Long Beach State University Athletics
Ressa signs two to National Letters of Intent
11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Nov. 15, 2010
LONG BEACH - Long Beach State men's golf coach Ryan Ressa has announced the signing of J.J. Holen (Castaic) and Xander Schauffele (San Diego) to National Letters of Intent.
"We are so excited to be adding these two young men to the 49er golf program," Ressa said. "The commitment they show on the golf course and in the class room will be a perfect fit for Long Beach State golf. I couldn't of found two better players to fit my system. J.J. and Xander will have an immediate impact on our program"
J.J. Holen, Fr., Castaic, Calif. (West Ranch HS)
A 2010 Rolex AJGA All-American (Honorable Mention) ... Recorded 12 top-10 finishes this past year ... Won the Golfweek Junior Series at Longbow Golf Course and at the SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup Series Indian Wells ... Placed second at the AJGA Las Vegas Junior Open and fifth at the L.A. City Jr. Championships ... Helped his team to victory at the Junior America's Cup where he finished in the top-10 ... Qualified for the U.S. Junior Championship in July ... Two-time defending All-Santa Clarita Valley boys golfer of the year ... Ranked 46th in the American Junior Golf Association's Polo Golf Rankings ... Foothill League Most Valuable Player ... Advanced to the CIF/SCGA Southern California Golf Championship three straight seasons ... Helped West Ranch High to three consecutive league titles
Coach Ressa says: "I am extremely excited to have J.J. joining our program this fall. He was the first player I thought of as a 49er in this 2011 class when I accepted the job this summer. He embodies everything I look for in a player, he's got great character and works extremely hard in all aspects of his life. He's a great student and a tremendous young man that will represent us well."
"After watching J.J. develop his golf game over the past year, I am confident he has all the tools to impact college golf immediately," Ressa stated. "He is athletic and has the competitiveness I am looking for to help grow this program. I have no doubt J.J. will make an immediate impact this coming fall."
Xander Schauffele, Fr., San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch HS)
Ranked 19th in Golfweek's junior class of 2011 ... Recorded seven top-5 finishes in junior events in 2010 ... Runner-up at AJGA's ClubCorp Mission Hills Desert Junior, Toyota Tour Cups at Warner Springs, Bella Collina and at La Purisima ... Placed second at the U.S. Junior Amateur in July ... Finished in fourth-place at the Junior America's Cup, USGA Boy's Junior Amateur Qualifier and Toyota Tour Cup at the Classic Club.
Coach Ressa says: "Of all the players I have watched in California over the past year, I believe Xander is one of the most exciting player in this class. He is extremely powerful for his size. Xander brings a sense of confidence and poise to the program that will serve him well over his four years at Long Beach State. He has a tremendous foundation in his golf game and continues to improve each week he plays. Xander is driven to be the best player in the college golf and I love his approach to the game."
