2006-07 Golf - W Roster
Roster
Blair Ressler
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Bellingham
- Hometown:
- Bellingham, Wash.
One of two senior returnees for Ducks in 2008-09 with Cathryn Bristow. Enjoyed most extensive action of her collegiate career as a junior and played seven events and 21 rounds. Ranked fifth among Ducks in 2007-08 in season average (80.0). Also played for Ducks in one fall event in 2008, and in four tournaments her first two seasons (2005-06, 2006-07). Former Washington Junior Golf Association state champion and 3A prep state champion.
Fall 2008: Played one event for Ducks, the Giustina Memorial Classic, and shot scores of 82 in the first and third rounds.
2007-08: Posted her best collegiate season average (80.0) and her seven tournaments were nearly twice as many as the first two seasons of her career (4). In fall, ranked top four on squad in two of three events - the Giustina Memorial Classic (24th-tie, 231) and USF Invitational (33rd, 239), and stood fifth on team in the other tournament, the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational. Also carded fourth-best score among the Ducks' six entries in the Duck Invitational for her second top-30 finish as a collegian (30th, 77-75-82-234). Posted season best round in Edean Ihlafeldt second round (two-over 74) - one off her collegiate best from her freshman debut round. Also carded a 75 in in the Duck Invitational second round, and a 76 in each of the Giustina Memorial Classic's final two rounds. Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention.
2006-07: Played two spring events for Ducks. Opened spring in the Baja Classic (56th-tie, 164) as an individual entry, then played for Ducks in Oregon Invitational (63rd-tie, 256). In summer action, was one of three Ducks that place top 20 in the OGA Women's Stroke Play Championships (20th, 84-86-170). Earlier in summer, advanced to round of 32 in the 106th PNGA Women's Amateur at Wentachee Golf and Country Club after she tied for 29th in stroke play qualifying (87-80-167).
2005-06: Missed spring season because of an injury. In fall, ranked sixth on team in scoring average (84.8) based on her two tournaments and six rounds of duty. Shot a one-over 73 in her first round as a collegian in the Oregon State Invitational (55th-tie, 240). Also played as an individual in the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational (71st, 269).
Prep: Won the 2003 Washington Junior Golf Association state championship by three strokes, after she shot 221 (73-74-74) on the 5,814-yard, par-73 Kitsap Golf and Country Club. Also captured the Washington state 3A individual championship as a junior, and helped Bellingham High School to four consecutive state team titles. As a junior, she took the district championship by shooting 71-72-143 and followed that with a 73-71-144 effort to win state medalist honors at the Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima. Won the 2003 Washington State Junior Golf Association State Championship. Also competed on the Junior America’s Cup team and qualified for the 2004 U.S. Girl’s Junior Amateur Championship.
Personal: Business administration major. Plays left-handed. Her older sister Lauren played on the Yale golf team.
Career Statistics
Fall 2008 - 1 Tournament, 2 Rounds, 164 Strokes, 82.0 Avg., Low Round - 82
2007-08 - 7 Tournaments, 21 Rounds, 1,681 Strokes, 80.0 Avg., Low Round - 74
2006-07 - 2 Tournaments, 5 Rounds, 420 Strokes, 84.0 Avg., Low Round - 81
2005-06 - 2 Tournaments, 6 Rounds, 509 Strokes, 84.8 Avg., Low Round - 73
Career - 12 Tournaments, 34 Rounds, 2,774 Strokes, 81.6 Avg., Low Round - 73
THE OREGON DIFFERENCE: Ressler on the Oregon Women's Golf Team (12/08)
Q: When you were choosing a university what were key things that attracted you to the University of Oregon?
“The size of the school was important, and UO was a perfect fit. Compared to the bigger schools Oregon can feel more comfortable and less intimidating, yet it also has the advantages of a big school being in a major conference.”
Q: Was it important for you to be able to stay in the Pacific Northwest and still be able to play at the highest level of collegiate golf (ie the Pac-10)?
“I looked at some East Coast schools, too, but realized I loved the Northwest and wanted to say here. The golf courses and athletic facilities were top notch. The business school also attracted me with its famous sports marketing program.”
Q: Academically, what attracted you to the University?
“I’ve had a great experience in the sports marketing program. It’s been nice to develop relationships with various professors who teach multiple classes, and that rapport will also help me with landing internships and planning my career. The program’s reputation is great for internships and networking.”
Q: What types of unique and one-of-a-kind things do UO athletes take pride in (ie treatment center, Moshofsky Center, uniforms, etc.)?
“As seniors for our team, we get to visiting the Nike campus and learn how they design uniforms and meet with their golf department to pick out our uniforms which was awesome. Learning about the technology that goes into their clothing line was intriguing and not something other golfers get to see or learn about first-hand. As a team, we also get to go and tour their facilities, meet Phil Knight and various key golf people ? it’s a special honor to see a major multinational company from the inside. Closer to home, we get equal special treatment on our area golf courses, treatment facilities and Casanova Center.”
Q: Talk about some of the high points of each of the courses you can practice on.
“Eugene Country Club is by far one of the best courses I’ve played and my favorite course. It tests you on everything. You have to keep it on the fairway since it’s narrow, and the greens also challenge your short game. Emerald Valley’s wedge facility was something I had never seen before, and it helps you develop that part of your game. Shadow Hills is another great course. The last few times we were out there the greens were amazing even in the winter time ? it’s a great place to putt. I don’t know of a lot teams that have that variety and styles of courses to pick from. Eugene and Emerald are very different so we can tailor our qualifying to the course we will be playing.”
Q: Talk some about your teammates and the supportive atmosphere that you create for each other.
“On my recruiting visit, I noticed how well the team got along, and that’s stayed true since I’ve been here. Every year we seem to get closer and closer - we hang out with each other during practice and afterwards, and we really enjoy each others’ company. It’s a unique situation compared to a lot of teams. That was the deciding factor for me ? I wanted to create long-lasting relationships that would extend beyond golf.”
Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Meredith (Jones) and the advantages she offers you as a coach, both on and off the course?
“I love how it’s so easy to talk to Meredith. She’s your coach, but can also act like one of the girls and talk with you about anything. On the course, she’s great at helping us stay steady, and not get down or get too excited after a particular shot. She can talk to you in a way that keeps you relaxed. She sees a lot of things in regards to course management and helps me scout I wouldn’t normally pick out. I can be sometimes bee to simple in my scouting, and she’s good at knowing when to add details and when not to overwhelm me, and is also great at keeping me focused.”
