College Golf News

May 5, 2026, 17:37

Introduction

Some college golf teams played in two big games. Some players did very well.

Main Body

Northwestern University played in the Big Ten game. The course was very hard. The team finished in ninth place. Daniel Svärd played the best in the last round. North Dakota State University (NDSU) played in the Summit League game. NDSU is now the best team. They have a lead of six points. Gabe Benson played very well for NDSU. He helped his team win. Four players are now tied for first place.

Conclusion

Northwestern waits for their next game. The Summit League teams play one last round to find the winner.

Learning

The 'Past vs. Now' Switch

In this text, we see two ways to talk about time. Let's look at how we move from things that finished to things that are happening.

1. Finished Actions (Past) We add -ed to the action word to show it is over.

played $\rightarrow$ They played a game.
finished $\rightarrow$ The team finished ninth.

2. Current Status (Present) We use is or are to show the situation right now.

is $\rightarrow$ NDSU is now the best team.
are $\rightarrow$ Four players are now tied.

Quick Logic: If it happened yesterday $\rightarrow$ -ed If it is true today $\rightarrow$ is/are

Vocabulary Learning

course (n.)

a path or track used for playing a game

Example:The golf course was very hard.

finished (v.)

to complete something

Example:The team finished in ninth place.

ninth (adj.)

the number 9

Example:They finished in ninth place.

round (n.)

a set of games or a circular play

Example:The last round was challenging.

best (adj.)

the highest quality or most skilled

Example:Daniel Svärd played the best.

lead (n.)

a position ahead in a competition

Example:They have a lead of six points.

tied (adj.)

having the same score

Example:Four players are now tied for first place.

winner (n.)

the person who wins a game

Example:They play to find the winner.

next (adj.)

following in time

Example:Northwestern waits for their next game.

help (v.)

to give assistance

Example:Gabe Benson helped his team win.