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SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Men’s golf fails to win third consecutive conference title

The 14th ranked men’s golf team returns home this weekend from St. Simons Island after a disappointing fourth place finish in the Southeastern Conference Championship. The Bulldogs fired a 2-over-par 282 in Sunday’s final round and finished the tournament at 22-over 862. Florida took the SEC title after an 8-over 848 finish. Senior Russell Henley [...]

Golf senior trio excited about chance to three-peat as conference champions

After four years on the men’s golf team, senior Hudson Swafford is sad to see his Bulldog career winding down. As he prepares to play in the Southeastern Conference Championship for the last time this weekend, Swafford has only one goal in mind; to play a highly enjoyable weekend of golf. “Obviously, we are always [...]

Women’s tennis team takes down South Carolina

The No. 6 ranked Women’s tennis team returns home content but not completely satisfied this weekend after losing to No. 2 ranked Florida on Friday and defeating 37th ranked South Carolina on Sunday. The Bulldogs 1-6 loss to the Gators ended an 11 consecutive match-winning streak. Georgia’s only win came from doubles duo, Alexandra Anghelescu [...]

Tennis senior gives ‘amazing leadership’

After four years on the women’s tennis team, senior Cameron Ellis has seen it all. From long and sometimes grueling practices to never-ending matches in unforgiving heat, Ellis has powered her way through and is now determined to finish her tennis career strong. “We’ve had a great season so far,” Ellis said. “We have developed [...]

Men’s golf struggles in match play format

The eighth seeded men’s golf team posted a ninth place finish at the Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship.   This type of tournament differs from the traditional stroke-play format of play in that golfers compete hole by hole versus a cumulative stroke score.   Seniors Russell Henley, Hudson Swafford and Harris English participated in the [...]

TENNIS NOTEBOOK: Men’s and women’s tennis secure weekend victories

The no. 13 ranked women’s tennis team returns home delighted this weekend after two strong wins over Auburn and No. 34 ranked Alabama in their SEC season opening debut. The two wins leave Georgia at 6-1, 2-0 on the season. “It is a very promising feeling to kick off the SEC season with two strong [...]

Men’s golf disappointed with fourth place finish

After a tough fall season, the No. 13 men’s golf team returns home dissatisfied with its opener to the spring season after finishing in fourth place in the Puerto Rico Classic. The Bulldogs  opened the tournament on the Rio Mar Country Club’s River Course in seventh place after firing a 1-over 289 in the first [...]

Former Georgia golfer earns spot on the PGA Tour

Kevin Kisner has had his card dealt to him. And this card is one that could further his professional golf career. Kisner, a 2006 graduate of the University, has received a PGA Tour card for the first time in his career after finishing in 11th place on the Nationwide Tour money list with $279,292 in [...]

‘Down Under’ golfers stand out for Georgia

The University of Georgia is home to a wide array of international students. Ironically, two international members of the men’s golf team hail from the same part of the world — Down Under. Sophomores Bryden Macpherson and Scott McAlpine arrived at Georgia by way of Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, respectively. Macpherson, last season’s [...]

Golf team heads to invitational

After a one-stroke victory over defending national champion Augusta State University at the Brickyard Collegiate Championship on October 10th, the sixth-ranked Georgia golf team is eager to finish the fall portion of their season with another big win. The Bulldogs will head to Windermere, Fla., Sunday to compete in the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational. The team [...]

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