Women's Golf NCAA ACCtion: Thursday, May 8 May 9, 2008
ATHENS, GA.-- Led by under-par rounds from freshman Kim Donovan and Amanda Blumenherst, the top-ranked and top-seeded Duke women's golf team jumped out to a five-stroke lead after day one of the NCAA East Regionals on Thursday at the 6,335-Yard, Par 72 University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga ... Athens, GA - The Virginia women's golf team's bid to return to the NCAA Championships got off to a good start Thursday at the East Regional taking place at the University of Georgia Golf Course. (Theacc.com)
Lady Dogs have Duke golfers in their way May 8, 2008
All eyes are on the big dog not the big Dawg at the NCAA East Regional women's golf tournament this weekend at the University of Georgia Golf Course ... "I'm glad we're going back to the University of Georgia Golf Course," Duke coach Dan Brooks said ... Where: University of Georgia Golf Course, Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UCF Women's Golf Team Travels To Georgia May 8, 2008
Athens, GA - The UCF women's golf team is set to compete in a field of 21 teams at the 2008 NCAA East Regional at the University of Georgia Golf Course this weekend in Athens, Ga. First-round action at all three NCAA Regional sites begins on Thursday. (KnightsNews.com)
New coach puts golf team in better place May 8, 2008
" Art Leon, father of former player Taylor Leon, who turned pro after last season, told the Banner-Herald his daughter and at least two other players would have refused to go to the regional last year if McCorkle wouldn't have resigned. The Lady Bulldogs, under the direction of assistant coach Veronique Drouin, finished second at the regional and advanced to the NCAA Championship, where they placed eighth. Phillips said the hardest part was not being able to talk about what had happened while... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Women's Golf Opens NCAA East Regional Thursday May 8, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Golf. The South Carolina Lineup The Gamecocks bring a lineup to the NCAA East Regional that is much the same as last year's group, which finished ninth at the University Club in Baton Rouge, La. (Uscsports.com)
Holy Roller Took Christians For $25M May 3, 2008
Investigators alleged, however, that Ervin didn't invest any of the money in commodities trading and instead spent $1 million of the money to invest in a Georgia golf course. He also bought a sport utility vehicle and spent lavishly on air travel, gourmet meals and shopping, said Thom Mrozek, spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office. (CBS News)
MSU Women's Golf Selected to 2008 NCAA West Regional May 2, 2008
The east region will be held at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. while the central is host at University of Texas Golf Club in Austin. (Msuspartans.com)
Women's Golf Earns Bid to NCAA East Regional May 2, 2008
May 8-10 at the University of Georgia Golf Course. The Cardinals earned their highest seed at No.10 in the East Region. (Uoflsports.com)
Women's Golf in Postseason for 16th Straight Year May 2, 2008
Competition is May 8-10 at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. This marks the 16th consecutive year New Mexico has qualified for postseason, or every year since regional play was introduced in 1993. (Golobos.com)
Six ACC Teams to Compete in the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship Regionals May 2, 2008
The tournament will be played at the 6,335-yard, Par 72 University of Georgia Golf Club. "I am glad we are going back to the University of Georgia Golf Club," said Duke Head Coach Dan Brooks ... The regional will be a three-day, 54-hole tournament with 18 holes played each day at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. (Theacc.com)
Broadaway, Skinner look for success May 2, 2008
That round he had was the lowest fourth-round score I can remember him having, said Doublegate Country Club head pro Ed Everett, who is in the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. Skinner, who finished tied for 18th at Athens, ventured to his home state of Virginia the next weekend and failed to make the cut. (Albany Herald)
Players hope for benefits Apr 17, 2008
" Matt Peterson, head professional at the Georgia golf course, has played Jennings Mill since it opened. He said his knowledge of the course was a big factor in the 68 he shot in last year's first round. But knowing the ins and outs of a course, and recalling bad shots in the past, can torment a player. "Sometimes it's a disadvantage," Peterson said. "I know just were not to hit it and that gets in your head. " There are 12 players in this year's field that list Georgia as their home state, most... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Perno brothers both enjoying success Apr 13, 2008
"He'll do fine," said Matt Peterson, head professional at the University of Georgia Golf Course, who played with Perno when Peterson won the Georgia PGA Championship in Sea Island to qualify for the ARFC. "The one difficult thing that's tough for club professionals like Donn and I now are the conditions that the tour plays under are a little tougher. The greens are firmer, the fairways are faster, it's just stuff we're not used to seeing all the time.". Donn Perno's working life has revolved... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Augusta offers much more than the Masters Apr 10, 2008
The men may enjoy the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens (1 Eleventh St., tel. 706-724-4443), also downtown, close to the Radisson on the riverfront. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Letters to the Editor • Opt for smart development downtown Apr 9, 2008
I was disappointed when the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's gardens closed. I often wonder if it had been the U.S. Golf Hall of Fame, it might have survived. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Park's purpose debated Apr 1, 2008
Augusta commissioners are expected to take a final vote today on amending city ordinance to allow for an off-leash dog park, but plans to open the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens as for that purpose Sunday might not be a done deal. Issues on today's meeting agenda include. (The Augusta Chronicle)
West Laurens is off to another solid run in AAA, all thanks to...Holleys Hot Start Mar 28, 2008
Heart of Georgia Golf Feature: West Laurens. 03/27/08 by Payton Towns III. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Golfer statues aren't moving for Masters Mar 27, 2008
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's most famous residents won't be emerging from hibernation anytime soon -- even during Masters Week ... The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame hopes to devise a long-range operating plan after it learns what sort of funding it will have in coming years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
All-American Westrup Leads Seminole Women's Golf Team In Final Round Of Liz Murphey Classic Mar 24, 2008
Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 72/Final FSU Results University of Georgia Golf Course/Athens, Ga ... Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 72/Final Team Results University of Georgia Golf Course/Athens, Ga. (Seminoles.com)
Take a longer look Mar 23, 2008
Sixteen acres of riverfront real estate comprise a site begging for redevelopment, after the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and Gardens venture sputtered and died at that location recently. A proposal spearheaded by Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver says the best shot in the arm for downtown development would be a 4,000-seat baseball stadium, surrounded by retail and office space, right on the river. (The Augusta Chronicle)
D.C. visits prove costly for Duke Mar 23, 2008
WOMEN'S GOLFBLUMENHERST SHARES LIZ MURPHEY LEAD: Duke junior Amanda Blumenherst carded an even-par 72 to move into a tie for the lead with Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Purdue after two rounds of the Liz Murphey College Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. Top-ranked Duke (614) carded a tie for the team-best 18-hole total at 300 to move into a tie for seventh. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Freshman Silva Leads Seminoles In Second Round of Liz Murphey Women's Golf Classic Mar 23, 2008
- Seminole freshman improved her score by four strokes in the second round and helped the Florida State women's golf team improve its standing after two rounds of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course ... Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 72/Second Round FSU Results University of Georgia Golf Course/Athens, Ga ... Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 72/Second Round Team Results University of Georgia Golf Course/Athens, Ga. (Seminoles.com)
NEWS IN BRIEF Mar 22, 2008
MCCHRYSTAL LEADS LSU: The LSU women's golf team posted a nine-over 296 to take the first round lead in the Liz Murphey Collegiate women's event at the University of Georgia golf course. LSU freshman Megan McChrystal shot a three-under par 69 and is the individual leader after 18 holes of the 54-hole event. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Update From Athens Mar 22, 2008
- The sixth-ranked Purdue women's golf team fired a 302 (+14) in Friday's opening round of the 36th annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course. The Boilermakers are tied with Alabama and Georgia for second place. (Purduesports.com)
Seminole Women's Golf Team To Play At Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Mar 21, 2008
- The Florida State University women's golf team, which won the Louisiana State/Cleveland Golf Classic last week, plays in the 2008 Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga ... The tournament will be played on the Par 72, 6,335 yard University of Georgia Golf Course. (Seminoles.com)
Across the area Mar 19, 2008
The approval will open the Botanical Gardens at the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame property to dogs and their owners on Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m., starting April 6. Also Tuesday, commissioners voted to keep Club Platinum, at 1505 North Leg Road, on 90 days' probation, add four deputies in the parking lot and close by 11:30 p.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
If you build it, will they come? Mar 16, 2008
8 million sports and entertainment complex in downtown Augusta, on prime riverfront real estate next to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens. The centerpiece of the development would be a new 4,000-seat stadium for the Augusta GreenJackets minor-league baseball team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Darnell gets fresh start at new club Feb 20, 2008
When Darnell left West Lake after 34 years, he took the job as executive director of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and continued to teach seminars for the PGA of America, where he is a Master Professional. Darnell stayed at the Hall of Fame for two years, during which time he received numerous requests to be a consultant on the golf pro/golf shop operation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Opinion Columns • Land should be offered to original owners Feb 18, 2008
It is with this concept in mind that I recently filed Senate Bill 431, legislation that would grant a right of first refusal to the original owners of real estate acquired to create the now-defunct Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Golf and Gardens. My motive for doing so was simple -- I believed that it was the right thing to do. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Politicians provide lots to talk about Feb 10, 2008
JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW: Land purchases made in 1996-97 by Georgia for the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame: SouthTrust of Georgia, 8. 26 acres, $1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bill would offer land to original owners Feb 9, 2008
ATLANTA --- Building a baseball stadium on the site of the former Georgia Golf Hall of Fame could be harder under a bill Sen ... Land purchases made in 1996-97 by the state of Georgia for the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Read the story Jan 15, 2008
On Saturday, despite such missing plant life that died after an unforgiving and dry summer and lack of maintenance, nearly 200 people turned out for Augusta's grand reopening of the gardens, which was once operated by the state as the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens ... They are considered property of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and were moved to prevent the vandalism some sustained while on display along the Riverwalk. (The Augusta Chronicle)
First vote fails to 'move the city forward' Jan 6, 2008
In return, they'd like for the state to give the city the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame property and property at Ninth and Greene streets where the talking book center is now. Mrs. Beard also said loads of people had come to her to say they want to be sure Gilbert Manor residents aren't just thrown out of their apartments. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Russell gets everything on his wish list Dec 9, 2007
The statues of such famous golfers as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus were removed from the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens after its state funding was cut and it was forced to close earlier this year ... The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame board deserves a big bag of switches from some of the eight truckloads of trees and bushes that died under its stewardship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
North Augustan yet to see any of aces Nov 29, 2007
Lark Jones knows this might sound a little greedy, especially coming from someone with three holes-in-ones. But the next time, if there is one, he'd like to see his ball go in the hole. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golf business may lose millions Oct 31, 2007
Courses have become very aggressive about conserving water in recent years, said Richard Staughton, president of the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association and general manager of the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club in Woodstock. Courses that have access to wastewater treatment plants have been moving to reclaimed water for irrigation, said Staughton, whose association was recently commended by Gov. Sonny Perdue for its water-saving efforts. (MSNBC -- Business)
Water conservation par for the course Oct 26, 2007
In fact, most of the state's golf courses are going out of their way to cooperate with Gov. Sonny Purdue's water ban, which he noted with a commendation for the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association at their water symposium Monday at Stone Mountain Park. PHIL SKINNER / AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ex-senator's levee talk runs dry Oct 14, 2007
IT WON'T BE THE RIVIERA THOUGH: In response to last week's column about a proposal to use the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame property for the Medical College of Georgia's dental school, Philip Verduce e-mailed to propose an Augusta beach. "On the Russian River in Sonoma County, California, there are several beaches; Veterans Memorial Beach in Healdsburg, Calif., Forestville Access Beach, Johnsons Beach, Monte Rio Beach and Steelhead Beach," he wrote. (The Augusta Chronicle)
South Milledge drivers detoured after gas break Oct 10, 2007
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What will it take to make Augusta first-rate? Sep 30, 2007
Then it was Port Royal and later the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. "What's it going to take?" he asked. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golf champion Barnes dies at 91 Sep 22, 2007
The Georgia golf community lost one of its most endearing ambassadors when amateur champion Tommy Barnes died Thursday ... "Our friend Doc Ayers was having a football stadium named after him in Cedartown, so I picked up Tommy to ride out there," said Wendell Couch, a member of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Forsyth golf club fans fight to save county's oldest course Aug 27, 2007
The 18-hole, 172-acre Lanier Golf Club opened as a private course in 1970 and has been host to numerous Georgia Golf Association events, including qualifying for the U.S. Open. The club's owners have plans to sell the property to Wellstone Communities LLC for an undisclosed amount, possibly as much as $24 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Arnold Palmer statue to be unveiled at Pa. airport Aug 17, 2007
Created by Zenos Frudakis of Glenside, the statue is similar to the one erected in 1996 at the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta, Ga. home of the Masters. (NEPA News, PA)
English wins Ga. Amateur Jul 17, 2007
English, who turns 18 on July 23, will join the University of Georgia golf team this fall. Last month he finished fifth at the Georgia Junior Championship, played at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Behind the business Jul 16, 2007
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Candace Parker, Monica Abbott make cut Jun 21, 2007
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MONICA ABBOTT NAMED ROY F. KRAMER SEC FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jun 21, 2007
The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. FAN ZONE THE LOCKER ROOM. (Utladyvols.com)
Dogs hire Hester as women's golf coach Jun 8, 2007
Former Dogs captain new women's golf coach. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/08/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Budget cut shutters Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Jun 7, 2007
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame will close its Botanical Gardens and putt-putt course after having its funding cut out of the state budget by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Officials with the Augusta-based hall made the announcement yesterday, a week after Perdue vetoed the full $633,685 appropriations for the facility in the state budget for fiscal 2008, which begins July 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
State shouldn't carry the load Jun 6, 2007
Gov. Sonny Perdue's veto of a $575,000 appropriation earmarked for the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta wouldn't have looked so much like political revenge if he had done the right thing and gotten the state out of the Hall of Fame and museum business altogether. Perdue used his line-item veto power to nix additional spending on the still yet-to-be-built golf hall in next year's budget, but he approved $255,000 for Agrirama, the state's agricultural museum in Tifton; $750,000 apiece for the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Perdue's righteous ax Jun 2, 2007
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta was one of the most deserving spending items to get the ax. Ten years ago, boosters persuaded the state to borrow $6 million to build a museum to honor the Masters tournament and professional golf in Georgia, but a hall has yet to be built. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Perdue cuts $130M in spending May 31, 2007
Among the victims was the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta, a pet project of House Appropriations Chairman Ben Harbin (R-Evans). The state has spent about $7 million on the project in 10 years, but a Hall of Fame building was never built. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Perdue decides what's in, out May 30, 2007
Officials with the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame say they'll have to shutter their botanical gardens if Perdue vetoes $575,000 in funding added to the budget by House leaders. Presidents of technical colleges have already been told some of their construction projects will be vetoed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Golf hall of fame funding could be scratched May 21, 2007
AUGUSTA More than a decade after local boosters persuaded the state to borrow $6 million to help create the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, visitors enter the grounds through a trailer ... Bobby Jones' statue (above) is one of six at the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame ... The line in the budget tracking sheet said the money was to go to "construct a facility for the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame." The money bought the land downtown along the city's river walk and built botanical gardens, complete with a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Schools try to keep an eye on women's coaches May 20, 2007
University of Georgia golf coach Todd McCorkle resigned this month amid a sexual harassment investigation. Louisiana State women's basketball coach Pokey Chapman resigned after accusations that she was sexually involved with at least one player; Boston College ice hockey coach Tom Mutch resigned after sending explicit text messages to a player, and North Carolina soccer coach Anson Dorrance faces trial in his former goalie's sexual harassment lawsuit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GOP ignores promises on limits May 16, 2007
After publicly proclaiming that a new day had arrived and the days of "pork barrel" spending were gone when the last Democratic majority exited town, the Republican majority this year passed a budget that was downright greasy with pork, including a $2 million parking deck in Gainesville, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle's hometown, $575,000 for the very essential Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta (home of the House Budget chairman) and $30,000 to fund the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville (which... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Less room at the tee for locals at AT&T May 1, 2007
Matt Peterson, a former PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour player who is the head professional at the University of Georgia Golf Course, saw both sides of the issue. "From the perspective of the guys out on tour, [it's], 'Why do you do it when you only have two or three guys make a cut all year?' " Peterson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golf Club has affinity for success Apr 18, 2007
(In 1998, he was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. . (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
As The End Approaches, So Does A New Beginning Apr 11, 2007
The senior has already logged two top-five finishes this season, and provided one of the highlights of the year when she knocked in a hole-in-one on the 143-yard eighth hole at the University of Georgia Golf Course during the first round of the 2007 Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic. "It was really exciting and it's really a fun thing," Pearson said about her hole-in-one. (Uscsports.com)
Always at home in Augusta Apr 3, 2007
and his former caddie Eddie McCoy, who helped him win the 1974 Masters, celebrate at the Mayor's Masters Reception at the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens ... " Roberts, who didn't lose many arguments, agreed to a compromise. "He kind of chuckled and said don't wear it in public," Player recounted. It's that kind of spirit that's made Player one of golf's greatest players and ambassadors.He's not afraid to try a gutsy shot, nor is he afraid to speak his mind. Player looks like he... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Today's Stories Apr 2, 2007
Mayor's Masters Reception: Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical. Golf Clinic: 8:30 a.m. Monday, Augusta Municipal Golf Course, 202. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brown Takes Sixth For Second Top-10 Finish Of Spring At Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Mar 26, 2007
Salpointe Catholic) used two birdies on her first nine holes to pace herself to an even-par third round to finish the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic tied for sixth at the University of Georgia Golf Course on Sunday. The Spartans finished the tournament in 12th place, 35 strokes behind tournament champion Auburn. (Msuspartans.com)
Gamecocks Finish Ninth At Liz Murphey Collegiate Mar 26, 2007
- South Carolina women's golfer posted her second top five finish of the season as the Gamecocks finished ninth with a 302-300-307=909 at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic, held at the par-71 University of Georgia Golf Course. The Gamecocks finished 28 strokes behind tournament-winner Auburn and placed ahead of three teams ranked in the top 25 nationally. (Uscsports.com)
Westrup Continues To Lead Seminole Women's Golf Team At Liz Murphey Tournament Mar 25, 2007
- Florida State sophomore All-America , the nation's No. 2 ranked individual player, shot a two-over par 73 and is tied for third in the individual standings after the first two rounds of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University Georgia Golf Course ... 35th Annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 71/Second Round FSU Results University of Georgia Golf Course/March 23-25, 2007 12/18 ... 35th Annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic/Par 71/Second Round Team Results University of Georgia... (Seminoles.com)
Pearson Jumps Into Top Five In Second Round Mar 25, 2007
- One day after hitting South Carolina's first ace since 2005, shot a 71 in the second round of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic to push herself into the top five of the tournament held at the par-71 University of Georgia Golf Course. Pearson enters the final round in a tie for third with a 145 (+3), two strokes behind tournament leader Melissa Eaton (LSU). (Uscsports.com)
