May 16, 2006

Methodist wins USA South Sportsmanship Award for Baseball and Men's Golf
Teams selected for courteous play and good attitudes

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - During the 2004-2005 academic year the USA South Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee instituted a Conference-wide Sportsmanship Award. Today the USA South is pleased to announce the Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2006 spring sports season.  Methodist College has been chosen for baseball and golf. release

May 12, 2006
Monarchs collect GCAA awards
Horton and Bova named PING All-Americans; Schneider a second team selection and a Cleveland All-American Scholar
LINCOLN, NE – The Golf Coaches Association of America today announced the 2005-06 student-athlete and coaches awards for Division III Men's Collegiate Golf. Winners were recognized at the GCAA Division III Awards Banquet held in Lincoln, NE. release

May 11, 2006
Monarchs finish in third place at the National Championship
Nick Bova and Adam Horton finish tied for fifth overall
LINCOLN, NE-  The Monarch Men's Golf team was consistent, steady, and dominant for most of the 2006 season.  They took that strategy all the way to Lincoln, Nebraska in search of their first national title since 1999.  The Monarchs fell just short, finishing third with a score of 1210. release


 

May 10, 2006
Monarchs remain in fifth place after third round of the National Championship
Monarchs trail leader Nebraska Wesleyan by 15; Nick Bova shoots a 72 to climb to seventh overall
LINCOLN, NE-  The Monarch Men's Golf team continued their consistent and steady play Wednesday in the third round of the national championship.  They shot a 302, following Tuesday's 300 and Monday's 303.  The three day total of 905 keeps Methodist in fifth place, trailing by fifteen strokes going into Thursday's final round. release  
 

May 9, 2006
Men's Golf drops to fifth during second round of the National Championship
Monarchs trail leader Guilford by seven strokes; Bova and Horton lead Methodist at +7 and +8
LINCOLN, NE-  The Monarch Men's Golf team shot a consistent and steady 300 on day two of the national championship.  Despite improving from Monday's 303, Methodist fell three spots into fifth.  They trail leader Guilford College by eight strokes. release


 

May 8, 2006
Men's Golf in second after the first round of the NCAA Championship
Monarchs trail Guilford by four strokes; Bova and Horton tied for tenth individually
LINCOLN, NE-  After the first round at the NCAA Men's Golf Championship, the Monarchs find themselves in a familiar position, second place.  Ranked as the #2 team in the nation for much of the year, the Monarchs trail #1 seeded Guilford College by four strokes. release

 

May 2, 2006
Golf teams to compete for the Walnut and Bronze
Women try for nineteenth national title; men go for number ten
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  This weekend the 2005-06 school year will be over for most Methodist students.  For the men's and women's golf teams who will compete in the national tournament next week, the year is just getting underway. release

April 16, 2006

Twelve Methodist athletes named to all-tournament teams
Jessica Hutzul named softball MVP; Adam Horton men's golf medalist

BURLINGTON, NC-  Twelve Methodist athletes earned recognition on USA South All-Tournament teams this past weekend at the Spring Sports Festival in Burlington, NC.  Adam Horton led his golf team to the Conference title shooting a 145 winning the medalist honors.  Pitcher Jessica Hutzul led the 38-6 Monarchs to the Tournament championship and was named the Most Valuable Player. release  

 

April 16, 2006

Methodist competes for six tournament championships in first ever Spring Sports Festival
Softball and Men's Golf teams win titles; Tennis teams fall in finals

BURLINGTON, NC- Methodist College entered the first ever USA South Spring Sports festival this past weekend in Burlington, North Carolina with the high hopes of going six for six.  That is, winning conference tournament championships in all six spring sports- baseball, softball, lacrosse, men's golf, and men's and women's tennis- offered by the USA South

Conference. release 

April 11, 2006
Monarch golfers dominate USA South awards
Horton named player of the year; Conley coach of the year
The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for golf. A total of 14 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams for golf. Adam Horton of Methodist College was chosen Player of the Year and Steve Conley from Methodist is the Coach of the Year.  Nick Bova and Cory Schneider were also named to the first team.  Brant Dixon made the second team. release

 

April 10, 2006
Monarch men win Emory Invitational
Nick Bova records his first collegiate win
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – The Methodist men's golf team ended the regular season on a great note with a win at the Emory Invitational at Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club (Par 72- 6,852 yds) in Stone Mountain, GA.  Methodist shot a 590 to win their fourth tournament of the 2005-06 season. release


 

April 9, 2006
Monarch men lead after first round of Emory Invitational
Nick Bova's 72 is tied for the lead
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – The Methodist men's golf team is in the lead after the first round of the Emory Invitational at Smoke Rise Golf and C.C. in Stone Mountain, GA.  Methodist shot a 300 to lead Huntingdon (301), Oglethorpe (301), Emory (305), CNU (307), Rhodes (307), and Guilford (309). release


 

April 3, 2006
Monarchs fall short on Sunday at Camp Lejune
Horton ties for fourth to lead Methodist
CAMP LEJUNE, NC – A blistering Saturday had the Methodist Monarchs men's golf team in contention for a victory on Sunday in the Marine Corps Tournament held at the Gold and Scarlet Courses in Camp Lejune, NC. release

 

March 28, 2006
Monarchs storm back to win Jekyll Island Invite
Horton wins fifth individual title
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – After trailing by five strokes after the first round of competition at the Jekyll Island Invite, the Monarchs men's golf team came back to take home the tournament championship.  Adam Horton also took home his fifth individual title shooting a 5 under par 211.  Twenty four teams competed in the tournament at the Oleander, a par 72, 6521 yard course.  release 

 

March 25, 2006
Monarchs finish first round in fourth place at Jekyll Island
Horton shoots a 69 to lead Methodist
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – With the first of three rounds completed in the Jekyll Island Invitational, the Monarchs find themselves only five strokes off the lead.  Otterbein (282) leads the twenty-four team field and is followed by Oglethorpe (285), Huntingdon (286), Methodist (287), LaGrange (291), Greensboro (298), and Christopher Newport (299).  Adam Horton had the low Monarch score on day one shooting a 69 on the par 72 Oleander Golf Course. release

 

March 7, 2006
Monarchs finish third at Callaway Collegiate with a 607
Horton, Schneider post top Methodist scores at 151
CALLAWAY GARDENS, Ga. – After finishing the first round in second place on Monday, the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team slipped to a final finish of third on Tuesday at the Callaway Collegiate at Callaway Gardens. Methodist shot a second round score of 306 to finish third with a 607. The Monarchs, the second-ranked team in Division III, finished 11 strokes behind Huntingdon and 13 strokes behind winner Oglethorpe. Individually, Adam Horton (78-73) and Cory Schneider (72-79) both shot 151 for the top scores for Methodist. release
 

March 6, 2006
Monarchs second after first round of Callaway Collegiate
Methodist trails Oglethorpe by eight strokes; Schneider, Bova tied for second
CALLAWAY GARDENS, Ga. – Fresh off winning their opening tournament of the 2006 season, the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team is currently second overall following the first round of the Callaway Collegiate on Monday. The Monarchs, ranked second nationally in Division III, shot an opening round 301 to trail leader Oglethorpe by eight strokes. Individually, Methodist’s Cory Schneider and Nick Bova are both tied for second after shooting even-par 72 in the first round. release
 

February 28, 2006
Monarchs win Pine Needles Invitational by one stroke over Pfeiffer
Horton, Schneider finish tied for fourth with a 148
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch men’s golf team opened its 2006 season in fine fashion on Tuesday, winning its opening tournament of the spring. The Monarchs overcame a three stroke deficit on Monday to win the Pine Needles Invitational by one stroke at the Pine Needles Lodge. Methodist shot a 299 on Tuesday to finish with a two-round total of 599 to win the 18-team tournament field. Individually for the Monarchs, Adam Horton (75-73) and Cory Schneider (73-75) finished tied for fourth overall with a 148. release
 

February 27, 2006
Monarchs currently second after first round of the Pine Needles Invitational
Schneider has the top Methodist score with a 73
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch men’s golf team opened its 2006 season on Monday with a strong showing in the first round of the Pine Needles Invitational at Pine Needles Lodge. After the first round, Methodist is in a solid second place with a 300 on the Par-71, 7,000-yard course. The Monarchs, ranked second nationally in Division III, trail host Pfeiffer by three strokes. Individually, Cory Schneider had the top Methodist score with a two-over-par 73. release
 

February 3, 2006
Methodist picked first in USA South preseason men’s golf poll
Monarchs open 2006 season at the Pine Needles Invitational
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2006 preseason poll for men’s golf on Wednesday, and the Methodist Monarchs were selected as the preseason favorite in the seven-team race. Methodist, the second-ranked team in the nation in Division III, received 36 points and six first-place votes, out-distancing second place Greensboro with 31 points and one first-place vote. Methodist kicks off the 2006 season at the Pine Needles Invitational in Southern Pines, N.C., on Feb. 27-28. release

 

October 25, 2005
Monarchs close fall season with second place finish at Jack Shadwick Invitational
SENECA, S.C. – The Methodist Monarch men’s golf team closed out the 2005 fall season on Tuesday with a second place finish at the Jack Shadwick Invitational at the Cross Creek Plantation. Methodist shot a 302 in some more harsh conditions on Tuesday and finished with a 606 for the two-round tournament. Methodist finished six strokes behind team champion Oglethorpe. release


 

October 24, 2005
Monarchs currently third at Jack Shadwick Invitational
SENECA, S.C. – Playing its last tournament of the 2005 fall season, the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team is currently third after Monday’s first round of the Jack Shadwick Invitational at the Cross Creek Plantation. Methodist shot a 304 in some harsh conditions on Monday. Methodist trails Campbellsville by three strokes and first round leader Oglethorpe by four strokes. This is an 18-team field. release


 

October 17, 2005
Methodist finishes sixth at Gordin Collegiate
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. – The Methodist Monarchs finished sixth on Monday at the Gordin Collegiate Classic at the Deer Track Links. Methodist, ranked No. 1 in the most recent Division III Top 25 poll, shot a 310 on Monday to finish with a two-round total of 610. Methodist finished two strokes behind St. John’s (Minn.), eight strokes behind Oglethorpe and nine strokes behind Emory. Guilford won the 12-team tournament by one stroke over Huntingdon. release

 

October 16, 2005
Monarchs stand fourth after first round of Gordin Classic
SURF SIDE BEACH, S.C. – Fresh off being ranked No. 1 in the latest NCAA Division III Top 25 poll, the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team currently stands fourth at the Gordin Classic on Sunday following the first round. The Monarchs shot a 300 in the opening round at the Deer Track North Course. Methodist trails both Huntingdon and Emory by two strokes. Guilford is the leader following the first round with a 291. release

 

October 11, 2005
Methodist finishes close third at Greensboro Invitational
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A third straight championship in the Greensboro Invitational was within reach on Tuesday for the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team. However, the Monarchs came two strokes short at the end of the final round. Methodist shot a team-low 285 for Tuesday’s final round for a two-round total of 587. But Huntingdon was second at 586 and Guilford won the tournament with a 585. release


 

October 10, 2005
Monarchs fourth after first round of Greensboro Invitational
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch men’s golf team is currently fourth following the first round of the Greensboro Invitational on Monday at Meadowlands Golf Course. The Monarchs, ranked second in the most recent Division III Top 25 poll, fired a 302 in Monday’s round, which was mired by harsh weather conditions and delayed for two hours. The Monarchs are seeking their third straight Greensboro Invitational championship. release

 

September 27, 2005
Schneider, Monarchs win third straight Tom O’Briant Memorial
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Medalist Cory Schneider came to the forefront on Tuesday as he helped lead the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team to a record-tying third straight team title in the 18th annual Tom O’Briant Memorial Tournament at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club. Schneider shot a 1-under par 69 in Tuesday’s final round to finish an even-par 140. He outdistanced Oglethorpe’s Joe Green and Huntingdon’s Jacob Collinsworth by two strokes and helped the Monarchs to a two-round score of 581. release

 

September 26, 2005
Monarchs lead after first round of Tom O’Briant Memorial
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Playing its first tournament of the 2005 fall season, the Methodist Monarch men’s golf team took the lead after the first round of the Tom O’Briant Memorial on Monday at Cardinal Golf and Country Club. Aiming for an unprecedented third straight Tom O’Briant championship, the Monarchs shot a 288 for the opening round. Methodist, ranked second in the first Division III National Top 25 released this week, holds a two-stroke lead over Huntingdon and a three-stroke lead over Wesley. release

 

July 18, 2005
Monarchs’ Horton paces United States to victory in USA vs. Japan Matches
STANFORD, Calif. – Former Methodist men’s golfer Adam Horton finished off his collegiate career in style on Friday, leading the United States to a thrilling 31-29 victory over Japan in the 30th annual Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championships at the Stanford Golf Courses. Horton, a three-time All-American at Methodist, won two matches and recorded a draw in the three-round event to win the Men’s Most Valuable Player for the tournament. release
 

July 15, 2005
Monarchs’ Horton gains victory, tie in first two rounds of USA vs. Japan matches
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Former Methodist men’s golfer Adam Horton enjoyed successful rounds in the 2005 USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championships at the Stanford Golf Course. The three-time Monarch All-American recorded a victory in Wednesday’s doubles competition, and a draw in Thursday’s singles play as the United States took a 19-17 lead in the competition. release

 

June 6, 2005
Methodist’s Horton selected for USA vs. Japan Matches
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Recently-graduated Methodist men’s golf standout Adam Horton will have one final event to close out his collegiate career. Horton was selected recently to represent the United States in the upcoming 2005 Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championships. The event will be held on July 13-15 at the Stanford Golf Course in Palo Alto, Calif. release