Schmidt Named to the Duramed FUTURES Tour NGCA Division II All-American Team

May 22, 2008 | Full Release

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - The Division II All-American teams presented by the Duramed FUTURES Tour and the National Golf Coaches Association, or NGCA, have been released and one Peacock has earned a spot. Rachael Schmidt (Elk River, Minn.) was named to the Second Team.  This is the third time Schmidt has been named to the NGCA All-American team.  She earned a spot on the Honorable Mention Team both her freshman and sophomore seasons.

Schmidt finished her third NCAA Championship last week in a tie for 15th place at eighteen over par after 72 holes. The Championship's medalist was Joanna Coe of Rollins who shot a four-day total of 287 (-1). Schmidt finished five strokes away from her second NCAA All-American honor as the top 10 was capped at +13 for the tournament.

While she finished in a tie for 15th at this year's Championships, Schmidt put together her best four rounds in her extensive Championships history this year. Her 76.5 stroke average bested her All-American average two years ago by over two strokes a round. She finished tied for 10th as a freshman in 2006 to earn All-American honors by compiling a 54-hole total of 236 (78.6 average). As a sophomore, Schmidt finished 32nd in 2007 with a 72-hole total of 317 (79.2 average).

Schmidt Finishes in 15th with 76 (+4) at NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship

May 16, 2008 | Golfstats Results

Houston - Rachael Schmidt (Jr./Elk River, Minn.) shot a 76 (+4) on the fourth and final day of the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. The tournament was played at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. Schmidt teed off on the back nine in one of the last groups today.  Schmidt, who is playing in her third NCAA Division II Championship, moved up two more spots today.  She began the day tied for 17th after a 76 on day one and a pair of 77’s on days two and three put her fourteen strokes over par.  Schmidt finished her third Championship in a tie for 15th place at eighteen over par after 72 holes.
 
Schmidt began today’s round on the back nine for the third time in the Championships.  Holes ten through eighteen gave her trouble on days one and two, but she was able to reign in a 38 to open round three and duplicated that number today in round four.  Schmidt parred holes ten and eleven to open her day before bogeying number twelve.  The junior did not let the extra stroke faze her as she sandwiched a par between birdies on the par-five thirteenth and the par-three fifteenth holes.  Schmidt wrapped up her first nine holes with three straight bogeys to move to +2 on the day.

The Elk River-native got into trouble right away on the front nine as she took a double bogey on the par-five first and a bogey on the par-three second.  After eleven holes, Schmidt stood at +5 on the day.  After a par, Schmidt birdied the par-four fourth hole and followed it with a par on number five.  Hole six caused some problems as she bogeyed it to return to five-over, but the NSIC Golfer of the Year finished in fine fashion.  Schmidt played the final three holes at one-under par thanks to a birdie on the par-five eighth to end her final day with a 76 (+4).

The NCAA Championship was a four round event that crowned Rollins College (+29) the National Champion seven strokes ahead of Nova Southeastern University (+36).  The Championship’s medalist was Joanna Coe of Rollins who shot a four-day total of 287 (-1).  Schmidt finished five strokes away from her second NCAA All-American honor as the top 10 was capped at +13 for the tournament. 

While she finished in a tie for 15th at this year’s Championships, Schmidt put together her best four rounds in her extensive Championships history this year.  Her 76.5 stroke average bested her All-American average two years ago by over two strokes a round.  She finished tied for 10th as a freshman in 2006 to earn All-American honors by compiling a 54-hole total of 236 (78.6 average).  As a sophomore, Schmidt finished 32nd in 2007 with a 72-hole total of 317 (79.2 average).  Schmidt and the Peacock women’s golf team will be back in action again next year as they look to earn the first NCAA Championship team berth in the program’s history.

Schmidt Moves Up to 17th with 77 (+5) in 3rd Rd of NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship

May 14, 2008 | Golfstats Results

Houston - Rachael Schmidt (Jr./Elk River, Minn.) shot a 77 (+5) on the third day of the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. The tournament is being played at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. Schmidt teed off on the back nine in one of the last groups today.  Schmidt, who is playing in her third NCAA Division II Championship, moved up five spots on the day.  She began the day tied for 22nd after a 76 on day one and a 77 on day two put her nine strokes over par.  Schmidt will begin the fourth and final round tomorrow sitting in a tie for 17th place at +14.
 
Schmidt began today’s round on the back nine which gave her trouble over the first two days of the Championship.  The junior carded a 41 and a 42 the first two days on the back nine, but today would be a different story.  Schmidt opened with three straight pars before bogeying the par-five thirteenth hole.  She regrouped quickly and parred the next four holes, but ended the back nine two-over par as she took an extra stroke on the eighteenth to finish her first nine in 38 strokes.

The Elk River-native got the two strokes back over the first three holes after the turn as she birdied the par-five first hole and the par-four third hole to move back to even par on the day.  She remained steady on holes four and five with pars before finding trouble on number six.  Schmidt took a triple bogey on the sixth and moved three strokes over par with three holes to play.  The NSIC women’s golfer of the year refocused and took pars on the par-three seventh and the par-five eighth holes.  Unfortunately, she found trouble on her final hole of the day taking a double bogey on the par-four ninth to move back to five-over par.

The National Championship is a four round event that will crown both a team champion and ten All-Americans. Schmidt finished 10th as a freshman in 2006 to earn All-American honors by compiling a 54-hole total of 236 (78.6 average).  As a sophomore, Schmidt finished 32nd in 2007 with a 72-hole total of 317 (79.2 average).  She is set to tee off in the final round of the Championship tomorrow at 8:05 a.m.  Schmidt will begin her final round on the back nine for the third time this week.

Schmidt Shoots 77 on Day Two of NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship

May 14, 2008 | Golfstats Results

Houston - Rachael Schmidt (Jr./Elk River, Minn.) shot a 77 (+5) on day two of the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships. The tournament is being played at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. Schmidt followed up her first day score of 76 for a two-day total of 153 (+9) which places her in a tie for 22nd place. This is the third time that Schmidt has earned an individual spot at the NCAA Division II Championships.

Schmidt opened up today's round on the back with a birdie on number ten, but quickly fell off pace with a double bogey and five bogeys to complete her first nine holes six strokes over par with a 42.  The junior regrouped nicely at the turn as she parred five of the first six holes on the front side.  Schmidt sat at +7 on the day with three holes to play and the NSIC Golfer of the Year came through with two birdies in the final three holes.  She carded a two on the par-three seventh and a four on the par-five eighth, before nearly grabbing a third birdie in a row on number nine.  Her tap-in par on the ninth green gave her a 77 (+5) on the day and a tie at 22nd in the Championship.  Three golfers share the lead in the tournament; all three have shot an even-par 144 through the first 36 holes.

The National Championship is a four round event that will crown both a team champion and ten All-Americans. Schmidt finished in a tie for 10th as a freshman in 2006 to earn All-American honors by compiling a 54-hole total of 236 (78.6 average). As a sophomore, Schmidt finished 32nd in 2007 with a 72-hole total of 317 (79.2 average). She is set to tee off in the next to last group of the day beginning at 2:03 p.m.  Schmidt will once again begin her round on the back nine.

WGolf: Schmidt +4 After Day 1

May 13, 2008 | Golfstats Results

Houston. - Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt (Jr., Elk River, Minn.) is tied for 16th place after round one of the NCAA DII Women's Golf Championship played at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. Schmidt shot a four over par 76 and trails Florida Southern's Heather Burgner (-2) and Nova Southeastern's Fredika Hakansson (-2) by six strokes for the lead in the championship. The championship continues tomorrow and runs through Friday, May 16th. Schmidt is making her third straight appearance at the national tournament.

 

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 8
Schmidt Advances to Nationals

May 12, 2008 | Full Release

St. Paul, Minn. - Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt (Jr., Elk River, Minn.) will return to the National Golf Championship for the third straight year as she shot her second straight 73 to finish tied for second place with Truman State’s Kaytie Spangler at +8 over par (224) at the NCAA DII North Regional Championship played last week in Grand Forks, N.D. Spangler will join Schmidt as the other individual to advance to the championship on May 13-16 in Houston, Texas. Nebraska at Omaha and Augustana College advanced on the team side.

Live Stats available at: http://www.golfstatresults.com/public/index.cfm?tournament_id=1192

Women's Golf Regional: UIU Ties for 3rd - Schmidt Advances

May 7, 2008 | Team Results | Individual Results

Grand Forks, N.D. - Upper Iowa's Rachael Schmidt will return to the National Golf Championship as she shot her second straight 73 to finish tied for second place with Truman State's Kaytie Spangler at +8 over par (224). Spangler will join Schmidt as the other individual to advance to the championship on May 13-16 in Houston, Texas. Nebraska at Omaha and Augustana College will advance on the team side.

Course:King's Walk Golf Course: Championship Tees     Par 72 - 5867 yards
Pos	Team	scoring			rounds			total score
		to par	thru		1	2	3
1	Nebraska - Omaha	+49	F		303	303	307	913
2	Augustana College-SD	+76	F		322	310	308	940
T3	Minnesota State	+77	F		310	306	325	941
T3	Upper Iowa	+77	F		316	310	315	941
T5	Truman State	+82	F		318	311	317	946
T5	North Dakot	+82	F		319	311	316	946

Place	Team	Par		D1	D2	D3	Total
T-3	Upper Iowa Univ.	+77	F	316	310	315	941
T2	Rachael Schmidt	+8	F	78	73	73	224
8	Rochelle Schmidt	+14	F	77	78	75	230
T18	Jill Preeshl	+24	F	79	78	83	240
T27	Laura Taylor	+31	F	82	81	84	247
33	Lindsey Holien	+48	F	92	88	84	264
IND	Name	Par		D1	D2	D2	Total
17	Jacquelyn Hauser, CSP	+23	F	77	78	84	239
T18	Megan Placko, WSU	+24	F	83	78	79	240
32	Chelsey Ouren, MSUM	+42	F	84	87	87	258

 

Upper Iowa 3rd After Day 2 of Women's Golf Regional

May 6, 2008 | Team Results | Individual Results

Grand Forks, N.D. - Upper Iowa shot six stroke less but lost ground in the team standing on day two of the NCAA DII Women's North Regional Golf Tournament held at King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, N.D. After shooting a 316 on day one the Peacocks dropped six strokes to come in at 310 on round two for a two day total of 626 to remain in third place. The Peacocks trail first place Nebraska at Omaha by 20 strokes (606) and second place Minnesota State by ten strokes (616). Topping the leader board for the NSIC is Upper Iowa's Rachael Schmidt who shot a one over 73 to finish the day tied for fifth with 151 strokes. University of Nebraska at Omaha's Sara Wolf shot a career low one under 71 on day one and followed that up with a 75 as she leads the field by three strokes.

The top two teams and the top two individuals not with those teams advance to the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship May 13-16 in Houston, Texas.

Friday’s third and final round begins at 8 a.m. at King’s Walk. Live scoring for each round is provided at www.golfstat.com

Place	Team	Par		D1	D2	Total
3	Upper Iowa Univ.	+50	F	316	310	626
T5	Rachael Schmidt	+7	F	78	73	151
T11	Rochelle Schmidt	+11	F	77	78	155
16	Jill Preeshl	+13	F	79	78	157
T25	Laura Taylor	+19	F	82	81	163
33	Lindsey Holien	+36	F	92	88	180
IND	Name	Par		D1	D1	Total
T11	Jacquelyn Hauser, CSP	+11	F	77	78	155
21	Megan Placko, WSU	+17	F	83	78	161
32	Chelsey Ouren, MSUM	+27	F	84	87	171

Upper Iowa 3rd After Day 1 of Women's Golf Regional

May 5, 2008 | Team Results | Individual Results

Grand Forks, N.D. - Upper Iowa shot a 316 (+28) on the first round of play at the NCAA DII Women's North Regional Golf Tournament held at King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, N.D. The Peacocks trail first place Nebraska at Omaha by 13 strokes (303) and second place Minnesota State by six strokes (310). Top finishers from the NSIC were Concordia-St. Paul's Jacquelyn Hauser and Rochelle Schmidt (UIU) who tied for 7th with a five over par 77 for the day. NSIC Golfer of the Year and last year's regional individual champion, Rachael Schmidt was one stroke behind with a six over 78. University of Nebraska at Omaha's Sara Wolf shot a career low one under 71 to lead the field.

The top two teams and the top two individuals not with those teams advance to the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship May 13-16 in Houston, Texas.

Tomorrow’s second round gets underway at King’s Walk with the first tee time at 8 a.m. Friday’s third and final round begins at 8 a.m. at King’s Walk. Live scoring for each round is provided at www.golfstat.com

Place	Team	Par		D1	Total
3	Upper Iowa Univ.	+28	F	316	316
T7	Rochelle Schmidt	+5	F	77	77
T10	Rachael Schmidt	+6	F	78	78
T15	Jill Preeshl	+7	F	79	79
T20	Laura Taylor	+10	F	82	82
33	Lindsey Holien	+20	F	92	92
IND	Name	Par		D1	Total
T7	Jacquelyn Hauser, CSP	+5	F	77	77
T23	Megan Placko, WSU	+11	F	83	83
T28	Chelsey Ouren, MSUM	+12	F	84	84

NCAA Regional Golf Tournament

April 25, 2008 | Full NCAA Release

The Upper Iowa women's golf team makes their second straight appearance at the North Regional Golf Tournament along with three individuals from the NSIC (Jacquelyn Hauser, Concordia-St. Paul; Megan Placko, Winona State; Chelsey Ouren, MSU Moorhead) competing to play on at the Championships in Houston. Last year the Upper Iowa women's team finished in fourth place, but Rachael Schmidt earned the right to compete at the Championships in Florida as an individual by winning the tournament along with Concordia-St. Pauls Kelly Godwin. Godwin finished 26th while Schmidt was 32nd.

The top two teams at each regional earn the right to play for the team title in Houston. Along with the top two teams, the top two individuals not on those teams are invited to compete as individuals in Texas. This invite marks the second time in as many years that Upper Iowa women's team has earned the right to compete as a team at the North Regional, but it will be the third appearance in a regional for Rachael and Rochelle Schmidt, who both competed as individuals as freshman in 2006. The women's North Regional will be fought over in Grand Forks, N.D. at the King's Walk Golf Course on May 5-7, 2008. The Upper Iowa women enter the regional as the #2 team.

North Region Teams
1. Nebraska-Omaha
2. Upper Iowa
3. Minnesota State Mankato
4. Augustana (South Dakota)
5. Truman
6. North Dakota

North Region Individuals
1. Jacquelyn Hauser, Concordia-St. Paul
2. Megan Placko, Winona State
3. Chelsey Ouren, Minnesota State Moorhead

NSIC Women's Golf All-Conference Release

April 29, 2008 | Full Release

St. Paul, Minn. - The 2007-08 NSIC Women’s Golf All-Conference team has been announced as voted on by the league coaches. Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmit was named NSIC Golfer of the Year while Concordia-St. Paul’s Molly Noser was named NSIC Newcomer of the Year. Chad Markuson was voted on by his peers as NSIC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year after leading the Peacocks to a second straight NSIC Championship.

2007-08 NSIC Women’s Golf All-Conference First Team
Jacquelyn Hauser	CSP	Jr.	Caledonia, Minn.	Caledonia HS
Rachael Schmidt	UIU	Jr.	Elk River, Minn.	Elk River HS
Rochelle Schmidt	UIU	Jr.	Elk River, Minn.	Elk River HS
Laura Taylor	UIU	So.	Woodbury, Minn.	Woodbury HS
Megan Placko	WSU	Jr.	Arlington Heights, Ill.	Antioch HS
2007-08 NSIC Women’s Golf All-Conference Second Team
Molly Noser	CSP	Fr.	Rochester, Minn.	Rochester Lourdes HS
Carley Paulseth	CSP	Jr.	Moose Lake, Minn.	Moose Lake HS
Chelsey Ouren	MSUM	So.	Fergus Falls, Minn.	Fergus Falls HS
Melissa Lackas	SMSU	So.	Independence, Iowa	Independence HS
Abby Oakland	SMSU	So.	Fulda, Minn.	Fulda HS

 

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 7

April 22, 2008 | Full Release

Yankton, S.D. - Upper Iowa won its second consecutive NSIC Women’s Golf Championship as they shot a final round of 317 for a final four round score of 1251. The Peacocks ran away with the championship as they finished 69 strokes ahead of second place finishers from Concordia-St. Paul (1320). Winona State finished in third place (1341) while Southwest Minnesota State came in fourth with a 1401 final score. Rachael Schmidt ran away medalist honors as she finished seven over par (295), 19 strokes ahead of sister and second place finish Rochelle Schmidt (314). NSIC All-Conference and Specialty Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 29th.

NSIC Women’s Golf Medalist
Rachael Schmidt
Junior
Elk River, Minn.
Upper Iowa

Rachael Schmidt dominated the field at the NSIC Women’s Golf Championship as she sprinted to medalist honors as she finished seven over par (295), 19 strokes ahead of sister and second place finish Rochelle Schmidt (314).

Upper Iowa Wins NSIC Women's Golf Championship

April 17-18, 2008 | Final Results

Yankton, S.D. - Upper Iowa won its second consecutive NSIC Women's Golf Championship as they shot a final round of 317 for a final four round score of 1251. The Peacocks ran away with the championship as they finished 69 strokes ahead of second place finishers from Concordia-St. Paul (1320). Winona State finished in third place (1341) while Southwest Minnesota State came in fourth with a 1401 final score. Rachael Schmidt ran away medalist honors as she finished seven over par (295), 19 strokes ahead of sister and second place finish Rochelle Schmidt (314). Final Results | Read More

First Team All-Tournament

1	Schmidt, Rachael	Upper Iowa	77	71	74	73	295	+7
2	Schmidt, Rochelle	Upper Iowa	84	74	81	75	314	+26
3	Hauser, Jacquelyn	Concordia-St. Paul	75	85	80	75	315	+27
3	Placko, Megan	Winona State	76	78	80	81	315	+27
5	Taylor, Laura	Upper Iowa	79	79	76	85	319	+31

Second Team All-Tournament

6	Preeshl, Jill	Upper Iowa	86	79	78	84	327	+39
7	Paulseth, Carley	Concordia-St. Paul	78	80	82	88	328	+40
8	Noser, Molly	Concordia-St. Paul	86	83	77	87	333	+45
8	Ouren, Chelsey	Minnesota State Moorhead	80	86	84	83	333	+45
10	Christensen, Tara	Winona State	81	80	87	87	335	+47

Final Team Standings

1	Upper Iowa	322	303	309	317	1251	+99
2	Concordia-St. Paul	322	339	324	335	1320	+168
3	Winona State	336	329	338	338	1341	+189
4	Southwest Minnesota State	351	346	350	354	1401	+249
5	Minnesota State Moorhead	370	370	364	353	1457	+305
6	Wayne State	374	360	382	368	1484	+332
7	Minnesota, Crookston	412	395	395	395	1597	+445
	Bemidji State	dnc	dnc	410	412	822	+246
	Northern State	541	476	dnc	dnc	1017	+441
	University of Mary	dnc	dnc	dnc	dnc	DNF

NSIC Women's Golf Championship Postponed Due to Weather

April 10, 2008 | PDF Release

St. Paul, Minn. - NSIC Commissioner Butch Raymond has announced that the spring portion of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship will be postponed from Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13 to Thursday and Friday, April 17-18 at Fox Run Golf Course in Yankton, S.D. Poor weather conditions were predicted for this weekend in Yankton, causing the championship to be postponed. After the first 36 holes played last fall in Becker, Minn. Upper Iowa holds a 36 stroke lead over Concordia-St. Paul after the Peacocks turned in a 625. Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt led after two rounds with scores of 77 and 71 (148) to hold a six stroke lead over Winona State’s Megan Placko (76-78=154). Women's Fall Championship Round Results

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 6

April 8, 2008 | Full Release

Yankton, S.D. - The spring portion of the 2007-08 NSIC Women’s Golf Championship will take place this Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13 at Fox Run Golf Course in Yankton, S.D. After the first 36 holes played last fall in Becker, Minn. Upper Iowa holds a 36 stroke lead over Concordia-St. Paul after the Peacocks turned in a 625. Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt led after two rounds with scores of 77 and 71 (148) to hold a six stroke lead over Winona State’s Megan Placko (76-78=154). Women's Fall Championship Round Results

NSIC Women's Golfer of the Week
Rachael Schmidt
Junior
Elk River, Minn.
Upper Iowa

Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt finished 4th at the Upper Iowa Spring Classic in Amana, Iowa. Schmidt recorded rounds of 83 and 85 to finish the two day tournament with a team-low total of 168. Schmidt led all NSIC golfers at the event which included Concordia-St. Paul, Winona State, Southwest Minnesota State, and Minnesota, Crookston. This marks the fourth week that Schmidt has been named NSIC Golfer of the Week in 2007-08.

NSIC Women's Golf Fall Championship Results

October 7, 2007 | Full Release

Becker, Minn. - Upper Iowa opened a 36 stroke lead in the fall portion of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship. Rachael Schmidt shot rounds of 77 and 71 for a 148 total to help the Peacocks to the lead halfway through the tournament. The final 36 holes of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship will be player on April 12-13, 2008 at Fox Run Golf Course in Yankton, S.D.

1	Upper Iowa Univ	322	303	625
2	Concordia-St. Paul	322	339	661
3	Winona State	336	329	665
4	Southwest MN State	338	343	681
5	Wayne State	374	360	734
6	Minnesota State-	370	370	740
7	Minnesota, Crookston	412	395	807
8	Northern State	541	476	1017

Fin	Name - Top 10		Scores
1	Rachael Schmidt	UIU	77-71=148
2	Megan Placko	WSU	76-78=154
3	Rochelle Schmidt	UIU	84-74=158
	Laura Taylor	UIU	79-79=158
	Carley Paulseth	CSP	78-80=158
6	Jacquelyn Hauser	CSP	75-85=160
7	Tara Christensen	WSU	81-80=161
8	Abby Oakland	SMSU	83-82=165
	Jill Preeshl	UIU	86-79=165
10	Chelsey Ouren	MSUM	80-86=166

 

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 4

October 3, 2007 | Full Release

St. Paul, Minn. - The NSIC Men’s Golf Championship is set for Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th in Becker, Minn. The men will play 18 holes per day (36 total) to determine the 2007 NSIC Champion.
The NSIC Women’s Championship consists of 36 holes in the fall and 36 holes in the spring (72 total). The fall 36 holes will be held with the men in Becker on Oct 6-7 while the spring rounds will be played April 12-13 in Yankton, S.D.

NSIC Women's Golfer of the Week
Rachael Schmidt
Junior
Elk River, Minn.
Upper Iowa

Rachael Schmidt shot back to back rounds of 75 to finish with an eight over 150 to earn medalist honors at the Express Suites Riverport Inn Invite held at the Cedar Valley Golf Course in Winona, Minn. Schmidt, who has taken home medalist honors four times this season, finished one stroke ahead of Rachel Roberg of Gustavus Adolphus and four stroke ahead of her sister Rochelle, the next highest NSIC finisher. This marks the third week in the row Schmidt has been named NSIC Golfer of the Week.

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 3

September 26, 2007 | Full Release

NSIC Women's Golfer of the Week
Rachael Schmidt
Junior
Elk River, Minn.
Upper Iowa

Rachael Schmidt shot a two round total of 160 (82-78) in Marshall, Minnesota to tie for fifth place in the Mustang Invite. Schmidt, a three time medalist already this season, she helped her team to fourth place (332-332 / 664) finish. She finished five strokes off the lead and two strokes ahead of her next NSIC competitor. This marks the second week in a row that Schmidt has been named NSIC Women’s Golfer of the Week.

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No. 2

September 19, 2007 | Full Release

NSIC Women's Golfer of the Week
Rachael Schmidt
Junior
Elk River, Minn.
Upper Iowa

Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt continued her strong start this year at the Drury Regional Shootout in Springfield, Mo. Schmidt earned Medalist honors over 96 other golfers in the tournament. The Elk River native fired a 75 on day one and followed it up with a 73 today to leapfrog from sixth to first. Schmidt led the field in par 3 scoring with a 2.88 (-1) average, while locking in at third in par 4 scoring (4.15 (+3)) and fourth in par 5 scoring (5.25 (+2)). Schmidt showed her consistency as she led all golfers with 24 pars adding 4 birdies along the way.

Rachael Schmidt Wins Drury Regional Shootout; Team Finishes Fourth

September 11, 2007 | Full Stats

Springfield, Mo. - Upper Iowa junior Rachael Schmidt continued her strong start this year at the Drury Regional Shootout in Springfield, Missouri the past two days.  Schmidt earned Medalist honors over 96 other golfers in the tournament.  The Elk River native fired a 75 on day one and followed it up with a 73 today to leapfrog from sixth to first.  Schmidt led the field in par 3 scoring with a 2.88 (-1) average, while locking in at third in par 4 scoring (4.15 (+3)) and fourth in par 5 scoring (5.25 (+2)).  Schmidt showed her consistency as she led all golfers with 24 pars adding 4 birdies along the way.

Schmidt led the Upper Iowa team to a tie for fourth place in the eighteen team tournament.  Upper Iowa shot a 645 to finish 21 strokes behind the team champion, Tarleton State.  Rochelle Schmidt finished in a tie for 25th over the 36-hole tourney with a 163 (83-80), while Jill Preeshl was just a stroke behind (164 (83-81)) to finish in a tie for 30th.  Lindsey Holien (170) and Laura Taylor (180) rounded out the team scoring, while Glenna Meyer played as an individual and shot a 180.

After the shootout Head Coach Chad Markuson said, “What a difference a year makes.  Last year when we came down here we shot a 680 and finished in seventeenth place.  To come down here this year and compete with and defeat some of the best Division II teams in the country is a real benchmark for our program.  Rachael played very well the last two days and was fun to watch go about her business.  The whole team battled for every stroke which is a lesson we learned at last year’s NCAA Regional.  This was a great two days for the UIU women’s golf program.”

The team will travel to St. Paul, Minnesota for a tournament hosted by Concordia University-St. Paul this coming weekend, Sept. 16-17.

 

NSIC Weekly Golf Release No.1

September 11, 2007 | Full Release

NSIC Women's Golfer of the Week
Megan Placko
Junior
Antioch, Ill.
Winona State

Megan Placko shot a one-over par 73 for medalist honors while leading Winona State to a second place finish in the Husky Invitational held at he Wapicada Golf Course in Sauk Rapids, Minn. The Warriors totaled a 332 team score as Minnesota State University Mankato won the event with a 327. Warriors Tara Christensen and Courtney Sovereign each shot rounds of 84 to tie for eighth place.

Other Women’s Golf Top Performers

Bemidji State’s junior Jenna Schurman led the way for the Beavers carding an 87-89--176 to tie for 17th place at the Concordia Invitational. Courtny Edwards (94-86--180) finished four strokes back, just out of the top-20, while Marissa Mackedanz rounded out the trio of BSU participants with an 84-89--183. Because Bemidji State competed with just three participants, it did not earn a team score. Team scores are comprised of the four lowest 36-hole totals of a five member team.

Concordia-St. Paul’s Jacquelyn Hauser (Jr., Caledonia, Minn.) finished in a tie for second at the Buffalo Ridge Invite shooting a 159 (79-80).

U-Mary’s Martina Bieber (Sr., Center, N.D.) won medalist honors on consecutive days last week. Bieber won the Presentation College Invitational in a playoff, shooting an 82 (44-38). The next day at the Northern State Women’s Golf Invite, Bieber cruised to a little easier victory, carding a 79 (37-42) to claim victory by six strokes.

MSU Moorhead placed fourth at the four-team Husky Invitational on Saturday at Wapicada Golf Course. MSU, Mankato captured the team title with a composite score of 327, followed by Winona State, 332, St. Cloud State, 346, and MSU Moorhead, 353. Chelsey Ouren (Jr., Fergus Falls, Minn.) finished second overall with a 77 (37-40) while Erika Hochgraber tied for 12th with a 86 (41-45).

Upper Iowa’s Rachael Schmidt (So. Elk River, Minn.) earned medalist honors in the first tournament of the year at Mankato back on September 2nd. She shot 77 on both days for a 154 total to lead Upper Iowa to a team victory over Nebraska Omaha, North Dakota, MSU Mankato, and Truman State. Jill Preeshl shot a 78-83, 161 to finish in 3rd place in her first collegiate tournament, while Rochelle Schmidt shot a 86-78, 164 to finish in a tie for 5th place.

2006-07 Women's Golf Archive