The South Dakota School of Mines men's and women's golf team will start the spring 2020 season with two tournaments in Las Vegas, Nevada.

First up for the Hardrockers will be the Minot Junior Golf Association Invitational tournament hosted by Minot State University. The tournament will be played at Aliante Golf Club in North Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday. The Rockers will tee off at 8:30 a.m. with a shot gun start both days.

The second tournament is the Warrior Invitational hosted by Winona State University at Stallion Mountain Golf Club. This tournament will take place on Monday and Tuesday with a shot gun start at 9 a.m.

"The team is ready to go, said Hardrocker golf head coach Luke Wheeler. "They have been working hard in the offseason with the Trackman simulator and early morning workouts. Everyone is ready to be outside in nice weather."

The women's team will consist of Emily Schimbeno (SR), Larissa Pawlowski (JR), Abby MaGee (JR), Alexandra Rauert (SO), and Jessalyn Shipp (FR). Missing from this trip is Nicole Schrader (SR) who is in Germany for academics.
"The women should be pretty competitive this spring", Wheeler said. "They are all mentally prepared for the week."

On the men's side, the 'Rockers will be led by Garet Hohn (SR), Jake Francis (SO), Bryce Howard (SO), Lane Jensen (SO), Roger Nakagawa (SO), Alex Lesselyoung (SO), and Carson McDaniel (SO).

"The men are going to surprise some people this year," Wheeler added. "I expect them to compete right out of the gate."

The Hardrockers will play in five regular-season tournaments plus the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships mid-April in Phoenix, Arizona.

"We are all excited for the season to finally start and be playing in some nice weather," Wheeler said.