Golf

Josiah Gilbert at practice on the driving range.

More than a swing: The mechanics of golf

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 10

Despite its reputation as a hobby for Florida retirees or wealthy businessmen, golf is quite a difficult sport to play competitively. Driving the ball down the range takes strength and power, and putting takes focus and precision. While the swing looks like one fluid motion, there’s so much more that goes into the movement. In a recent interview, Auburn golfer Josiah Gilbert broke down the basic mechanics of a golf swing and how each factor plays into his game.

Gilbert leads Auburn men’s golf to victory at the Clerico Invitational

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | October 29

Auburn junior Josiah Gilbert earned his second trophy of the fall with a low-medalist performance at the Clerico, leading the No. 16 Tigers to their first team title of the season with an 8-over showing at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

No. 4 Auburn battles adversity, settles for ninth at the Williams Cup

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | October 22

After a week off following a disappointing finish at the Ben Hogan Invitational, Auburn’s struggles continued in North Carolina, where the No. 4 Tigers finished in ninth while shooting 20 over par for the week at The Williams Cup.

Top-Ranked Auburn Men’s Golf Comes Up Short at Ben Hogan Invitational

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | October 1

Following a runner-up finish at the Innovational at the Honors Course, No. 1 Auburn Men’s Golf looked to replicate their strong performance at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational, but came up six shots back from the lead, finishing in 8th place against a highly competitive field.

No. 1 Auburn heads to Colonial Country Club for Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

By Tyler Cox | Sports Writer | September 27

No. 1 Auburn heads to Colonial Country Club for Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. Auburn will head to Fort Worth, Texas, competing in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational on Monday. The tournament will last until Tuesday.

Gilbert leads Auburn with co-medalist finish at honors course

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 17

Junior Josiah Gilbert set the pace for Auburn men’s golf at the Invitational at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, leading the Tigers to a strong start to their fall season. Gilbert finished 6-under for the week, earning co-medalist honors for the second time in his collegiate career and helping Auburn secure a tie for second place in the team standings on Tuesday afternoon.

Auburn golf prepares to begin season on Monday

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | September 13

Following a heartbreaking loss in the quarterfinals of the 2025 NCAA Championship, the Auburn Tigers are set to begin a new season and attempt another climb back to the top of the college golf world. The Tigers' 2025-26 campaign will tee off with the Invitational at The Honors Course on September 14-16.

California siblings drive Auburn to success

By Charlie Diegnan | Sports Writer | June 30

Leaving a golf hot spot such as San Diego might not be every golfer’s dream. However, where one golfs doesn’t affect how they golf. Anna and Billy Davis are cornerstones of Auburn’s women’s and men’s golf teams, making their presence known from the first day they arrived on campus. The siblings, ...