June 26, 2006

VERONA, N.Y. -- Wake Forest men's golf coach Jerry Haas tied for 12th here Sunday at the National Club Pro Championship, earning him a spot in the PGA Championship in August at Medinah Country Club near Chicago.

Haas, who just completed his ninth season as the Deacon head coach, shot a 71-73-68-73--285 (-3) at the par 72 course. Haas also picked up a check for $9,000. There were 312 competing in the event, with the top 20 finishers earning a spot in the field at the PGA Championship.

The event, which began in 1968, has produced previous champions such as Sam Snead, Bob Rosburg, Don Massengale, Larry Gilbert and Bruce Fleisher.

Ron Philo Jr., the brother of former Wake Forest women's golf standout and current LPGA star Laura Diaz, finished first in the event.