No. 13 Florida State In 2nd Place At Gator Invitational Men's Golf Tournament Feb 10, 2008
- Led by senior All-American , who is in second place in the individual standings, the Florida State men's golf team is in second place in the team standings after the first two rounds of the SunTrust Gator Invitational at the University of Florida Golf Course ... " SunTrust Gator Invitational/Par 70/First 2 Round Results University of Florida Golf Course/Gainesville, Fla./Feb. 9-10, 2008 2/14 Florida State 278 276 554 2. 67 67 134 T21 72 68 140 T21 72 68 140 T31 67 75 142 T49 72 73 145 T63 76... (Seminoles.com)
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A long time Central Florida favorite with cypress lined fairways and well bunkered undulating greens, Wedgefield is a classic Florida golf club built in the early 1960`s ... A long time Central Florida favorite with cypress lined fairways and well bunkered undulating greens, Wedgefield is a classic Florida golf club built. (Florida Today)
Preferred travelers get tee time perk Dec 20, 2007
The Jacksonville Beach company operating the Preferred Traveler program is working with Florida's First Coast of Golf to offer a 10 percent discount at 14 Northeast Florida golf courses. Preferred travelers will also have the chance to sign up for tee times up to 30 days in advance. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
LPGA works out details for first pro-am since 2001 Dec 19, 2007
ESPN - LPGA announces first pro-am since '01 to be held in South Florida - Golf. LPGA announces first pro-am since '01 to be held in South Florida - Golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Web site keeps tabs on CEOs' golf habits Dec 2, 2007
In fact, he has posted scores from the Naples' Olde Florida Golf Club 10 times since Feb. 18, 2006, the last one entered Wednesday, Oct. 17. But where and when a CEO golfs should be "nobody's business," argued Chris Allison, a former CEO of Cheswick telecommunications equipment maker Tollgrade Communications. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Aggies Travel To South Padre Island And Play Vanderbilt Friday Night Nov 21, 2007
The four teams who hosted preliminary round games in the 2007 South Padre Island Invitational all won those contests (Bradley, Iowa, Utah State and Vanderbilt), while the four teams that played on the road all lost their games (Austin Peay, Florida Golf Coast, Maryland-Eastern Shore and Valparaiso). Utah State will be participating in its sixth preseason tournament under head coach this weekend. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Making a pitch: Flagler County to increase marketing Nov 20, 2007
Heiser teamed up with Florida's First Coast of Golf, a Northeast Florida golf promotion agency, to bring attention to the event. "[About] $125,000 of the $345,000 is going to be spent in cooperatively advertising with the Ginn event," she said, adding that the partnership is mutually beneficial. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Cross country finishes season Nov 13, 2007
The ETSU cross country program concluded its 2007 campaign, as three Buccaneer runners and one Lady Buccaneer runner competed at the NCAA South Regional from the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville Saturday morning. Sophomore Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) wrapped up a stellar season, finishing the 10K race in 45th. (East Tennessean, TN)
Lady Bulldogs reach NCAA Championships Nov 11, 2007
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Samford Cross Country Set To Compete In NCAA Regionals Nov 10, 2007
--- The Samford cross country team will be competing in the NCAA Regional race this Saturday at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla. After a year off, OVC Female Runner of the Year gears up for her fourth appearance in the NCAA Championships. (Samfordsports.com)
NCAA berth on line for cross country Nov 10, 2007
Coming off its best race of the season at the SEC Championships, the Tennessee womens cross country team will try to take that momentum to Gainesville, where the Lady Vols will compete Saturday morning in the NCAA South Regional at the University of Florida Golf Course. Race time is 11 a.m. Eastern. (InsideTennessee.com)
Group wants Ocean Breeze soil tested Nov 9, 2007
In recent years, high levels of arsenic and lead have been found in the soil and water of South Florida golf courses and agricultural lands. The impact of arsenic-containing herbicides, used for turf maintenance, on soil and groundwater beneath golf courses has become a point of concern. (The Palm Beach Post)
• Ex-DPW Chief Settles With State Nov 8, 2007
On the second occasion Anson acknowledged to The Courant he was asked about a Florida golf trip he took in 2000 with Tomasso. Anson claimed he provided the grand jury with receipts showing he paid his own way. (FOX61, CT)
Former Landfill To Become Golf Course Nov 2, 2007
Many Florida golf courses are completely flat, but the one being built on Sunbeam Road will be different. Golfers will get the unique experience of golfing in the rolling hills without ever having to leave the state. (News4Jax.com, FL)
PGA Tour Stars to Christen Juliette Falls With Golf Tournament November 10 Nov 1, 2007
Players and spectators can expect to be impressed by this new Florida golf design, which meanders over dramatic horse farmland in the Ocala countryside. The Pro-Am event will consist of five-person teams with one professional and four amateurs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the tube: September 28 Sep 28, 2007
Midnight SPEED Formula One, qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix, at Suzuka, Japan COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 West Virginia at South Florida GOLF 7:30 a.m. TGC European PGA Tour, Seve Trophy, second round, at Killenard, Ireland 11 a.m. TNT PGA Tour, Presidents Cup, second round, at Montreal 2:30 p.m. TGC LPGA, Navistar Classic, second round, at Prattville, Ala. 5:30 p.m. TGC PGA Tour, Viking Classic, second round, at Madison, Miss. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Golf: New anti-doping policy will begin in 2008 Sep 21, 2007
The Associated Press Published: September 20, 2007. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida - Golf finally joined other major sports Thursday when its leading organizations announced an anti-doping policy that will begin in 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Monarchs Win Hartford Tournament Sep 16, 2007
Florida Golf Coast 291-297-312=900 5. Hartford 301-303-296=900 6. (Odusports.com)
Women's cross country places at Mountain Dew Invitational Sep 8, 2007
Sophomore Tiffany Saxton was one of four Dolphins to place at the Mountain Dew Invitational, Friday evening at The University of Florida Golf Course ... Freshman led the JU women's cross country team for the second consecutive week as the Dolphins competed in their first 5k race of the season at the Mountain Dew Invitational, Friday evening on The University of Florida Golf Course. (Judolphins.com)
Hawkeyes Travel To Des Moines For Drake Classic Sep 6, 2007
Florida Golf Coast also finished with a 3-0 record and was named the overall champion on point differential. Opening Win Iowa opened the tournament with a 3-1 win against UC Riverside. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Cross Country to Begin Season in Gainesville Sep 5, 2007
The Mountain Dew Gator Invitational will be at the University of Florida golf course. The intercollegiate women's 5k starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intercollegiate men's 8k at 7:00 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
V-ballers shine in Colorado Sep 4, 2007
One week after managing a 1-1 record in the season-opening Hawkeye Challenge, Iowa earned a share of the crown, tying Florida Golf Coast with a 3-0 record. Iowa downed California-Riverside 3-1, St. Francis 3-0, and host Northern Colorado 3-1, with four Hawkeyes notching career-highs in kills against Riverside. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Claim Share Of Northern Colorado Tournament Title Sep 2, 2007
Both the Hawkeyes and Florida Golf Coast finished with a 3-0 record and did not play each other over the weekend. Sophomore and junior were named to the all-tournament team. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Kremer Leads Iowa Past Saint Francis, 3-0 Sep 2, 2007
The Hawkeyes are one of two undefeated teams in the tournament, along with Florida Golf Coast. The two teams do not play each other in the tournament. (Hawkeyesports.com)
San Antonio now on par with Arizona, Florida golf destinations Aug 15, 2007
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People on the move Jul 21, 2007
The Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre has been recognized as the Best In Florida by Florida Golf Magazine 2006 Reader's Choice Survey. Hidden Creek also was the recipient of a 4-star rating in Golf Digest's 2006-07 Best Places You Can Play, 2006 Business of The Year by The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and Best Golf Course in Northwest Florida by The Pensacola News Journal. (Pensacola News Journal)
WOMEN'S GOLF Jul 21, 2007
Ryder Florida Golf Championship ... Ryder Florida Golf Championship ... Ryder Florida Golf Championship. (Hurricanesports.com)
Walshe to Play in 2007 U.S. Women's Amateur ChampionshipArizona State to Host Women's Golf NCAA West Regional Championships in 2009 Jul 18, 2007
In addition to ASU, the University of Florida will host the East regional at the University of Florida Golf Club and the Ohio State University will host the Central regional at the newly renovated Scarlet Course. "We are excited with the selection of all three regional sites," said Nancy Cross, chair of the Division I Women's Golf Committee and Senior Woman Administrator at Purdue University. (Pac-10.org)
Golfer Attacked by Gator on Florida Course Jun 27, 2007
Man Survives Alligator Attack on Florida Golf Course ... A Tennessee man survived an attack by an alligator while retrieving a golf ball at a Florida golf course Monday. (Fox News)
Innisbrook Will Test State's Top Amateurs Jun 21, 2007
University of Florida golf coach Buddy Alexander also won the crown. This year, University of North Florida golfer Jeff Dennis of Parkland returns to defend his title. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Berliner wins in playoff Jun 20, 2007
Philo, who teaches at his father's Florida golf school in the winter and has held various club pro jobs in the summer, still finds time to play. He has played in seven PGA Championships and one U.S. Open. (Albany Times Union)
Gardeners to hear about hot topic Jun 10, 2007
The second Annual Florida Open for Golfers with Disabilities will be Saturday at Kissimmee Bay Country Club, sponsored by Florida Golf Magazine and the National Alliance for Accessible Golf. Golfers without disabilities are encouraged to play in the tournament, along with their friends with disabilities. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Rebels Announce 2007 Schedule May 31, 2007
Following that will be the first-ever trip to Florida in program history, as UNLV will play Florida Golf Coast on Sept. 7 and Florida Atlantic on Sept. 9. The next two weekends will see the Rebels host back-to-back tournaments, beginning on Sept. 14 with the UNLV adidas Invitational, featuring Cal Poly, Cal State Northridge and Cleveland State. (Unlvrebels.com)
Drought saps green from golf courses May 29, 2007
Central Florida golf courses are drying and dying. Some water hazards have shriveled and disappeared. (Orlando Sentinel)
No. 25 Gamecocks Head to NCAA East Regionals May 9, 2007
McPherson fired the 67 in the first round at the 2001 SEC Championship, played on the par-72 University of Florida Golf Course, while Pearson hit the mark in the second round at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational. Gamecocks in Top 100. (Uscsports.com)
Dukes Move Up 2 Spots During Day 2 of A-10 Championships May 6, 2007
The final round of the 54-hole league championship tournament will take place on Sunday, May 6, 2007, at the same Florida golf club. Tee times will start at 8:00 a.m. on both the first and tenth tees. (Goduquesne.com)
Milsap finished 3rd at junior golf event Apr 30, 2007
Millsap shot a 79 in the first round and 71 in the second at the University of Florida Golf Course. The event is part of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour. (Pensacola News Journal)
General Releases Apr 29, 2007
14 million, Sets New Record for UM Athletics - Join the Celebrity Chefs at Benihana - 2004 University of Miami Graduation - 2004 Spring Tour - Southwest Florida Golf Classic Raises over 47,000 Dollars for Hurricane Athletics - 2004 Football Reunion - Krawek, Williams, Burt Named Top Scholar Athletes - 2004 Hurricane Club Spring tour Comes to Central Florida - Olympic Sports Banquet to be Held Monday, May 3 - Palm Beach Hurricane Club Event May 20 - Join Hurricane Great Horace Copeland And Head... (Hurricanesports.com)
County rushes vote on fertilizer law Apr 26, 2007
"If every city comes up with a different wrinkle ... this really isn't economically feasible for business," said Joel Jackson, spokesman for the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Associations. The proposed state law is expected to go before the state House on Friday and the state Senate early next week. (Herald-Tribune)
Gamecocks Compete At Bryan National This Weekend Apr 6, 2007
Pearson became the first Gamecock to ace a hole since teammate knocked in a hole-in-one at the 2005 NCAA East Regional played at the University of Florida Golf Course. Only 34 women's golfers have recorded an ace this season. (Uscsports.com)
Full Story Mar 29, 2007
" The club, where memberships go for 350,000 and up, was rated by Florida Golf Magazine as "the best course in Florida. " > > > |||||||| NEW YORK POST is a registered trademark of NYP Holdings, Inc. NYPOST.COM, NYPOSTONLINE.COM, and NEWYORKPOST.COM are trademarks of NYP Holdings, Inc. Copyright 2007NYP Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Pearson Knocks In First Ever Hole-In-One At Prestigious Tournament Mar 24, 2007
Pearson, who will compete on the Duramed FUTURES Tour after she finishes her college career this year, became the first Gamecock to ace a hole since teammate knocked in a hole-in-one at the 2005 NCAA East Regional played at the University of Florida Golf Course. "That shot really brought Jenna back into contention," Head Coach said. (Uscsports.com)
ON CAMPUS / Bible is 2-for-2 in national title games Mar 23, 2007
At Nationals, Part I: Kim Balduzzi, a 2006 Aquinas High School graduate, is a reserve guard for the NCAA Division II top-ranked Florida Golf Coast women s basketball team, which is currently participating in the Division II Elite Eight. The Eagles (34-0) defeated North Dakota 83-64 in the national quarterfinals on Wednesday and defeated Clayton State 61-57 in the semifinals Thursday night. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Outback's April Move Has Risks Mar 20, 2007
" Steranka judged the area's golf market simply over-saturated by the PGA Seniors' late-spring arrival. The Outback Pro-Am, which fashions itself as much a party as a golf tournament, does have its distinctive personality as a forceful draw. Nevertheless, the tournament will be coming at the end of a long string of golf for the state and the area. FREE DROPS: NBC commentator Gary Koch on the difference between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson: "Any time Tiger has anything negative happen, it... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Florida Golf Swing Falls Out of Step Mar 20, 2007
AP PHOTO/PHELAN M. EBENHACK Vijay Singh, of Fiji, holds the winner's trophy after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fl., Sunday, March 18, 2007. Singh finished with a score of 8-under-par 272. (The Ledger)
NO. 13 TENNESSEE GOLF TEAM BATTLES EIGHT SEC TEAMS IN BATON ROUGE Mar 16, 2007
The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. FAN ZONE THE LOCKER ROOM. (Utladyvols.com)
No. 21/17 Spartans Place Four In Top 20, Finish Third At The Lady Gator Mar 12, 2007
- Led by four individuals finishing in the top 20, the No. 21/17 Michigan State women's golf team finished in third-place at the 72-hole event at 50-over-par at the Sun Trust Lady Gator Invitational, held at the par-70 University of Florida Golf Course. After a tournament-best round of 288 as a team on Saturday afternoon, the Spartans shot a 303 in the final round to finish at 892 (301-288-303), just two strokes behind 28th-ranked Texas Christian and 16 behind tournament champion, 12th-ranked... (Msuspartans.com)
No. 21/17 Spartans Four Strokes Off Lead After 36 Holes At Lady Gator Mar 11, 2007
- Thanks to the best overall team round of the afternoon, the No. 21/17 Michigan State women's golf team vaulted from sixth to third place at the Sun Trust Lady Gator Invitational at the par-70 University of Florida Golf Course on Saturday. Heading into the final round on Sunday, the Spartans are one stroke behind second-place Texas Christian and four behind tournament-leader No. 12 Florida. (Msuspartans.com)
Seminoles In Ninth Place After Two Rounds of Lady Gator Invitational Mar 11, 2007
- Florida State University women's golf team is in ninth place in the team standings after the first two rounds of the SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational at the University of Florida Golf Course ... Lady Gator Invitational/March 10-11, 2007/Second Round FSU Results University of Florida Golf Course/Gainesville, Fla ... Lady Gator Invitational/March 10-11, 2007/Second Round Team Results University of Florida Golf Course/Gainesville, Fla. (Seminoles.com)
TENNESSEE IN SIXTH AFTER 36 HOLES AT SUNTRUST LADY GATOR INVITATIONAL Mar 11, 2007
- The ninth-ranked Tennessee golf team placed sixth after the first two rounds of the SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla. Junior currently leads the team with a four-over 144 total for third place. (Utladyvols.com)
NO. 9 LADY VOL GOLF TEAM RETURNS TO FLORIDA FOR SUNTRUST LADY GATOR INVITATIONAL Mar 9, 2007
However, the squad has not competed at the SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational on the University of Florida Golf Course since 2004 ... The SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational is hosted by the University of Florida on the par-70, 5,927-yard University of Florida Golf Course. (Utladyvols.com)
Tampa redux: PODS PGA event here again Mar 8, 2007
" The Copperhead course at Innisbrook was slightly brown and very crispy when played in the fall, and the Bermuda grass was a menace. Now that spring is near and the Bermuda is dormant, Florida golf courses are overseeded with rye grass to bring out the green color. How much that matters remains to be seen, but the change is hard to ignore. "I think you'll be able to figure out more what the ball will do," Dean Wilson said. As for the mood? This used to be serious business with so much at stake.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ohio State Women's Golf Back in Action at UCF Challenge Mar 6, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State University women's golf team returned to tournament action as a squad Monday at the University of Central Florida Golf Challenge in Orlando, Fla. The Buckeyes finished the first day of the two-day, 54-hole tournament in 11th place with a team total of 626 on the par-72 Grand Cypress Golf Course. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Florida golf swing has new look Feb 27, 2007
Posted on Tue, Feb. 27, 2007. A new schedule -- opening with the Honda Classic and concluding at Doral -- is expected to make for a stronger string of Florida events. (The Miami Herald)
Tulsa Golfers Place Seventh at the SunTrust Gator Invitational Feb 12, 2007
Gainesville, Florida - The Tulsa men's golf team finished in seventh place at the SunTrust Gator Invitational on the par-70 University of Florida Golf Course. Tulsa, ranked 17th nationally, carded a final round 287 after opening with rounds of 290 and 294 on Saturday. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Deacons, Simpson Finish Third At SunTrust Gator Invitational Feb 12, 2007
Wake Forest junior shot a final round 71 on the par 70, 6,701-yard University of Florida Golf Course to finish third in the individual race. Florida's Manuel Villegas, the only player to shoot under par for the tournament, finished 6-under par, six strokes in front of Georgia Southern's Bryan Jones. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Men's Golf Team In Sixth Through Day One Of Gator Invitational Feb 11, 2007
Junior is leading the Blazers with a two-over par 142 (72-70), on the par-70 University of Florida Golf Course. Senior is just behind Sapp, carding a four-over 144 (68-76). (Uabsports.com)
Seminole Men's Golf Team In Fourth At Gator Invitational Feb 11, 2007
- Florida State University junior is in second place and the Florida State men's golf team is fourth place in the team standings after the first two rounds of the SunTrust Gator Invitational at the University of Florida Golf Course ... 10-11, 2007/Two Round FSU Results University of Florida Golf Course/Par 70 4/14 ... 10-11, 2007/Two Round Team Results University of Florida Golf Course/Par 70 1. (Seminoles.com)
Men's Golf Opens Championship Season at Gator Invitational Feb 11, 2007
The final round of play begins at 8 a.m. Sunday at the University of Florida golf course in Gainesville, Fla. (Purduesports.com)
Deacons Hold Lead After Two Rounds Of Spring Opener Feb 11, 2007
Georgia Southern (+10) is just two strokes back at the par 70, 6,701-yard University of Florida Golf Course. Florida State (+11) is in fourth place, three strokes back. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Tulsa Men Golfers Open Spring Season Feb 10, 2007
The teams will play 36 holes at University of Florida Golf Course on Saturday, followed by 18 on Sunday, with action scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. EST on both days. Host Florida is the nation's top-ranked team, while other top-25 teams include sixth-ranked Coastal Carolina, No. 17 Tulsa and No. 18 Georgia State. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Wake Forest Kicks Off Spring Golf Season Saturday Feb 9, 2007
Top-ranked and tournament host Florida is not the only obstacle Wake Forest will face when it plays 36 holes Saturday and 18 holes Sunday at the par 70, 6,701-yard University of Florida Golf Course. Sixth-ranked Coastal Carolina, 17th-ranked Tulsa,18th-ranked Georgia State and 26th-ranked Purdue are among the teams competing this weekend. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Construction doesn't deter new Pointe Orlando merchants Jan 29, 2007
Several Central Florida golf retailers were recently named to Golf World magazine's list of 100 best golf shops. The Bay Hill Club in Orlando was honored in the best private shop category. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Trump par for the course? Jan 26, 2007
Named best in state by Florida Golf magazine. History: First Trump course opened, in 2000. (USA Today -- Sports)
Great Deals for Luxury Hotels Jan 19, 2007
Luxury vacation plans, whether in bustling midtown or on coastal Florida golf and spa resorts, are by nature pricey. Good deals on hotels really help stretch your travel budget. (Suite101.com)
