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The Gator men’s golf team won its fifth title of the year after going 12-under on its last seven holes of the final round for 13-under on the day to edge out fellow golf-powerhouse Alabama by one shot.  The three-round, 822 (-30) total was their best of the year, propelling …

The PGA TOUR was in Orlando for the Arnold Palmer Invitational this weekend.  The biggest story line of the week wasn’t who was there, but rather who could not be.  Tournament host and PGA legend, Arnold Palmer, passed away in September at the age of 86.  Every year he would …

The Gators Women’s golf team has three weeks off to prepare for their home tournament.  Their last start came a week ago when they finished second (874) at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Golf Championship in New Orleans. Recent Play The Gators had a busy travel schedule in February.  They …

The University of Florida men’s golf team finished fourth at the SunTrust Gators Invitational, which included four Gators finishing in the top 10 top individually.  The team finished the 54-hole tournament at +13 (853). The Gators hosted the 15-team field Saturday and Sunday at the Mark Bostic Golf Course at …

The University of Florida men’s golf team notched their first win of the spring season at the Sea Best Invitational, which included an individual win as well. Win, Repeat The Gators won the event last year in similar fashion when then-freshman Sam Horsefield won the individual title.  This year, senior Ryan …

Florida Takes Home Individual and Team Titles at Florida Challenge The University of Florida’s women’s golf team began their spring season with a strong performance at the Florida Challenge. The team has been competing in this event since 2013. Winners of the title in 2016, the No. 8 Gators have now …

Tiger Woods’ downward spiral in the golf world has hit an all time low. The 106-time winner hasn’t won a Major since 2008, and has now resorted to withdrawal. ESPN reports that Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic this morning before beginning second-round play. Though nerve issues resulting in …

The No. 8 Gators women’s golf team opened their spring play at the Florida Challenge in Tampa on Monday with a team and individual title.  Their 7-under, 281 team total in the second round of play helped them finish 12 strokes ahead of the field.  An all-Gator trio of senior Maria Torres, freshmen Carlotta …

Tiger Woods made his return to the golf course for competitive action for the first time in 466 days by shooting a roller-coaster 1-over-par 73 in the first round of the Hero World Challenge. Woods sits in 17th place out of 18 competitors, nine shots back of the leader, J.B. …

A familiar name to the world of golf is making a return. Tiger Woods is coming back into the spotlight after being absent for 16 months to recover from multiple back surgeries. Woods says it was a long road of struggle and recovery to get back into the game. The 14-time major …