SUGAR GROVE, I.L. --- Georgia’s Lee McCoy helped the United States retain the Palmer Cup – a Ryder Cup-style event featuring collegians – with an 18-12 decision over Europe on Sunday, June 14th, 2015, at Rich Harvest Farms. McCoy, who recently completed his junior year with the Bulldogs, earned 1.5 points for Team USA. He and Ollie Schniederjans defeated Thomas Detry and Jon … [Read more...]
McCoy and Harman Qualify For U.S. Open
ATHENS, G.A. --- Two men with ties to the Georgia golf team earned spots in the U.S. Open on Monday (June 8th, 2015) during sectional qualifying tournaments. Lee McCoy, who just completed his junior season with the Bulldogs, finished second at Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground, G.A. He carded a 13-under 131 to snare one of the sectional’s three spots. At Germantown and … [Read more...]
Kirk Scores Fourth PGA Tour Victory at Colonial
BY: MIKE BLUM--May 26th, 2015 Chris Kirk has had an affinity for Colonial Country Club and the Ft. Worth, Tex., area since he was a junior at the University of Georgia. Kirk came to Ft. Worth after a stellar junior season on the Georgia golf team, hoping to win the Ben Hogan Award, which is presented to the top collegiate golfer. He intended to turn pro and forego … [Read more...]
McCoy Recognized By SEC And USA Golf Federation
ATHENS, G.A. --- Georgia golfer Lee McCoy received two honors on Thursday (April 30th, 2015) as he was named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference by the league office and to the United States team for the 2015 Pan American Games. McCoy was named First-Team All-SEC for the first time in his career. McCoy is the 42nd Bulldog to earn First-Team All-SEC distinction. Under … [Read more...]
UGA’s McCoy Makes History With Third Straight Win
AUGUSTA, G.A. --- Georgia’s Lee McCoy made school history on Sunday, April 5, 2015 as he claimed medalist honors in the 3M Augusta Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club. McCoy won his third consecutive tournament, becoming the first Bulldog to accomplish that feat. The junior has won four times overall this year, matching the single-season school record set by Chris Kirk in … [Read more...]
Medalist McCoy Leads UGA Bulldogs To Runner-Up Finish
GREENSBORO, G.A. --- Led by tournament medalist Lee McCoy, the Georgia men’s golf team came in second in the Linger Longer Invitational on Sunday, March 22, 2015. McCoy, a junior, finished at 14-under-par 202, including a 5-under 67 in the final round, for a 2-shot victory over Texas’ Beau Hossler. The win is McCoy’s second of the season and the third of his … [Read more...]
NCAA Men’s Golf: Jake Marriott Qualifies For 2015 Jones Cup
AUGUSTA, G.A. – GRU Augusta men's golf sophomore Jake Marriott qualified for the Jones Cup Invitational at Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, Ga., from January 30th – February 1st, 2015, after he tied for the low round with a par-67 in the 2015 Jones Cup Invitational Qualifier on Monday, January 19th, 2015. Marriott tied with Keenan Huskey in the 18-hole stroke play … [Read more...]
Chris Kirk Captures Big Win at Deutsche Bank Championship
Former University of Georgia Bulldog Chris Kirk took his third PGA TOUR win Monday, Sept. 1, at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass. To grab the win, Kirk had to outperform world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, who finished the championship tied for fifth. Kirk was paired with McIlroy on Sunday, matching him shot for shot and flourishing in the environment that accompanies … [Read more...]
Brendon Todd Todd adds to list of ex-Bulldogs to win on the PGA Tour this year
Brendon Todd became the latest in an increasingly long list of former Georgia Bulldogs to win during the 2013-14 season, taking the Byron Nelson Classic for his first PGA Tour victory. But Todd’s career is unique among the ex-UGA golfers who have won this season. Players like Russell Henley and Harris English were immediate successes on the PGA Tour. Chris Kirk, Todd’s … [Read more...]