GREENSBORO, GEORGIA – Reynolds Lake Oconee, the award-winning golf and lakefront destination between Atlanta and Augusta, Ga., today announced the launch of a sweepstakes with the grand prize winner earning a dream four-day, three- night golf getaway with three guests of their choice. The extensive grand prize package — which includes lodging, transportation, meals, … [Read more...]
Hegg Signs Three Players For 2019-20 Women’s Golf
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University head women’s golf coach Caroline Hegg announced the addition of three new student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) to play for the Jaguars next fall in the 2019-20 season. Augusta gained incoming freshmen Saii Noon-In Napabhach, Amy Ng, and Maria Villanueva. “I’m thrilled to add Saii, Amy and Maria to our team next fall,” … [Read more...]
Eagles Defend Titles at AutoTrader Collegiate Classic
DULUTH, Ga. – Steven Fisk and Wilson Andress each shot 69, and the Georgia Southern men’s golf team held off UNCG by a stroke to win its second-straight AutoTrader Collegiate Classic team title at Berkeley Hills Country Club Tuesday. Fisk shot 65-65-69=199 (-17) to successfully defend his individual title as well, topping Jonathan Brightwell and Bryce Hendrix of UNCG by five … [Read more...]
World Golf Hall of Fame to Induct Billy Payne Along with Four Others as the Class of 2019
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. -- Billy Payne, along with four others, including Retief Goosen, Jan Stephenson, Dennis Walters and the late Peggy Kirk Bell will officially join the ranks of the World Golf Hall of Fame as the Class of 2019. These five new members will be enshrined at the World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Pebble Beach the week of the … [Read more...]
AU Cards 12th At Alister MacKenzie Invitational
FAIRFAX, Calif. – The Augusta University men’s golf team finished in 12th place on Tuesday at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational at the Meadow Club. The Jaguars were led by sophomore Laken Hinton who placed seventh overall. AU’s third tournament of the season featured Arizona State, California, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Long Beach State, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Diego, San … [Read more...]
AU Finishes Eighth At Illini Invitational At Medinah
MEDINAH, Ill. – The Augusta University women’s golf team finished in eighth place on Tuesday afternoon at the Illini Invitational at Medinah after shooting 1-under-par for 54 holes of play. Hosted by Illinois at Medinah Country Club on the par-72, 6,159-yard course, the tournament featured Augusta, No. 36 East Carolina, No. 24 Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kennesaw State, … [Read more...]
Georgia Southern Takes Second at Fighting Irish Classic
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Senior Steven Fisk birdied in his final two holes, including a 45-footer on the 18th, to win the Fighting Irish Classic at Warren Golf Course Monday. It was the third straight victory for Fisk and the sixth of his career. The Eagles (-34) posted 275 as a team to finish second behind 17th-ranked Illinois and three shots clear of North Carolina, which … [Read more...]
Kou Wins Eighth Title at AJGA Junior All-Star Invitational
GREENSBORO, Ga. – Xin (Cindy) Kou (China) of Windermere, Florida, captured her eighth title at the AJGA Junior All-Star Invitational at Reynolds Lake Oconee after carding a low-final round of 65. She finished the weekend with a tournament total of 9-under-par 207 with a three-stroke advantage against the field. In the Boys Division, Luke Potter of Encinitas, California, … [Read more...]
GS Men’s Golf Runs Away from Field to Win Hummingbird Intercollegiate
CASHIERS, N.C. – Freshman Mason Williams shot a 65, senior Steven Fisk posted a 66 and the Georgia Southern men’s golf team fired another 272 to pull away from the field and win the The Hummingbird Intercollegiate at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley Tuesday. GS, which had three freshmen, a sophomore and a senior in the lineup this week, finished with a three-round total … [Read more...]