Van Sickle Wins '09 Byron Nelson Award

MILWAUKEE – Mike Van Sickle has been named recipient of the 2009 Byron Nelson Award presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon, it was announced Thursday at the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Van Sickle, a recent Marquette University graduate, edged four other finalists for the prestigious honor.

A Nelson Award candidate must be a graduating senior and the selection committee considers equally a nominee’s entire collegiate academic and golf career and his character and integrity while in college. Particular consideration will be given to a nominee’s good citizenship, as portrayed by legendary golfer Byron Nelson.

In addition to Van Sickle, this year’s finalists were joins Peter Malnati of Missouri, South Dakota State’s Trent Peterson, Cameron Tringale of Georgia Tech and Matthew Van Zandt of Texas A&M.

Click here to read the complete press release on GoMarquette.com.

VIDEO: WGN Lexus Long Drive

This video featuring Mike Van Sickle is from this week's "Lexus Long Drive," a weekly segment on Chicago's very own WGN -- a superstation that millions of cable viewers nationwide can see.

The interview took place May 18 at Conway Farms, site of this year's Western Amateur.

Link to video: http://www.wgntv.com/sports/lexuslongdrive/

D'Amato: 'Van Sickle maps out summer plans'

Gary D'Amato of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently spoke with Marquette University graduate Mike Van Sickle. The article (published May 21, 2009), also ran in the American Chronicle.

In the piece, Van Sickle details his plans to turn professional at the end of summer, as he plans to play in a number of prestigious amateur events in 2009. In addition, Van Sickle has inquired about the possibility of receiving an exemption to play in a few PGA Tour events, including the U.S. Bank Championship held annually at Brown Deer in Milwaukee.

Next up for Van Sickle, the Palmer Cup.

Link to article: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/45806932.html

Van Sickle Named MU's 'Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete'

Mike Van Sickle was named the male recipient of the Ralph H. Metcalfe Senior Outstanding Student-Athlete award Friday, given annually to the top senior student-athlete at Marquette.

The announcement was made at last night's Senior Athletics Awards Banquet. Van Sickle beat out men's basketball all-American Jerel McNeal, who also became MU's all-time leading scorer in 2008-09.

Click here for the official press release on the announcement.

Photo Gallery: NCAA Central Regional

Photos from the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Central Regional are now available on GoMarquette.com. Click here to view.

A first-round recap is also available.

VIDEO: "Time Warner Sports 32 Weekly"

Check out this feature, which aired this past Tuesday on the local Time Warner Cable sports channel during "Sports32 Weekly."

AUDIO: Golfweek previews NCAA Central Regional

Golfweek breaks down each of the NCAA Regional tournaments this week on Golfweek.com. Check out "In-depth: Men's regionals," and also listen to the Central Regional podcast, featuring Asher Wildman and Lance Ringler, by clicking on the play button below.

Pic of first pitch at Miller Park

Mike Van Sickle's first pitch at Miller Park this past Friday looked like it caught the outside corner. It came in front of 42, 045 fans who were there to watch the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs, and "American Idol" sensation Danny Gokey, who performed the national anthem.

Below is a photo of the first pitch courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers ...

VIDEO: "This is SportsTime" with MUTV

Marquette University's student-run television station MUTV was out last week to film a couple of videos with classmate Mike Van Sickle. These were promos for their show "SportsTime." This video with sports anchor Brad Galli was filmed on campus on top of the Al McGuire Center. Check it out ...

VIDEO: Fox 6 news feature with Tom Pipines

Mike Van Sickle was recently profiled by Tom Pipines of the local Fox affiliate in Milwaukee, WITI-TV 6.

Click here to view the video, which ran May 5, or click on the thumbnail image below...