ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s Davis Thompson has been chosen as the Southeastern Conference Golfer of the Year and was joined on the First Team by teammate Trent Phillips, according to an announcement Friday by the league office. Thompson is the seventh SEC Golfer of the Year in Georgia history — joining Peter Persons (1986), Jeremy Parrott (1998), Nick Cassini (2001), Chris … [Read more...]
Thompson Named Finalist For Hogan Award
FORT WORTH, Texas --- Georgia’s Davis Thompson has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award, according to an announcement Thursday by the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf, and the Golf Coaches Association of America. The Hogan Award is presented annually to the nation’s top male golfer taking into account all collegiate, amateur, and … [Read more...]
Bulldogs Sweep Columbus Regional Titles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Georgia women’s golf team captured the team and individual titles at the NCAA Columbus Regional in impressive fashion on Wednesday. The Bulldogs wrapped up play on the OSU Scarlet Course at 1-over 865 to earn a 15-shot victory over the runner-up, No. 2 Duke. Junior Jenny Bae won medalist honors after shooting 4-under 212, three shots ahead of the rest of … [Read more...]
Bulldogs Move To Top Of Regional Leaderboards
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A dramatic late-day surge pushed Jenny Bae and the No. 18-ranked Georgia women’s golf team to the top of the leaderboards at the NCAA Columbus Regional on Tuesday. Perhaps more importantly, the Bulldogs put themselves in prime position to advance to the NCAA Championships. Bae fired a 4-under 68 and the Bulldogs posted an even-par 288, the low individual and … [Read more...]
Georgia Shoots 1-Over In Opening Round Of Regional
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The No. 18-ranked Georgia women’s golf team fired a 1-over 289 in the opening round of the NCAA Columbus Regional on Monday. The Bulldogs are in fourth place on the team leaderboard at the OSU Scarlet Course, just three strokes off the pace set by Oklahoma. “It’s the round you want to start an NCAA Regional,” head coach Josh Brewer said. “We came … [Read more...]
Golf Industry Unites Around Game’s Momentum and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaboration during 2021 National Golf Day
(PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.) May 10, 2021 – Today, more than 300 leaders and representatives from a diverse cross-section of the golf industry participated virtually in National Golf Day, which was focused on strengthening the ongoing collaboration needed to advance the game’s appeal and increase its accessibility amongst those traditionally underrepresented in golf, … [Read more...]
Thompson, Team USA Retain Walker Cup
JUNO BEACH, Fla. -- Georgia’s Davis Thompson and his United States teammates defeated Great Britain & Ireland 14-12 to retain the Walker Cup on Sunday at Seminole Golf Club. The Walker Cup is the amateur version of the Ryder Cup. The United States now leads the overall series 38-9-1. “This is the pinnacle of amateur golf, and it was such an honor to be a part of it,” … [Read more...]