Hall of Fame
First former FGCU golfer to win on the PGA Tour, capturing the 2010 Puerto Rico Open in his rookie season … Won by two strokes over Kris Blanks, finishing with at a then-tournament-record 19 under par … Lamely’s course-record 63 in the third round at Trump International Golf Club-Puerto Rico vaulted him into contention … Became first rookie to win on the PGA Tour since Marc Turnesa won the 2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open … Started on 10th tee in final round, and had to watch for more than two hours to see if he would win or become part of a sudden-death playoff … Prior to Lamely’s victory, the last person to tee off on No. 10 in the final round and win on the PGA Tour was Keith Clearwater at the 1987 Colonial Invitational … Earned $630,000 with his victory along with PGA TOUR playing privileges through 2012 … After his stint at FGCU, Lamely turned pro and won the Iowa Open in 2004 … Won the 2008 Waterloo Open Golf Classic, the largest golf tournament in the state ... Joined the Nationwide Tour in 2009, and won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in a playoff over Rickie Fowler … Lamely began the final round eight strokes behind the leader, but his final round of 6-under 65 was enough to force a playoff … Finished fourth on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2009 and earned his 2010 PGA Tour card … Was a member of the inaugural FGCU men’s golf team, joining as a junior in 2000-01 after transferring from McNeese State.
Derek Lamely
"What a cool honor, especially starting the golf program and wanting to leave a lasting impact for it to be a school more guys want to play for! Coach Suttie helped me try and reach my full potential playing and winning on the PGA Tour. I truly couldn't have done it without him and FGCU."
Coach Doc Suttie
"Derek Lamely was the most competitive golfer I have ever coached. He didn't know how to lose, because most times he never did. He was a great leader, and he made our team play better just to keep up with him. No one worked harder than Derek. He went on to win on the PGA Tour, which I expected him to do. In addition to this, he is a good person and he loves his relationship with Florida Gulf Coast University."
