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Golfers Ready to Hit the Links

However, the 10 Mountaineers on the roster will tell you they’ve been preparing all summer for this moment.

Golf is a different collegiate sport than most. Players are allowed to independently play in tournaments outside of the NCAA season – most of which occur during the summer months. Many of the Mountaineers chose to go this route, and came away with several top-finishes in anticipation of the 2015-16 season.

“Our guys continued to gain valuable tournament experience this summer, which is vital to each player’s continued development,” said coach Sean Covich. “The returning players participated in some great events including Easton (Renwick), who won the West Penn Amateur.