Northwestern Looks to Repeat as GPAC Champions

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Mark your calendars for an exciting display of collegiate golf at the 2025 Men's Golf GPAC Championships, set to take place on Monday and Tuesday at Beatrice Country Club in Beatrice, Nebraska. This tournament promises to be a thrilling event as Northwestern's men's golf team aims to defend their title as conference champions.

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TITLE DEFENSE
Northwestern coming off a stellar 2024 season where they clinched the GPAC title and celebrated Jackson Laven as the GPAC individual champion. This year, the team is determined to repeat their success and continue their legacy of excellence. As they prepare to compete, the Raiders find themselves tied with Hastings as the top GPAC team in the NAIA Coaches' Poll, showcasing the competitive spirit and high expectations surrounding this year's championships.

WHAT'S AT STAKE
The stakes are high as the winning team will earn the opportunity to compete at the prestigious NAIA Championships, scheduled for May 20-23 in Silvis, Illinois. With such a coveted prize on the line, the GPAC Championships will undoubtedly be a showcase of exceptional skill and determination.

THE LINEUP (Season Avg./Low Round)
Qwenton Caldwell (75.1/68)
Ray Greller (74.2/70)
Jackson Laven (72.9/66)
Axton Miller (72.7/67)
Evan Smith (74.7/67)
Drew Van Roekel* (77.0/70)
Trey Van Roekel* (75.1/72)

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Players Mentioned

Qwenton Caldwell: 6' 0"; Junior

Jackson Laven: 6' 1"; Senior

Drew Van Roekel: 5' 11"; Junior

Ray Greller: 6' 4"; Freshman

Axton Miller: 6' 3"; Freshman

Evan Smith: 5' 10"; Freshman

Trey Van Roekel: 5' 10"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Qwenton Caldwell
: 6' 0"; Junior

Jackson Laven
: 6' 1"; Senior

Drew Van Roekel
: 5' 11"; Junior

Ray Greller
: 6' 4"; Freshman

Axton Miller
: 6' 3"; Freshman

Evan Smith
: 5' 10"; Freshman

Trey Van Roekel
: 5' 10"; Freshman