Michigan State Men's Golf news

Men's Golf's Casey Lubahn Named Finalist for the Jan Strickland Award

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:22:23 PST

Michigan State men's golf assistant coach Casey Lubahn was chosen as a finalist for the 2008 Jan Strickland Award presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf, announced recently by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

Big Ten Champion Spartans Selected to 2008 NCAA East Regional

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:23:04 PST

Fresh off its third Big Ten Championship title in four years, the Michigan State men's golf team was an automatic qualifier for the 2008 NCAA East Regional Championship, announced this afternoon on a conference call by the NCAA offices. Competition will be held May 15-17 at the Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Sam Puryear Named Big Ten Men's Golf Coach of the Year

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:06:08 PST

First-year Michigan State head coach Sam Puryear was named the Big Ten Conference's Men's Golf Coach of the Year, it was announced today by the conference office. Also gaining recognition today by the league was senior Ryan Brehm, junior Randy Hutchison and sophomore Jack Newman. Brehm and Hutchison were named to the All-Big Ten First Team, while Newman garnered second-team recognition. Brehm also was named Michigan State's sportsmanship nominee.

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Spartans Win Back-to-Back Big Ten Men's Golf Championships

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:40 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team captured its second consecutive Big Ten Championship on Sunday, April 27 at Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans shot a final round 301 to hold off a hard-charging Minnesota squad. For the tournament, the Spartans shot a four-round total of 21-over par 1,173 (291-295-286-301), bettering the Golden Gophers (293-301-290-293) by four strokes. It is MSU's third conference title in the last four years, and fourth overall.

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Spartans Retake Lead on Saturday at 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:16:34 PST

Behind an impressive third round two-under par 286, the Michigan State men's golf team regained the lead today at the 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship on the Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans now hold an 11-stroke lead over the field with a three-day total of eight-over 872.

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Men's Golf In Third Place After Two Rounds At Big Ten Championships

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:46 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team stands in third place after day one at the 2008 Big Ten Championships, held on the Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans are at 10-over par 586 (291-295) after two rounds. Illinois sits atop the leaderboard with a five-over par 581 (293-288). Senior Ryan Brehm is MSU's top performer after a two-round total of three-under par 141 (72-69), good for a tie for second place. Indiana's Jorge Campillo leads the championships with a four-under par 140 (69-71).

Michigan State Leads After First Round of Big Ten Men's Golf Championship

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:26:35 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team holds a two stroke lead after the first round of the 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship, held at the Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing, Mich. The morning round was completed early this afternoon with the Spartans firing a three-over par 291, to lead a group of four schools, including Illinois, Minnesota, Northwestern and Ohio State, that sit at five-over par 293.

Michigan State to Host 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:19:51 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team is set to host the 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship at the Forest Akers West Golf Course (par 72, 7,013 yards) in East Lansing. The 54-hole tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 25 at 9 a.m. ET with the teams teeing off of the first and 10th tees.

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MSU Men's Golf Places Second at Boilermaker Invitational

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:11:32 PST

For the second consecutive event, the Michigan State men's golf team placed second at the 2008 Boilermaker Invitational, held at the Kampen Course at the Brick Boilermaker Golf Complex.

Men's Golf Shares 36 Hole Lead at Boilermaker Invitational

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:53:05 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team shares the opening day lead with Indiana University at the 2008 Boilermaker Invitational, held at the Kampen Course at the Brick Boilermaker Golf Complex. The No. 23-ranked Spartans, with rounds of 281 and 282, and the No. 24-ranked Hoosiers finished the initial 36 holes at 13-under par 563, six strokes ahead of Illinois and Kent State.

Men's Golf Looks to Defend Title at Boilermaker Invitational

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:19:46 PST

In its last preparation for the upcoming Big Ten Championship, the Michigan State men's golf team headed to West Lafayette, Ind. for the 2008 Boilermaker Invitational, held on the par 72, 7,467 yard Kampen Course at the Brick Boilermaker Golf Complex. The tournament begins on Saturday, April 19 (36 holes) with a 9 a.m. ET shotgun start, and is concluded with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on Sunday (18 holes).

Ryan Brehm Named Big Ten Men's Golfer of the Week

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:44:55 PST

Michigan State men's golf senior Ryan Brehm was named the Big Ten Men's Golfer of the Week, released today by the conference office. Brehm earned his second career weekly conference honor after winning the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate this weekend at Ohio State. He previously was recognized by the Big Ten on April 12, 2007.

Ryan Brehm Wins Kepler Intercollegiate; Spartans Finish Second

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:43:40 PST

Senior Ryan Brehm completed a consistent weekend to win the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate, held on the Scarlet Course at The Ohio State University's Golf Club. Brehm shot a two-over par 73 today, following a 72 and a 73 in yesterday's first two rounds, to win his fourth tournament of the season and fifth of his career, by four strokes with a five-over 218. In addition, the Spartans placed second as a team with a 51-over par 903 (303-302-298).

Brehm, Spartans Lead Kepler Intercollegiate Thru Saturday's Two Rounds

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:00:46 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team holds a one stroke lead over the University of Colorado after the first 36 holes of the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate, held on the Scarlet Course at The Ohio State University's Golf Club. Senior Ryan Brehm led the Spartans over today's initial 36 holes, tying for first place with Ohio State's Zach Sebert. The tournament will conclude tomorrow with 18 holes beginning with a 8:30 a.m. ET shotgun start.

Men's Golf Prepares for Robert Kepler Intercollegiate

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:37:46 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team concludes its regular season this weekend with the 39th Annual Robert Kepler Intercollegiate, hosted at the par 71, 7,455-yard Scarlet Course at The Ohio State University's Golf Club. Play begins on Saturday with 36 holes beginning with a 8:30 a.m. ET shotgun start and concludes with 18 holes on Sunday with another 8:30 a.m. ET shotgun.