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True freshman Caroline Kent hits driver Aug. 28, on the 6th hole at Rich Harvest Farms during a qualifying round for the 2021 fall season. 
Kent is one of three freshman on the women's team who looks to make an early impact for Coach Kester's squad.

Women’s golf ready for strong 2021-2022 season

By Wes Sanderson | August 30, 2021

DeKALB— A solo second finish at the 2021 MAC Championship in April concluded the women’s golf program’s shortened season, but it was only the beginning of what was an impactful offseason for the program. During the offseason, the women’s golf...

Senior Reece Nilsen hits an approach shot from the rough, Aug. 28 at Rich Harvest Farms during a fall qualifier. Nilsen returns with high hopes of contributing to the men's program.

Men’s golf looks to elevate competition in 2021-2022

By Wes Sanderson | August 30, 2021

DeKALB— After a shortened 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19, the men’s golf team has one thing on its mind: elevating the program in competitive golf ranks.  “Last season, it was a sense of belief. Belief that we could compete and belief that...

Men’s golf struggles in fall season

By Tom Burton | October 27, 2016

Head Coach Tom Porten (left) gives a fist bump to senior Charlie Cameron after a tee shot earlier this season.

The NIU golf teams recently received a brand new van to travel in.

NIU golf teams roll in style

By Katie Leb | May 2, 2011

Conversations about flashlights generally do not result in the purchase of a $150,000 van. But, when alumnus Jerry Rich asks what the NIU golf programs are in need of, somehow the discussion ends with such a resolution. Rich, whose golf course, Rich Harvest...

Faceoff: Which spring sport will be most successful?

By Katie Leb and Jimmy Johnson | February 21, 2011

Katie Leb: Snow's melting and the world is beginning to be a happy place again. It must mean that spring sports are hitting the field. I for one am pumped to get out in the fresh air and watch some competitive sports. Jimmy Johnson: I am too, Katie. I...

Huskie Briefs: February 22

By Andrew Singer | February 21, 2011

Men's golf competing in Arizona tournament to kick off season Head coach Tom Porten and the NIU men's golf team traveled west yesterday to kick off the spring 2011 season at the Washington State Snowman Invitational in Chandler, Ariz. Fourteen teams were...