MCPHERSON, Kan. – Northwestern Oklahoma State’s golf teams got there fall season underway at the Central Christian Invitation at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson, Kansas. Both the Ranger men and women competed.

On the men’s side, Northwestern finished in sixth place as a team, just three strokes shy of fifth place. Individually, Matt Lee finished second after he lost a scorecard playoff. He shot a 76-69—145 on the day. Byant Briggs followed with a pair of 76’s for a 152 total. Not far behind was Ty Brilley with a 79-76—155. Jay Lee fired a 88-75—163, while Matt Kirk and Brent Anderson recorded a 178 and 181 respectively.

Northwestern’s women had four golfer’s compete in the field of 12. Cari Hall won medalist honors with a 78-86—164, while Linda Ladd finished third after shooting an 86-84—170. Meghan Carey carded a 100-105—205 and Emily Beard ended with a 108-111—219.

Both the men’s and women’s teams will be back in action on October 6-7 when they play in the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Invitational at Sunset Hills Golf Course in Guymon.

NORTHWESTERN MEN INDIVIDUAL SCORES

Finish  Player                          Rnd. 1  Rnd.2   Total
2.         Matt Lee                      76         69     145
N/A       Bryant Briggs                76         76     152
N/A       Ty Brilley                      79         76     155
N/A       Jay Lee                        88         75     163
N/A       Matt Kirk                      93         85     178
N/A       Brent Anderson              92         89     181

MEN’S TEAM SCORES

Finish  Team                                       Rnd. 1  Rnd.2   Total
1.         Bethel College                           301       297       598
2.         Mid-America Christian (A)            303       309       612
3.         Pratt Community College             315       299       614
4.         Seminole State College               305       310       615
5.         SCU                                        316       310       626
6.         Northwestern Okla. St. Univ.       323       306       629
7.         John Brown (Ark.)                      326       318       644
8.         Central Christian                        314       336       650
9.         Mid-America Christian (B)            325       337       662
10.        Kansas Wesleyan                       337       330       667
11.        Rhema Bible                              348       368       716

NORTHWESTERN WOMEN INDIVIDUAL SCORES (Field of 12 golfers)

Finish  Player                          Rnd. 1  Rnd.2   Total
1.         Cari Hall                        78         86    164
3.         Linda Ladd                     86         84    170
8.         Meghan Carey               100       105    205
11.        Emily Beard                  108       111    219

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s men’s and women’s golf coach, Mike Hood, announced the addition of Emilee Beard of Alva for the 2008-09 season. Beard recently signed a letter of intent to play for the women’s team. 

Beard, who will graduate from Alva High School in May, played prep golf under Alva High School Principal and Golf Coach Steve Parkhurst. A three-sport athlete for the Goldbugs, Beard played softball and basketball in addition to golf.

Emilee was a state qualifier for golf during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. She was also on the Goldbug basketball team that was district champions from 2004-07.

Beard is a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Camp.

Emilee’s parents are David and Rinda Beard of Alva.