Boston University Women's Golf

Chalas once again coached the Patriot League individual champion, as Adela Cejnarova defended her title and broke her own scoring record in the process thanks to a 54-hole total of 219. BU also recorded a new 18-hole team low score of 290 and 2016 BU and Patriot League Woman of the Year and three-time defending Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year Emily Tillo carded a four-under 68 to set a new program low. The Terriers reached new heights under Chalas in 2014-15, winning the program's first-ever Patriot League championship and earning an automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals. Adela Cejnarova won the individual title, her second straight victory, and three Terriers finished in the top five, including Most Outstanding Rookie Phyllis Tang. BU broke its previous record low round of 297 with a 291 in the opening round of the Dartmouth Invitational. Chalas led BU to another strong season in 2013-14, capped by a second-place finish at the Patriot League Championship in the program's first year in the conference. The team broke several records over the course of the year, including a low round of 297 and a 54-hole record of 907, which bettered the previous mark by 23 strokes. The Terriers also fired their combined lowest score relative to par at the Kiawah Island Classic, shooting a plus-11 after four players carded a 76 or lower for the first time in program history. In addition to the team achievements, Chalas also oversaw a multitude of individual successes. Adela Cejnarova was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year, becoming the third straight Terrier to be hailed as a conference's top rookie. Emily Tillo was the Patriot League Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year and joined Kristyna Pavlickova on the Academic All-Patriot League Team. Cejnarova, Pavlickova and Tillo were also each named Patriot League Golfer of the Month over the course of the season. The 2012-13 season was the program's best season to date, as Chalas led the Terriers to three team titles and a second-place finish at the MAAC Championship, the program's highest-ever finish at the conference championship. BU won its first tournament since 2008 with its victory in the Bucknell Invitational to start the 2012-13 campaign. After a second-place finish at Dartmouth, the Terriers won the ECAC Championship and the Columbia Roar-EE Invitational. For the second straight season, Chalas coached the MAAC Rookie of the Year, as Tillo earned the honor. Tillo also joined Pavlickova on the MAAC Academic Honor Roll. In 2011-12, Chalas led BU to a fourth-place finish at the MAAC Championship. He also guided Pavlickova to MAAC Rookie of the Year honors. Chalas, a graduate of Babson College, received his degree in business administration, marketing and management in 1972. While at Babson he was a member of the varsity golf team all four years, serving as team captain during his junior and senior seasons. In 1993, he was inducted in the school's athletics Hall of Fame. As a golfer, Chalas qualified for 14 USGA championships, the 1980 United States Open, two NCAA championships, the 1985 Bank of Boston PGA Tour event as well as numerous amateur championships. He has won two Southeast Amateur championships as well as the Hornblower and the 1985 New England Amateur tournament. In the summer, Chalas is co-director of the Golf Camp For Girls at Dartmouth College. For more details about the camp, please click here. He also is a member of the Women's Golf Coaches Association and a former member of the USGA Mid-Amateur Committee. Awards 2015 Patriot League Champions 2015 NCAA Regionals 2014 Patriot League Coach of the Year 2013 MAAC Coach of the Year