Looking to restock their roster for the 2022-23 season, UT Permian Basin Golf has added nine new faces including eight international players.  Seven of the newcomers are on the men's side while there's two joining the women.
 
Men's Golf
Sebastian Bengtsson

From – Helsingborg, Sweden
Parents – Patrik Bengtsson and Ann-Charlotte Glans Bengtsson
Lowest Competitive Round – 68 (-4) at Kristanstad Golf Club, at Slaget Om Skane Elite.
"I am excited to pursue my goals in college golf with my new teammates and coach." - Bengtsson
"Sebastian is a big, strong, kid who will have a big advantage over the competition with his length off the tee. It will be fun to watch him develop." - Wittenbach
 
Axel Blom

From – Lomma, Sweden
Parents – Johan and Camilla Blom
Lowest Competitive Round – 68 (-5) at Slaget Om Skane Elite at the Par-73 Hinton Golf Club.
"I am excited to continue my golf journey with my new team at UTPB and take my game to the next level. I am looking forward to the new experiences and new relationships as well." - Blom
"Axel is an established tournament player that will bring maturity and reliability to our young program." - Head Coach Kyle Wittenbach
 
Kongpop Kaikaew
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From – Rayong, Thailand
Parents – Banyat and Pattama Kaikaew
Lowest 72 hole event – 73-70-71-67 (-7) at the Thailand National Camp at Grand Prix Golf Club
"I'm excited to be a part of a team I know I can make an impact on. I am looking forward to the great schedule of events we play at UTPB." - Kaikaew
"Kongpop is an established tournament player who plays on the Thailand National team and he will make an impact for us immediately. I am excited to be able to work with him." - Wittenbach
 
Thonsaeng "Nua" Nunya

From – Pattaya, Chon Buri, Thailand
Parents – Prasert and Parichart Nunya
Lowest Competitive Round – 65 (-6) Par-71 at Arrowood Golf Course in the FCG Collegiate Summer Series
"I have always dreamed of playing college golf in the states and Coach Wittenbach and UTPB have given me an amazing opportunity to fulfill that dream. I'm excited to help the team and achieve our goals at the national level." - Nunya
"Nua will help us competitively right away. He has played in many big junior events and will be a pleasure to coach." - Wittenbach
 
Frithjof Rasmussen

From – Baerum, Norway
Parents – Alf Rasmussen and Siri Astorp
Lowest Competitive Round – 67 (-5) in the Srixon Tour event at Sola Golf Club.
"I am looking forward to come and play for UTPB with new teammates and a coach who wants the team to perform at a high level. Can't wait to practice and train at great facilities with new inspiring people!" - Rasmussen
"Frithjof is a special athlete that is a part of the new wave of athletes taking over the game of golf. Along with his athleticism, his desire to be the best he can be will be a great example to his teammates." - Wittenbach
 
Kalle Svederman

From – Stockholm, Sweden
Parents – Staffan and Jenny Svederman
Lowest Competitive Round – 66 (-4) at Laholm GK Teen Tour Future
"UTPB is the perfect school for me to take me to the next level both academically and athletically in the game of golf." - Svederman
"Kalle is persistent in his desire to get better. He is a tough kid and a steady player and teammate. We expect him to do very well here at UTPB." - Wittenbach
 
Tanner Wardlaw

From – Dripping Springs, Texas
Parents – Chris and Rynda Wardlaw
Lowest Competitive Round – 68 (-4) one round in the Legends – Bluebonnet Championship and one in the Legends – Collegiate Preview
"I am very excited to represent UTPB and this new program led by Coach Wittenbach. I am happy to stay in my home state of Texas to play collegiate golf and have year-round weather to practice and play in." - Wardlaw
"Tanner has the athleticism and the desire to be a great player. He is the type of kid any coach would want to coach and I expect him to adjust quickly to the nuances of collegiate golf." - Wittenbach
 
Women's Golf
Arnie Taguines

From – Paranaque City, Philippines
Parents – Hennezy Pulido and Nicole Taguines-Pulido
Lowest Competitive Round – 70 (-2) at the Manila Southwoods Junior Golf Championship in 2019
"I am excited to be a part of the UTPB Women's Golf Program under the tutelage of Coach Wittenbach. With his leadership, I am looking forward to hitting the course with my teammates and bringing pride to UTPB in our upcoming season." - Taguines
"Arnie's dedication to the game and her determination to succeed will set her apart right away. She will fit our team culture very well." - Wittenbach
 
Eugenie Varet

From – Maule, France
Parents – Vincent and Severine Varet
Lowest Competitive Round – 68 (-4) at Lesigny Reveillon in France.
"I am so excited to join a promising young team!" - Varet
"Eugenie is a powerful player and will set a new standard of athleticism for our program. We are excited to have her join us." - Wittenbach
 
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