Yuxin Lin: from transfer to team cornerstone
By Joseph Henry | Aug. 12, 2021”I expect him to be one of the best players in the country,” said Florida men’s golf head coach JC Deacon about former transfer Yuxin Lin before the upcoming season.
”I expect him to be one of the best players in the country,” said Florida men’s golf head coach JC Deacon about former transfer Yuxin Lin before the upcoming season.
Florida men’s golf’s 2021-22 schedule features four fall and five spring events before postseason play in the heat of the summer.
Amateur Yuxin Lin, PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel and European tour pro Sam Horsfield all made the cut during a competitive four rounds at The Open Championship.
Former UC Davis Aggie Jacqueline Lucena set to join Gators prior to upcoming season.
“Use what you have to give back… and realize how lucky you are,” said Lauren Waidner as she reflected on a collegiate career dedicated to service.
The Florida men’s golf team had a season filled with highs and lows, but youth brings promise of a bright future.
Ricky Castillo competed in the final round of the NCAA Championship as an individual and finished a stroke outside the top-10.
The Gators’ season came to a close for everyone except Ricky Castillo, who will tee it up for one more round in Arizona.
Florida needs a strong Sunday to advance to Monday’s final round of stroke play at the NCAA Championship after high scores derail their second round.
Ricky Castillo kept Florida afloat in the first round of the NCAA Championship and shot a 2-under-par Friday.
Florida faces a stacked field and needs superb play across the board to be competitive.
Florida men’s golf posted the second-lowest score of Wednesday’s final round to climb all the way back into fifth place, just enough to advance to the national championship.
Florida men’s golf took steps in the wrong direction Tuesday with a 6-over 290. The Gators must make up six strokes and climb the leaderboard to keep their season alive.
Ricky Castillo put together an exceptional 18 holes, but the Gators still have ground to make up following round one.
The Gators’ season was filled with struggles and a triumph but ultimately fell short of their championship bid aspirations.
Conference honors were announced Friday, and three Gators made the cut including new SEC freshman of the year, Joe Pagdin.
Despite a valiant final effort from freshman Maisie Filler, the Gators came up one stroke short of advancing to the NCAA National Championship.
The Gators can see the NCAA Championship on the horizon with one round of play remaining.
The Gators find themselves right on the cusp of the top-six cutoff at the NCAA Regionals. Two days remain for Florida to earn a spot in the championship tournament.
Ricky Castillo goes 4-0 in Juno Beach and contributes to Team USA retaining the Walker Cup.