/news-archive/tag/wyn-norwood/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:18:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/04/16/golf-shamble/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:18:21 +0000 /news/?p=74026 ... 2019 Golf Shamble to honor Kim Backus]]> “Kim Backus is one of the most humble and selfless people I have ever met,” said Director of Golf Jake Harrington. “Everything he does is because he genuinely cares about those around him. For over 30 years, the men’s and women’s golf coaches at Little Rock have relied on one man to outfit their players with the best apparel possible, and that is Kim Backus.” “In addition, his passion for the game of golf, our student-athletes, and this community are second to none. He is one of the most respected people in the Little Rock golf community and has made an incredible impact on the lives of our current and former student athletes and coaches. I am excited to be able to honor him this August for all that he has done for Little Rock golf.” Backus has been an avid supporter of Little Rock men’s and women’s golf programs and he and his wife Priscilla have also been long time season ticket holders for basketball. “We’re very appreciative of Kim Backus and his decades-long support of our Trojan student-athletes,” said Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “He has gone above and beyond to assist our golf program and it seems only fitting to honor him at this year’s Golf Shamble.” Backus will join Norwood, John Elliott, Dan Snider, and Bruce Munson as past honorees at the annual shamble. “Kim has done more for golf in Arkansas and for the Little Rock golf program than any person I know,” said former head coach and Trojan Hall of Famer Wyn Norwood. “He’s done it from a position not wanting or expecting any gratitude. He does it for his love of golf and for the community.” The Little Rock Golf Shamble has evolved into an incredibly successful event, raising funds to support both the Trojan men’s and women’s golf programs. The 2018 event raised nearly $56,000 for the teams, which goes directly to help the Little Rock golf student-athletes compete at the highest level. The entry fee for this year’s event is $1,600 per team as each foursome will compete with a “celebrity,” including former and current Trojan golf student-athletes. Team entries will be served on a first-come, first-served basis as spots fill up fast. For more information, please contact Tyson Baldwin, director of athletic advancement, at 501-350-4653 or聽twbaldwin@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2017/11/16/2018-trojan-hall-fame/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:50:37 +0000 /news/?p=68590 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock announces 2018 Trojan Hall of Fame Class]]> Simon Gould, , and Wyn Norwood have each had an indelible effect on the Little Rock Athletic Department and will officially take their place during the Hall of Fame festivities Feb. 2-3, 2018. Little Rock will hold an induction ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 3, as part of the Trojans’ basketball doubleheader against Georgia State during Letterman’s Weekend. A Letterman’s social will be held Friday, Feb. 2, in the Legends Room at the Jack Stephens Center. Prior to Saturday’s doubleheader, former letterwinners will be treated to a pregame reception and receive complimentary tickets to the games. “There is a rich history in Little Rock Athletics and this year’s class is another example of foundation builders and the legacy they have in our department’s history,” Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said.聽“A highly-decorated student-athlete and two former coaches and administrators round out what is another deserving class. Our university is indebted to these individuals for the impact they have had on our campus and in our department. We look forward to celebrating and inducting our 2018 class in February during what will be a very special weekend on our campus.” With the addition of Gould, Hogan. and Norwood, the now consists of 63 individuals and four teams. Simon Gould Simon Gould was a two-time All-American who helped the Trojan water polo team become one of the nation’s best, ranked seventh nationally in 1988 and eighth in 1989. A four-time Southern Water Polo Conference Championship MVP, Gould was named the 1988 NCAA Eastern Intercollegiate Water Polo Championships MVP, helping the Trojans win the championship in the process. After being the top goal scorer for three out聽of聽four seasons, Gould went on to play with the Australian National Team. Gould also excelled in the classroom, received the Scholar-Athlete Award for Academic Excellence and Sporting Achievement from 1987-89. Gould was inducted in the Albury/Wodonga Sporting聽Hall聽of聽Fame聽and the College Water Polo Association聽Hall聽of聽Fame in 2013. Gary Hogan A name synonymous with Little Rock Athletics, Hogan directed the Little Rock baseball program from 1986-1996, compiling 276 wins, which is the most in program history. One of the most memorable of those victories was the win over top-ranked Oklahoma State in 1987. Since stepping away as head coach, Hogan has been the driving force in the rebuild聽of聽what is now known as Gary Hogan聽Field, bringing in support north聽of聽$500,000. As an administrator, he has helped Little Rock grow exponentially as he has forged partnerships with many Little Rock businesses. Outside聽of聽the program, Hogan is an award-winning broadcaster when he worked for KTHV and WTVM stations. He also spent two years in the Chicago Cubs organization. Wyn Norwood A six-time Sun Belt Conference Coach聽of聽the Year, Norwood oversaw the men’s and women’s golf teams for 13 seasons before moving into an Athletic Administration role for three years, working聽as聽Little Rock’s associate athletic director to help聽raise funds聽for the Trojan Athletic Association. Norwood helped guide the Trojans to a pair of Sun Belt Conference championships during his tenure.聽 A member of the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame, Norwood is a past president聽of聽the Arkansas State Golf Association, Mid-South Golf Association, and Southern Golf Association while also serving on the United States Golf Association Committee for 20 years. Norwood served as captain聽of聽the United States golf team in 1995 for the Simon Bolivar Cup played in Venezuela before coaching the United States golf team in the 2011 World University Games played in Shenzhen, China.]]>