5/6/2021
VanArragon Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) received another high honor on Thursday as he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his academic and athletic excellence.
4/27/2021
VanArragon Named to All-MVC Team, Earns Elite 17 Honors as Men’s Golf Wraps Up Successful Season
Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) was recognized for his excellence both in competition and in the classroom on Tuesday as he earned All-Missouri Valley Conference accolades in addition to garnering the league’s prestigious Elite 17 Award for his academic performance. VanArragon’s honors came after his top-5 individual showing helped Valpo finish fourth on the team leaderboard in the MVC Championship, hosted by Loyola at the par-72, 7070-yard Flossmoor Country Club in Flossmoor, Ill.
4/26/2021
VanArragon Second Through 36 Holes at MVC Championship
Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) enters the final day of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship in second of 45 players on a competitive individual leaderboard. VanArragon led the way for Valpo, which sits in sixth place but is only five strokes behind second in a tightly-packed field at the par-72, 7070-yard Flossmoor Country Club in Flossmoor, Ill. The teams battled windy conditions throughout the day on Monday.
4/24/2021
Men’s Golf Picked Third in Pre-Championship Poll
After a strong regular season, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team is picked to finish third in the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Championship, according to a pre-tournament survey of the league’s head coaches.
4/22/2021
VanArragon Earns Third MVC Golfer of the Week Distinction
For the third time this season and the fifth time in his career, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) has earned the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week award.
4/19/2021
VanArragon Wins Individual Medalist, Valpo Finishes as Team Runner-Up at Wright State Invitational
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team continued its strong season this week at the Wright State Invitational, which concluded on Monday with the squad finishing as the runner-up in a 17-team field. Sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) earned individual medalist honors in an 87-player event at the par-71, 7075-yard Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, Ohio, helping the team enter the Missouri Valley Conference Championship on a high note.
4/18/2021
VanArragon Leads Men’s Golf on First Day at Wright State Invitational
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team is tied for third and just one shot out of second in a 17-team field through 36 holes at the Wright State Invitational, hosted at the par-71, 7075-yard Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, Ohio. Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) owns Valpo’s top score entering Monday’s final round.
4/1/2021
VanArragon Repeats as MVC Golfer of the Week
For the second consecutive week, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) was named a Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week on Thursday.
3/30/2021
VanArragon Notches Second Consecutive Runner-Up Finish
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team garnered its second straight top-3 finish this week at the Butler Spring Invitational in Indianapolis. The team placed third in an 11-team field, led by the contributions of sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), who achieved his second straight individual runner-up showing.
3/29/2021
Men’s Golf Second on Team Leaderboard Entering Final Round at Butler
Another positive day on the links for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team has the squad in position to compete for a team title entering Tuesday’s final round at the Butler Spring Invitational, hosted at the par-70, 6551-yard Highland Golf & Country Club in Indianapolis. Led once again by sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), Valpo is second in an 11-team field entering Tuesday’s final round.
3/25/2021
Caleb VanArragon Wins MVC Golfer of the Week Honor
After a standout performance at this week’s Twins Oaks Intercollegiate in Springfield, Mo., Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) was named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week on Thursday.
3/23/2021
Men’s Golf Places Third in 18-Team Field, VanArragon Finishes as Tournament Runner-up
A strong week for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team wrapped up on Tuesday as Valpo completed the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate at Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, Mo. with a third-place finish in an 18-team field. Valpo led six Missouri Valley Conference programs in the tournament, thanks in part to the play of sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), who was the individual runner-up in a 108-player field.
3/22/2021
Men’s Golf Well Positioned After Strong First Day in Springfield
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team is in position to compete for the team title at the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate entering Tuesday’s final round after a strong opening day of competition on Monday at Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, Mo. Valpo enters the final day in third of 18 on a tight team leaderboard with a team score of 574 (+6), just three strokes off the team lead.
3/16/2021
Seward Paces Valpo at Bash at the Beach
Senior Brett Seward (Aurora, Ill. / Aurora Christian) led the Valparaiso University men’s golf team at this week’s Bash at the Beach, hosted at Surf Golf & Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The team finished out the second round and golfed the third round on Tuesday, with Seward carding an even par in both rounds. The team battled rainy weather and windy conditions early in Tuesday’s round.
3/15/2021
Men’s Golf Tees Off Bash at the Beach on Monday
Freshman Mason Bonn (Sherwood, Ore. / Sherwood) led the way for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team in Round 1 of the Bash at the Beach, hosted at Surf Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Monday. Play was halted due to darkness late in Round 2, so Tuesday will feature the completion of the second round prior to the final 18 holes of the event.
2/21/2021
Willis Notches Top-10 Finish as Valpo Rounds Out Season-Opening Event
Junior Garrett Willis (Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead) led the way for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team with a top-10 finish on the individual leaderboard thanks to a strong conclusion to the season-opening Invitation at Savannah Harbor on Sunday in Savannah, Ga. Valpo placed in the middle of the pack in a competitive field, coming in eighth of 16. The Brown & Gold played 23 holes on Sunday, completing the previously-suspended second round before golfing the third and final round of the event while battling challenging conditions.
2/20/2021
Men’s Golf Tees Off Spring Slate in Savannah
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team opened up its first event of the spring semester at a location that brings back fond memories, The Club at Savannah Harbor in Savannah, Ga. The defending Invitation at Savannah Harbor champions were led by Mason Bonn (Sherwood, Ore. / Sherwood) in the opening round of this year’s event on Saturday.
12/26/2020
Golfstat National Ranking, Productive Fall Season Build Excitement as Valpo Men’s Golf Releases Spring Slate
After an abbreviated fall season featured a team tournament title at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team enters the spring slate with even more reason for optimism.
11/20/2020
Men’s Golf Announces Incoming Recruiting Class
The Valparaiso University men’s golf program has announced the addition of a trio of incoming freshmen for the 2021-22 academic and athletic year. Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield), Sam Booth (Carmel, Ind. / Carmel) and Grant Norman (Fort Wayne, Ind. / Blackhawk Christian) have signed to continue their careers with head coach Dave Gring’s program.
11/19/2020
Valpo All-Access: Garrett Willis
Garrett Willis of Valpo men's golf and WVUR joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo All-Access to discuss his ability to balance his passions for golf and sports broadcasting at Valpo.
10/15/2020
Valpo Men’s Golf Rounds Out Fall Slate
Sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) led the way as the Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out the fall schedule on Thursday with a dual match against Missouri Valley Conference foe Drake at Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington, Iowa. The match presented one final chance to take the course against outside competition during a fall schedule that was reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted by a team title at the Flyer Intercollegiate.
10/6/2020
Willis Named MVC Performer of the Week
Valparaiso University men’s golf junior Garrett Willis (Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead) was named a Missouri Valley Conference Performer of the Week, presented by Libman, on Tuesday.
9/29/2020
Willis Wins Medalist Honors, Helps Valpo to Flyer Intercollegiate Title
A team effort that saw all seven participating Valparaiso University men’s golfers finish in the top 12 including six in the top 10 propelled the team to the Flyer Intercollegiate title on Tuesday at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Individual medalist Garrett Willis (Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead) led a balanced effort from head coach Dave Gring’s squad.
9/28/2020
Valpo Sits Atop Leaderboard at Flyer Intercollegiate
Led by the play of sophomore Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), the Valparaiso University men’s golf team owns the top spot on the team leaderboard through 36 holes at the season-opening Lewis Flyer Intercollegiate. VanArragon also possesses the individual lead through Monday’s action at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill.
9/26/2020
Season Preview: Men’s Golf Set to Commence 2020-2021 Season
The season may not be starting on time or featuring a complete fall slate, but the fact that it’s starting at all is reason to rejoice for the Valparaiso University men’s golf program.
9/23/2020
Valpo Golf Programs Announce Fall Plans
The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s golf programs have announced plans for competition this fall. They will become the first Valpo teams to compete in outside competition during the 2020-2021 academic and athletic year.
9/2/2020
Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Tom Brankin
The Valparaiso University Athletics family is deeply saddened by the loss of Tom Brankin ’89, who passed away this week.
7/28/2020
Valpo Men’s Golf Continues Academic Success with GCAA Recognition
It’s a tradition unlike any other when it comes to men’s golf at Valparaiso University.
7/23/2020
Valpo Golf Duo Earns All-America Scholar Recognition
A pair of Valparaiso University men’s golfers added to their list of academic and athletic achievements this week when the Golf Coaches Association of America announced its 2019-20 Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar honorees.
7/10/2020
Mason Bonn to Join Valpo Men’s Golf Program
The Valparaiso University men’s golf program has announced the addition of Mason Bonn (Sherwood, Ore. / Sherwood) to its incoming freshman class.
