August 2, 2007

EMORY RANKS PROMINENTLY IN GOLF DIGEST COLLEGE GOLF GUIDE

The Emory University golf program drew high marks in the 2007-08 College Golf Guide released by Golf Digest Magazine.  The third-annual College Golf Guide package is featured in Golf Digest's September issue (on newsstands August 7).

Emory was ranked 29th in the nation among all NCAA schools and was the second-ranked Division III program in the "Balanced" ranking, which measures students who place equal emphasis on academics and sports.  Categories that were taken into account in the "Balanced" ranking included team adjusted scoring average, player growth, academics, climate and facilities and coaching.  Stanford, Duke and the University of Southern California held down the top three spots in the "Balanced" ranking and Claremont-McKenna was the only Division III program to be ranked ahead of Emory, coming in at the No. 17 position.  Over 790 schools were analyzed in this category with the top 400 earning a ranking.  According to Golf Digest, the "Balanced" ranking is the best indicator for the majority of young men heading off to college

Emory was ranked 23rd out of the 146 schools (all division) surveyed in the "Academics First" ranking which applies to students who are focused on education but still desire to play competitive golf.  Utilizing a new formula from a year ago, "Academics First" utilizes statistics compiled from U.S. News & World Report's 2007 guidebook, America's Best Colleges.  Emory was the No. 3-ranked Division III program, behind only Claremont-McKenna (#6) and Pomona-Pitzer (#13).

EMORY 2006-07 GOLF SEASON RECAP

The Emory University golf program enjoyed a fine 2006-07 season that was full of highlights both from a team an individual standpoint.  Playing in the always competitive South Region, which boasted six of the Top 10 teams in Division III, the Eagles accomplished the following:

** A No. 10 national ranking in the final Golf World/Nike Golf Division III Poll

** A championship effort at the University Athletic Association Championship, its first conference crown since 2004 and the 11th in the history of Emory golf.  The Eagles outdistanced runner-up New York University by 11 strokes and saw all five players earn All-UAA recognition.  In addition, Head Coach Mike Phillips and his assistant, Mike DiLonardo, were recognized as the UAA's Coaching Staff of the Year Award recipients.

** The program's fifth straight and 12th-ever bid to the NCAA Championships where it posted a 14th-place finish.

** A team title at the Rhodes College Fall Classic in the season opener, defeating Oglethorpe in a playoff.

** Emory's first-ever championship at the prestigious Gordin Collegiate Classic with the Eagles' score of 581 representing the second-best 36-hole mark in the history of the tournament.

Rod Olivero was the lone senior on the squad hand is play lived up to the expectations of an experienced veteran.  In 25 rounds of competition over 11 tourneys, Olivero averaged a team-best 74.9 strokes per outing, good for fourth place on Emory's seasonal list.  A PING All-South Region honoree, he either led or shared the lead as the team's top performer in a total of seven tournaments including back-to-back medalist honor performances at the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational (Oct. 30-31, 2006) and the Gordin Collegiate Classic (Oct. 15-16, 2006).  At the Gordin Collegiate Classic, his 36-hole score of 138 (68-70) established a school record while his opening-round mark tied for third on the Eagles' all-time list for low round.  His classy first-place score of 140 at the Oglethorpe Invitational tied for third all-time at Emory for a 36-hole tourney.  He registered a total of six top 10 finishes during the course of the year.

Sophomore Jeremy Evans blossomed into a consistent player and enjoyed a solid spring season that saw him bring home PING All-South Region accolades.  Evans finished the year with a 75.1 strokes average, good for sixth place on the school's seasonal ladder.  The second-year standout was a model of consistency and recorded six top-five finishes. He ranked as the Eagles' top shooter in four events including tying for first place overall out of 78 entrants at the Emory Spring Invitational (Apr. 8-9, 2007).  At the Greensboro Invitational (Oct. 2-3, 2006), Evans posted a second-place finish out of 81 competitors with his 36-hole score of 140 tying for the third  lowest mark in school history. 

A pair of freshmen, Raffi Simel and John Ross both made the most of their playing opportunities and emerged as key ingredients to the Eagles' success. Simel played in seven of the team's 11 outings and averaged 77.5 strokes per round. Simel returned to his hometown of Greensboro, NC, early in the year to compete in the O'Briant Memorial and tied Olivero for the team's top finish by firing a two-round score of 148, good for a 12th- place deadlock in the 89-player field. His low round of the year came on the first day of the UAA Championships when he finished with a 71.  Ross totaled 20 rounds over nine competitions and concluded the season with a 77.8 stroke average.  Ross garnered All-UAA recognition after a ninth-place performance at the conference championship.  He was the team's No. 2 finisher and tied for 16th overall in an 87-player field at the Mary Hardin Baylor Spring Invitational.

Junior Drew Harker turned in some strong performances during the early stages of the season that included a first-place finish out of 61 players at the Rhodes College Fall Classic with a score a 36-hole effort of 146.  At Emory's next tournament, Harker was the Eagles' No. 2 finisher and 20th out of  81 players at the Greensboro College Invitational with a 147. 

PING All-South Region
Rod Olivero                    one team                        Guatemala City, Guatemala                         
Jeremy Evans                  one team                        Palm Harbor, FL (The Cambridge School)All-University Athletic Association
Jeremy Evans               First Team        Palm Harbor, FL (The Cambridge School)
Sean Madgett               First Team                    Sammamish, WA (Pendleton School/Tulane)
Rodrigo Olivero            Second Team               Guatemala City, Guatemala
John Ross                     Second Team               N. Barrington, IL (Barrington)
Raffi Simel                    Second Team   Greensboro, NC (Grimsley)

UAA Golfer of the Week
Jeremy Evans               March 29, 2007           Palm Harbor, FL (The Cambridge School)
Rod Olivero                 Oct. 24, 2006  Guatemala City, Guatemala

Rhodes College Fall Classic All-Tournament
Drew Harker                                                    Barrington, RI (Barrington)
Jeremy Evans                                                   Palm Harbor, FL (The Cambridge School)

June 14

EMORY'S ROD OLIVERO & JEREMY EVANS EARN PING ALL-REGION HONORS

Emory University senior Rod Olivero and sophomore Jeremy Evans have been selected to the 2006-07 PING Division III All-South Region Team.  The team was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

Olivero and Evans played a key role in the Eagles capturing the UAA Championship as well as helping the program to its fifth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Championship.  All totaled, Emory brought home three team titles throughout the course of the year and finished ranked No. 10 in the nation in the Golf World/NIKE Golf Poll.

In 25 rounds of competition over 11 tourneys, Olivero averaged a team-best 74.9 strokes per outing, good for fourth place on Emory's seasonal list.  He either led or shared the lead as the team's top performer in a total of seven tournaments including back-to-back medalist honor performances at the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational (Oct. 30-31, 2006) and the Gordin Collegiate Classic (Oct. 15-16).  At the Gordin Collegiate Classic, his 36-hole score of 138 (68-70) established a school record while his opening round mark tied for third on the Eagles' all-time list for low round.

Evans enjoyed a solid spring season and was close behind Olivero with a 75.1 stroke average, good for sixth on Emory's seasonal chart. He ranked as the Eagles' top performer in four events including tying for first place out of 78 entrants at the Emory Spring Invitational (Apr. 8-9).  At the Greensboro Invitational (Oct. 2-3), Evans posted a second-place finish out of 81 competitors with his 36-hole score of 140 tying for the third  lowest mark in school history.

Division III PING All-South Region Team
Matt Bova -- Methodist
Nick Bova -- Methodist
Bob Boykin -- Hampden-Sydney
Jeremy Evans -- Emory
Nathaniel James -- Washington & Lee
Rod Olivero -- Emory
Ryan Peters -- Oglethorpe
Jake Pieczkowski -- Methodist
Joseph Poplin -- Guilford
Josh Speight -- Methodist
Danny Swanick -- Oglethorpe
Taylor Urbanski -- Oglethorpe

May 18

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES 14th AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Emory University golf team finished in 14th place out of 23 teams at the 2007 NCAA Division III Championships.  The last two rounds of the 72-hole event took place at the par-72, 7,069-yards Hawthorns Golf and Country Club in Indianapolis.   

The Eagles concluded the tournament with a team score of 1256 (305-317-323-315), three strokes ahead of 13th-place Central College (IA).  Taking home team honors was St. John's (MN) with a 52-over par 1204 (300-300-301-303) while the University of La Verne finished in the No. 2 spot with a mark of 1216 (305-311-301-299).  Ohio Wesleyan registered a third-place finish at 1217 (302-309-307-299). 

Individually, senior Rod Olivero paced the Emory effort with a score of 23-over par 311 (72-82-78-79), good for a tie for 30th place.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans tied for 43rd position with at 314 (79-76-81-78) while freshman John Ross deadlocked for 68th at 317 (76-80-82-79). Freshman Raffi Simel (320) and sophomore Sean Madgett (328) rounded out the Emory contingent.

Taking home medalist honors was Clinton Dammann of St. John's who shot a 1-under 287, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Jacob Collinsworth of Huntingdon College.

May 17

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR 11th AFTER THREE ROUNDS AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 9-ranked Emory University golf team is tied for 11th place out of 23 teams after three rounds at the 2007 NCAA Division III Championships.  Today's action took place at the par-72, 7,069-yards Hawthorns Golf and Country Club in Indianapolis.   

The Eagles started the day tied for fifth place and concluded their round with a team score of 323 giving them a 54-hole total of 941 (305-313-323).  Emory stands tied with Texas Lutheran.  St. John's (MN) continues to lead the field with a 37-over par 901 (300-300-301).  University of LaVerne holds down the No. 2 spot at 917 (305-311-301) while Ohio Wesleyan is third with a mark of 918 (302-309-307).

Individually, senior Rod Olivero paces the Emory effort with a three-round score of 16-over par 232 (72-82-78), good for a tie for 25th place.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans is tied for 45th position with at 236 (79-76-81) while freshman John Ross is deadlocked for 61st at 22-over par 238 (76-80-82). Freshman Raffi Simel (241) and sophomore Sean Madgett (248) round out the Emory contingent.

The final round of the Championships will be played on Friday (May 18).

May 16

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR FIFTH AFTER TWO ROUNDS AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 9-ranked Emory University golf team has completed two rounds at the 2007 NCAA Division III Golf Championships and is tied for fifth place.  A total of 35 teams and 180 players started out today over two courses in the Indianapolis area - Prairie View Golf Club and Hawthorns Golf and Country Club with the Eagles playing their Wednesday rounds at the par-72, 7,069 yards Hawthorns Course. 

St. John's (MN), which started the day in second place, surged to the No. 1 spot following its second consecutive team score of 12-over par 300, giving it a 36-hole mark of 600. Ohio Wesleyan stands in the No. 2 spot with a 611 (302-309) while first-round leader Rhodes College slipped to third following a second-round of 316 leaving it with 615 after the second day of competition. 

The University of LaVerne holds down the No. 4 post (305-311-616), just two strokes ahead of Emory (305-313-618) and Guilford College (307-311-618). 

Individually, senior Rod Olivero is in a tie for 25th place following a round of 82 that left him at 10-over par 154.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans shot the Eagles' low round of the day with a four-over par 76, giving him a total of 155 (79-76) after two days of competition, good for a 31st-place tie.  Freshman John Ross finished the afternoon with a score of 80 that left him at 12-over par 156 (76-80) through 36 holes.  Sophomore Sean Madgett is tied for 58th with a 158 (80-78).  Freshman Raffi Simel bounced back from an opening round of 82 and finished with a 77 with his 159 ranking him in a tie for 66th position.    

The final two rounds of the Championships will be played at the Hawthorns.  The field will be cut from 35 teams to 23 for the final 36 holes.

May 15

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR FIFTH PLACE AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 9-ranked Emory University golf team finds itself in a three-way tie for fifth place after the opening round of the 2007 NCAA Division III Golf Championships.  A total of 35 teams and 180 players ventured out over two courses in the Indianapolis area - Prairie View Golf Club and Hawthorns Golf and Country Club with the Eagles playing their opening 18 holes at the par-72, 7,047 yards Prairie View course. 

Rhodes College, which played at Hawthorns, concluded the first day of action in first place with an 11 over par score of 299.  St. John's University (MN) is close behind at 12-over par (300) while Ohio Wesleyan (302) and Oglethorpe (304) stand third and fourth, respectively.

Emory checked in at 305 and shares the fifth spot with both La Varne and McMurry University. 

Leading the Eagles' effort was senior Rod Olivero who shot an outstanding round of even-par 72 which places him in a five-way tie for third place.  Olivero was just one of seven players to shoot par or better on the day.  The individual leader after 18 holes is Rode McElreath of McMurry who shot a three-under par at Hawthorns.  Tyler Wollberg of Carthage College played the same course and finished at one-under par 71, good for the No. 2 spot. 

Freshman John Ross was the No. 2 Emory finisher at four-over par 76, good for a 31st place tie, while sophomore Sean Madgett posted a six-over 78, putting him in a tie for 54th position.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans (79) rounded out the Eagles scorers for the day while freshman Raffi Simel ended up at 82.

Emory will switch courses on Wednesday and will play Hawthorns (par 72, 7069 yards). After two rounds, the field will be cut from 35 teams to 23.  The final two rounds of the 72-hole competition will be conducted at Hawthorns.

May 7

NO. 8-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM EARNS BID TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team has been selected to compete in the 2007 NCAA Division III Golf Championships.  The Eagles are one of 35 teams vying for the team title that will be played May 15-18 at the Prairie View Golf Club and Hawthorns Golf and Country Club in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Serving as the host institution for the 72-hole competition will be Anderson University.  It marks the fifth straight and 12th NCAA Tournament bid in the 22-year history of the Emory program.

Emory was one of eight teams selected from Pool B which consists of independent institutions, and institutions that are members of conferences that do not meet the requirements for automatic qualification.  A total of 24 conferences were awarded automatic bids while the final three berths were reserved for Pool C - institutions from automatic qualifying conferences that are not conference champs and any remaining Pool B teams.  Finally, five individuals from non-qualifying teams were chosen to participate bringing the field to 180 players.

The first two days of competition (May 15 & 16) will be played at both courses.  The field will be cut to 23 teams and five individuals after the first two rounds.  The final two rounds will be played at the Hawthorns Course.

Last season, the Eagles finished ninth in the 23-team field.  Nebraska Wesleyan captured the team title finishing 10 strokes ahead of runner-up University of Redlands.

Apr. 23

NO. 8-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM CAPTURES FIRST PLACE AT UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team took home first place at the University Athletic Association Championships.  The 36-hole event was held at the Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla., and played on the par-72, 6,748-yard Crooked Cat Course.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips posted a 36-hole team score of  591 (293-298).  New York University finished runner-up 602 (295-307) while Carnegie Mellon held down the No. 3 spot at 609 (298-311).  The University of Rochester (315-320--635) and Brandeis University (323-320--643) rounded out the field.  Entering today's action, Emory held a three-stroke advantage over NYU but distanced itself from the Violets with a round of 298 compared to NYU's 307.

Sophomores Jeremy Evans and Sean Madgett led a balanced effort that saw the Eagles place four competitors in the top nine spots.  The pair tied for fifth place in the 25-player field with four-over par 148.  Evans shot a second-round 75 to go with his opening day mark of 73 while Madgett posted 74's each day.  Senior Rod Olivero (75-75-150) finished eighth while freshman John Ross recorded a ninth-place finish with a showing of 153 (79-74).  Freshman Raffi Simel, whose opening-day 71 helped the Eagles get off to a solid start, concluded the second round with an 83, leaving him at 154.

Alex Timmons of Carnegie Mellon, who started the day in second place, claimed medalist honors after finishing at one-under par 143 (70-73). Stephen Goodridge of Rochester came in second with a 144 (73-71) while John Pharr of NYU was third with a 146 (73-73).

The team championship represented Emory's 11th title in 20 UAA appearances and first since 2004.  

Apr. 22

NO. 8-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM HOLDS DOWN FIRST PLACE AFTER FIRST ROUND OF UAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team finds itself in first place after the opening day of competition at the University Athletic Association Championships.  The 36-hole event is being held at the Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla., and played on the par-72, 6,748-yard Crooked Cat Course.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips posted a team score of five-over par 293.  New York University stands second at 295 while Carnegie Mellon holds down the No. 3 spot at 298.  Rounding out the field are the University of Rochester (315) and Brandeis University (323).

Freshman Raffi Simel paced the Emory effort with a one-under 71, placing him third in the 25-player field.  Simel was one of three contestants to break par on the day.  Mike Liebfried of NYU leads the field after a solid first-day score of 68.  Alex Timmons of Carnegie Mellon is second after firing a round of 70.

Emory sophomore Jeremy Evans checked in with a one-over par 73, placing him in a three-way tie for fourth, while classmate Sean Madgett stands in the seventh position after his two-over par showing of 74. Senior Rod Olivero concluded his first round with a 75, good for an eighth-place tie.  Freshman John Ross also competed for the Eagles and registered a 79.

The final round of the UAA Championships will be played on Monday.

Apr. 17

NO. 8-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM EYES UAA CHAMPIONSHIP

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team returns to action on Sunday and Monday (Apr. 22-23) when it competes at the 2007 University Athletic Association Championships.  This year's 36-hole event will be at the Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla., and played on the Crooked Cat Course.  Crooked Cat is a par 72, 6,748-yard course with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 134.

The University of Rochester enters the event as defending champion while the Eagles finished runner-up last year.  The Yellowjackets paced the five-team field with a score of 592 while Emory compiled a 595.   Drew Harker was Emory's top performer with a fifth-place finish with a score of 148.

This year marks Emory's 20th trip to the UAA Championships.  In its previous 19 appearances, the Eagles have claimed 10 championships, the most recent coming in 2004.

In the squad's last outing, Emory finished in fourth place out of 14 teams at the Emory Spring Invitational (Apr. 8-9), recording a 36-hole score of 601 (304-297).  No. 1-ranked Methodist University defended its Invitational championship with a mark of 588 (297-291). 

Apr. 9

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES FOURTH AT SPRING INVITATIONAL

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team finished in fourth place out of 14 teams at the Emory Spring Invitational.  The 36-hole event was played at the 6,722-yard, par-72 Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club in Stone Mountain. 

The Eagles finished the tourney with a 36-hole score of 601 (304-297).  No. 1-ranked Methodist University defended its Invitational championship with a mark of 588 (297-291).  Guilford College was runner-up at 592 (295-297) while Oglethorpe posted a third-place effort with a total of 593 (296-297).  Huntingdon College finished behind Emory and rounded out the top five at 602.

Claiming medalist honors was Guilford College's Pater Latimer who posted a par on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to top Emory University's Jeremy Evans and Greensboro College's Josh Cumming.  All three finished regulation at one-over 145.  Evans fired a round of 72 on Monday, tying for the second-low round of the day.  Latimer recorded rounds of 72-73 while Cumming checked in at 69-76.

Senior Rod Olivero (74-75) and freshman Raffi Simel (76-73) each finished at five-over 149 which was good for a 12th-place tie in the 78-player field.  Simel's effort paced the Emory "Blue" Team.  Freshman John Ross finished with a score of 150 (76-74) that tied him for 17th place.  

Emory resumes action April 22-23 when it competes at the University Athletic Association Golf Championship in Winter Garden, Florida.

Apr. 8

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR FIFTH AT SPRING INVITATIONAL

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team is tied for fifth place out of 14 teams after the first day of play at the Emory Spring Invitational.  The 36-hole event is being played at the 6,722-yard, par-72 Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club in Stone Mountain. 

The Eagles are deadlocked with Transylvania University with a score of 304. Guilford College and Huntingdon College are tied for top spot with a score of 295 while Oglethorpe stands third at 296.  No. 1-ranked and defending Invitational champ Methodist University is fourth (297).

Leading the Emory contingent was sophomore Jeremy Evans who shot a one-over par 73, good for a seventh-place tie in the 78-player field.  Senior Rod Olivero posted a 75 which tied him for 13th place.  John Ross concluded the windy and cool afternoon with a 76 while Drew Harker shot an 80.

Freshman Raffi Simel paced the Emory "Blue" Team with a 76.

Josh Cumming of Greensboro College leads all players with a solid round of three-under par 69.  Cumming was one of four contestants to break par with the others being Alex Balog (Huntingdon) and Jake Pleczkowski (Methodist), both of whom recorded 70, and Colin Clark of Guilford who ended the day with a 71.

Second and final round action begins on Monday morning (Apr. 9) with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start.  


note: the statistics listed on the web site were adjusted after being posted.  Emory  is listed as shooting a team score of 303.  However, it shot a score of 304. 

Apr. 6

NO. 8-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM HOSTS SPRING INVITATIONAL

The No. 8-ranked Emory University golf team returns to action on Sunday and Monday (Apr. 8-9) when it hosts Emory Spring Invitational.  The 36-hole event will be played at the 6,764-yard, par-72 Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club in Stone Mountain.   Action gets underway at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday and there will be a shotgun start on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m.

This year's field promises to be extremely competitive with the top four and five of the top eight Division III teams in the nation looking to bring home the team championship.  Among the squads in the hunt are No. 1-ranked and defending Invitational champ Methodist College, No. 2 Guilford College, No. 3 Huntingdon and No. 4 Oglethorpe.  Nick Bova of Methodist looks to defend his medalist honors performance of a year ago that saw him post a two-under 142 (72-70).

In Emory's most recent performance, the Eagles tied for eighth place out of 24 teams at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational. Emory's top finisher was sophomore Jeremy Evans who tied for 23rd place in the 132-player field with an eight-over 224 (80-74-70). 
Senior Rod Olivero tied for the 38th position with a 12-over par 228 (72-76-80) while junior Drew Harker tied for 76th with a 21-over 237 (81-80-76). 

Mar. 29

EMORY'S JEREMY EVANS NAMED UAA GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Emory University sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) has been selected by the University Athletic Association as Golfer of the Week following his performance at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational, Mar. 23-25.  It marks the second time in his career that he has earned that distinction.  The tournament was played at the 6,521-yard, par-72 Oleander Course located in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Evans finished in a tie for 23rd place out of 132 competitors at the Invitational, posting a score of eight-over par 224 (80-74-70). After his opening-round score, Evans was even par over the final 36 holes and his final round of 70 on Sunday tied for the low mark of the day and represented the lowest score recorded by an Emory player during the team's spring portion of the schedule.

Emory, ranked No. 4 in the nation among Division III teams, finished in a tie for eighth place out of 24 teams at the Jekyll Island Invitational.

Evans stands second on the squad with a 74.8 strokes average over the course of 17 rounds played during the entire season.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips return to action, April 8-9, when they host the Emory Spring Invitational at Smoke Rise Golf and Country Club in Stone Mountain. 

Mar. 26

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES TIED FOR EIGHTH AT JEKYLL ISLAND INVITATIONAL

The No. 4-ranked Emory University golf team finished tied for eighth place out of 24 teams at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational.  The tournament was played at the
6,679-yard, par-72 Oleander Course located in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips concluded the 54-hole event with a team score of 919 (311-302-306).  Methodist College captured the championship with an 875 (287-286-302) while Oglethorpe was runner-up with a score of 883.  Rounding out the top five teams were Huntingdon College (885), LaGrange (893) and Illinois Wesleyan (908). 

Emory's top finisher was sophomore Jeremy Evans who tied for 23rd place in the 132-player field with an eight-over 224 (80-74-70).  After his opening-day 80, Evans was even par over the next 36 holes and his round of 70 on Sunday tied for the low mark among all competitors. 

Senior Rod Olivero tied for the 38th position with a 12-over par 228 (72-76-80) while junior Drew Harker tied for 76th with a 21-over 237 (81-80-76).  Sophomores Sean Madgett (84-75-80-239) and Brent Josephson (78-77-85) rounded out the Emory contingent.

Oglethorpe University's Taylor Urbanski claimed medalist honors with a three-under 213 (72-71-70) with Nick Bova of Methodist College finishing runner-up at 214 (69-72-73).

JEKYLL ISLAND INVITATIONAL FINAL TEAM SCORES

Mar. 25

EMORY GOLF TEAM HEADS INTO FINAL ROUND OF JEKYLL ISLAND INVITATIONAL

The No. 4-ranked Emory University golf team shot a second-round score of 302 on Saturday at the Jekyll Island Invitational.  The Eagles are one of 24 teams that are competing at the 6,679-yard, par-72 Oleander Course located in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

The Eagles have compiled a 36-hole team score of 613 (311-302).  Methodist College holds down the top spot followed by Oglethorpe and LaGrange College.

Emory senior Rod Olivero shot a second-round 76 on Saturday and has a 36-hole effort of 148.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans shot the squad's low round on Saturday with a 74 and checks into Sunday's action with a 154.  Nick Bova of Methodist College leads the field with a 141.

The final round will be played on Sunday.

Mar. 24

EMORY GOLF TEAM CONTINUES PLAY AT JEKYLL ISLAND INVITATIONAL

The No. 4-ranked Emory University golf team fired a first-round team score of 311 on Friday at the Jekyll Island Invitational.  The Eagles are one of 24 teams that are competing at the 6,679-yard, par-72 Oleander Course located in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

The Methodist  College team led the field after posting a score of 287.  The Monarchs headed into Saturday's action eight strokes ahead of second place LaGrange College.

Emory senior Rod Olivero led the Eagles' efforts on the opening day by firing an even-par 72.  Sophomore Brent Josephson shot a 78 while classmate Jeremy Evans finished with an 80.  Drew Harker (81) and Sean Madgett (84) rounded out the Emory competitors.

The 54-hole tournament will conclude on Sunday.

Mar. 21

NO. 4-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE AT JEKYLL ISLAND COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL

The No. 4-ranked Emory University golf team returns to action this weekend when it takes part in the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational.  The 54-hole tourney starts on Friday and runs through Sunday and will be played at the 6,679-yard, par-72 Oleander Course located in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

This year's field shapes up as an extremely competitive one with 10 of the nation's top 25 Division III teams scheduled to participate.  In addition to Emory, other top 10 clubs competing include No. 1 and defending Invitational champ Methodist, No. 2 Huntingdon, No. 5 Oglethorpe, No. 9 Washington and Lee and No. 10 LaGrange.

Emory will be looking to improve upon last year's 10th place finish out of 24 teams.  The top Emory finisher last season was Jeremy Evans who came in 25th out of 128 players.

In the Eagles' most recent competition this spring, they tied for seventh place out of 16 teams at the Callaway Gardens Collegiate, March 5-6.

Mar. 14

EMORY GOLF TEAM RANKED NO. 4 IN THE NATION

The Emory University is ranked No. 4 in the nation in the latest Golf World/Nike Golf Division III Coaches' Poll. 

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips check in with 241 points in the poll that combines the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America. (GCAA).  Holding down the No. 1 position is Methodist, earning all 12 first-place votes.  Huntingdon College is No. 2 while Guilford stands  No. 3.

Emory has competed in two events this spring, posting a seventh-place finish out of 16 teams at the Mary-Hardin Baylor Invitational (Feb. 26-27) and finishing tied for seventh out of 16 squads at the Callaway Collegiate Invite (Mar. 5-6).

Emory swings back into action Mar. 23-25 when it competes at the 54-hole Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational.

GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF DIVISION III COACHES POLL

Mar. 6

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES TIED FOR SEVENTH AT CALLAWAY GARDENS INVITATIONAL  

The Emory University golf team concluded its participation in the Callaway Gardens Invitational by finishing in a tie for seventh place out of 16 teams. The 36-hole tournament was played at the 7,057-yard, par-72 Mountain Course at Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

After posting an opening-round score of 315, the Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips bounced back to register a 299 on the second day of action, good for a 36-hole total of 614.  Emory's second-round performance tied for the low round of the afternoon. Central Alabama Community College took home first place with a 19-over par effort of 595 (296-299) while Darton College finished runner-up at 597 (298-299).  Methodist University (301-302-603), McMurry University (308-301-609) and Huntingdon (303-308-611) rounded out the top five finishers.

Emory senior Rod Olivero paced the Eagles' effort, tying for sixth place in the 87-player field with a five-over par of 149 (75-74).  Sophomore Jeremy Evans tied for 18th place with an effort of 152 (80-72) with his second-round finish representing the third-lowest score turned in by the field.  Sophomore Sean Madgett tied for 29th with a 154 (78-76) while freshmen John Ross (82-77-159) and Raffi Simel (86-78) rounded out the Emory contingent.  Brett Willis of CACC took home medalist honors with a one-under 143 (70-73).

Emory's next action takes place March 23-25 when it competes at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational.

CALLAWAY COLLEGIATE FINAL TEAM SCORES

Mar. 5

EMORY GOLF TEAM STANDS NINTH AT CALLAWAY GARDENS INVITATIONAL  

The Emory University golf team stands ninth out of 16 teams after the first day of competition at the Callaway Gardens Collegiate Invitational.  The 36-hole tournament is being played on the Mountain Course at Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips recorded a first-day score of 315.  Leading the field is Central Alabama Community College with a 296. Darton College holds down the No. 2 spot at 298 while Methodist College is third at 301.  Rounding out the top five are Huntingdon (303) and Olgethorpe (304).

Senior Rod Olivero led Emory's opening round effort, posting a score of three-over par 75.  Sophomore Sean Madgett came in at 78 while sophomore Jeremy Evans finished with an 80.  Rounding out the Emory contingent was freshmen John Ross (82) and Raffi Simel (86). 

The final round of the Invitational will be played on Tuesday (Mar. 6).

Mar. 4

NO. 2-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE AT CALLAWAY GARDENS COLLEGIATE

The No. 2-ranked Emory University golf team continues its spring season on Monday and Tuesday (Mar. 5-6) when it takes part in the Callaway Gardens Collegiate.  The 36-hole tournament will be played on the famous Mountain Course at Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

This year's field will be comprised of 17 teams and approximately 88 players.  Nine of the nation's top 25 teams will be looking to bring home the team title including No. 1-ranked Methodist College.  Other top clubs taking part include No. 3 Huntingdon College, defending champ and No. 5 Oglethorpe, No. 7 Rhodes College and No. 8 LaGrange.  

Last year, the Eagles recorded a fifth-place finish out of 16 teams and were led by Jeremy Evans who finished eighth out of 92 players with a two-round score of six-over par 150. 

In its most recent outing, Emory finished seventh out of 16 squads at the Mary-Hardin Baylor Spring Invitational (Feb. 26-27) in Temple, Texas.  The Eagles' top performer was senior Rod Olivero who tied for sixth place out of 87 contestants with a nine-over par 153 (76-77). 

Feb. 28

EMORY GOLF SQUAD FINISHES SEVENTH AT MARY-HARDIN BAYLOR INVITATIONAL

The Emory University men's golf team posted a solid second-round showing on Tuesday and rode that effort to a seventh-place finish out of 16 teams at the Mary-Hardin Baylor Invitational. The Invitational was played at the par-72, 6,943-yard Wildflower Country Club in Temple, Texas.

The Eagles recorded a second-round team score of 320 to finish at 648. Emory shaved eight strokes off its first-day score and in the process moved up five notches on the team scoreboard after the first day. McMurry claimed the team title with a score of 604 (294-310) while host Mary-Hardin Baylor finished runner-up at 612 (303-309). UT Brownsville (309-318--617) was third while Texas Lutheran (311-324--635) and Trinity (310-330--640) rounded out the top five. LeTourneau (314-333--647) registered a sixth-place finish followed by Emory.

Senior Rod Olivero paced Emory's effort shooting a nine-over par 153 (76-77), good for a sixth-place tie in the 90-player field. Emory's next leading performer was freshman John Ross who careded a 158 (81-77), good for a 15th-place tie.

Feb. 27

EMORY GOLF TEAM STANDS 12th AT MARY HARDIN BAYLOR INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team stands 12th out of 16 teams after the first round of the Mary Hardin Baylor Spring Invitational.  The Invitational is being played at the par-72, 6,943-yard Wildflower Country Club in Temple, Texas.

The Eagles shot an 18-hole team score of 328.  Leading the field is McMurry with a score of 294.  Host Mary Hardin Baylor holds down the No. 2 position at 303 while UT-Brownsville is third with a mark of 309.  Trinity (310), Texas Lutheran (311) and LeTourneau University (314) round out the top six teams.

Senior Rod Olivero was Emory's top performer shooting a four-over par 76 to rank 12th out of approximately 90 competitors.  The next two top Emory scores were turned in by freshman John Ross with an 81 and sophomore Sean Madgett who concluded his round with an 82. 

The 36-hole Invitational concludes on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Feb. 25

NO. 2-RANKED EMORY GOLF TEAM OPENS SPRING SEASON AT MARY HARDIN BAYLOR INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team opens its spring season on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 26-27) when it competes in the University of Mary Hardin Baylor Invitational.  The Eagles, ranked No. 2 nationally in the Golf World/NIKE Golf Poll, are one of 17 teams that will be participating in the 36-hole event.  Some of the other squads taking part in the Invitational include No. 19 Texas Lutheran, defending champion and No. 21 Mary Hardin Baylor and No. 25 McMurry.  The Wildflower Country Club in Temple, Tex., will serve as the site of the event and the course will play at 7,010 yards with a par of 72.

The Eagles are eager to get back into action after enjoying a fine fall season that saw them post two first-place finishes over five events.  Emory took home first-place honors at the Rhodes College Invitational (Sept. 17-18) and Gordin Collegiate Classic (Oct. 14-16) while junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) and senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) combined to claim three individual medalist honors.

Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) paced the team in scoring during the fall season with a 72.5 per-round average while Olivero was close behind at 73.3 strokes per round.

GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF DIVISION III COACHES POLL

Nov. 21

EMORY GOLF TEAM CLOSES OUT FALL SEASON RANKED NO. 2 IN THE NATION  

In the final fall GCAA/Bridgestone Division III Coaches Poll, the Emory University golf team is ranked No. 2 in the country.  Methodist College collected 12 of the 13 first-place votes and holds down the No. 1 spot with 324 points.  The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips check in with 297 points while Huntingdon (290 pts.), Guilford (287 pts., 1 first-place vote) and Oglethorpe (255 pts.) round out the top five. Emory moved up one spot from the initial poll released late in October.

The Eagles enjoyed a fine fall season that spanned five tournaments.  Emory recorded first-place finishes at the Rhodes College Invitational (Sept. 17-18) and Gordin Collegiate Classic (Oct. 14-16) while turning in top-five performances at the Tom O'Briant Memorial (Oct. 9-10) and Oglethorpe Fall Invitational (Oct. 30-31).

Individually, the Eagles claimed individualist medalist honors in three tourneys.  Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) took home first place at the Rhodes Invitational while senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) captured back-to-back first-place finishes at the Gordin Collegiates and Oglethorpe Invitational.

The next GCAA/Bridgestone Coaches will be released in the spring.

GCAA/BRIDGESTONE DIVISION III COACHES POLL

Nov. 10

EMORY GOLF TEAM RANKED NO. 3 IN THE NATION  

The Emory University men's golf team concluded the fall portion of its schedule ranked as the No. 3 team in men's Division III in the GCAA/Bridgestone Coaches Poll. Methodist College holds down the top spot while Guilford checks in at No. 2.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips enjoyed a fine fall season that spanned five tournaments.  Emory recorded first-place finishes at the Rhodes College Invitational (Sept. 17-18) and Gordin Collegiate Classic (Oct. 14-16) while turning in top-five performances at the Tom O'Briant Memorial (Oct. 9-10) and Oglethorpe Fall Invitational (Oct. 30-31).

Individually, the Eagles claimed individualist medalist honors in three tourneys.  Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) took home first place at the Rhodes Invitational while senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) captured back-to-back first-place finishes at the Gordin Collegiates and Oglethorpe Invitational.

The GCAA/Bridgestone Coaches Poll is voted on by a panel of head coaches at Division III institutions.  All are members of the Golf Coaches Association of America.

GCAA/BRIDGESTONE COACHES TOP 25

Oct. 31

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES FIFTH AT OGLETHORPE FALL INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team concluded the fall portion of its 2006-07 campaign with a fifth-place finish out of 12 teams at the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational.  The 36-hole event was held at the 6,835-yard, par-71 Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club in nearby Flowery Branch.

The Eagles shot a final round 302 to finish at 596 for the 36-hole event.  Claiming the top spot was Methodist College at 585 (290-295) followed by host Oglethorpe at 593 (300-293).  Huntingdon College (594) and Guilford (595) took home third and fourth, respectively. 

Individually, Emory claimed the top two positions and had an individual competitor finish third in the 65-player field.  Senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) claimed medalist honors in his second straight tournament, posting a two-under par 140 (70-70).  Olivero also had a first-place finish at the Gordin Collegiate Classic, held Oct. 15-16.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) came in second with his second-round 70 giving him an even-par 142 for the tourney.   Sophomore Brent Josephson (Hidden Hills, CA) competed as an individual in the event and distinguished himself with a third-place finish at one-over par 143 (72-71).  Other Emory players whose scores went towards the final team total included freshmen Raffi Simel  (Greensboro, NC) at 156 (78-78) and John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) at 158 (74-84) and junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) at 170.  Sophomore Chip Tallman (Alpharetta, GA) competed as an individual and finished at 162.

Oct. 30

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR SECOND AFTER FIRST ROUND OF  OGLETHORPE FALL INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team finds itself in a three-way tie for second place after the first round of the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational.  The 36-hole event is being held at the Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club in nearby Flowery Branch.

Methodist College holds down the top spot in the 12-team field with a six-over score of 290.  The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips concluded the opening day at 294 and are deadlocked with Guilford and Huntingdon.  Host Oglethorpe and Rhodes College are tied for fifth place at 300.

Individually, Emory senior Rod Olivero holds down third place after his one-under par round of 70.  Olivero is just one shot behind co-leaders Alex Balog of Huntingdon and Jake Pleczkowski of Methodist, both of whom carded a two-under 69.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans is tied for sixth position following his score of 72 while freshman John Ross' 74 puts him in a tie for 17th place.  Rounding out the Emory contingent was freshman Raffi Simel at 78 and junior Drew Harker at 83. 

Sophomores Brent Josephson and Chip Tallman competed as individuals and shot 72 and 81, respectively.

Oct. 27

EMORY GOLF TEAM CLOSES OUT FALL SCHEDULE AT OGLETHORPE ATLANTA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Emory University men's golf team closes out the fall portion of its 2006-07 season on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 30-31) of next week when it takes part in the Oglethorpe Atlanta Golf Championship.  The tournament will be held at the Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club in nearby Flowery Ranch.  The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips will be part of a 12-team field competing over 36 holes.

Emory looks to continue the momentum it gained following its first-place finish at the Gordin Collegiate Classic, Oct. 15-16, at the Surfside Dunes and Resort Course in Myrtle Beach, SC.  The Eagles topped the 12-team field by firing a 36-hole score of 581, giving it a four-stroke margin over runner-up Rhodes College.  The team's mark represented the third-lowest two-round score in school history.

Individually, senior Rod Olivero hopes to follow his medalist-honor performance at the Gordin Collegiate Classic with a solid showing at the Oglethorpe tournament.  Olivero posted a two-round score of 138 and in the process established an individual school record for the lowest two-round score bettering the previous standard of 139 held by Lee Palms in 1989.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans played a key role in the win by finishing in a tie for fourth place at 143.  Evans has been one of the most consistent players in the fall and posts a team-leading 72.9 strokes per round average through four events.  Olivero stands second in that category at 74.1.

Oct. 24

EMORY'S ROD OLIVERO NAMED UAA GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Emory University senior Rod Olivero has been selected by the University Athletic Association as Golfer of the Week following his sparkling performance at the Gordin Collegiate Classic, Oct. 15-16.

Olivero helped the Eagles to a first-place finish out of 12 teams by claiming medalist honors in the 60-player field.  Olivero fired a school record two-round score of four-under par 138 (68-70) at the Surfside Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Olivero's total bettered the previous mark of 139 held by Lee Palms set in 1989 at the UAA Championships.  

In addition, Olivero's opening-round 68 tied him for third place on the school's all-time single-round list. Olivero became the first player from Emory ever to win medalist honors and his effort aided in the Eagles first-ever team championship at the Gordin Collegiate Classic.

The Eagles close out the fall portion of its 2006-07 schedule when they compete at the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational, Oct. 30-31. 

Oct. 16

EMORY GOLF TEAM CLAIMS TOP SPOT AT GORDIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC

The Emory University golf team was clicking on all cylinders Monday afternoon and used another solid round en route to claiming first-place honors at the Gordin Collegiate Classic. The tournament, hosted by Ohio Wesleyan College, was held at the Grand Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips shot a second-round 293 to finish the 36-hole tournament at 581 (288-293).  Rhodes College finished runner-up at 585 (295-290) while Guilford held down the No. 3 spot at 589 (291-298).  Rounding out the top five in the 11-team field were Methodist at 590 (288-302) and Skidmore at 501 (292-299).

Senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) claimed medalist honors, shooting a brilliant round of one-under par 70 to finish at four-under 138 (68-70-138), an Emory record for a two-round tournament.   Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) posted a 72 over the final 18 holes to take home fourth place at one-over par 143 (71-72).  Freshman Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) carded a 74 and closed out at 147 (73-74) while classmate John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) rounded out the Emory scorers with a 153 (76-77).  Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, R.I.) shot 77-78 to end at 155.

"The guys played great in what is probably the most prestigious regular-season tournament we play in," Phillips said.  The course was tougher on Monday because of the wind but the team really hung in.

"Rod played lights out and had everything going.  He drove well and his iron play was outstanding.  Jeremy Evans also had a real fine showing as did Raffi Simel."

NOTES FROM GORDIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC

Here are some interesting notes from this year's event

*       The 288 by Emory University & Methodist College ties for the 3rd best round in the history of the event

*.       The 581 by Emory University is the 2nd best 36 hole team total in the history of the event

*.       The 68's by Rodrigo Olivero of Emory, Joseph Poplin of Emory and Chris Davis of La Verne tie for the 5th best individual scores in the event history

* .       Chris Davis of La Verne and Rodrigo Olivero of Emory now have averaged 72.50 in the Gordin Classic and that ties for the 9th best scoring average in the event history

*       This is Emory University's first team title at the Gordin Classic and makes them the 6th different team to win the event

*.       Rodrigo Olivero is the first player to win the individual title from Emory University

Oct. 16

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR FIRST AT GORDIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC

The Emory University golf team stands tied for first place with Methodist College after the first day of competition at the Gordin Collegiate  Classic. The tournament, hosted by Ohio Wesleyan College, is being held at the Grand Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Emory and Methodist both shot team scores of four-over par 288 to pace the 11-team field. Holding down third place is Skidmore College at 289 while Texas Lutheran is in the hunt at 290. Guilford College rounds out the top five at 291.

Senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) paced the Emory effort with a career-best three-under par score of 68.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) shot an even-par 71 while freshman Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) carded a 73.  Freshman John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) rounded out the Emory scorers with a 76.  Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, R.I.) shot 77.

The final round of the Gordin Collegiate Classic will be on Monday, Oct. 16.

GORDIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC TEAM SCORES

Oct. 13

EMORY GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE AT GORDIN COLLEGIATE CLASSIC  

The Emory University men's golf team continues the fall portion of its schedule this Sunday and Monday (Oct. 15-16) when it takes part in the Gordin Collegiate Classic. The tournament, hosted by Ohio Wesleyan, will be held at the Grand Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Last year, Emory finished third out of 12 teams with Guilford College taking home first-place honors.

This year's field stacks up as an extremely competitive one with 11 of the top 12 finishers from last year's NCAA Championships taking part including defending national champion Nebraska Wesleyan.

In their most recent outing, the Eagles tied for fifth place out of 17 teams at the 19th annual Tom O'Briant Memorial in Greensboro. Freshman Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) and senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) were the top Emory performers, concluding the tourney in a five-way tie for 12th place at six-over 148.   Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) came in third among the Emory contingent and 19th overall with a 36-hole effort of 150 (76-74). 

Oct. 10

EMORY GOLF TEAM CONCLUDES TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL TIED FOR FIFTH PLACE

The Emory University golf team concluded its participation at the 19th annual Tom O'Briant Memorial by finishing in a tie for fifth place out of 17 teams  The tournament, hosted by Guilford College, was held at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club in Greensboro.  The course played at 6,942 yards with a par of 71.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips shot a team score of  600 (299-301), tying it with the Duke ‘B' Team (300-300).  Methodist College claimed the team title for the fourth straight year, shooting a 21-over par score of 589 (288-301).  Oglethorpe University finished runner-up at 592 (297-295) while Huntingdon College and Guilford College deadlocked for third place at 595.

Freshman Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) and senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Gutamela) concluded the tourney in a five-way tie for 12th place at six-over 148.  Simel shot rounds of 72-76 while Olivero carded rounds of 76-72.  Olivero's second-round score paced all Emory players and tied for the sixth-best showing on the day in the 89-player field.

Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) came in third among the Emory contingent and 19th overall with a 36-hole effort of 150 (76-74).  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) rounded out the team's scoring with a 154 (79-75). 

Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) shot rounds of 85-80 for 165 while freshman John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) competed as an individual and wound up shooting a 153 (76-77). 

Emory's next action takes place Oct. 14-16 when it competes at the Gordin Collegiate Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL FINAL TEAM SCORES

Oct. 9

EMORY GOLF TEAM TIED FOR FOURTH AFTER DAY ONE OF TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL

The Emory University golf team stands tied for fourth place out of 17 teams after the first day of competition at the 19th annual Tom O'Briant Memorial. The tournament, hosted by Guilford College, is being held at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club in Greensboro.

The Eagles of Head Coach Mike Phillips shot a team score of 299 tying them Christopher Newport.  Defending champion Methodist College holds a firm grip on first place after finishing with a 288. Tied for the No. 2 position are Oglethorpe and Huntingdon College both at 297.

Freshman Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) made the most of his homecoming, firing a one-over par 72 which ties him for fifth position.  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) came in second among the Emory players with a 75.  Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) and senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Gutamela) each carded a 76 while junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) ended with an 85. Freshman John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) competed as an individual and wound up shooting a 76. 

"I think the guys were down on themselves a little bit, but this is a difficult course," Phillips said.  "It was windy out there and the pin placements were tough.  We'll get right back at it on Tuesday and see if we can improve."

TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL TEAM SCORES

 Oct. 6

EMORY GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE AT TOM O'BRIANT MEMORIAL

The Emory University men's golf team returns to the state of North Carolina when it competes at the 19th annual Tom O'Briant Memorial on Oct. 9-10.  The tournament, hosted by Guilford College, will be held at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club in Greensboro.  The course, designed by Pete Dye, is 6,640 yards with the par being 70.  Last year, Emory finished fifth out of 18 teams with Methodist College taking home first-place honors for the third straight season.

The Eagles are coming off a sixth-place finish out of 15 teams at the Greensboro College Invitational. Emory finished with a 36-hole team score of 12-over par 588 (296-292) on the 6,706-yard, par-72 course Meadowlands Golf Course.  Pacing Emory's efforts was sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL), who turned in an second-place finish  among the 81 players with a four-under effort of 140 (71-69). Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) ranked second among Emory players and 20th overall with rounds of 76 and 71 to end at 147.  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) stood 28th on the scoreboard (73-76-149) while senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) rounded out the Eagles scorers at 153 (76-77). 

Following its appearance at the O'Briant Memorial, the Eagles' next action takes place, Oct. 14-16, when it travels to Myrtle Beach, SC, to compete at the Gordin Collegiate Classic.

Oct. 3

EMORY GOLF TEAM FINISHES SIXTH AT GREENSBORO COLLEGE INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team finished sixth out of 15 teams at the Greensboro College Invitational.  The Invitational was held at the Meadowlands Golf Club in Winston-Salem, NC.   The Eagles finished with a 36-hole team score of 12-over par 588 (296-292) on the 6,706-yard, par-72 course.  Claiming first place was Huntingdon College with a one-under mark of 575 (281-294) while Methodist College was a close second at even-par 576 (287-289).  LaGrange College held down the No. 3 position (286-293-579) and was followed by Washington & Lee (290-292-582), Guilford College (292-291-583) and then Emory.

Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) turned in an excellent performance at the Invitational, finishing second among the 81 players with a four-under effort of 140 (71-69). He was just one stroke behind Joe Gibson who carded rounds of 70 and 69 to finish first at 139.  Evans' and Gibson's second-round scores represented the low mark of all competitors on the day.

Junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) ranked second among Emory players and 20th overall with rounds of 76 and 71 to end at 147.  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) stood 28th on the scoreboard (73-76-149) while senior Rod Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemla) rounded out the Eagles scorers at 153 (76-77).  Freshman John Ross (N. Barrington, IL) wound up at 155 (79-76) while freshman Raffi Simel (Alpharetta, GA) shot 151 (76-75) playing as an individual

Emory makes a return trip to the state of North Carolina next Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 9-10) when it takes part in the Guilford College Invitational.

FINAL TEAM RESULTS

Oct. 2

EMORY GOLF TEAM STANDS SEVENTH AFTER FIRST DAY OF GREENSBORO COLLEGE INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team stands seventh out of 16 squads after the first day of competition at the Greensboro College Invitational.  The Invitational is being held at the Meadowlands Golf Club in Winston-Salem, NC.   Holding down first place is Huntingdon College who fired a fine team score of 281, seven under par on the 6,706-yard, par-72 course.  LaGrange College stands second at 286 (-2 under) while Methodist College posted a one-under par effort of 287.  Washington & Lee (290), Guilford (292) and Averett (295) ranked fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively.  Emory checked in with an eight-over par score of 296.

Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) recorded Emory's best round of the day, shooting a one-under par 71.  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) came up with a score of 73 while junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) and senior Rodrigo Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) each posted rounds of 76.  Freshman John Ross finished with a 79 while classmate Raffi Simel (Greensboro, NC) registered a 76 playing as an individual.

Play at the Greensboro Collegiate Invitational concludes on Tuesday (Oct. 3).

Sept. 29

EMORY GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE AT GREENSBORO INVITATIONAL

The Emory University men's golf team continues the fall portion of its schedule when it participates at the Greensboro College Invitational next Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 2-3).  The Invitational will be held at the Meadowlands Golf Club in Winston-Salem, NC.  Designed by Hale Irwin, the Meadowlands is a 6,706-yard, par-72 course. Joining Emory in the Invitational will be approximately 15 teams including Division III national powers, Guilford College, Methodist College, Huntingdon College and Oglethorpe.

Head Coach Mike Philips hopes that the momentum gained from the squad's playoff win against Oglethorpe in the Rhodes College Invitational, Sept. 17-18, can carry over into this weekend.  In the Rhodes Invitational, junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) paced Emory's efforts, claiming medalist honors out of 61 players with a two-over par score of 146 at the Tunica National Course (MS) while sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) captured third place with a six-over mark of 150.

"The course this weekend is similar to our home course in that an errant shot is very penalizing," Emory University Head Coach Mike Phillips said.  "We have not fared too well as a team at the Meadowlands in the recent past but I believe that the team is playing with a lot of confidence.  We are looking to continue to play well after a great start at the Rhodes Invitational and we will be tested by a much stronger field."

Last year Guilford captured the team title while Huntingdon College took home runner-up honors.  Emory finished seventh out of the 15-team field.

Sept. 18

EMORY GOLF TEAM WINS PLAYOFF TO CAPTURE FIRST PLACE AT RHODES INVITATIONAL

The Emory University and Oglethorpe golf teams went six playoff holes this afternoon before the Eagles came away with first-place honors at the Rhodes College Invitational.  Both Emory and the Petrels of Oglethorpe shot team scores of 604 over the 36-hole event which was played at the Tunica (MS) National Golf Resort.  Emory recorded five pars on the sixth playoff hole to come away with the triumph.

Entering the final round, Emory trailed Oglethorpe by five shots (305-300) but ended up shooting 299 while the Petrels finished at 304 forcing the playoff.

Emory junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) claimed medalist honors with his even-par 72 today giving him a two-day score of 146.  Harker's performance earned him all-tournament honors as did sophomore Jeremy Evans' (Palm Harbor, FL) 36-hole effort of 150 (75-75).  Senior Rodrigo Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) carded a final round of 76 and finished at 154 (78-76) while sophomore Chip Tallman (Alpharetta, GA) shot his second consecutive 78 to finish at 156 (78-78).  Sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) bounced back from an opening-day score of 81, shooting 76 to finish at 157 (81-76).  Sophomore Brent Josephson (Hidden Hills, CA) competed as an individual and finished with an 80 in his final round, 167 for the tourney.

"The guys hung in well and battled some breezy and wet weather," Emory Head Coach Mike Phillips said.  "Everybody pitched in and contributed, especially during the playoff holes.  The way the players picked each other up was a great example of golf being a team game."

Emory continues the fall portion of its schedule, Oct. 2-3, when it participates in the Greensboro College Invitational.

Sept. 17

EMORY GOLF TEAM HOLDS DOWN SECOND PLACE AFTER FIRST DAY OF RHODES INVITATIONAL

The Emory University golf team holds down second place out of 10 teams after the first day of competition at the Rhodes College Invitational held at the Tunica (MS) National Golf Resort. 

The Eagles fired a team score of 305 and trail only Oglethorpe's total of 300.  Host Rhodes College stands third at 315 while Mississippi College recorded a mark of 327. 

Junior Drew Harker (Barrington RI) shot a 74 to pace all Emory players at the 7,210-yard, par-72 course, good for fourth place. Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) was right behind Harker with a first-day effort of 75.  Senior Rodrigo Olivero (Guatemala City, Guatemala) and sophomore Chip Tallman (Alpharetta, GA) each posted a 78 while sophomore Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) rounded out the Emory contingent with an 81.  Sophomore Brent Josephson (Hidden Hills, CA) competed as an individual and finished with an 87.

Emory concludes play at the Rhodes Invitational on Monday, Sept. 18.

Sept. 14

EMORY GOLF TEAM OPENS FALL SEASON AT RHODES COLLEGE INVITATIONAL  

The Emory University men's golf team opens the fall portion of its schedule this coming Sunday and Monday (Sept. 17-18) when it competes at the Rhodes College Invitational.  The Invitational will be played at the Tunica (MS) National Golf Resort.  Other teams competing include Rhodes College, Oglethorpe, Millsaps, Christian Brothers University, Hendrix, Sewanee and Centre.

Head Coach Mike Philips enters his 24th season in charge of the Eagles program and returns a number of key personnel from last year's squad that posted a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Division III championships.  While fielding a relatively young squad with just one senior on the roster, Phillips can count on some tested performers. 

Sophomore Jeremy Evans (Palm Harbor, FL) and junior Drew Harker (Barrington, RI) both distinguished themselves last season are the top returning players with scores of 76.2 and 76.7 per-round averages.  Evans was the University Athletic Association Rookie of the Year while Harker brought home first team all-conference recognition.  The squad's lone senior, Rodrigo Olivero, averaged 77.2 strokes per outing over the course of 25 rounds.  Two sophomores, Patrick Cohn (St. Louis, MO) and William Tallman (Alpharetta, GA)  earned spots on the travel squad and will be put to the test on the 7,210-yard, par-72 course. 

"This tournament will be our first opportunity to match-up with highly ranked Oglethorpe and tournament host Rhodes, said Phillips, who has directed Emory to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances.  "It will also test a young team on a pretty good golf course that is well-bunkered and that has numerous water hazards."