The final round of the Upstate Amateur would have made for great TV. Plenty of birdies and bogeys from four golfers who would either hold or share the lead in the second round before a dramatic putt on the final hole determined the winner. Presbyterian College golfer Thomas […]
It is a small sample, but a couple of story’s coming from the start of the new girls high school golf season look like they may be repeated often this year. Blythewood is going to be tough to beat and Chesnee’s Sydney Roberts is going to be in […]
When golfers are waiting around for their tee time at a tournament it isn’t uncommon to share a tip or trick with the other golfers waiting to tee off. Usually the tip will come from a friend, a good golfer or a pro, but for Robbie Biershenk as […]
Wofford grad Andrew Novak knew he would have a new mailing address for his job next year even before the final Korn-Ferry Tour event was played. The former SCGA Amateur champion will play next year on the PGA Tour after finishing in the Top-25 on the Korn-Ferry Tour […]
The largest weekend tournament in the Upstate is the Budweiser Classic at Boscobel. Two full flights of golfers (240) chase the title while enjoying an adult beverage or two courtesy of the tournament sponsor. While more than a few of the competitors play in the event because of […]
Wednesday was a long day for competitors at the US Amateur and Thursday may be just as long. For the second day in a row bad weather caused play to be delayed and then darkness caused the remainder of the Round of 64 to be suspended. When play […]
Jacob Bridgeman tied the course record and has the lead after the first stroke play qualifying round at the US Amateur. The Clemson rising senior shot a 7-under par 63 at Longue Vue Golf Club, one of two courses used for qualifying to advance to match play. ”It’s […]
Every underdog in every sport has a new hero, she is Jensen Castle the newly crowned US Women’s Amateur champion. The West Columbia golfer came from the 63rd seed to win the national championship at the Westchester Country Club in New York. If you didn’t know, there are […]
Winston Churchill wasn’t much of a golfer by most accounts, but one of his famous quotes could easily apply to anyone who has played and won the game. “There is nothing quite as exhilarating as being shot at and missed,” is a version of an often misquoted quote […]
Moving day at the South Carolina Golf Association Amateur championship started a little earlier than usual and lasted a little longer than usual. Rain forced the suspension of the second round so almost 70 golfers had to finish their Friday round starting at 7:am on Saturday before the […]
