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NIU women’s golf: Kester likes chances at Bearcat Classic

By Patrick Smith | March 20, 2015

Women's golf is prepared to have a strong outing Friday at the Bearcat Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio, as it comes off a disappointing finish in the Rio Verde Invitational.The Northern Star spoke with head coach Kim Kester about the Bearcat Classic.Q: ......

NIU women’s golf: Huskies take 6th out of 16 at Islander Classic

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2015

Women’s golf took sixth place out of 16 teams Tuesday at the 2015 Islander Classic.The Huskies carded a 634 (323, 311) for a 58-over par in the two-day tournament, Monday and Tuesday, at Corpus Christi Country Club in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lamar and...

NIU women’s golf: Huskies claim MAC Match Play title

By Frank Gogola | February 11, 2015

What happenedWomen’s golf captured the 2015 MAC Match Play title as it went 3-0 over the two-day tournament Monday and Tuesday at Lakewood Ranch Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.How it happenedThe No. 4 seed Huskies beat the No. 5 seed Ohio Bobcats,...

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...

Rich active part of golf programs

By Rhema Rhea | October 8, 2013

DeKalb | You could say alumnus Jerry Rich is the godfather of NIU golf.Rich is the owner of Rich Harvest Farms, 7S771 Dugan Road in Sugar Grove, the home course for the men’s and women’s golf teams, and he has tried to make all the players feel at...

Women’s golf to tee off fina fall tournament in Indy

By Rhema Rhea | October 6, 2013

DeKalb | After posting some of the best rounds of the season, the women’s golf team will travel to Indiana for its fall finale.The trip to the Hawthorns Golf Club in Fishers, Ind., will wrap up the Huskies’ fall portion of the season. The event is...

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...

Niemiec still trying to find spring form

By Rhema Rhea | September 30, 2013

DeKalb | Senior women’s golfer Jenny Niemiec has been working hard to get over her early season struggles.Niemiec has not had a great start to her senior season, carding a 163 (83-80) at the Red Bird Invitational and a 162 (81-81) at the Cougar Classic.“To...

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 in third on day one

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2013

After its first day in the Cougar Golf Classic, women’s golf sits in third place out of 12 schools.NIU is led by Sam Coyne, who is tied for fifth out of 76 golfers and shot a 75 in her first round.Taylor Ellett, who is competing as an individual, is...

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...