The University is proud to announce the addition of men’s and women’s golf to its extensive athletics program beginning in the 2020 fall semester. With the addition of golf, scholar-athletes interested in pursuing a degree at the University of Mary now have 18 varsity sports to choose from.
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By including golf in our program, it gives the University of Mary one of the most comprehensive athletic departments in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC),” said University of Mary Athletic Director Dale Lennon. “The addition of men’s and women’s golf is part of our new Greatness through Virtue strategic plan, which calls for athletic department expansion and allows for the whole character development of the scholar-athlete at the University of Mary.” To lead the two teams, the university hired an impressive coaching staff: Michael Herzog, a four-time collegiate coach of the year, and Julia Bagnell, a former NCAA Division I golfer and coach. Herzog is the head coach, in charge of the men’s team and golf operations, and Bagnell is the assistant head coach overseeing the women’s team. 12
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Herzog’s been the head golf professional at Hawktree Golf Club in Bismarck since 2017 and will remain in that role as he and Bagnell lead the Marauders into a new era of NCAA golf at the University of Mary. “It’s a great honor and privilege to have this opportunity to coach the University of Mary Marauders golf program,” said Herzog. “I look forward to building a competitive program based on teamwork and dedication. From the
