The University of Mary is Teeing Off on Another Sport — Golf

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.

“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.

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

The University of Mary is teeing o on another sport — g lf.

support of friends and family, to the positive attitudes and skill sets of our scholar-athletes on this team, I believe we have the foundation to build a winning tradition here at the University of Mary, in the NSIC and the NCAA.”

Bagnell, who received her master’s degree from the University of Mary, is currently an advisor for working adults in University of Mary Online Programs. “I am excited and honored to be a part of the golf program,” said Bagnell. “I look forward to working with Mike in building and leading successful and competitive teams.”

Herzog won’t have to move his current office at the prestigious Hawktree Golf Club northwest of Bismarck because that’s where the Marauders will play their home matches. For 2019-2020, the second year in a row, Golf Digest magazine ranked Hawktree the No. 1 golf course in North Dakota. Julia Bagnell Michael Herzog

Each Marauders golf team will roster between 8 and 12 scholar-athletes.

The season consists of a fall schedule and spring schedule with a conference championship in late April. “The NSIC is excited to have the University of Mary add men’s and women’s golf to its athletic offering,” said NSIC Commissioner Erin Lind. “The addition will help enhance the student-athlete experience during the season and at the NSIC Championships. We look forward to having the Marauders be a part of NSIC golf.”

University of Mary added men’s and women’s golf in 2003 as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The school later discontinued golf following the 2008-2009 season, shortly after it became a member of the NSIC and the NCAA. UMary joins 12 other schools (Sioux Falls, Augustana, Minnesota State, Minot State, Upper Iowa, Winona State, Concordia-St. Paul, Bemidji State, Southwest Minnesota State, MSU Moorhead, Minnesota Crookston, and Wayne State) competing in golf for the NSIC.

A national survey done by the United States Golf Association ranks North Dakota as the state with the most golfers and golf courses per capita. The North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) has 196 boys’ and girls’ teams competing in the 2019-2020 school year.

“You can’t beat the fact that we have two very experienced and accomplished golf coaches at Mary instructing our athletes at one of the premier courses in the Upper Midwest — it’s all a great fit,” said Lennon. “With the incredible popularity of golf locally and throughout the state and Michael and Julia heading our program, area scholar-athletes will have a tremendous opportunity to compete at a high level without leaving the region. Golf at the University of Mary just makes sense.”

With deep gratitude, we honor the donors to the Armada, which supports excellence in our scholar-athletes through the funding of scholarships. We appreciate your support in promoting “Greatness through Virtue” in all our athletic programs.

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