6/12/2017
Ward Earns NCAA Postgraduate Internship
Former Valparaiso University men’s golfer Matt Ward has been selected as one of 31 members of the 2017-18 NCAA postgraduate internship class.
6/6/2017
Women's Tennis, Men's Golf Honored with Raise Your Sights Award
The Raise Your Sights award winners have been announced for the 2016-17 season. The honor is given annually to the best sport teams academically and is based on combined grade point average (GPA) from the current academic year. The award recognizes the top academic male and female team from each Horizon League institution.
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.
5/9/2017
Incoming Freshman Wins First Level of U.S. Open Qualifying
Valparaiso University men’s golf incoming freshman Drew Alexander (McCordsville, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) won the first level of qualifying for the U.S. Open on Monday at Delaware Country Club.
4/25/2017
Seniors Conclude Illustrious Crusader Careers
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team wrapped up its 2017 campaign on Tuesday at the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. The Crusaders finished fourth of eight teams with a team score of 908 after carding a 303 in Tuesday’s third round. Valpo was three strokes behind Wright State for third.
4/24/2017
Crusaders Third Heading into Final Round of League Championships
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team currently stands in third place in the Horizon League Championships with 18 holes remaining. The Crusaders stroked a 308 in Round 2 and currently sit at 605 (+29) through 36 holes. Valpo is seven strokes back of second-place Oakland and nine strokes behind first-place Cleveland State.
4/23/2017
Valpo Second Through One Day of Horizon League Championships
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team got off to a strong start at the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. on Sunday. The Crusaders posted a 297 in Round 1 and currently stand in second place in the eight-team event, only three strokes off the pace set by first-place Cleveland State.
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.
4/19/2017
Webb Named Horizon League Golfer of the Week
The good news continued to pour in for the Valparaiso University men’s golf team on Wednesday afternoon as senior Peter Webb was named the Horizon League Golfer of the Week for the second time this season and the sixth time in his collegiate career.
4/19/2017
Seitz, Wittmann Named to Horizon League All-Academic Team
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team continued to receive recognition for its academic and athletic success on Wednesday as the Crusaders placed two golfers on the five-member Horizon League all-academic team. Senior Nick Seitz and sophomore Mitchell Wittmann were honored as two of the five players on the all-academic team, which was voted on by the Horizon League Faculty Athletics Representatives from each of the league’s 10 institutions.
4/18/2017
Seward Signs NLI with Valpo Men’s Golf
The Valparaiso University men’s golf program has announced the addition of Brett Seward, who has signed his National Letter of the Intent to join the Crusaders for the 2017-18 season.
4/15/2017
Webb Finishes Third in Muncie to Pace Crusaders
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team finished in a tie for sixth place with a three-round score of 1108 in a six-count-five format at Ball State’s Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational in Muncie on Saturday. Senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) had another strong performance, stroking a 69 on the final day of competition to finish with a three-round total of 209, placing third in an 85-player field.
4/14/2017
Men’s Golf Fifth Through Two Rounds in Muncie
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team sits in fifth place at 733 in a 13-team field at Ball State’s Earl Yestingsmeier Memorial Invitational after the opening day of competition on Friday. Through two rounds, the Crusaders are ahead of three Horizon League foes in the team standings.
4/13/2017
Practice Makes Perfect: Wittmann Achieves Hole-in-One
Valparaiso University men’s golfer Mitchell Wittmann recorded a hole-in-one in Thursday’s practice round at Ball State University. Wittmann, a sophomore, achieved the feat on a 206-yard Par 3 hole at Delaware CC.
4/5/2017
Webb Wins Horizon League Golfer of the Week
After enjoying the best performance of his collegiate career this weekend, Valparaiso University senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) was honored as the Horizon League Golfer of the Week on Wednesday.
4/4/2017
Crusaders Close Wright State Invitational with Team’s Strongest Round of Event
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team posted a 363 on the final day of competition, tied for the second-best Round 3 score in the Wright State Invitational on Tuesday. The Crusaders finished fourth in the six-team event with a 54-hole score of 1,109. The Crusaders finished six strokes behind Northern Kentucky and seven strokes in back of the host Raiders. Valpo finished ahead of Green Bay and Loyola.
4/3/2017
Crusaders Battle Horizon League Foes at Wright State Invite
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team continued a busy stretch of competition on Monday by beginning the Wright State Invitational. The Crusaders posted a 746 through two rounds and rank fourth in the six-team field.
4/2/2017
Webb Takes Medalist Honors at Hoosier Invitational
Senior Peter Webb enjoyed the most memorable weekend of his collegiate career at the Hoosier Invitational in Bloomington, becoming the first Crusader to win medalist honors since September 2014. Webb had a five-stroke lead entering Sunday’s final round, and posted a 73 in the final 18 holes to finish the event with a first-place 54-hole score of 206 (-7), three strokes ahead of Charlotte’s Matty Lamb, who finished second.
4/1/2017
Webb Turns in Career Best, Leads Hoosier Invitational After Two Rounds
Senior Peter Webb compiled the best round of his collegiate career to begin the Hoosier Invitational hosted by Indiana University in Bloomington on Saturday. Webb stroked a 65 in the opening round, then followed with a 68 in Round 2. After one day of competition, his total score of 133 (-9) ranks first in the 78-player field.
3/21/2017
Crusaders Round Out Twin Oaks Intercollegiate
Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate in Springfield, Mo. on Tuesday. The Crusaders finished the event in ninth of 11 teams with a team score of 904. Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) paved the way with a 217 (+4) to finish tied for seventh of 69 total players.
3/20/2017
Webb Paces Crusaders on First Day at Twin Oaks
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team cranked up the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate in Springfield, Mo. by competing in the first two rounds on Monday. The Crusaders finished the day at 598 as a team, led by Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial), who carded a 144 (+2) on the first day of competition.
3/14/2017
Crusaders Finish Bash at the Beach with Strong Round
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team close out the Bash at the Beach in impressive fashion on Tuesday at The Surf Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Crusaders stroked a 291, the third-best Round 3 score in the 16-team field. Valpo finished the event in ninth place with a 54-hole score of 900.
3/13/2017
Webb, Seitz Lead Crusaders on Day 1 in Myrtle Beach
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team stands in 10th place of 16 teams after one day of competition in the Bash at the Beach at The Surf Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Crusaders carded a 307 in the opening round, before trimming five strokes off their team score by posting a 302 in Round 2. Valpo battled through adverse weather conditions, as rain and wind played a factor throughout the day.
2/21/2017
Webb Posts Day’s Best Round as Crusaders Close Out Season’s First Event
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team played the final 18 holes of the season’s first meet at Savannah Harbor Golf Course in Savannah, Ga. on Tuesday. Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) had the best Round 3 of any Crusader, while Nick Seitz (Xenia, Ohio / Carroll) garnered Valpo’s top finish in the event.
2/21/2017
Seitz Leads Crusaders in First Meet Back From Injury
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team busted out the clubs for the start of spring competition on Monday at Savannah Harbor Golf Course in Savannah, Ga. Nick Seitz (Xenia, Ohio / Carroll) provided the most compelling storyline of the day, as he led the Crusaders in his return after missing the entire fall with a back injury.
2/19/2017
Men’s Golf Preview: Crusaders Enter Season Focused on Trio of Primary Goals
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team hopes to take the department-wide mantra of “Champions in Competition” and “Champions in Classroom” to a whole new level this season.The Crusaders exemplified “Champions in Classroom” in the most literal sense possible in 2016, when they were honored by the Golf Coaches Association of America for posting the top grade point average of all Division I programs.
2/17/2017
Horizon League Releases Preseason Golf Polls
The Horizon League has announced its preseason polls for men’s and women’s golf, as voted upon by the league’s head coaches. The Valpo men are picked to finish fourth in the league standings, while the women are projected for a sixth-place finish.
11/18/2016
Men’s Golf Program Adds Alexander, Juskow for 2017-18 Season
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team has announced the addition of Drew Alexander (McCordsville, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) and Jack Juskow (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern), who have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Crusaders for the 2017-18 season.
10/18/2016
Webb leads Crusaders on Final Day at Dayton
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team concluded the Dayton Flyer Invitational in Kettering, Ohio at NCR Country Club on Tuesday with the second round of the two-day event. Senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) carded a 74, turning in the best round of the day by a Crusader.
10/17/2016
Baracani, Webb Pace Valpo on Day 1 at Dayton
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team competed in the first round of the Dayton Flyer Invitational in Kettering, Ohio at NCR Country Club on Monday. Redshirt junior Adam Baracani (Normal, Ill. / University) and senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) tied for the team lead on the first day of the two-round event.
10/3/2016
Valpo Rounds Out Marquette Intercollegiate
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team finished out competition at the Marquette Intercollegiate at Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills, Wis. on Monday. The Crusaders were led by Peter Webb (Madison, Wis. / James Madison Memorial) and Ross Lazar (Okemos, Mich. / Okemos), both of whom scored a 75 in the third round of the tournament.
10/3/2016
Men’s Golf Begins Marquette Intercollegiate
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team opened the Marquette Intercollegiate at Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills, Wis. on Sunday with 36 holes of competition. Sophomore Mitchell Wittmann (Kaukauna, Wis. / Kaukauna) paced the Crusaders by carding a 149 through two rounds.
9/20/2016
Crusader Men Finish Out Ram Masters Invitational Tuesday
Led by a career-best round from sophomore Mitchell Wittmann (Kaukauna, Wis./Kaukauna), the Valparaiso University men’s golf team finished out competition at the Ram Masters Invitational on Tuesday, hosted by Colorado State at Fort Collins C.C. in Fort Collins, Colo.
9/19/2016
Crusader Men Continue Busy Fall Season Monday
Competing in its fourth tournament in just over two weeks time, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team opened action from the Ram Masters Invitational at Fort Collins C.C. in Fort Collins, Colo. on Monday with 36 holes of competition.
9/13/2016
Valpo Men Finish Golfweek Program Challenge Tuesday
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team saw two individuals post top-25 finishes as the Crusaders finished in 14th position as a team at the Golfweek Program Challenge on Tuesday from True Blue G.C. in Pawley’s Island, S.C.
9/12/2016
Webb Leads Way For Crusaders In Round Two of Golfweek Program Challenge
Valparaiso University men’s golf senior Peter Webb (Madison, Wis./James Madison Memorial) shot a round of 67 on Monday to lead the way for the Crusaders as they competed on the second of three days of action at the Golfweek Program Challenge from True Blue G.C. in Pawley’s Island, S.C.
9/11/2016
Crusaders Open Golfweek Program Challenge Sunday
Led once again by the play of junior Zach Cutler (O’Fallon, Mo./Timberland), the Valparaiso University men’s golf team opened the three-day Golfweek Program Challenge from True Blue G.C. in Pawley’s Island, S.C. on Sunday.
9/7/2016
Cutler Finishes Second, Team Second at Crusader Collegiate
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team concluded hosting of the inaugural Crusader Collegiate at Sand Creek C.C. in Chesterton on Tuesday. The Crusaders finished second as a team, finishing behind only the champions from Bradley, while junior Zach Cutler (O’Fallon, Mo./Timberland) led the way individually with a second-place finish.
9/6/2016
Men’s Golf Second After Opening Day of Crusader Collegiate
Hosting its first tournament since 2009, the Valparaiso University men’s golf team closed out the first day of the Crusader Collegiate at Sand Creek C.C. in Chesterton in second place.
9/5/2016
Valparaiso Men’s Golf to Host Crusader Collegiate
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team will host a tournament this week for the first time since 2009, welcoming three other programs to Sand Creek C.C. in Chesterton for the Crusader Collegiate. The 54-hole event is slated for two rounds on Tuesday, beginning at 8 a.m., with a final 18-hole round on Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m.
9/3/2016
Cutler Sets New Record As Men’s Golf Opens Season
The Valparaiso University men’s golf team kicked off the 2016-17 season Saturday at the Notre Dame Kick Off Classic, finishing in second place over 36 holes at Warren G.C. The Crusaders’ performance was highlighted by the play of junior Zach Cutler (O’Fallon, Mo./Timberland), who easily set a new program record for scoring in a 36-hole event.
8/22/2016
Men’s Golf Announces 2016-17 Schedule
Valparaiso University men’s golf head coach David Gring announced today his team’s schedule for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The slate is highlighted by a home tournament at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton on Sept. 6-7.
8/13/2016
Cutler Heads to U.S. Amateur Next Week
Valparaiso University junior Zach Cutler (O’Fallon, Mo./Timberland) is set to compete at the 116th U.S. Amateur Championship next week at Oakland Hills C.C. in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The prestigious tournament will be contested over seven days, starting on Monday, Aug. 15.
7/27/2016
Valpo Men’s Golf Posts Top Team GPA in the Nation
The Valparaiso University men’s golf program has been honored by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as the Division I Academic National Champion, posting the top team GPA among all Division I programs. The 11-man Crusader roster combined for a team GPA of 3.755 over the 2015-16 academic year.
7/22/2016
Trio of Crusaders Named All-America Scholars
Three Valparaiso men’s golfers were named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars as the Golf Coaches Association of America announced this year's honorees this week. Graduated senior Jared Magoline and rising seniors Nick Seitz and Peter Webb were the three Crusaders honored, matching the program’s highest number of honorees in a single season.
