THE FLATS – Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht continues to see his profile grow both on the collegiate level and internationally. The rising junior from George, South Africa has been named to represent his home country in the World Amateur Team championships, which will be played in late August in France. Coming in at No. 50 in the latest World Amateur Golf Ranking, … [Read more...]
Jackets Open Spring Season in Hawai’i
THE FLATS – Returning to action following a successful fall season, Georgia Tech’s golf team has traveled to the Big Island of Hawai’i to take part in its traditional spring season opener, the Amer Ari Intercollegiate beginning Thursday at Hapuna Golf Course in Waimea, Hawai’i. After winning twice in the fall and finishing the season No. 20 in the Golfstat rankings (No. 17 … [Read more...]
Bruce Heppler Elected to Georgia Golf Hall of Fame
THE FLATS – At the helm of Georgia Tech’s golf program for 13 Atlantic Coast Conference championships, 18 appearances in the NCAA Championship and 67 tournament titles overall, Bruce Heppler has been selected for induction into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2022. The Georgia State Golf Association made the announcement Thursday that Heppler will be … [Read more...]
Six Current/Former Jackets Set for U.S. Amateur
THE FLATS – Looking to keep the Havemeyer Trophy on the Georgia Tech campus for a third straight year, returning Yellow Jackets Adam Bratton, Bartley Forrester and Ross Steelman, along with recent graduate Noah Norton and alumni Bo Andrews and R.B. Clyburn begin their quest Monday to win the 121st United States Amateur Championship, which is being conducted at Oakmont Country … [Read more...]
Tech Golf Earns Top-25 Final Ranking
THE FLATS – For the 20th time in the last 21 years, Georgia Tech’s golf team has earned a top-25 position in the final rankings of both collegiate golf polls. The Yellow Jackets were tabbed No. 25 by Golfstat, and No. 24 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Index, completing a steady climb from the beginning of their spring schedule in January. With a roster that included only two … [Read more...]
Several Jackets Qualifying for U.S. Open Golf
THE FLATS – Eight Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, including five touring pros, two recent graduates and one incoming transfer, are set to compete in final qualifying tournaments Monday for the 121st U.S. Open Championship, which will be played June 17-20 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif. Final qualifying, which are 36-hole events, will take place Monday at nine … [Read more...]
Playoff Birdie Lifts Robert Streb Over Kevin Kisner in RSM Classic
The final round of the RSM Classic ended in predictable fashion Sunday. For the sixth time in 11 years, the tournament ended in a playoff, with the two participants familiar names in RSM Classic history. Just as he had done in his four previous playoff appearances on the PGA Tour since 2015, former Georgia Bulldog golfer Kevin Kisner lost the playoff on the second extra … [Read more...]
Quality RSM Classic Field Features Strong Group of International Players
The RSM Classic will be played this week with likely the strongest field in its history, largely due to an influx of international players, (mostly from Europe), who are making the trip from Augusta to St. Simons Island after competing in the Masters last week. This is the 11thyear for the PGA Tour tournament, which is being held from Nov. 19-22 on the Seaside and Plantation … [Read more...]
3 Former Champions Among Large Georgia Contingent in RSM Classic
Three former champions head a long list of golfers with Georgia ties in the field for this week’s RSM Classic at Sea Island Golf Club. More than 25 golfers with ties to the state will be among the 156 players competing in the PGA Tour event, which is being played for the 11thtime this week. The three RSM Classic champions are former Georgia Bulldog teammates Chris Kirk … [Read more...]