Golf

KU-MU rivalry spices championship match

It's not called a war any more, and perhaps the most heated aspect of today's Kansas Golf Assn. Four-Ball championship round could be the afternoon swelter at Alvamar Golf Course.But with golfers from Kansas University going against a pair of rival Missouri Tigers, there can't help but be a ...

KU golfer Martens advances to KGA Four-Ball quarterfinals

Kansas University golfer Barrett Martens and teammate Missouri's Trent Twaddle advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kansas Golf Assn. Four-Ball's tournament at Alvamar Golf Course. Martens and Twaddle defeated Missouri's Chris Mabry and John Kelly in 20 holes Thursday.

From Futures to KU

Ask anyone who ever has played a round of golf -- competitively or recreationally -- and that person can tell you how frustrating and unnerving the game can be.For an expert opinion, talk to Kansas University women's golf coach Erin O'Neil, a veteran of the LPGA Futures Tour. This week, the ...

K-State golfer wins playoff with chip-in

Deadlocked in a three-way tie and headed to a sudden-death playoff after 18 holes, Kansas State University golfer Sarah Heffel knew she would win.She even hit the shot of the day to prove it, winning Sunday's qualifying round at Eagle Bend Golf Course and earning a berth in the Lawrence Futures ...

Ex-KU golfer Shelton recapturing amateur magic

Olathe ? The last time Tyler Shelton held amateur playing status was in 1995 at the Kansas Amateur, the same year he graduated from Kansas University.Almost a decade later, little has changed. Shelton is back at the Amateur, this time the 94th annual edition at Shadow Glen Golf Club. And, ...

Self’s sand shot saves day

PARKVILLE, MO. ? His legs wobbly as he stood over his first tee shot Tuesday at the Bayer Advantage Skins Game, Bill Self asked a higher power for help."Oh Lord, please one time," Self, Kansas University's admittedly nervous basketball coach, said seconds before smashing a deep, 280-yard drive ...

KU golfers roll into final

Old-school and new-school golfers from Kansas University will clash today in the finals of the Kansas Golf Assn. Fourball Championship.Former Jayhawks Jay Hepler and Tyler Shelton will tee off at 7:30 a.m. against current KU golfers Kevin Ward and Gary Woodland for the tournament title.Hepler ...

Past, present Jayhawks advance to quarterfinals

As Kevin Ward and Gary Woodland led a trio of golf carts from the 17th green to the clubhouse Thursday afternoon at Alvamar, it was quite obvious the Kansas University golfers had won their match and advanced to today's quarterfinals of the Kansas Golf Assn. Fourball Championships.The three ...