• 2010-11 Golf Year in Review
    July 11, 2011
    The Mount Holyoke golf team competed in eight tournaments during the 2010-11 season. Junior Alexandra Irish set the tone, racking up five top ten finishes. The Lyons also received a boost from senior Sarah Keating, who placed within the top ten on two occasions.
  • Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception
    May 11, 2011
    Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration last Thursday, 24 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 12 teams were honored as part of the College's third annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
  • Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletics Banquet
    May 05, 2011
    The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Volleyball player Kara Neidhardt served as the event’s emcee. Rider Lindsay Sceats earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.
  • Golf Closes Out 2010-11 Campaign at Williams Invitational
    May 01, 2011
    Led by junior Alexandra Irish and senior Sarah Keating, Mount Holyoke closed out its 2010-11 campaign with a sixth place finish at the Williams Spring Invitational this weekend.
  • Golf Competes in Jack Leaman Championship
    April 17, 2011
    Mount Holyoke took part in the annual Jack Leaman Championship this weekend. A total of 12 teams competed in the two day tournament, which began on Saturday at Hickory Ridge Country Club and concluded today at the Orchards Golf Club. The Lyons were paced by junior Alexandra Irish, who collected 10th place overall.
  • Golf Kicks Off Spring Slate at Vassar Invitational
    April 10, 2011
    Mount Holyoke kicked off the spring portion of its 2010-11 slate with an eighth place finish at the Vassar Invitational this weekend. A total of 12 squads competed in the two round tournament, which took place at the Dutchess Golf and Country Club. The Lyons were paced by senior Sarah Keating and junior Alexandra Irish.
  • Mount Holyoke Celebrates National Student-Athlete Day in Style
    April 06, 2011
    Hundreds of Mount Holyoke athletes gathered on Skinner Green this afternoon for a flash mob to celebrate National Student-Athlete Day. Members of both varsity and club sports participated in the event, which was designed to showcase the unity that exists among athletes across campus.
  • 2011 Spring Schedules Now Available
    March 28, 2011
    The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics has unveiled schedules for each of its spring teams. Printable copies of the schedules are available for download here. Teams included are lacrosse, tennis, riding, golf, crew and outdoor track and field.
  • Mount Holyoke Named a 2011 Best Value College
    March 03, 2011
    Mount Holyoke is once again one of the nation's 50 "Best Value" private colleges and universities, according to the Princeton Review. The educational services company teamed with USA Today to present the list of "The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2011" on February 22. The list features 100 schools in all - 50 private and 50 public colleges and universities.
  • Mount Holyoke Athletics Names Tim Walko Head Golf Coach
    February 22, 2011
    Mount Holyoke is pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Walko as its head golf coach. Walko brings over 20 years of experience in the golf industry. After competing collegiately at Rollins College, he went on to become a member of the PGA from 1986-1990. He currently owns and operates Northampton Country Club.
  • Golf Wraps Up Fall Slate at Wellesley
    October 17, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke golf team wrapped up its 2010-11 fall slate with a fifth place showing at the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational this weekend. A total of six squads took part in the tournament, which was hosted by Wellesley College at Nehoiden Golf Course (par 72 - 5,860 yards). The Lyons were once again paced by junior Alexandra Irish, who grabbed ninth place with a two day score of 169 (84, 85).
  • Keating and Irish Push Golf to Fifth Place at Williams Fall Classic
    October 10, 2010
    With senior Sarah Keating and junior Alexandra Irish leading the way, the Mount Holyoke College women’s golf team grabbed fifth place at the Williams College Fall Classic this weekend. The duo tied for eighth place overall with their matching scores of 167.
  • Golf Collects Fifth Place at Middlebury Invitational
    October 03, 2010
    Led by junior Alexandra Irish, the Mount Holyoke golf team earned fifth place at the Middlebury College Invitational this weekend. A total of six teams and 33 individuals took part in the tournament, which was hosted by the Ralph Myhre Golf Course. Irish recorded a two day total of 167 (82, 85) to secure fifth place overall.
  • SAAC Releases 2010-11 Game of the Week Schedule
    September 30, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has released its 2010-11 Game of the Week schedule. Please make every effort to attend the following events. They have been identified as the most interesting and important contests of the season. Bring your friends, come with your team and have a great time! The SAAC will be hosting fun events during each one of these contests. See you there!
  • Williams Secures Team Title at Mount Holyoke Invitational
    September 26, 2010
    The 35th annual Mount Holyoke College Invitational took place at The Orchards Golf Club this weekend. Led by Emily Wickstrom, Williams College grabbed the team title. The Lyons were paced by junior Alexandra Irish, who amassed a two day total of 157 (80, 77) to secure seventh place overall.
  • Golf Opens 2010-11 Season at Dartmouth Invitational
    September 19, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke golf team kicked off its 2010-11 season with a 20th place finish this weekend at the Dartmouth College Invitational. Junior Alexandra Irish grabbed 34th place overall to lead the way for the Lyons. Senior Sarah Keating and sophomore Kate Merrill also earned top 100 finishes.
  • 2010 Fall Schedules Unveiled
    August 25, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics has unveiled schedules for each of its fall teams. Printable copies of the schedules are available for download here. Teams included are crew, cross country, field hockey, golf, riding, soccer, tennis and volleyball.