The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Beau Hossler wins Fred Haskins Award
06.07.2016 | Men's Golf
The Fred Haskins award is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding golfer.
AUSTIN, Texas – Beau Hossler has been awarded the Fred Haskins Award, the Fred Haskins Commission announced on Tuesday.
The Haskins Award began in 1971 and is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding collegiate golfer, selected by his peers, coaches and the media.
Hossler is the first UT player since 1997 to receive the award and the fifth at Texas all-time.
He completed his junior year with five wins—the third-most in a single season behind Longhorn legend Ben Crenshaw's seven in 1973 and six in 1972. He also finished with two-runner up finishes and four additional top-10s in 12 events.
Hossler finished as Texas' top player in nine events, concluding the season with a 69.73 stroke average. He shot 29 of his 37 rounds at or under par and carded 18 rounds in the 60s, including two 64s, two 65s and three 67s.
QUOTES FROM BEAU HOSSLER
On receiving the award: This is such an honor. I really can't put into words the work and effort I have put in, but this really would not have been possible without everyone on my team, whether in Texas or California. It's a huge honor to represent them.
On seeing his name next to previous winners: It's really special to see guys like Phil Mickelson and Ben Crenshaw, guys like that. Maverick McNealy, one of my good friends, won last year, obviously had a tremendous season and backed it up with another amazing season. To be on that list with those guys is a tremendous honor.
On if he was striving for this: In truth, it's not an award you really strive for, because it's so high up there. It's pretty much like the Heisman Trophy of college golf. If you strive for that at the beginning of the year, then you get ahead of yourself and start looking too much into the results. I tried to set processed goals this year—making sure I was doing the right things while I was in Austin and while I was at home to get prepared to play in tournaments. Once I won a couple of tournaments, I started realizing the importance of the award—how special it would be not only for me, but my school and my family, everybody who I represent.
QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH JOHN FIELDS
On coaching Beau: Beau is blessed with incredible physical ability, but he's also extremely intelligent. I think he gets his fire from his dad and his relaxed state that you guys saw from his mom. It's so exciting to be able to coach someone like Beau. He also puts the work in—there is no possible way that he could have achieved this type of success without an incredible work ethic. I see that every day, whether it's in school or golf. He has brought that level of intensity to our team and has benefited his teammates.
Texas winners of Fred Haskins Award
2016 BEAU HOSSLER
1997 Brad Elder
1994 Justin Leonard
1987 Bob Estes
1973 Ben Crenshaw
1972 Ben Crenshaw
1971 Ben Crenshaw
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