The Clemson Tigers out dueled the Georgia Bulldogs at the NCCGA National Championship in Myrtle Beach this past weekend. Both teams finished in the top ten, with Clemson tying East Tennessee State and Miami of Ohio for seventh place (+77, 797), while Georgia was two shots back in tenth place (+79, 799)....
Clemson and Georgia Look to Factor at Barefoot
With Nationals around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at what the Southeast Region will bring to the table when the first tee shots are struck at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach. The region had a strong showing this season from several players individually, especially Rhoades Sturkie of Georgia...
Nationals Preview: The President’s Perspective
It’s hard to believe the hype and momentum surrounding the Fall 2013 NCCGA National Championship at the Barefoot Resort’s Love and Dye courses for an organization that had 50 teams last season. In the past year, we’ve over tripled in size, added 8 new regions in expanding across the country, and drawn the attention of...
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Austin’s Angle: NCCGA Midseason Recap Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_eCBLZCvls
I'm coming at you from a new angle this week in "Austin's Angle" with a video version of the Fall 2013 Mid-season Recap. (more…)...
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UGA Takes “Peach Cup” over Georgia Tech
One of the best parts of my job is working with club presidents to help them grow and improve their teams. An interesting trend I continue to hear is that Presidents are beginning to collaborate with one another (Virginia Tech and UVA already compete in the Commonwealth Cup) and have their own Ryder Cup...
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PGA Predictions
Still recovering from The Open hangover? Less than three weeks removed from Phil’s victory at Muirfield, it's time to gear up for what many consider the redheaded stepchild of all major championships, the PGA Championship. We’re going to look at the events leading up to this week at Oak Hill and what to expect...
5 Reasons Why Colleges Should Offer Intramural Golf
When intramural coordinators and campus recreation departments on college campuses are planning out the schedule for the year, golf is typically not top of mind. Finding a local golf course, transportation, affordability, learning barriers and a structured program prevents golf from being offered.
What if offering golf on campus through intramurals, leagues, or a...
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How to Putt Like the Pros: Do the “Around the World” Drill
The 3-4 foot putt is the most common putt golfers face when playing a round of golf, and sometimes the most difficult. Many players, when over a short putt, think, “I really have to make it! It’s only a few feet. I can’t miss it.” There is no confidence. Read more
A Gentle-Mahan of the Game
It may have been a dark, gloomy morning in Ontario, Canada during the PGA Tour’s HBC Canadian Open Saturday, but it was a delightful, joyous day overall for Hunter Mahan. A week removed from earning his second consecutive top-10 in a major, Mahan held the 36-hole lead at 13-under par, seeking his sixth PGA...
How to Workout for Your College Golf Season
Muscle bulging bench-press that makes your muscles smile and the ladies gape are great for some of us, but here at CGP we can help you look good but make sure it carries over to the links with a collaboration of core training and muscle memory exercises that can facilitate power and consistency in your...
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