2022-23 Tartan Men's Golf News
Scavone and Xu Named All-America Scholars; Team Earns 12th Straight Academic Honor
August 10, 2023
Two members of the Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team, graduate student Henry Scavone and junior Brian Xu, have been named Division III All-America Scholars as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) for their play on the course and in the classroom. This marks Xu’s second straight honor.
Four Tartans Named 2023 PING All-America
June 20, 2023
For the first time in program history, four Carnegie Mellon University men's golfers have been named to the Division III PING All-American Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Freshman David Zhang was named to the second team while graduate student Henry Scavone, junior Brian Xu and sophomore Justin Chan received honorable mention status.
Men’s Golf Travels to White House for College Athlete Day
June 13, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team took part in the first-ever College Athlete Day celebration in the nation's capital on Monday.
Rodgers Named 2023 NCAA Division III Dave Williams National Coach of the Year
June 07, 2023
Dan Rodgers, head coach of the Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team, has been named the 2023 Division III Dave Williams National Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Wednesday.
Tartans Place 15 on Golf and Cross Country and Track and Field Academic All-District Teams
June 01, 2023
Fifteen Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for Division III, nominated by members of CSC, for the golf and cross country and track and field seasons. College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) rebranded to CSC in the summer of 2022.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Men’s Golf Wins the First NCAA Team Title in CMU Athletics History
May 19, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team made history on Friday afternoon, winning the first NCAA Division III Championship in university history. The Tartans turned in a remarkable final round (-9) to finish play at the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships in Nicholasville, Kentucky with a 72-hole score of one-under par 1,151 (292-285-295-279) to become national champions!
Tartans Fifth Heading into Last Round of 2023 NCAA Championship
May 18, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed carded a 294 in the third round of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships on Thursday in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Tartans have a 54-hole score of 872 (292-285-295) and are tied for fourth in a field of 43 teams heading into the final round of play.
Rodgers Named Finalists for 2023 NCAA Division III Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award
May 17, 2023
Carnegie Melon University head men’s golf coach Dan Rodgers has been named a finalist for the 2023 Division III Dave Williams Award presented by Golf Pride Grips as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
Tartans Make Cut at 2023 NCAA Championship; Tied for Third
May 17, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships on Wednesday in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Tartans carded a three-under par 285 on the Keene Run Course at the Keene Trace Golf Club and have a 36-hole score of 577 (292-285) which places them tied for third in a field of 43 teams and advances them to rounds three and four of the championship. Following play on Wednesday, the field was cut to the top 18 teams and the top six individuals not on one of those teams.
Five Men’s Golfers Named PING All-Region
May 16, 2023
Five Carnegie Mellon University men's golfers have been recognized for their play on the course this season by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) at its annual awards dinner on Monday in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Graduate student Henry Scavone, junior Brian Xu, sophomore Justin Chan along with freshmen Andrew Wang and David Zhang were named to the 2023 PING Region 5 team.
Tartans Open Play at 2023 NCAA Championship
May 16, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team opened play at the first round of the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships on Tuesday in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Tartans played their opening round on the Champion Trace Course at the Keene Trace Golf Club while carding a 292 and are currently tied for 10th.
Zhang Named UAA Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year; Scavone and Xu Named to All-UAA Squad
May 10, 2023
Freshman David Zhang of the Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team has been named University Athletic Association (UAA) Rookie of the Year, as voted on by the association coaches. Zhang, also a first-team selection, is joined by graduate Henry Scavone on the first team and junior Brian Xu who garnered second team accolades.
Will Knauth, a 2022 CMU Graduate, Making His First PGA TOUR Start This Week at the AT&T Byron Nelson
May 10, 2023
Knauth is in the field at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship on a sponsor exemption after winning the 2022 Byron Nelson Award, given to a graduating senior for his achievement in the classroom, on the course and in the community. A former Carnegie Mellon standout, Knauth is the first D-III athlete to win the award since 2008 and beat out highly ranked Division I amateurs Cole Hammer and Trent Phillips.
Carnegie Mellon Men’s Golf Heading to NCAA Championships
May 08, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team has been selected to compete in the 2023 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championships. The championships will be held May 16-19 at the Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on the Champion Trace Course and the Keene Run Golf Course. Transylvania University will be hosting the four-day event.
86 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Spring Academic Honors
May 04, 2023
A total of 86 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the winter sports teams, as announced by the Association on May 4.
Scavone Receives UAA Accolade
April 25, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University graduate student Henry Scavone was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate April 17-18.