Women's Golf
Cougars Ink Four Standouts for Upcoming Season
May 18, 2010—The CCU women’s golf team recently announced the addition of three top prospects, Alyssa Osterback, Ashley Olson, Janean Jubic, and Stephanie Wilson, who will join the Cougars for the 2010-2011 season.
Osterback, a transfer from Spokane Community College in Washington, brings a stroke average of 84 and 8/10 top ten 2010 finishes to Colorado Christian. She will enter CCU with an AA in Business and a 3.6 overall GPA.
“Alyssa comes from Spokane CC where her team just won the 2010 Southwestern Oregon Invitational. She brings a competitive spirit and a solid scoring average. Alyssa will come into the RMAC and compete right away.”
Joining Osterback is Ashley Olsen, a transfer with a 3.3 GPA from Modesto Community College. This 
past season, the Turlock, CA native placed eleventh out 30 golfers competing in the Big 8 Conference and qualified for the Northern California Championships.
Regarding the addition of Olsen, Long stated that, “Ashley is a competitor. She is athletic, determined, and loves the game. She will be one of many who will probably come early and stay late during our practice sessions and I know she will make an immediate impact in the RMAC.”
The third transfer in the 2010 class is Janean Jubic. Formerly a basketball player at RMAC rival CU-Colorado Springs, Jubic was an All-State golfer in high school, averaging scores in the low 80s. She will join CCU’s graduate program as she completes her eligibility at Colorado Christian.
“Janean will bring leadership and D2 athletic experience to our team this season. She will know what it takes to compete at this level and also have a huge impact on our team with her leadership abilities. I am looking forward to see what Janean will do in just one season of golf in the RMAC.”
Rounding out the list of prospects for 2010 is Stephanie Wilson out of Glenwood Springs, CO.
“Stephanie is our lone freshman recruit this year. She has tremendous potential as she has shaved around 20 strokes off of her game in the past two years. She has a great work ethic and I know she will continue to improve even as she starts her college career. I can’t wait to be a part of what I anticipate will be tremendous development for Stephanie in four years at CCU.”
Cougars Recognized for Academic Success
May 12, 2010 – The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its All-Academic Teams for golf and tennis Wednesday, and five Colorado Christian athletes made the list. Representing Women’s Golf, 
Jess Lauer received the only award for a CCU golfer. Her performance as an athlete combined with a 3.811 GPA in Biology earned the junior from Sturgis, SD First Team recognition.
Cougar Tennis placed four athletes on the post-season award list, including First Team selection Andrew Wren. Wren, a senior Accounting major from Yokoshuka, Japan, posted a 3.427 overall GPA going into the spring season. Matt Cooper (3.412, English/Secondary Ed), Logan Moody (3.426, Biblical Studies), and Calli Morgan (3.947, Business Administration) each received a Second Team nod.
To qualify for Academic All-RMAC, student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.30 or better, be a starter or key reserve, and have completed two consecutive semesters at their current institution. RMAC Sports Information Directors select the First and Second Team recipients.
RMAC Picks All-Conference Golfers
April 23, 2010 – The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its 2010 All-Conference awards for men’s and women’s golf this week, and four Cougar golfers made the list.
After leading their team to another strong season that landed them fifth at the RMAC Championships, juniors Jon Klingensmith and Philip Nelson and senior Pat Kent qualified for the post-season award, which is selected by combining players’ scores from the fall and spring conference championships. With a 298 combined stroke total, Klingensmith – a second team selection – finished just two strokes away from the All-RMAC First Team group. Nelson and 
Kent landed on the Third Team list, after golfing their way to 307 and 303 combined scores, respectively.
The RMAC women’s golf all-conference teams are comprised of the top fifteen individuals whose stroke averages from the four mandatory RMAC events lead the conference. After averaging a 488, junior Sturgis, SD native Jess Lauer received Second Team honors. She was the only Cougar from the women’s team to receive the award.
Golf Finishes Strong at RMAC Tourney
April 21, 2010 – After a 311-stroke team-debut on Sunday in Florence, Arizona, Colorado Christian University Men’s Golf shaved 15 off their team total, shooting a strong 296 on both Monday and Tuesday en route to a fifth place finish (out of 10) at the RMAC Championships. Led by the play of Jon Klingensmith, the Cougars put in their strongest RMAC Tournament performance in recent CCU history, finishing 30 strokes behind eventual RMAC Champion Western New Mexico.
Klingensmith, a junior from Denver who on day 2 shot a tournament-best 69, paced the CCU men with a 221 overall stroke total that landed him in eighth place out of 50 golfers. Junior Philip Nelson and senior Pat Kent also finished in the top 20 – Nelson tied for 18th after shooting 227 in the 3-day event, and Kent with a 228 stroke total that placed him 20th.
Landon Willett (232, tied for 27th) and Brandon Hystad (235, tied for 32nd) rounded out the scoring for the Cougars.
On the women’s side, junior Jess Lauer shot a 2-day total of 171, finishing in a tie for 19th and leading CCU at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, AZ. The Cougars finished 10th at the year-ending tournament, despite knocking 18 strokes off their Monday total. Erin Hays (191), Marissa Newton (202), and Andrea Niemer (202) completed the scoring for Colorado Christian.
Golfers Gear Up for RMAC Championships
April 15, 2010 - It’s been a busy spring for Colorado Christian University men’s and women’s golf teams, and this week both teams are hoping that the hard work pays off.
Coming off of successful back-to-back tournaments, the men have momentum and established success on their side. This past weekend, they finished second at the Bob Writz Invitational Tournament and fourth out of nine teams at the Air Force JV Invitational Tournament. Jon Klingensmith led the way for the Cougars, tying for fifth with CCU’s Patrick Kent on Saturday, and following that up with a third place finish in Colorado Springs. The junior from Wheat Ridge, CO managed a stroke average of 74 on the weekend and is leading the team with a 76.88 stroke average on the year.
On the women’s side, Jess Lauer continues to pace her team. After finishing in the top five in the three tournaments leading up to last weekend’s event at Fox Hollow Golf Course, Lauer finished the three-team tournament tied for third and just three strokes off the lead. She is averaging an 83.73 stroke average on the year.
Both teams will participate in the RMAC Championships April 18-20 in Arizona. The men’s tournament will be played at Poston Butte CC in Florence, AZ, while the women will tee off at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear.
Lady Cougars Heat Up Pueblo Course
March 19, 2010—Despite a heavy hitting spring snow storm that cancelled 18 of 36 scheduled rounds of golf Friday, the CCU women's golf team recorded a solid showing at Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo Thursday.
Jess Lauer led the blue & gold pack with a strong 85 (43, 42), a score good enough to land the Cougar junior in a tie for third place out of 15 golfers. Not far behind, sophomore Erin Hayes hit a career-best 87 (43, 44), solidifying her sixth place (tie) finish in the field. Marissa Newton, Andrea Niemier, and even newcomer Jenna Larson also recorded solid rounds at the first tournament of the spring. Larson is stepping in for a recently-departed Tedi Thorne.
“I am very proud of all the girls," commented Coach Nikki Long. "Erin Hayes had a personal best 18-hole round. All of them have definitely put in the work and it is showing in our tournaments. We are getting more competitive and I look forward to our remaining tournaments to see more of the girls reach personal bests.”
As a team, CCU put together a combined 371 on the shortened event. An additional and unofficial 9 holes were played Thursday evening in an attempt to stay in front of the impending storm. Though the scores did not count, Cougars Lauer and Hayes led all golfers in the round, scoring 40 and 41, respectively.
Cougars Cruise to Fourth at Mesa
October 13, 2009—The CCU women’s golf team continued their improved play on the fall season, finishing fourth overall at the Quality Inn Maverick Invite this past week in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Tedi Thorne once again led the way for CCU, logging a fourth place finish with a two round total of 169 (83, 86).
Not far behind was Jessica Lauer, who nabbed seventh out of a field of 20 with a solid stroke total of 172 (88, 84).
As a team, CCU managed a combined 720 (358, 362) on the event, finishing a mere 14 strokes behind third place Adams State.
This event marks the end of the fall season for the Cougars, who will be back in action once again in March. A full spring schedule will be posted when available.
Thorne Leads Cougars to Seventh at RMAC #3
October 7, 2009—Senior standout Tedi Thorne, carded a sixth place finish with a dual round score of 158 (77, 81), leading the CCU women’s golf team to seventh overall at RMAC #3 this past week at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado.
The Cougars logged a 338 on day one of action, standing as high as fifth overall heading into the second round. Despite the first day heroics, the ladies stumbled slightly to score a total 344 on the final day and eventually drop to seventh out of nine with a combined total of 682.
Jessica Lauer was once again a force to be reckoned with, dropping a 79 and 81 (160) to finish tied for ninth overall in the 45 player field.
The ladies are back on the links this weekend as they travel to Grand Junction, Colorado to compete in the Quality Inn Maverick Invitational hosted by Mesa State.
Cougars Nab Ninth at Thunderwolf Invitational
September 23, 2009—The much-improved CCU women’s golf team collected a ninth place finish at the Thunderwolf Invitational this past week in Pueblo, Colorado.
Jessica Lauer was her normal dominating self, placing fifth overall with a 166 (82, 84) on the two round event.
Super senior Tedi Thorne, scored a 177 (92, 85) and notched a strong 21st place finish among 51 of the RMAC’s top golfers.
As a team, CCU turned in a combined tally of 751 (380, 371), finishing a full 87 strokes in front of eighth place CSU-Pueblo.
The tournament title went to the always impressive Mesa State Mavericks, who finished the two round bonanza with a 667 (342, 325).
Your Lady Cougars are back in action on October 5th and 6th in the third RMAC event of the year hosted by Regis University right here in Lakewood, Colorado.
Cougars Finish Seventh at RMAC #1
September 15, 2009—The CCU women’s golf team began the 2009 season on a strong note, logging a seventh place finish in RMAC #1 hosted by Adams State College in picturesque Alamosa, Colorado.
Jessica Lauer led the way for CCU, finishing sixth overall with a 162 (83, 79) on the par 71 course.
Super senior, Tedi Thorne, notched a not-so-shabby 167 (86, 81), to finish tied for 13th place in the 49 player field.
As a team, the Cougars tallied a combined score of 709 (359, 350), edging out Chadron State (732) and Colorado State-Pueblo (734).
CCU is back in action on September 21-22 when they gear up for RMAC #2 at Walkingstick Golf Course in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado.
Nikki Long Promoted to Head Coach for Upcoming Season
July 29, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Nikki Long has been named head women’s golf coach for the quickly approaching 2009-10 season.
In addition to her coaching role, Long also acts as the department’s compliance coordinator and will oversee all tier three athletic programs.
No stranger to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Nikki served as assistant women’s basketball coach from 2004-2009 and also assisted with the women’s golf program in 2005.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to coach women’s golf and have more time for ministry opportunities with the teams in the department,” stated coach Long. “I look forward to growing the women’s golf program and being in contention in the RMAC within the next few years.”
Nelson, Lauer Named Second Team All-Academic
May 14, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Philip Nelson and Jessica Lauer have each earned RMAC All-Academic Second Team recognition for their outstanding performance on the course and in the classroom.
Nelson, a sophomore from Xenia, Ohio, earned a 77.1 stroke averaging during the regular season and helped lead the Cougars to their second-consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance. In the classroom, Philip has earned an impressive 3.82 GPA in Business.
On the women’s side of the action, Lauer, a sophomore from Sturgis, South Dakota, has been a consistent top-two finisher for the Cougars over the past two years, and has tallied a strong 3.75 GPA in Biology.
To qualify for Academic All-RMAC, student athletes must have a GPA of 3.20 or better, be a starter or key reserve and completed two consecutive semesters at their current institution. RMAC Sports Information Directors at schools that sponsor the sport of golf selected the teams. These SID’s took into account the student-athlete’s work in the classroom as well as on the golf course.
Andrea Niemier
Women's Golf
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