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Women’s golf headed to Texas

By Rhema Rhea | February 23, 2014

Women’s golf is back in action for its second tournament of the spring season.NIU will be participating in stroke play during the 15-team Islander Classic, which tees off at 8 a.m Monday and runs through Tuesday in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Huskies...

Women’s golf enjoyed match play

By Rhema Rhea | February 12, 2014

Women’s golf is back to its regular style of play after it had a different experience when it traveled to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., for the eight-team MAC Match Play tournament last weekend.The Huskies participated in their first match play-based event...

Women’s golf starts on right note

By Frank Gogola | February 5, 2014

Women’s golf opened the spring portion of its schedule with a plus-.500 record.The Huskies won two of three matches in the 2014 Match Play on Monday and Tuesday at Lakewood Ranch Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The two-day event was the Huskies’...

Women’s golf turns to offseason work

By Rhema Rhea | October 15, 2013

The women’s golf team will start to tweak its game and prep for the spring season now that the fall portion of its schedule is over.The Huskies, who ended their fall season on Oct. 8, have seen a steady improvement over the fall, but weren’t able...

Women’s golf finishes in eighth

By Rhema Rhea | October 8, 2013

Women’s golf finished the fall season on a strong note, beating out half the field and finishing eighth of 16 (330-315= 645).Head coach Kim Kester liked how NIU came out Tuesday and played better in the final round of the MAC preview at the Hawthorns...

Women’s golf earns top half finish

By Rhema Rhea | October 1, 2013

The women’s golf team had its best two rounds of the season, but finished Tuesday’s Kangaroo Invitational with a 313 to total 932 for a fourth-place finish out of nine teams.Danielle Lemek from Bradley University was the top finisher from the field...

Coyne stepping up for women’s golf

By Rhema Rhea | September 24, 2013

DeKalb | Women’s golf sophomore Sam Coyne spent her summer golfing for the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour, and that experience has transitioned to the course.Coyne made great use of her time this summer participating in tours around the nation. The highlight...

Women’s golf falls to 10th place in final day

By Rhema Rhea | September 17, 2013

After a hot start to the tournament the women’s golf team finished the Cougar Classic in seventh place out of 13th teams.NIU carded a 324 Tuesday to finish the tournament with a 638. Sophomore Samantha Coyne led the Huskies with a 153.Coyne tied for...

Women’s golf has tough 2013 start

By Rhema Rhea | September 9, 2013

A 13th place finish for the women’s golf team is not what it envisioned in its opening weekend.The Redbird Invitational was split into two 18-hole segments Sunday, and ended with one 18-hole day Monday. NIU was led by freshman Sydney Brickey, who finished...

Women’s golf set for Redbird Invite

By Rhema Rhea | September 4, 2013

Women’s golf is set to tee off a new season this weekend at the Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.The tournament is a 14-team meet that should become a competitive weekend for the Huskies. Coach Kim Kester, entering her second season...

Kim Kester, womens golf head coach.

Around the League: Part One

By Jacob Onak | July 15, 2013

Men’s GolfTom Porten - NIUTime at school: Entering fifth seasonBase Salary: $51,252Career Highlights: Back-to-back sixth place finishes in the MAC Championships in 2010 and 2011 seasons.Mike Fleck - Ball StateTime at school: 16th seasonBase Salary:...

Women’s golf sees improvement with new coach

By Sam Bauman | April 29, 2013

This season was one of transition for the women’s golf team. More than26 years the Huskies were coached by Pam Tyska, but this season it was Kim Kester’s turn to take over. While the season ended with a disappointing eighth place finish out of nine...