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NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through at a tournament in the Fall 2024 season. The Huskies finished the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf finishes 12th at Thunderbirds Intercollegiate

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 18, 2025

Halted by Monday’s poor weather conditions, NIU men’s golf finished the University of Arizona-hosted Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place.  In a field of 13 teams, NIU competed against four nationally ranked opponents, including the No....

NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer prepares for a putt on the green at a tournament in the fall. Krammer tied for 12th place at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate on Wednesday, leading the Huskies to a second place finish in their first tournament of the spring. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf kicks off spring season with 2nd place finish at Lake Las Vegas Invitational

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 27, 2025

NIU men’s golf kicked off the 2025 spring season with a second place finish at the Lake Las Vegas Invitational, which wrapped up Wednesday. Headlined by senior Felix Krammer, all five members of the Huskies’ lineup finished within the top-50.  The...

NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through while attempting a chip shot in a tournament during the fall 2024 season. Krammer and the Huskies open the spring season on Monday at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Krammer, Sluzas lead men’s golf heading into spring season

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 21, 2025

With six tournaments ahead of the Mid-American Conference Championship, NIU men’s golf enters the spring season with an even split of veteran leadership and youthful talent. NIU’s lineup contains three graduating seniors: Ben Sluzas, Felix Krammer...

NIU men's golf head coach John Carlson eyes down an NIU golfer's shot. After wrapping up the fall season on Oct. 27, Carlson announced the signing of three recruits for the 2025 season on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf signs three for 2025 recruiting class

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2024

NIU men’s golf head coach John Carlson announced the signing of three decorated recruits for the fall 2025 season.  “They're (NIU’s three recruits) champions at the junior level,” Carlson said. “All three of them possess the ability to step...

NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow-through while staring down his chip shot. Krammer finished in sixth place at the White Sands Collegiate which wrapped up on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish in 6th place at White Sands Collegiate

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | October 27, 2024

After spending three days in paradise – the Ocean Club Golf Course in Paradise Island, Bahamas – NIU men’s golf wrapped up its fall season finishing in 6th place at the White Sands Collegiate. Senior Felix Krammer commanded the charge, logging his...

NIU senior golfer Felix Krammer eyes the fairway after completing his drive. Tying for second place, Krammer led the Huskies to Victory this weekend at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Felix Krammer named MAC Golfer of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 4, 2024

Senior Felix Krammer earned Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week honors after finishing tied for second place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday.  Starting off the tournament with a score of 64 in the first round, Krammer tied the NIU 18-hole...

Senior Felix Krammer watches his drive on his follow-through. Krammer finished tied for second place as NIU men's golf captured first place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU men’s golf victorious at Badger Invitational

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | October 1, 2024

NIU men’s golf took first place at the Badger Invitational in a field of 16 teams. Senior Felix Krammer keyed the charge, finishing tied for second place.  “We outperformed our expectations going into the event, which is always a coach's dream,”...

Senior Felix Krammer taps in a putt on the green. Krammer finished in 13th place out of 75 golfers as NIU men's golf finished 13th out of 15 teams. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies’ finish 13th at Purdue Fall Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 23, 2024

NIU men’s golf exited the Purdue Fall Invitational placing 13th out of 15 teams. Senior Felix Krammer led the pack, finishing tied for 13th place – his best placement and first time in the top-15 this season.  Krammer kicked off the tournament...

Sophomore Craig Long hits a ball out of a bunker. Long was the top-scoring Huskie golfer as NIU men's golf placed 15th out of 15 teams at the Gopher Invitational. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish last at Gopher Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 9, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the Gopher Invitational finishing 15th out of 15 teams. Sophomore Craig Long led the pack, finishing 7 over par and tying for 27th place.  “He's (Long) made huge strides from freshman to sophomore year,” said NIU men’s...

Senior Ben Sluzas stands on the green with a putter in his hand. Assistant Sports Editor Eddie Miller believes underperforming seniors are partially to blame for a last place finish for NIU men's golf on Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

COLUMN: Three takeaways from the Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 4, 2024

After a disappointing last place finish at this past weekend’s Island Resort Intercollegiate, the NIU men’s golf team has things to work on. Despite the faulty performance, there was an upside.  Here are three takeaways from the Huskies’ first...

Senior Felix Krammer looks at his shot as he walks back to his bag. NIU men's golf finished in last place Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish 12th at Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 2, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up its first tournament of the season, finishing 12th out of 12 teams at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. In his collegiate debut, freshman Beau Petersen led the pack with a 38th place finish.  “He showed patience; he...

Then-junior Ben Sluzas eyes his shot during his follow-through. Sluzas, who shot a 72.12 average last season, is the top scorer returning for NIU men's golf in fall 2024. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Sluzas, Krammer to lead Huskies going into Fall 2024 season

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | August 27, 2024

NIU men’s golf enters the Fall 2024 season competing in six events beginning Sunday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. The Huskies finished last season with their best placement, tying for third place at the 2024 MAC Championship.  The Huskies...