Golf sets out to defend A-10 title
Joe Dodson, Staff Writer After a season of individual victories but subpar team success, VCU golf is hoping to put in a complete performance for the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament. “Now that everyone’s had that taste of individual success, it’s time for everyone to step up at the same time,” senior Kristian Tannum Donaldson said. […]
Positivity drives Gasperini on and off golf course
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Trailing the leaders by eight shots with only 12 holes to play at the first golf tournament of the season in Savannah, Georgia, senior Peter Gasperini thought he could work his way at the top. He just had to string a few birdies together to pull within reach. Gasperini looked at […]
Assistant coach adds depth to golf staff
Michael Leahy V, Contributing Writer From the Masters to the U.S. Open, Kevin O’Connell has played in some of golf’s most prestigious events. Now, he’s on the other side of the sport after joining VCU golf’s coaching staff as the new assistant coach. The former University of North Carolina golfer has experience in all levels […]
Golf aims for fifth A-10 title
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer The VCU golf team is counting on experience as they set out to defend their 2019 Atlantic 10 tournament championship title this spring, despite coming out of a longer-than-expected offseason. “Our college experience is all about playing, competing and being on the road,” senior Kristian Tannum Donaldson said. “The whole coronavirus […]
Golf uses offseason to heal up, refine skills
Ryan Grube, Staff Writer As golf prepares to kick off the 2020 spring season, coach Matt Ball has one goal in mind for his team: get healthy. “We got three out of seven guys hurt,” Ball said. “Not being healthy means they’re not getting to practice as much. They’ll be fine in the long run, […]
Griffin, Campos grind their way to PGA Tour
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor He wasn’t putting well. Six tournaments to start the year and only one top-25 finish — it was 25th place. And two missed cuts. Something had to change for Lanto Griffin. Griffin, who played on the PGA Tour in 2018, was back on the Korn Ferry Tour trying to earn his […]
Golf uses technology to prepare for NCAA Tournament
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Each golf course around the country is different — some are longer than others or have more hills — but all pose a challenge for players preparing for the NCAA Golf tournament. After a few days of waiting following their fourth Atlantic 10 title April 28 and an automatic NCAA bid, […]
Golf fends off Davidson to earn A-10 title
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Heading into Sunday’s final round of the Atlantic 10 Golf Championship at the Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, the Rams held a one-shot lead over defending champion Davidson. Coach Matt Ball gave his team a simple message prior to the round: to do what they could and not worry […]
Ball reflects on 20 years leading Golf
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor From Cary Street Gym to Gladding Residence Center, VCU has grown and evolved from what it used to be 20 years ago. The same can be said for VCU’s golf team. Something that has not changed, though, is the team’s head coach, Matt Ball. “What hasn’t changed? Everything has changed,” […]
Tannum Donaldson cards record-breaking rounds in spring opener
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore Kristian Tannum Donaldson led Golf to a fifth-place finish in a record-breaking opening two rounds at the UNCG Martin Downs Collegiate tournament Feb. 10-12 in Palm City, Florida. The Rams finished fifth out of 13 teams, finishing with a total score of 5-over. VCU carded rounds of 295-281-293 for a final […]