In action for the second and final round of the Blue River Classic, the Concordia University men’s golf team shaved nine strokes off its total from the previous day. The Bulldogs co-hosted the event with Doane.
Led by senior Tylar Samek and a couple of newcomers, the Concordia University men’s golf squad ushered in the 2019-20 season while in action in round one of the Blue River Classic on Tuesday (Sept. 3).
Despite the graduation of Nolan Zikas, the Concordia men's golf squad has its sights set on a better performance in GPAC play this season. Senior Tylar Samek is the leader for a more youthful group.
Grand Island native and 2019 graduate Grant Suchanek was named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete, as announced by the NAIA on May 23. He represented the men's golf program on the list.
An all-time great for Concordia men's golf, senior Nolan Zikas has earned All-GPAC honors for the fourth time in his career. Zikas is the program's record holder for best single season and career scoring average.
The impact Nolan Zikas has made at Concordia will long be remembered. The senior ended his collegiate career on Wednesday (April 24) by placing inside the top 20 at the GPAC championships.
While Concordia slipped back a bit as a team, senior Nolan Zikas made a climb up the individual leaderboard during round three of the GPAC men's golf championships. Concordia now sits in eighth place.
In the final outing prior to the GPAC championships, the Bulldogs placed 10th in a preview of the conference meet. Individually, senior Nolan Zikas just missed out on another top 10 claim.
Three Bulldogs turned in a score of 77 or lower while helping Concordia shoot its lowest round so far this spring. Coach Brett Muller's squad is in ninth place after day one of the Bethel Invite.
Reliable senior Nolan Zikas paced the Bulldogs with a three-over-par 74 on the first day of the Blue River Invite. As a team, Concordia shot 332. It will move into round two in 11th place.
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For a sixth-straight year, Drew D'Ercole has been a fixture for Concordia Golf. In his extended stay as a Bulldog, D'Ercole has laid the groundwork for a future athletics career while shining in his respective roles.
Featured StoryWhile Drew D'Ercole has used up his eligibility, Bulldog Men's Golf brings back five seniors, including standout Justin Webert. Concordia seeks to move up the GPAC ladder in 2024-25.
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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 StoryOmaha 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.
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Preseason 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.
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After 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.
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