Edwards, Colo. — The Georgia women’s golf team posted a 10-over 298 in Monday’s first round of the Golfweek Conference Challenge at Red Sky Golf Club, putting the Bulldogs in eighth place on the team leaderboard. “We made some good golf shots and some good decisions,” head coach Josh Brewer said. “We made 16 birdies. That’s a birdie out of about every six holes we played. … [Read more...]
Women’s College Preview: Georgia Looks To Rebound After Tough Fall
Georgia has been the state’s dominant women’s college golf team for decades, but after a difficult fall season, the Bulldogs begin the spring ranked behind two teams from the state by Golfstat. After a fall in which they finished last or close to last in three of their four tournaments and placed fourth in their fall finale against a relatively weak field, the Bulldogs are … [Read more...]
WGOLF: Bulldogs Finish 11th In ANNIKA
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Jillian Hollis finished ninth individually to lead the No. 9 Georgia women’s golf team at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M, which wrapped up on Tuesday. Hollis shot 2- under 214 over the 54 holes at Olympic Hills Golf Club, while the Bulldogs placed 11th in the team field. “It was a great tournament for Jillian,” head coach Josh Brewer said. … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: Five Bulldogs Begin LPGA Q-School
ATHENS, Ga. — Five representatives of Georgia women’s golf program will open play in the first stage of LPGA Q-School on Thursday. The first of the three stages to earn LPGA status will be a 72-hole tournament in Rancho Mirage, Calif. “It’s the dream of all of our players to one day play professionally on the LPGA Tour,” head coach Josh Brewer said. “We’re here to help them … [Read more...]
WGOLF: Bulldogs Announce 2017-18 Schedule
ATHENS, Ga. — A balance of traditional tournaments and first-time trips comprise the 2017-18 schedule for the Georgia women’s golf team, which was released Tuesday. Headlining the spring slate is the 46th annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course. “I expect it to be a top-10 schedule in the country again,” head coach Josh Brewer said. … [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...]
Women’s Golf: Georgia Golfers Log Impressive Results
ATHENS, Ga. — Current and future members of the Georgia women’s golf team turned in some solid performances in summer tournaments over the summer. Headlining the list were Rinko Mitsunaga and Stephanie Carras qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior Championships, respectively, this week. Mitsunaga, a rising junior, shot 3-under on Tuesday to claim … [Read more...]
Lady Dawgs to miss NCAA Championship
ATHENS, GEORGIA. — May 10, 2017, the No. 8-ranked Georgia women’s golf team finished seventh in the NCAA Athens Regional on Wednesday, leaving the Bulldogs three shots and one place on the team leaderboard shy of advancing to the NCAA Championships. “It’s definitely a frustrating way to end the season,” head coach Josh Brewer said. “We’re not going to let three three rounds … [Read more...]
UGA to Host Women’s NCAA Regionals May 8-10
ATHENS, Ga. — The 17 teams and six individuals that will compete along with the No. 8-ranked Georgia women’s golf team at the Athens Regional of the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships were announced by the NCAA on Thursday. As expected, the Bulldogs will be the No. 2 seed for the Regional, which will be contested from May 8-10 at the University of Georgia Golf … [Read more...]