Falcons Will Approach Day Two of the 2006 WIAC Women's Golf Championship in 8th Place

Oct. 7, 2006

The Falcons shot 412 strokes as a team today in the first day of the WIAC Women's Golf Championship.

Eau Claire leads the tournament after day one with 319 strokes. Eau Claire has golfed well throughout the 2006 season and is a prospect for a national invitation this spring. Oshkosh holds second place with a score of 332 and Whitewater trails slightly with 335 strokes into day two of the tournament.

Falcon Jenna Gutzwiller leads the Falcons with a five-way tie for 22nd place shooting a 92 on the first day. Torie Ives of Eau Claire shot one of the all-time top scores in the WIAC with 73 strokes (the course is a par 72) that swung her into first place for individuals heading into day two. Jessica Thompson of Eau Claire follows Ives with 76 strokes and Stephanie Campbell of Whitewater holds third place with a score of 78.

Falcons Katie Kantrud, Courtney Swanson, and Alana Peterson end day one in similar circumstances. Katrud shot the best of the three tying for 41st after day one with 100 strokes. Swanson shot a 109 putting her in 45th at the present and Peterson follows closely with a score of 111, enough for a tie in 46th place.

The Falcons will compete in day two of the WIAC Women's Championship Sunday October 8th at Windwood in Watertown. Tee time is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

River Falls Individuals (412)
T22. Jenna Gutzwiller 92
T41. Katie Kantrud 100
45. Courtney Swanson 109
T46. Alana Peterson 111

Team Scores
Eau Claire 319, Oshkosh 332, Whitewater 335, Stevens Point 343, Superior 366, Stout 383, Platteville 398, River Falls 412

Falcons in 8th, Gutzwiller Tied for 18th After Day One of Stevens Point Invitational

Sept. 30, 2006

The Falcon golf team is in eighth place after the first day at the Stevens Point Invitational

In Saturday's first round the Falcons finished with 406 strokes. Eau Claire is in first place finishing with a score of 322, while host team Stevens Point follows with a close score of 329.

Jenna Gutzwiller finished well shooting a 44 on the front nine and a 46 on the back nine giving her a score of 17 over par 90. Gutzwiller leads the team into the second day of the tournement and is tied for 18th place.

Falcon Katie Kantrud ends day one with a 96 and is in 33rd place. Katie Borman of Eau Claire is currently in first after she shot a 78.

Rachel Foley was next for the Falcons with a round of 106 and she is in 42nd place. New to the Falcon roster, Alana Peterson, finished at 113 and is in 43rd place. Megan Sandell, who shot a 114, ended the day in 44th place.

The Falcons will compete on Sunday in the second day of the Stevens Point Invitational. The first group will be sent out at 9 a.m. at the Stevens Point Country Club.

River Falls Individuals (406 +155)
18. Jenna Gutzwiller 90 +17
33. Katie Kantrud 97 +24
42. Rachel Foley 106 +33
43. Alana Peterson 113 +40
44. Megan Sandell 133 +41

Team Scores
Eau Claire 322, Stevens Point 329, Oshkosh 342, Whitewater 344, St. Joseph's 373, Superior 376, Stout 397, River Falls 406

Falcons Compete on the Most Difficult Course of the Season

Sept. 24th, 2006

After a change in tournament structure due to poor weather conditions on Saturday; the Falcons competed in a 18 hole tournament at the Troy Burne golf course Sunday.  

The course, a Par 72 at 5807 yards, was conquered by Gustavus with a score of 334 for a first place finish. The Falcons finished 15th overall with a score of 441. Second and third places were taken by Wartburg 335, followed by St. Thomas with a score of 342.

Jenna Gutzwiller led the Falcons golfing a 107 enough to tie for 60th . Rachel Foley and Katie Kantrud shot a 110 putting them in a tie for 63rd. Falcon Courtney Swanson shot 114 and Megan Sandell, a new member of the RF golf team, shot a 133 in her first competitive meet. The individual was won by Breanne Staples  of Gustavus shooting a 77.

Next for the Falcons is the Stevens Point Invitational Saturday September 30th and Sunday October 1st at the Stevens Point Country Club. Tee time begins at 8:00 a.m. both days.  

River Falls Individuals (441 +153)
t-60th. Jenna Gutzwiller 107 +35
t-63rd. Rachel Foley 110 +38
t-63rd. Katie Kantrud 110 +38
66th. Courtney Swanson 114 +42
72nd. Megan Sandell 133 +61

Team Scores
Gustavus 334, Wartburg 335, St. Thomas 342, Eau Claire 346, Luther 359, Carleton 360, Loras 361, St. Olaf 363, Macalester 368, Buena Vista 370, St. Benedict 379, Stout 401, Concordia Moorhead 409, Augsburg 420, River Falls 441.

First Day of Division III Midwest Classic Postponed

Sept. 23, 2006

Due to severe weather conditions and poor course conditions, the Division III Midwest Classic first round was cancelled on Saturday. The tournament will move to a one-day, 18-hole format on Sunday.

Division III Midwest Classic will start at 8:30 a.m. at Troy Burne golf course.

Golf Team Improves by 27 Strokes; Place Fourth at UWO Invite

Sept. 10, 2006

The Falcon golf team improved by 27 strokes on the second day of the UW-Oshkosh Invitational and finished in fourth place in the meet played at the Eagle Creek Golf Course.

The Falcons shot a team score of 414 on the first day and were in sixth place. On Sunday the Falcons shot a 387 to finish at 801 and in fourth place. The 387 was the fourth lowest round of all teams competing on Sunday. The 27-stroke improvement was the best of any team in the tournament. Par for the course is 73 and the course measures 5,818 yards.

Three Falcons shot better scores on Sunday. Rachel Foley had the biggest improvement. After a 111 on Saturday, she shot a team-best 89 on Sunday to finish at 200 and in 31st place. She improved by 22 strokes. The 89 is the best round by a Falcon this season. Jenna Gutzwiller finished in 18th place. She had a round of 92 on Sunday after a 95 on Saturday and had a 188. Katie Kantrud improved her score by three strokes. She shot 101 on Saturday and followed that with a 98 on Sunday for a 199 total. She placed 28th. Courtney Swanson shot two consistent rounds. She had a 108 on Sunday after a 107 on Saturday. Her 215 total placed her 37th.

Stevens Point won the team title with 695 followed by Oshkosh 697, Whitewater 711, River Falls 801, Superior 804, Carroll 808, Ripon 837, St. Norbert 841 and Platteville 850.

The Falcons will next compete in the Div. III Midwest Classic on Sept. 23-24 at the Troy Burne Golf Course.

River Falls Individuals (414-387 - 801)
18. Jenna Gutzwiller 95-92 - 188
28. Katie Kantrud 101-98 - 199
31. Rachel Foley 111-89 - 200
37. Courtney Swanson 107-108 - 215

Team Scores
Stevens Point 695, Oshkosh 697, Whitewater 711, River Falls 801, Superior 804, Carroll 808, Ripon 837, St. Norbert 841, Platteville 850

Golf Team in Sixth Place at UWO Invite

Sept. 9, 2006

The Falcon golf team is in sixth place after the first day of the Oshkosh Invitational being played at the Eagle Creek Golf Course.

Jenna Gutzwiller was the top golfer for the Falcons on Saturday with a 46-49 - 95. She is in 19th place. Katie Kantrud shot 50-51 - 101 and is in 30th place. Courtney Swanson shot 60-47 - 107 and is in 38th place. Rachel Foley shot 57-54 - 111 and is in 40th place. Par for the course is 73 and the course measures 5,818 yards.

Stevens Point held the team lead with 349 strokes followed by Oshkosh 353, Whitewater 360, Superior 396, Carroll 399, River Falls 414, Platteville 418 and Ripon and St. Norbert woth 419 each.

The Falcons will play at Eagle Creek again on Sunday in the second day of the tournament. Golfing starts at 9 a.m.

River Falls Individuals (414)
19. Jenna Gutzwiller 46-49 - 95
30. Katie Kantrud 50-51 - 101
38. Courtney Swanson 60-47 - 107
40. Rachel Foley 57-54 - 111

Team Scores
Stevens Point 349, Oshkosh 353, Whitewater 360, Superior 396, Carroll 399, River Falls 414, Platteville 418, Ripon 419, St. Norbert 419

Golf Team Opens Season at UW-EC Invite

Sept. 2, 2006

The Falcon golf team opened its season at the first day of the UW-Eau Claire Invitational on Saturday and are in 19th place.

Katie Kantrud led the Falcons with 45-46 - 91. She is tied for 67th place. Jenna Gutzwiller shot 47-48 - 95 and is tied for 88th place. Rachel Foley shot 50 on both nines and her 100 total has her in a tie for 98th place. Courtney Swanson shot 59-61 - 120 and is in 115th place.

The four-member Falcon team shot a team score of 406 at the par 72 Mill Run Golf Course. Gustavus Adolphus holds the team lead with 311 strokes.

The Falcons will play in the second day of the Invitational on Sunday at the Wild Ridge Golf Course.

River Falls Individuals (406)
67. Katie Kantrud 45-46 - 91
88. Jenna Gutzwiller 47-48 - 95
98. Rachel Foley 50-50 - 100
115. Courtney Swanson 59-61 - 120

Team Scores
Gustavus Adolphus holds the team lead with 311 strokes followed by Eau Claire 325, Wartburg 329, St. Thomas 331, Stevens Point 333, Oshkosh 334, Loras 336, Central 337, Whitewater 342, Buena Vista 343, Carleton 351, Luther 352, St. Mary's 353, St. Benedict 357, Macalester 365, Stout 377, Superior 381, Augsburg 392, River Falls 406 and Platteville 411