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Former WSU Golfer Making Noise on PGA Tour
January 15, 2010 | PGA Tour Release 
NSIC Men’s Golfer of the Week
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HONOLULU (AP) -- Troy Merritt had strong credentials as a PGA TOUR rookie, just not the hype. Merritt helped Winona State to the NSIC Golf Championships in 2004 and 2005 while finishing in third place in 2004 and winning the individual championship in 2005 (2004 Results) (2005 Results). After that he moved to Boise to be with this father. Even though he set an NCAA record by winning five straight tournaments at Boise State, and last month went wire-to-wire at q-school to earn his PGA TOUR card, he was overlooked Thursday in the Sony Open in Hawaii while playing alongside 21-year-old Rickie Fowler.
If that wasn't enough, the standard-bearer had the wrong name on the sign -- Merrick -- which wasn't fixed for an hour.
By the end of the round, Merritt was starting to make a name for himself.
One of four rookies who had never teed it up on the PGA TOUR, the 24-year-old Merritt played with poise at Waialae for a 5-under 65 that gave him a share of the early lead with Davis Love III, defending champion Zach Johnson and Ryan Palmer.
"My fiancee asked me, 'What do you want to accomplish on your first round?' And I said, 'I'd be ecstatic if I could shoot 3-under par.' I wasn't really thinking about that today," Merritt said. "And things went way better than I thought they could have gone."
Not so for Fowler.
The two-time Walker Cup star who lost in a playoff on the PGA TOUR last fall began with a three-putt double bogey from 8 feet above the hole, picked up another double bogey and wound up with a 75.
Merritt isn't bothered by the lack of attention, and thinks the world of Fowler. Chalk up the pairing and the results to coincidence, especially one round into a long season.
"He was the No. 1 amateur a few years back. He definitely deserves the attention he gets," Merritt said. "And I've always enjoyed flying under the radar. With the cameras on him, and everybody asking about him, that's just fine with me. I just go about my business and see what I can do."
As for the name mix-up?
Merritt was mistaken for John Merrick, who played in the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup for the United States last year with Nick Watney.
"That's the ultimate 'flying under the radar' right there," Merritt said with a laugh.
Merritt, polite as he can be, is used to winning on a smaller scale. He won 12 tournaments in two years at Winona State in Minnesota, a Division II school, then transferred to Boise State and won nine times, including seven as a senior when he led the NCAA in scoring.
He won last year on the Nationwide Tour, although he didn't fare well enough to finish in the top 25 and earn a PGA TOUR card. Instead, he went to q-school and starred, becoming one of only three players since 1992 to be atop the leaderboard all six rounds.
Merritt took a year to remind himself that there should be little difference between college and the big leagues except for the level of competition. Otherwise, it's him against the course.
Thursday must have felt like old times.
"I thought I had to change a little bit to compete on the Nationwide Tour, and now on the PGA TOUR," he said. "I found out last summer I can take what I did in college and apply it to what I'm doing now. And the results ended up being pretty much the same."
His first PGA TOUR birdie was a 12-foot putt that banged into the back of the cup, with fortune on his side because he hit it too hard. Later came more pure shots, including a 6-iron he held against a strong wind on the par-3 11th to 6 feet.
Asked how he could shoot 65 in his PGA TOUR debut, Merritt said he kept it simple. He played only one practice round before Thursday.
"You learn the course a little bit, you learn where not to hit it," he said. "You get a good feel for the greens, and then when the tournaments comes, the focus level increases 10 times. It obviously worked out today.
NSIC Men's Golf Weekly Release No. 4
Oct. 6, 2009 | Full
Release
NSIC Men’s Golfer of the Week
Kyle Bahe
Junior
Annandale, Minn.
Annandale HS
Minnesota State
The Minnesota State men’s golf team opened up a 20-stroke lead after the fall portion of the 2009-10 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Fall Championship. Kyle Bahe led the individual standings after carding rounds of 72-72 for a 36-hole total of 144. The Minnesota State men’s team are the defending NSIC champions. Full Results
The first two rounds of the NSIC Men’s Golf Championship were played in Hastings this fall at the Hastings Country Club. The final three rounds will be played next spring at the Jewel Golf Course in Lake City, Minn.
Minnesota State Leads After Two Rounds at NSIC Men’s Golf Championship
Oct. 5, 2009 | Full
Results
Hastings, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato opened up a 20 stroke lead in the fall portion of the NSIC Men’s Golf Championship held at the Hastings Country Club in Hastings, Minn. The Mavericks shot rounds of 291 and 300 (591 +15) to lead second place St. Cloud State by 20 strokes (300-311=611 +35). Bemidji State was a close third with a rounds of 309 and 305 (614 +38) while Augustana College was fourth with rounds or 310 and 306 (616 +40).
The Mavericks Kyle Bahe shot even rounds of par (72) to total 144 and lead by one stroke over Eric Hieb of Augustana College, who shot rounds of 75 and 70 (145 +1) in the first two rounds. Yesterday’s leader Billy Barnhart of St. Cloud State, who shot a low two day round of 69 (3 under par) cooled off in round two as he was seven over to finish with a 79 on the day and a 148 total (+4) to sit in fourth place in the tournament.
The first two rounds of the NSIC Men’s Golf Championship were played in Hastings this fall, with the final three rounds of 18 being played this spring at the Jewel Golf Course in Lake City, Minn.
| Rank | Team | Scores | Total | Par | ||
| 1 | Minnesota State | 291 | 300 | 591 | +15 | |
| 2 | St. Cloud State | 300 | 311 | 611 | +35 | |
| 3 | Bemidji State | 309 | 305 | 614 | +38 | |
| 4 | Augustana | 310 | 306 | 616 | +40 | |
| 5 | Wayne State (Neb.) | 305 | 314 | 619 | +43 | |
| 6 | Winona State | 312 | 309 | 621 | +45 | |
| 7 | Concordia University, St. Paul | 302 | 331 | 633 | +57 | |
| 8 | Upper Iowa | 316 | 320 | 636 | +60 | |
| 9 | Minnesota, Crookston | 324 | 321 | 645 | +69 | |
| Rank | Top 10 Players | Team | Scores | Total | Par | ||
| 1 | Bahe, Kyle | Minnesota State | 72 | 72 | 144 | E | |
| 2 | Hieb, Eric | Augustana | 75 | 70 | 145 | +1 | |
| 3 | Emerson, Jon | Augustana | 73 | 74 | 147 | +3 | |
| 4 | Barnhart, Billy | St. Cloud State | 69 | 79 | 148 | +4 | |
| t | 5 | Black, Bryant | Minnesota State | 72 | 77 | 149 | +5 |
| t | 5 | Curb, Chris | Bemidji State | 73 | 76 | 149 | +5 |
| t | 7 | Dockter, Jordan | Minnesota State | 75 | 75 | 150 | +6 |
| t | 7 | Fields, Adam | Wayne State (Neb.) | 74 | 76 | 150 | +6 |
| t | 7 | Peters, Evan | St. Cloud State | 74 | 76 | 150 | +6 |
| t | 7 | Sanders, Jake | Minnesota, Crookston | 74 | 76 | 150 | +6 |
MSU Leads After First 18 of NSIC Men's Golf Championship
Oct. 4, 2009 | Full
Results
Hastings, Minn. - The first 18 holes of the 90-hole NSIC Men's Golf Championship are in the books and Minnesota State holds a nine stroke lead over St. Cloud State. The first 36-holes of the tournament are being played Oct. 4-5 at the Hastings Country Club. The final 54 holes will be played this spring at the Jewel Golf Course in Lake City, Minn. St. Cloud State's Billy Barnhart is the individual leader after 18 holes with a three under 69 after the first 18-holes. Round two of five is a shotgun start set for 9:00 a.m. Oct. 5th.
| Rank | Team | Total | Par | |
1 |
Minnesota State | 291 | +3 | |
2 |
St. Cloud State | 300 | +12 | |
3 |
Concordia University, St. Paul | 302 | +14 | |
4 |
Wayne State (Neb.) | 305 | +17 | |
5 |
Bemidji State | 309 | +21 | |
6 |
Augustana | 310 | +22 | |
7 |
Winona State | 312 | +24 | |
8 |
Upper Iowa | 316 | +28 | |
9 |
Minnesota, Crookston | 324 | +36 | |
| Rank | Player | Team | Total | Par | |
| 1 | Barnhart, Billy | St. Cloud State | 69 | -3 | |
| t | 2 | Bahe, Kyle | Minnesota State | 72 | E |
| t | 2 | Black, Bryant | Minnesota State | 72 | E |
| t | 2 | Herzog, Jon | Minnesota State | 72 | E |
| t | 2 | Pike, Cory | Concordia University, St. Paul | 72 | E |
| t | 6 | Curb, Chris | Bemidji State | 73 | +1 |
| t | 6 | Emerson, Jon | Augustana | 73 | +1 |
| t | 6 | Hirz, Jake | Wayne State (Neb.) | 73 | +1 |
| t | 9 | Fields, Adam | Wayne State (Neb.) | 74 | +2 |
| t | 9 | Peters, Evan | St. Cloud State | 74 | +2 |
| t | 9 | Sanders, Jake | Minnesota, Crookston | 74 | +2 |
NSIC Men's Golf Weekly Release No. 3
Sept. 29, 2009 | Full
Release
NSIC Men’s Golfer of the Week
Brady Strangstalien
Junior
Westby, Wis.
Westby HS
Winona State
Strangstalien took medalist honors with a five-over par 221 to win the 85-player NSIC/RMAC Crossover Tournament by two strokes. He opened with a one-under par 71 on the first 18 holes, but followed up with a 79 to stand in a tie after the first 36 holes of the first day. He then completed the two-day, 54-hole, event with another round of one-under par 71 to total 221. Strangstalien was the only player to shoot under par in any of the three 18-hole rounds.
Minnesota State Claims 2009 NSIC/RMAC Title
Sept. 28, 2009 | Final
Reults
Gothenburg, Neb. — The Minnesota State men’s golf team finished first at the 2009 Regional Crossover Tournament which took place in Gothenburg, Neb., on September 27-28. The Mavericks combined to card a 54-hole team total of 925, placing the Mavericks one stroke in front of the second-place finishers from Nebraska-Kearney. Colorado School of Mines and St. Cloud State tied for third at 932 .
A total of 17 teams competed in the tournament held at the par-72 Wild Horse Golf Club.
Senior Bryant Black, who shot 225 with rounds of 74-76-75 to finish third in the individual standings, was MSU's top individual. Senior Jon Herzog's 77-79--75--232 tied him for eighth. Senior Jordan Dockter carded a 76-8--80 and is tied for 21st. Junior Kyle Bahe, who recorded an double eagle in the second round, shot 78-85-74---237 to tie for 30th and junior Kyle Welch carded 78-81-79--238 to tie for 32nd.
The Mavericks, who also claimed the St. Cloud State Invitational championship two weekends ago, are slated to compete in the first round of the NSIC Tournament Oct. 3-5.Winona State University's Brady Strangstalien carded another round of one-under par 71 to captured the medalist honors to the, two-day, 54-hole, NSIC/RMAC Crossover Tournament held at the Wild Horse Golf Club.
Strangstalien was tied after the first 36 holes of the tournament but followed that up by turning in the low round of the day with his 71 on the, par 72, 6,835-yard, course to finish with a 221 and lead the field of 85 players by two strokes.
Stranstalien had posted a 71 on his first 18 holes to take the early lead, but followed that up with a 79 to stand in a tie for the lead after the first two rounds.
The WSU team finished in tenth place out of the 17 team that competed from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Warriors started with rounds of 320 and 333 on the first day and finished up with a a 315 to total 968.
NSIC Men's Golf Weekly Release No. 2
Sept. 22, 2009 | Full
Release
NSIC Men’s Golfer of the Week
Evan Peters
Senior
Glenwood, Minn.
Minnewaska HS
St. Cloud State
Evan Peters shot a final round 73 to finish one over par and claim medalist honors in the SCSU Husky Classic held Sunday and Monday at the St. Cloud Country Club. Peters shot even par in the first round and was tied for third two strokes behind the leader. His steady second round gave him a one stroke win over Jordan Dockter of Minnesota State. Full Results
Minnesota State Claims 2009 Husky Invite Title
Sept. 21, 2009 | Full
Results
SCSU Husky Classic Medalist Evan Peters and Coach Judi Larkin
St. Cloud, Minn. — St. Cloud State senior Evan Peters (Glenwood) shot a final round 73 to finish one over par and claim medalist honors in the SCSU Husky Classic held Sunday and Monday at the St. Cloud Country Club. Minnesota State University, Mankato won the team title and the Huskies finished second overall.
The Mavericks who stood in second place with a 296 total after yesterday\'s first round, combined to shoot a team tournament best 293 today en route to the tournament title. The Mavericks two-day total of 589 was ten strokes better then second-place St. Cloud State\'s 598. A total of 15 teams competed in the two-day event.
MSU senior Jordan Dockter shot rounds of 74-72 for a 36-hole total of 146 in finising second, one stroke behind SCSU\'s Evan Peter\'s 145.
MSU junior Kyle Bahe finished tied for third with 73-74--147. Senior Jon Herzog carded 75-73--148 in tying for eighth. Senior Kyle Welch (74-77--151) and senior Bryant Black (77-74--151) both tied for 11th.
The Mavericks are scheduled to compete in the Regional Crossover Sept. 27-28 in Gothenburg, Neb.
NSIC Men's Golf Weekly Release No. 1
Sept. 15, 2009 | Full
Release
NSIC Men’s Co-Golfers of the Week
Chris Curb
Freshman
Bemidji, Minn.
Bemidji HS
Bemidji State
Curb posted four consecutive rounds under par to open his collegiate career. He captured medalist honors at the Concordia Invitational Sept. 11-12 carding a 68-69--137 (-7). He followed that with a fourth-place finish at the BSU Invitational firing scores of 70-71--141 (-3). In both events his efforts helped power the Bemidji State men’s gold team to team titles.
Brady Strangstalien
Junior
Westby, Wis.
Westby HS
Winona State
Strangstalien had a consistent effort on the par 72, 71,79-yard course at the Augustana Invite. He finishing up with a 36-hole total of even par 144. Strangstalien opened with an one-under par 71 on the first day and followed up with a 73 to tie for second place, three strokes off the pace.
The Warriors opened play with a first-day total of 295, but were able to total only a 313 second-day total and finished with a 608, one stroke out of fourth place.
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