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...]
Familiar Names Missing from Georgia Women’s Open; Wright only Past Champion in Field
The Georgia Women’s Open returns to a familiar site this year, with Brookfield Country Club hosting the event July 16-17 for the fifth time in the last six years. However, many of the most familiar and successful players in the tournament’s recent history will not be in the field, with only one former Georgia Women’s Open champion competing this year. The tournament has … [Read more...]
Emory University To Add Women’s Golf As Intercollegiate Sport
Emory University Clyde Partin Sr., Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna has announced that it will be adding women's golf to its list of varsity sports, beginning in the fall of 2019. Recruiting efforts will begin immediately to attract prospective female golfers to the University. The Eagles have not yet hired a coach, but those efforts will be ongoing in the coming … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Golf: Jaguars Finish Third At Lady Boilermaker
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Augusta University women’s golf team finished the Lady Boilermaker in third place at 36-over-par on Sunday afternoon at Ackerman-Allen Golf Course. The Jaguars had five players finish inside the top 20 and were led by freshman Nicole Page in a tie for eighth. Round two started with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. Texas Tech had an 11 stroke lead after … [Read more...]
Chairman Fred Ridley Announces Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today the establishment of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship, which will be held annually the week prior to the Masters and will culminate with the final round taking place at Augusta National. “Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts left behind a legacy of always trying to … [Read more...]
Georgia State Women’s Golf: Panthers Finish 12th at Charleston Invitational
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Led by a 1-under 71 from freshman Chloe Howard, the Georgia State women’s golf team shot a final round 305 to finish in 12th-place at the Charleston Invitational at RiverTowne Country Club on Tuesday. Howard’s final round included two birdies and an eagle to leave her at 5-over par and tied for 20th in the 54-hole event. It is Howard’s fifth top 25 … [Read more...]
GS Women’s Golf: Ofstedahl Ties for Eighth at Hennsler Intercollegiate
KENNESAW, Ga. – Ella Ofstedahl fired a 73 in the final round of the Hennsler Intercollegiate Tuesday and tied for eighth, and the Georgia Southern women’s golf team placed ninth in the event at Pinetree Country Club. Ofstedahl (+5) finished a stroke behind Julia Johnson of Ole Miss in seventh and two shots behind a tie for fifth. It was the sophomore’s second top-10 and … [Read more...]
Women’s Golf: Jaguars Finish Fourth At Henssler Financial Intercollegiate
KENNESAW, Ga. – The Augusta University women’s golf team took fourth place at the Henssler Financial Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon, after finishing 28-over-par in the 11-team field. Freshman Teresa Diez-Moliner posted the best finish of her career and led the Jaguars with a tie for fifth overall. The Jaguars started the second round five shots off the lead, but shot … [Read more...]
Georgia State Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. – Led by a final round 72 from sophomore Grace Choi, the Georgia State women’s golf team shot a 306 on Tuesday to finish in sixth place at the 25th annual John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate at Eagle’s Landing Country Club. Jacksonville finished the three-day event at 18-over par to win by 18 strokes. The 882 total is the second-lowest in tournament history. … [Read more...]