MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho men's golf coach David Nuhn wrapped up his first signing class with two high schoolers from Oregon and one from British Columbia.
 
"Overall," he said, "I'm extremely pleased with the class of 2017 I have assembled. They are passionate, self-motivated, and extremely hard-working guys who will help elevate this team from the moment they step foot on campus next fall. They all possess the skills to do that."
 
Joining the Vandals from Oregon are Cole Chrisman (Bend) and Nick Timm (Portland). Adam Veenstra comes from Smithers, B.C.
 
Chrisman will graduate from Summit High School where he was a two-time all-state choice and a three-time all-conference selection. He is ranked second in the Class of 2017. He also played soccer and ran cross country. He comes to Idaho with a Vandal legacy – his grandfather played baseball at Idaho.
 
"Cole comes from a very strong golf family," said Nuhn, noting Chrisman's father played collegiately for the University of Oregon. "I look forward to the consistency I believe he will have while at Idaho. He will push the upperclassmen right away to play in the starting lineup. With his extensive competitive experiences, he should contend from day one."
 
Timm also has an Idaho legacy with a grandfather on the Vandal basketball team and an uncle who played football here. He graduates from Jesuit High School. He was fifth at the state tournament as a junior and was a first-team all-state and all-metro selection. He also played on Oregon's Hogan Cup team and represented Oregon at the Junior Worlds in addition to winning the Pumpkin Ridge Junior Championship.
 
"Nick is a great golfer but an even better athlete," Nuhn said. "He knows all about hard work and, I believe, will make an instant impact with his positive energy. He has a tremendous upside and I'm excited for his progression here.
 
"He's a fourth generation Vandal so he should be right at home in Moscow."
 
Veenstra graduated from Shawnigan Lake where he also played hockey, volleyball and basketball. He was his golf team's captain and had a 71.9 scoring average.
 
"I'm excited I got the opportunity to discuss Idaho with Adam during his decision-making period," Nuhn said. "We have a rich history of getting some of the best junior golfers in Canada and Adam is no exception. I look forward to his development. He has a great work ethic, solid fundamentals, and excels in the classroom."