ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s Davis Thompson has been chosen as a First-Team All-American, according to an announcement Tuesday by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Thompson earned First-Team All-America honors for the second straight year. He is the fourth Bulldog (Chip Beck, 1977-78; Chris Kirk, 2006-07; and Lee McCoy 20-15-16) to be recognized on the First Team twice. … [Read more...]
Tech Concludes Play at NCAA Golf Championship
Scottsdale, Ariz. – After winning a sudden death playoff Monday morning to secure a spot in the final round of stroke play at the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, Georgia Tech posted a team score of 297 (+17) in round 4 and remained in 15th place. Freshman Christo Lamprecht led the Yellow Jackets with an even-par round of 70, and joined senior Noah Norton as high … [Read more...]
Thompson and Phillips Wrap Up NCAAs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. --- Georgia golfers Davis Thompson and Trent Phillips concluded play on Monday in the NCAA Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club. Playing the par-70, 7,289-yard layout, Thompson logged a 2-under 68 and Phillips signed for a 1-under 69. They were competing as individuals after the Bulldogs were unable to advance in the tournament’s first cut on … [Read more...]
Georgia’s Season Ends With 17th-Place Finish At NCAAs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. --- The Georgia men's golf team placed 17th in the NCAA Championships on Sunday at Grayhawk Golf Club. Playing the par-70, 7,289-yard layout, the Bulldogs posted a 12-over 292 to wind up at 33-over 873. Georgia was unable to advance to the fourth round as the 30-team field was trimmed in half Sunday. The Bulldogs missed the coveted 15th spot — which will be … [Read more...]
Tech Golfer Aidan Kramer Wins Yamaha Atlanta Open
Final leaderboard THE FLATS – Georgia Tech freshman golfer Aidan Kramer outlasted a 156-player field of top Georgia PGA professionals and amateur golfers over 36 holes and won a three-man playoff Tuesday to capture the title at the 104th playing of the Yamaha Atlanta Open at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw. Kramer, representing the Golf Club of Georgia, scored a birdie … [Read more...]
Bulldogs Finish 18th At NCAA Championships
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The No. 11-ranked Georgia women’s golf team posted a 12-over 300 in Sunday’s third round of the NCAA Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club. The Bulldogs wrap up the tournament in 18th place, Georgia’s 27th top-20 finish at the national championships over the last 43 years. “It’s something we’ve got to build on,” head coach Josh Brewer said. “It’s been five … [Read more...]
Golfer Ross Steelman Transferring to Tech
THE FLATS – Golfer Ross Steelman, a second-team All-SEC selection as a sophomore this spring at Missouri, has signed a grant-in-aid to transfer to Georgia Tech and will enroll for the summer term, head coach Bruce Heppler announced Friday. Steelman has three seasons of eligibility remaining. The Columbia, Mo., native makes the transition after finishing in a tie for third … [Read more...]
Thompson Recognized By Haskins Award And SEC
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s Davis Thompson earned two more accolades on Friday from the Haskins Award and the Southeastern Conference. The senior from Auburn, Ala., was chosen as one of the 10 members of the final watch list for the Haskins Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate golfer. Thompson was joined on the final watch list by Ludvig Aberg of … [Read more...]
Tech Golfers Advance to NCAA Championship
Tallahassee, Fla. – Christo Lamprecht, Noah Norton and Bartley Forrester carded subpar rounds Tuesday, and Georgia Tech posted a 3-under-par final round of 285 to finish third in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional at Seminole Legacy Golf Club. The Yellow Jackets advance to the NCAA Men’s Division I Championship for the 30th time in team history and will begin play May 28 at Grayhawk … [Read more...]