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LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV women’s golf program celebrated the opening of the doors to its new Excellence Center Thursday evening.
“This facility is a game-changer for our program,” said UNLV head coach Amy Bush-Herzer. “It provides our student-athletes with everything they need to excel both on the course and in the classroom. We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for their belief in our vision, and we are excited to see the impact this center will have on the future of UNLV women’s golf.”
Housed at Las Vegas Country Club – just 2.5 miles from the campus of UNLV – the 2,000-square-foot cutting-edge facility is designed to provide the Rebel student-athletes unparalleled resources and technology to help them hone their skills and achieve academic success. It boasts a wide array of amenities that includes:
- Two state-of-the-art indoor hitting bays with Foresight launch monitors
- A Well-Putt Putting Platform
- A player lounge for relaxation and team building
- A study center to support academic excellence
“This Excellence Center gives the women’s golf team a home that will provide them an opportunity to get in work in all types of weather, to relax and to enjoy the game of golf at a level like never before,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper. “It is also a great testament of all the work and energy the program’s alumni and supporters have poured into the program over the years. For our current and future student-athletes, this will really enhance their experience here at UNLV.”
The construction of the Excellence Center was made possible through the generous support of numerous donors, whose contributions have transformed the landscape of UNLV women’s golf. A special thank you is extended to the Madrigrano family, the Zelbst family, the Bush family, the Bianco family, Murphy Electric and Las Vegas Country Club for their visionary leadership and commitment to the program.
The Excellence Center represents a significant investment in the future of UNLV women’s golf and underscores the university’s commitment to providing its student-athletes with the best possible resources. This facility will not only enhance player development, but also serve as a powerful recruiting tool to attract top talent from around the world and make UNLV a premier destination for women’s golf.
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