Owls Open With Impressive Victory

(JACKSONVILLE, Ill., August 31st)--The William Woods University women's golf team began the 2008-09 season in record-breaking fashion at the Lady Blues Invitational at The Links Golf Course. The Owls crushed the 13 team field by a combined 1371 strokes and second place Millikan College  by 65 strokes.  The Owls fired rounds of 306 and 311 for a school record 36 hole total of 617. That broke the old mark of 618 recorded last year at the WWU Fall Fling.

The Owls smashed a pair of tournament records en route to its impressive victory. The Owls broke the 18 hole total by seven strokes and the 36 hole total by 20 strokes. That record was previously held by Illinois Wesleyan College (2007).

The Owls claimed the top six spots and were led by freshmen Jada Bennington (Beloit, Wisconsin)  76-76-152 and junior Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) 75-77-152 who finished tied for the individual championship.  Freshmen Stephanie Bruemmer (Jefferson City, Missouri) 82-77-159 and senior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Iowa) 78-81 -159 finished tied for third place. Freshmen Elizabeth Welker (Lake St. Louis, Missouri) 81-79-160 and senior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Missouri)  77-83-160 finished in a tie for fifth place.

Next up for the Owls, who are seeking their sixth straight trip to the NAIA National Championship, will be the William Woods Fall Invitational on September 8-9th at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri.

Lady Blues Invitational Team Results

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* - William Woods JV

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William Woods Women's Golf Completes Day Three at NAIA National Championships

(SAN DIEGO, California, May 21)--The William Woods University women's golf team completed their third round at the 2008 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships at Lake San Marcos Country Club in San Diego, California. The Owls are making their fifth consecutive trip to the NAIA Championships. William Woods finished 8th at the 2007 NAIA Championships. They advanced to the NAIA National Championships by capturing the NAIA Region V Championship on May 6th.

William Woods shot a third round 332. The Owls are currently in 15th place with a three-round total of 1011 (+147). Embry Riddle leads the tournament with a 941 (+77).

For a complete team leader board click HERE.

The Owls are led by sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England). Purcell is tied for 31st place. She has been extremely consistent. Purcell has shot an 81 (+9) during each round for a total of 243 (+27). Tara Allen (Embry Riddle) leads the tournament with a 227 (+11).

For a complete individual leader board click HERE.

William Woods Day Three Results:

Please click HERE for the Official NAIA Women's Golf National Championships website.

Here are the Friday tee times for the Owls:

For a complete list of second round tee times, click HERE.

The NAIA and Golfstat will provide live scoring of the NAIA Championships. To access this feature, click HERE.

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William Woods Women's Golf Completes Day Two at NAIA National Championships

(SAN DIEGO, California., May 21)--The William Woods University women's golf team completed their second round at the 2008 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships at Lake San Marcos Country Club in San Diego, California. The Owls are making their fifth consecutive trip to the NAIA Championships. William Woods finished 8th at the 2007 NAIA Championships. They advanced to the NAIA National Championships by capturing the NAIA Region V Championship on May 6th.

William Woods shot a second round 340 (+52). The Owls are currently in 16th place with a +103 (679). The University of British Columbia leads the tournament with a +54 (630).

For a complete team leader board click HERE.

The Owls are led by sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England). Purcell is tied for 35th place. She shot an 81 (+9) on both days of the tournament. Tara Allen (Embry Riddle) leads the tournament with a 150 (+6).

For a complete individual leader board click HERE.

William Woods Day Two Results:

Please click HERE for the Official NAIA Women's Golf National Championships website.

Here are the Thursday tee times for the Owls:

For a complete list of second round tee times, click HERE.

The NAIA and Golfstat will provide live scoring of the NAIA Championships. To access this feature, click HERE.

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William Woods Women's Golf Completes Day One at NAIA National Championships (SAN DIEGO, California., May 20)--The William Woods University women's golf team completed their opening round at the 2008 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships at Lake San Marcos Country Club in San Diego, California. The Owls are making their fifth consecutive trip to the NAIA Championships. William Woods finished 8th at the 2007 NAIA Championships. They advanced to the NAIA National Championships by capturing the NAIA Region V Championship on May 6th.

William Woods shot an opening round 339 (+51). The Owls are in 16th place, 28 strokes behind Cal State San Marcos (+23).

For a complete team leader board click HERE.

The Owls were led by sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England). Purcell is tied for 34th place after an opening round 81 (+9). Katina Ruest (Savanna College of Arts and Design) leads after day one (73, +1).

For a complete individual leader board click HERE.

William Woods Day One Results:

Please click HERE for the Official NAIA Women's Golf National Championships website.

Here are the Wednesday tee times for the Owls:

For a complete list of second round tee times, click HERE.

The NAIA and Golfstat will provide live scoring of the NAIA Championships. To access this feature, click HERE.

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Owls Lead AMC and Region V Championships

(COLUMBIA, Mo., May 6th)--The William Woods women's golf team begins the final round of the American Midwest Conference and NAIA Region V Championships at A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, Missouri, this morning.  The Owls will tee-off at approximately 10:30 AM.  The awards presentation will occur at approximately 4:00 PM.  The Owls are attempting to qualify for their fifth consecutive trip to the NAIA National Championships.  The Owls finished 8th at the 2007 NAIA National Championships.  

The Owls hold a 60 stroke lead over McKendree University in the AMC Championships.  Their lead is seven strokes in the Region V Championships over Lindenwood University.  

Ceanne Kressig and Amanda Purcell led the way for the Owls on day one.  Both shot an opening round 77.  They are tied for third in the Region Championships and leading the AMC Championships.  

Round One AMC Results:

Individual AMC Results:

Round One NAIA Region V Results:

Individual Region V Results:

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Owls Third at IWU Spring Fling (April, 20th)

Normal, Il. (April 20th) - The 17th ranked William Woods University Women's Golf Team had a strong showing at the IWU Spring Fling by firing rounds of 322 and 329 to finish in 3rd place against an outstanding field at Ironwood Golf Course in Normal, Illinois.

Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) continued her solid play with rounds of 79 and 80 to lead the Owls. Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) and junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) each finished with two-day totals of 163. Seniors Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) and Whitney Guin (Rogersville, Mo.)

rounded out the scoring for the Owls with scores of 167 and 168.

The Owls beat six teams ranked in the top 25 in the country, including #5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point and #12 Olivet College.

William Woods finished the regular season with a record of 69-11 and undefeated against American Midwest Conference and NAIA Region V play for the fourth straight year.

Next up for the Owls is the NAIA Region V Championship at A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, Mo.

on May 4-6.

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Team Results

Owls Second at Bison Invitational (April, 8th)

Fulton, Mo. (Apr. 8) - The 16th ranked William Woods University Women's Golf Team traveled to Shawnee, Oklahoma but couldn't excape from the same cold, muddy, windy conditions that they have played in this spring. At the Bison Invitational held at Shawnee Country Club the Owls splashed their way to a second place finish behind 9th ranked Southern Nazarene University.

Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) led the Owls with rounds of 79 and 89 to finish in a tie for 4th. Senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) finished in 7th place with rounds of 90 and 85 where she five putted her last hole. Senior Whitney Guin (Rogersville, Mo.) had consistant rounds of 88 and an 89 in the final round that included an 11 on the par 5 8th hole to finish in the top 10. Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) and junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee,IA.) finished in a tie for 14th with 183 totals.

"Conditions have been very tough all spring, and Shawnee Country Club played very difficult for all of the women, but it will make us stronger in the long run" , said Owls Head Golf Coach Barry Doty after the final round.

The Owls will travel to Normal, Illinois on April 18-20 to play in the Illinois Wesleyan Spring Fling at Ironwood Golf Course.

Team Results

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Cruchelow leads Owls to 3rd straight win at Arris' Pizza Invitational (April, 1st)

Fulton, Mo. (Apr. 1) - Junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) shot a 79 in very difficult conditions to lead the 16th ranked William Woods University Women's Golf Team to their third straight win at the Arris' Pizza Spring Invitational held at Tanglewood Golf Course.

Heavy rains cancelled the first round on Monday, and when play resumed Tuesday morning the players were greeted by a gusty north wind and temperatures in the 30's. The Owls did a good job of keeping their poise and had all top five members with scores of 88 or better and finished with a team score of 333, 16 strokes ahead of runner-up Park University.

Three Owls made the All-Tournament team, Char Cruchelow, senior Whitney Guin (Rogersville, Mo.) and sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) who each had rounds of 84. Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) had some putting woes en-route to an 86 and senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) rounded out the varsity scoring for the Owls with 88.

The Owls will will travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma to play in the Oklahoma Baptist Bison Invitational

on April 6-8 at Shawnee Country Club.

Team Results

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* Played as individuals.

Kressig leads Owls to Win at 1st Community Bank Pipers Invitational (Mar. 17)

Bateville, Ar. (Mar.17) - Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) fired an 81 to capture medalist honors and help lead the 16th ranked William Woods University Women's Golf Team to a 28 stroke victory in the weather shortened 1st Community Bank Pipers Invitational at the difficult Course at Eagle Mountain.

Kressig's 81 was good enough for a four stroke win despite a bogey, double bogey, bogey finish.

The scores for the field were very high due to the difficulty of the course and soggy conditions.

Senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) shot an 87 to finish in fourth place. Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) added another top five finish for the Owls with an 89. Other scores included junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia). with an 90 and senior Whitney Guin (Rogersville, Mo.) gutted out a 94 while fighting illness.

Team Results

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Owls Ranked 13th in NAIA Coaches Poll ( Dec.7 )

Fulton, Mo. (Dec. 7) - The William Woods University Women's Golf Team is ranked 13th in the NAIA Coaches Poll released today.  This marks the fifth straight year that the Owls have been ranked in the poll.

The Owls had an outstanding fall season and broke a number of school and tournament scoring records.  The Owls smashed school records for 18 hole total with a 304 in the final round of the "Fall Fling" at Tanglewood Golf Course and 36 hole total of 618 at the same event.

The Owls were led by junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) and  sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) who each broke individual school records.

Kressig fired a school record 18 hole score of even-par 72 in the second round of the "Fall Fling" and finished with a school record 36 hole total of 148. Purcell also broke the school record for 18 holes with an even-par 72 at the "Fall Fling".

Other key contributors for the Owls are seniors Whitney Guin (Rogersville, Mo.) and Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) and junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) all of whom had outstanding fall seasons.

"We are working very hard to improve and I am proud of our team and what they have accomplished this fall", said Owls Head Golf Coach Barry Doty.  "Our goals are set very high,  and I expect us to be a strong competitor at the NAIA National Championship next May in San Diego, California".

This marks the first time in history that both the William Woods University Men's and Women's golf programs are both ranked in the top 25 of the NAIA Coaches poll.

With the men currently ranked 22nd, their first Coaches Poll top 25 ranking.

Owls Smash Records at Fall Fling (Oct. 21)

Fulton, Mo. - The William Woods University Women's Golf Team smashed both team and individual school records at the Fall Fling held at Tanglewood Golf Course. The Owls broke the 18-hole school record by two strokes with their first round 314, and then broke the new record by 10 strokes with a outstanding second round score of 304. The 618 total for 36 holes sets another record for the Owls by beating the previous record of 632 by 14 shots.

Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury,Mo.) fired rounds of 77 and 72 to set a new school individual records for both 18 holes and 36 holes with scores of 72 and 149. Kressig broke the 18 hole school record of 74 held by Rachel Griffin 2006, Mandy Beck 2007 and sophomore teamate Amanda Purcell (Droitwich,England). Her 149 36 hole total broke the record of 153 set earlier this fall by Amanda Purcell. "Ceanne has been capable of low scores for some time now, said Owls Head Coach Barry Doty.  "She three putted from about 15 feet on her last hole or she would have been under par", Doty added.

Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) shot a final round 72 to tie Kressig's 18-hole school record posted minutes earlier. Purcell's 36-hole total of 151 is a career low and is just two strokes off Kressig's mark.  "Amanda is a very solid player, she shot 7-over for the tournament and that was all on one hole. She hit three balls out of bounds on sixth hole", Doty added.  "Ceanne and Amanda will continue to compete at a high level and will likely continue to exchange records".

Senior Whitney Guin (Springfield, Mo.) had rounds of 78 and 78 for a personal best 36-hole score of 156.  Senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.) had solid rounds of 82 and 82 for a 164 total.  Junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) had a first round 80 but had to withdraw due to back pain.

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Team Results

Owls Steady at Stonebridge Invitational (Oct. 16)

Rome, Georgia - The William Woods University Women's Golf Team shot rounds of 326 and 329 to finish in eight place out of 21 teams at the prestigious Stonebridge Invitational held at Stonebridge Golf Club.

The Owls were tied for fifth after a first round 326, and were mounting a charge in the second round until they dumped eight balls in the water on hole #9. "We got through the difficult ninth hole with no problems on Monday, but today we hit eight balls in the water and were twelve strokes over par", said Owls Head Coach Barry Doty.  "This is a national championship preview event with many of the nation's top teams and you can't make those kind of mistakes and compete", added Doty.

The Owls were led by junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) with rounds of 80 and 77 good enough for a seventeenth place finish.  Senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, Mo.)shot a first round 83 and made the turn Tuesday at seven-over par and shot even on the back nine to shoot 79.

Sophomore standout Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) shot rounds of 80 and 84 for a 164 total.  Senior Whitney Guin (Springfield, Mo.) fired an opening round 80, but too many penalty strokes led to a final round 95. Junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with rounds of 96 and 89. 

Next up for the Owls is the Fall Fling at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri on Sunday, October 21st.

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Owls Win WWU Invitational (Oct. 2)

FULTON, Mo., Oct. 2 – The William Woods University women’s golf team followed up their 316 yesterday with another 316 today to win the William Woods University Fall Invitational Tournament.  They defeated Baker University by 24 strokes. The Owls tied a school record by shooting a 316 on both days of competition, and in the process, set a new 36-hole school record (632).

Natilia Rejinfro, from Graceland University, won the tournament by two strokes over Amanda Purcell (William Woods).  Rejinfro shot 79-72, for a two-day total of 151.  Purcell shot 79-74, for a two-day total of 153.  Her 153 broke a William Woods record for a 36-hole event.

                                                Final Results

WomenTeam                                                Round 1          Round 2          Totals
1st       William Woods University                316                  316                  632
2nd      Baker University                            336                  320                  656
3rd       Rhodes College                             332                  335                  667
4th       Univ. of Arkansas Fort-Smith          349                  331                  680
5th       Evangel University                         359                  347                  706
6th       William Woods University (JV)       394                  388                  782
7th       Westminster College                      445                  437                  882
T-8th   Lyon College                                  378                  DNF
T-8th   Graceland University                       DNF

WomenIndividual                                         Round 1          Round 2          Totals
1st       Natilia Rejinfro    Graceland           79                    72                    151
2nd      Amanda Purcell    William Woods   79                    74                    153
3rd       Stephanie Mingos Rhodes College 77                    77                    154
4th       Ceanne Kressig    William Woods   78                    79                    157
5th       Lacy Martin          U. of Ark. FS      83                    75                    158

Owls Lead After Day One (Oct. 1)

FULTON, Mo., Oct. 1 – The William Woods University women’s golf team holds a 16 shot lead after the first day of play in the William Woods University Invitational at the Tangelwood Golf Course in Fulton, Missouri.  The Owls tied a school record by shooting a 316.  The Owls lead by 16 strokes over Rhodes College, and 20 strokes over Baker University.

Megan Bornhauser led the way for the Owls with a first round 77.  She is tied for first with Stephanie Mingos from Rhodes College  Ceanne Kressig and Amanda Purcell followed closely behind with a 78 and 79.

The second, and final round, will begin at 9:00 am tomorrow.

First Round Results
Women 

1st     William Woods University      316*   Tied School Record
2nd    Rhodes College                     332
3rd    Baker University                    336
4th     U. of Arkansas- Fort Smith     349
5th     Evangel University                 359
6th     Lyon College                        378
7th     William Woods (JV)               394
8th     Westminster College              445
9th     Graceland University              DNF

Individual – Women Top 5
T-1st Megan Bornhauser        William Woods    77
T-1st Stephanie Mingos         Rhodes College   77
T-3rd  Ceanne Kressig           William Woods    78
T3rd  Jennifer Lopez              Missouri Baptist   78
5th     Amanda Purcell            William Woods    79

Owls Win by 40 Strokes at MVC Invitational (Sept. 21)

Marshall, Mo. - (9-21-07)  The William Woods University Womens Golf team continued their dominance of NAIA Region V with a 40 stroke win at the Missouri Valley Fall Invitational held at Stone Hedge Golf Club and Indian Foothills Golf Course.

Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, Mo.) won the individual championship with steady rounds of 81-81 for a two-day total of 162.  "Ceanne played very well, despite the difficult conditions", said Owls' Head Golf Coach Barry Doty following play. "She continues to improve and has added nearly 30 yards in the past two years", added Doty.

Junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, Ia.) and senior Megan Bornhauser finished  in a tie for third place with 175 totals. Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) was fourth with a 176.  Senior Whitney Guin (Springfield, Mo.) rounded out the scoring for the Owls with a 178.

Doty added, "I was pleased with our poise today.  The front nine at Indian Foothills is under-repair and we shot some of our highest nine hole scores ever but we kept our composure and played solid on the back. Most players bettered their front nine scores by more than ten shots on the back."

Next up for the Owls is the Millikin Invitational at Red Tail Run Golf Club in Decatur, Illinois on September 29th-30th. 

Team Results

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Owls Finish Second at Lady Blues Invitational (Sept. 2)

Jacksonville, IL -  The William Woods University women's golf team kicked off it's 2007-08 season with a second place finish against a strong field that included four teams that qualified for nationals last year at the Lady Blues Invitational at The Links Golf Club. The Owls' who finished in 8th place at the 2007 NAIA National Championship shot rounds of 333 and 335 for a two-day total of 668.

Junior Ceanne Kressig (Salisbury, MO) led balanced scoring for the Owls with rounds of 85-80.  Sophomore Amanda Purcell (Droitwich, England) had rounds of 79-87.  Senior Megan Bornhauser (Columbia, MO) shot a pair of 84's and Junior Char Cruchelow (Waukee, IA)  added rounds of 85-84. Freshmen Ashlee Schlueter (Jefferson City, MO) had a pair of 95's in her first collegiate competition.

The Owls'  played without senior captain Whitney Guin who was out with the flu.

The Owls' will be next in action at the Owls' Shoot-Out on Saturday, September 8th at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton.

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Team Results