Lancers Win Spring Cup
Taylor Banks Grabs Medallist Honors
2/19/10- Lancaster, SC- The USCL Golf team got a great start to the 2010 season at the Lancaster Golf Course on Friday, February 19th.
The Lancers hosted their first Spring Cup Match with Wingate University and Coastal Carolina's Professional Golf Management Program. The Spring Cup was established last year as a joint rotating venture between the three schools. Coastal Carolina was victorious in 2009 at their home course, Quail Creek Golf Club in Conway, SC.
The Lancers we led by Freshmen Taylor and Trevor Banks. Taylor grabbed the Medallist Honors shooting a 3 under par round of 69. Trevor was the runner-up with a respectable 1 under par 71.
"It has been a long hard winter and practices have been few and tough," said USCL Coach Rick Walters "What has been impressive about our guys is that they have not let the elements bother them. They have played and practiced through the toughest winter I have seen since I started coaching," Walters added.
USC Lancaster was also represented by Will Riggins who shot 81, Zane Rollins (81), and Ridge Alford (82). The Lancers 302 total score was 6 shots better than Coastal and good enough to best Wingate by 9.
Coastal Carolina was led by Josh May who shot a 1 over 73 and Wingate top performer was Spencer Perry who shot a 78. "Taylor's 69 was quite impressive. Anytime you can start a season under par is great. Taylor worked very hard to bring his game back this week. He hung in there through high winds and cold temperatures to work out the winter kinks," said Walters. "Having our top two finishers(Taylor and Trevor Banks) come in 4 under par is a positive sign for the spring. These two young men expect only the best from themselves. That is why they are ranked number two in Region 10. It is an honor to have both of them on our team," Walters added. The Lancers travel to Anderson Country Club on Friday, Feb. 26th to begin NJCAA Region 10 competition.
Top Prospect Inks With Lancers 
(2/3/10) Rock Hill, SC
Alex Evans of Rock HIll, SC signed with USC Lancaster for the fall of 2010. Alex was surrounded by family and friends Tuesday as he put pen to paper and joined the USCL family. Alex is currently a seinor at South Pointe 
High School and about to enter what promises to be another standout season for the Stallions. Alex is described by family, friends, and coaches alike as a young man of strong character and unparalelled work ethic. He is sure to be an asset to the Lancers next season when Head Golf Coach, Rick Walters, expects him to be a serious contributer. USCL Welcomes Alex and his family to the fold.
USCL Golfers Ranked 12th Nationally
By Rick Walters
The fall of 2009 proved to be an unprecedented time for the USCL Golf program. The Lancers 
ended the season 12th in the nation as an NJCAA member. Odessa College out of Odessa, TX finished in the top spot. The #12 ranking marks the highest achievement thus far in the Lancers short four years as a program.
The Lancers were led this fall by twin brothers Trevor and Taylor Banks with the final four starting positions rounded out by Will Riggins, Zane Rollins, Kevin McGinnis and Ridge Alford. “Trevor and Taylor have excelled in Division I, NJCAA competition,” commented Rick Walters, Lancers Athletic Director and Head Golf Coach. Both brothers finished in the top five of each fall event earning medalist honors which contributed to the additional distinction of top five rankings respectively in sub-par holes per round. Trevor’s Tournament average is 72 and Taylor’s average is 73.
USCL Golf averaged 301 this fall as a team and they captured their first win in September at the Fall Challenge held at Edgewater Golf Club in Lancaster. The Lancers also finished second at the Spartanburg Methodist College Invitational, and recorded a very respectable third place at the Coker Intercollegiate in Hartsville, SC.
“Will Riggins has been a pleasant surprise for us this year. His 77 average has helped the Lancers capture a steady number three position,” said Walters. “It was very nice to see Will step it up this fall. To have three players hovering around par every tournament was a big contributor to our success,” added Walters.
Walters attributes the overall success of the USCL Golf program thus far to the Lancaster Junior Golf Program. The program directed by Ray Chisom, has been in existence for 15 years. Area golfers from 7 to 18 years old are given the opportunity to compete in tournaments across the state of South Carolina. The Summer Tour along with the season-ending All-Star Tournament has cultivated many outstanding young golfers from the surrounding counties. “All of our team has played Junior Golf. It has been an honor to work with all of these young men since they were 7 years old. To now see them competing at the college level is a dream come true,” commented Rick Walters.
The Lancers will begin the spring season on January 10th, 2010.
Lancers Golfers Take 3rd Place
"Taylor Banks Finishes With His 3rd Top Five Finish"
(10/14/2009)
{Hartsville, SC}—The USC Lancaster Golf team continued its stellar fall performance with a 3rd place 
finish at the Coker College Intercollegiate Tournament. The event was held October 12th and 13th in Hartsville, SC.
The Lancers had a two-day total of 617, 312 & 305 respectively. Erskine College edged out USCL for second place with a team score of 613. Coker College won the event with a two day total of 574. Christopher Mar of Coker was the individual medalist closing out the second day 6 under par.
Lancers Golfer, Taylor Banks had his third top five finish of the season rounding out the tournament with a score of 145 (74 & 71) which netted him a 3rd place overall finish. Trevor Banks carded a two day score of 152 (74 & 78), Zane Rollins shot 157 (81 & 76), CJ Hinson 163 (83 & 80), Kevin McGinnis 164 (86 & 78), and Will Riggins shot 166 (85 & 81). Other individuals playing for the Lancers included Mike Burch who shot a respectful 159 (80 & 70) and Ridge Alford who had a 169 (84 & 85) stroke score.
“This was our third major tournament this fall. We had a second, a fourth, and a third place finish," said Lancer Golf Coach Rick Walters. "The guys have worked extremely hard and have helped to place USCL Golf among the NCAA ranks. When we play this well we receive a great deal of exposure. There is a lot of interest from NCAA schools in our players. When you have players finishing in the top 5 consistently you will get a lot of attention. Trevor and Taylor Banks have accomplished that this fall."
The Lancers will conclude the fall season at The Lancaster Golf Club on Friday, October 30th against Wingate College.
Lancers Win Fall Challenge
Trevor Banks Wins Medalist Honors
(09/4/2009)
[Lancaster, SC]—The USCL Golf Team got off to a good start in the 2009 season by shooting a 1 over par 289 score and winning the Fall Challenge. The event was held on Friday September 4th at the Edgewater Golf Course in Lancaster. Teams from Tri-County Technical College, Spartanburg Methodist College, and USC Lancaster participated in the event. Each school fielded two teams and several individuals for a total of 36 players. USCL took top honors with a team score of 289 followed by Spartanburg Methodist with a score of 296. TCTC rounded out the finishing order with a score of 323.
USCL’s Trevor Banks led the field in individual scoring with a 2 under par 70. He was joined by teammates Will Riggins and Taylor Banks who shot a respectful even par 72, Kevin McGinnis (75), and Ridge Alford (76).
“This is the best score we have had in USCL Golf,” said Lancer golf coach Rick Walters. “We have been after this trophy for four years. Our guys worked extremely hard to get this win. I am extremely proud of the way they have practiced the last several weeks, “said Walters.
USCL’s Gold Team consisted of Mike Burch (78), Zane Rollins (84), Russ Faile (82), CJ Hinson (78), and Drew Bragg(75). The Gold Team totaled 322. Individuals representing USCL with notable scores were; Tim Wilson (78), JR Thomason (77), Corey Moore (85), and Walt Poston (90).
“We are off to a good start in part to our player’s hard work, but also due to the assistance of Ron Burke, who helps with the USCL team. Mr. Burke with his 25 years of PGA experience has helped to raise USCL golf to a new level. We greatly appreciate his assistance,” said Walters.
The Lancers travel to Brevard, NC for the Montreat College Invitational on September 14th and 15th. The annual event will host NCAA Division II teams from throughout the Carolinas.
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