PINEHURST, N.C. — Billy Horschel slowed down in Round 3 of the U.S. Open, shooting a 4-over 74 Saturday at Pinehurst No. 2 and dropping into a tie for 25th place. Still, the former Gator has a chance for his best Open finish in more than a decade. Horschel, who …
Read More »UF’s Bell Caps First U.S. Open Trip With Stellar 70, But Misses Cut
PINEHURST, N.C. — I really have nothing to lose. UF sophomore Parker Bell knew he needed something special Friday to keep his hopes of making the cut in his first career U.S. Open appearance alive after his opening-round 77. “I might as well try and attack a little bit more …
Read More »Woods Misses U.S. Open Cut; Former Gator Horschel Surges After 67
PINEHURST, N.C. — Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods missed the cut Friday at the 2024 Open, joining five other former champions who are headed home after long second day at the difficult Pinehurst No. 2 course. Only 74 of the 156 golfers advanced to weekend play. It’s the first …
Read More »U.S. Open Debut Proud Moment For UF’s Parker Bell, Family
PINEHURST, N.C.— On an unforgettable day, UF men’s golf star Parker Bell had a moment he’ll always remember: He was leading the U.S. Open. Bell, 20, made his U.S. Open and major tournament debut Thursday morning at the historic Pinehurst No. 2 course, alongside 155 other professional and amateur golfers. …
Read More »McIlroy, Cantlay Share Early U.S. Open Lead; Former Gator Horschel Opens With 73
PINEHURST, N.C. — One hundred and fifty-six golfers, 75 types of plants lining the course and a mere 15 rounds under par in Round 1. Pinehurst’s No. 2 course left no man unscathed in the first round Thursday, unless your name is Sergio Garcia or Rory McIlroy, proving once again …
Read More »Gators Men’s Golf Knocked Out Of NCAA National Championship
The Florida Gators men’s golf team’s 2024 season came to a end in Carlsbad, California at the NCAA National Championship on Monday afternoon. Florida began the day in the last match-play position, holding a slim one-stroke lead. However, a stumble in the last three holes dashed the Gators’ hopes of …
Read More »UF Men’s Golf Team Ousted at NCAA Championships, Finishes 11th
The Florida men’s golf team‘s hopes of defending its national championship came to a disappointing end on Monday, getting eliminated from contention in the final round of the stroke-play competition after a late collapse at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California. Entering the final round clinging to the eighth spot, …
Read More »Gators Make Cut at NCAA Men’s Golf Championships, Sit in Eighth Place Overall
The Florida men’s golf team’s quest for back-to-back NCAA championships lives on for at least another day. The Gators used a red-hot start Sunday to finish in eighth place after Round 3 of the national championships at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California, with an overall team total of 20-over-par …
Read More »After Earning U.S. Open Spot, UF’s Bell Has Eyes on Helping Gators Repeat
On the long walks between holes during his rounds, and the brief pauses before taking his shots, Florida golfer Parker Bell takes deep breaths and focuses on his breathing. For Bell, after hitting a few bumps during his sophomore season, the biggest adjustment he had to make was keeping a …
Read More »UF Freshman Turning Heads Going Into NCAA Golf Championships
The Florida men’s golf team has a long tradition of excellence. Jack Turner, one of this year’s new additions, has quickly lived up to those standards. Turner, a freshman from Orlando, already has made a name for himself in collegiate golf. In just his first year in Gainesville, Turner has …
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