Ben Johnson Assistant Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website
Ben Johnson Assistant Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's golf team is preparing for the GLIAC Championship, which will take place from April 18 to April 20. The competition involves two days of stroke play, followed by match play for the top four teams. The Wildcats will compete with a team of five athletes, including Walter Ylitalo, Arthur Ylitalo, Tyler Annala, Russel Sprecher, and Levi Pennala.
In this championship, 10 of the 11 GLIAC member schools are participating. Notable teams include Grand Valley State, Wayne State, Ferris State, and Saginaw Valley State. Historical data shows diverse victors in previous years, with Ferris State, Grand Valley, and Davenport claiming victories in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Grand Valley State features top golfers Drew Coble, Manuel Cue, and Bryce Wheeler.
Host for the tournament is the Bedford Valley Golf Club, known for its challenging course design, created by William Mitchell in 1965. This venue has previously accommodated several prestigious golf events.
Weather predictions for the weekend indicate partly cloudy conditions on Friday with temperatures reaching 77°F. The forecast suggests cooler temperatures in the upper 50s with chances of rain on Sunday.
Previously, the NMU team finished eighth in the GLIAC Championships at the Stoatin Brae Club. Arthur Ylitalo led the team with a score of +8, and notable performances included Sprecher with a total of +6 and Walter Ylitalo with +10.
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