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J.D. Tomlinson tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida men’s golf in last after Day 1 of season-opening tournament

By Luis Torres | Sep. 5, 2014

The Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic in Dalton, Ga., at The Farm Golf Course has come to a close, which means the first tournament of the season for the Florida’s men’s golf team has been completed. J.C. Deacon made his coaching debut during the tournament and after a rough first day, the Gators steadily improved on the second day, and held their ground on the final round of play. UF finished in 13th place out of 14 teams after shooting 33-over-par.

Richard Donegan stands on the course during the Suntrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 15 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF men’s golf team begins season with tournament in Georgia

By Luis Torres | Sep. 4, 2014

After failing to make the NCAA Championships during its spring season, the Florida men’s golf team looks to redeem itself starting today as it tees off for its fall schedule at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic in Dalton, Ga.

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UF men’s golf brings seasoned roster into 2014

By Luis Torres | Sep. 2, 2014

For the first time in 27 years, the Florida men’s golf team will have a different leader, as J.C. Deacon is taking over as head coach for Buddy Alexander.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women’s Golf Invitational on March 15.

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Women’s golf team falls short of par during season

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 26, 2014

The UF women’s golf team had a rollercoaster of a season.

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Senior leads UF women's golf team to tie for 18th in NCAA Championship

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 23, 2014

Although it wasn’t the team finish UF might have wanted, Elcin Ulu did her part and also made her last round of collegiate golf a memorable one.

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Gators aim to capture first national title in nearly 30 years

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 19, 2014

Florida is returning to the Sooner State for the second time in two weeks. But on this trip, the Gators have a chance to win it all.

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Tomlinson's season, Alexander's coaching career end at 2014 NCAA Regionals

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 18, 2014

J.D. Tomlinson’s third season of collegiate golf and coach Buddy Alexander’s 27-year period leading Florida are both over.

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Tomlinson still in second after Day 2 of NCAA Regional

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 17, 2014

Friday held more of the same for J.D. Tomlinson in postseason play.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Tomlinson in second among individuals after Day 1 of NCAA golf regionals

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | May 16, 2014

Although Florida did not qualify as a team for the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship for the first time in 13 years, J.D. Tomlinson has continued on in the postseason as an individual.

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Alexander and Florida to await NCAA selection following 12th-place SEC finish

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 27, 2014

What might be Buddy Alexander’s last tournament as head coach of Florida men’s golf came to a close Sunday.

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Gators improve by 11 strokes, ranked 10th in tournament

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 26, 2014

Florida turned things around in its conference title run on Saturday.

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Gators women’s golf team ties for 10th place at SECs

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Apr. 20, 2014

After a shortened first round of play Friday night, coach Emily Glaser concluded a release by saying, “You never know what can happen.”

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Gators aim to capture first conference title since 2008

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Apr. 17, 2014

After a shaky season, the Gators begin postseason play today during the 2014 Southeastern Conference Women’s Golf Championship.

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Gators finish Mississippi tournament with best place since fall

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 8, 2014

After a 13th-place finish at the Chris Schenkel Invitational on March 14-16, coach Buddy Alexander expressed his disappointment in Florida’s lack of improvement.

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Florida tied for third after second round is rained out at tourney

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 7, 2014

A little bit of rain couldn’t stop Florida from getting off to a promising start in its final regular-season tournament.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course. Tomlinson is in fourth place after Day 1 of the Valspar Invitational.

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Florida to begin final regular season tournament

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 6, 2014

Depending on which route you take, the trip from Mark Bostick Golf Course to Old Waverly Golf Club in east Mississippi is about 560 miles. This is the longest journey the Gators have taken this spring, but this particular course has been good to them.

Camilla Hedberg putts the ball during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 15.

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Hedberg finishes third as Florida ends tourney in ninth

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 30, 2014

Junior Camilla Hedberg’s second consecutive top-five placing while braving both sleet and wind led the Gators to a ninth-place finish Sunday.

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Donegan ties for 10th, Florida places 14th at Valspar Invitational

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Mar. 25, 2014

Despite finishing 14th, the Gators have some positives to take out of their penultimate regular-season tournament, and their names are J.D. Tomlinson and Richard Donegan.

Santiago Gavino hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Saturday at the Mark Bostick Golf Course. Gavino totaled a score of 232 (+16) as an individual competitor at the Chris Schenkel Invitational last weekend.

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Florida finishes 13th at Chris Schenkel Invitational

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Mar. 16, 2014

It seems that as the Gators have moved through the season, they haven’t gotten better — they’ve gotten worse.

Camilla Hedberg celebrates after shooting a birdie during the third round of the SunTrust Women’s Gator Invitational.

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Strong winds hinder Gators during eighth-place finish

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 16, 2014

The Gators battled wind and a first-round, 25-over-par deficit to finish eighth out of 14 teams in their only home tournament of the season.