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UVA’s James improves in Travelers 2nd round, but misses cut with McCarthy, Kohles
Ben James received a sponsor exemption to the Travelers, and although he didn’t make the cut, the future Wahoo put forth a strong effort considering he was the lone amateur in the professional event, which featured some of the world’s best players.
Future UVA golfer James getting a taste of PGA Tour at this weekend’s Travelers Championship
Ben James, a 19-year-old future Cavalier, is playing in the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Conn.
Fun for all at First Tee-Virginia Blue Ridge putting challenge at Birdwood
An estimated 150 kids and parents turned out at Birdwood Golf Course at Boar’s Head Resort on Thursday to compete in the First Tee-Virginia Blue Ridge’s putting challenge.
Virginia’s Skoler repeats as Massachusetts Women’s Stroke Play champion
Virginia women’s golfer Rebecca Skoler repeated as the medalist at the 72nd Massachusetts Women’s Stroke Play Championship for the Baker Trophy.
First Tee-Blue Ridge holding putting challenge; offers raffle for Pebble Beach/Pinehurst
First Tee-Blue Ridge will host a putting challenge at Birdwood Golf Course at Boar’s Head Resort on Thursday night, and families or groups of friends are invited to come out and join the fun.
Friends of UVA Children hosting golf tournament, raffle for a great cause
Friends of UVA Children’s Family Centered Care Program is holding a fund-raising golf tournament and raffle with all proceeds going toward supporting the basic needs of families during their child’s stay in the hospital.
Incoming first-year James receives sponsor exemption for PGA’s Travelers Championship
Incoming Virginia men’s golfer Ben James has accepted a sponsor exemption for the 2022 Travelers Championship later this month. He is one of four top amateur players who will compete in the event.
Former UVA All-American Denny McCarthy caps week by qualifying for U.S. Open
Denny McCarthy had a pretty good five-day stretch last Thursday-through-Monday, finishing in a tie for fifth place in the PGA’s Memorial Tournament on Sunday, then qualifying for next week’s U.S. Open the following day.
Radford’s Corbett survives 3-hole playoff to claim 84th Kenridge
After getting two previous looks at a similar birdie putt on Farmington’s tricky 18th green Sunday afternoon, Bryce Corbett knew exactly what to do on the pressure-packed third playoff hole of the Kenridge Invitational.
Eight players in contention heading into Kenridge’s final round Sunday
After posting a 6-under 64 in Friday’s opening round of the 84th Kenridge Invitational at Farmington Country Club, everyone was wondering what tournament leader Charlie Hanson would do for an encore.
Hokie Hanson surprise leader at Kenridge with red-hot 6-under 64
Charlie Hanson kept a couple of his Virginia Tech teammates up half the night Thursday, stressing about his golf swing.
After two-year’s absence, Farmington’s Kenridge resumes play today
After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, Farmington Country Club welcomes back one of the Mid-Atlantic’s oldest and most prestigious amateur tournaments today with the 7:30 a.m. start of the 84th Kenridge Invitational.
Local golf raffles support “Fore the Kids” UVA Children’s and First Tee Virginia Blue Ridge (great prizes)
There are two very important raffles available to golfers that support a pair of major fundraising events for two causes dear to our hearts here at JerryRatcliffe.com.
Bovari named to PING All-East Region Team
The Golf Coaches Association of America named UVA junior Pietro Bovari to its 2022 PING All-East Region Team. It marks the first time Bovari has received the distinction.
First-year Sambach named honorable mention All-American
Virginia freshman Amanda Sambach was named an honorable mention All-American Thursday by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association.
Lillie’s second top-10 finish leads UVA on final day of NCAA stroke play
Virginia graduate student Beth Lillie made history Monday when she became the first Cavalier to post two top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships.
Furious finish sends Virginia to final round of Stroke Play at NCAA Championships
The No. 8 Virginia women’s team saved its best for last and that was just good enough to propel the Cavaliers into the final round of stroke play at the NCAA Championships.
Lillie’s 69 lifts her into second at NCAA Championships; UVA tied for 14th
Behind the stellar play of graduate student Beth Lillie, the Virginia women’s golf team moved up to a tie for 14th place following Saturday’s second round of competition at the NCAA Championships in Scottsdale, Ariz.
UVA battles windy conditions on Day One of NCAA Championships
The No. 8 Virginia women’s golf finished the first round of the NCAA Championships in 18th place after shooting 16-over 304 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Men’s Golf: UVA falls just short of advancing to NCAA Championships
The Cavaliers finished tied for sixth in the 14-team regional at the Yale Golf Course.
