Michigan State Men's Golf news

Former Spartan Jimmy Chestnut Wins 2008 Michigan Amateur

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:00:36 PST

2005 Michigan State graduate Jimmy Chestnut defeated rising senior Steve Cuzzort in the finals of the 2008 Michigan Amateur this past weekend at the Moors Golf Club in Portage, Michigan. Chestnut edged Cuzzort 4 & 2 in the 18-hole final to win his first Michigan Amatuer title.

Michigan State's Hutchison Finishes Third at Michigan Open

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:00:30 PST

Michigan State rising senior Randy Hutchison placed third and was the low amateur this week at the 91st Michigan Open, held June 9-12 at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Hutchison, a first-team All-Big Ten selection in the spring, tallied a nine-under par 278 (66-66-72-74), to finish four stroke behind former PGA Tour professional Tom Gillis.

Brehm Honored on PING All-America Honorable Mention Team

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:08:24 PST

Recent Michigan State men's golf graduate Ryan Brehm added to his postseason laurels, being named to the Division I PING All-America Honorable Mention Team, announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

Brehm, Hutchison Named to PING All-Midwest Region Team

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:06:54 PST

Michigan State men's golfers Ryan Brehm and Randy Hutchison were selected to the Division I PING All-Midwest Region Team, recently announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Brehm was named to the team for the third-consecutive season, while Hutchison earns the honor for the first time.

Men's Golfers Have Success Away from Collegiate Competition

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:55:25 PST

Many members of the Michigan State men's golf team have had amateur success lately, away from their responsibilities as a member of the Spartans.

Men's Golf Fail to Qualify for NCAAs; Place 11th at East Regional

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:11:30 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team fell two strokes short of an NCAA Championship berth, after finishing the NCAA East Regional, held at Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 11th place at one-under par 851 (285-279-287).

Men's Golf Climbs Leaderboard At Day Two of the NCAA East Regional

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:16 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team carded a five-under 279 today in the second round of the NCAA East Regional at the Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Spartans are currently tied for 10th, the final NCAA Championship qualifying position. MSU's round was the fifth-lowest of the day and their second-best total of the season.

Men's Golf Tied for 14th After First Day of NCAA East Regional

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:44:21 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team posted an opening round one-over par 285 today at the NCAA East Regional, held at Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn. Currently, the Spartans, the region's eighth seed, are tied for 14th and are four strokes behind the final NCAA Championship qualifying position.

Men's Golf Travels to Tennessee for NCAA East Regional

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:06:28 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team begins the 2008 NCAA East Regional on Thursday at the Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn. The regional will extend until Saturday with 18 holes being played each day.

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Men's Golf's Casey Lubahn Named Finalist for the Jan Strickland Award

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:22:23 PST

Michigan State men's golf assistant coach Casey Lubahn was chosen as a finalist for the 2008 Jan Strickland Award presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf, announced recently by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

Big Ten Champion Spartans Selected to 2008 NCAA East Regional

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:23:04 PST

Fresh off its third Big Ten Championship title in four years, the Michigan State men's golf team was an automatic qualifier for the 2008 NCAA East Regional Championship, announced this afternoon on a conference call by the NCAA offices. Competition will be held May 15-17 at the Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Sam Puryear Named Big Ten Men's Golf Coach of the Year

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:06:08 PST

First-year Michigan State head coach Sam Puryear was named the Big Ten Conference's Men's Golf Coach of the Year, it was announced today by the conference office. Also gaining recognition today by the league was senior Ryan Brehm, junior Randy Hutchison and sophomore Jack Newman. Brehm and Hutchison were named to the All-Big Ten First Team, while Newman garnered second-team recognition. Brehm also was named Michigan State's sportsmanship nominee.

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Spartans Win Back-to-Back Big Ten Men's Golf Championships

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:40 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team captured its second consecutive Big Ten Championship on Sunday, April 27 at Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans shot a final round 301 to hold off a hard-charging Minnesota squad. For the tournament, the Spartans shot a four-round total of 21-over par 1,173 (291-295-286-301), bettering the Golden Gophers (293-301-290-293) by four strokes. It is MSU's third conference title in the last four years, and fourth overall.

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Spartans Retake Lead on Saturday at 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:16:34 PST

Behind an impressive third round two-under par 286, the Michigan State men's golf team regained the lead today at the 2008 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship on the Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans now hold an 11-stroke lead over the field with a three-day total of eight-over 872.

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Men's Golf In Third Place After Two Rounds At Big Ten Championships

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:46 PST

The Michigan State men's golf team stands in third place after day one at the 2008 Big Ten Championships, held on the Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans are at 10-over par 586 (291-295) after two rounds. Illinois sits atop the leaderboard with a five-over par 581 (293-288). Senior Ryan Brehm is MSU's top performer after a two-round total of three-under par 141 (72-69), good for a tie for second place. Indiana's Jorge Campillo leads the championships with a four-under par 140 (69-71).