Golf

Johnson, Solomon lead men's golf team to top of rankings for first time in school history

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

For the first time in school history, Auburn is the consensus No. 1 team in the nation, according to the three major college golf polls – Golfweek Coaches, Golfweek Sagarin and Golfstat.

Auburn wins U.S. Collegiate Championship

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 19

Auburn shot a 3-under 285 in each round, even with No. 5 Wake Forest at a 855 team score over three days.

Melissa Luellen determined to return women's golf to glory

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 8

Though Kim Evans left big shoes to fill, Luellen is determined to not only maintain the program she inherited, but improve it.

Men's golf looking to take the next step after strong finish to last season

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | August 29

After a strong 2014-2015 season that finished with the fourth-best finish in program history at the NCAA Championships, the Auburn men’s golf team has high hopes as it enters fall play.

Kizzire wins his second Web.com event

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | August 24

Former Auburn golfer Patton Kizzire recorded his second win this year on the Web.com Tour in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sunday.

Auburn golfers compete at US Amateur at Olympia Fields Country Club

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | August 19

Auburn sent three current golfers and one former golfer to the U.S. Amateur in Olympia Fields, Illinois, this week, but none of the four advanced to the match play portion of the tournament.

Auburn golf alumni wins Web.com Tour event

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | August 3

Former Auburn golfer Patton Kizzire won the Utah Championship on Sunday, August 2, with a score of 19-under par.

Barber falls short on final day of Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 22

Blayne Barber, despite a strong start, failed to run down the leaders in the final round of the Barbasol Championship in Opelika on Sunday, July 19.

Golfers experience Auburn for first time

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 20

While three players in the field at the Barbasol Championship went or are going to Auburn, there are many other players in the field who had never experienced Auburn, or even Alabama, before the event.

'Birdies and Eagles' make an appearance at Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 20

There were birdies and eagle on and off the course on Wednesday, July 15, at Grand National golf course.

Barber within striking distance going into final day of Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 19

Saturday at a golf tournament is often referred to as “moving day,” referencing the shuffling of the leaderboard that often occurs during the third round.

Barber makes cut at Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 17

The second day of the Barbasol Championship at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National in Opelika came to a close with only one former Auburn golfer making the cut.

Kizzire works through equipment malfunction on Day 1 of Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 17

Even the highest quality equipment breaks sometimes.

Golfers tee off at Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 17

The first PGA TOUR event in Alabama history began on Thursday, July 16, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National in Opelika.

Auburn golfers preview Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 16

Former Tigers Blayne Barber and Patton Kizzire joined current Auburn golfer Ben Schlottman for a press conference on Wednesday, July 15, to discuss the upcoming Barbasol Championship.

Pearl leads youth golf clinic

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 14

Though he admits basketball is his best sport, coach Bruce Pearl knows a few things about other sports as well.

Groupings announced for Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 14

Groupings for the Thursday and Friday rounds of the Barbasol Championship in Opelika were released on Tuesday, July 14.

Organizers preview Barbasol Championship

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 27

Local leaders and PGA Tour officials met with the media on Friday, June 26, to discuss next month’s Barbasol Championship, which will be held at Grand National golf course in Opelika.

Auburn hires women's golf coach

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 16

Athletic director Jay Jacobs announced Tuesday, June 16, that Melissa Luellen has been named the head women’s golf coach at Auburn.

Local golf tournament brings talent to the Plains

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 5

This weekend of May 29-31, the Auburn University Club’s course hosted the Will Claxton Junior Tournament in partnership with the American Junior Golf Association.