MIKE LEBOW NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICA

(May 14) Mike Lebow made history as he was the first Emory golfer in program history to be named a GCAA All-America for the third consecutive year. Lebow earned first-team honors this year for his fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships.

This marks Lebow's first-ever selection to the first team. His two previous honors came as a member of the third team. He finished tied for fifth at the NCAA Championships with a scorecard of 78-78-71-72--298.

Lebow served as senior captain his final season, helping guide the Eagles to the NCAA Championships for the fourth consecutive year. He finished the season leading the team in scoring average at 75.32. His highest finish of the year came at the Gordon Classic where he finished tied for second with a 70-74--144.

For his career he finishes with a scoring average of 75.32, which stands as the second-best in the program's history behind Jason Scherr at 74.43.

EMORY FINISHES NINTH AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(May 11) The seventh-ranked Emory golf team concluded the 2005-06 season with a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Championships, which was played at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb. For the tournament the Eagles carded a 312-309-300-317--1238.

Playing in his final NCAA Championship, senior Mike Lebow led the way for the Eagles, finishing tied for fifth, his highest finish in his four years of competing in the tournament. Lebow carded a 78-78-71-72--298. His final round 72 carried him from a tie for 21st to fifth.

Next for the Eagles was sophomore Drew Harker. Harker carded a 78-77-75-79--309 to finish tied for 36th. Freshman Jeremy Evans was third in Emory scoring in a tie for 55th. Competing in his first NCAA Championship, Evans concluded the tournament with a 78-75-80-81--314.

Rod Olivero was next in a tie for 80th with a scorecard of 82-79-75-85--321, while Tristan Sanders rounded out the Eagle contingent in a tie for 94th with a 78-79-82-85--324.

Winning the team national championship was host Nebraska Wesleyan with a 309-289-292-303--1193. Stephen Goodridge of Rochester was the individual champion with a 77-71-68-73--289.

Emory's ninth place finish marks the program's seventh within the top ten and third consecutive. Head coach Mike Phillips will graduate three members of this year's team, seniors Mike Lebow, Dan Ofman and Tristan Sanders.

EAGLES MOVE INTO 11TH FOR FINAL ROUND OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(May 10) The seventh-ranked Emory golf team moved into 11th place heading into the final round of the 2006 NCAA Championships at Firethorn Golf Club. The Eagles have a scorecard of 312-309-300--921.

Senior Mike Lebow turned in a solid round to lead the Emory charges. Lebow fired a 1-under-par 70 to go with 78-78 for a three-day total of 226, tying him for 21st. Lebow's sub-par round marked his fifth of the year.

Next for the Eagles is Drew Harker who after recording 78-77 continued his improvement by firing a 75 for a 230 and a tie for 40th.

Jeremy Evans and Rod Olivero were next for Emory. Evans is tied for 53rd with a 78-75-80--233, while Oliver is in a tie for 65th at 82-79-75--236.

Tristan Sanders rounds out the Emory contingent in a tie for 86th after firing an 82 to go with a 78-79 for a 239.

The Eagles conclude the 2005-06 season Thursday with the final round of competition.

EMORY TIED FOR 17TH AFTER SECOND ROUND OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(May 9) The Emory men's golf team stands tied for 17th after the second round of play at the NCAA Championships. The Eagles enter Wednesday's third round at Firethorn Golf Club with a scorecard of 312-309--621.

Leading the way for the Eagles is freshman Jeremy Evans. Evans improved his play from the first round by three strokes with a 75 for a two-day total of 153.

Sophomore Drew Harker stands two back of Evans with a 155 in a tie for 46th. Harker's first round score of 78 was bettered by one on the second day with a 155.

Senior Mike Lebow in next for Emory in a tie for 59th with a 78-78--156, while fellow senior Tristan Sanders is in a tie for 68th with a 78-79--157.

Rounding out the Emory competitors is junior Rodrigo Olivero with an 82-79--161, tying him for 92nd.

Defending champion Guilford College (N.C.) continues to lead the tournament with a 299-296--597, two strokes ahead of University of the Redlands (Calif.).

Action continues Wednesday with the third round of play.

EAGLES STAND TIED FOR 10TH AFTER FIRST ROUND OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(May 8) The seventh-ranked Emory golf team opened the 2006 NCAA Championships at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., with a 312 to stand in a tie for 10th place.

For the tournament Firethorn is playing at a length of 6,770 yards and is a par 71.

Four Eagles turned in scores of 78 to open the tournament, tying them for 38th. Drew Harker, Tristan Sanders, Mike Lebow and Jeremy Evans all finished with scores of 78.

Harker opened play on the front nine with a 2-over-par 38 to go with a 39 on the back nine to close out the first round.

Sanders began play on the front nine with a 1-under-par 35 to go with a 43 on the back nine. Lebow opened his final NCAA Championship with a 38 before finishing with a 40 to close out the round.

Evans opened his first NCAA Championship with a 40 on the front nine, but improved his play on the back nine with a 38.

Rounding out the Emory contingent is Rodrigo Olivero in a tie for 90th place with an 82.

Leading the tournament is Guilford College (N.C.) with 299. Methodist College of North Carolina stands four strokes back in second with a 303.

The Eagles, who are looking for the program's first national championship, continue play Tuesday with the second round of the tournament.

EMORY SELECTED FOR 2006 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(May 1) The seventh-ranked Emory golf team was chosen to compete in the 2006 NCAA Championships, May 8-11. The tournament will be held at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb.

This marks Emory's 11th trip to the Championships and fourth consecutive. Last season the Eagles finished eighth for their sixth finish in the top 10. The blue and gold's highest finish in the tournament came in 1997 and 2004 when the squad finished fifth.

A total of 120 participants will compete at the 2006 championships. Three teams were selected from each of the six regions. The committee then selected five at-large teams nationally. Therefore, in addition to the first three teams selected in each region, there were also three at-large selections from the south region and two at-large selections from the west region. Five at-large individuals were also selected to compete.

The Eagles, who compete in one of the tougher regions, stand fifth in the south. Also selected from the South Region are No. 1 Methodist College (N.C.), No. 2 Guilford College (N.C.), No. 3 Oglethorpe University (Ga.), No. 4 Huntingdon College (Ala.) and No. 6 Rhodes College (Tenn.).

The two individuals selected to compete are Jerre Maynor of the University of the South (Tenn.) and Nathaniel James of Washington & Lee University (Va.).

Earlier this season Emory competed in the NCAA Preview at Firethorn, finishing third with a 296-304-600. Drew Harker led the way for the Eagles, finishing sixth with a 76-71--147.

EAGLES FINISH SECOND AT UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(April 25) The Emory men's golf team finished second at the 2006 UAA Golf Championships. The Eagles turned in a two-day scorecard of 300-295--595. The tournament was played at Minisceongo Golf Club in Pomona, N.Y.

Drew Harker led the Eagles with a 73-75--148, tying him for fifth place. Harker's fifth-place finish marks his top finish of the 2005-06 season.

One stroke back of Harker was Mike Lebow in sixth. Lebow improved his play by one stroke from the first round with a 74 to go with a 75 for a 149.

Rodrigo Olivero made it three in a row for the blue and gold, finishing seventh with a scorecard of 77-73--150. Tristan Sanders made the biggest improvement from round one for the Eagles, firing a 73 to go with a 78 for a 151, tying him for eighth.

Rounding out the Emory contingent was Jeremy Evans in a tie for 10th. Evans concluded the tournament with a scorecard of 75-77--152. Evans play in the tournament and throughout the season earned him UAA Rookie of the Year honors.

The Eagles now await word from the NCAA on the teams that have qualified for the Division III National Championships. This year the tournament is being held at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., May 8-11.

(April 24) EMORY LEADS AFTER FIRST DAY OF UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Emory men's golf team fired a 300 to lead after the first round of play at the 2006 UAA Championships. Led by Drew Harker's 73, three Eagles stand in the top six. The tournament is being played at Minisceongo Golf Club in Pomona, N.Y.

The Eagles are looking for their first championship since the 2004 season.

Harker opened play with a 35, but slipped on the back nine with a 38 for a 73, tying him for third. Standing tied for sixth are Mike Lebow and Jeremy Evans. Lebow, the 2005 UAA medallist, and Evans both fired scores of 75. They both went even-par (36) on the opening nine, before shooting 39 to close out the day.

Standing tied for 10th is Rodrigo Olivero with a 77 and rounding out the Emory contingent is Tristan Sanders with a 78, tying him for 12th.

Emory concludes play Tuesday with the final round of play.

(April 15) EMORY FINISHES TIED FOR SIXTH AT NAVY INVITATIONAL

The Emory men's golf team finished tied for sixth at the Navy Invitational with a two-day scorecard of 294-300--594.

The tournament featured 15 NCAA Division I schools and Emory from Division III.

Leading the way for the Eagles was Drew Harker with a top 10 finish in eighth. He finished the tournament with a scorecard of 72-73--145.

Next was Mike Lebow, four strokes back with a 75-74--149, tying him for 22nd. Jeremy Evans continued his solid play, finishing tied for 30th with a scorecard of 73-77--150.

Tristan Sanders tied with Evans after turning in a 74-76--150. Rounding out the Emory contingent was Rodrigo Olivero tied for 65thd with a 79-78--157.

Up next for the Eagles is the UAA Championships, April 24-25 in Pomona, N.Y.

(April 10) EAGLES FINISH FOURTH AT EMORY SPRING INVITATIONAL

The sixth-ranked Emory golf finished fourth at the Emory Spring Invitational with a score of 305-300--305. The tournament was played at Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club.

Winning the tournament was Methodist College with a 300-290--590. Finishing two strokes back in second was Oglethorpe University with a 301-291--592.

Leading the Eagles was the duo of Jeremy Evans and Tristan Sanders, both finishing tied for ninth. Evans fired a 76-73--149, while Sanders finished with a 73-76--149.

Mike Lebow was next for the blue and gold in a tie for 24th. Lebow finished the tournament with a pair of 77 for a154. Rodrigo Olivero joined Lebow in a tie for 24th with a scorecard of 79-75--154.

Rounding out the Emory contingent was Drew Harker in a tie for 28th with a 79-76--155.

The Eagles' second team, Emory Blue, finished 14th with a 325-323--648.

Leading the way was Dan Ofman in a tie for 41st with an 82-76--158. Chip Tallman was next in a tie for 46th with a 78-82--160.

Brent Josephson was third for Emory Blue with an 81-82--163, tying him for 58th, while Cory Bradburn was tied for 67th with an 84-85--169. Closing out the team was Laddie Sanford in 79th place with a 98-83--181.

After the tournament, the Georgia Cup was awarded to the top Division III golf team in the state of Georgia. The Eagles finished second, with Oglethorpe claiming first. Receiving honors for their play were Jeremy Evans and Mike Lebow.

Emory next travels to the Naval Academy for the Navy Invitational, April 14-15. This will mark the Eagles' second tournament of the week.

(April 9) EAGLES STAND FOURTH AFTER FIRST DAY OF EMORY SPRING INVITATIONAL

The sixth-ranked Emory golf team stands fourth after the first day of play at the Emory Spring Invitational with a score of 305. The tournament is being played at Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club.

Leading the tournament is Methodist College with a score of 300. Huntingdon College and Oglethorpe University stand tied for second with scores of 301.

Emory was led by Tristan Sanders, who turned in a score of 73, standing tied for fourth. Sanders fired a 38 on the front nine, before improving by three strokes on the back with a 35 to close out the round.

Next is Jeremy Evans in a tie for 16th with a total of 76. After shooting a 39 on the first nine holes, Evans came back with a 37 on the final nine. Mike Lebow is one shot back of Evans with a 77, tying him for 23rd. Lebow fired an even-par 36, but slipped on the back nine with a 41.

Rounding out the Emory contingent were Drew Harker and Rodrigo Olivero in a tie for 39th with scores of 79.

The Eagles also fielded a second team, Emory Blue. Leading the way for Emory Blue was Chip Tallman in 35th with a 78. Next is Brent Josephson in a tie for 46th with an 81.

Dan Ofman finished the round tied for 58th with an 82, while Cory Bradburn was in 65th with an 84. Rounding out Emory Blue was Laddie Sanford in 80th with a 98.

The Eagles return to action Monday, with the second and final round of play. The round has a shotgun start and begins at 9:30 a.m.

(March 26) EMORY FINISHES 10T AT JEKYLL ISLAND

The Emory golf team finished 10th at the Jekyll Island Invitational on Sunday with a three-day total of 918.

Freshman Jeremy Evans led the way for the blue and gold with a scorecard of 73-75-76--224.

Next for the Eagles was Rodrigo Olivero, one back of Evans with a 77-76-72--225. Next was Mike Lebow with a 74-79-81--232.

Rounding out the Emory competitors were Drew Harker and Dan Ofman. Harker carded a 78-74-83--235, while Ofman finished with a 79-84-85--248.

Up next for the Eagles is the Emory Spring Invitational, April 10-11 at Smoke Rise Golf Club.

(March 7) EMORY FINISHES FIFTH AT CALLAWAY GARDENS COLLEGIATE

Emory's men's golf team improved its position by one stroke to finish fifth at the Callaway Gardens Collegiate with a scorecard of 307-312--619.

Leading the way for the Eagles was freshman Jeremy Evans with a 75-75--150. Senior Tristan Sanders finished four strokes back of Evans with a 77-77--154.

Senior captain Mike Lebow was third for the Eagles with a 77-80--157, while sophomore Drew Harker had a 78-83--161.

Junior Rod Olivero rounded out the Emory competitors with an 84-80--164.

The Eagles take off for Spring Break and return to action March 24-26 at the Jekyll Island Invitational at Jekyll Island, Ga.

(March 6) EAGLES STAND SIXTH AFTER DAY ONE OF CALLAWAY GARDENS COLLEGIATE

The Emory men's golf team stands sixth after the first day of play at the Callaway Gardens Collegiate. The Eagles fired a team score of 307.

Leading the way is freshman Jeremy Evans with a 75.

Seniors Mike Lebow and Tristan Sanders with scores of 77. Drew Harker finished the afternoon one back of Lebow and Sanders with a 78.

Rounding out the Emory competitors is Rod Olivero with an 84.

Oglethorpe leads the tournament with a 293, while Methodist is in second at 301 and Huntingdon third at 303.

The Eagles close out the tournament Tuesday with the final round.

(Feb. 28) EMORY FINISHES TIED FOR NINTH AT PFIEFFER INVITE

The Emory University men's golf team opened the spring portion of the 2005-06 season finishing tied for ninth at the Pfieffer Invitational in Pinehurst, N.C. For the tournament, the Eagles finished with a 313-306--619.

Sophomore Drew Harker led the way with a 74-76--155. Senior Mike Lebow and junior Rodrigo Olivero both turned in scores of 155. Lebow finished at 82-73, while Olivero fired a 78-77.

Up next for the Eagles was freshman Jeremy Evans with an 80-80--160, while senior Tristan Sanders rounded out the Emory contingent with an 81-80--161.

Up next for the Eagles is a trip Pine Mountain, Ga., for the Callaway Gardens Collegiate, March 6-7.

(Oct. 17) LEBOW LEADS GOLF TEAM TO THIRD PLACE AT GORDIN CLASSIC
Senior captain Mike Lebow finished second to lead the eighth-ranked Emory Eagles to a third-place finish at the Gordin Collegiate Classic. For the tournament Lebow finished with a 70-74--144, while the team carded a 298-303--601.

Finishing tied for 18th was junior Rodrigo Olivero and senior Tristan Sanders. Olivero fired a 74-78--152, while Sanders finished with a 76-76--152.

Freshman Jeremy Evans was one back of Olivero and Sanders in a tie for 22nd with a scorecard of 78-75--143. Sophomore Drew Harker rounded out the Emory contingent in a tie for 37th with a 78-78--156.

Guilford College won the event with a 291-295--587, while Huntingdon College was second with a 298-289--587.

The Gordin Classic conluded fall play for the Eagles. They are set to tee it up for the spring season on Feb. 27-28 at the Pfieffer Invitational in Pinehurst, N.C.

(Sept. 27) EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES FIFTH AT TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL
The eighth-ranked Emory golf team finished fifth at the Tom O'Briant Memorial after carding a 296-297-593 at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.

Leading the way for the Eagles was senior captain Mike Lebow in a tie for eighth. Lebow opened the tournament with a 73, but improved his score by two in the final round with a 71 to finish with a total of 144.

Freshman Jeremy Evans was next for Emory in a tie for 26th with a 72-77-149, while sophomore Drew Harker carded a 74-76-150, finishing tied for 29th.

Junior Rodrigo Olivero improved his play by six strokes from the opening round with a 73 for a total of 152 to tie for 36th and freshman Cory Bradburn rounded out the Eagle contingent in a tie for 67th with a 77-82-159.

Methodist College swept the event, winning the team title with a 288-293-581 and Cory Schneider was the individual medalist with a 71-69-140.

The Eagles return to Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10-11 for the Greensboro Invitational, hosted by Greensboro College.

MEN'S GOLF FINISHES THIRD AT NCAA DIVISION III PREVIEW
(Sept. 20) The Emory men's golf team finished third at the NCAA Division III Preview with a scorecard of 296-304-600.

Leading the way for the Eagles was sophomore Drew Harker in a tie for sixth. After firing a 76 in the first round he bounced back with an even-par 71 for a 147. Junior Rodrigo Olivero was next for the Eagles in a tie for 14th with a 72-80-152.

Tying for 19th were freshmen Jeremy Evans and Cory Bradburn. Evans finished with a 74-79-153, while Bradburn carded a 79-74-153. Rounding out the EU contingent was senior Mike Lebow with a 74-81-155 to tie for 29th.

Emory returns to action Sept. 26-27 in the Cardinal Invitational in Greensboro, N.C.

EMORY UNIVERSITY GOLF TEAM RANKED THE NATION'S BEST
(Aug. 11)
The Emory University men's golf team was recently recognized in the September 2005 issue of Golf Digest Magazine as being the top collegiate golf program in the country in terms of academics.

Emory is the only non-Division I program to be ranked in the top five, leading Princeton, Yale, Pennsylvania and William and Mary with a score of 90.69. The academics first category ranks schools that provide the absolute best education, as well as an opportunity to play competitive golf. The final index rating was calculated with academics counting for 70 percent, golf performance 20 percent and coach/facilities and climate factoring five percent each.

Head coach Mike Phillips sees the ranking as a great honor for both the golf team and the university.

"This is more than I expected, it's just really awesome," Phillips said. "I've always known Emory has been recognized academically. To have one of the hardest working student-athletes in Mike Lebow get his picture in the magazine is just great. This is great publicity for not only the golf team but the university."

While being ranked No. 1 for academics, Emory also received a ranking of 22nd in the balanced category with an 83.21. The Eagles were the only non-Division I program to be ranked in the category that combines both golf performance and academics. The balanced category was calculated with golf performance counting for 45 percent, academics 40 percent, coach/facilities 10 percent and climate 5 percent.

The Eagles open the fall portion of the season Sept. 19-20 when they travel to Lincoln, Neb., for the NCAA Division III Preview.