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Men’s golf swings into conference championships

Elisabeth Ruggiero May 9, 2024

For the first time in 20 years, the men's golf team has finished in the top three at the Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) championships this past weekend. The golf team sent five players, and...

Men’s golf wins first tournament in over a decade

Medin Sehic April 18, 2024

The men's golf season is well underway, and the team has had a great season, placing in the top half in most of their tournaments. One historic moment so far is the team winning their first tournament...

Women’s golf swings to take back the night in preparation for fall season

Elisabeth Ruggiero April 11, 2024

The women's golf team is in full swing for their spring season. On April 19, the team will head to Millikin University to not only participate in a spring golf tournament but also the coveted Take Back...

Golf programs start the spring season on par

Timothy Wallis March 14, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, the men’s and women’s golf teams started their spring seasons by competing in the Music City Shootout in Joelton, Tenn. The men's team finished in sixth place, while the women’s...

Putting in the work: women’s golf team gets second place in CCIW Tournament

Medin Sehic October 19, 2023

This year the women’s golf team placed second in the CCIW championship for the second time in the past two years. Many of the players believe the season’s success comes from having strong connections...

The Augustana Women’s Golf team huddled together at a meet. Photo courtesy of Augie Athletics.

Women’s golf takes second at Lady Grizzly Invitational

Bibhu Lamichhane May 4, 2023

The Augustana College women's golf team competed in the Lady Grizzly Invitational at Franklin College April 22 and 23. They came in second place, marking a successful weekend for the team. The team had...

Sophomore Dan Ford finishes a drive down the fairway during the Vikings Match at Highland Springs on April 4, 2022. The Vikings sat in the middle of placements for the match.

The golf team perseveres through the unpredictable spring weather

Jannae Mehaffey April 21, 2022

The men’s and women's golf teams have had their spring season compromised due to the unpredictable Midwest weather recently. Although they have not been able to play outside as much as they have in previous...

Junior Grace Loverde takes a swing during competition last year. Photo credits belong to the Augustana Athletic Department.

Women’s golf makes history

Jannae Mehaffey October 11, 2021

The women’s golf team has broken numerous school records and had an incredible start to their season, coming in first place in their first three tournaments.  Senior Rylie Schurter said she is very...

Augie Talks: Hunter Love

Augie Talks: Hunter Love

Jannae Mehaffey October 30, 2020

Q: What made you decide to join the golf team at Augustana? A: I played all throughout high school, and I figured I might as well enjoy it while it lasts and enjoy these last four years of playing. And...

XC and golf have alternative competitions

XC and golf have alternative competitions

Nick Gainey September 24, 2020

Even though fall sports have been put on hold by COVID-19, not all is lost for some Augustana sports teams. Cross country and women’s golf have made the most of the pandemic by finding alternative forms...

Women’s golf gears up for spring season

April 2, 2017

The Augustana women’s golf team is gearing up for their spring season. They have resumed normal practices after the off season between their fall and spring seasons, and the team is ready and excited....

Junior Samantha Barlage chips a ball out of the sand trap and onto the green. Barlage’s average score of 88.5 is leading the team as they go into the CCIW tournament Oct. 2 through 4.
Photo by Andrew Skalak.

Women’s golf conference play preview

October 1, 2014

Perspective and optimism are the two keys to success for the women’s golf team as they gear up for  the CCIW Championships, said captain Kaitlyn Czerwonka and junior Caitlin Doherty. This is the team’s...

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