WOMEN'S GOLF
2006-07 Golf Schedule & Results
2006-07 News Archives
Three TU Teams Named NAIA Scholar Teams
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uly 17, 2007The NAIA announced Monday that over 400 teams were named NAIA Scholar Teams, including 3 from Thomas University. Baseball, Softball, and Women's Golf all surpassed the required 3.0 grade point average for the 2006-07 academic year.
The softball team led the way, not only for TU, but all NAIA Softball teams, with an incredible 3.55 GPA. Baseball was the 5th highest in their sport with a 3.15, and Women's Golf made the grade with a 3.02. The golfers were all freshmen, which makes this accomplishment even more impressive.
"When you combine this achievement in the classroom with the Softball team going to the National Tournament, Baseball going to the regional tournament, and sending a golfer as an individual to the National Championships, this has truly been an extraordinary year", TU Athletic Director Mike Lee said. "All of our coaches have done a great job emphasizing performance in the classroom, as well as on the field. The coaches and students should be commended for a job well done. I really think this shows that we are doing things the right way at Thomas University."
As a department, the athletes finished the Spring semester with a 3.03 GPA, the highest in nearly 2 years.
Lawson Helps Lead Lady Night Hawks To Fifth Place At Region 14 Tourney
April 17, 2007
The Thomas University Women's Golf team placed fifth in the 2007 Region 14 Tournament at the Lake Wales Country Club in Lake Wales, FL this past Saturday thru Monday. TU scored 767 (387/380) in the two rounds of golf. Freshman Kimberlee Lawson led the Lady Night Hawks with a 189 (91/98). Finishing second for TU was freshman Lindsay Hargrove with a 193 (95/98).
Head Coach Ena Parrott and the ladies have completed their first season of intercollegiate competition and now look forward to preparing to build upon the foundation that was established this past season.
Daytona Beach CC Takes Bash At Beach, TU Eleventh
March 19, 2007
The Lady Night Hawks finished in last place in the Bash at Beach Invitational hosted by Embry Riddle University. TU shot a 773 ( 396 & 377) as a team. Freshman Lindsay Hargrove led the way for TU with a 174 (86 & 88), finishing #41 in a field of 60. Fellow freshman Holli Thompson finished two strokes off of Hargrove's mark with a 176 (92 & 84).
TU will next travel to the Region 14 Championships at the Lake Wales Country Club in Lake Wales, FL beginning Saturday April 14. The three day event will conclude on the 16th.
Lawson Leads Lady Night Hawks
March 19, 2007
Freshman Kimberly Lawson finished with a 176 over the two rounds at the Piedmont College Invitational to help lead the Lady Night Hawks to a 775 team total. The Lady Night Hawks finished in fifth overall. Lawson's score tied for ninth place in the field of 43. TU had a second player finish in the top 20 overall, freshman Jessica Salter finished tied for 19th overall with 189.
The Lady Night Hawks return to action on Saturday March 31 in Daytona Beach, FL as they travel to the Daytona Beach Golf Club to participate in the 18th Annual Eagle Invitational hosted by Embry Riddle University.
Lady Night Hawks Finish Eleventh
March 6, 2007
The Thomas University Lady Night Hawks finished in eleventh place, with a 766, at the 2007 SCAD Spring Invitational in Savannah, GA. Freshman Kimberlee Lawson led the way for TU finishing with 171 over the two rounds and a top 30 finish. Fellow freshman Holli Thompson finished second in TU scoring, with a 196, for the first time this season.
Thomas will next travel to the Hard Labor Creek Country Club in Atlanta, GA on Sunday March 18 to participate in the Piedmont College Invitational.
Webber International Wins TU Women's Winter Invitational, TU Second
February 27, 2007
Webber International University shot a 351 in round two of the TU Women's Winter Invitational at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club to take the team championship with a 705. WIU was led by Carrie Rowe who shot a 86 in round two, finishing with a 170 overall to take the individual championship. Thomas University was the runner up with 741 after finishing with 374 on day two. Thomas University freshman Kimberlee Lawson (173, TU), Cassie Dull (176, WIU), Emly Sullivan (177, SHC) and Jackie Walker (177, YHC) rounded out the top five individuals.
The Lady Night Hawks will be back in action again on Monday March 5 at the Wilmington Island Country Club in Savannah, GA as they participate in the SCAD Invitational. Please click on the link below for up to date final results.
TU Women's Winter Invitational
WIU Leads After Day One Of Women's Winter Invitational, TU Second
February 26, 2007
Webber International University finished the first round of play at the TU Women's Winter Invitational at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club with a 354, good for a thirteen stroke lead over Thomas University who finished round one with a 367. Carrie Rowe from Webber International University is the overall leader after one round with a 84. She is followed closely by teammate Cassie Dull who shot a 86. Lindsay Hargrove led the way for the host Lady Night Hawks with a 88, leaving her in a three way tie for third place.
The Invitational concludes tomorrow with a shot gun start set for 9AM. Please click on the link below for up to date round one results.
Men's & Women's Golf To Host TU Winter Invitational
February 23, 2007
Thomas University Men's & Women's Golf teams will be hosting the 2007 Thomas University Winter Invitational at the Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, GA on Monday February 26 and Tuesday February 27. Eight institutions will be competing for the championship in the men's field and four in the women's.
TU Women's Golf Places At Flagler Fall Slam
October 24, 2006
TU women's golf competed in the second tournament in the program's short history as they traveled to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL to compete in the Flagler College Fall Slam. The Lady Night Hawks shot 364 in day one and 378 in day two to finish at 742 over the two rounds, placing them in a tie for fourteenth place.
Thomas was led by Freshman Kimberlee Lawson and Hannah Yates in day one as both shot an 88. Yates led the way in day two firing a 90 to give her a 178 on the tourney and a tie for 59th place, five strokes from a top 50 finish.
The Lady Night Hawks will not touch the course again till 2007 when travel to the Wilmington Island Country Club in Savannah, GA to compete in the SCAD Invitational.
Lady Night Hawks Inaugurate Season
October 3, 2006
The Thomas University Lady Night Hawks golf era officially got under way this past Sunday in Haines City, FL at the WIU Grenlefe Invitational. TU shot a 775 over the two day event, finishing fourth of four teams.
Freshman Kimberlee Lawson led TU both days with a 86 & 86 for a total of 173. Fellow freshman Hannah Yates was the only other Lady Night Hawk to finish below 200, as she ended the tourney at 197.
TU will next take to the course on Monday October 23 as they travel to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL to participate in the Flagler College Invitational.
Coach Parrott Welcomes TU Women's Golf Inaugural Recruiting Class To Campus
August 24, 2006
The beginning of the school year ushered in a new era as TU welcomed the inaugural recruiting class for it's first year women's golf program. First year head coach Ena Parrott signed six freshman with 4 of the young ladies coming from the South Georgia area.
Although they are a first year program, coach Parrott is looking for results right away. "This class will set the standard for the years to come", said Parrott. "Our goal this year is to attend the region 14 tournament and place in the top four. In the next two years we will be looking to qualify for the national tournament and become nationally recognized".
The Lady Night Hawks open their training right away and will hit the course for their first fall tournament October 1-2 as they travel to Haines City, FL to participate in the Webber International Invitational.
2006 Recruiting Class:
Lindsay Hargrove - FR - Moultrie, GA (Colquitt County H.S.)
Kimberly Lawson - FR - Tallahassee, FL (Chiles H.S.)
Jessica Salter - FR - Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central H.S.)
Holli Thompson - FR - Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central H.S.)
Kristi Weaver- FR - Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central H.S.)
Hannah Yates - FR - Fernandina Beach, FL (Fernandina Beach H.S.)