (four-under-par, 212) and 22nd place at the Cougar Classic (one-over-par, 217). Derek Adams, Mike Branka, Chase Hite, and Jeff Kitchens return to the squad for their sophomore seasons. Redshirt freshman Manuel Ortega, as well as freshmen Tyler Bielenberg, Andrew Etzel, Kaleb Mahanes, and Joe Webber will look to contribute during their first seasons.
UTAH HIRES GRESH AS NEW ASSISTANT COACH
Head coach Randall McCracken announced the addition of former player Chris Gresh to the coaching staff.
Gresh, a native of Salt Lake City, played for the Utes for four seasons from 2004-2008 and was one of the squad's most consistent players throughout his career. During his senior season, Gresh was Utah's second-highest finisher in five meets. He tied for 18th place at the 2008 Mountain West Conference Championships at five-over-par (218) on the Tuscon Omni National course.
UP NEXT
The Utes travel to the University of Denver Sept. 15-16 for the Ron Moore Invitational.
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