Mount Holyoke College has made the difficult decision to discontinue its varsity golf program effective immediately. This decision came after an extensive review of many factors, including student interest, indoor practice needs, competitive season, coaching support and conference alignment. This decision will allow the Department of Physical Education and Athletics to reallocate the resources from the program to support the broader-reaching priorities of the departmental strategic plan, enhancing the overall student-athlete experience at Mount Holyoke.
Troy, N.Y. - June 24, 2020 - Three members of the Mount Holyoke College golf team were recognized for their hard work both on the course and in the classroom, as the trio was named to the Liberty League Women's Golf All-Academic Team.
South Hadley, Mass. - May 1, 2020 - On Wednesday, April 29, the Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted a virtual Scholar-Athlete Ceremony and Athletic Awards Celebration to honor the 2019-20 academic year and all that was accomplished within the Department. Recognized for her hard work and dedication to the department and College, Chair of Physical Education and Director of Athletics, Lori Hendricks '92, was named the Department Lyon of the Year.
Bloomfield, N.J. - October 14, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team completed their fall season on Sunday afternoon, as the Lyons took fifth overall in the NYU Invitational, hosted at the Forest Hill Field Club.
Williamstown, Mass. - October 6, 2019 - Wrapping up the Williams College Invitational with Final Round action on Sunday morning, the Mount Holyoke College golf team improved upon their team scoring from the First Round en route to a 10th-place finish in a two-day tournament hosted at the Taconic Golf Club, regarded as one of the top public golf courses in New England.
Williamstown, Mass. - October 5, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team currently sits in 10th place overall after First Round action at the Williams College Invitational, a two-day tournament hosted at the iconic Taconic Golf Club, regarded as the top public golf course in New England.
Middlebury, Vt. - September 29, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team completed the final round of the George Phinney Jr. Golf Classic on Sunday afternoon, as the Lyons recorded 366 strokes en route to a seventh-place finish among the 12-team field over the course of the weekend. The tournament was hosted at Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury, Vt. - September 28, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team traveled to Middlebury, Vt. for the George Phinney Jr. Golf Classic, hosted at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course on Saturday afternoon. After day one of competition, the Lyons are in seventh place, as the four student-athletes in action has totaled 342 strokes.
South Hadley, Mass. - September 22, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team had an impressive performance at the 2019 Mount Holyoke College Invitational, hosted at The Orchards Golf Club over the weekend. Regarded as the largest Division III collegiate women's golf tournament, the Lyons finished 10th out of 17 teams with a combined 695 strokes over the two-day tournament.
South Hadley, Mass. - September 21, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team opened competition at the 2019 Mount Holyoke College Golf Invitational, a two-day tournament hosted at The Orchards Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday.
South Hadley, Mass. - September 18, 2019 - Recognized for her career-best performance this past weekend, sophomore Cortney Qiu (Winter Springs, Fla.) of the Mount Holyoke College golf team was selected to the Liberty League Women's Golf Honor Roll, announced by the conference offices early this week. Qiu's selection marks the first Liberty League Women's Golf honor for the Lyons since the 2016-17 season.
Wellesley, Mass. - September 15, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team had an impressive showing in its first competition of the 2019-20 season, as the Lyons took fifth overall at the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational, hosted at the Par-72 Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley, Mass. on Sunday afternoon.
Wellesley, Mass. - September 14, 2019 - The Mount Holyoke College golf team had a strong showing at the first day of the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational, hosted at Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley, Mass. on Saturday, as the Lyons are sitting in fifth place of seven teams heading to the final round on Sunday.
Mount Holyoke College Discontinues Varsity Golf Program
September 10, 2020Mount Holyoke College has made the difficult decision to discontinue its varsity golf program effective immediately. This decision came after an extensive review of many factors, including student interest, indoor practice needs, competitive season, coaching support and conference alignment. This decision will allow the Department of Physical Education and Athletics to reallocate the resources from the program to support the broader-reaching priorities of the departmental strategic plan, enhancing the overall student-athlete experience at Mount Holyoke.
