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Golf Signs Two to National Letters of Intent during Early Period

Cougars welcome Kyle Pilgrim, Roman Robledo in 2011-12

Head coach Jonathan Dismuke
 
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Nov. 15, 2010

HOUSTON - The University of Houston golf team became a little larger Monday afternoon with the signing of two high school seniors to National Letters of Intent, head coach Jonathan Dismuke announced.

Colleyville Heritage product Kyle Pilgrim and Harlingen High South's Roman Robledo will join the Cougars for the 2011-12 season as freshmen. Both are expected to challenge for playing time quickly and have bright collegiate futures, Dismuke said.

"The main thing we needed to do was sign talented student-athletes. I wanted to continue to increase the talent pool, so we could have more depth," Dismuke said. "I like the size and athleticism in this class, and both players have the potential to be great here."

A year ago, Dismuke brought Jesse Droemer, Curtis Reed, Wesley McClain, Bryn Flanagan and Greg Schmaus into the Cougar program. Through the team's first three fall tournaments, that class ranks as the most impactful freshman group in NCAA Division I golf in 2010-11.


KYLE PILGRIM
A native of Dallas and currently a senior at Colleyville Heritage, Pilgrim is one of the most highly recruited golfers in the state. As a junior during the 2009-10 season, he finished fourth at the Region I-5A Tournament with a two-day total of 142, including a first-round 67.

During the summer, he finished third at the AJGA Bob Estes Abilene Junior with a score of 216, including a second-round 69. Pilgrim also finished third at the Junior PGA Championship Section Qualifier - Northern Texas with a two-round total of 139, including a 68 in the first round, and added a fifth-place showing at the LJT Spring Preview.

 

 

"Kyle is extremely smart and extremely talented. He has great athleticism and great touch," Dismuke said. "He can come in and make an immediate impact in our program. I look forward to having Kyle in our program next fall."


ROMAN ROBLEDO
Robledo joined Houston as one of the most sought after high school golfers in the state. As a member of the Harlingen High South team, Robledo won three straight District 31-5A individual championships.

Entering his senior season, he won more than 20 Valley high school tournaments and was a perfect 10-0 as a junior.

During the summer, he was crowned the boys' champion at the South Texas Junior Classic for the second straight season and finished in a tie for first place at the Texas Junior Masters Tournament in July.

Robledo also earned second-place finishes at the Junior Championship Qualifier at The Woodlands, at the Texas Junior Masters at Hyatt Hill, at the Texas State Junior Championships at Horseshoe Bay Country Club and at the AJGA Houston Junior at Sweetwater Country Club.

"Roman has a great golf swing with a lot of power, and he is very sound fundamentally," Dismuke said. "He has the potential to be as good as anyone who has ever played at the University of Houston."


UP NEXT
The Cougars completed their fall season and continue individual workouts during the winter. The team opens the spring season Feb. 21-22 at the Rice Intercollegiate at Houston's Westwood Country Club.


University of Houston Golf Signees
as of 2 p.m., Nov. 15, 2010

Player           Ht.    Wt.    Cl.-Exp.*   Hometown-High School
Kyle Pilgrim     6-1    200    Fr.-HS      Dallas, Texas-Colleyville Heritage
Roman Robledo    6-1    200    Fr.-HS      Harlingen, Texas-Harlingen South

* - class in 2010-11 at Houston


KYLE PILGRIM
6-1 • 200 • Fr.-HS (in 2010-11)
Dallas, Texas-Colleyville Heritage

COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE
Played for head coach Terie Campbell... Talented all-around athlete who also competed on the basketball team. Junior (2009-10): Finished in a tie for second at the Region I-5A Tournament with a two-day total of 142, including a first-round 67, losing on the first playoff hole... Finished third at the AJGA Bob Estes Abilene Junior with a three-round score of 216... Posted a second-round 69 at that event... Earned a third-place finish at the Junior PGA Championship Section Qualifier with a score of 139, including a first-round 68... Finished fifth at the LJT Spring Preview.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 11, 1992... Son of Phil and Debbie Pilgrim.


ROMAN ROBLEDO
6-1 • 200 • Fr.-HS (in 2010-11)
Harlingen, Texas-Harlingen South

HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
Competed for head coach Larry Kruse. Junior (2009-10): Won his third straight District 31-5A individual championship... Qualified for the Class 5A State Golf Tournament the day after his mother passed away... Finished seventh at the Class 5A State Golf Tournament... Earned second-place finishes at the Junior Championship Qualifier at The Woodlands, at the Texas Junior Masters at Hyatt Hill, at the Texas State Junior Championships at Horseshoe Bay Country Club and at the AJGA Houston Junior at Sweetwater Country Club. Sophomore (2008-09): Successfully defended his District 31-5A individual championship. Freshman (2007-08): Captured the District 31-5A individual crown during his first prep season.

PERSONAL
Born Jan. 16, 1993... Son of Roman Robledo and the late Imelda Rangel Robledo.




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