2008 Woodie Awards
Golf team begins season at West Texas Charles Coody
Nathan MacDonald, Sports Writer
Issue date: 9/7/07 Section: Sports
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The ACU golf team went to the NCAA Division II National Championship in Allendale, Mich., this summer and rose from the one of the lowest ranked teams at the tournament to finishing eighth overall. This year, the Wildcats are ready for more.
Head coach Mike Campbell said he was happy with how the golf team's season turned out last year, and ACU will open its 2007-08 season at the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate at Diamondback golf course in Abilene.
"All season your focused on winning the National Championship, but looking back, we finished eighth, and we were one of the top 10 teams in the nation so we're pretty pleased," Campbell said.
Last year, the golf team had the talent to make another appearance at the national level again this year.
"We have good depth," Campbell said. "We have six or seven players who could take one of the top five spots."
With three seniors and three juniors returning this season, Campbell said he believes the team's experience is its advantage.
"I like our experience," Campbell said. "This is the first time we've had this kind of senior leadership since I've been coaching here at ACU."
ACU added four new freshmen to the roster this year: Chris Hendrickson from Kerrville, Jimmie Jackson from Lago Vista, Jeff Warr from Abilene and Charles Levitte from Couchey, France. While Campbell was excited about the new additions, he said he
was especially excited about Charles Levitte.
"I'm excited about his future here at ACU, and he has a lot to
contribute to this team."
According to the Golf World/NIKE Golf Coaches Poll pre-season rankings, the Wildcats are ranked No. 11 in the nation, which makes the top ranked team in the Lone Star Conference.
The Wildcats won the Charles Cooley tournament last year, and ACU golfer Curtis Harris won the top individual spot. Eighteen teams will compete at this tournament, mostly schools from the
Heartland Conference and the LSC. In addition to ACU, three of the teams are nationally ranked: No. 15 Central Oklahoma, No. 16 St. Edwards and No. 17 Cameron.
While Campbell is excited about the season and going back to the nationals, he said he is taking it one step at a time.
"Our ultimate goal is to get to nationals, but it's a long ways away so we know we have a lot of work ahead of us but we are ready to start the journey," Campbell said.
E-mail MacDonald at: optimist@acu.edu
Head coach Mike Campbell said he was happy with how the golf team's season turned out last year, and ACU will open its 2007-08 season at the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate at Diamondback golf course in Abilene.
"All season your focused on winning the National Championship, but looking back, we finished eighth, and we were one of the top 10 teams in the nation so we're pretty pleased," Campbell said.
Last year, the golf team had the talent to make another appearance at the national level again this year.
"We have good depth," Campbell said. "We have six or seven players who could take one of the top five spots."
With three seniors and three juniors returning this season, Campbell said he believes the team's experience is its advantage.
"I like our experience," Campbell said. "This is the first time we've had this kind of senior leadership since I've been coaching here at ACU."
ACU added four new freshmen to the roster this year: Chris Hendrickson from Kerrville, Jimmie Jackson from Lago Vista, Jeff Warr from Abilene and Charles Levitte from Couchey, France. While Campbell was excited about the new additions, he said he
was especially excited about Charles Levitte.
"I'm excited about his future here at ACU, and he has a lot to
contribute to this team."
According to the Golf World/NIKE Golf Coaches Poll pre-season rankings, the Wildcats are ranked No. 11 in the nation, which makes the top ranked team in the Lone Star Conference.
The Wildcats won the Charles Cooley tournament last year, and ACU golfer Curtis Harris won the top individual spot. Eighteen teams will compete at this tournament, mostly schools from the
Heartland Conference and the LSC. In addition to ACU, three of the teams are nationally ranked: No. 15 Central Oklahoma, No. 16 St. Edwards and No. 17 Cameron.
While Campbell is excited about the season and going back to the nationals, he said he is taking it one step at a time.
"Our ultimate goal is to get to nationals, but it's a long ways away so we know we have a lot of work ahead of us but we are ready to start the journey," Campbell said.
E-mail MacDonald at: optimist@acu.edu
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