CAMPOS, RAMS CAPTURE ARGONAUT INVITATIONAL
2-27-07
Standings after Round 3
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Virginia Commonwealth University golf team finished first out 15 schools to capture the Argonaut Invitational, sponsored by the University of West Florida. It was the first tournament of the spring for the Rams.
VCU freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/Baldwin School of PR) was the top individual, shooting seven-under 209 (72-67-70). It was his first collegiate title.
The Rams started the day three shots behind leader Old Dominion. VCU had a one-over 289 for a three-round score of even par 864. The Monarchs shot a six-over 294 in the final round to finish two strokes behind the Rams. Wichita State placed third.
Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) tied for fourth at four-under 212 (71-71-70). Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) tied for 18th at three-over 219 (75-73-71). Fahrbring was one of two golfers in the top 20 finishers to improve his score each round. Junior Alex Brown (Richmond, Va./L.C. Bird) finished at 228 (71-75-82) and senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) shot 232 (78-76-78).
VCU will return to the links on March 11 and 12 for the Cleveland Golf Championships in Aiken, S.C.
1. VCU 289-286-289=864 E
2. Old Dominion 290-282-294=866 +2
3. Wichita State 296-285-287=868 +4
4. West Florida 295-286-289=870 +6
5. Belmont 299-282-298=879 +15
6. Western Carolina 294-293-294=881 +17
7. Radford 299-290-293=882 +18
8. Samford 298-294-294=886 +22
9. Winthrop 291-299-297=887 +23
10. Eastern Kentucky 291-307-299=897 +33
11. Liberty 298-299-306=903 +39
12. Drake 300-301-303=904 +40
13. James Madison 303-306-306=915 +51
14. George Mason 317-306-307=930 +66
15. Towson 313-313-306=932 +68
RAMS SECOND AFTER TWO ROUNDS OF ARGONAUT INVITATIONAL
Freshman Campos tied for first in individual standings
2-26-07
Standings after Round 2
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Virginia Commonwealth University golf team is in second place out 15 schools after two rounds of the Argonaut Invitational, sponsored by the University of West Florida.
The Rams had the best first-round score with a one-over 289. VCU improved by three strokes to finish the day at one-under 575, three shots behind leader Old Dominion.
Freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/Baldwin School of PR) is in a three-way tie for first at five-under 139. After shooting even-par in the first round, he had the best score for the second round at five-under 67. Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) is tied for fifth, three shots back at two-under 142. Junior Alex Brown (Richmond, Va./L.C. Bird) is tied for 18th at two-over 146. Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) shot four-over 148 and senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) finished at 154.
VCU will conclude its first tournament of the spring with the third and final round on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
1. Old Dominion 290-282=572 -4
2. VCU 289-286=575 -1
3. Belmont 299-282=581 +5
3. West Florida 295-286=581 +5
3. Wichita State 296-285=581 +5
6. Western Carolina 294-293=587 +11
7. Radford 299-290=589 +13
8. Winthrop 291-299=590 +14
9. Samford 298-294=592 +16
10. Liberty 298-299=597 +21
11. Eastern Kentucky 291-307=598 +22
12. Drake 300-301=601 +25
13. James Madison 303-306=609 +33
14. George Mason 317-306=623 +47
15. Towson 313-313=626 +50
RAMS READY FOR SPRING SCHEDULE
2-26-07
RICHMOND, Va. – The VCU golf team begins the spring portion of its schedule this week at the Argonaut Invitational in Pensacola, Fla., hosted by the University of West Florida.
Under head coach Matt Ball, the Rams will look for a combination of veterans and newcomers to lead the team through the spring season. Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden) had the top stroke average in the fall at 73.80 in 15 rounds. Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va.) had the top two finishes for the Rams, tying for fourth at the Mid Pines Intercollegiate and at the Duke Golf Classic. Fellow freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) was second on the team with a 74.00 stroke average in nine rounds.
Senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va.) should also be a major contributor in 2007. He led the Rams and was tied for 15th at the Mattaponi Springs Shootout in September, including shooting a team-low 66 in the first round. Chappell averaged 74.42 in 12 rounds this fall. Fellow seniors Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy) and Dustin Hussey (Ridgeway, Va.), as well as juniors William Thompson (South Hill, Va.) and Alex Brown (Richmond, Va.), will add veteran depth to the team. Perrino averaged 75.17 in the fall in six rounds, while Thompson averaged 75.92 and Hussey and Brown averaged 76.33.
Sophomore Matt Brookbanks (West Midlands, England) and freshman Michele Gallini (Novi Ligure, Italy) will battle to make the travel squad for the Rams this spring. Brookbanks averaged 74.89 in nine rounds in the fall, while Gallini averaged 76.33 in three rounds. Brookbanks was third on the team and tied for 18th at the Mid Pines Intercollegiate in September, including shooting a season-low 69 in the first round.
The Rams will again have a challenging schedule in the spring. During the month of March, VCU will travel to the Cleveland Golf Championships in Aiken, S.C., the Pinehurst Intercollegiate in Pinehurst, N.C., and the USA Spring Classic in Mobile, Ala. The Colonial Athletic Association Championship will take place April 20-22 at Hot Springs, Va. The Cavalier Classic will conclude the regular season in late April. The NCAA East Regional will be held May 17-19 in Alpharetta, Ga. VCU will host the NCAA Championships May 30-June 2 at the Golden Horseshoe in Williamsburg, Va.
NEWCOMER GRIFFIN EARNS VSGA HONORS
1-17-07
ALEXANDRIA – Virginia Commonwealth University freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./ Blacksburg) was named one of three VSGA golfers of the year as voted upon by the Virginia State Golf Association’s championship committee.
Griffin, 18, took home junior boy of the year honors for the first time after enjoying a stellar season which saw him place third at the VSGA Junior Amateur Championship and finish as third low amateur at the SunTrust State Open of Virginia presented by Virginia Is for Lovers. He also earned the fourth seed to make match play at the VSGA Amateur Championship. Griffin represented the winning Virginia team at the Virginia-West Virginia Junior Matches and competed in the Virginias-Carolinas Junior Matches. Griffin’s best finishes of the fall as a collegian were a fourth at the Duke Golf Classic and a t4 at the Mid-Pines Intercollegiate.
The Black and Gold will hit the greens for the first time in 2007 Feb. 26, at the Argonaut Invitational in Pensacola, Fla.
RAMS FINISH TENTH AT LANDFALL TRADITION
10-29-06
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WILMINGTON, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University shot 315 for Sunday’s final round to finish 10th at the Landfall Tradition at the Country Club of Landfall.
The Rams were not able to improve on Saturday’s score of 300. Tulsa won the tournament at 868, four over par. Nicolas Geyger and Mitch Cohlmia, both of Tulsa, tied for individual honors at one-under 215.
Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (pictured) (81-71-79) and junior Alex Brown (Richmond, Va./Lloyd Bird) (76-75-80) each shot 231 to lead the Rams and finished tied for 25th in the individual standings. Senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) shot 236 (82-74-80). Junior William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) shot 240 (77-85-78). Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) shot 243 (85-80-78).
This was VCU’s final tournament of the fall.
The Landfall Tradition
1. Tulsa 295-293-280=868 +4
2. Xavier 309-296-289=894 +30
3. Purdue 296-305-296=897 +33
4. Ohio State 299-312-295=906 +42
5. Memphis 305-310-293=908 +44
6. Indiana 306-300-308=914 +50
7. Kansas 299-317-299=915 +51
8. Virginia Tech 311-309-296=916 +52
9. Missouri 310-316-299=925 +61
10. VCU 316-300-315=931 +67
11. Maryland 320-309-312=941 +77
12. UNC Wilmington 314-323-311=948 +84
RAMS CLIMB TO SEVENTH AT LANDFALL TRADITION
10-28-06
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WILMINGTON, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University cut 16 strokes from its first-round total to climb four spots to seventh after two rounds of the Landfall Tradition at the Country Club of Landfall.
The Rams had the third-best score on Saturday with a +12 300 to give VCU a two-day total of 616, tied with Kansas for seventh place. VCU had the largest improvement of the 12 teams from Round 1 to Round 2. Tulsa leads the tournament at 588, 12 over par.
Four of VCU’s five golfers improved their scores from Round 1 to Round 2. Junior Alex Brown (Richmond, Va./Lloyd Bird) is tied for 12th in the individual standings at seven-over 151 (76-75). Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (pictured) shot a one-under 71 for a two-round total of 152 (81-71) and is tied for 15th. Senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) is at 156 (82-74). Junior William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) is at 162 (77-85). Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) is at 165 (85-80).
The third and final round will be on Sunday, Oct. 29.
The Landfall Tradition
1. Tulsa 295-293=588 +12
2. Purdue 296-305=601 +25
3. Xavier 309-296=605 +29
4. Indiana 306-300=606 +30
5. Ohio State 299-312=611 +35
6. Memphis 305-310=615 +39
T7. VCU 316-300=616 +40
T7. Kansas 299-317=616 +40
9. Virginia Tech 311-309=620 +44
10. Missouri 310-316=626 +50
11. Maryland 320-309=629 +53
12. UNC Wilmington 314-323=637 +61
BROWN TIED FOR 18TH AT LANDFALL TRADITION
10-27-06
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WILMINGTON, N.C. – Junior Alex Brown (Richmond, Va./Lloyd Bird) shot a four-over 76 to lead Virginia Commonwealth University after one round of the Landfall Tradition at the Country Club of Landfall.
Brown is tied for 18th in the individual standings. Junior William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) was one shot behind Brown at five-over 77. Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) was at 81, senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (pictured) shot 82 and freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) carded an 85.
The Rams are in 11th place at 316, 28 over par. Tulsa leads at seven-over 295. Mitch Cohlmia of Tulsa and Bobby Knowles of Kansas share the individual lead at one-under 71.
The second round will be played on Saturday, Oct. 28. The third and final round will be on Sunday, Oct. 29.
The Landfall Tradition
1. Tulsa 295 +7
2. Purdue 296 +8
3. Ohio State 299 +11
4. Kansas 302 +14
5. Memphis 305 +17
6. Indiana 306 +18
7. Xavier 309 +21
8. Missouri 310 +22
9. Virginia Tech 311 +23
10. UNC Wilmington 314 +26
11. VCU 316 +28
12. Maryland 317 +29
RAMS PREPARE FOR FINAL FALL TOURNAMENT
10-26-06
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WILMINGTON, N.C. - The VCU golf team, under head coach Matt Ball, will conclude its 2006 fall schedule with the Landfall Tradition at the Country Club of Landfall in Wilmington, N.C.
The Rams are led by freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg). Griffin has a stroke average of 72.67 through 12 rounds this fall. Seniors Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) and Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (pictured) are right behind with averages of 73.0.
VCU has had two Top Five finishes in four tournaments to far this fall.
The tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Oct. 28. Play begins on Friday at 8:17 a.m. Live scoring will be available at golfstat.com.
RAMS TIE FOR FOURTH DUKE GOLF CLASSIC
Freshman Griffin ties for fourth in individual standings
10-9-06
Standings after Round 3
DURHAM, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University finished fourth at the Duke Golf Classic. The Rams shot nine-over 297 in the third round to finish with a three-round total of 875, tying with Old Dominion behind Coastal Carolina, North Carolina and Duke.
Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) tied for fourth in the individual standings at three-under 213 (70-70-73). He trailed Dustin Johnson (-9) of Coastal Carolina, David Holzworth (-8) of North Carolina and Clark Klaasen (-4) of Duke.
Seniors Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/ Rudbeckskolan) (72-74-74) and Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (75-71-74) tied for 20th at four-over 220. Freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) (74-72-76) finished at 222 and junior William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) shot 232 (79-76-77).
The Rams will complete the fall portion of their schedule on Oct. 27-29 at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C.
1. Coastal Carolina 288-282-281=851 -13
2. North Carolina 286-288-290=864 E
3. Duke 297-284-288=869 +5
T4. VCU 291-287-297=875 +11
T4. Old Dominion 294-286-295=875 +11
6. Virginia Tech 292-290-297=879 +15
7. UNC Greensboro 299-300-290=889 +25
8. Charlotte 300-290-300=890 +26
9. Florida Southern 299-297-297=893 +29
10. Ohio State 296-300-299=895 +31
11. Maryland 310-295-291=896 +32
12. Houston 304-300-296=900 +36
13. UNC Wilmington 298-304-299=901 +37
14. Jacksonville 297-298-308=903 +39
15. Furman 315-301-292=908 +44
RAMS SIT THIRD AFTER TWO ROUNDS OF DUKE GOLF CLASSIC
Freshman Griffin tied for third in individual standings
10-8-06
Standings after Round 2
DURHAM, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University stands third after two round of the Duke Golf Classic. The Rams shot one-under 287 in the second round after a three-over 291 in the first round to sit at two-over 578, eight shots behind leader Coastal Carolina and four shots behind second-place North Carolina.
Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) is tied for third in the individual standings at four-under 140 (70-70). He trails Dustin Johnson (-7) of Coastal Carolina and David Holzworth (-6) of North Carolina.
The Rams have three golfers tied for 15th. Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (72-74), senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (75-71) and freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) (74-72) all shot two-over 146. Junior William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) shot 11-over 155 (79-76).
The third and final round will be played on Monday, Oct. 9.
1. Coastal Carolina 288-282=570 -6
2. North Carolina 286-288=574 -2
3. VCU 291-287=578 +2
4. Old Dominion 294-286=580 +4
5. Duke 297-284=581 +5
6. Virginia Tech 292-290=582 +6
7. Charlotte 300-290=590 +14
8. Jacksonville 297-298=595 +19
T9. Ohio State 296-300=596 +20
T9. Florida Southern 299-297=596 +20
11. UNC Greensboro 299-300=599 +23
12. UNC Wilmington 298-304=602 +26
13. Houston 304-300=604 +28
14. Maryland 310-295=605 +29
15. Furman 315-301=616 +40
RAMS CONTINUE BUSY STRETCH AT DUKE GOLF CLASSIC
10-8-06
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DURHAM, N.C. – The VCU golf team is playing in its third tournament in the past 15 days at the Duke Golf Classic. The Rams will play 36 holes on Sunday, Oct. 7, and a single round of 18 holes on Monday, Oct. 8.
FLORIDA CAPTURES PING/GOLFWEEK PREVIEW; VCU 15TH
Summerhays ties NCAA record with 10-under 60
10-4-06
Standings after Round 3
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Fifth-ranked Florida fired an eight-under 272 for the final round and topped second-ranked Oklahoma State by four shots to win the 2006 PING/Golfweek Preview at the Golden Horseshoe, the site of the 2007 NCAA Championship.
BYU junior Daniel Summerhays tied an NCAA record with a 10-under 60 for the third round. According to research by Doug Tammaro of Arizona State, Summerhays joined Brock Mackenzie of Washington (-12), Bryce Molder of Georgia Tech (-12) and Paul Casey of Arizona State (-10) as the only Division I golfers to record a 60. Summerhays established a record for the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course for a par-70 round. This was the first time that a tournament was played from the back tees at par 70. The record for a par-71 round is 67 by Jack Nicklaus.
Florida sophomore Billy Horschel shot a seven-under 63 in the final round to win the individual title with a seven-under 203 (70-70-63), two strokes better than Brian Harman of Georgia (69-70-66=205).
The defending national champion Cowboys (282-280-276) finished at two-under 838, four shots behind the Gators (281-281-272). No. 14 Texas A&M (280-283-276) was third at one-under 839.
Host VCU finished 15th at 886 (294-303-289). Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) led the Rams at eight-over 218 (71-74-73), tied for 34th out of 75 participants.
The Rams return to action on Sunday, Oct. 8, and Monday, Oct. 9, at the Coca-Cola Duke Golf Classic in Durham, N.C.
Final Standings – 2006 PING/Golfweek Preview
1. Florida 281-281-272=834 -6
2. Oklahoma State 282-280-276=838 -2
3. Texas A&M 280-283-276=839 -1
4. UNLV 283-280-284=847 +7
5. Georgia 279-289-280=848 +8
6. Arizona State 287-284-281=852 +12
T7. Lamar 285-288-282=855 +15
T7. Clemson 290-282-283=855 +15
T9. Georgia Tech 288-297-278=863 +23
T9. Kentucky 292-282-289=863 +23
11. Wake Forest 295-291-278=864 +24
T12. BYU 287-298-282=867 +27
T12. Washington 298-283-286=867 +27
14. Minnesota 290-292-292=874 +34
15. VCU 294-303-289=886 +46
Research done regarding NCAA men's golf low rounds has produced the following rounds of 10-under par or better. The NCAA does not keep records except at the NCAA Championships. The following is the list (corrections and additions welcomed) as August of 2005 (compiled by Doug Tammaro of Arizona State):
Name/School Tournament Score/Under par
Brock Mackenzie, Washington 2003 Oregon Duck Invitational 60 (-12)
Bryce Molder, Georgia Tech 2000 Palmetto Dunes Collegiate 60 (-12)
Daniel Summerhays, BYU 2006 PING/Golfweek Preview 60 (-10)
Paul Casey, Arizona State 1999 Pac-10 Championship 60 (-10)
Billy Hurley, Navy 2003 Navy Fall Invitational 61 (10)
Jeff Overton, Indiana 2005 Xavier Invitational 61 (-11)
Peter Tomasulo, California 2004 ASU Thunderbird 61 (-11)
Tiger Woods, Stanford 1996 Pac-10 Championship 61 (-11)
OKLAHOMA STATE, FLORIDA LEAD PING/GOLFWEEK PREVIEW; VCU 15TH
10-3-06
Standings after Round 2
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Second-ranked Oklahoma State and fifth-ranked Florida are tied after two rounds of the 2006 PING/Golfweek Preview at the Golden Horseshoe, the site of the 2007 NCAA Championship.
The defending national champion Cowboys (282-280) and Gators (281-281) are at two-over 562. No. 14 Texas A&M (280-283) and No. 12 UNLV (283-280) are tied for third, one shot back at 563.
Pablo Martin (67-69) from Oklahoma State is the individual leader at four-under 136. Bronson LaCassie (68-69) of Minnesota and Niklas Lemke (67-70) of Arizona State are one shot back at three-under 137.
Host VCU is 15th at 597. Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) leads the Rams at five-over 145, tied for 34th out of 75 participants.
The third and final round will be played on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. Live scoring is available at golfstat.com.
T1. Oklahoma State 282-280=562 +2
T1. Florida 281-281=562 +2
T3. UNLV 283-280=563 +3
T3. Texas A&M 280-283=563 +3
5. Georgia 279-289=568 +8
6. Arizona State 287-284=571 +11
7. Clemson 290-282=572 +12
8. Lamar 285-288=573 +13
9. Kentucky 292-282=574 +14
10. Washington 298-283=581 +21
11. Minnesota 290-292=582 +22
T12. Georgia Tech 288-297=585 +25
T12. BYU 287-298=585 +25
14. Wake Forest 295-291=586 +26
15. VCU 294-303=597 +37
RAMS AHEAD OF NATIONALLY-RANKED WAKE FOREST AND WASHINGTON
10-2-06
Standings after Round 1
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Georgia was the only team to finish under par during the first round of the 2006 PING/Golfweek Preview at the Golden Horseshoe, the site of the 2007 NCAA Championship.
The Bulldogs shot a one-under 279 to lead Texas A&M by one stroke. Florida is two shots back at one-over 281. Defending NCAA Champion Oklahoma State is fourth at two-over 282. UNLV rounds out the Top Five with a three-over 283.
There is a three-way tie in the individual standings. Robert Gates of Texas A&M, Niklas Lemke of Arizona State and Pablo Martin of Oklahoma State all shot three-under 67.
Host VCU finished ahead of 11th-ranked Wake Forest and 23rd ranked Washington. Seniors Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) and Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) paced the Rams with one-over 71.
Round two of the three-day event begins on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 8 a.m. Live scoring is available at golfstat.com.
1. Georgia 279 -1
2. Texas A&M 280 E
3. Florida 281 +1
4. Oklahoma State 282 +2
5. UNLV 283 +3
6. Lamar 285 +5
T7. Arizona State 287 +7
T7. BYU 287 +7
9. Georgia Tech 288 +8
T10. Clemson 290 +10
T10. Minnesota 290 +10
12. Kentucky 292 +12
13. VCU 294 +14
14. Wake Forest 295 +15
15. Washington 298 +18
RAMS READY TO HOST PING PREVIEW
9-28-06
Live scoring at golfstat.com
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University will host the PING Preview at Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club October 2-4.
The PING Preview will consist of three 18-hole rounds on the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course, a par-70 layout of 6,809 yards. This is the site of the 2007 NCAA Championship, which will be played May 30-June 2.
The field for the PING Preview consists of Arizona State, BYU, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Lamar, Minnesota, UNLV, defending national champion Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Wake Forest and Washington, as well as host VCU. The top five teams and 11 of the top 15 schools in the latest Coaches Poll are included in the PING Preview.
Spectators are welcome and admission is free. Live scoring will be available at golfstat.com.
CHAPPELL, CAMPOS IN TOP 20 AT MATTAPONI SPRINGS INTERCOLLEGIATE
9-26-06
Standings
RUTHER GLEN, Va. – The University of Louisville and Penn State each finished at 13-under 851 to claim the co-championship of the VCU/Mattaponi Springs Intercollegiate. The teams held a one-hole playoff, but that also ended in a draw.
The Nittany Lions (288-278-285) started the day one shot behind the Cardinals (286-279-286). Charlotte (289-283-281) ended up third at 11-under 853, with Indiana (284-288-282) one shot back.
Dan Woltman of Wisconsin (65-70-67) claimed medalist honors with a 14-under 202. Marc Bourgeois of Kent State (68-67-70) finished second at 205, three shots behind Woltman.
VCU finished 11th at 19-over 883 (296-300-287). Senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (pictured) was tied for 15th at one-under 215 (66-75-74). Freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) was tied for 20th at two-over 218 (70-74-74).
The Rams will host the Ping Preview next week at the Golden Horseshoe in Williamsburg, site of the 2007 NCAA Championship.
T1. Louisville 286-279-286=851 -13
T1. Penn State 288-278-285=851 -13
3. Charlotte 289-283-853=853 -11
4. Indiana 284-288-282=854 -10
5. Wisconsin 286-286-286=857 -7
6. Kent State 279-287-297=863 -1
7. Xavier 288-285-298=298 +7
8. UNC Wilmington 296-293-285=874 +10
9. Wichita State 293-289-293=293 +11
10. Maryland 291-289-298=298 +14
11. VCU “A” 296-300-287=883 +19
12. VCU “B” 293-296-296=885 +21
13. Texas-Arlington 299-291-299=889 +25
14. UNC Greensboro 299-301-301=901 +37
15. Richmond 298-303-305=906 +42
VCU "B" TEAM TIED FOR 10th AT MATTAPONI SPRINGS INTERCOLLEGIATE
9-25-06
Standings
RUTHER GLEN, Va. – The University of Louisville leads Penn State and Kent State by one stroke after two rounds of the VCU/Mattaponi Springs Intercollegiate.
Seven teams are within eight shots of the lead. Louisville is at 11-under 565 (286-279), while Penn State (288-278) and Kent State (279-287) stand at 10-under 566.
Dan Woltman of Wisconsin (65-70) and Marc Bourgeois (68-67) of Kent State are tied for the Individual lead at nine-under 135. Woltman tied the course record with his first-round score of 65.
VCU’s “B” team is tied for 10th at +13. VCU’s “A” team is 13th at 20th. Senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) (pictured) is tied for ninth at three-under 141 (66-75). Freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) is tied for 17th at even-par 144 (70-74).
The third and final round will be played on Tuesday, Sept. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. Live stats are available at golfstat.com.
1. Louisville 286-279=565 -11
2. Penn State 288-278=566 -10
2. Kent State 279-287=566 -10
4. Charlotte 289-283=572 -4
4. Indiana 284-288=572 -4
4. Wisconsin 286-286=572 -4
7. Xavier 288-285=573 -3
8. Maryland 291-289=580 +4
9. Wichita State 293-289=582 +6
10. VCU “B” 293-296=589 +13
10. UNC Wilmington 296-293=589 +13
12. Texas-Arlington 299-291=590 +14
13. VCU “A” 296-300=596 +20
14. UNC Greensboro 299-301=600 +24
15. Richmond 298-303=601 +25
VCU TO HOST MATTAPONI SPRINGS INTERCOLLEGIATE
9-24-06
RUTHER GLEN, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University will entertain 13 golf teams in the Mattaponi Springs Intercollegiate.
Participating teams include Charlotte, Indiana, Kent State, Louisville, Maryland, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Penn State, Richmond, Texas-Arlington, Wichita State, Wisconsin, Xavier and two teams from VCU.
Live stats are available at golfstat.com.
VCU FINISHES FOURTH AT MID PINES INTERCOLLEGIATE
9-12-06
Standings
PINEHURST, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University finished fourth out of 17 teams at the Mid Pines Intercollegiate.
The Rams shot a one-over 289 in the third and final round for an overall score of five-under 859, 12 shots behind champion Wisconsin.
Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg), in his first collegiate tournament, paced the Rams and finished tied for fourth at seven-under 209 (69-71-69).
Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (pictured) was tied for 13th at one-under 215 (71-70-74). Sophomore Matt Brookbanks (West Midlands, England/Solihull) was tied for 18th at even-par 216 (69-74-73). Senior Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy/Cecioni Scientific Lycee) shot 221 (75-72-74) and freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/Baldwin School) fired a 226 (80-73-73).
The Rams will host the VCU Mattaponi Springs Intercollegiate on Sept. 25 and 26.
1. Wisconsin 282-280-285=847 -17
2. Old Dominion 283-280-286=849 -15
2. Wichita State 287-273-289=849 -15
4. VCU 284-286-289=859 -5
5. Maryland 285-290-292=867 +3
6. Wofford 289-281-300=870 +6
7. Marshall 289-293-291=873 +9
8. UNC Greensboro 287-295-294=876 +12
9. East Carolina 291-289-297=877 +13
9. Davidson 306-283-288=877 +13
11. Louisiana-Monroe 293-290-295=878 +14
12. Boston College 296-289-296=881 +17
13. Georgetown 300-289-294=883 +19
14. Belmont 295-297-297=889 +25
15. Liberty 308-289-297=894 +30
16. Stephen F. Austin 295-298-305=898 +34
17. Catawba 311-309-300=920 +56
RAMS TIED FOR FOURTH AT MID PINES INTERCOLLEGIATE
9-11-06
Standings
PINEHURST, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University is tied for fourth out of 17 teams after two rounds of the Mid Pines Intercollegiate.
The Rams shot a four-under 284 in the first round and followed that with a two-under 286 for a two-round total of 570, 10 shots behind leader Wichita State.
Freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg), in his first collegiate tournament, paced the Rams and is tied for eighth at four-under 140 (69-71). Senior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (pictured) is one shot behind Griffin at 141 (71-70).
Sophomore Matt Brookbanks (West Midlands, England/Solihull) is tied for 19th at one-under 143 (69-74). Senior Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy/Cecioni Scientific Lycee) shot 147 (75-72) and freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/Baldwin School) fired a 153 (80-73).
The third and final round of the Mid Pines Intercollegiate will be played on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
1. Wichita State 287-273=560 -16
2. Wisconsin 282-280=562 -14
3. Old Dominio 283-280=563 -13
4. VCU 284-286=570 -6
4. Wofford 289-281=570 -6
6. Maryland 285-290=575 -1
7. East Carolina 291-289=580 +4
8. UNC Greensboro 287-295=582 +6
8. Marshall 289-293=582 +6
10. Louisiana-Monroe 293-290=583 +7
11. Boston College 296-289=585 +9
12. Georgetown 300-289=589 +13
12. Davidson 306-283=589 +13
14. Belmont 295-297=592 +16
15. Stephen F. Austin 295-298=593 +17
16. Liberty 308-289=597 +21
17. Catawba 311-309=620 +44
ROLLINS WINS BC OPEN; GRIFFIN SEVENTH IN STATE OPEN OF VIRGINIA
7-24-06
RICHMOND, Va. – Former VCU standout John Rollins (pictured) won his second PGA Tour event on Sunday, capturing the B.C. Open in Verona, N.Y.
Rollins shot a final-round 64 to earn a one-stroke victory over Bob May. Rollins capped his day with a five-foot birdie putt on 18 to secure the win.
Rollins earned $540,000 with the victory and moved past $1.2 million for the year. He also climbed to 10th in Ryder Cup standings.
At the SunTrust State Open, incoming freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) finished seventh with a five-under 283 (71-70-71-71). He was the only golfer to shoot below par each round.
Griffin was third among amateurs. two shots behine Roger Newsom and John Rosenstock.
Former Ram Steve Jenkins finished second at 278, six strokes behind winner Faber Jamerson. Former Ram Mike Benner was tied for third at 281. Former Ram and defending champion Ted Brown finished in a tie for 17th at 289.
Junior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) fired a one-under 71 in the final round, 11 strokes better that his third round, to finish at 303.
FAHRBRING NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN
Chappell, Griffin to play in State Open
7-18-06
RICHMOND, Va. – Junior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) has been named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Academic All-American Team.
A business major, Fahrbring led the Rams this season with a 74.29 stroke average in 11 starts. His top round was a four-under 68 in the third round of the Xavier Invitational. He paced the Rams and finished third overall at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C., with a four-over 216. Fahrbring was sixth at the CAA Championship in Pinehurst, N.C.
Rising senior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwiddie) and incoming freshman Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) will participate this week in the SunTrust State Open at Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond, Va. The field of 168 also includes former Ram and defending champion Ted Brown.
Chappell recently placed 17th in the Eastern Amateur Tournament at Elizabeth Manor Country Club in Portsmouth, Va., with a one-under 279.
Incoming freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) qualified for the World Amateur. He shot a seven-under 206 (68-68-70) on the par-71 course.
VCU'S CHAPPELL NAMED SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE BY D-1 HEAD COACHES
6-28-06
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Daryl Chappell (Richmond, Va./Dinwittle) (pictured) has been named Second Team All-Virginia by the state’s Division I coaches.
This season, Chappell finished second on the Rams with a stroke average of 74.60. He was VCU’s top finisher in six events in 2006, including the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Tournament, where Chappell placed second overall and shot a third-round 69. Chappell also placed sixth at the OCN Xavier Invitational firing a three-round total of 212, tying for the best by a Ram in 2006.
VCU SIGNEE RECORDS 74 AT U.S. OPEN QUALIFYING
5-11-06
BEKELEY, W.V. – Virginia Commonwealth University golf signee Lanto Griffin(Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) fired a two-over par 74 at Glade Springs Golf Club on Thursday in the first stage of qualifying for the 2006 U.S. Open.
Griffin’s round of 74 was just two strokes out of first and will make him second alternate for advancing to the second and final round of qualifying for this year’s Open which will be held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.
The field consisted of 48 professionals and top amateurs. Griffin, who signed with VCU in January, is currently the top-ranked junior golfer in Virginia.
“I’m proud of Lanto for stepping out of his comfort zone and competing against some of the best pro’s and amateurs in the world,” said head coach Matt Ball. “That’s a big step from junior golf and it certainly looks like he can make the jump to the collegiate level.”
VCU GOLF SIGNS TOP-RANKED JUNIOR IN PUERTO RICO
5-3-06
RICHMOND, Va – Virginia Commonwealth University head golf coach Matt Ball inked his second and final signee of 2006 when Rafael Campos of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, announced his intent to tee it up for the Rams next fall.
Campos’ impressive resume includes a first-place finish at the 2005 Junior Island Championship, an event he won with a score of nine-under par 279 (70-70-70-69). The Puerto Rico native received the 2005 North American Trophy, which is awarded to the lowest finisher from North America at the Junior British Open (71-76-72-72—291).
Campos was also the low amateur in the 2005 Puerto Rican Open (70-69-71-70—280), a professional event in which he posted a four-round total of eight-under par. The future Ram finished 2005 with a scoring average of 71.80 and is currently the number-one ranked junior golfer in Puerto Rico.
“Rafa’s high finishes in international competition should allow him a smooth transition in collegiate golf,” said VCU head coach Matt Ball.
Campos and Lanto Griffin, the Rams’ first signee of 2006, will join a VCU line-up that will boast four seniors next season.
VCU will host the Ping Preview in the fall of 2006 and will host the 2007 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship. Both events will be held at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Va.
RAMS FINISH FOURTH AT UVA CAVALIER CLASSIC
4-30-06
Final Standings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Junior Jens Fahrbring ( Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (73-74-75—222) and freshman Matt Brookbanks (West Midlands, England/Solihull) (75-74-73—222) both tied for thirteenth place in the individual standings at the University of Virginia’s Cavalier Classic.
Brookbanks posted a one-over par 73 on Sunday, the lowest of any Ram, to lead Virginia Commonwealth University (297-300-298—895) to a fourth-place finish in the team standings.
Sophomore Alex Brown ( Richmond, Va./ Belmont Abbey) (72-79-74—225) fired a final-round 74 to finish tied for 21 st, while senior Manuel Relancio ( Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) (81-73-76—230) ended his tournament tied for 30 th after posting a final-round 76. Sophomore William Thompson ( South Hill, Va./Park View) (77-81-78—236) cared a six-over par 78 in his final round.
This weekend’s tournament marked the end of the regular season schedule for VCU. The Rams await word on a possible at-large bid into the NCAA Regional Tournament, which will be held May 18-20 in Orlando, Florida.
Final Standings:
1 Maryland, U. of 295 281 295 871 +7
2 Virginia-Orange 296 292 291 879 +15
3 James Madison Univ. 287 305 302 894 +30
4 VCU 297 300 298 895 +31
5 Virginia-Blue 306 299 296 901 +37
6 Belmont University 300 304 303 907 +43
7 Boston College 307 294 312 913 +49
8 N. Car.- Greensboro 303 310 303 916 +52
9 Towson University 312 301 310 923 +59
10 Princeton University 304 317 304 925 +61
RAMS FOURTH AFTER DAY ONE OF CAVALIER CLASSIC
4-29-06
Standings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Junior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (73-74—147) (pictured) finished day one of the Cavalier Classic tied for ninth in the individual standings, just six stroke behind leader Blaine Peffley of the University of Maryland.
The Rams (297-300—597) are currently fourth in team standings out of ten teams.
Freshman Matt Brookbanks ( West Midlands, England/Solihull) (75-74—149) finished the day just two strokes behind Fahrbring, and is tied for 17 th. Sophomore Alex Brown ( Richmond, Va./ Belmont Abbey) (72-79—151) fired an even-par 72 in round one to post the lowest score of the day for VCU.
Senior Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) (81-73—154) shot a one-over par 73 in round two to rebound from an opening-round 81, while sophomore William Thompson (South Hill, Va./Park View) (77-81) finished the day with a score of 158.
The Rams begin their final round Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Standings:
1 Maryland, U. of 295 281 576 E
2 Virginia-Orange 296 292 588 +12
3 James Madison 287 305 592 +16
4 VCU 297 300 597 +21
5 Boston College 307 294 601 +25
6 Belmont University 300 304 604 +28
7 Virginia-Blue 306 299 605 +29
8 N. Car. – Greensboro 303 310 613 +37
Towson University 312 301 613 +37
10 Princeton University 304 317 621 +45
RAMS FINISH THIRD AT RUTHERFORD INTERCOLLEGIATE
4-23-06
Final Results
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The Virginia Commonwealth University golf team posted the lowest round of any team on Sunday at the Rutherford Intercollegiate to claim third place just one week after earning runner-up honors at the Colonial Athletic Association Championship.
The Rams (313-297-292--902) were led by junior Daryl Chappell (Dinwiddie, Va./Dinwiddie) (78-71-72—221), who carded a final-round 72 to finish tied for fourth in the individual standings.
Senior Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) (80-72-74—226) used an even-par 72 in the second round and a third round 74 to finish tied for 17th. Junior Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy/Cecioni Scientific Lycee) (74-79-76—229) posted a three-round total of 229 to finish 29th.
Junior Dustin Hussey (Ridgeway, Va./Magna Vista) (81-81-70—232) bounced back from a rough first two rounds to fire a two-under par 70 in his final crack at Penn State’s Rutherford Course.
Also for VCU, Senior B.K. Kelley (Chester, Va./Thomas Dale) (81-75-84—242) posted a total score of 242 in his first tournament of the spring.
The Rams wrap-up their regular season schedule April 28-29 when they travel to Charlottesville, Virginia for the Cavalier Classic.
Final Standings:
1Eastern Michigan U. 300 295 297 892 +28
2George Washington 314 287 300 901 +37
3VCU 313 297 292 902 +38
4Penn State U. 317 292 294 903 +39
Miami (Ohio) 297 303 303 903 +39
6James Madison Univ. 314 300 293 907 +43
7Akron, U. of 314 301 294 909 +45
8Richmond, Univ. of 315 305 295 915 +51
9George Mason Univ. 313 302 302 917 +53
Ohio University 317 295 305 917 +53
11Towson University 316 305 297 918 +54
12Bowling Green State 311 299 311 921 +57
13St. Joseph's Univer. 319 310 301 930 +66
14Hartford, U. of 327 308 308 943 +79
15Wright State Univ. 325 312 307 944 +80
RAMS FOURTH AT RUTHERFORD INTERCOLLEGIATE
4-22-06
Complete Day One Results
State College, Pa.- At the end of the first round of the Rutherford Intercollegiate, the Virginia Commonwealth University men’s golf team (313) is tied for 4th place out of 15 teams. The tournament, held at Penn State’s Rutherford Course, will conclude Sunday. Play was slow the entire round due to steady rainfall.
Junior Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy/Cecioni Scientific Lycee) finished the day tied for sixth overall after firing a first-round 74 (38-36--74). Meanwhile junior Daryl Chappell (Dinwiddie, Va./Dinwiddie) (39-39--78) followed with consecutive 39s to complete the day tied for 26th overall.
Senior Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) shot an 80 (39-41--80) while teammates junior Dustin Hussey (Ridgeway, Va./Magna Vista) (39-42--81) and senior B.K. Kelley (Chester, Va./Thomas Dale) (41-42--81) shot an 81 and 83, respectively.
Round two, which was halted due to darkness, will resume at 8 a.m. Final round action begins immediately following round two.
Standings:
1 Miami (Ohio) 297 +9
2 Eastern Michigan U. 300 +12
3 Bowling Green State 311 +23
4 VCU 313 +25
4 George Mason Univ. 313 +25
6 Akron, U. of 314 +26
James Madison Univ. 314 +26
George Washington 314 +26
9 Richmond, Univ. of 315 +27
10 Towson University 316 +28
11 Penn State U. 317 +29
Ohio University 317 +29
13 St. Joseph's Univer. 319 +31
14 Wright State Univ. 325 +37
15 Hartford, U. of 327 +39
RAMS, RELANCIO FINISH RUNNER-UP AT CAA CHAMPIONSHIP
4-16-06
Complete Final Round Standings
PINEHURST, N.C. – Virginia Commonwealth University’s golf team posted the lowest score at Sunday’s final round of the Colonial Athletic Association Championship, but it was not enough to catch Georgia State University, which held a 23-stroke lead to begin the day.
The Rams (295-308-290—893), who boast seven CAA Championships in school history, claimed their first-ever runner-up honors with a ten-stroke margin over the nearest competitor.
Senior Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) (70-73-72—215) (pictured) narrowly missed becoming the first individual champion for VCU since 2002. Relancio birdied holes 15 and 16 and nearly made a birdie putt on 18 that would have forced a playoff against champion Mark Haastrup (70-75-69—214) of GSU. Relancio ended his CAA Tournament career with two-straight runner-up finishes as well as a fifth-place finish his sophomore season.
Junior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (71-79-73—223) carded a final round 73 to finish in sixth-place, while junior Andrea Perrino (Livorno, Italy/Cecioni Scientific Lycee) (80-75-71—226) fired an even-par 71 to finish tenth.
Juniors Daryl Chappell (Dinwiddie, Va./Dinwiddie) (76-81-77—234) and Dustin Hussey (Ridgeway, Va./Magna Vista) (78-82-74—234) each tied for the 26th position.
The Rams return to action April 21-23 when they travel to University Park, Pa. for the Penn State Intercollegiate.
FINAL STANDINGS:
1 Georgia State Univ. 286 294 291 871 +19
2 VCU 295 308 290 893 +41
3 James Madison Univ. 306 306 291 903 +51
4 N. Car. Wilmington 309 306 305 920 +68
5 Delaware, U. of 303 313 308 924 +72
6 Towson University 319 298 308 925 +73
7 George Mason Univ. 313 311 303 927 +75
8 Wm. & Mary, Coll. of 316 312 300 928 +76
9 Old Dominion Univ. 314 313 304 931 +79
10 Drexel University 322 310 308 940 +88
11 Hofstra University 324 320 315 959 +107
RELANCIO LEADS CAA FIELD, RAMS SECOND
4-15-06
Complete Day Two Results
PINEHURST, N.C. – Senior Manuel Relancio (Corrientes, Argentina/Instituto Modelo Jean Piaget) fired a second-round 73 to claim a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Colonial Athletic Association Championship.
Despite blistering conditions at Pinehurst Resort, the Rams (295-308—603) ended the day in second place, 23 strokes behind Georgia State University.
Relancio (70-73—143), who holds a one-stroke lead over Steve Tiley of GSU, narrowly made VCU’s staring lineup for this weekend’s CAA Championship.
“Manu almost didn’t make the trip because he had a case of the shanks,” said head coach Matt Ball. “He worked really hard last week to get his swing back and raise his confidence. Judging by the way he’s playing, I’d say his hard work paid off.”
Junior Jens Fahrbring (Sollentuna, Sweden/Rudbeckskolan) (71-79—150) fought a toothache on Saturday and has himself in position for a top-ten finish. Fahrbring is currently tie | 
