Golf


Men’s Golf: UVA posts third-place finish at Hamptons Intercollegiate

No. 3 Virginia combined to shoot a 5-under 859 to place third at the Hamptons Intercollegiate played at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, N.Y.


Men’s Golf: Virginia’s James recognized as ACC Golfer of the Month

Junior Ben James was recognized as the ACC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September, the league office announced on Friday.


Women’s Golf: Hoos finish seventh at Windy City Collegiate Classic

The Cavaliers placed seventh in the team competition and were led by Amanda Sambach, who finished 17th in the individual competition.


Women’s Golf: Virginia finishes second at Cavalier Regional Preview

UVA finished second in the team competition at the Cavalier Regional Preview, as the final round wrapped up on Tuesday at the Birdwood Golf Course.


Men’s Golf: James claims medalist honors; Hoos tie for third in San Antonio

Virginia junior golfer Ben James overcame a five-shot deficit entering the third and final round to win the Valero Texas Collegiate.


Charlottesville’s Coughlin goes unbeaten to help clinch Solheim Cup for Team USA

Lauren Coughlin was standing on the 11th hole and 3-down to Sweden’s Maja Stark in the final round of the Solheim Cup on Sunday as the Europeans were making a charge.


Charlottesville’s Coughlin goes 2-0 in opening round of Solheim Cup play

At age 31, Charlottesville’s Lauren Coughlin is a Solheim Cup rookie, but she sure didn’t play like one in Friday’s opening rounds of the three-day competition.


Charlottesville’s Coughlin tees it up this morning at Solheim Cup

Forgive Lauren Coughlin if she’s feeling a little nervous early Friday morning when she tees off in the Solheim Cup competition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Manassas.


Men’s Golf: Cavaliers storm back to claim Inverness Intercollegiate title

No. 6 Virginia erased an eight-stroke deficit in the final round to win the Inverness Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon in Toledo, Ohio.


Women’s Golf: Sambach leads Hoos to win at Pan-Pacific UGSL Tournament in Japan

Virginia’s Amanda Sambach turned in a first-place finish to lead the Virginia women’s golf team to a victory at the Pan-Pacific UGSL Tournament in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan.


UVA’s Coughlin secures spot on U.S. Solheim Cup team

Former Virginia women’s golfer Lauren Coughlin has officially clinched a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team, which will be played in less than 25 days at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville.


Former UVA star Coughlin wins Scotland Open, stays red hot

Laura Coughlin’s magical ride on the LPGA Tour continued on Sunday when she claimed her second tournament victory in her last three events.


Men’s Golf: James, Chang advance to U.S. Amateur’s Match Play round

Virginia men’s golfers Ben James and Paul Chang advanced to match play following the second round of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur Championship.


UVA’s Coughlin gets first LPGA win: ‘Never give up’

Lauren Coughlin was drenched in celebration when she took the last bottle of champagne for a big swig on the 18th green at Earl Grey Golf Club on Sunday.


Williams edges Burton with playoff birdie to claim City Golf title

Charlottesville’s City Golf Championship came down to a putting contest in a one-hole playoff on Sunday when Grady Williams dropped in his birdie putt for the title.


Williams, Sargent, Crum leading divisions at City Golf Championship

The 36-hole, stroke-play championship will conclude Sunday at Meadowcreek Golf Course.


Men’s, Women’s City Golf Championships set for Meadowcreek

The annual Charlottesville City Golf Championship, the lone remaining area golf tournament open to the public, is set for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at Meadowcreek Golf Course.


McCarthy, Kohles finish in top 60 at U.S. Open

Two former UVA golfers, Denny McCarthy and Ben Kohles, finished in the top 56 of the U.S. Open field at Pinehurst on Sunday.


UVA trio McCarthy, Kohles, James paired at U.S. Open

It will be a Wahoo reunion of sorts at Pinehurst No. 2’s 10th tee on Thursday afternoon when three UVA golfers will be paired in the opening round of the 124th U.S. Open.


Men’s Golf: UVA’s James qualifies for next week’s U.S. Open

During what is known as the “Longest Day in Golf,” Ben James tied for first at the final qualifying site held at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, N.J.