Golf

Putting to the finish

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

After two top-six finishes in their last two tournaments, Auburn's men's and women's golf teams will soon compete in their last rounds of golf before the start of the SEC tournament.

Golf squads look for team effort

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

The No. 2 men's golf team finished in the top-three for the sixth time this season with a 17-under showing at the Schenkel Invitational at the Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Ga., tying for third place with the No. 25 Florida Gators.

Benton qualified for the U.S. Kids World Championship at age 8. (Courtesy of Michelle Benton)

Benton's practice pays off

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | March 8

Ryan Benton's dream came true last November.

Trapani finished the fall season ranked 29th in the final GolfWeek rankings and recorded a scoring average of 73.92, the second-lowest on the team. (Danielle Lowe / WRITER)

Teeing off with Trapani

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 23

Freshman golfer Victoria Trapani juggles a fast-paced life in Auburn.

Freshman Victoria Trapani poses with her medalist trophy after shooting a 73 to claim first place individually. (CONTRIBUTED)

Women's golf tees off season strong with win

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 16

In the first tournament of spring semester, the women's golf team was in first or second place after each day of the three-day Central Florida Invitational in Orlando, eventually taking home first place overall.

Men's golf ranked No. 2 nationally, features several individual medalists

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

The No. 2 men's golf team has several individuals in the spotlight this season.

Men's golf team begins second leg of season

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn men's golf team has an optimistic mindset for the upcoming UCF Gator Invitational, the first tournament of spring.

The holes on the lake at the Grand National golf course are said to be some of the best views in the nation. (Courtesy of Michael Clemmer)

Nationally recognized golf course celebrates 20 years of business

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | February 2

For 20 years, people have traveled from across the world to play golf at Robert Trent Jones at Grand National in Opelika.

Final stages of Q-school test Tigers

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

The Auburn men's golf program has had five former athletes advance to the final round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, more commonly referred to as "Q-School."

Junior Dominic Bozzelli poses with his trophy. (CONTRIBUTED)

Golfer earns medalist honors

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | November 3

Dominic Bozzelli plays golf for the challenge.

Sophomore golfer Marta Sanz was named Golfweek's player of the week. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Sanz gets into swing of things

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

Marta Sanz didn't believe she had won.

Men's golf voted No. 1 team in the country

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 6

For the first time in Auburn history, the Tigers are ranked the No. 1 team in the nation in Golf World magazine's coaches' poll.

Auburn takes No. 1 in Golf World coaches' poll

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 28

For the first time in Auburn history the Tigers are ranked the No. 1 team in the nation in Golf World magazine's coaches' poll.

Women's golf releases schedule

By Sarah Stutler / WRITER | September 8

Women's golf coach Kim Evans is enthusiastic going into her 18th season at Auburn.

Coach Osteen continues to excel at Auburn

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 8

When golf coach Nick Clinard made his way to Auburn from the University of Central Florida three years ago, he brought along his assistant coach, Evan Osteen, as well.

Carlsson was recently selected to represent Sweden at the 2011 European Amateur Team Championship. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Freshman begins career with honors

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INRIGUE EDITOR | June 30

Niclas Carlsson sits studying while having a break during one of the many golf tournaments he plays throughout the year, determined to meet the goals he set academically and athletically.

Dufner was an All-American. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Tiger alum golfer in US Open tournament

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | June 23

Former Auburn golfer Jason Dufner made his fifth U.S. Open appearance last week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. after being selected as an alternate.

Men's golf places eighth in Regionals to conclude season

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | May 26

The 11th-ranked men's golf team finished eighth in a 13-team field at this year's NCAA South Central Regional this past weekend at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colo.The Tigers shot a final round 6-over par to slip from second to eighth place on day three of the NCAA regionals.

Golf, tennis help with networking

By Charley Gaines/ Staff Writer | December 7

Students may want consider thinking outside of the great indoors to gain a competitive edge in the work force.Picture two different scenarios. The first is two business associates sitting in an office. One person sitting behind a desk leaning forward to show concern for the other's cooperation in a deal, the other person sits across the desk shifting in an uncomfortable chair. The second scenario is out on a court or a golf course hashing out the same details in a deal."I don't think you can overstate a way to connect with colleagues outside of the office," Accounting Professor Duane Brandon said. "It's really more than making a business deal, it's the connection. Details of business are worked out on the green."

Men's golf starts season at Carpet Capital Collegiate tournament

By Max Newfield / Staff Writer | October 2

The Auburn Men's golf team teed off their season with a number 11 ranking in the GolfWeek/Sagarin poll.The Tigers were awarded the ranking Sept. 22 after finishing fourth in their first tournament of the season, the Carpet Capital Collegiate in Dalton, Ga.At the Carpet Capital Collegiate, Auburn beat Alabama and Georgia, the number three and four teams in the nation, respectively.