6/1/2017
McMinn to Join Valpo Women’s Golf Program
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team has announced the addition of incoming freshman Grace McMinn (Omaha, Neb. / Marian) for the 2017-2018 season. McMinn placed ninth in the 2016 Class A Nebraska State Finals and after finishing 22nd the previous season. She was a four-year varsity letter winner and three-time state qualifier as a team and individually.
5/25/2017
Valparaiso University to Join Missouri Valley Conference
Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2017. The Crusaders will begin competing for MVC championships in the 2017–2018 academic year.
4/25/2017
Women’s Golf Bids Farewell to Seniors Following Final Day of Competition
It was a mix of the past, present and future for the Valparaiso University women’s golf team in the final round of the Horizon League Championships on Tuesday in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. Strong performances from a pair of underclassmen built excitement for the future, while the final collegiate rounds for a pair of seniors led to reflection on the past.
4/24/2017
Shoemake, Curtis Lead Team in Round 2 of League Championships
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team received sub-80 rounds from a pair of underclassmen on the second day of the Horizon League Championships at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. on Monday. Freshman Tiffany Curtis turned in a 79, eclipsed by only one teammate – sophomore Kylie Shoemake, who stroked a 78.
4/23/2017
Women’s Golf Team Begins Horizon League Championships
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team competed in Day 1 of the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. on Sunday. The Crusaders posted a 324 (+36) in Round 1, tied with UIC for fifth place in the eight-team event. Northern Kentucky sits atop the team standings at 304 (+16).
4/22/2017
Webb Named Horizon League co-Player of the Year, Three Crusaders Achieve All-League Recognition
Senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) received an honor never before bestowed upon a member of the Valparaiso University men’s golf team on Saturday evening at the Horizon League Banquet preceding the Horizon League Championships, which begin on Sunday in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.
4/18/2017
Crusaders Top Green Bay in Match Play
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team competed for the final time prior to the Horizon League Championship on Tuesday at The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso. The Crusaders thrived in the last tune-up before the league finals, dispatching visiting Green Bay 4.5-0.5.
4/17/2017
Win Over Detroit Mercy Highlights Performance at Crusader-Jaguar Challenge
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team participated in the Crusader-Jaguar Challenge this weekend and went 1-2 in the match play event. The Crusaders started the event with a victory over Horizon League foe Detroit Mercy and also put together a strong performance in a loss to Big East rival Butler. On Monday, senior Sydney Shrum earned a win in her final collegiate tournament.
4/3/2017
Valpo Sets Team Scoring Record, Holds on for Second-Place Finish
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team fended off host Fort Wayne by two strokes to finish in second place in the Fort Wayne Spring Classic at Pine Valley Country Club on Monday. In the process, the Crusaders posted the best 54-hole team score in program history. Katie Willenbrink, golfing as an individual, rounded out a strong event with a 77 in Round 3.
4/2/2017
Women’s Golf Second Through Two Rounds at Fort Wayne Spring Classic
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team started the tournament on the right foot with its lowest round of the season on Sunday, and eventually ranked second after one day in the five-team Fort Wayne Spring Classic. Katie Willenbrink competed as an individual and had the best day of any Crusader. Three Crusaders enjoyed season-best performances, two of which achieved career bests.
3/9/2017
Valpo Makes Seven-Stroke Improvement on Day 2 of Bulldog Invitational
For the second straight day, the Valparaiso University women’s golf team enjoyed its best round of the spring on Thursday at Windsor Parke in Jacksonville, Fla. as part of the Bulldog Florida Invitational. The Crusaders trimmed seven strokes off their Round 1 score by turning in a 323 in Round 2.
3/8/2017
Women’s Golf Starts Bulldog Invite with Best Round of Spring Season
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team showed noteworthy improvement on the first day of its second meet of the spring, finishing Wednesday in sixth place of nine teams with a score of 330. The Crusaders received strong individual showings from a pair of freshmen in Round 1 of the Bulldog Florida Invitational, an event hosted by Butler at Windsor Parke in Jacksonville, Fla.
2/11/2017
Shoemake Leads Valpo on Final Day in Florida
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team completed its first meet of the season on Saturday by golfing the final 18 holes of the Ball State Sunshine Invite in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Crusaders were led by Kylie Shoemake (Schererville, Ind. / Lake Central), who carded an 81 on the final day of competition.
2/10/2017
Kim Paces Crusaders on First Day of Spring Season
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team started its 2017 spring campaign in the sunshine of Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Friday. The Crusaders are in 11th of 12 after posting a two-round score of 687 on the first day of competition at the Ball State Sunshine Invitational. The team scored a 348 in the opening round before improving to a 339 in the second 18 holes.
2/7/2017
New Era of Crusader Golf to Tee Off on Friday
When the Valparaiso University women’s golf team cracks out the clubs for the first time this spring on Friday afternoon in Port St. Lucie, Fla., a new era of Crusader golf will begin. This week’s Ball State Sunshine Invitational will mark the debut of first-year head coach Jon Haas, who was hired in December to guide the Crusaders.
12/14/2016
Schier Signs NLI with Valpo Women’s Golf
The Valparaiso University women’s golf program has announced the addition of Shelby Schier (Greenwood, Ind. / Center Grove) for the 2017-18 season. Schier, a current high school senior, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Crusaders.
12/2/2016
Haas Selected to Lead Valpo Women’s Golf Program
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced the hiring of Jonathan Haas as the head coach of the Crusader women’s golf program. Haas previously served as the head girls and boys golf coach at Crown Point High School in Crown Point, Ind.
10/25/2016
Kim Leads Crusaders on Final Day of Fall Competition
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team rounded out its fall schedule with the second and final round of the Braun Intercollegiate at Oak Meadow Country Club in Evansville, Ind. on Tuesday. The Crusaders turned in a two-round team score of 636 to place fifth in the 10-team event.
10/24/2016
Women’s Golf Third After One Round at Braun Intercollegiate
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team sits in third place of 10 teams at the Braun Intercollegiate in Evansville, Ind. with a team score of 312 after the event’s first round on Monday. Junior Katie Willenbrink (Mishawaka, Ind. / Penn) is Valpo’s top performer through one day of competition.
10/5/2016
Women’s Golf Closes Out Aggie Invite
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team participated in the third round of the Aggie Invitational on Tuesday in Las Cruces, N.M. Sophomore Kylie Shoemake (Schererville, Ind. / Lake Central) turned in the best round of the day by any Crusader, stroking a 79.
10/4/2016
Crusaders Complete Second Round of Aggie Invite
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team participated in the second round of the Aggie Invitational on Tuesday in Las Cruces, N.M. Freshman Kayla Krueger (Spring Lake, Mich. / Spring Lake) turned in the best round of the day for the Crusaders by stroking an 80 (+8).
10/3/2016
Aggie Invitational Underway for Women’s Golf
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team competed in the first round of the Aggie Invitational hosted by New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M. on Monday. Sophomore Madison McCreary (Batesville, Ind. / Batesville) shot a career-best 74 to lead the Crusaders.
9/20/2016
Valpo Women Close Out Action From Washington State
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team closed out the 54-hole Cougar Cup Tuesday from Palouse Ridge G.C. in Pullman, Wash., shooting its best team round this season to date.
9/19/2016
Women’s Golf Continues Fall Campaign at Washington State
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team faced 36 holes in a single day for the first time this season Monday as the Crusaders opened play at the Cougar Cup from Palouse Ridge G.C. in Pullman, Wash., hosted by Washington State.
9/13/2016
Crusader Women Set Record To Close Out Golfweek Program Challenge
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team broke the program record for team score in a 54-hole tournament as the Crusaders closed out the Golfweek Program Challenge from Caledonia G.C. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. in 15th place on Tuesday.
9/12/2016
Valpo Women Continue Play at Golfweek Program Challenge
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team continued action at the Golfweek Program Challenge from Caledonia G.C. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Monday.
9/11/2016
Valpo Women Hit the Course In South Carolina Sunday
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team kicked off the Golfweek Program Challenge at Caledonia G.C. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Sunday, finishing the day in a tie for 13th position.
8/28/2016
Women’s Golf Claims Chi-Town Classic Title
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team swept the top four spots as it hosted the Chi-Town Classic Sunday at The Course at Aberdeen, claiming the team title with a team round of 312. Leading the way for the Crusaders was senior Angie Kim (Schaumburg, Ill./Fremd), who shot a round of 75 to win by two shots.
8/27/2016
Women’s Golf Announces 2016-17 Schedule
The Valparaiso University women’s golf team is scheduled to compete in 11 tournaments over the course of the 2016-17 schedule, a slate which kicks off Sunday as the Crusaders host the Chi-Town Classic at The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso.
