ATLANTA, Ga. — The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels return to host the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational later this month, looking to repeat last year's win. In March 2024, with the Pine Lakes Course undergoing an extensive renovation, Head Coach Jim Owen loaded up the men's half of the field and moved 150 players, 50 coaches and the entire 24th edition of the Jekyll Island … [Read more...]
No. 6 Petrels Open Spring with Strong Finish in National Field
SAVANNAH, Ga.— Ryan Dunn led with a 3 under par finish, and the No. 6 Oglethorpe men's golf team landed fifth overall in a nationally competitive field Tuesday at Club at Savannah Harbor. Dunn (71-68-74) finished fourth overall, only two strokes out of second place and five strokes off the lead. He posted his best round on Monday, ending the first day's action with a 4 under … [Read more...]
Karman Dominates Fall, Looks Forward to Spring Season
ATLANTA, Ga. — Oglethorpe men's golf senior Sam Karman recorded a stellar fall season, providing an even greater outlook for the upcoming spring schedule. "The driving force, our heart and soul, the engine grinding every day, the guy we rally around," are just some of the ways head coach Jim Owen describes his indispensable senior. A four-year starter with a spectacular career … [Read more...]
Men’s Golf Finishes Fall at No. 6 Nationally
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Oglethorpe men's golf squad won their home tournament and the West Pines Collegiate with a five-stroke win over Lynchburg with scores of 294-284-272=850 and a 2 under par total. The win was the highlight of the fall season for the Petrels as they registered second place in the Southern Athletic Association Fall Preview and three sixth-place finishes in the … [Read more...]
No. 5 Petrels Post Another High Finish in National Field
SANDESTIN, Fla. — Another couple of top-20 finishes from Jackson Hiller and Sam Karman, and the No. 5 Oglethorpe men's golf team earned sixth overall at the Golfweek Fall Invitational on Tuesday. Oglethorpe was one of a slew of nationally recognized teams in the competitive field that competed Monday and Tuesday at Raven Golf Club. Hiller shot 2 under par for the event after … [Read more...]
Hiller Medals, Karman Runner-Up as No. 4 Petrels Win West Pines
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Jackson Hiller earned medalist, Sam Karman took runner-up, and the No. 4 Oglethorpe men's golf team defended last year's title by again winning the West Pines Collegiate. The event featured 36 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday at West Pines Golf Club. The Stormy Petrels were in a neck-and-neck four-way battle with No. 8 Lynchburg, No. 21 Babson and … [Read more...]
Petrels Take Sixth in Another National Field
GREENSBORO, NC. — Jackson Hiller took 12th overall to lead the No. 4 Oglethorpe men's golf team to sixth at the Gate City Invitational, which wrapped up the final 18 holes of the 54-hole event on Tuesday. The event featured another national field, with eight of the top 10 teams in NCAA Division III represented. Hiller made a big move after the first day, which saw a shortened … [Read more...]
Hiller Leads Petrels to Sixth at NCAA Preview
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels finished 4 under par to claim sixth place in this year's NCAA Fall Preview. At 4 under par, Oglethorpe shot one stroke better than at last spring's national championship which saw the team earn third in the national field. Jackson Hiller led the way finishing fifth individually. Oglethorpe played 36 holes at Midvale Country Club … [Read more...]
Lewis Leads No. 4 Petrels in 2024-25 Opener
DICKSON, Tenn.— Beck Lewis posted 3 under to lead the No. 4 Oglethorpe men's golf team in the 2024-25 season opener Sunday at Greystone Golf Club. The site of the 2025 Southern Athletic Association Championship, Greystone's event served as the SAA Preview with several other league opponents in the mix. Oglethorpe took runner-up in the field of eight teams. Lewis, a two-time … [Read more...]