NIC golf teams compete at nationals this week

The North Idaho College men's and women's golf teams compete this week at the NJCAA tournament.

The women's tourney begins today in Daytona Beach, Fla. The men's tourney begins Tuesday in Newton, Kan.

Both are 72-hole tourneys.

NIC's women will be represented by Arlee Coleman, Makena Schevenius, Chelsea Porter, Kayley Shupe and Hannah Keough at the LPGA International Course.

Eli Bowen, Dylan Morrison, Spencer Skipper, Taylor Reed and Austin Westphal will represent the Cardinals at the men's tournament at the Sand Creek Station Golf Course.

"We're right in the mix with both teams," NIC coach Derrick Thompson said. "It really just depends on the start. It's a 72-hole tournament, so anything can happen. It's probably going to come down to the team that can hold its composure over four days. I think we're able to compete with anybody, but it just depends on how we hold it together for four days."

Scores from the men's tournament will be posted at www.golfstat.com.

"Every player is supposed to turn in scores every six holes," said Thompson,who is with the men's team in Newton. "It should be a pretty cool thing for those that can't be there in person."