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Florida falls to Oklahoma State in match play quarterfinals

By Colby Kistner | June 2

From the start of the match play quarterfinals, Oklahoma State was stacking birdies against Florida, averaging about six per golfer.

Florida’s Jack Turner sets up a putt during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida advances to national championship match play

By Colby Kistner | June 1

Florida women's golf assistant coach Ashley Sease talks with junior Paula Francisco before tee off during the Gators Invitational golf tournament, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida eliminated in top-eight cut of national championship

By Colby Kistner | May 25

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida men’s golf wins Columbus Regional

By Sofia Alamo | May 20

A UF women’s golf athlete swings her club at Mark Bostick Golf Course during the Women’s Golf Invitational in March 2024.

Florida women’s golf finishes third in Tallahassee Regional, advances to national championship

By Colby Kistner | May 13

Florida’s Matthew Kress tees off during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida men’s golf falls to Ole Miss in SEC Championship

By Colby Kistner | Apr. 26

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No. 4 Florida men’s golf aims to repeat as SEC champions

By Colby Kistner | Apr. 21

After five tournament wins in the 2025-26 regular season, No. 4 Florida men’s golf is poised to make a deep run in the postseason. Even though the Gators finished 10th in the Sahalee Players Championship to start the season, they placed in the top five in all nine tournaments thereafter.

Florida’s Paula Francisco swings her club during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 3 Florida women’s golf falls to Auburn in SEC Championship

By Colby Kistner | Apr. 20

The competitors' vastly different responses to hole 18 secured the 3-2 win for Auburn and knocked Florida out of the SEC Championship, extending its SEC title drought to nine seasons.

Florida’s Megan Propeck sets up her shot during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 3 Florida women’s golf aims to win first SEC Championship since 2017

By Colby Kistner | Apr. 16

Coming off two straight tournament wins to end the 2026 regular season, No. 4 Florida women’s golf is red hot.

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No. 3 Florida men’s golf wins third-straight Calusa Cup

By Colby Kistner | Apr. 7

For much of the Calusa Cup, the No. 3 Gators were in control. They were miles ahead of their competitors at many points, looking to win their third-straight Calusa Cup.

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Florida women’s golf wins Clemson Invitational to conclude regular season

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 29

Ultimately, Florida finished in first with an 847 (-17) and one stroke ahead of Arkansas. The Florida lineup consisted of Paula Francisco, Siuue Wu, Megan Propeck, Katelyn Huber and Elaine Widjaja. Meanwhile, Addison Klonowski participated in individual play.

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The rise of Florida women’s golfer Paula Francisco

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 24

No. 16 Paula Francisco is quickly becoming a star in the college golf world.

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Florida men’s golf ties for third in stacked Pauma Valley Invitational

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 18

But the Gators slowed down in Round 3 and ended the invitational with an 839 (-13). Despite that score being their third-best of the season, they finished tied for third place, which was three strokes behind Tennessee and No. 20 Georgia Tech.

Ricky Castillo tees off from the 13th hole of the Seminole Golf Club Sunday. (Chris Keane/USGA)

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Former Gator Ricky Castillo wins first PGA Tour tournament

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 10

Ultimately, he finished with a 271 (-17), just one stroke ahead of Gainesville native Chandler Blanchet. The University of West Florida graduate’s five birdies in Round 4 were not enough to pass Castillo, who is no stranger to victory.

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Florida women’s golf wins 10th Gators Invitational in 11 seasons

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 8

For most of the Gators Invitational, No. 7 Florida was ahead of its competitors.

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Meet Ashley Sease — the energy behind UF women’s golf

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 5

A confidant, a motivator, a friend. Some of the many roles of UF assistant women’s golf coach Ashley Sease. Her success wearing many hats has been one of the reasons she’s impacted and energized the program in such epic fashion.

Florida Men’s Golf head coach J.C. Deacon talks with Florida’s Noah Kent during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida men’s golf finishes fifth in the Southern Highlands Collegiate

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 3

Florida hovered around third to fifth place throughout the entire Southern Highlands Collegiate. The Gators faced eight other ranked teams, but struggled immensely in the second round, leading to a loss for Florida and ending its winning streak at four.

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Florida women’s golf finishes sixth at the Moon Golf Invitational

By Colby Kistner | Feb. 17

No. 5 Florida had a consistent showing throughout the Moon Golf Invitational. There was a glimmer of hope for the Gators after Round 1. They were tied for third place with No. 7 Wake Forest and No. 9 Texas.

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From an impressive email to a national championship, Florida golfer reflects on journey

By Colby Kistner | Feb. 16

During one of his early tournaments, Matthew Kress made what his assistant coach now remembers as some of the worst shots he’s ever seen. Luckily, Kress has come a long way since then.

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Florida men’s golf wins seventh-straight Gators Invitational

By Colby Kistner | Feb. 15

For a decent portion of the Gators Invitational, No. 10 Florida was behind No. 2 Auburn. It looked like the Gators would drop their first Gators Invitational in seven years.