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Florida women's golf coach Emily Glaser and Maisie Filler at Mark Bostick Golf Course on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 / UAA Communications photo by Tim Casey

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The big sister program: How Florida women’s golf brings its team together

By Hannah Getman | Feb. 19

The Florida women’s golf team came into the 2023-2024 season with a unique split in the class of its players. The roster included a majority of upperclassmen and new players. Coach Emily Glaser, who is in her 12th year as head coach, wanted to find a way to unite her team by using her seniors' experience to its advantage. From this, the big sister program was formed.

Florida redshirt freshman Miguel Leal swings his club in the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Saturday, February 11, 2023. / Photo by Lorenzo Vasquez

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Florida Men’s Golf wins Gators Invitational for fifth consecutive year

By Emma DiNicola | Feb. 17

A program-record-tying round of 62 (-8) led by freshman Ian Giligan, allowed the University of Florida’s men’s golf team to blow out their competition to win the Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course for the fifth straight year.

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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Gators women’s golf finishes third in spring opener

By Hannah Getman | Feb. 5

After a rain-filled weekend, Florida women’s golf finished third in its first tournament of the spring.

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

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Gators men’s golf wins second straight tournament at Sea Best Invitational

By Hannah Getman | Jan. 30

The Florida men’s golf team started the spring season with back-to-back victories after securing its second win of the season at the Sea Best Invitational

Florida Gators men's golf junior Quentin Debove holds his club Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Isleworth Country Club in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Anna Carrington

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Florida men’s golf starts spring season with win at the Pablo Creek Collegiate Cup

By Hannah Getman | Jan. 23

The Florida men’s golf secured its first win of the spring season against Jacksonville at the Pablo Creek Collegiate Cup, Monday.

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

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Florida concludes Fall schedule at East Lake Cup

By Max Tucker | Nov. 1, 2023

The Florida Gators Men’s Golf team came up just short in match play against Florida State and Georgia Tech at the East Lake Cup in Atlanta, Georgia. The Gators made it to the consolation finals on the last day of the event.

Florida senior John DuBois lines up a putt in at the Vystar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

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John DuBois: From substitute to men’s golf national champion

By Max Tucker | Oct. 30, 2023

Fifth-year senior John DuBois appeared in the lineup only three times his freshman year. In his senior season a year ago, he stood on the 18th hole of the national championship semi-final and made a putt that kept his team’s hopes for a title alive.

Florida junior Maisie Filler puts the ball in the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Gators crowned champions after impressive performance at The Ally

By Max Tucker | Oct. 25, 2023

The Gators teed off Monday at Old Waverly Club in West Point, Mississippi. UF came out victorious in the 12-team tournament. Senior Maisie Filler won back-to-back tournaments as the Gators claimed their third tournament victory of the season.

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

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Gators men’s golf crowned champions at 2023 Georgetown Intercollegiate

By Max Tucker | Oct. 16, 2023

The Gators teed off Sunday at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. UF came out victorious in the 13-team tournament. Florida swept the Georgetown Intercollegiate as sophomore Matthew Kress led the way for the Gators as the individual champion. The victory marked the team’s first of the 2023-2024 season and the 22nd under head coach J.C. Deacon.

Florida junior Maisie Filler drives the ball during the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Gators leave Chapel Hill as 2023 Tar Heel Invitational champions

By Max Tucker | Oct. 10, 2023

The team teed off Monday at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. UF came out victorious in the 14-team tournament. Senior Maisie Filler shot the second lowest score in program history in the opening round. Her impressive 8-under 64 first round lead the way for the Gators. Filler’s outing earned her first place on the player leaderboard through the first 36 holes.

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Gators finish tied fourth after strong finish in the final round

By Max Tucker | Oct. 10, 2023

The Florida Gators Men’s Golf team traveled to Eagle Point Golf Club for The Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina, this week. UF finished Xth in the 54-hole tournament.

Florida golfer Yuxin Lin during the Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course Sunday, February 12, 2023.

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Florida concludes second tournament at SEC Fall Preview

By Max Tucker | Sep. 27, 2023

The Gators placed seventh in stroke play Tuesday at the SEC Fall Preview and forced match play with the Crimson Tide Wednesday before UF fell 3-2.

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Gators come out victorious at second Fall tournament

By Max Tucker | Sep. 26, 2023

The Florida Gators women’s golf team put their skills on display Monday and Tuesday. The team teed off at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, for the Glass City Invitational. UF won the 10-team tournament.

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Gators finish ninth in first Fall tournament

By Max Tucker | Sep. 17, 2023

The Florida Gators Men’s Golf team had their first tournament of the 2023-24 season this weekend. The team hit the road to travel to Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago for the Fighting Illini Invitational. UF finished the tournament ninth out of 15 teams that competed.

A Florida bag at Mark Bostick Golf Club in Gainesville, Florida. UF took home the hardware with a 21-under-par team performance at the Fighting Irish Classic.

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Luke Poulter — son of pro golfer Ian Poulter — to make collegiate debut at Fighting Illini Invitational

By Max Tucker | Sep. 15, 2023

Friday will be Luke Poulter’s opportunity to embark on his own journey as he tees off for the first time as a Florida Gator.

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Gators finish top ten in first Fall tournament

By Max Tucker | Sep. 12, 2023

The Florida Gators women’s golf team began their season Monday. The team traveled to the Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, South Carolina, for the Cougar Classic. UF finished the tournament seventh out of 17 teams that participated.

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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Fred Biondi announces decision to turn pro

By Madilyn Destefano | June 5, 2023

Florida men’s golf senior Fred Biondi announced his decision to begin his professional career Monday. He will play in his first Korn Ferry Tour event as a pro at the BMW Charity Pro-Am this weekend.

Redshirt sophomore Fred Biondi stares down a hole while practicing at Mark Bostick Golf Course. Biondi led the Gators at Vanderbilt, finishing 15th individually.

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Biondi, Gators bring home NCAA national titles

By Madilyn Destefano | June 5, 2023

Florida men's golf team won the NCAA national championship May 31 led by men's individual champion Fred Biondi.

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Florida men’s golf wins 2023 NCAA National Championship

By Madilyn Destefano | June 1, 2023

Florida secured the 2023 NCAA National Championship Wednesday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Gators defeated Georgia Tech 3-1 in the final round of match play.

Florida's Ricky Castillo celebrates a putt in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash., on May 19, 2021. (Photography by Stephen Brashear/Red Box Pictures)

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Florida men's golf advances to NCAA National Championship finals

By Madilyn Destefano | May 31, 2023

The Florida Gators men's golf team defeated Virginia and Florida State in match play Tuesday to advance to the NCAA National Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.