July 21, 2008
Bova Helps United States to Win USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship
Nick Bova defeated Shunsuke Sonoda 68-77
TOKYO, JAPAN – Methodist graduate Nick Bova recently helped the United States to win the USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship in Tokyo. Bova lost his first two matches before winning the final round 68-77 over Shunsuke Sonoda. release

June 25, 2008
Former Monarch Qualifies for 2008 PGA Championship
Eric Dugas tied for sixth at the PGA Club Professional National Championship
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Former Methodist men's golfer, Eric Dugas, competed in the PGA Club Professional National Championship last weekend in Greensboro, Ga. A 2005 graduate, Dugas' tie for sixth place earned him a spot in the 2008 PGA Championship this August at Oakland Hills in Michigan. release

May 21, 2008
GCAA Announces Men's Golf Awards
Four Monarchs named All-Americans
DULUTH, GA – At the conclusion of the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Tournament, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced their All-America and All-Region teams as well as their Coach of the Year recipients. release

May 19, 2008
Golf Trophies Presented to President Hendricks
Women's head coach Vici Pate and men's head coach Steve Conley present trophies to Dr. Hendricks
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Methodist women's golf team returned from Iowa this weekend while the men's golf team returned from Georgia, both with trophies to represent their success in the NCAA Division III Championship tournaments. Vici Pate, the women's head coach, presented the Naitonal Championship trophy to Methodist University President, Dr. M. Elton Hendricks. Steve Conley, men's head coach, presented the Fourth Place trophy as well. The trophies are on display in the President's office this week before being moved to the trophy cases in the March F. Riddle Center. release

May 16, 2008
Methodist Men Finish Fourth at NCAA Championships
Junior Matt Bova led the Monarchs with a tie for 10th place
BRASELTON, GA– The Methodist men's golf team finished in fourth place at the NCAA Championship Tournament with a final score of 1203 (311-298-291-303) at the Chateau Elan Resort. St. John's University (MN) took the team championship with an 1192. release

May 15, 2008
Methodist Men Move to Third at NCAA Championships
Senior Nick Bova shot two over in round three
BRASELTON, GA– Through the first three rounds of the NCAA Championship Tournament, the Methodist men's golf team moved up two more spots to third place with a 900 (311-298-291) at the Chateau Elan Resort. St. John Fisher held on to the lead with an 893, but the Monarchs beat them by six in round three. release

May 14, 2008
Methodist Men Jump Four Spots To Fifth After Two Rounds
Junior Matt Bova tied for 29th at 152 (76-76)
BRASELTON, GA– After two round at the NCAA Championship Tournament, the Methodist men are in fifth place amongst the 35 teams with a 609 (311-298) at the Chateau Elan Resort. Leading the field is St. John Fisher at 596. After playing the Woodlands Course on Tuesday, the Monarchs played the Chateau Course on Wednesday, both par 71 courses. release

May 13, 2008
Methodist Men Tied For Ninth at NCAA Championships
Junior Jake Pleczkowski tied for 29th at five over
BRASELTON, GA– The Methodist men's golf team teed off in round one of the NCAA Championships on Tuesday. The Monarchs tied for ninth amongst the 35 teams with a 311 at the Chateau Elan Resort. Leading the field is the University of La Verne with a 291. release

May 13, 2008
Bova to Represent United States In Match Versus Japan
Bova one of 12 players selected to compete in Japan July 16-18
NORMAN, Okla. — The 12-member team has been selected for the 2008 Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship. The team - which consists of eight men and four women collegiate players - will be coached by Mike Morrow of Kent State and Barry’s Jimmy Stobs. The 33rd annual competition will be held July 16-18 at Tokyo Golf Club. release

April 20, 2008
USA South Tournament Wrap-Up
Men's golf and women's tennis win Tournament Championships
BURLINGTON, N.C.-  The USA South Athletic Conference held their annual Spring Sports Festival in Burlington, N.C. April 17-20 with Methodist sending six teams to compete. Men's golf and women's tennis took top honors with Tournament Championships on Sunday. release

April 17, 2008
USA South Announces Men's Golf Awards
Senior Nick Bova nabs Player of the Year honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for golf. A total of 17 student-athletes have been named to the teams. Methodist University's Nick Bova is chosen as the Golfer of the Year and his coach, Steve Conley, is named Coach of the Year. release

April 10, 2008
Monarchs Named to Nicklaus Watch List
Jack Nicklaus Award given to GCAA Player of the Year
NORMAN, Okla. — The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) has announced the watch lists for the 2008 Jack Nicklaus Award. The Nicklaus Award is presented to the Player of the Year in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as the NAIA. release

April 9, 2008
Bova Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receives weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

April 8, 2008
Methodist Wins Fifth Straight
Sophomore Josh Schrader finished in a tie for third
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA– The Monarchs won their fifth straight tournament this spring with a 13 stroke lead over second place Oglethorpe University. Methodist finished at 582 (292-290) while Oglethorpe was second at 595 (300-295) and Huntingdon finished third at 598 (295-303). release

March 31, 2008
Monarchs Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

March 29, 2008
Monarchs Finish First at Camp LeJeune
Senior Nick Bova won with 210 (69-66-75)
JACKSONVILLE, NC– The Monarchs finished three rounds at the Camp LeJeune Intercollegiate to finish first with a 859 (289-265-305). Ranked number one in the country, Methodist won their fourth tournament of the season. release

March 26, 2008
Bova Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receives weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced the golf athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

March 23, 2008
Monarchs Win Jekyll Island Invitational
Senior Nick Bova wins the tournament with a 211 (71-68-72)
JEKYLL ISLAND , GA – The Monarchs finished up with a 291 in round three to hold on for the top spot at the Jekyll Island Invitational on Sunday. Methodist's 871 (295-285-291) led second place Huntingdon by 15 strokes. Oglethorpe finished third with an 899. release

March 6, 2008
Methodist Ranked In Recent Golf World Poll
Women remain at the top of the NCAA Division III
NEW YORK, NY-  Golf World magazine recently released their first poll of the spring for NCAA men's and women's golf. The Methodist men and women have historically dominated Division III golf and their rankings reflect their success. release

March 5, 2008
Bova Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced the golf athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

March 5, 2008
Methodist Men Come From Behind to Win Callaway Invitational
Junior Matt Bova won the tournament in a two hole playoff
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA – The Monarchs were eight strokes behind after the first round at the Callaway Invitational, but shaved 21 strokes off on their own score from round one to round two to come from behind and win the 16 team tournament with a score of 597 (309-288). release

February 19, 2008
Methodist Wins Johnny Palmer Memorial Golf Tournament
Senior Nick Bova earns fourth career win
BADIN LAKE, NC– The Methodist University men's golf team opened the 2008 spring season on a good note with their first win of the new year. The team finished ahead of 11 other teams at Old North State Golf Club as part of the Johnny Palmer Memorial Golf Tournament. The Monarchs won with a score of 606 (299-307), ten strokes ahead of second place Newberry with a 616 (305-311). Barton finished third at 621 (309-312). release

January 30, 2008
USA South Announces Preseason Polls
Golf, lacrosse, softball, and tennis released today
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The USA South Conference office released the preseason polls today for the remaining spring sports.  Baseball was released earlier this month.  The polls are based on votes from each conference member's head coach without voting for themselves. release

October 23, 2007
Monarchs Finish Third at Oglethorpe Invitational
Senior Nick Bova finishes in a tie for ninth with a 145
GAINESVILLE, GA – The Monarchs finished in third place at Royal Lakes Country Club on Tuesday with a 582 (286-296). Guilford won the tournament with a 570 while Oglethorpe finished in second at 572. release

October 17, 2007
Methodist Men and Women Ranked at Top of Golf World Poll
Monarchs remain premier teams in NCAA Division III
NEW YORK, NY-  Golf World magazine recently released updated rankings for NCAA men's and women's golf. The Methodist men and women have historically dominated Division III golf and their top rankings reflect their success. release

October 9, 2007
Methodist Finishes In Third Place at Tom O'Briant
Devin Gee shot a team low 74 in round two to tie for 10th overall
GREENSBORO, NC – The Methodist men's golf team traveled back to Greensboro this week to compete in the Tom O'Briant Memorial. The Monarchs finished in third with a 590 (289-301). Oglethorpe took the top spot with a 579 in two rounds. release

October 3, 2007
Fletcher and Bova Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

October 2, 2007
Methodist Wins the Greensboro Invitational
Nick Bova wins his third collegiate tournament by shooting nine under par
GREENSBORO, NC – The Monarchs won their first tournament of the year on Tuesday with a fifteen stroke lead over second place Guilford at the Greensboro Invitational. The team competed at Bryan Park in Greensboro on the par 72 course. Methodist rode a nine stroke lead after day one to finish the tournament with a 579 (287-292). release

September 26, 2007
Bovas Honored as USA South Golfers of the Week
Matt and Nick Bova tied at Jack Shadwick to receive weekly honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Golfer of the Week and Rookie Golfer of the Week for each week more than half of the conference teams are active. release

September 25, 2007
Monarchs Place Second at Jack Shadwick
Bova brothers tie for eighth with 146
SENECA, SC – The Methodist men's golf team teed off Monday in their first tournament of the year at the Jack Shadwick Invitational. The Monarchs placed second amongst the 19 teams with a score of 587 (293-294), eleven strokes behind first place finisher North Greenville University with a 576. release

August 29, 2007
Golf World Releases 2007-08 Preseason Rankings
Methodist women lead the pack while the men are ranked third
NEW YORK, NY-  Golf World magazine recently published their 2007-08 College Preview Issue with the results from the preseason Coaches' Polls. The Methodist men and women have historically dominated Division III golf and the rankings reflect their success. release

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