Alex Gaugert, who now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, had a stellar undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota, where he finished in the top ten on many occasions.

He spent a year on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa after graduating in 2014.

The American is a PGA Professional at Tonto Verde Golf Club in Arizona and a caddy for Van Rooyen.

During the season, he made two appearances and competed in the Gopher Invitational as an individual.

He competed for the Gophers in the Hawkeye Invitational in the spring, finishing in 45th place with a 54-hole score of 227. (73-74-80).