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September 20, 2007 Lacey, WA – Saint Martin’s University has announced the hiring of Kris Swanson as the new head men’s golf coach. Swanson, a former athlete for the Saints, replaces Mark Jensen. “I am excited to have Kris accept the position as the new men’s golf coach. Kris brings his previous experience and knowledge as a former student athlete of what it will take to be successful at the DII level,” said Athletic Director Bob Grisham. A local product, Swanson graduated from Capital High School in 2000 and from Saints Martin’s in 2005. He is currently working as an assistant golf pro at the Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course. “I’m excited to work at my alma mater and with the golf team that I played for,” said Swanson. “I look forward to starting a new chapter in SMU golf. I’d like to get it back to where it was a few years ago, back to a strong team that has a chance to win.” Swanson will get right to work as the Saints host their home invitational starting Friday, September 21st.
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