Men's Golf

Davies makes respectable showing in first round at U.S. Open

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2007) - Former ETSU men's golfing standout Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) did more than just survive during Thursday's first round of play in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh, he put himself in position to possibly make the cut in the major championship with a solid second round Friday....


Men's Golf

Davies prepared to tee it up at U.S. Open Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2007) - When Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) steps to the tee Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh, the former ETSU star will be taking part in one of golf's most storied major championships - the U.S. Open....


Men's Golf

Davies drops Kirk, but USA retains Palmer Cup 18-6

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 8, 2007) � Former ETSU star Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) defeated Ben Hogan Award winner Chris Kirk 4-and-2 in Friday afternoon's single matches, but that victory was one of only two singles match victories for the Europeans, as the United States claimed six of the eight final session singles matches to post an 18-6 victory at the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at Caves Valley Golf Club. The win moves the all-time series to 6-4-1 in favor of the Americans....


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw combine for record-setting victory at Palmer Cup

OWINGS MILLS, MD. (June 7, 2007) - As Europe won three of four matches to take a 3-1 lead after the opening four-ball session at the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at Caves Valley Golf Club Thursday morning, it was ETSU's former standout Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and risng senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) that turned the most heads as they teamed up to take on American stars Luke List and Jamiie Lovemark....


Men's Golf

Shaw joins Davies on GCAA PING All-America team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 6, 2007) - Three days after naming former ETSU standout Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) to his third straight PING First-Team All-America team, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced the rest of its All-America squad on Wednesday and recognized yet another Buccaneer player....


Men's Golf

Former ETSU star Davies qualifies for U.S. Open

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2007) -- Former ETSU standout Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) wasted little time continuing his golf career after finishing his collegiate playing days last week at the NCAA Championships....


Men's Golf

Davies earns third straight PING All-America First-Team honor

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 2, 2007) - PING Division I All-America selections were announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America Saturday following the final round of the Division I NCAA Championships at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. A total of 10 players comprised the first team....


Men's Golf

Third round struggles sink ETSU title hopes as Bucs miss cut

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 1, 2007) - After two encouraging rounds that left the 14th-ranked ETSU men's golf team in contention at the NCAA Championships, the Buccaneers suffered an uncharacteristic third round, firing the day's highest score with a 14-over 294 to drop from a fourth-place standing at the start of the round and eventually missing the cut Friday at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Early birdies power Bucs into contention at NCAAs

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 31, 2007) - Bolstered by a string of birdies early in Thursday's second round, the 14th-ranked ETSU men's golf team climbed into a tie for the lead and ultimately finished the day in contention at the NCAA Championships with a fourth-place standing heading into Friday's third round at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw and Power earn PING All-Region honors

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 30, 2007) - As the ETSU men's golf team began play Wednesday in the first round of the NCAA Championships at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, the Golf Coaches Association of American named three Buccaneers to its PING South All-Region team. ...


Men's Golf

Bucs start strong during first round of NCAAs

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 30, 2007) - The quest for a national championship got off to a good start for the 14th-ranked ETSU mens' golf team Wednesday at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, as the Buccaneers posted a team score of even par 280 to finish seventh in the 30-team field following first round play in the NCAA Championships....


Men's Golf

Bucs ready to take 16th shot at NCAA Championship

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 29, 2007) - For the 16th time in the program's history, the 14th-ranked ETSU men's golf team will compete for a national championship beginning Wednesday, as the Buccaneers enter first round play in the NCAA Championships at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Dramatic playoff gives Bucs spot in NCAA Championships

TEMPE, Ariz. (May 19, 2007) - In one of the most dramatic finishes in ETSU men's golf history, the Buccaneers spent most of Saturday's final round at the NCAA West Regional wondering if their tournament score of 25-under-par would be enough to finish in the Top 10 and earn the program's 16th trip to the NCAA Championships....


Men's Golf

Power, Davies post sub-70 rounds, Bucs move to tie for fifth

TEMPE, Ariz. (May 18, 2007) - Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) and Ben Hogan Award finalist Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) bolstered the ETSU men's golf team's hopes of making back-to-back trips to the NCAA Championships, as both posted scores in the mid 60s Friday during second round action in the NCAA West Regional hosted by Arizona State at the Karsten Golf Course...


Men's Golf

ETSU men end first day in good position at NCAA West Regional

TEMPE, Ariz. (May 17, 2007) - Firing a first round team score of 10-under 278 Thursday on Arizona State's Karsten Golf Course, the ETSU men's golf team finished eighth on the team leaderboard and finds itself in good position at the NCAA West Regional. The Top 10 teams in regional play earn a spot in the NCAA Championships later this month....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf set for start of NCAA West Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2006) - The 13th-ranked ETSU men's golf team begins its quest for a 16th trip to the NCAA Championships Thursday, as the Bucs enter first round play in the NCAA West Regional hosted by Arizona State at the Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf headed to NCAA West Regional once again

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2007) - For the second straight year, the No. 13-ranked ETSU men's golf team will have to fight its way through the NCAA West Regional to make the NCAA Championships....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Power wins second A-Sun GOTM honor

MACON, Ga. (May 3, 2007) - April was a good month for ETSU's Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland). Along with winning the individual title at the 2007 Atlantic Sun Men's Golf Championship and being selected as the Freshman of the Year, Power has also earned Golfer of the Month honors, league officials announced Wednesday....


Men's Golf

Davies named to list of three Ben Hogan Award Finalists

NORMAN, Okla. (May 2, 2007) - Colonial Country Club and The Friends of Golf (FOG) in cooperation with the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), has named ETSU's Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales), Georgia's Chris Kirk and Pablo Martin of Oklahoma State finalists for The Ben Hogan Award and invited the three players to attend the Hogan banquet at Colonial Country Club on Monday, May 21....


Men's Golf

Men's Golf sweeps A-Sun top individual honors, four Bucs receive awards

MACON, Ga. (April 27, 2007) - After posting its record 21st conference title last week at the Atlantic Sun Championships, the ETSU men's golf had four off its members garner conference honors as the league announced its 2006-07 postseason award winners Friday afternoon....


Men's Golf

Davies returns to number one in Golfweek rankings, Power and Shaw enter top 50

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2007) - Already currently ranked the nation's top player by Golfstat.com, ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridend, Wales) started his week with a number one ranking from Golfweek. It is Davies' second such honor this season. He was also ranked number one for the week of March 19....


Men's Golf

Bucs' Davies earns No. 1 ranking from Golfstat.com

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2007) - After enjoying a No. 1 ranking by Golfweek earlier in the year, ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridend, Wales) reached that same pinnacle earlier this week at Golfstat.com....


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw named to 2007 European Palmer Cup Team

NORMAN, Okla. (April 19, 2007) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) have been selected to represent Europe in the 2007 Palmer Cup presented by Monster. The annual Ryder Cup-style competition between American collegiate golfers and their counterparts from Europe will be played June 7-8, at Caves Valley Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Power, Bucs sweep Atlantic Sun Men's Golf Championships

WAVERLY, Ga. (April 18, 2007) - ETSU freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) captured the individual championship, but more importantly helped power the No. 13-ranked ETSU men's golf team to its record 18th conference title and first-ever Atlantic Sun Conference championship Wednesday afternoon at The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Davies fire sub-70 rounds; Bucs lead by 10 strokes at A-Sun Championships

WAVERLY, Ga. (April 17, 2007) - Freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) and senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired rounds of 67 and 68, respectively, helping lift the 13th-ranked ETSU men's golf team to a 10-stroke lead in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships following second round play Tuesday at The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Power currently tied for first after round one, Bucs second at A-Sun Championship

WAVERLY, Ga. (April 16, 2007) - ETSU sophomore Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) and freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) fired rounds of 2-over 73 to finish tied for first place on the individual leaderboard, helping the 13th-ranked ETSU men's golf team to a second place standing after first round action in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships Monday at The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf set for start of A-Sun Championship

MACON, Ga. (April 15, 2007) - Beginning Monday, the Atlantic Sun Men's Golf Championship makes its first stop ever at The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove in Waverly, Ga. The 2007 event marks the first time since 1998 that the A-Sun has held its men's championship in Georgia....


Men's Golf

Davies finishes 8th, Bucs post respectable seventh place finish at U.S. Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 11, 2007) - The nation's No. 3-ranked player Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) posted a final round of even par 72 to power the No. 13-ranked ETSU men's golf team to a respectable seventh place finish in an extremely competitive 15-team field at the U.S. Collegiate Championship Wednesday....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf battles tough setup at U.S. Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 10, 2007) - Facing a highly difficult course layout and setup, the ETSU men's golf team and the rest of the U.S. Collegiate Championship field battled through Tuesday's second round at the Golf Club of Georgia's Lakeside Course....


Men's Golf

Shaw leads Bucs in first round at U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 9, 2007) - Junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired an even par 72 Monday in the first round of the United States Collegiate Championship at the Golf Club of Georgia's Lakeside Course, leading the No. 13-ranked ETSU men to a ninth place standing following the first day of play in this highly competitive 15-team field....


Men's Golf

Davies earns third straight semifinalist nod for Ben Hogan Award

NORMAN, Okla. (April 6, 2007) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) continues to put his name in prestigious company. Colonial Country Club and The Friends of Golf (FOG) in cooperation with the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), has announced the 10 semifinalists for the 2007 The Ben Hogan Award. The most prestigious award in men's college golf, The Hogan is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or junior college golfer taking into account all collegiate and amateur competitions during the last 12 months....


Men's Golf

Davies earns A-Sun monthly honor for record eighth time

MACON, Ga. (April 5, 2007) - After earning medalist honors in both events he participated in and capturing the nation's No. 1 ranking, ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named the Atlantic Sun's Golfer of the Month for March, league officials announced Thursday....


Men's Golf

Davies named SGA National Amateur of the Month

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 2, 2007) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been selected as the Southern Golf Association's National Amateur of the Month for March, kicking off the fourth year for the March-through-October award. Davies was a near-unanimous pick by the selection panel after scoring back-to-back individual titles during the month....


Men's Golf

Bucs finish sixth at Administaff ASU Invitational

EVANS, Ga. (April 1, 2007) - The 13th-ranked ETSU men's golf team waited until the final day of the Administaff ASU Invitational to showcase its best play by firing a 10-under 278, en route to a sixth place finish at the Champions Retreat Golf Club on Sunday afternoon....


Men's Golf

Shaw's second round 69 leads ETSU Saturday at Administaff ASU Invitational

EVANS, Ga. (March 31, 2007) - Junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired a 3-under-69 to lead the ETSU men's golf team on Saturday at the Administaff ASU Invitational hosted by Augusta State at the Championships Retreat Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Bucs currently tied for seventh after round one of the Administaff ASU Invitational

EVANS, Ga. (March 30, 2007) - The 13th ranked ETSU men's golf team is currently tied with South Carolina-Aiken for seventh place after completing the first round at the Administaff ASU Invitational hosted by Augusta State at the Champions Retreat Golf Club....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies moves to No. 1, Bucs currently 13th in nation

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2007) - On the strength of back-to-back tournament victories in the last two weeks, ETSU senior and two-time, first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Brigdend, Wales) has moved to No. 1 in the Golfweek/Sagarin individual national rankings. Meanwhile, Davies and the Bucs have moved to No. 13 in the national team rankings....


Men's Golf

Davies does it again, wins 10th career individual title at Hackler Invitational

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (March 12, 2007) - While he posted 17 pars and just one birdie during the third and final round, his 1-under-par 71 was still enough for ETSU senior and two-time first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) to capture a record 10th individual championship Monday at the General Hackler Invitational hosted by Coastal Carolina at the TPC of Myrtle Beach....


Men's Golf

Davies breaks course record with 65, currently tied for lead

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (March 11, 2007) - Firing a course record 65 in the second round, ETSU senior and the nation's No. 6 ranked player Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) is currently tied for the individual lead following Sunday's first and second round action in the General Jim Hackler Championship hosted by Coastal Carolina at the TPC of Myrtle Beach. For the day, Davies finished at 9-under and is tied for the lead with Southern California's Tom Glissmeyer....


Men's Golf

Bucs' Power earns A-Sun Golfer of the Month for February

MACON, Ga. (March 8, 2007) - By posting three consecutive rounds in the 60s at the PING Arizona Intercollegiate last month, ETSU freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) was named the February Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Month on Thursday....


Men's Golf

Davies captures ninth career event; becomes repeat winner at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 6, 2007) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) used a round highlighted by five birdies to post a score of 3-under 69 and capture his second Seminole Intercollegiate individual title Tuesday during third and final round play at the Golden Eagle Country Club. Davies, who won this same tournament as a sophomore, now owns nine career collegiate titles, which stands as the ETSU all-time record for tournament victories by an individual. ...


Men's Golf

Davies moves into lead at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 5, 2007) - Posting a 4-under-par 68, ETSU senior and the nation's seventh-ranked player Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) jumped into the top spot on the individual leaderboard Monday after second round play in the Seminole Intercollegiate hosted by Florida State at the Golden Eagle Country Club. ...


Men's Golf

Bucs' Power currently third at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 4, 2007) - Freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) fired a 2-under-par 70 to lead the ETSU men's golf team on the first day of play Sunday at the Seminole Intercollegiate hosted by Florida State at the Golden Eagle Country Club. ...


Men's Golf

Davies finishes tied for third, Bucs end with strong showing

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Feb. 27, 2007) - Firing an even-par 72 on the final day of the Westin Rio Mar Puerto Rico Collegiate Classic, ETSU senior and the nation's seventh-ranked player Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) finished the event tied for third at 6-under for the tournament, helping lead the ETSU men's golf team to a highly respectable fifth-place finish in a competitive field Tuesday at the Rio Mar Country Club....


Men's Golf

Bucs stumble, but still in contention at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Feb. 26, 2007) - The ETSU men's golf team was not able to replicate its dominating first round performance during the second day of the Westin Rio Mar Puerto Rico Collegiate Classic, but the Buccaneers will still be within striking distance of winning a tournament title when Tuesday's third and final round commences tomorrow at the Rio Mar Country Club....


Men's Golf

Bucs post remarkable 273, lead at highly competitive Puerto Rico Collegiate Classic

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Feb. 25, 2007) - Right at home in the Caribbean, the ETSU Buccaneers fired a shot across the bow of the nation's top collegiate golf teams, posting the second best single round team score in school history with a 15-under-par 273 in the first round of the Westin Rio Mar Puerto Rico Collegiate Classic, and taking a six-stroke lead over 5th-ranked Georgia following first round play Sunday at the Rio Mar Country Club....


Men's Golf

Golfweek's Balicki gives nod to Davies as pick for POTY

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2007) - When Golfweek made its spring predictions for the 2007 men's golf season late last week, veteran writer Ron Balicki chose ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) as his pick to win national player of the year....


Men's Golf

Power goes low as Bucs post eight sub-70 rounds at PING event

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2007) - Despite playing in his first collegiate tournament of the spring season, ETSU freshman golfer Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) wasted little time turning heads and proving he belonged at the PING Arizona Intercollegiate....


Men's Golf

Power leads Bucs during first day at PING Arizona Intercollegiate

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 29, 2007) - Freshman Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) fired a 69 and 68 in the first two rounds of the PING Arizona Intercollegiate, finishing at 5-under-par and tied for 10th on the individual leaderboard as the ETSU men's golf team opened its spring schedule Monday at the Arizona National Golf Club....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf returns to action Monday in Arizona

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2007) - When the ETSU men's golf team completed play last spring with a 21st finish at the NCAA Championships in Sunriver, Ore., the anticipation for the 2006-07 season began to grow immediately. Beginning Monday at the Ping Arizona Intercollegiate in Tucson, Ariz., the Bucs will begin their spring schedule and continue their quest for national prominence....


Men's Golf

Davies wins record sixth A-Sun Golfer of the Month honor

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2006) - ETSU senior and two-time All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) used an outstanding performance against the top collegiate golfers in the country to propel himself to an Atlantic Sun Conference's November Golfer of the Month honor. It is a record sixth such honor for Davies. ...


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw named to 2007 GB&I Walker Cup Squad

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2006) - According to Golfweek.com, ETSU golfers Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) have been named to the 2007 Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup squad from which the final Walker Cup team will be selected in August. The Walker Cup team will take on the United States at Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland Sept. 8-9....


Men's Golf

Former Bucs Nolan, Riddering earn Nationwide Tour cards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2006) - Former ETSU golfers Keith Nolan and Adam Riddering finished one of the most grueling events in all of professional sports earlier this week, earning their cards on the Nationwide Tour thanks to their efforts at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament at the PGA West's Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif....


Men's Golf

Davies finishes fourth again at Western Refining Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 21, 2006) - ETSU senior and two-time All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) finished with three consecutive rounds in the 60s to place tied for fourth at 8-under par Tuesday in the 32nd Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic. Davies, who posted scores of 68-69-68=205 in the two-day event, finished fourth in the same tournament last season, which is played at the Par-71, 6,837-yard El Paso Country Club....


Men's Golf

Davies in fourth after two rounds at the Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 20, 2006) - Senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired consecutive rounds under par, and sits in a tie four fourth place following the first day of competition at the 32nd Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic....


Men's Golf

Davies named A-Sun Golfer of the Month for October

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2006) - ETSU senior and back-to-back, first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Golfer of the Month for October after posting a string of impressive results against some of the nation's top golfers. It is the fifth time Davies, the 2006 A-Sun Player of the Year, has been honored with a monthly award from the conference....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf earns first Top 10 ranking of the year, move up to No. 8 in Golfstat computer rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2006) - Bolstered by an impressive performance in the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges to close out its fall season, the ETSU men's golf team has earned a Top 10 ranking for the first time this season....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf ranked 11th, Davies 5th in Golfweek rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2006) - With a strong showing at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges earlier this month, both the ETSU men's golf team and specifically senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) made significant moves in the rankings released Monday by Golfweek/Sagarin....


Men's Golf

Both Davies, Shaw finish strong at World Amateur Team Championship

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Oct. 29, 2006) - ETSU senior and two-time, first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired his second-straight sub-par round with a 1-under 71 Sunday in the final round of the World Amateur Team Championships at the Stellenbosch Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Davies posts impressive 64; helps Welsh team to tie for second

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Oct. 27, 2006) - Watch out for the boys from Wales. ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired an 8-under-par 64 and his Welsh teammate Nigel Edwards posted a 4-under 68 to move their team into a tie for second place with the United States following third round play Saturday in the World Amatuer Team Championship at the Stellenbosch Golf Club. Entering Sunday's fourth and final round, both the Welsh and United States (13-under) trail the Netherlands (15-under) by two strokes. ...


Men's Golf

Shaw fires 69 in second round at World Amateur Championship

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Oct. 27, 2006) - ETSU junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired an impressive 3-under-par 69 in Friday's second round to finish at 2-under-par for the event and keep his Ireland team in contention at the World Amateur Team Championships....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies selected to Ben Hogan Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2006) - ETSU senior and two-time, first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) was named Thursday to the Ben Hogan Award Watch List for the 2006-07 season....


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw play well in first round at World Amateur Championship

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Oct. 26, 2006) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fared well during first round play Thursday in the World Amateur Team Championships at the Stellenbosch Golf Club....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golfers set to play in World Amateur Team Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2006) - When the best amateur players from around the world gather to compete for the World Amateur Team Championships this week in South Africa, the ETSU men's golf team will be well represented. Current ETSU standouts Rhys Davies (Brigend, Wales) and Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) will represent their respective home countries in the prestigious event, which begins Thursday....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies wins again at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate; Bucs finish second to Tennessee in team competition

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2006) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) captured his second straight individual championship in the ninth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges on Sunday. However, for the two-time, first-team All-American, it was still a bittersweet day....


Men's Golf

Davies, ETSU lead after first day at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2006) - With high winds and tough scoring conditions, teams at the ninth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges were faced with a battle of attrition during Saturday's opening day....


Men's Golf

Ninth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges again boasts strong field, including nation's No. 1 team

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2006) - With teams preparing for Friday's practice rounds and play set to begin on Saturday, the ninth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges is primed for another showcase of the nation's top collegiate golf talent this weekend - including No. 1-ranked Alabama....


Men's Golf

Bucs fire four rounds in the 60s to finish strong at Jerry Pate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 10, 2006) - The ETSU men's golf team fired its lowest round of the year and one of the best in program history, as the 13th-ranked Bucs posted four rounds in the 60s and finished the third round with a team score of 272 to rally for a sixth-place finish in the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Tuesday at the Old Overton Course....


Men's Golf

Davies impressive during first day of Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 9, 2006) - ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) enjoyed his best round of the young 2006-07 golf season on Monday afternoon, firing a second round 65 to go with his first round 69 in the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate at the Old Overton Club....


Men's Golf

Ninth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges will boast impressive field once again

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2006) - In its previous eight years, the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges has hosted some of the best teams and individual players in college golf. Once again in 2006, the field will be strong....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf atop national polls/rankings once again

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2006) - The first polls and rankings of the 2006-07 season are starting to be released, and once again this year, the ETSU men's golf team is at the top of the national lists....


Men's Golf

Bucs save best for last, finish 8th at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Sept. 17, 2006) - Leaving its best for last, the ETSU men's golf team posted a 281 during Sunday's third and final round at the Carpet Capital Collegiate. Thanks in part to an impressive 5-under-par 67 from senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and a third-straight sub-70 round from junior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland), the day's efforts resulted in an eighth-place showing for the Buccaneers against one of the toughest 18-team fields in college golf....


Men's Golf

Davies, Shaw lead way for Bucs during second round at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2006) - Senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a 2-under-par 70 and sophomore Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) continued his steady play with a 1-under 71, as the ETSU men's golf team finished 11th on the team leaderboard following second round play Saturday in the Carpet Capital Collegiate....


Men's Golf

Sophomore Findlay leads Bucs on first day at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2006) - Sophomore Jordan Findlay (Fraserburgh, Scotland) fired a 3-under-par 69 to lead the ETSU men's golf team to a ninth-place standing after round one of the Carpet Capital Collegiate Friday at the Farm Golf Club. This weekend's event marks the opening tournament of the 2006-'07 season for the Bucs....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golfers named to World Amateur

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2006) - When the best amateur players from around the world gather to compete for the World Amateur Championships next month in South Africa, the ETSU men's golf team will be well represented. Current ETSU standouts Rhys Davies (Brigend, Wales) and Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) will represent their respective home countries in the prestigious event....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf enters first event of fall season as one of nation's top-ranked teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2006) - With the fall season set to open Friday at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, the ETSU men's golf team once again sees its name near the top of the nation's most respected preseason rankings....


Men's Golf

Davies earns spot in match play competition, but falls in first round of U.S. Amateur

CHASKA, Minn. (Aug. 23, 2006) - After posting a pair of 73s on Tuesday to qualify for the start of match play Wednesday at the U.S. Amateur, ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) could not overcome the torrid start of his opponent Antti Ahokas at the Hazeltine National Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Davies wins prestigious amateur title at Scratch Players Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 19, 2006) - Earlier this week, ETSU senior Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) won the 2006 Scratch Players Championship with a chip-in birdie on the fourth playoff hole at the Somerby Golf Club in Byron, Minn....