DENVER - University of Denver men's golf head coach Eric Hoos announced today that the Ole Ramsnes, C.J. Kim, Chun-Ji Kim, and Oskar Arvidsson signed national letters of intent to play for the Pioneers beginning next season.

"This is by far the best recruiting class coming in since I've joined the Pioneers," Hoos said. "I am very excited to have these four very talented and experienced players joining the DU family next season because I truly believe that they will help bring our program to the next level."

From Norway, Ramsnes brings with him success in both national and international tournaments. His most recent accomplishments include first place wins in the Norwegian Championship for Boys and the Norwegian Team Championship for Men in Norway. Internationally, he tied for ninth place in French Boys, placed 14th in World Team Championship for Boys and 13th in European Team Championship for Boys among placing in many other tournaments across Europe.

Joining the Pioneers from Chandler, Ariz. are twin brothers C.J. Kim and Chun-Ji Kim, who bring with them a great deal of success and tournament experience. Currently, C.J. Kim ranks 54th and Chun-Ji Kim ranks 138th by Golfweek/Sagarin's Junior Boys Rankings.

Most recently, the brothers helped the Chandler Hamilton High School boys' golf team win its fifth-consecutive 5A-I boys state championship. C.J. Kim became a two-time champion, winning the individual title by one shot and serving as the only player to finish under par at 1-under-par 143. During his final season, C.J. also won first place in the Dobson Classic, Bart Granger Memorial and the Super-Regional.

Borther Chun-Ji Kim placed first in AJGA Heather Farr Classic Qualifying and in FCWT ASU Open in 2007 as well as placing second at FCWT Wigwam Open and first at AJGA I.R.I Srixon/Mixed Team Championship and Chandler City Invitational in 2008.

Completing the list of incoming recruits is a top recruit from Sweden. In 2009, Arvidsson captured 16 tournament stars, four top-5 finishes, six top-10 finishes and nine top-20 finishes. He placed second in the Skandia Tour Elite Boys and Sotenas Junior Open, and also represented the Swedish National Team at the French Boys International and the Spirit Invitational.

Ole Ramsnes

Before Denver: In 2007 was awarded first place in Norway for Titleist Tour Notteroy GK, Titleist Tour Varvik GK, Titleist Tour OoM and Norwegian Team Championship • placed second in Norwegian Team Championship, and tied for seventh in the Norwegian Championship • internationally was awarded sixth place in European Team Championship, first in Canadian Junior Challenge teams, 15th in Canadian Junior Challenge individual, and tied for 28th in English Boys • in 2008 finished first at the Titleist Tour Tosby GK, Titleist Tour Alesund GK, Norwegian Team Championship • won second in Titleist Tour OoM and Norwegian Team Championship and sixth in P4 Tour Tyrifjorden GK • internationally in 2008 placed 32nd among French Boys • in 2009 placed first in the Norwegian Championship for Boys and Norwegian Team Championship for Men •  placed 11th in the Norwegian Championship for Men • internationally tied for ninth in French Boys, tied for 11th at Harder German Junior Masters, tied for 22nd in English Boys, tied for 27th in German Boys, 14th in World Team Championship for Boys and 13th in European Team Championship for Boys • involved in Stavanger Golf Club and the Norwegian Golf Federation.

Personal: Born May 15, 1991 in Stavanger, Norway • son of Grete Berge and Lief Ramsnes • has two sisters, Camilla and Ida • chose Denver because of the strong golf program and strong academic program • enjoys playing soccer • hopes to graduate from DU and then make it to the PGA Tour or European Tour • plans to major in economics.

C.J. Kim

Before Denver: In 2008 won first place in 5A State Championship for Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. • in 2009 won first place in Dobson Classic, Bart Granger Memorial, Super-Regional and 5A State Championship • has a fourth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do for 4Poom to 4Dan.

Personal: Born April 28, 1991 in Ulsan, South Korea • son of Kyung Hee and Tae Nam • has a twin brother, Chun-Ji • chose Denver due to the great coaching staff • enjoys Tae Kwon Do, listening to music, lifting weights and fishing • involved in the Korean Club and Paint-A-Thon • hopes to become a PGA professional golfer.

Chun-Ji Kim

Before Denver: Placed first in AJGA Heather Farr Classic Qualifying and first in FCWT ASU Open in 2007 • placed second at FCWT Wigwam Open and first at AJGA I.R.I Srixon/Mixed Team Championship and Chandler City Invitational in 2008 • has a fourth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do for 4Poom to 4Dan.

Personal: Born April 28, 1991 in Ulsan, South Korea • son of Kyung Hee and Tae Nam • has a twin brother, C.J. • chose Denver because of the great coaches • enjoys Tae Kwon Do, fishing, lifting weights and listening to music • participates in Korean Club, Can Food Drive and Paint-A-Thon • hopes to become a PGA professional golfer • intends on majoring in theater, film or business.

Oskar Arvidsson

Before Denver: In 2009 captured 16 tournament stars, four top-5 finishes, six top-10 finishes and nine top-20 finishes • placed second in Skandia Tour Elite Boys • sevenths place Harder Garman Junior Masters • fourth place Junior Masters • fifth place JSM Match Play Boys • seventh place Oijared Junior Open • second place Sotenas Junior Open • represented the Swedish National Team in 2009 at the French Boys International and the Spirit Invitational • plays for Gullbringa G&CC in Sweden and has played for the national team as well.

Personal: Born June 2, 1991 in Gothenburg, Sweden • son of Lena and Bengt Arvidsson • has one brother, Jakob, and one sister, Annie • chose Denver because he liked the city, the campus and the great coaching staff • was also recruited by Texas Tech • enjoys spending time with friends • hopes to play as a professional golfer and play in the United States and Europe • intends to major in construction management.

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