Johns Creek, Ga. – Georgia Tech’s Luke Schniederjans needed an extra hole, but his short birdie putt on the first sudden death hole at No. 18 was a winner and gave him the championship of the 99th Georgia Amateur Championship Sunday at the Atlanta Athletic Club. In his first tournament competition since the college golf season came to an abrupt halt in March, Schniederjans … [Read more...]
Tyler Strafaci Wins Palmetto Aamateur
Aiken, S.C. – Georgia Tech senior golfer Tyler Strafaci captured his second amateur title in the span of seven days Saturday, firing a closing 1-under-par 69 to overtake the 54-hole leader and win the Palmetto Amateur. The Davie, Fla., senior, who became the first Georgia Tech player to win the North & South Amateur last week at Pinehurst, N.C., became the first Yellow … [Read more...]
Tyler Strafaci Captures North & South Amateur Championship
Pinehurst, N.C. – Georgia Tech senior golfer Tyler Strafaci captured the biggest amateur title of his career Saturday, winning the 120th North & South Amateur Championship with a 3&1 victory over William Holcomb V, a senior at Sam Houston State, in the championship match. Strafaci had reached the final with a 2&1 win over Jonathan Yaun of Liberty University in the … [Read more...]
Ralston To Compete In PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s Spencer Ralston will be competing this week in the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, marking his first opportunity to play in a PGA Tour event. “I am really excited for the chance to play in the RBC Heritage,” said Ralston, who recently announced he will return for a fifth season with Georgia. “It’s a dream of mine to play on the PGA Tour, so … [Read more...]
Tyler Strafaci Named Finalist for Byron Nelson Award
Norman, Okla. – Georgia Tech senior golfer Tyler Strafaci has named one of three finalists by the Golf Coaches Association of America for the 2020 Byron Nelson Award presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf, in cooperation the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. He joins Colin Kober of Baylor and John Murphy of Louisville. Candidates for the Nelson Award must be a graduating senior and … [Read more...]
Anudit, Schmit Capture All-Conference Honors
ATLANTA, Ga. – The ASUN Conference announced its 10-member Women's Golf All-Conference team Friday and a pair of Kennesaw State Owls found a spot on the list. Tai Anudit and Meva Schmit, who both completed their first seasons donning the Black and Gold, took home all-conference honors. "Although our season was cut short, we had many highlights throughout the fall and … [Read more...]
Phillips, Thompson Named As First-Team All-Americans
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s Trent Phillips and Davis Thompson have been chosen as 2020 PING First-Team All-Americans, according to an announcement Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America. This marks the second time in school history that the Bulldogs have had two First-Team All-Americans in the same year as Chris Kirk and Brendon Todd were honorees in 2007. … [Read more...]
Thompson Is One Of Three Finalists For Haskins Award
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...]
Anudit Ascends as Owls Finish ICON Invitational
HOUSTON - The Kennesaw State women's golf team wrapped the third round of the ICON Invitational, as Tai Anudit climbed 14 places in the leader board to capture the first top-20 finish of the spring season. The Owls posted a collective 895 (+31) after all three rounds, and finished 12th in a talented field. "Props to Tai for putting together a solid second and third round, … [Read more...]