MACU Places 16th in NCCAA National Tournament

10/7/07 Panama City Beach, Florida- Mid-America Christian University finished 16 out of 18 in the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Tournament. MACU played at the Hombre Golf Club in Panama City.

On Monday, the Evangels shot a 323 and found themselves fourteen out of eighteen after the first day.

"We played a tough course Monday," Coach Lind said. "I thought the guys played well considering the condition of the course."

After the first day, Ryan McCabe led the Evangels with a 75; Dustin Nelson shot a 79 and was the only other Evangel to shoot in the 70's.

Kelly Miller shot an 82, while Tyler Montgomery contributed an 87.

On Tuesday, the Evangels struggled and shot a 338.

McCabe led the Evangels with a 79, while Nelson contributed an 81. Bryce Lawerence shot an 86 and Montgomery shot a 91.

MACU finished with a score of 661 and placed sixteenth.

"We had a good fall season," Coach Lind said. "I think we are on track to have a very successful spring season."

MACU Places Fifth in OPHSU Invitational

10/3/07 Guymon, Okla.- Mid-America Christian University placed fifth in the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Tuesday, Oct. 2. MACU shot a team record 603 and placed one stroke behind fourth place.

On Monday, the Evangels shot a 311 and finished in eighth place after the first day.

"We had a good round," Coach Lind said. "It was the first time in school history that we did not report an individual score over 80."

Bryce Lawrence led the Evangel after the first day with a 77; while Ryan McCabe, Tyler Montgomery, and Kelly Miller each shot a 78.

On Tuesday, the conditions were better and the scoring improved. The Evangels set a team record by posting a 292 and leaped to fifth place.

"We have never scored under 300 in a tournament," Coach Lind said. "This was an excellent week for our golf program."

Dustin Nelson led all Evangels in the second round with a 69. McCabe contributed a 73, while Montgomery and Lawrence shot 75.

The Evangels will travel to Panama City, Florida October 8 and 9 to play in the NCCAA Division I National Tournament.

MACU EARNS 2ND PLACE FINISH AT CENTRAL CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT

9/26/07 McPherson, KS– The MACU Men’s Golf Team earned runner up honors at the Central Christian Invitational in McPherson, KS on Sept. 24 and 25.

The Evangels second place showing is the highest finish for a MACU golf team in the program’s short three year history.

The Evangels played well the first day and after day one was only six shots off the lead.

Day two was cold and windy; the team could not catch the front runners, but managed to hold on to second place be three shots, outlasting SAC opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

"This is yet another first for our young golf program, I was proud of the guys and the way we played," Coach Lind said. "We took another important step in building a great golf tradition at MACU."

Individually, Junior Ryan McCabe placed third and Freshman Bryce Lawrence had a good tournament with a sixth place finish.

MACU will play in the Bethany Classic in Bethany, KS Monday, October 1. The Evangels will play 36 holes, with the first round at Salina Municipal Golf Course and the second round at Salina Elks Golf Course.

MACU GOLF TEAM QUALIFIES FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

9/24/07 Oklahoma City- The MACU golf team recently qualified for the NCCAA National Championship Golf Tournament to be held in Panama City, FL on October 8th and 9th.

Qualification for the tournament was based on performance in fall tournaments. Only the top 18 teams in the nation in the NCCAA are selected for the National Championship Tournament.

"I was extremely excited to learn that we had qualified for the National Tournament," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "It’s an honor for the guys to be one of the best 18 teams in the nation in the NCCAA and to be able to compete for a national championship."

MACU Places Fourth in CBC Invitational

9/12/07 Conway, AR- The Evangels placed fourth in the Central Baptist College Invitational Tuesday, September 11. Ryan McCabe shot a 142 over two rounds and placed first.

On Monday, MACU shot a first round 318 and shot the same on Tuesday.

McCabe shot a first round 74 and trailed by three strokes after day one. On Tuesday, he would turn around and shoot a second round 68, winning by three strokes.

"I am pleased that Ryan was able to comeback on the second day and play a solid round," Coach Lind stated.

McCabe received first place medalist.

McCabe has won three tournaments in his MACU career.

MACU finished with a final score of 636 and placed fourth.

Dustin Nelson shot the second best score for the Evangels with a 153.

Tyler Montgomery shot a 172, while Kelly Miller shot 173. Bryce Lawerence rounded out the team scoring by shooting a 175.

On Monday, September 24 MACU will travel to McPherson, KS to play in the two-day Central Christian College Classic.

The Evangels will play on Turkey Creek Golf Course.

MACU Places Fifth in MACU Invitational

9/5/07 Oklahoma City- The Evangels placed fifth in the first tournament of the fall season Tuesday, September 4. Ryan McCabe shot a 152 over two rounds to lead the Evangels.

MACU shot a first round 324 and a second round 309.

"I was a little disappointed that we did not finish higher, but we set a school record for lowest round with a 309," Head Men's Golf Coach Josh Lind said.

The Evangels struggled in the first round with only one golfer scoring below an 80, but responded in the second round with three golfers breaking 80.

"We had a rough first round, but I was pleased with the way we responded in the second round," Coach Lind stated.

Ryan McCabe had a tough first round shooting an 80, but came back strong in the second round with a 72.

McCabe placed seventh in the tournament.

"I was impressed with the way Ryan kept his composure and had a good second round," Coach Lind stated.

Bryce Lawrence was second in the Evangel scoring column shooting a 79 and 80 for a total of 159.

The Evangels will travel to Arkansas Monday, September 10 to play in the Central Baptist Classic.

If you are interested in playing golf for MACU please contact Coach Lind at 405-692-3181 or you can email him at jlind@macu.edu.