Eagles Men's Golf Preview

The Edgewood College Men's Golf team has showed its consistency over the past six seasons. The Eagles have posted seven-straight runner-up finishes at the NACC Championships and bring back five returners from last year's squad as they look to take the next step. . All-NACC performers Kasen Fager and Jake Schroeckenthaler also return, as do Ryan Beck, Noah Anderson, and Jeromy Toutant.  Former Eagle Matthew Davidson also returns in a coaching role, as head coach Gary Oftedahl commented. 

“A plus for the program is the addition of alum Matt Davidson as our GA coach. Matt left EC as our all-time low scoring average leader, earned numerous individual championships, All Conference Years and Academic All American honors. He brings a wealth of college golf experience to the program."

2022 Men's Golf Fall Schedule

The Eagles are scheduled for six tournaments in the fall, beginning with their home Culver's Edgewood College Fall Classic on September 2-3. The fall season will conclude October 9-10 with the first two rounds of the NACC Championships. 

2022-23 Roster

Head Coach Gary Oftedahl

When asked about the upcoming season, head coach Gary Oftedahl said; "We return a strong nucleus of Senior golfers, led by All-Conference player Jake Schroeckenthaler.  We also have seniors Kasen Fager and Ryan Beck, both of whom finished within the top 25 individuals for Conference last spring-Kasen was All-Conference his Soph. year.  This experience along with some impressive Freshmen talent, should allow us to make a strong run for the NACC Championship. Length and power are not lacking from this group- we need refinement with scoring clubs, especially our wedge and putting play.  

Many members of the team had a very successful tournament summer. They had positive results in numerous WSGA and WPGA summer tournaments.  It’s a fun group- they excel in the classroom and strive for success on the course too. They seem driven, looking for improvement both personally and for the team. 

I’m excited as we begin my 53 year of coaching golf."

By the Numbers

75.36 - Jake Schroeckenthaler's career average heading into his third season as an Eagle.  The average is currently good for second on the all-time Eagles list, behind former teammate Matthew Davidson (75.29) and ahead of assistant coach Zach Hentrich (75.86).

299 - The Eagles final team event of the 2021-22 season saw their best performance as a team on the season with a score of 299.  Four Eagles shot sub-80 on the day, including returners Kasen Fager, Jake Schroeckenthaler, and Ryan Beck.

8 - Edgewood College was one of the best teams across all of Division III academically last season. The Eagles were one of just 8 Division III men's programs to be honored with the Presidents Special Recognition award from the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be honored a team must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher for the year. It was the fourth time in program history Edgewood College received the Presidents Special Recognition.

4 - The Eagles won four tournaments last season over 12 events. Edgewood College added five medal finishes and finished outside of the top four once last season

5 - The number of upperclassmen featured on the Eagles roster.  The roster also features four freshman for a balance of experience and youth.