BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State University Billings head golf coach Jeff Allen, has announced the signing of Dawson Strobel from Tekoa, Washington. The Junior College transfer comes from North Idaho College and will look to make an immediate impact.
 
Dawson Strobel
Tekoa, WA-North Idaho College
6'1"-Right-handed
Intended Major: General Studies
 
Strobel is the second recruit coach Allen has landed for the 2020-21 year joining Liam O'Halloran. In his first year at NIC, Strobel was the top golfer for the college and tied for first place in the Spokane, WA Northwest Athletic Conference league match. He shot a two day combined total of 146. In addition he was named team captain in 2019 and is again for the upcoming 2020 season. He has seven top 10 finishes, four in the top five and a low round score of 68.
 
In high school Strobel was a multi-sport athlete competing in golf, football, cross country and basketball. A decorated golfer coming out of high school, he was named All-league all four years, team captain his sophomore through senior years, Player of the Year his junior and senior seasons and an honor roll student all four years. He boasts two second place finishes at the state tournament and one fourth place.  
 
Allen on Strobel: "Dawson is a talented player that will bring a lot of tournament experience to our team. He has had two quality years at NIC and has been a key part of their success. Dawson is a very nice young man which the character and personality to help build on the culture of our program. He also has a lot of game. He has ownership of his golf swing, knows the shots he likes to hit and plays to his strengths especially under pressure. He comes from the Northwest and is familiar to the style of courses we play in the GNAC. We will have a veteran team next year and Dawson's attributes will fit very nicely with our group. I am very excited for him to be a 'Jacket".
 
Strobel and choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB because it is a great school in a great area. I am excited to be given the opportunity to represent the Yellowjackets, my home town and NIC as I finish my career."