Former Gators

The 150th British Open is underway in Scotland. The prestigious tournament returned to The Old Course at St. Andrews for the final major of the season. Three former Gators appeared in the tournament but did not fare too well in the first round. Horschel, Horsfield and Calcavecchia at The Open …

Former Florida football walk-on Clifford Taylor had an unexpected introduction to football. As a lifelong basketball player, Taylor attempted to walk on to the Florida basketball team upon his arrival in Gainesville. When that didn’t work out, Taylor settled for intramural sports. Taylor spent his first two years at Florida …

The 2022 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 17, and Florida Gators outfielder/ second basemen Sterlin Thompson hopes to hear his name called on the big stage. Thompson, who just finished his sophomore season with the Gators will head to Los Angeles for the draft. He is the 29th-ranked ranked …

The 2022 Open Golf Championship and final major of the season are here, and what better venue to celebrate the 150th anniversary than the Old Course at St. Andrews. The Old St. Andrews course is located in Fife, Scotland, and will play as a par 72, measuring between 7,313 and …

The World Games in softball kicked off from Birmingham, Alabama last week and the Florida Gators have had quite the impact on the softball team. Gator head coach Tim Walton was selected as an assistant coach, and is joined by current and former Gator players Charla Echols, Amanda Lorenz, and …

Former Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer guested on SportScene with Steve Russell Thursday. Meyer spoke in-depth about NIL, conference realignment and the Gators. Name, image, I’m not sure I like this Meyer expressed concern at how drastically NIL deals have changed the landscape of college football. The former Ohio …

Former Gator basketball player Eddie Shannon is returning to the SEC. But this time, it will be in the coaching role and not at Florida. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OtyMeohRhl — Eddie Shannon (@CoachShannon14) April 8, 2022 Under Donavan, Shannon Learns Much Recounting his years at UF, he said his time under Billy …

Former Florida Basketball star Bradley Beal is a free agent for the first time in his 10-year career with the Washington Wizards. According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, …

Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams at the University of Florida finished their respective seasons with ample hardware. Several Gators have become more decorated by the day. Been there. Done that. Did it again. Head coach Mike Holloway, who coaches both teams, has raked in numerous accolades …

Former Gators golfer Sam Horsfield has decided to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series. LIV Golf is a Saudi Arabian start-up golf league that is attempting to rival the PGA. Two-time Open Championship winner, Greg Norman, is spearheading LIV’s formation. Financing for the league is backed by the Saudi Arabia …