William McCaughan Class: Junior Hometown: Key Biscayne, FL High School: Christopher Columbus Birthdate: 07/12/1982 Experience: 2nd year

Joined the Irish golf squad in the fall after a strong performance in the fall Campus Championship ... did not play in any fall events ... worked on his consistency in the fall ... has solid golf skills that he needs to build confidence in for the coming seasons ... working hard in the off-season to improve all aspects of his game.

SOPHOMORE YEAR (Fall of ‘01):

Did not appear in any fall tournaments for the Irish ... got his opportunity to make the Notre Dame golf team after finishing seventh in the annual fall Campus Championship with a 72-hole total of 304 (79-74-76-75) at the Warren Golf Course.

PREP AND PERSONAL:

A three-year letterwinner at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Fla. ... served as co-captain of the team during his senior year ... helped team to state championship in 2000 and a runner-up spot in 1999 ...team was Greater Miami Athletic League champion in both those seasons ... full name is William P. McCaughan, Jr. ... son of William and Joan McCaughan ... father is a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame and his uncle James McCaughan is a 1972 grad ... cousin Stephanie Van Hoff is a high jumper on the Notre Dame women’s track team ... born July 12, 1982 in Miami, Fla. ... finance major in the Mendoza College of Business.