THE FLATS – Looking to complete a strong finish to an already successful summer on the amateur circuit, Georgia Tech’s Bartley Forrester, Christo Lamprecht and Ross Steelman begin competition Monday at the 122nd United States Amateur Championship at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J. The Yellow Jacket threesome looks to return the Havemeyer Trophy, given to the … [Read more...]
Christo Lamprecht Joins Field for U.S. Amateur
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech golfer Christo Lamprecht has received an exemption to compete in the 122nd United States Amateur, which begins Monday in Paramus, N.J. Based on qualification criteria, players who are listed among the top 50 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking on Aug. 8 are exempt, and Lamprecht is ranked No. 46. Lamprecht, a junior from George, South Africa, will join … [Read more...]
Bartley Forrester Wins Monroe Invitational
Pittsford, N.Y. – Adding his biggest accomplishment to an already successful calendar 2022, Georgia Tech’s Bartley Forrester holed out for an eagle on the 17th hole to protect a dwindling lead and completed a three-stroke victory at the 81st Monroe Invitational. Forrester finished the tournament with an 11-under-par total of 269 for the four-round event. Ohio State senior … [Read more...]
Jackets Qualifying for U.S. Amateur
THE FLATS – Six current and former Georgia Tech golfers begin a busy week in amateur golf Monday and Tuesday, attempting to qualify for the 122nd United States Amateur Championship with a 36-hole final qualifier at the Standard Club in Johns Creek, Ga. Current Yellow Jackets Bartley Forrester, Connor Howe, Aidan Kramer, Andy Mao and Hiroshi Tai are competing along with … [Read more...]
Aidan Kramer Wins Rice Planters Amateur
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. – After an 18-hole final-round battle Friday that left Georgia Tech teammates tied for first place at 11-under-par 205, Aidan Kramer outlasted Andy Mao in a sudden-death playoff to win the 50th Rice Planters Amateur at Snee Farm Country Club. Kramer name joins former Yellow Jacket All-Americans Nacho Gervas (1987) and Stewart Cink (1993) on the R.P. Horne … [Read more...]
Tech Golf Ties for 6th at The Goodwin
Stanford, Calif. – Christo Lamprecht shot a 2-under-par 68, but Georgia Tech was unable to post any other subpar rounds Saturday, posting a 1-over-par score of 281 and a tie for sixth place in its fourth tournament of the spring, The Goodwin. Lamprecht tied for eighth place individually to lead the Yellow Jackets. The 11th-ranked Jackets started the day strong, playing the … [Read more...]
Tech Ties for 6th at Golf Club of Georgia
Alpharetta, Ga. – Junior Connor Howe fired a 4-under-par 68, and freshman Benjamin Reuter added a 3-under-par 69 Sunday, leading 13th-ranked Georgia Tech to a 6-under-par total of 282 and a tie for sixth place with Virginia on the final leaderboard at the 15th Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate. Tech’s B team earned some bragging rights, however, posting a 9-under-par 279 in … [Read more...]
Tech Golf Heads North for Windon Memorial Classic
THE FLATS – Having risen to No. 8 in the most recent coaches poll following its season-opening win at the Maui Jim Intercollegiate two weeks ago, Georgia Tech’s golf team travels to the Chicago area for the Windon Memorial Classic Monday and Tuesday in Glencoe, Ill. Head coach Bruce Heppler’s 27th Tech team set a team and individual 54-hole scoring record in capturing the … [Read more...]
Noah Norton Wins U.S. Amateur Qualifier at Crabapple
THE FLATS – Recent Georgia Tech graduate Noah Norton followed his opening round of 64 Monday with a 65 Tuesday and captured medalist honors at the U.S. Amateur qualifier at the Capital City Club Crabapple course in Milton, Ga. He qualified for the U.S. Amateur for the fifth straight year and will tee it up at the 121st championship Aug. 9-15 at Oakmont, Pa. Norton’s … [Read more...]