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    Sam Jandel
    Sam Jandel
    Class:
    RS Freshman

    Hometown:
    Dayton, Ohio

    High School:
    Chaminade-Julienne

    AT ILLINOIS
    2009-10: Used season as a redshirt

    High School:
    Won the state title by eight strokes in 2009 and placed third in 2008 • Chamiade-Julliene placed second in the state both of those seasons • Won 35 individual tournament titles in high school • Won the AJGA Nationwide tournament and placed third in the AJGA Midwest Junior Players Championship • Placed third in Junior World Tournament • Low career round was at NCR Country Club • Four-time all-area • Three-time first team All-state.

    Personal:
    Born Feb. 4, 1991. Son of Tom and Cyd Jandel • Sister Emma also won the Ohio State golf championship • Plans to major in business.

    Getting to know Sam Jandel:
    Favorite athlete: Lebron James • Favorite restaurant on campus: Jimmy John's • Nickname: Jandy • Favorite food: Pizza • Favorite TV Show: King of the Hill • Favorite Musical Group: Dave Matthews Band • Favorite Movie: Tin Cup • How I started playing golf: Going to the course when I was little with my dad • If I could visit any place in the world it would be: Scotland/Home of Golf • Secret talent: I can pitch a baseball 88 MPH.


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