ATHENS, Ga. — Emilie Meason, a four-time All-American as the former Emilie Burger, is returning to Georgia Golf as volunteer coach, head coach Josh Brewer announced on Tuesday. “It’s a great day for Georgia Golf,” Brewer said. “Just like in recruiting, we try to add talented people to our program, and we’ve added one of the best players in our history. We … [Read more...]
Karen Paolozzi Ties for Seventh in PGA Professional Championship
Original story written by T.J. Auclair of PGA.com. VERONA, N.Y. -- The goal for most players teeing it up in the PGA Professional Championship is to be a top-20 finisher and qualify for the PGA Championship. Karen Paolozzi, an assistant professional from Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta, did far better than a top 20, but qualifying for the PGA Championship wasn't a … [Read more...]
UGA Women’s Golf: Tardy Falls In U.S. Am Round Of 16
PORTLAND, OR. — Georgia’s Bailey Tardy dropped a 2-and-1 decision to Anna Newell in the round of 16 of the U.S. Women’s Amateur on Thursday, August 13th, 2015. Tardy, an incoming freshman, defeated Hannah Green in 19 holes earlier in the day at the Portland Golf Club. After the round of 16 matchup was all-square through eight holes, Newell won No. 9 and No. 10 and led … [Read more...]
Stackhouse Leads Stanford to NCAA Title
STACKHOUSE – NCAA By: Mike Blum Riverdale’s Mariah Stackhouse lifted Stanford to the NCAA Women’s Championship in Bradenton, F.L., winning the decisive match on the 19th hole to give the Cardinal a 3-2 victory over Baylor. The two teams were tied 2-2 with Stackhouse’s match against the only one left on thecourse. Stackhouse was 2-down with two holes to play after … [Read more...]
Albertson Receives Byron Nelson Award
NORMAN, O.K. – Anders Albertson of Georgia Tech has been named recipient of the 2015 Byron Nelson Award presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon, in cooperation with the Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and the Golf Coaches Association of America. Candidates for the Nelson Award must be a graduating senior and the selection committee … [Read more...]
McCoy, English, Haack, Persons To Represent UGA In Collegiate Showcase
ATHENS, G.A. --- Georgia golfer Lee McCoy has been invited to the inaugural Northern Trust Open Collegiate Showcase, which will take place on Monday, February 16th, 2015 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, C.A. McCoy and 13 additional collegians will play alongside a PGA Tour professional and two amateurs representing their universities. McCoy will be joined by … [Read more...]
Oliver Wilson Wins First Event On European Tour
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Former Georgia Regents Jaguar men's golfer Oliver Wilson started last week ranked 792nd in the world and on Sunday, October 5th, 2014 he outlasted number-one ranked Rory McIlroy at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by one stroke to win his first event on the European Tour. As a Jaguar from 2000-03, Wilson put together one of the best careers in … [Read more...]
NCAA Men’s Golf: Patrick Reed Makes His Mark In Ryder Cup
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The most-watched international golf competition is filled with nerves, tension, nonstop competition, and the best from the United States and Europe battling it out. And in the most recent edition, Jaguar alumnus Patrick Reed made his Ryder Cup debut – and established himself as someone looking to stay awhile. The former All-American and two-time winner on the … [Read more...]
Jon Curran Wins Brunswick-Heritage Oaks Classic
Above: Jon Curran receives a check for winning the Brunswick-Heritage Oaks Classic. Brunswick, Ga. – Over the first six events of the season, the NGA TOUR crowned six first-time winners. However, Jon Curran ended that streak on Sunday afternoon in the Brunswick-Heritage Oaks Classic by becoming the first two-time winner of the season on the top-rated developmental … [Read more...]