Golf

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spring golf is in full swing. Last week the men’s team travelled to the Nicholls State Athchafalaya Intercollegiate in Patterson, L.A., while the women’s team was in Phoenix, A.Z. at the Grand Canyon Spring Invite. After a rough fall season, the men’s team looks to bounce back this spring and win back-to-back Summit League Championships. […]

The University of South Dakota men’s golf team heads to the Summit League Conference Tournament this weekend in Lompoc, Calif., but the Coyote golfers are approaching this tournament as they have approached all tournaments this season. “We try to keep the same practice and preparation as we do for any tournament,” said head coach Nick […]

Focused, driven and even-keeled — these are the traits every golfer strives to have — which is why senior golfer Sam Matthew has been working to refine each of these skills. “I’m pretty humble on and off the course,” Matthew said. “I don’t get too up or too down often. I’m not too emotional and that […]