University of Tennessee Athletics
2015 @Vol_Golf Signing Day
November 13, 2014 | Men's Golf
Nicklas Mattner 
Nolan Ray 
Hugo Bernard
The Tennessee men's golf program started building its 2015 signing class this week, as head coach Jim Kelson announced Thursday that Nolan Ray, Nicklas Mattner and Hugo Bernard all signed National Letters of Intent to attend the University of Tennessee and play for the Volunteers in the 2015-16 season.
"We are pleased to announce the signing of these newcomers to our men's golf program," Kelson said. "All three of these players possess the ability to become all-conference type players for us."
Ray was named to the 2014 AJGA HP Scholastic Team and hails from Brentwood. Mattner was a member of the 2014 German National Team and is from Braunschweig, Germany. Bernard is the 2013 Quebec Amateur Champion and is from Montreal, Canada.
"The one factor that stands out about this class is how excited each of these players are about becoming a Tennessee Volunteer," added Kelson. "All three players will undoubtedly play an integral role in our team's quest to become one of the top programs in the SEC."
All three signees plan to enroll at UT in the fall.
NICKLAS MATTNER
The native of Braunschweig, Germany is the champion of the 2014 German Boys International after posting a final round 66. He also finished as the runner up in the 2013 German Junior Amateur. Mattner tied for eighth at the 2014 Slovenian International Men's Championship as well as a third place finish at the 2014 Austrian International Junior Championship. He was a member of the 2014 German Junior National Team.
NOLAN RAY
The Brentwood native was named to the 2014 AJGA HP Scholastic Team. Ray qualified for the US Junior in 2012. He finished 12th at the 2014 Tennessee State open, as well as T-29 at the 2014 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions. Ray finished in a tie for 32nd place at the 2014 US Western Junior Championship after a course record breaking 67 in the final round.
HUGO BERNARD
The native of Montreal, Canada set a tournament record (-17) at the 2014 Junior Provincial of Quebec. Bernard was the 2013 Quebec Amateur Champion as well as being second in the 2013 Canada Junior Order of Merit. He was a part of the 2013 Development Team of Canada.
"We are elated that these young men have decided to join our program," said Kelson. "We really liked all three players, their abilities and desires, and perhaps most importantly, their parents. They all come from terrific stock. I know this group will become successful."
Volunteer fans can continue to keep up with the team by following @Vol_Golf on Twitter.
