A half dozen academic standouts from Concordia Men’s Golf garnered 2023 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. Repeat award winners include Drew D’Ercole, Jacob Woodmancy and Ivan Yabut.
For their performances throughout the 2022-23 season, Bulldog standouts Drew D’Ercole and Ivan Yabut have been named to the GPAC Men’s Golf All-Conference teams. Both Concordia players rank among the program's best ever.
A tough second round prevented Concordia Men's Golf from competing for a conference championship, but the Bulldogs rebounded in round three and finished in fifth place in the GPAC behind the likes of Drew D'Ercole and Ivan Yabut.
With 36 of 54 holes in the books at the 2023 GPAC Men's Golf Championship, the Bulldogs reside in sixth place (296-307–603). Ivan Yabut, Drew D'Ercole and Jacob Woodmancy were each within two strokes of each other on day one.
The 2023 GPAC Men's Golf Championship is slated to unfold Monday and Tuesday (April 24-25) in Vermillion, S.D., with three rounds of action. The Bulldogs will attempt to improve upon last season's sixth-place finish.
A top five placement at the Midwest Spring National Invite allowed Drew D'Ercole to pull in GPAC Golfer of the Week accolades. The Papillion, Neb., native also won a singles match versus Doane and placed 15th at the Howl at the Hill.
More favorable weather conditions on day two of Nebraska Wesleyan’s Howl at the Hill resulted in improved scores across the board. Led by the likes of Drew D'Ercole and Justin Webert, the Bulldog 'A' team placed fifth out of 10 teams.
Seventy-one competitors were tasked with battling major wind gusts in Sunday (April 16)’s first round of the Howl at the Hill. The Bulldogs shot a team score of 326 and are in third place heading into Monday's final round.
In the annual Bulldog-Tiger Cup, Concordia emerged victorious over rival Doane, 10-8. The competition featured best ball and singles match play on a cold and blustery day at York Country Club.
Drew D'Ercole starred on Tuesday (April 11) while shooting one-over-par, vaulting him into a tie for fourth place on the final leaderboard at the Midwest National Invite. As a team, the Bulldogs placed eighth.
- Featured Story
Eight of the nine Bulldogs who carded season averages in the 70s last season return to the 2023-24 squad. Depth will again be a strength as Concordia looks to build upon a record-breaking season behind fifth-year standout Drew D'Ercole.
- Featured Story
Omaha native Ivan Yabut combines a big game with a big smile and a big heart. The sport of golf has provided Yabut a platform for reaching others and spreading the joy the game has given him.
Featured StoryLed by proven performers Ivan Yabut and Drew D'Ercole, Concordia Men's Golf believes it is primed to move up from last season's GPAC placement of sixth. The Bulldogs return all five competitors who played in last spring's conference championships.
Featured StoryPreseason preparation has begun in earnest as the first week of classes has arrived. Since last season concluded in late April, the Concordia Men’s Golf team has set its sights on making a move within the GPAC.
Featured StoryAfter a seventh-place GPAC finish, the Concordia men’s squad is looking improve in 2020-2021.
Featured StoryConcordia alum Shawn Rodehorst completed his third season as head women’s golf coach at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2019-20. He discussed his coaching career and Bulldog memories in this Q&A interview.
Featured StoryAn inspirational student-athlete, senior Nolan Zikas has been named the 2018 winner of the David Toms Overcoming Adversity Award. The award is presented to one collegiate male golfer in the nation each year.
Featured StoryNolan Zikas and Tylar Samek return to the lineup for head coach Brett Muller's men's golf program. They are likely to be joined by a host of transfers that Muller hopes will help push the team near the top of the GPAC.
Featured StoryBehind the likes of Russell Otten and Nolan Zikas, the 2017-18 Concordia men's golf team has hopes of moving up the conference standings. The Bulldogs open their season Sept. 1 at the Midland Invite.
Featured StoryNolan Zikas is a winner. In life. On the course. Said Zikas, "I enjoy being an inspiration. I like telling my story. I want kids to know that they can overcome this."
Upcoming Events
Men's Golf
Mount Marty University InviteYankton, South Dakota | Hillcrest CC & Fox Run GCMen's Golf
Mount Marty University InviteYankton, South Dakota | Hillcrest CC & Fox Run GCMen's Golf
Blue River InviteLincoln, Nebraska | Highlands GC
