Ooks Golf Teams Medal at ACAC Championships
Ooks Golf Teams Medal at ACAC Championships
September 24, 2025

The NAIT Ooks golf teams capped off their ACAC Championship campaign with standout performances on both the women's and men's sides. The women earned a bronze medal finish, while the men secured silver and a trip to nationals. Along the way, the Ooks celebrated individual achievements, including an all-conference selection, a coach of the year award, and national qualifications.

Women's Golf – Bronze Finish and National Qualification

The women's team secured a third-place finish with a combined score of +139, behind Medicine Hat (+97) and Concordia (+45). Their consistent play earned them the ACAC bronze medal.

Individually, the Ooks had four golfers place inside the top 15:

  • Ava Radke led the way, finishing 9th at +75, shooting under 100 in each round. Thanks to Medicine Hat's automatic host berth at nationals, Radke qualified as part of the ACAC2 women's team and will compete at the CCAA National Championships.

  • Lexi Gedny placed 11th at +77.

  • Jada Lee finished 12th at +79.

  • Jocelyn Avis followed closely in 13th at +80.

Although the rest of the team narrowly missed out on nationals, their steady improvement over the season was on full display at the championship.

Men's Golf – Silver Medal and Nationals Bound

The men's team delivered a fantastic performance, finishing second overall with a team score of +41, just behind SAIT. The result secured them the ACAC silver medal and qualified them for the CCAA National Championships.

The Ooks' effort was highlighted by Mason Gorski, who finished third overall at +3, capturing an individual ACAC bronze medal to go with his team silver. Other key results included:

  • Cayden Clark, finishing at +2.

  • Donovan Caldwell, 16th at +15.

  • Nate Kasowski, tied for 19th at +23.

  • Brophy Dunne, 27th at +31.

NAIT also had three athletes competing as individuals:

  • Ashton Karaim, who finished 12th at +11.

  • Tanner Visser, 26th at +30.

  • Chris Rooker, tied for 33rd at +37.

Awards and Recognition

The Ooks' success was further highlighted with special honors:

  • Mason Gorski was named to the ACAC Golf All-Conference Team for his outstanding season.

  • Head Coach Tyler Leicht was recognized as the ACAC Coach of the Year, a testament to his leadership and the program's continued growth.

With a pair of team medals, an individual bronze, and multiple national qualifications, the Ooks will now turn their focus to the CCAA National Championships, aiming to build on their strong ACAC performances.