Highlights......
The CLC women's golf team on Sept. 21 captured first place in competition at The Legacy course, East Gull Lake, vs. Minnesota West, Hibbing, Century, Minnesota State, and Ridgewater.
The win avenged a second-place finish to Minnesota West in a tournament played Sept. 20 at Fergus Falls.
Tracy Gustafson carded a 90, Caitlin Kavanaugh 91, Melissa Welshons shot a 95, and Morgan Morris shot 103 over the 18 holes to pace the win. Their 285 was well ahead of runner-up Mn West at 330. Jessica Sheldon of Hibbing was medalist at 89.
On the men's side, Drew Dufner, the lone returnee from last year's team, shot an 81, and freshmen Michael Eck was close behind at 83. Rob McGillis shot a 91, Eric Olson a 103, and Josh O'Day 118. The Raiders (358) finished third behind Century (314) and Rochester (324). Medalist was Tony Bredte of Century at 75.
Congratulations!! Jim Russell, Central Lakes College Golf Coach/Athletic Director has been anmed the Coach of the Year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Other honors... Melissa Welshons, Caitie Kavanaugh, Tracy Gustafson and Samantha Burr were named to the All Region XIII Team in golf.
Women 2009-2010 Raiders
| NAME |
YEAR |
HOMETOWN |
| Morgan Morris |
Fr |
Superior WI |
| Tracy Gustafson |
So |
Wadena, MN |
| Caitie Kavanaugh |
So |
Pillager, MN |
| Dayna Pearson |
Fr |
Aitkin, MN |
| Melissa Welshons |
So |
Aitkin, MN |
Men 2009-2010 Raiders
| NAME |
|
YEAR |
|
HOMETOWN |
| Michael Eck |
|
Fr |
|
Pequot Lakes, MN |
| Drew Dufner |
|
So |
|
Princeton,MN |
| Robin McGillis |
|
Fr |
|
Little Falls,MN |
| Josh O'Day |
|
Fr |
|
Brainerd, MN |
| Aric Olson |
|
Fr |
|
Minnewaska, MN |
Head Coach - Jim Russell - Contact Telephone 218-855-8213 E-mail jrussell@clcmn.edu
This is Jim's tenth season. In the fall of 2000 he watched Jason Nearing of Little Falls earn state and regional medalist honors, and a year later the men's team qualified for the first of seven straight national tournament appearances. In the spring of 2005, the Raiders brought home the school's first national championship trophy, and Coach Russell continues to recruit quality golfers who appreciate tough competition. Fall performances in state and regional play determine who qualifies for the men's national meet in Chatauqua, N.Y., and the women's championship in Dayton, Fla., both held the following spring. While not always fielding complete women's teams in recent years, renewed interest is evident for this year. Jim plans to continue to build the women's golf team for a share of the national stature gained by the men's program.
Volunteer Assistants Coaches: Brian Erickson - Joe Kavanaugh
2009 - 2010 Raiders Golf Schedule
| Date |
|
Location (Team) |
Time |
| 9/2 |
|
Ruttgers Bay Lake |
Noon |
| 9/12 |
|
Oak Marsh Golf Club (Century) |
TBA |
| 9/21 |
|
Craguns Country Club |
Noon |
| 9/30 |
|
Eagle Creek Country Club (Ridgewater) |
11 am |
| 10/5-10/6 |
|
Craguns Legacy NJCAA REGION XIII MCCC STATE |
TBA |
| 5/?-5/? |
|
WOMEN'S NJCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT DAYTONA BEACH, FL |
TBA |
| 6/?-6/? |
|
MEN'S NJCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAUTAUQA, NY |
TBA |
