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Chico State men's golf team winning its first ever NCAA Division II men's championship. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Golf team hopes to recreate championship from 50 years ago

Jason Spies // March 10, 2016
The opportunity to win an NCAA championship on the anniversary of the last time that a team won rarely happens. For the Chico State men's golf team they are in a great position to do just that.
Head coach T.L. Brown talking strategy out on the golf course. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

The difficulty of making it pro

Gabriella Bermudez // March 7, 2016
Men's head golf coach uses past experience to help team grow.
Two-time All-American senior Alistair Docherty tees off for the Wildcats. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Golf teams prepare for second half of season

Jason Spies // February 24, 2016
With playoffs getting closer by the day, both the men and women's golf teams are gearing up for a second half surge.
Lee Gearhart, senior men's golfer, looks to lead his team this season and add CCAA Championship to his list of accomplishments. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Gearhart gears up for success

Kenta Mcafee // September 28, 2015
After winning the CCAA Player of the Year award in 2014, men's golfer Lee Gearhart is ready for another stellar season.
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart competes in a tournament last year. The Wildcat men's golf team is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation. Orion file photo

Wildcat golfers drive toward glory in upcoming championship

Matthew Vislosky // April 19, 2015
Going into its final tournaments of the season, the Chico State men's team is ranked as one of the best in the nation.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart takes a swing during a tournament in spring of 2014. Orion file photo.

Wildcats share favorite spots to tee off

Matthew Vislosky // March 1, 2015
Golfers from the Chico State men's and women's golf teams give their take on what have been their favorite courses to play on.
Chico State men's golf team recruit Matt Hutchins takes a swing during a tournament. Hutchins comes from Massachusetts and was twice named for All-Scholastics teams by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. Photo courtesy of Matt Hutchins.

Wildcats sign high-profile golfer

Julie Ortega // February 19, 2015
The Chico State men's golf team adds high school senior Matt Hutchins to its roster for the fall.
New men's golf recruit Matt Hutchins finishes his swing. Photo courtesy of Matt Hutchins.

Wildcat athletic squads nab new recruits

Nick Reddy // December 1, 2014
Three standout student-athletes to join 'Cats in 2015.
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Lee Gearhart

Samuel Wolfson // November 12, 2014
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.

Golf alumnus swinging toward tour

Kevin Lucena // September 29, 2014
In this edition of Wildcat Watch, The Orion caught up with former Chico State golfer Kyle Souza.
Chico State head golf coach TL Brown. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats

Golf coach leads team to legacy

Kevin Lucena // September 1, 2014
Head golf coach T.L. Brown has coached the team to wins and awards while boasting professionalism.
Sophomore golfer Lee Gearhart clips the green during a swing. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Men’s golf season starts strong

Lee Masten // March 10, 2014
The Chico State's men's golf team opens the 2014 season with two impressive performances and high hopes for success.
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