BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Three Bulldogs were represented on the annual All-Southeastern Conference Awards as graduate Ben van Wyk secured a spot on the All-SEC Second Team, Camden Smith on the All-SEC Freshman Team and senior Caleb Manuel earned an All-SEC Community Service Team recognition, the league office announced on Friday morning. “I’m really excited for Ben to earn the … [Read more...]
Georgia Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Golf
ATHENS, Ga. — J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks announced a change in leadership of the Georgia women's golf program on Thursday. Josh Brewer just completed his 12th season as head coach at Georgia and guided the program to 16 tournament wins. "I sincerely thank Josh Brewer for his 12 years leading our women's golf team," Brooks said. "We feel it is in the … [Read more...]
TOUR Championship Announces New Grant Program In Celebration of National Golf Day
ATLANTA, Ga. – In honor of National Golf Day, the TOUR Championship is proud to introduce a new grant program open to Atlanta nonprofit organizations. Through this program, the tournament is partnering with PGA TOUR Superstore to expand access and equity to golf programs in under-resourced communities. Complementing the tournament’s continued support of golf in the region, … [Read more...]
Christo Lamprecht Named ACC Golfer of the Year
CHARLOTTE, Nc. – Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht, the world’s top-ranked amateur golfer, has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, the sixth Yellow Jacket to win the conference’s top honor. Lamprecht’s honor was announced along with the 2024 All-ACC team announced Thursday after voting by the conference’s 12 men’s golf coaches. Lamprecht, who is on … [Read more...]
Showdown In Savannah
ATLANTA, Ga. — Newly elected PGA of America Member, Jeff Cammon, an Assistant Professional from Sea Island Golf Club, won the Georgia PGA Professional Championship. The Championship was held May 6-7 in Savannah, GA at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club - Deer Creek Course and also served as a qualifier to compete in the 57th PGA Professional Championship in the spring of … [Read more...]
Georgia Finishes Sixth At Auburn Regional
AUBURN, Ala. — The Georgia women's golf team tied for sixth at the NCAA Auburn Regional on Wednesday, falling a single stroke shy of advancing to the NCAA Championships. The Bulldogs wrapped up play at 28-over 892, a shot behind South Carolina and Tulsa, which tied for fourth and earned the final spots to compete for a national championship. Fast Facts • Freshman Savannah … [Read more...]
NCAA Men’s Golf Championships Preview
ATLANTA, Ga. — After clinching another automatic bid with its third straight Southern Athletic Association Championship title, the No. 4 Oglethorpe men's golf team is nationals bound. The Stormy Petrels qualified for the 23rd consecutive time and will head west to the national championship event next week with the program's third national title in their sights. Championship … [Read more...]
Kennesaw State Concludes Season at Auburn Regional
AUBURN, Ala. - The final round of the 2024 NCAA Auburn Regional treated the Owls far better then the previous two days but their season finalized with an 11th place finish Wednesday afternoon. Leading the pack was Lara Jecnik as she posted the lone under-par score of the Owls' tournament with a 70 in round three. It was the best score any Owl put up by six strokes. The … [Read more...]
Lamprecht Named Finalist for Ben Hogan Award
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht, the world’s top-ranked amateur player, has been named one of three finalists for the 2023 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank. The joint announcement was made Tuesday by the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, the Friends of Golf (FOG) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Determined by voting from the award’s esteemed … [Read more...]