Rio Grande, Puerto Rico – Seemingly in control with a six-stroke lead midway through Tuesday’s final round, Georgia Tech stumbled over its final nine holes and dropped to a fourth-place finish at the 26th Puerto Rico Classic, played at the Ocean Course at the Rio Mar Resort and Spa. TECH LINEUP – With the field battling windy conditions for the second straight day, the Yellow … [Read more...]
Georgia Tech: Schniederjans Captures Puerto Rico Classic Title
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico – Freshman Luke Schniederjans fired a 7-under-par 65 Tuesday, overtaking five other golfers to win medalist honors, while 28th-ranked Georgia Tech shot 7-under 281 and finished in a tie for third place at the 25th annual Puerto Rico Classic. TECH LINEUP – Schniederjans (Powder Springs, Ga.) carded six birdies, an eagle and a bogey to post … [Read more...]
Rolex Tournament of Champions earns AJGA’s 2016 Invitational of the Year and Media Award
BRASELTON, GEORGIA. — On February 3, 2017, The Rolex Tournament of Champions, hosted for the first time at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, has earned two 2016 awards from the American Junior Golf Association: Invitational of the Year and the Media Award. Each year, the AJGA presents awards to the tournaments with the best individual hospitality, Junior-Am … [Read more...]
Ollie Schniederjans ends amateur career in style; Makes cut in 2 majors, contends in British Open
Recent Georgia Tech graduate Ollie Schniederjans ended his amateur career at the British Open, achieving a rare feat that put him in some elite company. Schniederjans made the cut in both the U.S. Open and British Open, making him just the third American amateur in the past 50 years to do so. The other two are Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. The two-time first team … [Read more...]
Canton Pair Plays with Golf’s Legends at PNC Father/Son Challenge
ATLANTA,GA- Canton residents Michael and John Blanton played a memorable round of golf among the game’s most famous names at the recent PNC Father/Son Challenge, the unique, family-oriented tournament held in Orlando. The championship event was played Dec. 11-14, 20014 at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club at Grand Lakes Resort and won by Bernhard Langer and his son Jason. In … [Read more...]
Soosman and Brooks Crowned Polo Golf Junior Classic Champions
PALM BEACH GARDENS, F.L. — Spencer Soosman of Westlake Village, California, and Sierra Brooks of Sorrento, Florida, were crowned champions of the 37th Polo Golf Junior Classic after notching finals victories at PGA National Resort & Spa. Soosman defeated high school teammate Matthew Wolff of Agoura Hills, California, in 20 holes and Brooks topped Lauren Stephenson of … [Read more...]
Former Tech stars attempt to become first Yellow Jacket to win Open since Bobby Jones
THE FLATS – Three Georgia Tech alumni, including 2009 British Open Champion Stewart Cink and seven-time PGA tour winner Matt Kuchar, will tee off Thursday at the 114th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C. All-American and 2007 graduate Roberto Castro also is in the field after advancing to the Tour Championship last year and finishing … [Read more...]
4 Georgia ‘rookies’ among 2014 Masters field English, Kirk, Castro, Reed to make first starts
Georgia’s 2014 Masters contingent includes a number of players who will bring an impressive recent resume with them to Augusta, including four of the state’s talented group of golfers in their 20s making their first appearance in the tournament. Six of the 11 Georgians in the field have already won during the 2013-14 season, with two others closing out the 2013 season with … [Read more...]
PGA Tour’s 2014 Season Already Under Way Georgia Contingent Looks to Match ’13 Success
For the first time ever, the PGA Tour is beginning its season late in the year, rather than starting in early January. The 2013-14 season began Oct. 10 with the Frys.com Open in northern California, with six events scheduled before a break in mid-November. The change will give the formerly “Fall Series” tournaments FedExCup status, with the six tournaments scheduled for … [Read more...]