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Noah Goldman named men’s golf assistant coach

UNC men’s golf team announces Noah Goldman as the new Assistant coach.

The North Carolina men’s golf team named Noah Goldman the program’s assistant coach.

UNC announced the decision Friday, with Go Heels sending a press release on the staff addition. In the press release, men’s golf coach Andrew DiBitetto talked about the decision to bring Goldman to Chapel Hill.

“Noah is a rising star,” says DiBitetto. “He joins our program from Oregon State, where Jon Reehoorn and the Beaver golf program are widely respected. Noah is relationship-based, communicates well, is incredibly intelligent and very competitive. He’s detail oriented, loves pressure and is committed to getting better each day. Noah had a strong playing career in college and is still a very good player today. During the interview process, I left each conversation more and more impressed. We are excited to learn more about Noah and work with him and welcome Noah, Ashley, Ellie and Mila into our Carolina Golf family.”

The signing should do wonders for the program, which has grown in the last few seasons—especially last year with UNC accounting for the ACC coach of the year DiBitetto and player David Ford.

This upcoming year has much promise, with standout golfer Ford leading the way for the Tar Heels.

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From Chapel Hill to Scotland: UNC golfers playing at historic St. Andrews in fall

Both the UNC men’s and women’s golf programs will head to Scotland’s historic, St. Andrews Links course in October for a collegiate tourney.

The University of North Carolina men’s and women’s golf teams have the privilege of playing at Finley Golf Course, one of the country’s premier collegiate venues.

This fall, those same UNC golf teams are traveling to one of the world’s premier golf venues.

Earlier today, it was announced that North Carolina will travel to Scotland and face off against Georgetown, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt in the inaugural St. Andrews Links Collegiate tournament.

According to GoHeels.com, teams will play two rounds of stroke play at the Jubilee Course, plus one day of match play at the Old Course.

“We are thrilled and thankful to be part of the inaugural St. Andrews Collegiate,” UNC men’s golf team head coach Andrew DiBitetto told GoHeels.com. “It’s been a tremendous effort by NBC Sports, the GOLF Channel, and the St Andrews Link Trust to put this together. This new tournament will be an incredible experience and opportunity for our golf programs, especially our student-athletes.”

UNC is quite familiar with St. Andrews, playing in three previous tournaments (2002, 2006, 2010) and capturing the 2006 International Collegiate tournament.

To give you a little context on how historic St. Andrews is, it’s a 30-time host of The Open Championship, also known as the world’s oldest golf tournament. Savannah, Ga. native Brian Harman just won the 2023 tournament over the weekend, carding a 13-under-par to finish six strokes ahead of former world number one Jason Day.

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UNC men’s golf leads the way with four All-Americans

The North Carolina men’s golf becomes the first ACC team with four All-Americans in a season since 1976.

The North Carolina men’s golf team made history Tuesday, becoming the first ACC team with four All-Americans in a season since 1976 per UNC.

Now that the season is over, the UNC golf team has been receiving their flowers after a great season. After tying for third in the NCAA championship, David Ford was named to first-team All-America. Three other Tar Heels join him, with Ryan Burnett, Austin Greaser, and Dylan Menante making the third team.

It is no shocker that the UNC team produced four all-Americans when you account for their stellar performance this season. The team has shown consistency, winning multiple tournaments around the nation.

The team’s future is bright, led by ACC coach of the year Andrew DiBitetto.

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David Ford named first-team All-America

North Carolina Sophomore golfer David Ford snags first-team All-America honors.

North Carolina sophomore golfer [autotag]David Ford[/autotag] has been named to first-team All-America honors.

The announcement came Wednesday morning, with Ford being 1 of 11 golfers selected for such a high honor. Ford was the only Tar Heel to crack the list and joins Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht as one of the two to represent the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The honor acknowledges Ford’s remarkable year and the work he’s put on the green. Ford played a significant role for UNC, helping lead the program to new heights as they tied for third in the NCAA championship.

Ford had a historic season, leading Carolina in scoring at 69.89, the second-lowest average in UNC history. The sophomore also became the first Tar Heel to win ACC Player-of-the-Year honors, penciling his name in the record books.

Ford becomes UNC’s eighth first-team All-America, the second under head coach Andrew DiBitetto.

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Tar Heels finish third in NCAA men’s golf tournament

The North Carolina men’s golf team finished third in the NCAA tournament after a 3-2 loss to Georgia Tech.

The North Carolina men’s golf team championship hopes came to a screeching end Tuesday after falling short to Georgia Tech 3-2 in the semifinal.

Despite the bitter ending, the Tar Heels made significant strides this season, tying for third in the NCAA championship, marking their best finish since 1993. Led by ACC’s golf coach of the year Andrew DiBitetto, UNC had a remarkable season, winning five team titles in other tournaments.

In a press statement released by the school, DiBitetto reflected on the loss.

“I’m incredibly proud of our guys because they play the game the right way. DiBitetto said. “They have so much grit, so much heart, they never gave up. Even going back to the quarterfinal match this morning, with three, four holes to go, it didn’t look like it was going to go our way. They just hung in there and kept hitting shots and kept marching along and executing. All of a sudden, we come out on top and then the same thing happens in the semifinal. It looked like that match might end pretty early. David Ford starts to flip it on the back nine and ends up winning his match. Peter Fountain was three down with six holes to play and gets it all the way to 18.”

DiBitetto ended the statement by crediting the Yellow Jackets for their performance.

“Credit to a really good Georgia Tech team. Especially Ross Steelman coming down the stretch. I didn’t see it, but I heard he made a clutch 12-footer on 16 and a 20-footer on 17. A big tip of the cap to them. They’re an incredible team.”

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Steph Curry places in top-five at American Century Championship golf tournament

After recording the top score in the final round of the tournament, Steph Curry placed fourth in Lake Tahoe’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Over the weekend, Stephen Curry traded in his basketball sneakers for his golf clubs in Lake Tahoe. For the eighth consecutive year, the Golden State Warriors guard joined a powerhouse field at Edgewood Golf Resort in Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Alongside his father Dell, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player mixed it up with boxer Canelo Alvarez and played rounds with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

On the course, Curry started off the first day with an underwhelming round, finishing at No. 11 on the scorecard. However, a pair of solid performances during the weekend rounds catapulted Curry towards the top of the leaderboard.

On day three, the point guard turned golfer recorded the top score on the Stableford scoring system with 26.

Curry’s scorching round three pushed him into the top-five spots on the leaderboard. Curry was able to improve three spots from his 2019 seventh-place finish.

 

The six-time All-Star finished fourth (56), behind MLB Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz (58), former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (67) and tournament champ Mardy Fish (76).

Back-to-back tournament champion Tony Romo was unable to defend his title after suffering a wrist injury. In his American Century Championship debut, Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes finished at No. 38 on the leaderboard with four total points.

To cap off three days of golf, Curry joined Fish and Alvarez for a dive into the water of Lake Tahoe.

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Watch: Steph Curry takes dive into Lake Tahoe after final round of American Century Championship golf tournament

After the final of the American Century Championship, Steph Curry dove into the water of Lake Tahoe with Canelo Alvarez and Mardy Fish.

In a sport that’s riddled with history, a new golf tradition is building in Lake Tahoe.

For the eighth consecutive season, Stephen Curry joined the star-studded field at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Curry’s father Dell joined his son in the tournament field. With each tournament, the father-son duo competes against each other in a friendly bet. At the end of the match, the golfer with the lower score has to dive into Lake Tahoe’s water.

Dell began the tournament outplaying his son in the first round. However, strong performances from the two-time Most Valuable Player in rounds two and three helped propel him near the top of the leaderboard.

With the Stableford scoring system in place, Curry’s 26 in round three was the top score on the tournament’s final day. The Golden State point guard finished fourth in the competition, three spots ahead of his father. Although it was Dell’s turn to take a leap into the lake, a group of other golfers decided to make the dive.

After finishing with a 76, tournament champ Mardy Fish hopped in the lake with both of the Currys and boxer Canelo Alvarez.

Via @ACChampionship on Twitter:

Former Buffalo Bills defensive linemen Kyle Williams placed second at 67, with MLB Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz rounding out the top three with a score of 58.

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Steph Curry paired with Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald in round 2 of the American Century Championship golf tournament

For the second round of the American Century Championship golf tournament, Stephen Curry is paired with Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald Jr.

In his eighth journey through the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Stephen Curry will be paired with a duo of high caliber NFL pass catchers.

After spending the opening round alongside his father Dell and Aaron Rodgers, the Golden State Warriors point guard will be grouped with Arizona Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald and Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

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Watch: Steph Curry jokingly spars with boxer Canelo Alvarez during celebrity golf tournament

During the start of the ACC celebrity golf tournament, Steph Curry was caught jokingly sparring with middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.

If he’s not launching long-distance 3-pointers at Chase Center, watching Stephen Curry break out the golf clubs is a favorable second option. With the Golden State Warriors one of eight teams not bound for the NBA’s restart in Orlando, Curry will get more time on the golf course.

Over the weekend, the two-time Most Valuable Player will participate in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. After placing seventh in the 2019 edition of the competition, Curry will eye a top finish in his eighth appearance in the tournament.

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When the tournament begins, Golden State’s six-time All-Star will be joined by a star-studded cast that includes championship boxer, Canelo Alvarez. Before the tournament teed off, Curry crossed paths with the middleweight. Curry squared off with Alvarez and went through a mock sparring routine.

Watch the meeting between Curry and Alvarez on the course via @StephenCurry30 on Instagram:

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In the first round of the tournament, the Golden State Warriors point guard is paired with his father Dell Curry and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday.

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