Northern Michigan Golf Teams Competed in Illinois
The men's and women's squads faced challenging conditions at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate tournament.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Golf
Northern Michigan University golf teams traveled to Lemont, Illinois, to compete at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate held at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Both the men's and women's squads finished mid-pack against the field of competitors on the par-72 course.
Why it matters
The performance provides a critical baseline for the teams as they progress through the fall season. These tournament results help the coaching staff evaluate individual player development and team consistency heading into future invitational events.
Maddy Martens shot a 244 to tie for 19th in individual standings, while Boden Moore shot a 230 to tie for 25th. The women's team finished in sixth place, and the men's team tied for 14th in the 15-team field.
The players
Maddy Martens
Maddy Martens is a collegiate golfer who led the Northern Michigan University women's team in the tournament.
Boden Moore
Boden Moore is a student-athlete who finished as the top performer for the Northern Michigan University men's team.
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is a public university located in Marquette that sponsors various intercollegiate sports teams.
The details
Golfers navigated three rounds of play on the par-72 course, completing two rounds on Monday followed by a final round on Tuesday. Maddy Martens and Boden Moore were the standout individual performers for their respective Marquette-based teams throughout the event.
Timeline
The Flyer Fall Intercollegiate took place October 5-6, 2026.
The Panther Invitational is scheduled for October 17-18, 2026.
The Warrior Invite is scheduled for October 19-20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The results from Cog Hill contribute to the broader standings and rankings within the NCAA Division II golf season schedule. These early-season meets are essential for building the competitive resume required for potential postseason qualification.
The team scores of 987 and 957 indicate the current stroke average levels for the squads moving into the next phase of the fall schedule. These tournament outcomes establish the current rotation depth for both programs as they look to improve their placement in upcoming invites.
The takeaway
Consistent participation in high-level fall tournaments is necessary for collegiate golfers to refine their competitive form against diverse regional fields. Players looking to improve their individual standings should focus on closing out the final rounds of three-day events.
What happens next
The men's and women's teams are scheduled to compete at the Panther Invitational in Augusta, Michigan, on October 17-18, 2026. The men's team will subsequently travel to Detroit for the Warrior Invite on October 19-20, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local sports, visit Marquette Golf.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mining Journal.
