2017-18 Men's Golf News
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.
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.
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"
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.