ATHENS, G.A. --- Lee McCoy and Sepp Straka, who led Georgia to the team title at the Puerto Rico Classic, have been chosen as Southeastern Conference Golfers of the Week, according to an announcement Wednesday by the league office. McCoy and Straka each shot 5-under 211 to pace the Bulldogs to a 7-shot victory over Georgia Tech in Puerto Rico. They shared SEC Golfer of the … [Read more...]
Georgia Regents Men’s Golf 10th At Tavistock Collegiate Invitational
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The GRU Augusta men's golf team shot an even-par 288 in the third and final round and five-under par overall at the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational to finish in 10th place in the 15-team field Tuesday afternoon, October 21st, 2014 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. The Jaguars shot even par for the second time in the tournament and finished 10th – ahead … [Read more...]
Georgia Bulldogs Top Louisville, But Atlantic Coast Conference Claims Top Honors
KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN. -- Despite Georgia's win over Louisville, the Atlantic Coast Conference topped the Southeastern Conference in the match play portion of the DICK'S Sporting Goods Collegiate Challenge Cup on Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at the Golf Club of Tennessee. The SEC and ACC teams went 2-2-2 against each other, but the ACC had 16.5 wins to the SEC's 13.5. The … [Read more...]
Twenty-something Georgians Making Impact, Quintet First Made Mark as Juniors in Home State
Chris Kirk holding the 2013 McGladrey Classic Trophy, after his win on Sunday, Nov. 10. By Mike Blum Victories by Chris Kirk in the recent McGladrey Classic and Harris English in Mexico put the finishing touches on what was a very successful year for a handful of twenty-something Georgians on the PGA Tour, who first made their names as junior golfers in the … [Read more...]
Three Players Qualified for U.S. Womens Mid-Amateur Championship
Qualifiers Name Total Margaret Shirley, Roswell, GA 73 Ashley Rose, North Augusta, S.C. 76 Mercedes Huarte, Suwanee, GA 77 Alternates 1st Brenda Pictor, Marietta, GA 78 * 2nd Lea Venable, Simpsonville, S.C. 78 * * determined in playoff Margaret Shirley of Roswell earned medalist honors and qualified … [Read more...]
Augusta State Duo Earns Individual at-large Bids to East Regional
Augusta State's Natalie Wille and Casey Kennedy earned at-large bids to the NCAA East Regional Monday night when the field of 72 teams and 378 individuals was announced from the NCAA's headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. A senior from Balsta, Sweden, Wille has registered one of the top seasons in the Lady Jaguar Golf program's 12-year history. Wille paced the squad in stroke … [Read more...]
Georgia Southern Golf Ties for Fifth at SoCon Championships
The Georgia Southern golf team shot a 301 in the third round of the 77th Southern Conference Championships to move up one spot and tie for fifth Tuesday at Ralston Creek Course. Scott Wolfes was named the league’s Golfer of the Year and first-team all-conference. The sophomore won two tournaments, placed first or second in five events and posted seven top-10 … [Read more...]
FORE Georgia Congratulates Scott Crouse who is named General Manager of Steel Canyon Golf Club
Alpharetta, Ga. – Affiniti Golf Partners has named Scott Crouse as general manager at Steel Canyon Golf Club, an 18-hole daily-fee facility in the northern Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs, Ga. Crouse most recently was director of golf at Alpharetta Athletic Club, a property previously managed by Affiniti Golf in Alpharetta, Ga. prior to that he worked in golf operations … [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...]