Bubba Tied for 4th at Masters, Bolli in 2nd on Nationwide

Bubba Tied for 4th at Augusta

Bubba Watson posted his best opening round in four appearances at the Masters on Thursday by posting a 3 under 69.  When the wind picked up late in the day, Watson was steady and played the final five holes 1 under par.  Bubba is 2 shots back of the lead held by Lee Westwood.

Bubba was joined in the Masters field by former Bulldog, Bryden Macpherson, who is playing as an amateur.  Macpherson carded a 5 over 77 on his first round in the Masters Tournament.  Macpherson earned an invitation to the Masters by winning the 2011 British Amateur.

Live scoring of the Masters can be followed at http://www.masters.com/


Bolli Tied for 2nd on Nationwide

Former Bulldog, Justin Bolli is tied for second on the Nationwide Tour at the Soboba Golf Classic in San Jacinto, CA.  Bolli fired a first round 2 under par 69 and is 2 strokes back of the lead.  Bolli is joined in the top 10 of the leaderboard by former Bulldog Paul Claxton, who is tied for 10th.

Former Bulldog Scott Parel is currently tied for 45th at 1 over, Russell Henley is tied for 83rd at 3 over, Hudson Swafford is tied for 99th at 4 over, and matt McQuillan is tied for 169th at 7 over par.

live scoring can be followed at http://www.pgatour.com/

Harman Posts 64 in Round One at AT&T Pebble Beach

Thanks to a pair of eagles, Brian Harman finds himself a single shot back of the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am after a first round 8 under par 64 at Pebble Beach G.L.  While the rookie lefty went out in bogey-free 3-under, the real fireworks show didn't start until his second nine on Pebble's front. After a bogey at the first, he rolled in a 12-footer for eagle at the second hole. Another followed from 11 feet at the fourth. At the sixth, he converted his second eagle of the round with a putt measuring 15'1". A nifty par save at the eighth set up a brilliant birdie at the ninth, the toughest hole on the course,  from 27'5". It's the lowest score in Harman's 21 career rounds on the PGA TOUR and left him with a share of the clubhouse lead at the conclusion of his round. Harman currently sits in a tie for 4th place behind a three way tie for the lead at 9 under.

Brendon Todd is also currently in the top 10 of the leaderboard after a first round 5 under 67, also on Pebble Beach G.L.  Todd also lead the field in putting after one round, taking only 22 putts on the day.

Ryuji Imada is currently in a tie for 27th after a 3 under 67 at Monterey Peninsula G.C.  Matt McQuillan is in 114th place after a 73 at Spyglass Hill and Harris English sits in 142nd place at 3 over par after his first round also at Spyglass Hill.  Kevin Kisner is in 149th place after his round of 75 at Monterey Peninsula G.C.

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am begins today on the Monterey Peninsula in California.  Six Bulldogs will be in the field as Ryuji Imada, Harris English, Kevin Kisner, Brendon Todd, Brian Harman, and Matt McQuillan will compete in the 72 hole event.  The tournament will be played over three courses; Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
The first two rounds will be televised on The Golf Channel from 3:00-6:00 and live scoring can be followed on www.pgatour.com.

First Round Scores From Round 1 of Q-School Finals



Kevin Kisner is the low Bulldog after the first round Q-School 

 Here is a look at the first round scores of the 9 Bulldogs in the field of the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School.  The final stage of Q-School is a six round tournament with the top 25 finishers securing playing status on the PGA Tour in 2012.

Kevin Kisner         (-5)  67  T10
Harris English        (-4)  68  T26
Brian Harman        (-3)  69  T43
Brendon Todd       (-1)  71  T87
Richard Scott        (-1)  71  T87
Paul Claxton          (+1) 73  T126
Scott Parel            (+1)  73  T126
Hudson Swafford  (+2)  74  T146
Matt McQuillan    (+2)  74   T156

The second round will be played today and the scoring can be followed live by clicking here:
http://www.pgatour.com/qschool/leaderboard/

9 Bulldogs in Field at Q-School Finals

A total of 9 former Bulldogs will begin golf's toughest test Wednesday at the PGA Tour's Q-School final stage.


PGA West is the site for the 6 round marathon that is the PGA Tour's final stage of Q-school as 173 players tee it up with the goal of finishing in the top 25 to earn full playing privileges on the PGA Tour in 2012.  Play will begin on Wednesday on the Nicklaus Tournament and Stadium Courses in LaQuinta, California. 

Here is a look at the 9 Dawgs in the field:

• Paul Claxton:  Made Q-School finals by finishing 40th on the 2011 Nationwide Tour money list.  Looking to return to the PGA Tour for the first time since 2008.
• Harris English:  The 2011 UGA grad and member of this year’s Walker Cup team already has full Nationwide Tour status after winning on that circuit as an amateur earlier this year. English had a victory, runner-up and third-place finish in seven Nationwide Tour starts in 2011.
• Brian Harman:  One of the most consistent players on the mini tours.  This is his first time advancing to Q-School finals after turning pro in 2009. Harman was 10th on the eGolf Professional Tour's money list in 2011.
• Kevin Kisner:  2011 PGA Tour member led wire to wire at his second stage of Q-School site, shooting 17 under to win by 5. 
• Matt McQuillan:  2011 PGA Tour member made finals by finishing 145th on the money list. 
• Scott Parel:  Runner-up at his second stage site thanks to posting a 64 and 63 in the first two rounds.  Played the Nationwide Tour full time from 06-08.
• Richard Scott:  The 3 time Canadian Amateur champ is making his first appearance in Q-School finals.  Playing well this fall, Monday qualified for McGladrey and made cut.
• Hudson Swafford:  2011 UGA grad making the trip to Q School finals in his first year as a professional.  Already has a win as a professional on eGolf Tour.
• Brendon Todd:  Played well in second half of Nationwide Tour season.  Looking to return to PGA Tour, played full season in 09.

All the scoring and updates can be found here:
http://www.pgatour.com/qschool/

Georgia Golf Update-Monday October 17th

                                                                                                                                                               
English Records Top 5 Finish at Miccosukee Championship on Nationwide Tour

Harris English is now 61st on the Nationwide Tour money list

Harris English, playing in just his fourth event as a professional, finished tied for 3rd and earned $31,200 to move up to No. 61 on the money list. Harris has one more event, The Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open, to move into the top 60 on the money list to qualify for the season ending Nationwide Tour Championship.
English won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in July as an amateur. He turned pro at the Soboba Golf Classic, where he collected a paycheck of $2,588 for his T49 finish. English used a third-round 62 at the WNB Golf Classic in Midland, TX, as a stepping stone into a playoff with former U.S. Amateur champion Danny Lee, who won on the first extra hole. English trails No. 60 Andrew Buckle by $1,900.

Former Bulldogs playing and making the cut at the Miccosukee Championship include Justin Bolli who tied for 18th, Brendon Todd tied for 52nd, and Erik Compton tied for 57th.

Currently Erik Compton is the top Bulldog on the Nationwide Tour money list as he stands at 13th.  Paul Claxton is in 39th followed by Justin Bolli at 53rd, Harris English in 61st and Brendon Todd in 84th.


McGladrey Classic Results

Kevin Kisner and Matt McQuillan both tied for 26th at the McGladrey Classic on the PGA Tour.  Richard Scott, playing is his first PGA Tour event of the year, tied for 64th.  Both Kisner and McQuillan picked up $29,000 for the week and Scott pocketed $8,400.

The next and final event of the season on the PGA Tour is the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Classic being played this week. Former Bulldogs in the field will include Kevin Kisner, Matt McQuillan, and Ryuji Imada.

Champions Tour AT&T Championship

Both Chip Beck and Tim Simpson were in action at the AT&T Championship on the Champions Tour.  Beck finished tied for 47th while Simpson finished tied for 65.  

Georgia Golf Update, Friday October 14th

                                                                              
PGA Tour at Sea Island for McGladrey Classic

With the PGA Tour making a stop in Georgia this week, five former Bulldogs will be competing on the Seaside Course at Sea Island.  Ryuji Imada, Matt McQuillan, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, and Richard Scott will be among the 132 players as the tour returns to Sea Island for the second year for the McGladry Classic. 
Richard Scott, who resides on St. Simons Island, Monday qualified this week to earn a spot in the field.

Live scoring can be followed at:
http://www.pgatour.com/r/leaderboard/

 Memories of Beck's 59 still vivid 20 years later
Stan Awtrey wrote an article for PGATour.com about Chip Beck shooting 59 on the PGA Tour 20 years ago.  Chip Beck became the second golfer to shoot 59 in a PGA Tour event when he did so at the Las Vegas Invitational.

click here to read the full article:
http://www.pgatour.com/2011/tournaments/s530/10/11/beck_recalls_59/index.html


English Making Late Push for Tour Championship

Harris English currently sits at 81st on the Nationwide Tour money list

Harris English may have graduated from the University of Georgia in May but his education is continuing on the Nationwide Tour.
English, 22, is making a late-season run to the Nationwide Tour Championship but realizes time isn't on his side. With just two full regular-season tournaments left on the schedule English is hoping to do enough.

go to PGATour.com to read the rest of an article about Harris and his success on the Nationwide Tour:
http://www.pgatour.com/2011/h/10/12/harris-english/index.html

Follow Harris and other former Bulldogs Paul Claxton, Justin Bolli, Erik Compton, and Brendon Todd at the Micosukee Champsionship this week on the Nationwide Tour.
Click here for live scoring:
http://www.pgatour.com/h/leaderboard/

Bunker to Bunker-Georgia Golf Update, July 22

Kisner and McQuillan Tied for 2nd on PGA Tour's Canadian Open

Former Bulldogs, Kevin Kisner and Matt McQuillan, are currently tied for 2nd at the RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour.  Both fired a first round 2 under par 68 and sit just one stroke behind first round leader Kris Blanks.
The RBC Canadian Open is being played at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, B.C.

Kisner starts his second round at 4:30 eastern and McQuillan will begin at 5:00.  Live scoring can be followed at PGATour.com.

English in Contention on Nationwide Tour

Harris English carded a first round 66 on the Nationwide Tour

Harris English is ted for 3rd after the first round of play at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational.  English fired a first round 5 under par 66, two shots behind John Peterson.  Peterson is a recent LSU graduate who won the NCAA individual title this year.  Both English and Peterson earned their way into the field by being named Division 1 All-Americans.

English is joined in the field by former Bulldogs Justin Bolli, Paul Claxton, Brendon Todd and Brian Harman.  Currently Claxton sits in a tie for 14th at 3 under par, Harman is in a tie for 50th at even par, and Bolli and Todd are currently tied for 99th at 2 over par.

There will be live television coverage today on The Golf Channel starting at 12:30.  Live scoring can also be followed at :
http://www.pgatour.com/h/leaderboard/


Reach Leads Palmetto Amateur

Incoming Freshman Nick Reach currently leads the Palmetto Amateur

Incoming freshman, Nick Reach, currently leads the Palmetto Amateur at Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, SC.  Reach currently holds a three shot lead after the first two rounds of play at 9 under par.  Reach jumped out to the first round lead after a first round 62 and followed that with a second round 69.

Reach is joined in the field by fellow Bulldogs Keith Mitchell and Brian Carter.  Mitchell currently site in 16th at 2 over par and Carter is in 42nd place at 6 over par after starting the second round in 5th place after a first round 68.

Scoring can be followed at Palmettoamateur.com

Mitchell in Top 10 at Scratch Golf Championship

Former Bulldog Adam Mitchell

Adam Mitchell is continuing his stellar play of late on the eGolf Tour.  Currently Mitchell sits in 7th place at 7 under par at the Scratch Golf Championship in Aiken, SC.  Mitchell carded a first round 66 and followed that with a 71 in round 2.

Mitchell was joined in the field by former Bulldog Hudson Swafford, who missed his first cut as a professional at 4 over par.

Scoring can be followed at:
http://tarheel.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tarheel11/event/tarheel1113/contest/1/leaderboard.htm

Welcome to 2011 and UGATEEOFF.COM

Dear Bulldog Golf Fans,


With the new year here bringing us some snow and ice, it also brings us a new way to keep you informed of all things happening in the world of Bulldog Golf.  Welcome to  UGATEEOFF.COM, the internet home of the UGA Tee-Off Club!  This website will allow the Tee-Off Club to keep you informed of newsworthy events and stories in a timely manner like never before.  All scores and results from every golf team event, as well as news about all things relating to Bulldog Golf, will be available here at ugateeoff.com.

Team Prepares for Spring Season and SEC Championship

2011 is setting up to be another exciting year for the golf team as they get ready to start the spring portion of their season. With high aspirations, they will strive to win the program's 29th overall SEC Championship, which would also be the third in a row for the 'Dawgs.  The spring season begins in Puerto Rico at the Puerto Rico Classic on February 20th.

Follow Former Dawgs at the Sony Open

Starting today on the PGA Tour, 3 former Bulldogs begin their rookie seasons at the Sony Open in Hawaii.  Kevin Kisner, Chris Kirk, and Matt McQuillan tee off against 141 other golfers, including former Bulldog, Ryuji Imada at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, HI.  McQuillan tees off at 1:30 eastern time right in front of Kirk, who tees off at 1:40, with Imada starting off on #1 at 4:50 and Kisner following off the back side at 5:00.  All the action can be followed live at PGATour.com and on the Golf Channel beginning at 2:00 pm.

Kisner makes his PGA Tour debut in the Sony Open

Scott Michaux of the Augusta Chronicle, wrote an article featuring Kevin Kisner and his path to the PGA Tour.  Click on the link to read the article.

Vote for Dawgs in Online Poll

2011 is a Walker Cup year and GolfWeek.com has an online poll where fans can vote to see who they think should be on the 2011 Walker Cup Team.  You can vote for current Bulldogs: Russell Henley, Harris English, and Hudson Swafford in the poll by clicking on the link.  Go Dawgs!

Tomorrow we will begin counting down the Top 10 events in Bulldog Golf in 2010.  Check back tomorrow to see number 10.

Go Dawgs,
Jason Payne