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Florida rising sophomore Sophie Stevens plays in the The Ally on Wednesday, October 25, 2024.

Sophie Stevens’ first LPGA event brings valuable lessons and memories

By Aiden Wacksman | Aug. 5

Sophie Stevens built on her successful freshman year with an appearance at the Dow Championship, her first LPGA event.

Florida sophomore Parker Bell stripes his tee shot on the third round of NCAA Regionals on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Parker Bell and Jack Turner’s chemistry elevates Florida men’s golf

By Aiden Wacksman | July 8

After transformative sophomore season, Parker Bell heads to first U.S. Open

By Chandler Hawkes | June 10

Florida redshirt freshman Matthew Kress swings his club during the Southeastern Conference Championships Thursday, April 20, 2023. / Photo by Leslie White

Florida men’s golf’s season ends in fourth round of NCAA championship

By Aiden Wacksman | May 28

Florida men's golf head coach JC Deacon and redshirt freshman Matthew Kress embrace after the Gators' victory over the No. 2 Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC Championship Semifinals Saturday, April 22, 2023. / Photo by Leslie White

Florida men’s golf head coach J.C. Deacon’s guidance leads UF to fourth-straight national championship appearance

By Aiden Wacksman | May 28

A golfer tees off at Ironwood Golf Course on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Ironwood Golf Course looks to stay afloat as staple of Gainesville golf community

By Jack Meyer | May 20

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Florida's Fred Biondi tees off during the SEC Match Play Championships at Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Biondi will compete in the U.S. Open this year.

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Florida men’s golf qualifies for 2024 NCAA championships

By Aiden Wacksman | May 15

The Florida men’s golf team earned the No. 3-seed in the West Lafayette Regional after securing five regular-season tournament victories and a spot in the SEC championship match-play quarterfinals. The Gators needed to place within the top five in the regional to secure a trip to the national championship.

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Florida men’s golf to begin postseason on May 13

By Aiden Wacksman | May 11

After an appearance in the match play quarterfinals of the SEC championships, the No. 14 Florida men’s golf team will fight to defend its 2023 title in postseason competition at the three-round West Lafayette NCAA regional from May 13-15.

Florida senior Annabell Fuller recorded her third straight top-15 finish of the fall at the Windy City Classic. Photo courtesy of the UAA.

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Florida women’s golf season ends at East Lansing Regional

By Aiden Wacksman | May 8

No. 15 Florida placed 13th in the SEC tournament and failed to claim the top-8 mark to qualify for match play in the quarterfinals.

Florida Gators women's golf practice Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Leslie White

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Florida women’s golf season ends at East Lansing Regional

By Aiden Wacksman | May 8

The Florida Gators women’s golf team’s regular season was defined by tournament wins and top-five finishes. UF carried itself with one-on-one victories over top-ranked teams in the country. However, Florida finished seventh in the 12-team NCAA Regional and failed to advance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

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Florida men’s golf falls short in SEC Championship, loses in the quarterfinals

By Hannah Getman | Apr. 27

Florida men’s golf was knocked out of the SEC Championship by Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals.

UF golfer Maisie Filler on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Isabella Marley.

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Florida women’s golf fails to qualify for match play in SEC Championship

By Hannah Getman | Apr. 14

Entering the third round of stroke play six shots back from the top-eight, Florida women’s golf was prepared to make a run in the final 18 holes. After two up-and-down rounds in the days prior, the Gators were hoping to turn their play around and qualify for the match play quarterfinals.

Florida redshirt freshman Matthew Kress putts the ball in the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

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All-around strong play earns Florida men’s golf a win at Calusa Cup

By Hannah Getman | Apr. 9

The Florida men’s golf team earned its sixth win of the season, finishing first at the Calusa Cup.

Gators junior Ian Gilligan hits a drive at the Gators Invitational on Friday, February 16, 2024.

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Planned celebrations and staying positive helps Ian Gilligan lead Florida golf

By Hannah Getman | Apr. 8

Florida junior Ian Gilligan, a two-time SEC Golfer of the Week, transferred in the Fall. So far, he's made an impact by staying positive on the course.

Sophomore Marina Escobar hits a drive at the Gators Invitational in February. The Gators are set to compete at the NCAA Regionals in Stanford, California, this week.

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Florida women’s golf places second at Liz Murphey Collegiate

By Hannah Getman | Mar. 30

The Gators battled their way ahead, matching Georgia’s five birdies on the front nine with five of their own. The Bulldogs struggled on the back nine, with five bogeys and a quadruple bogey to start. Florida seized the opportunity, tying Georgia at 8-over and overtaking it with three birdies on the final three holes. UF held on to secure the second place finish.

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Florida men’s golf brings home its fifth win of the season at the Schenkel Invitational

By Hannah Getman | Mar. 17

Bell led the charge for UF from the opening round. He struggled at the start with a bogey on hole two but quickly turned it around with two birdies and an eagle on his next seven holes.

Gators women's senior golfer Maisie Filler and assistant coach Beth Wu look on at the Gators Invitational on Friday, March 1, 2024.

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Freshman lead Gators women’s golf to a sixth-place finish at Briar’s Creek Invitational

By Hannah Getman | Mar. 12

Florida women’s golf finished sixth at the Briar’s Creek Invitational thanks to strong play from its freshman.

Florida junior golfer Sarunchana Rattanasin records her score after finishing up a hole at the Gators Invitational on Friday, March 1, 2024.

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Gators women’s golf falls in home tournament

By Emma DiNicola | Mar. 2

Despite having the No. 1-ranked player in the country, senior Maisie Filler, the Gators women’s golf team failed to capture a victory in the Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course. Florida earned third place in the tournament with a total score of 852 (12-over-par) through 54 holes.

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Florida men’s golf finishes fourth at the Southern Highlands Collegiate

By Hannah Getman | Feb. 27

After two days of waiting, junior Ian Gilligan finally saw his opportunity to secure his first win as a Florida Gator. After ending rounds 1 and 2 behind Missouri senior Jack Lundin, Gilligan was ready to fight out the final round and secure first place.

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Gators women’s golf finishes fifth at Moon Golf Invitational

By Hannah Getman | Feb. 20

Florida had a rocky start to the tournament on Saturday, struggling to get anything going in round one. The Gators recorded 14 bogeys as a team throughout the day and had three double bogeys on the front nine.