Men's Golf Completes Day Three at NAIA National Championships (PLYMOUTH, Ind., May 15)--The William Woods University men's golf team has completed their third round at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) National Championships today in Plymouth, Indiana.  The Owls shot a third round of 312. After an opening round 315, and a second round of 302, the Owls completed day three in 25th place out of 32 teams with a three-day total of 929 (+65).  British Columbia College leads the NAIA Championships with a three-round total of 864 (E).

This is the first time in school history the William Woods men's golf team has qualified for the NAIA National Championships.  

Please click HERE for the complete team leader board.

William Woods was again led by Mark Burlison (Senior, Fredericktown, Mo.).  Burlison is tied for 27th place. Burlison completed today's round with a 74 (+2). He has shot a three-day total of 222 (+6).   Nick Zappin (Johnson and Wales College) leads the tournament with a 208 (-8).

Click HERE for the complete individual leader board.

Other individual results for William Woods include:

Gabe George (Junior, Salisbury, Mo.) - T-108th, 236 (+20)

Luke Heyer (Senior, Webster Groves, Mo.) - T-108th, 236 (+20)

Kyle Kovar (Sophomore, Columbia, Mo.) - T-114th, 237 (+21)

Austin Waibel (Freshman, Boonville, Mo.) - T-135th, 243 (+27)

You can follow the live scoring on-line by clicking HERE.

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Men's Golf Completes Day Two at NAIA National Championships (PLYMOUTH, Ind., May 14)--The William Woods University men's golf team has completed their second round at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) National Championships today in Plymouth, Indiana.  The Owls shot a second round 302. After an opening round 315, the Owls have moved up four spots and are now tied for 21st place out of 32 teams.  British Columbia College leads the NAIA Championships with a two-round total of 575 (-1).   

This is the first time in school history the William Woods men's golf team has qualified for the NAIA National Championships.  

Please click HERE for the complete team leader board.

William Woods was led by Mark Burlison (Senior, Fredericktown, Mo.).  Burlison shot an opening round 72 (E), and a second round 76 (+4). Burlison is tied for 27th place.  Sam Cyr (Point Loma Nazarene) leads the tournament with rounds of 69 and 70 (-5).

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Other individual results for William Woods include:

Gabe George (Junior, Salisbury, Mo.) - T-84th, 79, 76, (+11)

Luke Heyer (Senior, Webster Groves, Mo.) - T-89th, 83, 73 (+12)

Kyle Kovar (Sophomore, Columbia, Mo.) - T-117th, 82, 77 (+15)

Austin Waibel (Freshman, Boonville, Mo.) - T-131st, 82, 81 (+1)

You can follow the live scoring on-line by clicking HERE.

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Men's Golf Completes Day One at NAIA National Championships

(FULTON, Mo., May 13)--The William Woods University men's golf team has completed their opening round at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) National Championships today in Plymouth, Indiana.  The Owls shot an opening round 315 (+27) and are currently in 25th place out of 32 teams.  Johnson and Wales College leads after one round with a 284 (-4).   

This is the first time in school history the men's golf team has qualified for the NAIA National Championships.  

Please click HERE for the complete team leader board.

William Woods was led by Mark Burlison (Senior, Fredericktown, Mo.).  Burlison shot an opening round 72 (E) and is tied for 10th place.  David Tobon (Johnson and Wales College) shot an opening round 68 (-4) to lead after the first round. 

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Other individual results for William Woods include:

Gabe George (Junior, Salisbury, Mo.) - T-95th, +7 (79)

Kyle Kovar (Sophomore, Columbia, Mo.) - T-129th, +10 (82)

Austin Waibel (Freshman, Boonville, Mo.) - T-129th, +10 (82)

Luke Heyer - (Senior, Webster Groves, Mo.) - T-134th, +11 (83)  

You can follow the live scoring on-line by clicking HERE.

The Owls will tee-off at the following times tomorrow:

Gabe George - 8:45 AM

Austin Waibel - 8:54 AM

Kyle Kovar - 9:03 AM

Mark Burlison - 9:12 AM

Luke Heyer - 9:21 AM  

Click HERE for Wednesday tee-off times.

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Owls Receive Post-Season Awards

(FULTON, Mo., May 1)--The William Woods University men's golf team collected several individual awards to go with the AMC and Region V Championship.

Luke Heyer was named to the All-AMC and All-Region team. Heyer was also selected as the AMC Player of the Year. Other individual award winners include:

Mark Burlison - All-AMC and Region V

Austin Waibel - All-AMC

Gabe George - All-AMC

Men's Golf Coach Barry Doty was also selected as the AMC Golf Coach of the Year.

The Owls will return to action in the NAIA National Championships on May 13th. The NAIA Championships will be held in Plymouth, Indiana.

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William Woods Wins Both American Midwest Conference and NAIA Region V Championships

(SMITHVILLE LAKE, Mo., April 25)--The William Woods University men's golf team won the American Midwest Conference and the NAIA Region V Championship at the Paradise Point Golf Complex (Outlaw Course) in Smithville on Friday. William Woods defeated Lindenwood University by one stroke to win the NAIA Regional Championship and defeated McKendree University by 29 strokes to win the AMC Championship. The Owls earn an automatic bid to the NAIA National tournament. This is the first time in school history the men's golf team will advance to the NAIA National Championships.

Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis. Mo.) came out blazing with an opening round one-under par 71 and followed that will rounds of 75 and 77 for a total of 223, Heyer won the American Midwest Conference Tournament and finished second the NAIA Region V Tournament and was named as the American Midwest Conference Player of the Year based on season long Golfstat ranking. Senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) carded scores of 73,73 and 78 for a 224 total to finished second in the AMC Tournament and finished third in the NAIA Region V Tournament. Both Heyer and Burlison were named to both the NAIA All-Region Team and American Midwest Conference First Team.

"I am very proud of our team, they really hung tough down the stretch against an outstanding Lindenwood

team in brutal conditions with wind gusts to over 35 mph", said Owls Head Golf Coach Barry Doty following the round.

"It was match play the final few holes and I told Luke Heyer on #18 tee that we were either one-up, one-down or even with one hole to go and he just bombed a drive down the middle of the fairway to within 50 yards of the green. David Lawson an outstanding player for Lindenwood from Scotland blocked his tee shot into the trees and could only punch out to near where Luke's ball was in the fairway. When I reached the 18th green I was told that we were even and that this hole would decide the championship, both players hit on the green with Lawson about 25 feet from the hole and Luke about 10 feet closer. Everyone watched as Lawson's putt barely slid by the hole on the right, he would tap in for a bogey five. Luke hit a good putt to about six inches and holed it to win the championship by one stroke", Doty added.

Freshmen Austin Waibel (Boonville, Mo.) had steady rounds of 79,78 and 77 for a 234 total and finish tied for 6th place in the AMC with teammate junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) who fired rounds of 77, 72 and 85. Both Waibel and George were named to the American Midwest Conference First Team.

Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with rounds of 78,83 and 79.

The Owls will travel to the Indiana National Golf Club in Plymouth, Indiana on May 10-16 to compete in their first ever NAIA Men's Golf National Championship.

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Owls 14th at NAIA Classic (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 15)--The William Woods University Men's Golf team finished 14th at the NAIA Classic at the Brickyard in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Owls shot a 317 on day two of the tournament. They shot a 642 (+66) for the tournament. Berry College won the tournament by shooting a 606 (+30). They defeated Lindenwood University in a play-off to earn the victory. For the complete team scores click HERE.

Mark Burlison led the way for the Owls. Burlison shot 78 on day one, and a 77 on day two. He finished in a tie for 29th.

For a complete list of individual scores click HERE.

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Owls 12th After Round One of NAIA Classic (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 15)--The William Woods University Men's Golf team is in 12th place after one round of play at the NAIA Classic at the Brickyards in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Owls are 27 shots behind tournament leading Berry College. William Woods shot an opening round 325. For the complete first round team scores click HERE.

Mark Burlison led the way for the Owls in round one. Burlison shot an opening round 78. He is currently tied for 20th place. For a complete list of individual scores click HERE.

The Owls will conclude the Tournament today.

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Owls 5th at Bison Invitational (Apr. 8)

Shawnee, Oklahoma. (Apr. 8) -The 24th ranked William Woods University Men's Golf Team shot rounds of 314 and 308 at a windy Shawnee Country Club en route to a 5th place finish at the Bison Invitational.

Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) led the Owls with rounds of 76 and 75 for a 151 total and a 7th place individual finish. Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) the #1 ranked player in Region V and continued his strong play with rounds of 74 and 79. Senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) fired rounds of 81 and 76 and senior Clint Presley (Winfield, Mo.) added rounds of 84 and 78. Junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with scores of 83 and 81.

The Owls will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana on April 12-15 to compete in the NAIA Classic at the Brickyard played at Brickyard Crossing Golf Club.

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Owls Struggle at Arris' Pizza Spring Invitational (Apr. 1)

Fulton, Mo. (Apr. 1) - The William Woods University Men's Golf Team struggled to a 6th place finish in the Arris' Pizza Spring Invitational held at Tanglewood Golf Course. The 24th ranked Owls could not tame the gusty north winds and ended up shooting a 307 team total which is one of their worst scores of the season.

Leading the way for the Owls were seniors Clint Presley (Winfield, Mo.) and Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) who each carded 76's. Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) shot 77 despite a triple-bogey early in his round. Senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) shot 78 and junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) added an 82 to round out the varsity scoring.

The Owls are still ranked in the top 20 in both scoring average and adjusted scoring average despite their less than par performance.

The Owls will travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma to compete in the Oklahoma Baptist Bison Invitational

on April 5-7 at Shawnee Country Club.

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Burlison leads Owls to Second Place at Scots Invitational (Mar. 17)

Batesville. Ar. (Mar. 17) - Senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) fired a one-under par 71 to earn medalists honors and lead the 21st Ranked William Woods University Men's Golf Team to a second place finish at the 1st Community Bank Scots Invitational on a soggy Course at Eagle Mountain.

The Owls shot a team score of 309 in sloppy conditions on day one and heavy rains washed out the final round of the event. Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) and junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) each carded 79's to tie for 13th place. Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.), freshmen Austin Waibel (Boonville, Mo.) and senior Clint Presley (Winfield, Mo.)each shot 80. Junior's Brandon Stallo (Salisbury, Mo.) and Chris Bahr (Vandalia, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with scores of 84 and 86.

The Owls will be back in action March 31st-April 1st at The William Woods University Spring Invitational at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Mo.

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Owls Ranked 22nd in NAIA Coaches Poll (Dec. 7)

Fulton, Mo. (Dec. 7) - The William Woods University Men's Golf Team is ranked 22nd in the NAIA Coaches Poll released today. This marks the first time in history that the Owls have been ranked in top 25 nationally.

Led by senior's Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) and Mark Burlison  (Fredricktown, Mo.) the Owls broke numerous school and tournament records during their fall season and finished with a team stroke average of 297.  The Owls set a new school records for 18 hole total 4-under par 284 and 36 hole total score of 5-under par 571 at the William Woods Fall Invitational at Tanglewood Golf course.

Luke Heyer led the Owls with an even-par,  72.00 stroke average for the fall that included a tournament and school record  11- under par at the William Woods University Fall Invitational.  Heyer finished the month of October with a 7-under par total through four tournaments.

Other key contributors for the Owls were juniors Gabe George ( Salisbury, Mo.) and Chris Bahr (Vandalia, Mo.) , Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) and freshmen Jamie Newman (Sedalia, Mo.). 

"I am very happy for our players, they have worked very hard to achieve our goal of a top 25 ranking", said Owls Head Golf Coach Barry Doty. "We have been close for several years to breaking through and now we need to continue to work hard to meet our goal of making it to the NAIA Men's Golf National Championship in May", Doty added.

This also marks the first time in history that both the William Woods University Men's and Women's Golf programs are ranked in the top 25 in the NAIA coaches poll with the WWU Women ranked 13th. 

Luke Heyer Named October WWU Student-Athlete of the Month (Nov. 5)

Fulton, Mo. -  William Woods University senior golfer Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) has been named WWU Student-Athlete of the Month for October.

Heyer smashed school and tournament records at the William Woods Fall Invitational
with rounds of 66 and 67 for a 11-under par total of 133.  For the month Heyer finished  an outstanding 7-under par, with 4 of his 8 competitive rounds being under par. 

At the Chick-fil-A Invitational  held at Coosa Country Club in Rome, GA. , Heyer fired an even-par total of 144 to finish in 5th place against a strong national field.   He finished the fall season with a 1-under par 143 at the Fall Fling held at Tanglewood G.C.. 

Heyer is majoring in Sports Management and is President of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. 

Owls Ranked in Golfstat Top 25 (Oct. 30)

Fulton, Mo. -  The William Woods University Men's Golf Team is ranked in the top 25 for the first time ever in the Golfstat rankings. The Owls are ranked 25th in the latest rankings released by Golfstat today.

The Owls have had a record breaking fall season, setting new marks for both 18 and 36 hole team score.  The Owls fired rounds of 1-under par 287 and 4-under par 284 for a total of 5-under par 571 at the William Woods Fall Invitational.  The Owls averaged an outstanding 297 team stroke average for 10 rounds of the fall season.

Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) smashed school and tournament records at the William Woods Fall Invitational with rounds of 66 and 67 for an 11-under par 133 total.  Heyer finished the season 7-under par in his last 8 rounds, with 4 of his last 8 rounds being under par.

This marks the first time that both William Woods University Men's and Women's Golf teams have been ranked in Golfstat's top 25. 

Heyer Leads Owls at Fall Fling (Oct. 21)

Fulton, Mo. - The William Woods University Men's Golf Team finished runner-up in the 2007 Fall Fling at Tanglewood Golf Course. The Owls had rounds of 298 and 293 for a 591 total, six strokes behind Missouri Valley College.

Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) continued his outstanding play with a 1-under par total of 143.
Heyer has played eight rounds in October and is a total of 7-under par. "Luke is playing great and is in a real groove. I am surprised when he shoots anything over par", Said Owls Head Coach Barry Doty.

Junior Chris Bahr (Vandalia, Mo.) and senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) each carded 4-over par totals of 148. "Chris Bahr played despite being pretty sick. I was very impressed by Chris' performance, most people would have quit", added Doty.

Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) had rounds of 77 and 75 for a 152 total. Junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with a 154 total.

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Owls Solid at Chick-fil-a Colligiate Invitational (Oct. 16)

Rome, Georgia - The William Woods University Men's golf team had a strong showing at the Chick-fil-A Collegiate Invitational held at Coosa Country Club in Rome, Georgia.  The Owls were in second place in the 21 team event after day one with a 295, and finished in ninth place following a 304 on Tuesday for a total of 599.  This was the strongest field the Owls' have faced this year with nearly half of the top 30 teams in the country competing.

Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) led the way for the Owls with an even par 144 total which was good enough for fifth place individually.  Heyer fired an opening round four-under par 68, one stroke behind Rhein Gibson of Oklahoma Christian University.

"Luke has played very good golf this fall", said Owls Head Coach Barry Doty. "He is one-over par through eight rounds this fall and is playing as well as anyone in the country", Doty added.

Freshmen Jamie Newman (Sedalia, Mo.) finished in sixteenth place with a three-over par total of 147.  Doty added,  "Jamie is an outstanding young player that is capable of going low on a regular basis".

Sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, Mo.) and senior Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) each tied for 56th place with two-day totals of 155. Junior Gabe George (Salisbury, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with rounds of 79 and 78 for a 157 total.

Next up for the Owls with be the "Fall Fling" on Sunday, October 21st at Tanglewood Golf Course.

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Final Team Results

Owls 2nd at MVC Invitational (Oct. 9)

Marshall, Mo. - The William Woods University Men's Golf Team finished in second place behind host school Missouri Valley College at the Missouri Valley Fall Invitational held at Stone Hedge G.C. and Indian Foothills G.C..

Seniors Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Mo.) and Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, Mo.) led the Owls with scores of 149 and 152.  Playing as individuals juniors Gabe George and Brandon Stallo both from  Salisbury, Mo. shot 153 and 155.

Next up for the Owls will be the Chick-fil-A Invitational at Coosa Country Club in Rome, Georgia on October 15th and 16th.

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Woods Scores Record Setting Victory (Oct. 2)

FULTON, Mo., Oct. 2 – The William Woods University men’s golf team completed another record setting day in the final round of the William Woods University Invitational Golf Tournament at the Tangelwood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri.  The Owls shot a school record 287 on Monday, and followed that up with another record breaking 284 today.  William Woods finished 16 shots ahead of second place Missouri Baptist University.  William Woods shot a combined 571, which is also a school record over 36 holes.

Senior Luke Heyer (St. Louis, Missouri), who tied a school record by shooting a 66 for William Woods on Monday, followed that with a 67 today to win the tournament.  His 133 establishes a new school record over 36 holes, and breaks the William Woods University Fall Tournament record.  Chris Wilson from Baker University and Kyle Jasper from Missouri Baptist University finished in second place, 10 shots off the lead.

                                                Final Results

Men    Team                                Round 1          Round 2          Totals
1st       William Woods                  287                  284                 571
2nd      Missouri Baptist                294                  293                  587
3rd      U. of Arkansas Fort-Smith 301                  299                  600
T-4th   William Woods (JV)           310                  298                  608
T-4th   Baker University               307                  301                  608
6th       Kansas City Kansas C.C.  305                  308                  618
7th       Lyon College                   313                  309                  622
8th       Baker University (JV)       332                  311                  643
9th       Graceland University        320                  326                  646
10th     Westminster College         332                  342                  674
11th     U. of Illinois-Springfield     344                  344                 677

Men    Individual                                 Round 1          Round 2          Totals
1st       Luke Heyer William Woods           66                    67               133
T-2nd  Chris Wilson Baker Univ.               73                    70               143
T-2nd  Kyle Jasper   Missouri Baptist       71                    72                 143
T-4th   Mark Burlison William Woods       75                    72                 147
T-4th   Zach Daugherty  Missouri Baptist  73                    74                 147

Owls Lead After Day One (Oct. 1)

FULTON, Mo., Oct. 1 – The William Woods University men’s golf team holds a seven stroke lead after day one of the William Woods University Invitational Golf Tournament at the Tangelwood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri.  The Owls shot a school record 287 while holding off fellow American Midwest Conference foe Missouri Baptist University (294).  The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith sits 14 shots back in third place.

Luke Heyer tied a school record by shooting a 66 for William Woods.  He leads the tournament by four strokes over fellow Owl Jamie Newman (70).

The second, and final round, will begin at 9:00 am tomorrow.

First Round Results

 Men
1st     William Woods University      *287  * New School Record
2nd    Missouri Baptist University      294
3rd    U. Arkansas-Fort Smith          301
4th     Kansas City Kansas C.C.       305
5th     Baker University                   307
6th     William Woods U.  (JV)         310
7th     Lyon College                       313
8th     Graceland University            320
T-9thBaker University (JV)              332
T-9thWestminster College               332
11th   U. of Illinois-Springfield         344

Individual – Men Top 5
1st      Luke Heyer                   William Woods    66
2nd    Jamie Newman             William Woods    70
3rd     Kyle Jasper                   Missouri Baptist   71
4th     Scott Belcher                Ill. - Springfield   71
5th     Evan Monheiser            Kansas City C.C. 72  

Owls Rally in Final Round at North Country Invitational (Sept. 16)

Cedar Rapids, IA (9-16-07) - Freshmen Jamie Newman (Sedalia, MO) fired a
one over par 145 to lead the William Woods University Men's Golf Team to a
5th place finish out of 23 teams at the North Country Invitational at Hunter's Ridge Golf Club.

The Owls were in a tie for 8th place following Saturday's first round 305,
but rallied Sunday with outstanding score of  293 which was the low round of the
day by three strokes.

Senior's Mark Burlison (Fredricktown, MO and Luke Heyer (St. Louis, MO)
along with sophomore Kyle Kovar (Columbia, MO) each had two-day totals
of 151. Junior Gabe George shot 164 and freshmen Austin Waibel shot 161.

The Owls will next be in action at the William Woods University Fall Invitational at Tanglewood Golf Course on October 1-2.  

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