Denver Men's Golf Partners with Team IMPACT

The University of Denver men's golf team, along with Team IMPACT, has announced the

signing of 12-year old Alex Sherman to a letter of intent.

"We are very excited to have Alex join our team," said Pioneers head coach Erik Billinger. "Alex has proven to be a fighter and his determination and winning attitude will certainly benefit our program. The guys are very happy to learn from Alex and in turn we hope to teach Alex a few things as well this season."

Alex has been fighting Burkitt's Lymphoma since 2011, a type of cancer that begins in the body's immune cells. Upon being diagnosed, he underwent five months of intensive chemotherapy. His cancer is in remission and he currently gets scans, blood work and various tests to check his heart, lung and kidney functions.

Denver Names Kent Assistant Men's Golf Coach

University of Denver men's golf head coach Erik Billinger has announced the hiring of

Patrick Kent as his new assistant coach.

"I'm so excited that Patrick will be joining the DU golf program," Billinger said. "He brings professionalism and a passion for teaching the game and for recruiting."

Kent joins the Pioneers after three years as a golf instructor at the Joe Thiel World Wide Golf Schools and Patrick Kent Golf in Seattle, WA.

After his graduation from Colorado Christian University in 2010, Kent spent two years playing professionally.

Denver Men’s Golf Names New Assistant Coach

University of Denver men’s golf head coach Eric Hoos announced the hiring of Ben Belfield as assistant men’s golf coach. The former Northwood University (Texas) head coach begins his duties for the Pioneers for the upcoming spring season.

Belfield comes to the Pioneers with three years of head coaching experience from NAIA’s, Northwood University in Dallas, Texas.

“Ben has had a lot of coaching experience and will hit the ground running, leading the recruiting for this team,” Hoos said. “He likes players to strive to improve everyday by one percent and I’m looking forward to combine our efforts to put that into effect.”

Belfield hails from Manchester, England and turned professional following four years of collegiate playing career at Northwood University (Texas). He has played mini tours both in America and in Europe, reaching the final stage of the US Open qualifying, while also played in many Monday qualifiers of the PGA Tour.