2010-11 Men's News

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Bearcats Improve Significantly in Second Round of NWC Championship
Bearcats Improve Significantly in Second Round of NWC Championship

KENNEWICK, WASH. -- Willamette University improved its team score by 24 strokes on the second day of the Northwest Conference Championship Tournament in men's golf on Saturday, April 23 at the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Willamette was led by Jacob Simonson (Fr., Fairview, OR/Reynolds HS), who lowered his individual score from an 84 in the first round to a 75 in the second round.

Bearcats are Eighth after First Day of NWC Championship
Bearcats are Eighth after First Day of NWC Championship

KENNEWICK, WASH. -- Willamette University was in eighth place in the team standings as the first day ended at the Northwest Conference Men's Golf Championship Tournament on Friday, April 22 at the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Linfield College was leading the tournament with a team score of 301.

Bearcats Headed to Kennewick, Wash., for NWC Championship Tournament
Bearcats Headed to Kennewick, Wash., for NWC Championship Tournament

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's golf team will be competing at the Northwest Conference Championship Tournament this weekend in Kennewick, Wash., at the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. The first round will be held on Friday, April 22 with the second round set for Saturday, April 23. Par is 72 for the 6,935-yard course.

Willamette Finishes Sixth at Pacific Invitational
Willamette Finishes Sixth at Pacific Invitational

NORTH PLAINS, ORE. -- Willamette University finished in sixth place in the final team standings of the Pacific Spring Invitational, which concluded on Sunday, April 17 with the second round of the 36-hole tournament. The University of Puget Sound won the team title with a score of 594 for a 13-stroke margin of victory.

Bearcats are Sixth after First Day of Pacific Invitational
Bearcats are Sixth after First Day of Pacific Invitational

NORTH PLAINS, ORE. -- Willamette University was in sixth place in the team standings at the end of the first day of the Pacific Spring Invitational in men's golf on Saturday, April 16 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The tournament will conclude with the second round on Sunday, April 17.

George Fox Invitational in Men's Golf is Canceled
George Fox Invitational in Men's Golf is Canceled

NEWBERG, ORE. -- George Fox University has canceled the GFU Invitational in men's golf scheduled for Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course. Willamette was one of several teams scheduled to compete in the tournament.

Willamette Finishes Eighth at NWC Spring Classic
Willamette Finishes Eighth at NWC Spring Classic

LACEY, WASH. -- Willamette University finished the Northwest Conference Spring Classic in eighth place at the conclusion of the second round on Sunday, April 3. Linfield College won the tournament with a 36-hole team score of 625 after shooting 303 over the final 18 holes.

Willamette is Eighth after First Day of NWC Spring Classic in Men's Golf
Willamette is Eighth after First Day of NWC Spring Classic in Men's Golf

LACEY, WASH. -- The Willamette University men's golf team is in eighth place after one day of the Northwest Conference Spring Classic being held at The Links at Hawks Prairie. The University of Puget Sound was in first place with a score of 320 when play ended on Saturday, April 2 following the first 18 holes of the 36-hole event. Action is set to resume on Sunday, April 3 with the final 18 holes.

Derby is Chosen NWC Student-Athlete of the Week in Men's Golf
Derby is Chosen NWC Student-Athlete of the Week in Men's Golf

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University golfer Kyle Derby (Fr., Oakdale, CA/Oakdale HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in a dual meet against crosstown rival Corban University on March 11. Derby was Willamette's top finisher in the meet with the Warriors.

Corban Defeats Willamette in Dual Meet at Creekside
Corban Defeats Willamette in Dual Meet at Creekside

SALEM, ORE. -- Corban University defeated Willamette University in a dual meet in men's golf at the Creekside Golf Club on Friday, March 11. The Warriors achieved a team score of 308 and claimed the top five individual finishers. Willamette ended the meet with a team score of 390.

Willamette Men's Golf Team Adds Dual Meet with Corban
Willamette Men's Golf Team Adds Dual Meet with Corban

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's golf team has added a dual meet with crosstown rival Corban College on Friday, March 11. Corban will host the meet at Creekside Golf Club in Salem. Tee times are set to begin at 12:30 p.m.

Corban Wins Willamette Invitational with a Score of 293
Corban Wins Willamette Invitational with a Score of 293

BANKS, ORE. -- Corban University took first place in the team standings with a score of 293 at the Willamette Invitational in men's golf on Saturday, March 5. The meet was held at Quail Valley Golf Course.

Willamette Invitational Moves to March 5 at Quail Valley
Willamette Invitational Moves to March 5 at Quail Valley

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette Invitational in men's and women's golf has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 5 at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks, Ore. The event was originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 28 at Creekside Golf Club in Salem, Ore., but has been postponed due to the weather.

Simonson Finishes in Tie for 12th at NWC Men's Golf Fall Classic
Simonson Finishes in Tie for 12th at NWC Men's Golf Fall Classic

REDMOND, ORE. -- Jacob Simonson (Fr., Fairview, OR/Reynolds HS) from Willamette University tied for 12th in the final individual standings at the Northwest Conference Men's Golf Fall Classic, which ended on Sunday, Oct. 24 with the second round of play at Juniper Golf Course. Simonson, who was one of four golfers to card a two-day total of 163, shot 78 in the first round and 85 in the second round.

Men's Golf Completes First Round at NWC Fall Classic
Men's Golf Completes First Round at NWC Fall Classic

REDMOND, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's golf team is in eighth place after the first day of competition at the Northwest Conference Fall Classic on Saturday, Oct. 23. Jacob Simonson (Fr., Fairview, OR/Reynolds HS) is tied for fourth place after shooting a first round of 78 to lead Willamette.

Bearcats are Eighth at Whitman Invitational
Bearcats are Eighth at Whitman Invitational

WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Willamette University finished the Whitman Men's Golf Invitational in eighth place on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Wine Valley Country Club. Whitworth University won the team title by one stroke, as the Pirates recorded a two-day score of 591 to hold off Linfield College, which ended the tournament at 592.