After an almost mistake-free first 25 holes in the Georgia Women’s Open,. Ji Eun Baik was cruising with a 6-stroke lead when she suddenly started hitting tee shots on par 3s, 4s and 5s alike in the direction of out of bounds stakes rather than fairways or greens. In the span of seven holes, Baik hit three shots that came to rest within a few feet of being out of bounds and a … [Read more...]
After 5 top finishes, Jessica Haigwood wins Georgia Women’s Open
After finishing in the top five each of the last five years in the Georgia Women’s Open, including three straight runner-up finishes, Roswell’s Jessica Haigwood figured it was finally her time take home the winner’s trophy. Haigwood shot a final round 69 at Pinetree CC earlier this week to score a two-stroke victory over Lacey Fears of Bonaire, who either led or was tied for … [Read more...]
Symetra Tour to play in May at Atlanta National; Shirley, Paolozzi join Reynolds, Phillips in field
Women’s professional golf has been missing from metro Atlanta for almost a decade, but that will change this month when the Symetra Tour makes a stop at Atlanta National in the North Fulton suburb of Milton. The Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy Classic will be played May 19-21 at the highly regarded Pete Dye layout, with the tournament field including a sizeable number of players … [Read more...]
Jessica Haigwood, Augusta State Win Women’s Event
The Augusta State women’s team won a tournament hosted by Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss., posting a 7-over 871 total to finish three shots ahead of runner-up Kennesaw State. Freshman Jessica Haigwood of Roswell earned individual medalist honors at 6-under 210. The Lady Jaguars shot 286-295-290, leading after each of the first two rounds. Kennesaw shot 283 the final round to … [Read more...]
Georgia Southern Scores First Schenkel Invitational Title Mercer Takes Event Hosted by Florida State
Georgia Southern captured its first-ever title in the Schenkel Invitational, winning the tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro against a strong field. The Schenkel is one of the longest-running tournaments in college golf, with the Eagles finally winning the event, which was played for the 35th time this year. The team dedicated the victory to Angela … [Read more...]
Women’s College Golf Preview Top Georgia Talent Leaving State
For more than three decades, women’s college golf in the state was pretty much confined to Athens, with the Lady Bulldogs a consistent contender at the national level. Georgia won the NCAA Championship in 2001 and made runs at the national title on several other occasions. But the Lady Bulldogs haven’t had a top-10 finish in the NCAA Championship since 2008, and haven’t been … [Read more...]