Monthly Archives: March 2014

A New Team and A New Start

Dahlonega, Georgia was the site of the first NCCGA Southeast Regional Tournament. The tournament was going to be my first NCCGA event and I was playing for the University of South Carolina Club team.

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Baylor Continues Dominant Run in Texas

To kick off the NCCGA Texas Region this Spring, 8 teams met in Houston, TX to compete in our first regional tournament. Eagle Pointe Golf Club & Recreation hosted the 36 hole stroke play event. The windy and wet par 71, 6900 yard course was a tough challenge for 57 of the best club golfers...
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Texas A&M Golfer Breaks 80 with Broken Appendix

The scorecard Nick Pierce posted at last weekend's Texas Regional , 77-79 good for 6th place, does not do his round justice.  Nick had surgery after the round on Monday to remove his appendix that was about to burst.  I had the chance to ask Nick a few questions about how he fought through the...
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Recent College Golfers Dominating in 2014

This past Sunday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens Florida ended in dramatic fashion with a rare 4-man Sudden Death Playoff. What’s harder to believe is how young the competitors were; Rory McIlroy and winner Russell Henley are both just 24 years old and Russell Knox is also under the age of 30....
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Weekly NCCGA Honors Update

The season is upon us and a select few college golfers are at the pinnacle of their respective golf games right now. We had an incredible weekend in the NCCGA that included a playoff with two players finishing under par and a slew of other good scores across the nation. Here are your winners for...
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College Golf in the City

When thinking of Washington D.C., golf is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind. And it certainly was not a reason factoring into my decision to attend The George Washington University, a school located just three blocks from the White House. City life has its perks: great food, nightlife, and job opportunities just...
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Duquesne Club Golf Helps The First Tee

When asked why he decided to cut down and re-grip 2 full sets of irons, 10 woods, and 6 wedges in volunteering for the local Pittsburgh First Tee, Joe Colaizzo of Duquesne Club Golf replied "It felt good to help out some really nice kids, so we're coming back every Monday!"  Read more