Matthew Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer
  • Hometown:
    Fordyce, Neb.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Hartington Cedar Catholic High School
Bio

General: One of the top golfers in the region, Schaefer will finish out the spring semester before transferring to South Dakota State University to continue his academic and athletic career.

High School: Holds the individual nine-hole record of 30, individual 18-hole record of 65 and individual 36-hole score of 146 ... lettered four times in golf for the Trojans ... 2018 All-State golfer and named MVP from 2016-2018 ... also lettered in football and basketball ... was All-State Honorable Mention in 2017 in football ... a member of the Honor Roll from 2014-2018.

Personal: An agriculture transfer major.

News mentions
Schaefer named NJCAA DII All-American Honorable Mention
Schaefer named NJCAA DII All-American Honorable Mention

NORFOLK, Neb. – In just one year with the Northeast Community men’s golf team, Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) has broken numerous records, while recently being named an NJCAA DII All-American Honorable Mention by the NJCAA.

Schaefer finishes in top-25 at NJCAA DII Men’s National Golf Championship
Schaefer finishes in top-25 at NJCAA DII Men’s National Golf Championship

PLYMOUTH, Ind. – Freshman Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) recorded a top-25 finish out of 126 golfers at the NJCAA DII Men’s Golf Championship at the Swan Lake Golf Resort in Plymouth, Ind.

Schaefer named First Team All-Region, Kingston earns Honorable Mention All-Region
Schaefer named First Team All-Region, Kingston earns Honorable Mention All-Region

NORFOLK, Neb. – Freshmen Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) and Matthew Kingston (Springfield, Neb.) were honored for their athletic achievements on the greens by the ICCAC, it was announced Thursday.

Hawks place fourth at Region XI Tournament; Schaefer qualifies for nationals
Hawks place fourth at Region XI Tournament; Schaefer qualifies for nationals

AMES, Iowa – Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) is headed to the NJCAA DII Men’s National Golf Tournament after bringing home a fourth-place finish at the Region XI Tournament on Sunday and Monday at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, Iowa.

Hawks take first at Northeast Triangular
Hawks take first at Northeast Triangular

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team hosted the Northeast Triangular on Monday, bringing home a first-place finish at the Norfolk Country Club in Norfolk, Neb.

Northeast golf takes seventh at Iowa Central Spring Invitational
Northeast golf takes seventh at Iowa Central Spring Invitational

FORT DODGE, Iowa – Freshman Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) led the Northeast Community College men’s golf team at the Iowa Central Spring Invitational on Sunday and Monday, taking seventh-place in the two-day event at the Fort Dodge Country Club in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Hawks place third at Region XI Preview
Hawks place third at Region XI Preview

AMES, Iowa – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team brought home a third-place finish at the Region XI Preview on Monday at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, Iowa.

Northeast golf takes fifth at Midland Invite
Northeast golf takes fifth at Midland Invite

BLAIR, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team rebounded on Saturday after finishing in 10th-place last week, by bringing home a fifth-place finish at the Midland Invite at River Wilds Golf Club in Blair, Neb.

Northeast golf finishes in top-10 at Blue River Classic
Northeast golf finishes in top-10 at Blue River Classic

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team took home a 10th-place finish at the Blue River Classic on Monday and Tuesday at the Wilderness Ridge and Highland Golf Courses in Lincoln, Neb.

Northeast golf takes third at first spring invitational
Northeast golf takes third at first spring invitational

FRMEONT, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team started the 2019 season off on the right track, claiming third place at the Midland Spring Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at the Fremont Golf Club in Fremont, Neb.

PREVIEW: Northeast golf to rely on youth in 2019
PREVIEW: Northeast golf to rely on youth in 2019

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College men’s golf team will turn to its freshman class to lead the way to the national tournament in 2019.

Northeast golfer signs with South Dakota State University
Northeast golfer signs with South Dakota State University

NORFOLK, Neb. – Local standout Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) recently signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at South Dakota State University, it was recently announced by head coach Kurt Pytleski.

Northeast golf takes eighth at Nebraska Intercollegiate Golf Tournament
Northeast golf takes eighth at Nebraska Intercollegiate Golf Tournament

NORFOLK, Neb. – Freshman Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) led the Northeast Community College golf team after recording a sixth-place finish at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Golf Tournament on Friday and Saturday at the Norfolk Country Club in Norfolk.

Northeast golf takes seventh at ICCAC Fall Preview
Northeast golf takes seventh at ICCAC Fall Preview

AMES, Iowa – After shooting a three-over par 75, Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) tied for ninth-place, leading the Northeast Community College men’s golf team to a seventh-place finish out of 11 teams on Sunday and Monday at the ICCAC Fall Preview in Ames, Iowa.

Northeast men’s golf competes at Midland Fall Invitational
Northeast men’s golf competes at Midland Fall Invitational

VALLEY, Neb. – Sophomore Matthew Schaefer (Fordyce, Neb.) had a day to remember Wednesday, tying for first place at the Midland Fall Invitational at The Pines Country Club in Valley.