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Virginia Golf Hall of Fame announces five-member class to be inducted this fall
The Class of 2023 includes Tom Barry, Jim Kite, Peter McDonough, Bobby Mitchell, and Bob Moyers.
Former UVA golfer Stanger breaks through with first Korn Ferry win; McCarthy 7th at Travelers
Former Virginia golf star Jimmy Stanger wasn’t sure why two of his closest friends from the Korn Ferry Tour showered him with water bottles after he finished the final round of the Compliance Solutions Championship.
McCarthy fourth at Travelers; Stanger fourth in Korn Ferry event
Moving day didn’t see a lot of positive movement for former Virginia golfers on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours on Saturday.
McCarthy tied for Travelers lead; James signs NIL deal; Stanger climbs leaderboard
Former Virginia All-American Denny McCarthy followed his opening-round, 10-under-par 60 with a 65 in Friday’s second round, and is tied for the lead with Keegan Bradley at the Travelers Championship.
Virginia’s McCarthy an inch from history with his 10-under 60; More UVA golfers shine
Denny McCarthy would be the first to say he’s close to making a breakthrough on the PGA Tour. In Thursday’s opening round of the Travelers Championship event, he was inches close from tour history.
Moyers reigns supreme over City, breezes to another title
Whatever was ailing Mikey Moyers earlier this spring is long gone, as the Greene Hills golfer roared to a healthy runaway finish Sunday, coasting to the Charlottesville City Championship.
Moyers returns to tournament golf with a vengeance at City Championship
After sitting out from tournament golf for a lengthy span, Mikey Moyers wanted to dip his toe in the water to ease his way back into competition.
Golf: UVA’s Sambach, James named First-Team All-Americans by Golfweek
Golfweek has named Virginia sophomore women’s golfer Amanda Sambach and men’s freshman Ben James first-team All-Americans, it was announced Tuesday.
Charlottesville City Golf Championship returns this weekend at Meadowcreek
While most of the local amateur golf tournaments have disappeared from the competition schedule, the Charlottesville City Championship is back.
Golf: UVA duo helps Team USA win Arnold Palmer Cup
Virginia golfers Ben James and Amanda Sambach helped the Team USA reclaim the Arnold Palmer Cup during a three-day competition that concluded Saturday at Laurel Valley Golf Club.
At long last, Shingler claims his first Kenridge Invitational title
After suffering back-to-back bogeys on Farmington’s 9th and 10th holes in the final round of the 85th Kenridge Invitational on Sunday, Scott Shingler gathered himself and finished in championship style.
McCarthy places second at Memorial Tournament, falls in playoff
Virginia alumni DennyMcCarthy finished 7-under for the tournament and lost to Hovland on the first playoff hole after his par putt lipped out.
Hole-in-one sparks Roanoke junior Faulkner to tie for the lead at Kenridge
Nate Faulkner has spent the past couple of summers carving out a reputation as one of the top junior golfers in the state. Now, he’s taking on the big boys.
Coffren’s dream ride continues to top of Kenridge leaderboard
After finishing the front nine at 2-under Friday and fighting the frustration of missing a few birdie putts, Eddie Coffren remained resolute, adding three more birdies on the back in his bogey-free round.
Colorful Corbett comes back to defend his Kenridge title starting today
Bryce Corbett must be wondering what he can do for an encore after his thrilling win at the 84th Kenridge Invitational golf championship at Farmington Country Club last June.
Kenridge Invitational brings back an old friend to present to its champion
Desiring to go back to its roots, one of the nation’s oldest amateur golf tournaments is bringing back the shiny, silver cup to be presented to this weekend’s champion at the end of Sunday’s play.
Men’s Golf: Virginia’s James named winner of Phil Mickelson Award
Virginia first-year men’s golfer Ben James has been named the winner of the 2023 NCAA Division I Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award.
Men’s Golf: James named first-team All-American by GCAA
Virginia first-year men’s golfer Ben James has been named a first-team All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America, it was announced Wednesday.
Men’s Golf: Cavaliers’ magical season comes to end with 3-2 loss to Florida in NCAA match play
The most successful season in the Virginia men’s golf program’s history ended with a close loss to Florida during the quarterfinal round of match play at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday.
Men’s Golf: Hoos finish 7th, move on to NCAA match play; James finishes 6th overall
It marks the first time since the NCAA switched to a match play format in 2009 to decide the team champion that UVA has advanced this far in the tournament.
