2023-24 Tartan Men's Golf News

Xu Named UAA Golfer of the Week for the Third Time
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
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
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).

Tartans Continue to Hold Lead After Second Round of The Visit Florence Intercollegiate
Tartans Continue to Hold Lead After Second Round of The Visit Florence Intercollegiate

April 15, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in the second round of the 54-hole The Visit Florence Intercollegiate on Monday and carded a round of 287. The Tartans hold the top spot on the leaderboard in the 12-team field with a 36-hole score of 572 (285-287).

Tartans Open The Visit Florence Intercollegiate with a Three-Under Par to Lead the Field
Tartans Open The Visit Florence Intercollegiate with a Three-Under Par to Lead the Field

April 14, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team opened play at The Visit Florence Intercollegiate on Sunday. Following the first 18 holes of the 54-hole event, the Tartans lead the 12-team field after carding a three-under par 285.

Xu Garners Second Straight UAA Golfer of the Week Honor
Xu Garners Second Straight UAA Golfer of the Week Honor

March 26, 2024

For the second consecutive week, 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 garners the accolade following his performance in the 54-hole Jekyll Island Collegiate played at King and Prince Golf Course in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Tartans Place Second at Jekyll Island Collegiate
Tartans Place Second at Jekyll Island Collegiate

March 24, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team ended the 54-hole Jekyll Island Collegiate Sunday with a final round score of 299. For the second straight year, the Tartans finished second in a field of 30 teams after having a 54-hole score of 875 (297-279-299).

Tartans Open Play at Jekyll Island Collegiate
Tartans Open Play at Jekyll Island Collegiate

March 22, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in the first round of the Jekyll Collegiate Invitational on Friday. The Tartans carded a team score 297 to open play at the 54-hole event and currently are tied for 10th in a field of 30 teams.

Xu and Chan Named UAA Athlete of the Week
Xu and Chan Named UAA Athlete of the Week

March 19, 2024

Senior Brian Xu and junior Justin Chan of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team were named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week following their performance at the Tiger Invitational hosted by Hampden-Sydney College at the Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Tartans Place Third at Tiger Invitational; ‘B’ Team Wins Hampden-Sydney Invite
Tartans Place Third at Tiger Invitational; ‘B’ Team Wins Hampden-Sydney Invite

March 11, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team ended play on Monday at the 36-hole Tiger Invitational hosted by Hampden-Sydney College at the Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Tartans carded a 301 and finished third in the 18-team field with a 591 (290-301).

Tartans in Second After Opening Round of Tiger Invitational; ‘B’ Team Leads Hampden-Sydney Invite
Tartans in Second After Opening Round of Tiger Invitational; ‘B’ Team Leads Hampden-Sydney Invite

March 10, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in the opening round on Sunday of the 36-hole Tiger Invitational hosted by Hampden-Sydney College at the Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Tartans carded a 290 and currently are in second in the 18-team field.

Tartans Open Spring at Savannah Invitational; Zhang Ties School Record for Lowest Round Shooting a Seven Under in Round Two
Tartans Open Spring at Savannah Invitational; Zhang Ties School Record for Lowest Round Shooting a Seven Under in Round Two

March 05, 2024

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed in The Savannah Invitational hosted by Berry College on Monday and Tuesday. The 54-hole event was played at The Club at Savannah Harbor Golf Course. Sophomore David Zhang tied the school record for the lowest individual round in the program's history with a seven-under par 65 during the second round of play. The Tartans placed seventh after carding rounds of 289, 285 and 294 for an 868.

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Tartans Impress Once Again in Classroom During Fall Semester

January 16, 2024

The fall athletics season was highlighted by four team NCAA appearances, three University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships, and a football bowl victory, but the Tartans also continued their dominance in the classroom. Academically, 137 student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) with nearly 65 percent earning a 3.50 GPA or better.

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Department Honors Top Academic Athletes at Annual Celebration

December 14, 2023

In its 10th year celebrating academic and athletic achievement, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Athletics welcomed faculty and staff to the annual Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Celebration to honor 35 of the highest-achieving juniors and seniors across all colleges and athletics teams on Wednesday. The celebration is always held on Reading Day during finals week.

Chan Garners Second UAA Athlete of the Week Honor
Chan Garners Second UAA Athlete of the Week Honor

November 07, 2023

For the second time this fall season, junior Justin Chan of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s golf team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week following his performance in leading the Tartans to a second place showing at the NCAA Preview held at the Boulder Creek Golf Club on Desert Hawk-Coyote Run in Boulder City, Neveda.

Tartans Place Second at NCAA Preview
Tartans Place Second at NCAA Preview

October 31, 2023

The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team concluded play at the 54-hole NCAA Preview Tuesday at the Boulder Creek Golf Club on Desert Hawk-Coyote Run - 3 in Boulder City, Neveda. The Cardinal and Gray carded a 286 for the final round and placed tied for second with a 875 (303-286-286).