ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia golfer Davis Thompson has been selected as one of the three finalists for the 2020 Haskins Award, according to an announcement Wednesday by the Haskins Commission, Golfweek, and Golf Channel. The Haskins Award, often called the Heisman Trophy of college golf, has been presented annually since 1971 to the nation’s top player. Georgia’s Russell Henley … [Read more...]
Howard Shoots 69, Georgia State Shoots Under Par to Tie for Fifth at Amelia Island Collegiate
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Junior Chloe Howard shot a final round 69 and the Georgia State women’s golf team fired a 1-under 287 to finish in a tie for fifth place at the Amelia Island Collegiate at Amelia National Golf Club on Tuesday. The Panthers 1-under par round is the lowest for the program in more than 4.5 years dating back to the 2015 Fall Invitational. It tied for the … [Read more...]
Georgia State Men’s Golf Announces Signing of Jacob Kephart and Maxence Mugnier
ATLANTA – Georgia State men’s golf coach Chad Wilson announced the signing of Jacob Kephart from Sandy Springs and France’s Maxence Mugnier to a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday. Kephart is currently ranked as the No. 6 player in the state of Georgia, while Mugnier has worldwide experience and is currently ranked No. 441 in the Scratch Players World Ranking. “Both … [Read more...]
Georgia State Women’s Golf Announces Signing of Kansas Transfer Kelly Strickland
ATLANTA – Georgia State women’s golf coach Jessica Steward announced the signing of Kansas transfer Kelly Strickland on Friday. Strickland, originally from Alpharetta, Ga., will have 3.5 years of eligibility remaining beginning this spring. Strickland played for Ronnie Davis at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga., lettering all four years of high school. She was an … [Read more...]
Ket Preamchuen Vanderpool Named Georgia State Women’s Golf Assistant Coach
ATLANTA – Ket Preamchuen Vanderpool, a former assistant coach and professional golfer has been named Georgia State’s new assistant women’s golf coach as announced by head coach Jessica Steward on Thursday. Preamchuen Vanderpool spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach for her alma mater Kennesaw State from 2015-17 after playing professionally. During that time, she … [Read more...]
Kaur and Berlin Finish Top 25 as Georgia State Ties for Seventh at Idle Hour Collegiate Championship
MACON, Ga. – Led by top 25 finishes from Harmanprit Kaur and Emma Berlin the Georgia State women’s golf team finished in a tie for seventh at the Idle Hour Collegiate Championship on Tuesday. The Panthers shot a final round 312 to finish the 54-hole event at 58-over par and just outside the top five. Kaur recorded her best finish of the fall shooting a 3-over 75 on … [Read more...]
Edgar’s 70 Leads Georgia State to 13th Place Finish at White Sands Invitational
NASSAU, Bahamas – Led by a 2-under 70 from senior Josh Edgar, the Georgia State men’s golf team shot a final round even par 288 to finish in 13th place at the inaugural White Sands Invitational at the Ocean Club. Edgar made six birdies during the final round and finished the 54-hole event at 4-over par and tied for 61st. Fellow senior Ashton Poole led the Panthers with a … [Read more...]
Berlin’s 70 Leads Georgia State to 10th Place Finish at FIU Pat Bradley Classic
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Led by a final round 2-under par 70 from sophomore Emma Berlin, the Georgia State women’s golf team shot a 10-over 298 on Tuesday to finish in 10th place at the 42nd annual FIU Pat Bradley Classic at Lakewood Ranch Golf Club. Berlin made six birdies during the final round to finish the three-day event tied for 28th at 5-over par. The Panthers made … [Read more...]
Georgia State Finishes Eighth at Ninth Annual Autotrader Collegiate Classic
DULUTH, Ga. – Led by a pair of even par 72’s from seniors Josh Edgar and Severin Soller, the Georgia State men’s golf team shot a final round 3-over 291 to finish in eighth place at the ninth annual Autotrader Collegiate Classic at Berkeley Hills Country Club. Senior Ashton Poole led the Panthers for the 54-hole event shooting a final round 2-over 74 to finish the two-day … [Read more...]