ATHENS, Ga. — Ashley Shaw, a top-10 ranked golfer originally in the Class of 2027, has reclassified and signed with Georgia to begin her collegiate career with the Bulldogs this fall, head women's coach Erika Brennan announced on Friday. Shaw, who is from Litchfield Park, Ariz., was ranked Class of 2027's No. 7 prospect in the Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings. She also is … [Read more...]
Jimmy Beck Joins Georgia Golf Staff
ATHENS, Ga. --- Jimmy Beck has been named the assistant coach of the Georgia men's golf team, incoming head coach Mookie DeMoss announced Wednesday. "I'm so excited that Jimmy is coming home to Georgia," DeMoss said. "He's one of the most genuine people I know, and his experience playing professionally, caddying on Tour, and coaching at the highest level make him a perfect … [Read more...]
Georgia Well Represented at U.S. Senior Open
COLUMBUS, Oh. - Georgia's golf roots will be well represented at this week's U.S. Senior Open, with a strong group of players who have deep ties to the state. Leading the way is former Georgia Tech star Stewart Cink, who has enjoyed a standout start to his PGA Tour Champions career after finishing runner-up in last year's U.S. Senior Open. Also in the field is World Golf Hall … [Read more...]
Carter Loflin wins The Dogwood Invitational
ATLANTA, Ga. - Carter Loflin turned this tournament into a runaway long before the final round began. The University of Georgia standout entered the final day with an eight-shot lead and never gave the field an opening, closing with a 6-under 66 to finish at 25-under-par 263. Loflin's four-round total of 67-65-65-66 was a model of consistency and dominance, and his 10-shot … [Read more...]
Evan Rogers Wins 105th Georgia Amateur!
SEA ISLAND, Ga. - Behind an exceptional 4-under 68 in the final round, Evan Rogers of Duluth came out on top at the Georgia Amateur Championship! The 105th playing of the prestigious championship took place June 11-14 at Ocean Forest Golf Club. Rogers (69-69-72-68) began the championship with back-to-back rounds of 3-under par 69 to take a three-shot advantage at the halfway … [Read more...]
Kylie Chung Birdies Final Three Holes To Win 97th Georgia Women’s Amateur
ATHENS, Ga. - Behind a stellar 5-under 67 in the final round, Kylie Chung of Cumming came out on top at the Georgia Women's Amateur Championship! The 97th playing of the prestigious championship took place June 1-3 at Athens Country Club. Chung, who finished at 6-under overall, entered the day five shots back of the lead held by Mary Miller of Savannah at 1-under (73-70). It … [Read more...]
Augusta’s Sara Adams Finishes Fifth at the Carolinas Women’s Amateur
LINVILLE, Nc. - Augusta University's Sara Adams finished fifth in the just completed 100th Carolinas Women's Amateur Championship at Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, N.C. Adams fired rounds of 79-73-74 and finished at 10-over-par, good enough for a tie for fifth place. Just a single golfer finished at even par. After struggling in the opening round, she made … [Read more...]
Tai Earns All-ACC Golf Honors
ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgia Tech’s Hiroshi Tai concludes his collegiate career earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors, as the league office announced its annual men’s golf accolades on Friday. A mainstay in Tech’s lineup his entire collegiate career, Tai participated in all 11 events this season, helping the Yellow Jackets capture a share of the Pauma Valley Invitational, … [Read more...]
A Spect-acular Week in Winder: Spector Wins Georgia PGA Girls Junior Championship
ATLANTA, Ga. - Molly Spector emerged victorious at the 47th Georgia PGA Girls Junior Championship presented by Edible Arrangements and United Bankshares at The Chimneys Golf Course on Thursday. Spector, a Class of 2028 golfer at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta, entered the final round in second place and turned in a copy-and-paste performance throughout the … [Read more...]