2016-17 Men's Golf News

Abbott, Fontaine & Metcalf Earn All-America Scholar Honors From the GCAA
Abbott, Fontaine & Metcalf Earn All-America Scholar Honors From the GCAA

August 01, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 1, 2017) – Three members of the Western New England University men’s golf team have been named Division III Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Senior Matt Fontaine (left) was named the CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He also earned All-CCC first team honors, along with juniors John Abbott (second from left) and Mike Metcalf (right). Junior Joe Ciolek (second from right) was named to the All-CCC second team.
Fontaine Named CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete, Three Other Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors

May 10, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 10, 2017) – Senior Matt Fontaine (East Longmeadow, Mass.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon when the conference office released its major award winners and All-CCC teams.

Junior Joe Ciolek finished third overall at the CCC Championship with a two-day score of 149 as the Golden Bears came up one stroke short. (Photo by Spartan SportShots)
Endicott Edges Western New England by One Stroke for CCC Title

April 30, 2017

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (April 30, 2017) – The Western New England University men’s golf team came up one stroke short of capturing its third straight Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) title on Sunday, as Endicott College held on for a narrow victory following the second round of the tournament at Twin Hills Country Club.

Senior John Abbott is in fourth place in the 116-player field after the first round of the Williams Invitational with an even par score of 71. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots)
Western New England Trails Endicott by Five Strokes After Round One of CCC Championship

April 29, 2017

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (April 29, 2017) – The Western New England University men’s golf team trails first place Endicott College by five strokes following the first round of the 2017 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship, which was held on Saturday at Twin Hills Country Club.

Mike Metcalf Named CCC Golfer of the Week
Mike Metcalf Named CCC Golfer of the Week

April 24, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2017) – Junior Mike Metcalf (Longmeadow, Mass.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Golfer of the Week after helping lead the Golden Bears to a pair of tournament victories last week, the league office announced on Monday.

Golden Bears Register Fourth Straight Tournament Victory at JWU Wildcat Spring Invitational
Golden Bears Register Fourth Straight Tournament Victory at JWU Wildcat Spring Invitational

April 23, 2017

CRANSTON, R.I. (April 23, 2017) – The Western New England University men’s golf team remains undefeated this spring, as the Golden Bears won their fourth straight tournament with a seven-stroke victory at the Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Spring Invitational on Sunday at Cranston Country Club.

Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots
Golden Bears Hold One Stroke Lead After First Round of Wildcat Spring Invitational

April 22, 2017

CRANSTON, R.I. (April 22, 2017) – The Western New England University men’s golf team sits in first place with a one stroke lead after the first round of the Wildcat Spring Invitational, hosted by Johnson & Wales University at Cranston Country Club.

Golden Bears Capture Western New England Invitational
Golden Bears Capture Western New England Invitational

April 20, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 20, 2017) – Three players placed inside the top-10 as the Western New England University men's golf team captured its annual Invitational by two strokes on Thursday at Veterans Memorial Golf Course.

Joe Ciolek Named CCC Golfer of the Week
Joe Ciolek Named CCC Golfer of the Week

April 18, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 18, 2017) – Junior Joe Ciolek (South Hadley, Mass.) of the Western New England University golf team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Golfer of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots
Golden Bears Post Second Straight Win at Rhode Island College Spring Invitational

April 14, 2017

WARWICK, R.I. (April 14, 2017) – Senior Matt Fontaine (East Longmeadow, Mass.) and junior John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) placed second and third individually as the Western New England University men’s golf team continued its strong start to the spring season with a first place finish at the Rhode Island College Invitational on Friday at Valley Country Club.

Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots
Ciolek Leads Western New England To First Place at Rich Korzec Invitational

April 11, 2017

SUTTON, Mass. (April 11, 2017) – Led by junior Joe Ciolek’s (South Hadley, Mass.) first place finish, the Western New England University men’s golf team opened its spring season in impressive fashion, capturing the Rich Korzec Memorial Invitational by 15 strokes on Tuesday at Blackstone National Golf Club.

Senior John Abbott is in fourth place in the 116-player field after the first round of the Williams Invitational with an even par score of 71. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots)
Western New England Finishes Tied for Fourth at NEIGA Championships

October 24, 2016

BREWSTER, Mass. (October 24, 2016) – The Western New England University men’s golf team finished in a tie for fourth place following round two action of the 82nd Annual New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) Championship today at The Captains Course.

Senior Mike Metcalf shot an even par 71 on Sunday as the Golden Bears placed third overall at the Williams Invitational.
Golden Bears in 5th Place after First Round of NEIGA Championship

October 23, 2016

BREWSTER, Mass. (October 23, 2016) – The Western New England University men’s golf team sits in fifth place after the opening round of the 82nd Annual New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) Championship, which is being held at The Captains Course in Brewster, Mass.

Western New England Captures CCC Fall Qualifier by Eight Strokes
Western New England Captures CCC Fall Qualifier by Eight Strokes

October 04, 2016

HINGHAM, Mass. (October 4, 2016) – The Western New England University men’s golf team captured the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Fall Qualifier with a score of 308 earlier today at South Shore Country Club in Hingham, Mass.

John Abbott Recognized as CCC Golfer of the Week
John Abbott Recognized as CCC Golfer of the Week

September 26, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 26, 2016) – Junior John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Golfer of the Week following his performance over the weekend at the Williams Fall Invitational.

Senior John Abbott is in fourth place in the 116-player field after the first round of the Williams Invitational with an even par score of 71. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots)
Golden Bears Place Eighth at Williams Fall Invitational

September 25, 2016

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (September 25, 2016) – The Western New England University men’s golf team posted a score of 321 during round two of the Williams Fall Invitational earlier today and placed eighth overall in the event, which was hosted by Williams College at Taconic Golf Club.