EVANS, G.A. - The GSGA fell to the Georgia PGA professionals in the Billy Peters Cup Matches, 17-15. In an effort to win the competition for the first time since 2009, the GSGA finished day one tied, 8-8, but a day of singles matches saw the team of professionals prevail. The 40th playing of the biennial event took place at Champions Retreat Golf Club, October 19-20. On the … [Read more...]
Georgia Southern Men’s Golf Tie for Fourth at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate
RALEIGH, N.C. – Matt Mierzejewski, Charlie Martin, and Kim Koivu all shot under par, and the Georgia Southern golf team carded a 282 in the final round to finish in a tie for fourth at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate at Lonnie Poole Golf Course Tuesday, October 8th, 2014. Mierzejewski shot 2-under on the back nine to finish with a 69, and Martin had three birdies on the back … [Read more...]
Final round surge lifts Robert Mize to Georgia Amateur title
Although he didn’t exactly do it on purpose, Robert Mize employed a very shrewd plan that earned him a victory in the Georgia Amateur, played at Idle Hour in Macon. Mize, the son of 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize of Columbus, stayed within range of the leaders throughout the tournament, but never got too close to the player leading at the end of the first three … [Read more...]
White, Dunlap among Georgians advancing in U.S. Open qualifiers
Georgia golfers captured 11 of 14 spots in U.S. Open local qualifiers played at Marietta Country Club and the Legends at Chateau Elan. Seven spots in sectional qualifying were available from each of the local qualifiers, with five advancing from Marietta Country Club and six from the Legends. Maurice Jeffries, a pro from Peachtree City, shared medalist honors at Marietta CC … [Read more...]
Georgia Southern to Add Women’s Golf Team
Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced today that the school will add women’s golf as its 17th intercollegiate program, beginning in the 2015-16 season. The program will have six full scholarships, which is the full complement allowed by the NCAA, and the new women's golf team will compete as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. “Women’s golf will … [Read more...]