Bronco men’s golf team hands the reigns to new head coach

The Boise State men’s golf team takes aim at a Western Athletic Conference title after an eventful offseason. This past summer, Kevin Burton, a Boise native, was hired as the new head coach of the Broncos, and he is excited about the opportunity. The team will also have another local product this season, with the signing of Meridian High graduate, Kyle Daniell-Gustin.

Kevin Burton is arguably the most successful golfer to ever come out of the Treasure Valley, and looks to add the Broncos to his list of successes. Burton has been a player on a number of professional tours, including the PGA Tour, Australian PGA Tour, and Nike PGA Tour.

He is a three-time winner of the Rocky Mountain Section Player of the Year (2002, 2003, and 2004). Burton is also a multiple winner of the Western Club Professional Championship and the Idaho Open.

Burton, a long time professional, has been employed at numerous golf courses, including local courses Banbury, Pierce Park Greens, and Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

The signing of Kyle Daniell-Gustin on Aug. 5, will make the Broncos a stronger team, said Burton. Daniell-Gustin transfers to Boise State from Walla Walla Community College, where he experienced much success. During his time at Walla Walla, Kyle was the winner of seven tournaments, with 17 top-three finishes. He was also the team captain and team MVP.

With new faces surrounding the program, the Broncos will gladly welcome back senior Graham DeLaet. The Canadian native is an accomplished golfer at Boise State. DeLaet is a two-time All-WAC honoree, as well as being named WAC freshman of the year.

DeLaet added to his resume this past summer with a second place showing in the TELUS Edmonton Open, a professional event on the Canadian Tour. DeLaet was one of only two amateurs in a field of 69 golfers.

The Broncos will begin their season on Sept. 10, when they travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., to compete in the Falcon Invitational. The team’s first tournament in Boise is the weekend of Oct. 10, in the Bronco Invitational.

Shawn Ashby / Sports Writer

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