NCAADivision III

Golf

Golf Program OverviewThe Golf program at Centenary is a NCAA Division III affiliate and competes in the CSAC (Colonial States Athletic Conference). Our schedule continues to provide top competition, not only in dual matches but in tournaments as well. Our team competes in both the fall and spring seasons, including a pre-season trip South over our Spring Break week in March and a yearly trip to BethPage State Park for a two-day Invitational in April.The Golf program at Centenary emphasizes hard work, skill development, and dedication. Our goal is to produce the best Division III program possible, by assuring your improvement in every aspect of the game. We are looking for players with a passion for the game, that are committed to improving, and who are determined to be successful both on the course and in the classroom.

Home Course – High Bridge Hills Golf Club, High Bridge, NJHigh Bridge Hills is known for providing golfers the utmost in personal service, a friendly atmosphere and a beautifully-conditioned course. A darling of golfers and the press alike, High Bridge Hills has emerged as Northern New Jersey’s best true links course.The 6,700-yard, par 71 layout, routed in an authentic links style, unfolds against spectacular terrain overlooking the beautiful Spruce Run Reservoir. Elevation changes are plenty, including the dramatic Par 3 8th hole, with a tee-to-green drop of nearly 100 feet over a natural gorge.The facility, which has its own driving range and putting green on site, affords our team the flexibility of practicing whenever we can during the week and anytime after 1 p.m. on the weekends.

Program Highlights• In spring 2011 the team finished

5th at the Colonial States Athletic Conference Tournament, shooting a two-day total of 655.

• At the 2011 conference tournament, John Manos ’12 earned 1st Team All-Conference Honors, finishing in a tie for 3rd. John carded a career best 76 on day two, following an opening round 79.

• In fall 2011, Manos also became Centenary’s first ever Individual Champion when he earned medalist honors at the Purchase College Invitational after carding a score of 78.

• Since joining the Colonial States Athletic Conference (06–07) the Golf Program has had 16 members named All-Academic Team honorees.

• In the fall of 2005, a Centenary individual finished second overall at the Skyline Conference Championship. The team also sent one individual to the ECAC Golf Champship in 2004.

Golf