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    Garret Wood- Former Xavier Golf Big East Champion

    I don’t know how many remember this, but 2 years ago Xavier Golf had a kid named Garret Wood win the Individual Big East Tournament Title. He went on to play in the NCAA Tournament in Spring 2019.
    For reasons still unclear, he decided to transfer to U of Kentucky. It was a surprise even to his parents.
    It has not gone well.
    In 2020 he only played in 5 events and had a higher stroke average than at Xavier. This year-as a Senior- he’s on the roster but can’t even get on the course. What a fall from the heights.

    The grass isn’t always greener, kids.
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    It’s not like Xavier’s golf program has been great though since Steiner retired. He is greatly missed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd Braun View Post
    It’s not like Xavier’s golf program has been great though since Steiner retired. He is greatly missed!
    Doug did not retire, his contract was not renewed. It came as a complete shock to him.
    Mama always told me, stupid is as stupid does. @danagardens

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    Quote Originally Posted by 94GRAD View Post
    Doug did not retire, his contract was not renewed. It came as a complete shock to him.
    I’ve heard this but don’t have inside sources like VIPs such as yourself. Next time I will air quote the “retired” status. Regardless, he is missed.

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    There is a long and not pleasant story about that.
    I love Doug and he got screwed. Period.
    I made sure to text him Congrats when Jay Kokrak finally won his first Tournament and we still communicate.
    There is a lot I can say, but not on here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd Braun View Post
    I’ve heard this but don’t have inside sources like VIPs such as yourself. Next time I will air quote the “retired” status. Regardless, he is missed.
    He is definitely missed!!! There has been very little Alumni interaction with the new coach.
    Mama always told me, stupid is as stupid does. @danagardens

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    Quote Originally Posted by Masterofreality View Post
    There is a long and not pleasant story about that.
    I love Doug and he got screwed. Period.
    I made sure to text him Congrats when Jay Kokrak finally won his first Tournament and we still communicate.
    There is a lot I can say, but not on here.
    You got that right. And I would agree with 100% of what you would say.

    Could have been handled better. Moving on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 94GRAD View Post
    He is definitely missed!!! There has been very little Alumni interaction with the new coach.
    I am friends with Brian McCants. Good guy. Took him to an Indians game up here one time when he was up here recruiting and to dinner another time.
    He’s trying to keep many of us supporters apprised of what is going on. He does not have the recruiting budget that Bobinski gave Doug though.
    Despite the beautiful Golf Practice facility at Maketewah, that was mostly privately funded as arranged by Doug, it seems Christopher has decided to de-emphasize the Golf Program. It’s a damn shame when you have a great potential rep in Kokrak successful on the tour.
    Just a shame.
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