| Jeppesen Claims First Professional Title at Farmstead G.C. |
| Posted: 1/21/2012 12:49:22 PM |
Story courtesy of NGA Pro Golf Tour
The Eastern Michigan Alum uses 40-foot bomb to claim first win
CALABASH, N.C. - Every up-and-coming golfer looks for a watershed moment that lets them know they can compete at the highest levels of golf. Rookie Martin Jeppesen had his on Thursday.
Jeppesen of Ypsilanti, Mich., shot a 4-under 68 in the final round of the NGA Pro Golf Tour Carolina Winter Series event at Farmstead Golf Links to force a playoff with Nationwide Tour member Darron Stiles and birdied the first extra hole to earn his inaugural professional victory.
“I will remember this the rest of my life,” said Jeppesen, an Eastern Michigan alumnus. “It's a great feeling to get a win, and it means even more to do it against a guy like Darron. I mean he's fully-exempt on the Nationwide Tour.”
Jeppesen started the final round four shots behind Stiles and fell further from contention with a double bogey on No 2. However, the former All-MAC selection roared back with an eagle and two birdies to make the turn in 34 and close the gap on the four-time Nationwide Tour winner. On the inward nine, Jeppesen carded another 34, including a birdie on his final hole, to join Stiles, who shot an even-par 72 in the final round, at 8-under par.
“I was trying to stay patient today, but I knew I had to be aggressive at the same time because of how far back I was,” said Jeppesen. “I felt comfortable with the layout, but I struggled to figure out the greens. However, I did make about six 40-foot bombs this week.”
The final one came on the final hole. Facing a 40-foot putt to Stiles' 20-footer on the first playoff hole, Jeppesen found the back of the cup, while Stiles couldn't convert, giving the rookie his first victory.
“I have to thank my parents, my fiancé, Carley, my college coach, Bruce Cunningham, and my swing coach, Jordan Young, for their support,” said Jeppesen. “I also have to thank the NGA Pro Golf Tour for being such a great place to start my professional career and all the staff at Farmstead for great event.”
Jeppesen shot rounds of 70-70-68 for an 8-under 208 total and earned $3,600 for the win. Former CWS winner Stiles of Pinehurst carded rounds of 70-66-72 to finish with a 208 total and earned $1,815 for his runner-up effort. |
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| Alumni Day Scheduled For Feb. 4 Basketball Doubleheader |
| Posted: 1/19/2012 2:59:30 PM |
by Jason Knavel, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
Bowling Green, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University Department of Athletics and the BGSU Office of Alumni and Development have announced that Alumni Day will take place on Feb. 4, featuring special ticket prices and offers for both the men’s and women’s basketball games on that day.
The BGSU women’s basketball team hosts Western Michigan in a key Mid-American Conference contest at 2 p.m. that day and the |
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| Zooperstars! to Appear on Jan. 21 vs. CMU |
| Posted: 1/19/2012 11:17:10 AM |
Courtesy: WMU
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The world famous ZOOperstars will be bringing their antics to University Arena on Saturday when the Broncos host Central Michigan. Tip-off is at 2 p.m.
Lovable. Outrageous. Zany. Unpredictable. Hysterical. Incredible. Unbelievable. All of which describe this crazy combination of animalistic superstars.
The ZOOperstars! will rock the house with routines that fans of all ages will love. Whether they are wildly dancing on a court or mingling wit |
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| CAF Hosting Sideliners Luncheon on Tuesday |
| Posted: 1/16/2012 11:01:33 AM |
Courtesy: Kyle Terwillegar/CMU Athletics
MOUNT PLEASANT - The Chippewa Athletic Fund will host the first Sideliners Luncheon of the year on January 17 at Coco Joe's Beach House Restaurant, located at 4855 E. Bluegrass Rd.
A buffet-style lunch will be served at noon followed by presentations from women's basketball head coach Sue Guevara, men's basketball head coach Ernie Zeigler and wrestling head coach Tom Borrelli.
The coaches will talk about each of their seasons to date |
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| Terry Bowden Adds Nine to Akron Football Staff |
| Posted: 1/11/2012 1:57:26 PM |
Courtesy: Gregg Bach
Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
The University of Akron Department of Athletics
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron head football coach Terry Bowden announced on Wednesday the addition of nine people to his staff, including seven assistant coaches, a director of operations and a strength and conditioning coach. Each hire is pending approval by the University's Board of Trustees.
The list of assistant coaches include Alan Arrington (offensive |
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| Sophomore Rian Pearson Named to CollegeHoops.net All-MAC Mid-Season Team |
| Posted: 12/30/2011 8:50:33 PM |
Courtesy: Toledo Athletics
TOLEDO, OH - With Mid-American Conference play beginning in just over a week, sophomore G Rian Pearson has been honored for his play by earning a spot on the CollegeHoops.net All-MAC Team (Pre-League Play Edition).
During the non-conference season, Pearson has led the Rockets with 15.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest in addition to shooting 41.2 percent (7-of-17) from three-point range. He leads the MAC with 3.2 offensive rpg and is third with 8 |
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