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Wayland Baptist University Athletics

2015-16 Men's Golf Roster

Ian Ansett

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prev School Milnerton HS

Biography

Parent/Guardian: David Ansett

2013-14 at WBU: Finished second at the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament to help lead the Pioneers to their first-ever conference championship…shot a career-best 66, tied for the third lowest single round in program history, at Tangleridge Golf Club…shot 68s at Lincoln Park and Hawks Creek Golf Club…named NAIA and PING 1st Team All-American

2012-13 at WBU: NAIA All-Freshman Team…SAC Co-Freshman of the Year…finished in 7th at the SAC Championship, helping team to a second-place finish…led the field in the final round with a score of 68 at the Chaps Fall Classic…finished 11th at the NAIA Contender

High School: Lettered in golf 5 years at Milnerton High School…made the Western Province U18 team…member of high school championship teams in 2009 and 2010..won the Western Province junior championship

College: All-freshman team 2013, 1st-team All-American in 2014, and 3rd-team All-American in 2015.
Why did you choose to come to Wayland? I heard it was an excellent college and the golf program was good.

How did you get started playing golf and how old were you? My father is a golf professional and through him I began to play golf.

What has been your proudest athletic achievement to date? Winning the Western Province Junior Championship.

What do you feel like you bring your team, both athletically and personally? Good spiritual leadership. Athletically I can help my teammates from my experiences.

What are your goals for the future after college? I would like to get my tour card on the Sunshine Tour and hopefully end up owning my own business.

Favorite Teammate: Everybody

Favorite Athlete: Jordan Spieth

Hobbies: Days of Our Lives

Favorite Actor: Mr. Bean

Favorite Musician: Fetty Wap

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Freshman

    6'0" 150 lbs
  • 2013-14Sophomore

    6'0" 150 lbs
  • 2014-15Junior

    6'0" 150 lbs
  • 2015-16Senior

    0 lbs

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