2017-18 Men's Golf News

Abbott & Metcalf Named GCAA All-America Scholars; Abbott Earns All-Region Honors
Abbott & Metcalf Named GCAA All-America Scholars; Abbott Earns All-Region Honors

May 16, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 16, 2018) – Seniors John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) and Mike Metcalf (Longmeadow, Mass.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team have both been named Division III Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced on Tuesday night. Additionally, Abbott earned DIII Ping All-Northeast Region honors.

Senior Joe Ciolek shot an even par 72 during round two of the NCAA Championships on Wednesday at Grandover Resort. (Photo by Joe Fisher)
Golden Bears Finish 29th at NCAA DIII Championships

May 16, 2018

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 16, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s golf team placed 29th at the NCAA Division III Championships after posting a score of 306 during round two action on Wednesday at Grandover Resort. 

Senior Joe Ciolek shot an opening round 77 at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday. (Photo by John Bell)
Golden Bears Shoot Opening Round 316 at NCAA Championships

May 15, 2018

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 15, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s golf team turned in a score of 316 before play was suspended due to stormy weather on the opening day of the NCAA Division III Championships on Tuesday at Grandover Resort. 

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN: "WNEU men's golf coach 'Red' Downes saving his best for last"
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN: "WNEU men's golf coach 'Red' Downes saving his best for last"

May 14, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 7, 2018) - Coach Downes has saved his best for last. William "Red" Arthur Downes will wrap up his 33-year career as coach of the men's golf team at Western New England University next week when the Golden Bears compete at the NCAA Division III National Championships.

NCAA Division III Golf Championships Preview
NCAA Division III Golf Championships Preview

May 14, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 14, 2018) – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) champion Western New England University men’s golf team will make its third appearance at the NCAA Division III Championships this week at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C.

Downes, Abbott & Zogby Earn Major Awards from CCC
Downes, Abbott & Zogby Earn Major Awards from CCC

May 10, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 10, 2018) – Several members of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) champion Western New England University men’s golf team were recognized when the CCC announced its major award winners and All-Conference selections on Thursday afternoon. 

Abbott & Zogby Receive Weekly CCC Awards
Abbott & Zogby Receive Weekly CCC Awards

April 30, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 30, 2018) – Senior John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) and freshman Ryan Zogby (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team have been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Golfer and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the league office announced on Monday morning.

Western New England captured its fourth CCC title by 20 strokes over the weekend at Kernwood Country Club in Salem, Mass.
Senior Trio Leads Golden Bears to Fourth CCC Title

April 29, 2018

SALEM, Mass. (April 29, 2018) – Led by a trio of top-three finishes, the Western New England University men’s golf team cruised to its fourth Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship on Sunday at Kernwood Country Club.   

Senior Joe Ciolek leads the 20-player field at the CCC Championship with a one under par 69, and the Golden Bears hold a 14-stroke advantage following round one on Saturday. (Photo by Jody Lemoi)
Golden Bears Hold 14-Stroke Lead Following Round One of CCC Championship

April 28, 2018

SALEM, Mass. (April 28, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s golf team has a 14-stroke lead over second place Endicott College following the first round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship on Saturday at Kernwood Country Club. 

Western New England captured the team title at the Westfield State Spring Invitational on Tuesday, led by freshman Ryan Zogby (third from left), who claimed co-medalist honors.
Zogby Leads Golden Bears at Westfield State Invitational

April 24, 2018

WESTFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2018) – Freshman Ryan Zogby (New Hartford, N.Y.) earned co-medalist honors as the Western New England University men’s golf team topped the four-team field at the Westfield State University Spring Invitational on Tuesday at Tekoa Country Club. 

John Abbott & Cameron Cox Receive Weekly CCC Awards
John Abbott & Cameron Cox Receive Weekly CCC Awards

April 23, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 23, 2018) – Senior John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) and freshman Cameron Cox (Bowdoinham, Maine) of the Western New England University men’s golf team have both been recognized with weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday afternoon.

Senior John Abbott topped the 99-player field at the JWU Wildcat Spring Invitational with a two-day score of 146 on his way to medalist honors.
Abbott Claims Medalist Honors as Western New England Finishes Second at Wildcat Spring Invitational

April 22, 2018

CRANSTON, R.I. (April 22, 2018) – Senior John Abbott (Higganum, Conn.) claimed medalist honors as the Western New England University men’s golf team turned in a second place finish at the Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Spring Invitational following round two action on Sunday at Cranston Country Club. 

Senior John Abbott's opening round 73 on Saturday has him in first place in the 88-player field at the JWU Wildcat Spring Invitational.  (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan Sportshots)
Western New England Leading the Field After Opening Round of Wildcat Spring Invitational

April 21, 2018

CRANSTON, R.I. (April 21, 2018) – Led by a trio of top-ten individual performances, the Western New England University men’s golf team is leading the 19-team field following the opening round of the Wildcat Spring Invitational on Saturday at Cranston Country Club. 

Golden Bears Place Second at Rich Korzec Invitational
Golden Bears Place Second at Rich Korzec Invitational

April 17, 2018

SUTTON, Mass. (April 17, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s golf team turned in a second place finish on Tuesday at the Rich Korzec Invitational, hosted by Worcester State University at Blackstone National Golf Club. 

Ryan Zogby Earns CCC Rookie of the Week Honors
Ryan Zogby Earns CCC Rookie of the Week Honors

April 09, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 9, 2018) – Freshman Ryan Zogby (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Western New England University men’s golf team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday afternoon. 

Senior John Abbott finished tied for eighth place with a five-over par 77 as the Golden Bears opened their spring season with a sixth-place finish at the Rhode Island College Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan Sportshots)
Western New England Opens Spring Season with Sixth Place Finish at Rhode Island College Invitational

April 07, 2018

WARWICK, R.I. (April 7, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s golf team opened its spring season with a sixth place finish on Saturday at the Rhode Island College Invitational, held at Valley Country Club.