Faulkner ends season at Regionals
April 28, 2008
Carroll signs with Faulkner’s golf team
Men's golf coach Ed Donahoo congratulates Josh Carroll after the signing
April 2, 2008
Faulkner University has signed Josh Carroll of Montgomery to a golf scholarship. Faulkner coach Ed Donahoo met with Corroll, who was accompanied by his parents – Jody and Janet – and sisters – Hannah and Bethany – for the signing this afternoon at the university.
Carroll signs his scholarship at Faulkner University
Donahoo, a former ACA coach, has known Carroll since he was young and has watched him play recently at Arrowhead Country Club, which is Faulkner's home course.
Carroll attended Alabama Christian Academy until his sophomore year when he made the transition to home schooling so he could devote more time to practicing golf. He has played on the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour since 2006 and also competes in the Alabama Junior Golf Organization. Carroll won five tournaments with the AJGO in 2007 including the championship in August.
"Josh is dedicated to the game," said Donahoo. "He’s done well and has a lot of potential."
Carroll and his family during the signing in the Freeman-Harrison Student Multiplex
Men’s golf team finishes strong in Geico Tournament
March 23, 2008
Faulkner’s men’s golf team traveled to Savannah, Ga., for the Geico Intercollegiate Tournament hosted by Ohio Wesleyan College. The tournament ran from March 13-15 at Hunters Golf Club. Play consisted of three rounds and included 16 teams, representing 12 states, and 105 players. After a tough opening day the Eagles rebounded with the lowest score in the third round giving them an eighth place finish overall.
Day one proved exhausting for the athletes as all 105 golfers tried to complete the required 36 holes. Continuous delays plagued the tournament and the first two rounds stretched over 12 straight hours.
Faulkner finished day one with a first round score of 312 followed by a second round 317. The Eagles found themselves in 11th place heading into day two. Ryan Cantrell posted and excellent first round score of 74, catapulting him to a 10th place finish out of 105 players.
The Eagles delivered one of their best performances of the year in the final round by boasting a combined score of 296. The result was good enough for a first place finish that round and strong enough push the Eagles three spots to an eighth place finish overall.
Ryan Cantrell closed with a 72 in the final round and finished 19th out of the 105 golfers overall. Moragn Driskell fell just a stroke behind with a 73 that round and Adam Easterling closed with a 74. Mike Watts posted a score of 77.
Ohio Wesleyan won the tournament with a total score of 899. Faulkner ended with a score of 925.
Faulkner will visit the Robert Trent Jones course in Florence, Ala., on March 30 through April 1. The team will compete in the University of North Alabama Classic.
Eagles take fourth place in Montevallo tournament
March 12, 2008
Montgomery, Ala. – Faulkner University competed in the Buffalo Wild Wings Classic from March 9-11. The tournament was hosted by the University of Montevallo and was held at the Timberline Golf Course in Calera, Ala. The Eagles struggled a bit on day one but held a strong finish in the second round and finished fourth in the six-team tournament.
The Eagles finished play on a beautiful Monday afternoon with a team score of 310 which placed them in fourth position. Ryan Cantrell led the team with a first round score of 74. The team improved on day two with a team score of 301. Cantrell lead the team once again with a par score of 72. Day two’s performance gave the team a total score of 611 and locked the Eagles into a fourth place tie. The University of West Georgia took top honors at the tournament.
Ryan Easterling had an outstanding finish as an individual in the Classic. Easterling had a first round score of 72 followed by 73 on day two. The results earned him all-tournament team honors.
Faulkner will travel to Savannah, Ga., this afternoon to compete in the prestigious Geico Tournament hosted by Ohio Wesleyan.
Faulkner signs local talent
Daniel Berry signs with Faulkner University. Photo courtesy of Jodi Hatley - Macon-East
March 6, 2008
Faulkner University has signed Macon East Montgomery Academy's Daniel Berry to a golf scholarship.
Faulkner coach Ed Donahoo was at the AISA school earlier this week to sign Berry, who was
accompanied by his parents - Lee and Vikki - and his brother Garret at the special ceremony. A number of Macon-East students were also in attendance at the signing.
Daniel with his family and Faulkner's men's golf coach Ed Donahoo. Photo courtesy of Jodi Hatley - Macon-East
Donahoo met Berry at Arrowhead Country Club, which is Faulkner's home course. After watching him play several times with the current Eagles players, Donahoo knew he wanted him to be a part of the program.
"Daniel is a fine player and person and has the mental attributes to really be successful in our program," said Donahoo. "He is a perfect fit for Faulkner."
Cantrell leads Faulkner to second place finish
Feb. 27, 2008
Montgomery, Ala. – Faulkner’s men’s golf team entered the Wynlakes Wynter Nationals hosted by Huntingdon College Feb. 25-26. The team boasted a strong start on day one and continued to progress through a cold and windy day two. The event held a series of highlights for the Eagles including a first place individual finish for Ryan Cantrell and a second place finish overall for the team.
The Eagles climbed into third place in the 10 team after a solid first round score of 309. Ryan Cantrell ended day one with a one over par score of 73 and Morgan Driskell and Adam Easterling each finished with a respectable 78. The highlight of day one was Morgan Driskell’s hole-in-one on the number seven, a 163 yard par three hole.
While day one held ideal conditions for the players day two was a different story. Early morning thunderstorms complete with tornado warnings drenched the course. The tournament continued as scheduled, but 15 mile per hour wind gusts and temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 40s proved troublesome for many of the athletes.
The Eagles finished the round with a score of 330 which elevated them to a second place finish, the teams highest finish of the season. Ryan Cantrell and another great round with a score of 77 and won the trophy for lowest two day score. Morgan Driskell finished round two with a score of 78. Huntingdon College finished first overall with a team score of 622.
Faulkners next competition will be the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament at the Timberline Golf Club in Montevallo, Ala., March 9-11. The tournament will be hosted by the University of Montevallo.
Eagles open spring season
Feb. 6, 2008
Panama City Beach, Fla. - Faulkner's men's golf team competed in the Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate Tournament in Panama City Beach, Fla. from Feb. 3-5. The Eagles finished at No. 13 in the 16 team tournament with St. Edwards University out of Texas taking the top prize.
Faulkner started strong in the first round with a score of 302. The leaders for day one were Ryan Cantrell with a 72, Morgan Drikell with a 74 and Mike Watts and Michal Dozier who both sot a 78. Day two, however, was a different story as the Eagles struggled to match day one's results, though Michael Dozier finished with a 74. The Eagles finished the tournament with a score of 617.
This was the first tournament of the spring season for the Eagles. The next competitions will be held at the Wynlakes Country Club in Montgomery, Ala. from Feb. 24-26 and will be hosted by Huntingdon College.
Eagles finish fall play
Nov. 7, 2007
Mobile, Ala. – The Faulkner golf team entered its final tournament of the fall with high expectations. After a respectable first day total of 303 in the Mobile Invitational, the Eagles faltered and shot a team score of 312 in the second round finishing seventh in the 10-team tournament. Host team Mobile took top honors.
Michael Watts stood out for the Eagles shooting two rounds of 75 and Shawn Mitchell continues to show promise. After shooting an 83 on day one Mitchell dropped to a 78 for the second round.
The men’s golf team will resume play in February.
Eagles place fourth at Meadow Link
Oct. 23, 2007
Ft. Gaines, Ga. - Faulkner’s men’s golf team recently returned from the Meadows Link Course in Ft. Gaines, Ga., where they delivered its strongest performance of the year, finishing fourth in the 10-team tournament hosted by Andrews College.
Among the opponents was Dalton College from Albany, Ga., the three-time defending national junior college champions. Dalton placed two teams in the event, capturing both first and second place.
Faulkner shot a team score of 302 on the first day, paced by Ryan Cantrell’s blistering 67 which had him atop the individual leaderboard. Cantrell posted a 74 in the second round, good for a second-place finish.
The Eagles’ second-day total of a 303 left them with a 605 total. Georgia Southwestern, an NCAA Division II program, finished third.
Faulkner’s Morgan Driskell, playing as an individual, had scores of 72 and 78 for a 150 total. The Eagles’ Andy Roper had a two-day total of 153, firing a 77 and 76.
Faulkner’s next tournament will be in Mobile, Ala., on Nov. 5.
Eagles finish sixth at “Showdown”
Sept. 26, 2007
Birmingham, Ala. – The Faulkner Golf program took part in the fifth annual Southern Showdown in the Valley on Monday and Tuesday at Oxmoor Valley on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Birmingham. The Eagles got off to a great start and finished sixth in the 10-team tournament.
The weather was ideal and the course difficult and after playing well on day one with a total team score of 307 and 314, the Eagles set in fourth place. Ryan Cantrell led the team with rounds of 72 and 77. Morgan Driskell also had a good day with rounds of 74 and 82. On day two however, the Eagles were not as fortunate and with a score of 315 fell to sixth place. Berry College was the tournament winner.
The Eagles will travel south to Lakeland, Fla. to play in the 2007 Fire Classic from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. The six man team will consist of Ryan Cantrell, Morgan Driskell, Adam Easterling, Lee Prucka and Michael Dozier with Andy Roper playing as an individual.
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