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.
Men’s Golf: Virginia moves on to final round of stroke play at NCAA Championships
The Cavaliers shot 3-over 283 during the third round for a 54-hole total of 14-over 854 to finish the day in 10th place.
Men’s Golf: Cavaliers jump eight spots up to 7th after second day at NCAA Championships
The Cavaliers shot 1-over 281, the second-best score among the 15 teams that played in morning wave, to move up 10 spots to a tie for seventh place.
Men’s Golf: Virginia in 17th place after opening day at NCAA Championships
The No. 16 Virginia men’s golf team is tied for 17th place after the opening round of the NCAA Championships Friday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Women’s Golf: Sambach earns WGCA second-team All-American honors
Virginia sophomore golfer Amanda Sambach was named a second-team All-American by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association on Friday. It marks the second year in a row she has received All-America recognition from the organization.
Men’s Golf: No. 16 Cavaliers open play at NCAA Championships Friday
The Cavaliers will tee off from the 10th tee at 12:25 p.m. MST while paired with Alabama and Texas A&M. Virginia qualified for the NCAAs following a third-place finish at the NCAA Las Vegas Regional.
Men’s Golf: Virginia’s James named finalist for Jack Nicklaus Award
Virginia first-year men’s golfer Ben James is one of five finalists for the 2023 Division I Jack Nicklaus Award the Golf Coaches Association of America announced Thursday.
There’s still room to play in Virginia Sports Hall of Fame golf event at Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek
While the field is nearly filled up, there is room for a couple of more foursomes, and is in need of hole sponsorships from area businesses.
Men’s Golf: James named one of 10 finalists for Fred Haskins Award
Virginia first-year men’s golfer Ben James is one of 10 finalists for the 2023 Haskins Award the Haskins Foundation announced Monday. James is the only freshman on the award’s final watch list.
Women’s Golf: Virginia concludes play at NCAA Championships
The Cavaliers shot 14-over 302 in the third round and did not make the 15-team cut for the final round of stroke play on Monday that determines the eight squads for match play.
Women’s Golf: Virginia in 25th place through 36 holes at NCAA Championships
During the second day of play at the NCAA Championships Saturday, the 26th-ranked Virginia women’s golf team saw a five-shot improvement on its first-round score, but the Cavaliers could not make up any ground.
Women’s Golf: Virginia opens play at NCAA Championships
The Cavaliers were led by sophomore Amanda Sambach, who shot 2-under 70 and was tied for 10th after the opening 18 holes. It marked the ninth consecutive under-par round for the ACC Individual Champion.
Women’s Golf: Hoos begin competition at NCAA Championships on Friday
The No. 26 Virginia women’s golf team will be among the first teams on the course when the NCAA Championships get underway Friday morning at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Men’s Golf: UVA advances to NCAA Championships; James shares medalist honors
The No. 16 Virginia men’s golf team posted a third-place finish Wednesday at the NCAA Las Vegas Regional to advance to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2017.
Women’s Golf: WGCA Coach of the Year watch list includes UVA’s Scott
Fifth-year Virginia women’s head coach coach Ria Scott was named by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association to its Division I Jackie Steinmann National Coach of the Year Watch List.
Women’s Golf: Sambach named PING WGCA Player of the Year Award finalist
Virginia sophomore Amanda Sambach is one of seven players named to the final watch list for the 2022-23 Division I PING Women’s Golf Coaches Association Player of the Year honor.
First Tee Virginia Blue Ridge celebrates another year of success
The local chapter of this international organization — supported by the PGA and LPGA but totally locally funded — celebrated its continued success this week with a special event for donors, held at the practice range at Farmington Country Club.