Women's Golf

2011-12 Women's Golf News

  • Willamette Steps Up one Spot, Earns Fourth Place at NWC Championship
    April 22, 2012
    RICHLAND, WASH. -- With every member improving her score from the first round, the Willamette University women's golf squad reduced its team score by 29 strokes, as the Bearcats shot a 329 in the second round of the 2012 Northwest Conference Championship Tournament at Columbia Point Golf Course on Sunday, April 22.
  • Bearcats are Fifth after First Day of NWC Championship
    April 21, 2012
    RICHLAND, WASH. -- The Willamette University women's golf team holds fifth place after the first day of the 2012 Northwest Conference Championship Tournament at Columbia Point Golf Course. The Bearcats achieved a team score of 358. Whitman College topped the field with a score of 317, but owned only a one-stroke lead over George Fox University, which shot 318.
  • Bearcats Seek Continued Success at NWC Championship Tournament
    April 20, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- With four freshmen hoping to continue a successful season, the Willamette University women's golf team is set for strong competition at the 2012 Northwest Conference Championship Tournament at Columbia Point Golf Course in Richland, Wash., on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday April 22. The Bearcats enter the tournament tied for third place in the NWC standings.
  • Smith Finishes Second at Willamette Invitational after Carding a 76 in Second Round
    April 15, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University golfer Nicole Smith (Fr., Portland, OR/Westview HS) registered a 76 for the lowest score in the second round, as she moved from fifth place into second place in the final standings at the Willamette Invitational on Sunday, April 15. Kelsey Morrison from George Fox University won the individual title by six strokes, as she finished at 153. Smith followed with an overall score of 159.
  • Bearcats are Second in Team Standings after One Day of Willamette Invitational
    April 14, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Led by Nicole Smith (Fr., Portland, OR/Westview HS) the Willamette University women's golf team was in second place as the first round ended at the Willamette Invitational on Saturday, April 14 at Illahe Hills Country Club. Smith shot an 83 for Willamette's low round of the day, as she held fifth place heading into the second round.
  • Weinhold Ties for Second Place at West Region Invitational
    April 10, 2012
    GEORGETOWN, TEXAS -- Willamette University freshman golfer Mckenzie Weinhold (Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) tied for second place at the West Region Invitational with a 36-hole score of 163, as the two-day event concluded on Tuesday, April 10 at the Berry Creek Country Club. The Bearcats finished in sixth place in the team standings at 726. Weinhold tied for second with Taylor O'Rear from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor after both golfers shot a 79 in the first round, followed by an 84 in the second round. When the second round started, Weinhold and O'Rear were tied for the lead, but Karissa Speck from Southwestern University made a great comeback to win the tournament. Speck shot 160 for the 36 holes. She carded an 84 on the first day and was tied for eighth entering the second round. She led all players over the final 18 holes with a score of 76, as she surged into the lead.
  • Weinhold is Tied for Lead after First Day of West Region Invitational in Texas
    April 09, 2012
    GEORGETOWN, TEXAS -- Mckenzie Weinhold (Fr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) of Willamette University was tied for first place with Taylor O'Rear from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a score of 79 during the first round of the West Region Invitational at Berry Creek Country Club on Monday, April 9.
  • Bearcat Women's Golf Team Places Fifth at NWC Spring Classic
    April 01, 2012
    PENDLETON, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's golf team concluded the Northwest Conference Spring Classic in fifth place as the two-day tournament ended on Sunday, April 1 at the Wildhorse Golf course. Willamette carded a 338 in the first round on Saturday and shot 352 in the second round on Sunday.
  • Smith Holds Second Place after First Round of NWC Spring Classic in Women's Golf
    March 31, 2012
    PENDLETON, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman Nicole Smith (Portland, OR/Westview HS) carded a 76 on the first day of the Northwest Conference Spring Classic in women's golf to move into second place with one round remaining. Kelsey Morrison from George Fox University shot a 1-under-par 71 for a 5-stroke lead. Nicole Lomax of Whitworth University was third with a 77.
  • Bearcats Win Women's Title at Salem Collegiate Cup; Second Day is Canceled
    March 13, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The second day of the Salem Collegiate Cup, set for Tuesday, March 13 at Illahe Hills Country Club, has been canceled due to wet grounds following rain and snow overnight. As a result, the results form the first day are also the final results, with Willamette University winning the women's team title and Bearcat freshman Mckenzie Weinhold (Fr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/U. of Nevada-Reno) earning medalist honors.
  • Willamette Women's Golf Team Leads Salem Collegiate Cup after First Round
    March 12, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Led by Mckenzie Weinhold (Fr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/U. of Nevada-Reno), who recorded the day's low score with an 84, the Willamette University women's golf team held the lead after the first round of the Salem Collegiate Cup on Monday, March 12.
  • Willamette Defeats Corban in Dual Meet
    March 03, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University earned the top three individual finishes as the Bearcats defeated Corban University during a dual meet in women's golf on Saturday, March 3 at the Oak Knoll Golf Course. The Bearcats registered a team score of 365, while Corban concluded the 18-hole event with a score of 406.
  • Bearcats Add Dual Meet with Corban on Saturday, March 3
    March 02, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's golf team will take on crosstown rival Corban University in a dual meet on Saturday, March 3 at Oak Knoll Golf Course. Action is set to begin at 10 a.m. (PST). The Bearcats and the Warriors will play from the course's regular tees.
  • Strong Second Day Earns Weinhold Fourth Place at NWC Fall Classic
    October 23, 2011
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Willamette University's Mckenzie Weinhold (Fr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) shot a 78 on the second day of the Northwest Conference Women's Golf Fall Classic, as she finished in fourth place with a 36-hole score of 158. Megan McGrew from George Fox University won the individual title with an overall score of 150 during the event, which was held Oct. 22-23 on the Green Back course at the Heron Lakes Golf Course.
  • Weinhold is Tied for Fifth after First Round of NWC Fall Classic
    October 22, 2011
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- A two-over-par 74 by Megan McGrew led all players and the George Fox University Bruins, who began their bid for a third straight Northwest Conference Women's Golf Fall Classic championship with a first-day score of 313 to take a seven-stroke lead in the 2011 Classic Saturday here at the Heron Lakes Golf Course.
  • Bearcats Finish in Fifth Place at Culturame Classic
    October 15, 2011
    ALOHA, ORE. -- Willamette University took fifth place in the final team standings as the Culturame Classic, hosted by George Fox University, as the tournament concluded on Sunday, Oct. 15 at The Reserve Vineyards Golf Club. The Bearcats shot 717 overall, with a team score of 362 on the first day and a score of 355 in the second round.
  • Bearcats Hold Fifth Place after First Day at Culturame Classic
    October 14, 2011
    ALOHA, ORE. -- Willamette University was in fifth place when the first round of the Culturame Classic, hosted by George Fox University, ended on Friday, Oct. 14 at The Reserve Vineyards Golf Club. The University of Hawaii-Hilo topped the team standings.
  • Weinhold is Chosen as NWC Women's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week
    October 12, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman golfer Mckenzie Weinhold (Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) has been chosen Northwest Conference Women's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Linfield Three-Way. Weinhold won medalist honors at the meet by carding a score of 80 at Michelbook Country Club in McMinnville, Ore.
  • Weinhold Wins Medalist Honors at Linfield Three-Way
    October 08, 2011
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman golfer Mckenzie Weinhold (Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) took first place at the Linfield Three-Way in women's golf on Saturday, Oct. 8. McKenzie shot an 80 at Michelbook Country Club to finish one shot in front of WU teammate Nicole Smith (Fr.), who carded an 81 for second place.
  • Smith Ties for Seventh at Pacific Invitational
    September 25, 2011
    BANKS, ORE. -- Nicole Smith (Fr.) from Willamette University shot a two-day total of 161 to tie for seventh place in the women's competition at the Pacific Invitational, which ended on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Quail Valley Golf Course. Willamette took fifth place in the team standings.
  • Smith Cards an 80 to Lead WU Women's Golf on First Day of Pacific Invitational
    September 24, 2011
    BANKS, ORE. -- Members of the Willamette University women's golf team combined for a score of 340 to move into fourth place during the first round of the Pacific Invitational at the Quail Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 24. Nicole Smith (Fr.) led the Bearcats with a score of 80 to tie for seventh place with one round to go.