Golf
Player of the Pack: Tommy Vining
Tommy Vining is a junior sport management major on the men’s golf team. Cheyenne Alexis: Why did you decide to pursue golf in college? Tommy Vining: I’ve always played golf, and I’m a transfer here from Minnesota, but it’s just close to home. My brother’s the assistant coach and I’ve always known head coach Hovden — he’s […]
Women’s golf team excited for Kiawah Island Spring Classic
The USD women’s golf team will be competing for the first time at the Kiawah Island Spring Classic in Charleston, South Carolina on February 25-27. According to GoYotes, junior Lexi Petersen led USD’s golf team with 227 total strokes and a 58th place finish at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Senior Abby Dufrane finished five strokes behind […]
Vining’s dedication to golf ‘really paying off’
USD men’s golf team junior Tommy Vining capped off September winning the Summit League player of month. “It was a good feeling I didn’t really expect,” he said. “A lot of hard work paid off.” Vining, originally from Sioux Falls, finished second overall out of 68 players in the team’s season opening Itani Quality Homes […]
USD golf team in midst of promising season
The USD men’s and women’s golf teams are ready to take to the course once again for the 2017-18 season. “I am really looking forward to traveling with the guys and girls again,” said Nick Hovden, the head coach for both teams. “The fall season is exciting because it is setting the tone for the […]
Women’s golf places fifth, men finish 12th
Senior golfer Brenna Lervick was the runner-up for the second time in a row when she came in second at the Kansas City Shootout. Held on Sunday and Monday at the Shoal Creek Golf Club, the Coyote women came in fifth out of ten teams at the tournament, which was the last of their regular season. […]
Women’s golf team finishes fourth at Bradley Invitiational
The rain in Peoria, Illinois didn’t stop the women’s golf team from having a successful weekend. The team placed fourth out of 11 teams at the Bradley Invitational in Peoria, held Saturday and Sunday at the WeaverRidge Golf Club. USD’s senior Brenna Lervick finished in a tie for second place, shooting one-under par with 71 […]
Community and leadership drives USD men’s golf team
Leadership is a factor in many sports, and though most wouldn’t expect golf to be among them, it’s the driving force behind the USD men’s golf team. The Coyotes have continued to excel in the Summit League this season with the lowest average scorers in the league. The team’s success is due in large part to the […]
Golf teams finish out fall season strong
The last ball has dropped into the cup in competitive play this fall season for the men and women’s golf teams and golfers are already looking toward next season while learning from their successes this year. “I think the numbers really speak for themselves,” said head coach Nick Hovden. These numbers are the places golfers […]
Men’s golf finds early success
After winning their first tournament, the USD men’s golf team are already in mid-season form. In their first meet of the season, they grabbed first place at the University of Nebraska-Omaha invitational. Leading the pack was freshman Matt Tolan. Not only was Tolan a big part of the team victory, but he also earned first as […]
Coyote golf teams look to finish seasons strong
As the spring season nears its finish, the USD golf teams hope to make a late season comeback at the Summit League Championships. After a subpar spring season, both the men and women’s teams want to show their strengths when it matters most. The Coyote men’s team traveled south to Jonesboro, A.R. to compete in the Arkansas State Red […]