<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.carthage.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Carthage College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss.aspx?path=mgolf</link><description>Latest news items for Carthage College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss?path=mgolf" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men’s Golf Closes 2025-26 Campaign at CCIW Championships</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/5/1/mens-golf-mens-golf-closes-2025-26-campaign-at-cciw-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/5/1/mens-golf-mens-golf-closes-2025-26-campaign-at-cciw-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Barry-Nick-Podium Finish" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Barry-Nick-Podium.png" /><br /><br />ROCKFORD — The Carthage College men's golf team returned to action at the 2026 CCIW Championships, hosted by Millikin at Aldeen Golf Club. The Firebirds finished fourth overall with a three-round total of 914 (+50), carding rounds of 314, 294, and 306. Nick Barry led Carthage individually with a fourth-place finish, while both Barry (First Team) and Tayt Hager (Second Team) earned All-Conference honors for their performances at the Championships. Additionally, Ryan Jermier earned the RESPECT Award for the Firebirds.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Barry-Nick-Podium.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Barry-Nick-Podium.png"><media:title>Barry-Nick-Podium Finish</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Barry-Nick-Podium.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 20:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12236</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Picked Third in CCIW Men’s Golf Pre-Championship Poll Ahead of CCIW Championships</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/28/mens-golf-firebirds-picked-third-in-cciw-mens-golf-pre-championship-poll-ahead-of-cciw-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/28/mens-golf-firebirds-picked-third-in-cciw-mens-golf-pre-championship-poll-ahead-of-cciw-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE – The Carthage men's golf team has been selected to finish third in the 2026 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Men's Golf Pre-Championship Poll, the conference announced Tuesday. Aldeen Golf Club, marking the first time the event has been held there, is set to host the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men's Golf Championship starting Wednesday, April 29, and running through Friday, May 1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12224</s:story_id></item><item><title>Two Firebirds Reach Top-10 Finish, Firebirds Take Third Place in Decatur</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/21/mens-golf-two-firebirds-reach-top-10-finish-firebirds-take-third-place-in-decatur.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/21/mens-golf-two-firebirds-reach-top-10-finish-firebirds-take-third-place-in-decatur.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />DECATUR - The Carthage College men's golf team returned to action at the Butts Classic, hosted by Millikin, finishing third out of 14 teams. The Firebirds posted a three-round total of 886 (+22), carding scores of 289, 296, and 301 over two days of competition. Carthage placed two golfers inside the top 10, as James Tyrrell tied for fourth and Brett Vandergrift finished in a tie for seventh.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12201</s:story_id></item><item><title>Barry Reaches Top-10 Finish, Firebirds Place Fifth at Forester Spring Invite</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/mens-golf-barry-reaches-top-10-finish-firebirds-place-fifth-at-forester-spring-invite.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/mens-golf-barry-reaches-top-10-finish-firebirds-place-fifth-at-forester-spring-invite.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />LAKE FOREST - The Carthage College men's golf team secured a fifth-place finish at the Forester Spring Invite, hosted by Lake Forest. The Firebirds scored two back-to-back 294 over two days for a total of 588 (+12). Nick Barry led the Firebirds in fifth place, individually.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12188</s:story_id></item><item><title>Vandergrift’s Hole-in-One Highlights Firebirds’ Fifth-Place Finish</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/mens-golf-vandergrifts-hole-in-one-highlights-firebirds-fifth-place-finish.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/mens-golf-vandergrifts-hole-in-one-highlights-firebirds-fifth-place-finish.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />MILWAUKEE - The Carthage College men's golf team secured a fifth-place finish at the Morningstar Masters, hosted by Wisconsin Lutheran. Competing over two days, the Firebirds posted rounds of 293 and 306 to finish with a total score of 599 (+23). Highlighting the weekend was an unforgettable moment from Brett Vandergrift, who recorded a hole-in-one on the 11th hole, providing a major spark for the Firebirds and marking one of the standout achievements of the tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12163</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Golf Delivers Strong Showing at the Firebirds Spring Invite</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/9/mens-golf-mens-golf-delivers-strong-showing-at-the-firebirds-spring-invite.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/9/mens-golf-mens-golf-delivers-strong-showing-at-the-firebirds-spring-invite.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA - The Carthage College men's golf team earned an 8th-place finish at the Firebird Spring Invitational. In their lone spring home contest, the Firebirds posted a total score of 217 (+33). Tayt Hager placed the highest individually, with a second place finish.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12144</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Golf Travels to Bloomington to Compete in the IWU Spring Invite</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/4/mens-golf-mens-golf-travels-to-bloomington-to-compete-in-the-iwu-spring-invite.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/4/mens-golf-mens-golf-travels-to-bloomington-to-compete-in-the-iwu-spring-invite.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mens Golf" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/4/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />BLOOMINGTON - The Carthage College men's golf team earned a 24th place finish at the IWU Spring Invite hosted by Illinois Wesleyan at the Ironwood Golf Course, in Bloomington, Illinois. The Firebirds posted rounds of 299 and 319 for a total score of 618 (+46).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/MGOLF.png"><media:title>Mens Golf</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 18:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12127</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Golf Opens Spring Season at the Klash in Kentucky</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/29/mens-golf-mens-golf-opens-spring-season-at-the-klash-in-kentucky.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/29/mens-golf-mens-golf-opens-spring-season-at-the-klash-in-kentucky.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MGOLF" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/29/MGOLF.png" /><br /><br />PERRY PARK - The Carthage College men's golf team earned a first-place finish at the Klash in Kentucky hosted at the Perry Park Golf Resort in Perry Park, Kentucky, on Saturday and Sunday. The Firebirds posted rounds of 307 and 304 for a total score of 611 (+27). The highlight of the day came from Brett Vandergrift, who won individually, carding a 147 (+1).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/MGOLF.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/MGOLF.png"><media:title>MGOLF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/MGOLF.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12111</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Golf Finalizes Fall Season with a 10th Place Finish at The Grand Intercollegiate</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/9/29/mens-golf-mens-golf-finalizes-fall-season-with-a-10th-place-finish-at-the-grand-intercollegiate.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/9/29/mens-golf-mens-golf-finalizes-fall-season-with-a-10th-place-finish-at-the-grand-intercollegiate.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mens-golf" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/29/54779534843_d51a05a829_o.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKE GENEVA - The Carthage College men's golf team earned a 10th-place finish at The Grand Intercollegiate, hosted at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, on Sunday and Monday. The Firebirds posted rounds of 310 and 292 for a total score of 602 (+34).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/54779534843_d51a05a829_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/54779534843_d51a05a829_o.jpg"><media:title>mens-golf</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/54779534843_d51a05a829_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11696</s:story_id></item><item><title>Trachsel’s Third-Place Finish Leads Firebirds to Seventh at Midwest Classic</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/9/21/mens-golf-trachsels-third-place-finish-leads-firebirds-to-seventh-at-midwest-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2025/9/21/mens-golf-trachsels-third-place-finish-leads-firebirds-to-seventh-at-midwest-classic.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Barry-Nick" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/21/54778708096_99149571a6_o.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSASVILLE - The Carthage College men's golf team took seventh place among a strong field of 45 teams at the Midwest Classic, carding a total round of 300 (+12). James Trachsel led the Firebirds' scoring, placing third. Due to a lighting delay, the match was called early, and scores were calculated from day one only.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/21/54778708096_99149571a6_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/21/54778708096_99149571a6_o.jpg"><media:title>Barry-Nick</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/21/54778708096_99149571a6_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11676</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>