VanArragon Named First-Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators

In a career filled with countless academic and athletic accomplishments, Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) earned his highest honor yet on Wednesday.

VanArragon Earns MVC Good Neighbor Award

Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) was named a recipient of the Missouri Valley Conference State Farm Good Neighbor Award on Tuesday, adding to his long list of accomplishments and accolades.

VanArragon Three-Peats as MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year; Delisanti Also Tabbed to Scholar-Athlete Squad

Awaiting the recipient of this award did not feature much drama, but the well-deserved honors for Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine Minn. / Blaine) never get old.

Men’s Golf Wraps Up Successful Season at National Golf Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team reached the finish line on a successful season on Sunday by participating in the final round of the National Golf Invitational, an inaugural postseason event hosted by Golfweek at the par-72, 7360-yard Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. The Beacons were led by Padraic Sim (Spanish Fort, Ala. / Spanish Fort [Oregon]) on the final day of the 2022-23 campaign.

Kostouros Leads Valpo on Day 2 of NGI

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team continued competition at the National Golf Invitational, an inaugural postseason tournament hosted by Golfweek at the par-72, 7360-yard Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. by completing the second round on Saturday. The Beacons were once again led by Yianni Kostouros (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point [Ball State]).

Kostouros Leads Way with Strong First Day at NGI

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team earned a place in postseason play by virtue of its performance over the course of the season as the team took part in the inaugural National Golf Invitational (NGI), which began on Friday at the par-72, 7360-yard Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. Yianni Kostouros (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point [Ball State]) turned in a strong round to lead the way for the Beacons.

Delisanti, VanArragon Enjoy Best Round at NCAA Regional

Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) and sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) closed out the final round of the three-day, 54-hole NCAA Bath Regional on Wednesday at the par-71, 7090-yard Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Mich.

Delisanti, VanArragon Complete Second Round at NCAA Regional

Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) and sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) completed the second round of the three-day, 54-hole NCAA Bath Regional on Tuesday at the par-71, 7090-yard Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Mich.

Delisanti, VanArragon Begin NCAA Regional Action

Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) and sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) golfed the first 18 holes of the three-day, 54-hole NCAA Bath Regional on Monday at the par-71, 7090-yard Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Mich.

Men’s Golf Set for Postseason Play

A special season for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team will reach a new climax in the coming days as the Beacons prepare for a week filled with postseason competition.

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Valpo Men’s Golf Accepts Invite to National Golf Invitational

The good news just keeps coming for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team.

Delisanti, VanArragon to Compete in NCAA Regional

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team will be well represented in the NCAA Tournament as two members of the program will compete in NCAA Regionals.

Delisanti Repeats as MVC Individual Medalist

For the second consecutive season, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) is the Missouri Valley Conference Championship medalist.

Delisanti on Road to Repeat After Special Second Day at MVC Championship

A record-setting day on the links helped Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) take a four-stroke lead for medalist honors with 18 holes remaining in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Championship, which is being held at the par-71, 6760-yard Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Ill. this week. He tied his own modern program record and shattered the Missouri Valley Conference Championship record for 18-hole score on Monday, which began with a one-hour delay due to frost.

Valpo Second After 18 Holes at MVC Championship

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team put together a solid opening round on Sunday at the MVC Championship, hosted at the par-71, 6760-yard Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Ill. The Beacons finished the day in second of 10 on the team leaderboard with sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) sitting in second place on the player leaderboard after putting together one of the best rounds in MVC Championship history. The quality scores came despite playing through cold temperatures as the “real feel” was in the upper 30s throughout Sunday’s action.

Valpo Men’s Golf Set for MVC Championship

The 2022-2023 Valparaiso University men’s golf season has featured a sense of excitement from the time the season’s first event teed off in early September.

Delisanti Captures Final MVC Golfer of the Week Award This Season

Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference for his play during the final week of the regular season as he was named MVC Golfer of the Week on Thursday.

Men’s Golf Finishes as Team Runner-up, Delisanti as Individual Runner-up at Penn State

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out a stellar weekend on Sunday by playing the final round of the Rutherford Intercollegiate, hosted by Penn State on the par-71, 7171-yard Blue Course in State College, Pa. Valpo finished as the team runner-up in a 12-team field – just one stroke behind tournament champion Penn State – while Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) tied for first in a 75-player field before finishing as the runner-up based on a playoff.

Valpo Atop Team Leaderboard, Owns Top Two Spots on Player Leaderboard at Penn State

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team turned in a glowing performance on the first day of Penn State’s Rutherford Intercollegiate, hosted at the par-71, 7171-yard Penn State Blue Course on Saturday. Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) had one of the best single-round scores in program history and owns the top spot in the race for medalist honors with 18 holes to go. His teammate Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) is second in the 75-player field. Valpo’s team score in Round 2 threatened a program record as part of a tremendous day on the links, which ended with Valpo owning the top spot in the 12-team event.

Men’s Golf Finishes Third at Hoosier Collegiate

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out a strong showing at the Hoosier Collegiate on Sunday, finishing the tournament in third of 14. Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) and Yianni Kostouros (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point [Ball State]) both achieved top-10 finishes in the event, which took place at the par-71, 7265-yard Pfau Course in Bloomington.

Men’s Golf Completes Solid First Day at Hoosier Collegiate

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team turned in a solid opening day at the Hoosier Collegiate, ranking tied for fourth in a competitive, 14-team field in the Easter Weekend event, which is being hosted by Indiana at the challenging par-71, 7265-yard Pfau Course in Bloomington. Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) is once again well positioned for a top-10 finish.

Valpo, DePaul Compete in Demons vs. Beacons Challenge

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team faced off with DePaul in match play on Monday in the Demons vs. Beacons Challenge, a 27-hole event at Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Crest Hill, Ill. The unique event served to foster friendship, sportsmanship and competition between the two programs.

VanArragon Earns 13th Career Golfer of the Week Nod

For the 13th time in his collegiate career and the second time this season, Valparaiso University men’s golfer senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) is the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league office on Friday.

VanArragon Finalizes Top-10 Finish, Team Climbs into Top 5 at Golfweek/AGT

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team moved into the top 5 in an 18-team field during Wednesday’s third and final day of the par-72, 6989-yard Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at True Blue GC in Pawleys Island, S.C. The team was led by Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), who completed another top-10 finish.

Men’s Golf Continues Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team will look to climb on a tightly-packed leaderboard on Wednesday’s final day of the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate, which continued with Round 2 on Tuesday at the par-72, 6989-yard True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. Sam Booth (Carmel, Ind. / Carmel) paced the squad in Tuesday’s round.

Men’s Golf Tied for Team Lead After One Round at Golfweek

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team is tied for the team lead through 18 holes at the three-round Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate, which began on Monday at the par-72, 6989-yard True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. Senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) had the squad’s top score of the day.

VanArragon Leads Valpo at GCU Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out its spring break stay in Phoenix on Tuesday by competing in the third and final round of the GCU Invitational, hosted by Grand Canyon at the par-71, 7124-yard GCU Golf Course. Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) had the team’s top performance in Round 3.

Men’s Golf Tees Off GCU Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team returned to action on Monday as the Beacons golfed the first two round of the GCU Invitational, held at the par-71, 7124-yard GCU Golf Course in Phoenix. Valpo was led by Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) on the first day of action.

VanArragon Named MVC Golfer of the Week

A comeback effort over the final two rounds of this week’s tournament helped Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) secure the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week honor, which was announced by the league office on Thursday.

Men’s Golf Picked Second in Preseason Poll

For the second consecutive season, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team was picked to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, which was released by the league office on Thursday.

Men’s Golf Finishes Advance Golf Partners with Another Solid Round

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team finished out the Advance Golf Partners Collegiate with its second consecutive round at under par, as the team climbed all the way to tied for sixth on the leaderboard. Senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) once again had the squad’s best score, solidifying a top-10 finish at the par-72, 7169-yard Hammock Creek Golf Club in Palm City, Fla.

Beacons Bounce Back with Strong Second Day at Advance Golf Partners

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team climbed nine spots on the team leaderboard with a much-improved performance from a day prior during Monday’s second round of the Advance Golf Partners Collegiate, held at the par-72, 7169-yard Hammock Creek Golf Club in Palm City, Fla. All five players in the lineup boasted better scores than Sunday, with No. 1 golfer Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) enjoying the most staggering turnaround.

Valpo Golfs First Round of Spring Season on Sunday

After a strong fall season, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team teed off the spring slate on Sunday by competing in the first round of the three-day, 54-hole Advance Golf Partners Collegiate at the par-72, 7169-yard Hammock Creek Golf Club in Palm City, Fla. The top score by a Beacon came from Owen Sander (Carmel, Ind. / Carmel), who is competing as an individual.

Melliere, Lee to Join Valpo Men’s Golf Program

The Valparaiso University men’s golf program has announced the addition of a pair of signees for the 2023-2024 season. Adam Melliere (Zionsville, Ind. / Zionsville, Ind.) and Elliot Lee (Tillamook, Ore. / Tillamook) have both signed their National Letters of Intent to join head coach Dave Gring’s program.

Valpo Finishes Fall with Team Runner-Up Showing, Kostouros Captures Individual Runner-Up Honors

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out a strong fall season on Monday by finishing as the team runner-up in the Iowa Fall Classic, hosted at the par-72, 7141-yard Blue Top Ridge in a chilly and windy Riverside, Iowa. The Beacons were behind only the host Hawkeyes on the team leaderboard, while fifth-year senior Yianni Kostouros (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point [Ball State]) was the individual runner-up in a field of 50 golfers.

Men’s Golf Leads Iowa Fall Classic Through Two Rounds

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team is 18 holes away from closing out a commendable fall season with perhaps its most significant achievement yet. The Beacons hold a slim edge atop the team leaderboard at the Iowa Fall Classic, which began with two rounds on Sunday in chilly and windy conditions at the par-72, 7141-yard Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, Iowa. A strong first round helped head coach Dave Gring’s team finish the day with a one-stroke lead on the host Hawkeyes, a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Delisanti Wins MVC Golfer of the Week for Third Straight Tournament

After his third consecutive tournament with a top-two finish, Valparaiso University sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) is once again the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week.

Delisanti Earns Individual Runner-Up Honors at Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate

For the third consecutive tournament, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) earned a top-2 finish at this week’s Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate, hosted by Arkansas State University at the par-72, 6565-yard RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, Ark. Delisanti was joined in the top 10 by senior teammate Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) in an event that featured 69 competitors.

Men’s Golf Opens Up Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate

Sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) once again led the way as the Valparaiso University men’s golf team played the first 36 holes of the 54-hole Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate on Monday. Delisanti and senior teammate Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) combined to go par or better in all four of their collective rounds on the first day of action at the event, which is being hosted by Arkansas State at the par-72, 6565-yard RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, Ark.

Delisanti Repeats as MVC Golfer of the Week

After earning individual medalist honors for a second consecutive tournament, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) has hauled in another Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week distinction. This marks the third such award of his career and the second consecutive week he has picked up the honor.

Delisanti Shatters Two Program Records, Earns Medalist Honors

Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) continued his recent run of success by garnering medalist honors for the second consecutive week as the Drake-hosted Zach Johnson Invitational concluded on Tuesday at the par-71, 6898-yard Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. This time, he shattered program records for both 54-hole tournament and 18-hole round en route to finishing in the top spot in an 81-player field.

Men’s Golf Continues Success on Day 1 at Drake

After sweeping the hardware at last week’s home tournament, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team has two players in the top five yet again at this week’s Zach Johnson Invitational, which began on Monday at the par-71, 6898-yard Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. Sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) and senior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) are both among the tournament’s top performers with 36 holes in the books.

Delisanti Honored as MVC Golfer of the Week

After earning individual medalist honors in a 99-player field at this week’s Valpo Fall Invitational, Valparaiso University men’s golf sophomore Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) has earned Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week honors.

Valpo Wins Team Title, Sweeps Hardware at Valpo Fall Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team defended its home course in a resounding manner at this week’s Valpo Fall Invitational, hosted at the par-72, 7082-yard Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Ind.

Valpo Atop Team Leaderboard, Beacon Duo Tied for Player Lead

During Tuesday’s final day of competition, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team will look to close out a team title as the Beacons are atop a 17-team field at the program’s annual home tournament, the Valpo Fall Invitational. A pair of Valpo players are tied for the top spot in a 99-player field as Anthony Delisanti (Sanborn, N.Y. / Niagara Wheatfield) and Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) are battling for individual medalist honors at the event, which is hosted at the par-72, 7082-yard Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Ind.

Men’s Golf Set to Host Valpo Fall Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s golf program will welcome in a large field of competitors for the annual Valpo Fall Invitational at the par-72, 7052-yard Sand Creek Country Club Creek/Marsh rotation in Chesterton, Ind. this coming week.

Men’s Golf Rounds Out Season-Opening Event

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out the season-opening Island Resort Intercollegiate at the par-72, 7375-yard Sage Run Golf Club in Harris, Mich. on Monday. The Beacons were led by Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), who finalized an individual runner-up finish.

VanArragon Delivers Career-Best Round as Men’s Golf Opens 2022-2023 Campaign

There has been no shortage of excellent rounds throughout the storied Valparaiso University men’s golf career of Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine), but the three-time all-conference recipient delivered his best performance to date on the first day of competition during his senior season. He established a new career low in Round 2 to lead Valpo on Sunday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate, hosted by South Dakota State at the par-72, 7375-yard Sage Run Golf Club in Harris, Mich.

Men’s Golf Announces 2022-23 Docket

The Valparaiso University men’s golf team has announced its schedule for the 2022-23 season, which features five fall tournaments and six spring events.

Brown & Gold Golf Outing Set for Aug. 22

The 2022 Brown & Gold Golf Outing to support the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s golf programs is right around the corner, with the outing slated for Monday, Aug. 22 at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton.

Sander, Sim Join Valpo Men’s Golf Program

Valparaiso University head men’s golf coach David Gring has announced the additions of Owen Sander (Carmel, Ind. / Carmel) and Padraic Sim (Spanish Fort, Ala. / Spanish Fort [Oregon / Washington]) to his program for the 2022-2023 season.

Valpo Men’s Golf Sustains Academic Excellence with GCAA Honor

A 2021-2022 academic and athletic year filled with successes in both areas for the Valparaiso University men’s golf program featured another accomplishment in the academic realm as the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) released its team academic awards this week.

Valpo Men’s Golf Trio Earns All-America Scholar Recognition

The Valparaiso University men’s golf program continued its tradition of academic excellence as the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) released its 2021-22 Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars on Thursday.