Day 3 Recap:
The NAIT Ooks continued competition at the 2025 CCAA Golf National Championships, hosted by Medicine Hat College at Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat, Alberta. With just one round remaining, the Ooks battled through challenging conditions on Day 3 and continue to hold 8th place in the national standings.
On the men's side, Mason Gorski carded a 79, moving him into a tie for 23rd overall after three rounds. Cayden Clark followed with an 81, putting him tied for 30th, while Nate Kasowski shot an 80 to sit tied for 34th. Donovan Caldwell and Ashton Karaim both recorded their best rounds of the tournament, each shooting 79. Caldwell is now tiedfor 36th, and Karaim sits tied for 42nd heading into the final round.
On the women's side, Ava Radke had her strongest round of the week, shooting a 97 to move into 19th, while Jada Leeposted a 117 and is in 21st.
With one round left to play, the Ooks remain focused and determined to finish strong as the 2025 CCAA Golf National Championships wrap up tomorrow at Desert Blume.
Day 2 Recap:
The NAIT Ooks continued their push at the 2025 CCAA Golf National Championships in Medicine Hat, Alberta, with another day of exciting play at the beautiful Desert Blume Golf Club, hosted by Medicine Hat College.
The highlight of the day came from Mason Gorski, who delivered a phenomenal performance, firing a 69 (-3) to jump 23 spots up the leaderboard and move into a tie for 17th place overall. His strong round was one of the best of the day across the entire field.
Cayden Clark posted an 81, putting him tied for 28th, while Nate Kasowski followed closely behind after shooting an 82, landing him in 37th. Donovan Caldwell finished with an 84 and is tied for 38th, and Ashton Karaim recorded an 87, placing him in 44th heading into Round 3.
After two rounds, the Ooks men's team remains in 8th place nationally, staying competitive in a deep and talented field.
On the women's side, Ava Radke moved up to 19th after shooting a 107, with Jada Lee right behind in 20th following a round of 116.
With two more rounds to play, the Ooks are looking to carry their momentum into the weekend and continue climbing the leaderboard.
Day 1 Recap:
The NAIT Ooks kicked off competition at the 2025 CCAA Golf National Championships, hosted by Medicine Hat College at the stunning Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
After the opening round, the Ooks men's team sits in 8th place with a team score of +29. Leading the way for NAIT is Cayden Clark, who posted a strong round of +2, placing him in a tie for 15th overall. Donovan Caldwell follows in 32nd at +8, while Nate Kasowski is just one stroke behind, tied for 33rd at +9. Mason Gorski sits in 40th with a +10, and Ashton Karaim rounds out the lineup tied for 42nd at +12.
On the women's side, Jada Lee currently sits in 19th after shooting +32, while Ava Radke is in 20th at +36 following the first round.
With three rounds remaining, there's still plenty of golf to be played and opportunities for the Ooks to climb the leaderboard. The team remains focused and ready to make up strokes as the week progresses.
Nationals Preview:
The NAIT Ooks golf team is ready to take on one of the biggest stages in collegiate golf — the 2025 CCAA Golf National Championships, hosted by Medicine Hat College from October 14–17, 2025. Presented by PING, this year's championship will unfold at the stunning Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
The Ooks men's team has earned its spot among Canada's best, with five standout golfers representing NAIT: Mason Gorski, Cayden Clark, Donovan Caldwell, Nate Kasowski, and Ashton Karaim. On the women's side, Ava Radke and Jada Lee will compete for the Ooks, bringing determination and consistency to the field.
Desert Blume Golf Club is a premier 18-hole, par-72 championship course stretching 6,835 yards through the rolling landscape just outside Medicine Hat. Built in 2006, the course is celebrated for its pristine conditions, dramatic elevation changes, and a creek that meanders through multiple holes — adding both strategy and beauty to every round. The undulating fairways, quick greens, and breathtaking prairie vistas make it one of Alberta's most memorable golf experiences.
With four rounds of intense play ahead, the Ooks are prepared to test their skills against the nation's top competitors. After a strong season in the ACAC, NAIT's golfers are focused and ready to make an impact on the national stage.
The first round tees off at 10 a.m. today, and fans can follow all the action and live scoring as the Ooks aim for another standout performance on championship week.
Let's go Ooks!