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Seahawks "chipping" away at the competition

The UNC Wilmington women’s golf team has long been a powerhouse in the Colonial Athletic Association, winning the conference title four of the past six years. The Seahawks have also produced numerous All-CAA players, further establishing themselves as a premier program in the conference. Now they’re ready to take the next leap to greatness. Full story

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Greener on the other side: UNCW men's golf looks to advance

It’s business as usual for the UNC Wilmington men’s golf team as they prepare for their next run at dominance within the CAA conference. However, after winning the conference championship for the second year in a row and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the sixth time in school history this past spring, the Seahawks are looking to push themselves even further this year. Full story

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Confidence conquers youth with UNCW golfer

You’ll see some golfers let their emotions get the best of them when their shots are not falling the way they’d like. They’ll break their clubs or sometimes even withdraw from the match altogether. Payne McLeod is not one of those golfers. Full story

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  • golf

    Seahawks "chipping" away at the competition

    The UNC Wilmington women’s golf team has long been a powerhouse in the Colonial Athletic Association, winning the conference title four of the past six years. The Seahawks have also produced numerous All-CAA players, further establishing themselves as a premier program in the conference.

    Now they’re ready to take the next leap to greatness.

  • men's golf

    Greener on the other side: UNCW men's golf looks to advance further

    It’s business as usual for the UNC Wilmington men’s golf team as they prepare for their next run at dominance within the CAA conference.

    However, after winning the conference championship for the second year in a row and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the sixth time in school history this past spring, the Seahawks are looking to push themselves even further this year.

  • golf team

    UNCW men's golf team captures titles, gains motivation

    For the fifth year in a row, the UNCW men’s golf team has reached the NCAA regionals, asserting their dominance as one of the best squads in the CAA. And for the second year in a row, the Seahawks have swept the conference coach of the year and player of the year awards, after Coach Matt Clark and junior Thomas Bass both captured their respective titles.

  • Women's golf

    Senior women's golfer has big plans for future

    Sofia Hagsund makes a strong case to be considered the most successful athlete currently on the UNC Wilmington campus. The two-time First-Team CAA golfer is going into her senior year ranked as one of the top golfers in the CAA and is looking for the three-peat.

  • Men's golf

    Confidence conquers youth with UNCW golfer

    You’ll see some golfers let their emotions get the best of them when their shots are not falling the way they’d like. They’ll break their clubs or sometimes even withdraw from the match altogether. Payne McLeod is not one of those golfers.

  • Men's golf

    UNCW men's golf tees off in Seahawk Intercollegiate, battles challenging weather conditions

    The UNC Wilmington men's golf team began the spring season Sunday by hosting the Seahawk Intercollegiate at the Country Club of Landfall. Heading into the final round of the tournament Monday morning, the Seahawks are tied for sixth place out of 12 teams.

  • Matt Clark

    The Seahawk men's golf team is better than you

    UNCW Commentary

    You probably thought you had a tough time getting back into the school routine once this semester started back up. It was tough to kick-start your academic drive after lounging at home eating Bon Bons and watching the South Park Christmas special.

  • Orientation

    Diversity will challenge UNCW

    "We're so fortunate; we have so many freedoms," said Cindy Ho, coach of the women's golf team. "Someone from another country comes over here, and they're like, ‘Wow.'"

  • Maggie Will

    Will brings LPGA experience to UNCW women’s golf team

    The Seahawk interviewed former LPGA Tour champion Maggie Will, who is the newest addition to the UNC Wilmington women's golf team. 

  • golf team fall recap photo

    UNCW men’s golf wraps up fall portion of schedule

    Golf is one of the few sports in which players compete against themselves. Being alone on the course, there is no pitcher sizing them up for a strikeout or a lineman breathing down their neck.

  • 2011-12 UNCW women’s golf

    Diversity abundant on UNCW women’s golf team

    When Laverry Kumar, a UNC Wilmington sophomore golf team member from India, moved in with her roommates this year she thought they seemed really quiet.

  • Sofia Hagsund

    UNCW women’s golf team concludes Landfall Tradition

    The UNC Wilmington women's golf team hosted the 10th annual Landfall Invitational this weekend at the Nicklaus Course in Landfall Country Club. Although the Seahawks were the host team, there was no home advantage.

  • Cindy ho

    The measure of success

    When one thinks of college sports, women's golf may not come to mind.

    "Football and basketball drive the train for colleges," admitted Cindy Ho, coach of the UNC Wilmington women's golf team.  

  • Matt Clark

    Coach’s medical scare brings team closer together

    The UNC Wilmington men's golf team had a successful season last year. The Seahawks won four tournaments and captured their first CAA championship trophy since 2005.

  • Woodfox

    Home away from home

    As the competitive season of golf begins again, UNC Wilmington men's golfer Josh Woodfox is entering his sophomore year. On the surface, Woodfox appears to be a normal, casually dressed college student. He's motivated, trying to balance the numerous activities associated with college life.