VANCOUVER, British Columbia --- Former Georgia All-American Lee McCoy claimed the first professional victory of his career as he won the MacKenzie Tour’s Freedom 55 Financial Open on Sunday at Point Grey Golf and Country Club. McCoy, making his first appearance on the MacKenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada, finished at 20-under 268 with rounds of 66, 69, 67 and 66. He was eight … [Read more...]
February College Round-Up: Tech Second in Puerto Rico
Georgia Tech trailed defending national champion Alabama by 10 shots going into the final round of the Puerto Rico Classic, but a stirring rally came up just short despite a 62 by senior Richy Werenski. The Yellow Jackets shot 20-under 268 the final day to finish at 41-under 823, but Alabama held off the Tech charge with a closing 274 total after scores of 273 and 272 the … [Read more...]
College Roundup – Week 1: Tech 7th in Hawaii opener; Kennesaw 2nd in California
Several college golf teams from Georgia played their first events of 2014 in early February, including the Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State men, and the Augusta State, Georgia State and Kennesaw State women. Georgia Tech played its annual season opener in Hawaii, tying 7th with a 27-under total of 837. Oklahoma State won the tournament by 12 shots at 819, led by medalist … [Read more...]
Masters field at 90 at end of 2013
With the 2013 international golf schedule now completed, the field for the 2014 Masters has largely been decided, with 90 players having earned invitations. The final two spots from the top 50 in the World Rankings were not decided until the completion of the final week of tournament action for the year. The Netherlands’ Joost Luiten and South Africa’s Brendan Grace finished … [Read more...]