Golf

Golf 2012 Game Highlights

9/17/2011 – Rutgers University Invitational
Rutgers Golf Course - Piscataway, NJ

GOLF OPENS SEASON WITH FIFTH PLACE FINISH AT RUTGERS INVITATIONAL

PISCATAWAY, NJ -- The Wilmington University golf team opened their 2011-2012 season with a fifth place showing at the Rutgers University Invitational.

The Wildcats finished fifth among 15 teams competing at the event, and were first among all Division II squads. The ‘Cats shot a three round total of 894 (295-298-301) to finish 40 strokes behind champion USC Upstate (854). St. Peter’s College was second (875), with Seton Hall University (876) in third and Fairleigh Dickinson in fourth (887). Fellow CACC member Post University placed seventh, with a total of 903.

Freshman Scott Davidson led the way for Wilmington, as he finished in 11th place, carding a 220 (77-74-69). Junior Paul Tighe tied for 21st, as he shot a 224 (73-76-75), while sophomore Andrew Baldo (69-79-78) and senior Dan Ott (76-71-79) tied for 30th, both shooting 226. Frehman Matt Di’Eleuterio finished tied for 44th place, carding a 231 (81-76-74), while junior John Perrine was tied for 51st, as he finished with a 234 (77-77-80).

Wilmington returns to action on Sunday afternoon, as they compete in the Northeast Intercollegiate Golf Championship, hosted by Post University.

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9/18/2011 – Northeast Intercollegiate Golf Championship
Timberlin Country Club - Berlin, CT

WILDCATS CLAIM NORTHEAST INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

BERLIN, CT -- Wilmington University won their second consecutive Northeast Intercollegiate Golf Championship on Tuesday afternoon. The tournament took place at the Timberlin Country Club, on a Par 72, 6,817 yard course.

The Wildcats shot a two round total of 597 (293-304), finishing eight strokes ahead of Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference rival Post University (605). Goldey-Beacom College placed third (615), while Dowling College (624) and American International College (624) rounded out the top five. There were a total of 15 schools competing at the third annual event.

Junior Paul Tighe led the way for Wilmington, as he garnered medalist honors shooting a two day total of 145 (68-77). Senior Dan Ott placed eighth, carding a two-round score of 151 (75-76). The duo of freshman Scott Davidson (76-77) and junior John Perrine (74-79) each shot a 153 and tied for 11th place. Sophomore Andrew Baldo rounded out the scoring for the Wildcats, shooting a 154 (80-74) and tied for 14th place.

Wilmington returns to action next Monday, when they travel to St. Augustine, Florida to take part in the Flagler College Invitational.

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9/27/2011 – Flagler College Invitational
The Palencia Club - St. Augustine, FL

GOLF WINS JAY JENNISON MEMORIAL CLASSIC

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- The Wilmington University Wildcats took a huge step forward in earning recognition for their program by winning the Jay Jennison Memorial Classic. The tournament was held at The Palencia Club, on the par-72, 7,071 yard course.

The Wildcats, who won their second straight invitational, following a victory at the Northeast Intercollegiate Golf Championship last week, finished first among the 15 schools participating. Wilmington shot a three round total of 881 (296-285-300) to finish 17 over par for the event. The ‘Cats were nine strokes better than the runners up, Eckerd College (890) and Wingate University. Armstrong Atlantic State University (891) and Valdosta State University tied for fourth, rounding out the top five. Host Flagler University placed sixth, shooting a three-round total of 892.

Wilmington was led by senior Dan Ott, whose three-round total of 213 (69-72-72) was good for second place. He finished 3-under par for the tournament. . Junior Paul Tighe placed fifth, shooting a 216 (71-71-74), while sophomore Andrew Baldo was tied for 13th with a 224 (78-70-76). Freshman Scott Davidson tied for 32nd place, carding a 231 (78-72-81), and junior John Perrine rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats with a 239 (85-76-78), which tied him for 66th place.

This tournament win is huge for the up-and-coming program, earning them a victory over a few nationally ranked teams including Armstrong Atlantic State (19th), Flagler (23rd), Valdosta State (27th), Rollins (35th), and Florida Tech (36th).

The Wildcats return to the course next weekend, when they travel to participate in the California University of Pennsylvania Invitational.

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10/11/2011 – Nova Southeastern University Shark Invitational
PGA Resort & Spa Champions Course - West Palm Beach, FL

GOLF PLACES EIGHTH AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN SHARK INVITATIONAL

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL -- The Wilmington University golf team placed eighth out of 14 programs at the Nova Southeastern University Shark Invitational. The invite was held at the par 72, 6,868 yard Champion Course at PGA National.

The tournament featured six teams in the most recent Golf World/Nike Golf DII Coaches’ Poll, Top-25 poll. Defending NCAA Champion and fourth-ranked Barry University (863) won the tournament, followed by #14 Nova Southeastern (877). Third-ranked Lynn University (878) placed third, while Johnson and Wales University (886) and the 22nd-ranked University of Indianapolis (888) rounded out the top five.

The Wildcats shot a three round total of 899 (299-306-294) to tie for eighth place at the 14 team event. Wilmington was led by senior Dan Ott, who tied for seventh after carding a 217 (72-75-70). Junior Paul Tighe tied for 26th, finishing with a 225 (79-73-73), while sophomore Andrew Baldo tied for 28th after shooting a 226 (72-78-76). Freshman Scott Davidson tied for 49th after carding a 231 (76-80-75), while junior John Perrine rounded out the ‘Cats with a 70th place showing after shooting a 250 (79-93-78).

Wilmington closes out their fall season on October 22-23, when they travel to take place in the California University of Pennsylvania Invitational.

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