High School girls golf teams have completed regional play and are set for the Upper and Lower State Qualifying Tournaments next week. There are no awards given for the top finishing teams or individuals, instead the 18 hole tournaments are played to earn the right to compete for […]
By Jed Blackwell Associate Editor-Publisher With a crowded field of local amateurs and college golfers in contention at the Upstate Amateur at Willow Creek, the result came down to a few important factors. A PGA Tour star, a wildly popular YouTube series, and a strong mental game. Brad […]
By Jed Blaackwell. Associate Editor/Publisher With seven holes to go in the boys division at The Blade Junior Classic, a crowded leaderboard looked like an exciting finish was in order. Instead, Cade Kriscunas removed all doubt. Kriscunas fired a final-day 67 to win the event by four shots […]
With golf courses crowded and tee times at a premium, even for members, it is easy to see why golf simulators are growing in popularity. Some of the numbers being reported are hard to believe. One national magazine reported it’s survey found over 40 percent of rounds played […]
Michael Pius, MS, PGA , Executive Director, First Tee Upstate Dear Upstate Golfers, Thank you for your continued support of First Tee — Upstate South Carolina and the kids and teens that we now serve all across the Upstate! 2023 has been yet another record setting year for […]
Six year’s ago there were more than a few questions about the new Chesnee High School girls golf program,. Six year’s later there are no questions, just applause for the Chesnee golf program that won its third straight state championship on October 17th at the Lancaster Country Club. […]
In just two short years the Jackie Seawell Junior at Cobbs Glen has become a favorite stop for young South Carolina golfers. None of the golfers in the field knew Seawell, the first pro at Cobb’s Glen, or his commitment to junior golf, but many of his students […]
It is not unusual to see a Biershenk among the leaders at Upstate weekend tournaments. It is unusual to see the two brothers, Robbie and Nick playing together in a two-man tournament. It probably is good for the other amateurs playing the weekend circuit the brothers don’t team […]
Playing college sports often times means missing events with family or special occasions with friends. The USC Upstate team was in Jacksonville for the Sea Best Intercollegiate and had played a little below expectations in the first two rounds. “We needed a pick up to kind of lift […]
The South Carolina Golf Coaches pre-season poll is out and if the poll turns out to be correct, Boiling Springs and Flora will be adding to their list of championships. Here is how the rankings are determined by the Golf Coaches. Polls will be adjusted after compiling data […]
