2023-24 Tartan Men's Golf News
Zhang Named Academic All-America
July 17, 2024
Sophomore David Zhang of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team was named to the 2024 Academic All-America Women's At-Large Team selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Zhang found a spot on the second team and is one of three sophomores to be named for Division III out of 45 student athletes honored among the three teams. Zhang also becomes the programs first honoree since 2021 and seventh overall.
Tartans Place 14 on Cross Country/Track and At-Large Academic All-District Teams
June 27, 2024
Fourteen Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes from the cross country, track and field, and golf teams were named to a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for Division III, nominated by members of CSC. College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) rebranded to CSC in the summer of 2022.
Three Tartans Named 2024 PING All-America
June 10, 2024
Three 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). Junior Justin Chan was named to the first team while senior Brian Xu and sophomore David Zhang landed a spot on the second team.
Men's Golf Finishes National Runner-Up at 2024 NCAA Championships
May 17, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team finished the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on Friday as the national runner-up. The Tartans carded a team score of five-under par 283 on the final day and had a 72-hole score of 20-under par 1,132 (282-287-280-283).
Tartans Sit Atop Leaderboard; Hold One-Stroke Lead Heading into Final Round of 2024 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship
May 16, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team carded an eight-under par 280 in the third round of the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on Thursday in Boulder City, Nevada. The Tartans have a 54-hole score of 15-under par 849 (282-287-280) and currently hole a one-stroke lead in a field of 43 teams heading into the final round of play.
Four Men’s Golfers Named PING All-Region
May 16, 2024
Four 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). Senior Brian Xu, junior Justin Chan, sophomore David Zhang and freshman Ryan Dannegger were named to the 2024 PING Region 5 team.
Rodgers Named Finalist for 2024 NCAA Division III Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award
May 15, 2024
Carnegie Melon University head men’s golf coach Dan Rodgers has been named a finalist for the 2024 Division III Dave Williams Award presented by Golf Pride Grips as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). This marks the second straight year that Rodgers has been named a finalist.
Tartans Make Cut at 2024 NCAA Championship
May 15, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on Wednesday in Boulder City, Nevada. The Tartans carded a one-under par 287 at the Boulder Creek Golf Club and have a 36-hole score of 569 (282-287) which places the Cardinal and Gray fourth in a field of 43 teams which 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.
Dannegger Named UAA Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year; Three Others Honored
May 14, 2024
Freshman Ryan Dannegger 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. Senior Brian Xu, junior Justin Chan and sophomore David Zhang also received recognition by the coaches as First Team All-UAA selections.
Chan Named Finalist for Jack Nicklaus Award
May 14, 2024
Junior Justin Chan of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team has been named by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as a finalist for the NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award. The Nicklaus Award recognizes the top players at the Division I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
Tartans Open Play at 2024 NCAA Championship
May 14, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team opened play at the first round of the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on Tuesday in Boulder City, Nevada. The Tartans played their opening round on the Legacy Golf Club course while carding a six-under par 282 and are currently tied for sixth. The Tartans tied for the best team score at the Legacy Golf Club on Tuesday with every team ahead of them playing at the Boulder Creek Golf Club.
78 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Spring Academic Honors
May 10, 2024
A total of 78 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the spring sports teams, as announced by the Association on May 9.
Men’s Golf Looks to Defend Title at NCAA Championships
May 06, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championships. The championships will be held May 14-17 at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Neveda, on the Desert Hawk-Coyote Run Golf Courses. The University of Nevada and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will be hosting the four-day event.
Xu Named UAA Golfer of the Week for the Third Time
April 23, 2024
For the third time this season, senior Brian Xu of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week. This week, Xu received the accolade following his performance in the 54-hole The Visit Florence Intercollegiate.
CMU Student-Athlete of the Week
April 22, 2024
Senior men's golf student-athlete Brian Xu has been named the Carnegie Mellon Student-Athlete of the Week for Apr. 15 - Apr. 21.
Tartans Win The Visit Florence Intercollegiate; Xu Aces Hole 13
April 16, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team won The Visit Florence Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon. The 54-hole event was played at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals. The Tartans carded a seven-under par 281 on Tuesday and ended with an 853 (285-287-281).