Luke VanDeventer
Luke VanDeventer
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Columbus, IN
  • High School:
    Columbus North
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Kirchner qualifies for Nationals, Trailblazers place sixth at Region 24 Championships
Kirchner qualifies for Nationals, Trailblazers place sixth at Region 24 Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Vincennes University sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) qualified for the NJCAA Division II National Championships for the second year in a row after his performance at the Region 24 Championships at Dalhousie Golf Course Monday and Tuesday. The Trailblazers as a team continued to improve as the 54-hole tournament continued, with the team taking 10 shots off their score in the three round tournament. Vincennes struggled out of the gate in the first round Monday with Kirchner setting the pace with an opening round 81.

Kirchner, Schwomeyer medal as VU places second at Spring Invitational
Kirchner, Schwomeyer medal as VU places second at Spring Invitational

MONTGOMERY, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) and freshman Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.) finished in the top-three on the leaderboard at this weekend’s Vincennes University Spring Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Club in Montgomery. Kirchner placed second with a first round 75 on Saturday and an 80 on Sunday. Schwomeyer finished two shots back in third after a 77 Saturday and an 80 on Sunday after battling the windy conditions all weekend. “Bryce has been steady all year long for us,” VU Golf Coach Dennis Chattin said. “He won the last tournament, really wanted to win this one obviously too. Both Bryce and Paxton caught a gust of wind on 13 today that put their ball out of bounds and both guys had two holes that basically ruined their rounds. Bryce played 16 holes at one-over and the other two holes today he had a triple and a quadruple bogey, which are not the types of things that Bryce Kirchner normally does.”

Kirchner picks up tournament win at Lincoln Trail Spring Invitational
Kirchner picks up tournament win at Lincoln Trail Spring Invitational

ROBINSON, Ill. – Vincennes University sophomore and 2021 NJCAA National Qualifier Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) came away with the top-spot on the leaderboard at Monday’s Lincoln Trail Spring Invitational golf tournament at Quail Creek Country Club in Robinson. Kirchner finished with a very consistent 36-hole tournament, ending with a 74 in round one, before rallying up the leaderboard with a 74 in round two. “Bryce had a great performance, winning the tournament by two shots,” VU Golf Coach Dennis Chattin said. “Bryce played great Monday and was three under par in his second round and still finished with a two-shot win. Bryce has been working very hard at his game and is deserving of the win.”

Trailblazer Golf has important learning experience at Region 24 Spring Preview
Trailblazer Golf has important learning experience at Region 24 Spring Preview

CAPE GIRARDEU, Mo. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer Golf team took part in a quick practice round at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo. for the Region 24 Spring Tournament Preview Friday morning. The Trailblazers were able to gain helpful and useful knowledge of the course ahead of the Region 24 Championship Tournament to be played during the first weekend of May. Vincennes was led on the scorecard by sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) who finished with a six-over 78 on the round, which placed him in a tie for seventh overall.

Vincennes University Golf competes at Garn Championships
Vincennes University Golf competes at Garn Championships

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – The Vincennes University Golf team took part in the Spring Arbor University Garn Championships earlier this week at The Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky. The first day of the two-day tournament began after a two-hour delay due to frost. The opening day of play was originally going to be the first two rounds of the 54-hole tournament, but the field was unable to finish the second round and the tournament had to be suspended due to darkness.

Kirchner leads Trailblazers to Third-Place finish at Rend Lake Spring Invitational
Kirchner leads Trailblazers to Third-Place finish at Rend Lake Spring Invitational

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer golf team finished off another third-place finish Sunday at the Rend Lake College Spring Invitational, hosted at Franklin Co. Country Club in West Frankfort, Ill. The tournament was shortened to a one-day 36-hole event held Sunday. Vincennes placed third for the second time this season. Vincennes was paced by sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) who finished with a five-over 147 for the tournament after shooting a 73 in the first round of the day and a 74 in the afternoon.

Schwomeyer places Top-Five as VU Golf starts Spring season strong
Schwomeyer places Top-Five as VU Golf starts Spring season strong

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Vincennes University freshman Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.) began his 2022 Spring golf season with an impressive top-five finish at the Ron Marshall Spring Invitational hosted at Goose Pond Lake Golf Course in Scottsboro, Ala. earlier this week. Schwomeyer and his teammates helped the Trailblazers post a third-place team finish in the two-day tournament. The opening day of the tournament saw the field play 36-holes. After the first two rounds of golf Schwomeyer found himself in a tie for the top-spot on the leaderboard after a first round 76 and a second round one-over 73.

Schwomeyer medals as Trailblazers close out Fall season
Schwomeyer medals as Trailblazers close out Fall season

Robinson, Ill. – The Vincennes University golf team finished off their Fall 2020 season at the Lincoln Trail Fall Invitational Saturday at Quail Creek Country Club. Vincennes came away with a fourth-place finish after the 36-hole tournament, with freshman Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.) finishing fourth as an individual scorer. Schwomeyer continues to show improvement this season, as he opened his day with a first round 79 before taking four shots off his score in the second round to finish with a 75.

Vincennes golf takes fourth-place at MWAC Fall Championships
Vincennes golf takes fourth-place at MWAC Fall Championships

JASPER, Ind. – The Vincennes University golf team hosted the Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) Fall Golf Championships Monday morning at Sultan’s Run Golf Course in Jasper, Ind. The Trailblazers came away with a fourth-place finish as a team, with three golfers placing in the Top-15 and two in the Top-10 individually. Sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) was the low-man for Vincennes Monday, battling back after a first round 76 to shoot a one-over 73 in this second round of the day.

Trailblazer golf places seventh at John A. Logan Fall Invitational
Trailblazer golf places seventh at John A. Logan Fall Invitational

MARION, Ill. – The Vincennes University golf team hit the road Monday and Tuesday to take part in the John. A Logan Fall Invitational at Kokopelli. Monday featured the first two rounds of the tournament. After round one of the day, sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) led the Blazers with an opening round 75. Freshman Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.) finished a shot behind with a first round 76.

VU places third at Fall Invitational, Trailblazers get three Top-10 finishers
VU places third at Fall Invitational, Trailblazers get three Top-10 finishers

MONTGOMERY, Ind. – The Vincennes University Golf team hosted their annual Fall Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Club this past weekend. The Blazers fought their way back after a tough first round to place third and just two shots out of second. Vincennes was led by freshman Dominic DePass (Washington, Ind.) after the first round, who did not qualify to play with the team in VU’s practice round on Friday, shooting a two-over 74 on his home course, as VU as a team shot a first-round 324.

Trailblazer Golf takes home fifth-place finish at Rend Lake, Maris gets hole-in-one
Trailblazer Golf takes home fifth-place finish at Rend Lake, Maris gets hole-in-one

WHITTINGTON, Ill – The VU fall golf season is in full stride as the Blazers took their show on the road this past weekend to take part in the Rend Lake Fall Preview at Rend Lake Golf Course in Whittington, Ill. Vincennes faced some tough competition in this 45-hole, two-day tournament and managed to come away with a fifth-place finish as a team. One highlight of the tournament came from freshman Caleb Maris (Terre Haute, Ind.), who was playing in this tournament as an individual.