ORLANDO, Fla. – The Augusta University women’s golf team will make its fourth-straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, after earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Athens Regional. The Jaguars will play at the University of Georgia Golf Course May 8-10. The regional selections were announced on Golf Channel and streamed live on the Golf Channel website on Thursday, April 27 at … [Read more...]
Davis Love Foundation Names Todd Thompson RSM Classic Tournament Director
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA - After an extensive executive search, the Davis Love Foundation, the host organization of The RSM Classic, has named Todd Thompson Tournament Director. Thompson will help oversee the tournament staff and daily operations of this PGA TOUR FedEx Cup event which will be held this year on November 13-19 at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, … [Read more...]
Former Bulldog Swafford Scores First PGA Tour Victory
MARIETTA, GA - Of the eight former University of Georgia golfers with status on the PGA Tour for the 2016-17 season, Hudson Swafford was the only without a victory on the tour. Swafford, who is in his fourth season as a PGA Tour member, joined the list of winners from UGA, taking the annual stop in the Southern California desert formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic. The … [Read more...]
Vicki Goetze-Ackerman to Join AJGA Board of Directors
BRASELTON, Ga. – Vicki Goetze-Ackerman, one of the most accomplished junior golfers in the history of the American Junior Golf Association and the LPGA Player President since 2012, will join the AJGA’s Board of Directors after being elected at the annual Membership Meeting, Nov. 19, at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. “We are pleased to welcome Vicki Goetze-Ackerman to our … [Read more...]
Georgia To Host 2017 NCAA Regional
ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia will host a Regional of the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships next May 8-10 at the University of Georgia Golf Course, the NCAA announced on October 7th, 2016. The UGA Golf Course has a long history hosting premier events, including national championships in 1971, 1981, 1983, 1993 and 2013, an NCAA Regional in 2008 and 44 editions of the … [Read more...]
Albertson Elected as 24th President of Georgia PGA
ROSWELL, GA -- Brian Albertson, PGA Head Professional at Coosa Country Club in Rome was elected the 24th president of the Georgia Section, PGA of America on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Georgia PGA Annual Meeting held at the Alpharetta Marriott on Windward Parkway. Albertson, a native of Alpharetta, is a graduate of Madison County High School and the University of Georgia … [Read more...]
West Team Claims Wyndham Cup for Third Straight Year
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Carrying a slim two-point lead into the 20 singles matches, the West Team scored five of the first six points Thursday, July 30th, 2015, en route to its third straight Wyndham Cup victory, 27.5-22.5. With the win, the West improved its record to 14-9-3 in the all-time series. Though the East Team carried momentum from Wednesday night, the West Team … [Read more...]
GSGA U.S. Amateur #2 Qualifying Results
Roswell G.A.-- Kyle Mueller of Watkinsville earned medalist honors and qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship after posting a 7-under-par 135 (70-65) at a 36-hole sectional at Horseshoe Bend Country Club. Joining Mueller, who plays golf at the University of Michigan, are Sepp Straka of Valdosta, Tye Waller of Griffin and Zachary Healy of Peachtree Corners. Straka, who … [Read more...]
Top 10 NCAA Division I Schools for Men’s Golf
Thousands of people around the world make a living playing or supporting those who play golf. Approximately 60 million people play at least one round of golf annually. Many of those golf games involve networking or approaching a fellow golf-lover for a business deal. Golf is the official sport of commerce. If you’re good enough to play golf at the collegiate level, you can … [Read more...]