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Four-time PSAC Coach of the Year Scott Vandegrift enters his 25th season as MU men's golf coach looking for a third consecutive trip to the NCAA East Regional Tournament.

He guided the 2007-08 squad to a second-place finish among men's teams at the PSAC Championships and a second straight trip to the NCAA East Regional. Marauder golfers picked up a team victory at the Goldey-Beacom Invitational and an individual championship at the Hal Hansen Invitational.

Vandegrift led the 2006-07 Marauders to a third-place finish in the NCAA East Regional Tournament just two years after capturing the PSAC Championship during the 2004-05 season.

Vandegrift was recently recognized by the PGA when he was inducted into the Quarter-Century Club, an honor given to those who have served as head professional at a golf course for at least 25 years.

Vandegrift saw his 2002-03 linksmen win MU's first NCAA-II East Regional title and second PSAC Tournament crown. The team was also the first in Marauder history to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. In all, the Marauders won five tournaments and finished as a runner-up three times that year.

During the 2001-02 season, MU claimed three tournament victories. The year prior, MU made its first NCAA Division II North Regional Championship appearance.

Under Vandegrift's tutelage, ace Chad Schulze made history in May 2000 by becoming the first Millersville golfer to win a major regional title (NCAA Division II North). Schulze, the 2000 PSAC Golf Athlete of the Year, went on to finish 13th in the NCAA-II National Championships -- a milestone unmatched in team history.

In 1999, Vandegrift's Marauder linksmen became the first squad in team annals to capture the PSAC team championship. Under his direction, four 'Ville golfers earned All-PSAC status and the Marauders won five tournaments during the 1999-2000 season.

Vandegrift's motivational skills, coupled with his dedication and enthusiasm, have helped the Marauders succeed both in dual competition (22-11 overall record) and in tournament play (46 victories since 1987-88). Under his direction, 20 Millersville linksmen have earned All-PSAC honors at least once.

Millersville has emerged as a conference and regional contender since 1995-96 with 36 tournament titles in that span.

In 1995 and 2000, Vandegrift guided the Marauders to the ECAC South Region Qualifier championship.

A Class A member of the Professional Golfers Association, Vandegrift has more than two decades of experience in instruction and course management. He became head professional of Crossgates Golf Club (adjacent to the MU campus) in 1994.

For seven years (1987-94), Vandegrift was employed as golf professional and manager at the Aberdeen (Md.) Proving Ground course. He was cited for outstanding service with the Department of the Army Excellence in Management Award, the Army's highest recognition. In addition, Vandegrift also received the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award for his efforts in implementing and upgrading course and facility improvements at Aberdeen.

Vandegrift also served 10 years as pro and teaching consultant at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club in southern Lancaster County.

A 1974 graduate of West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in business management, Vandegrift was a four-year varsity letterman for the Golden Rams' golf program.