2011-12 Golf News

B.J. POWERS CARDS SOLID FINAL ROUND TO LEAD GOLF IN FINAL ROUND OF NCAA REGIONAL
B.J. POWERS CARDS SOLID FINAL ROUND TO LEAD GOLF IN FINAL ROUND OF NCAA REGIONAL

May 09, 2012

HERSHEY, Pa. (May 9, 2012) -- Senior co-captain B.J. Powers (Southbury, Conn.) carded a solid final round score of 79 (+8) to lead the Franklin Pierce University golf team on the third day of the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament East/Atlantic Regional at the Hershey Country Club-East Course in Hershey, Pa.

C.J. Konkowski & Ian Landry Turn in Strong Second Rounds to Lead Golf in Round 2 of NCAA Tournament
C.J. Konkowski & Ian Landry Turn in Strong Second Rounds to Lead Golf in Round 2 of NCAA Tournament

May 08, 2012

HERSHEY, Pa. (May 8, 2012) -- Freshman C.J. Konkowski (West Chesterfield, N.H.) and junior Ian Landry (Loudon, N.H.) shot solid rounds of 76 (+5) and 77 (+6), respectively, to lead the Franklin Pierce University golf team on Tuesday afternoon in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament East/Atlantic Regional at the Hershey Country Club-East Course in Hershey, Pa.

Golf Sits in 20th Place After Round One of 2012 NCAA Tournament
Golf Sits in 20th Place After Round One of 2012 NCAA Tournament

May 07, 2012

HERSHEY, Pa. (May 7, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team carded a 58-over-par, 342, on Monday to sit in 20th place following the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament East/Atlantic Regional at the Hershey Country Club-East Course in Hershey, Pa.

Golf Program Earns First-Ever Bid to NCAA Tournament
Golf Program Earns First-Ever Bid to NCAA Tournament

April 27, 2012

RINDGE, N.H. (April 27, 2012) -- Friday was a historical day for the Franklin Pierce University golf team as the Ravens were selected to compete in the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament, marking the program's first-ever bid to the national competition. The national tournament will begin with the East/Atlantic Super Regional on May 7-9 at the Hershey Country Club-East Course in Hershey, Pa. Millersville University will serve as the host school for the regional.

Men's Golf Wraps Up Spring Regular Season with Pair of Tournaments
Men's Golf Wraps Up Spring Regular Season with Pair of Tournaments

April 26, 2012

RINDGE, N.H. (April 26-27, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team concluded its 2012 spring regular season over the past couple days as the Ravens competed in a pair of tournaments, including the FPU Spring Invitational #2 at The Shattuck on Thursday, and at the Elms Invitational on Friday.

Golf Finishes Fifth at AIC/NE-10 Invitational
Golf Finishes Fifth at AIC/NE-10 Invitational

April 17, 2012

LUDLOW, Mass. (April 17, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team carded a final round, 321 (+33), on Tuesday and finished in fifth place out of six teams at the AIC/NE-10 Invitational. The Ravens finished with a two-round total of 637 (+61) at the Ludlow Country Club in Ludlow, Mass.

Golf Sits in Fifth Place Following First Round of AIC/NE-10 Invitational
Golf Sits in Fifth Place Following First Round of AIC/NE-10 Invitational

April 16, 2012

LUDLOW, Mass. (April 16, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team sits in fifth place out of six teams after firing a 28-over-par, 316, on Tuesday during the opening round of the AIC/NE-10 Invitational at the Ludlow Country Club in Ludlow, Mass.

Golf Turns in Solid Fourth-Place Showing at River Hawk Invitational
Golf Turns in Solid Fourth-Place Showing at River Hawk Invitational

April 15, 2012

DRACUT, Mass. (April 15, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team carded a two-round score of 615 (+55) and turned in a solid fourth-place showing out of 11 teams this weekend at the River Hawk Invitational on the Meadow Creek Golf Course in Dracut, Mass.

C.J. Konkowski Named NE-10 Golf Rookie of the Week
C.J. Konkowski Named NE-10 Golf Rookie of the Week

April 09, 2012

RINDGE, N.H. (April 9, 2012) -- Franklin Pierce University golf standout C.J. Konkowski (Chesterfield, N.H.) on Monday was named the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week in the sport, as announced by the league. It marks the first weekly award for Konkowski this season.

C.J. Konkowski Falls in Sudden Death Playoff as Golf Finishes Third at Spring Invitational
C.J. Konkowski Falls in Sudden Death Playoff as Golf Finishes Third at Spring Invitational

April 07, 2012

KEENE, N.H. (April 7, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team shot a 27-over-par, 315, on Saturday during the final round of the 2012 FPU Spring Invitational to finish in third place out of five teams. The Ravens finished with a two-round total of 646 (+70), as their second round score was 16 strokes lower than the 331 posted during Friday's opening round. The invite was held at the Bretwood Country Club and its North Course in Keene, N.H.

Golf Opens Spring Season Last Weekend as Ravens Begin Quest for Berth in NCAA Tournament
Golf Opens Spring Season Last Weekend as Ravens Begin Quest for Berth in NCAA Tournament

March 28, 2012

RINDGE, N.H. (March 28, 2012) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team put together one impressive fall season back in September and October. The Ravens finish to the fall season has put them in contention for an at-large bid to the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament, which will be held in May. To reach the national tournament, Franklin Pierce will have to string together an equally impressive spring season, which began this past weekend at the St. Thomas Aquinas Invitational at Rum Point Golf Course in Berlin, Md. Teeing off against some of the top teams in the East region, the Ravens finished eighth out of 14 after shooting a two-round score of 623 (+47).

VIDEO: Golf Team Honored on Oct. 20 for its Record-Setting Second-Place Finish at NE-10 Championship
VIDEO: Golf Team Honored on Oct. 20 for its Record-Setting Second-Place Finish at NE-10 Championship

October 21, 2011

RINDGE, N.H. (October 21, 2011) -- The Franklin Pierce golf team made history in early October when it finished second at the Northeast-10 Conference Championship. It was the best finish ever for the program. That finish was one of several memorable events during the fall season for the team. The squad was honored at halftime of Thursday's field hockey match for its high NE-10 finish. Take a look at the video of the event and the reactions of the five members of the team that turned in the brilliant performance.

Golf Turns in Solid Second Round to Finish 11th out of 34 Teams at NEIGA Championship
Golf Turns in Solid Second Round to Finish 11th out of 34 Teams at NEIGA Championship

October 18, 2011

CAPE COD, Mass. (October 18, 2011) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team played just as strong in Tuesday's final round of the 2011 NEIGA Championship and ultimately finished tied for 11th out of 34 teams (628, +52) in the prestigious tournament at The Captains Course in Cape Cod, Mass. After shooting a 315 (+27) in the opening round on Monday, the Ravens responded with an even better score in the final round on Tuesday as they carded a 313 (+25).

Golf Sits in 11th Place Out of 34 Teams Following Day One of NEIGA Championship
Golf Sits in 11th Place Out of 34 Teams Following Day One of NEIGA Championship

October 17, 2011

CAPE COD, Mass. (October 17, 2011) -- The Franklin Pierce University golf team shot a respectable 27-over-par, 315, on Monday during the opening round of the 2011 NEIGA Championship at The Captains Course in Cape Cod, Mass. With the solid opening round, Franklin Pierce finds itself in 11th place out of 34 teams entering the final round on Tuesday.

Golf Wins 2011 Franklin Pierce Fall Invitational at Bretwood Country Club
Golf Wins 2011 Franklin Pierce Fall Invitational at Bretwood Country Club

October 13, 2011

KEENE, N.H. (October 13, 2011) – The Franklin Pierce University golf team continued its strong fall season on Wednesday as the Ravens fired a 24-over-par, 312, to win the 2011 FPU Fall Invitational at the Bretwood Country Club in Keene, N.H. It marked Franklin Pierce’s second top-two finish in the last three tournaments, including a runner-up placing at the Northeast-10 Conference Championship two weeks ago.