Patrick Murphy used to spend more time on the ice than he did on the links. Just like his favorite movie character, Happy Gilmore. The senior UCLA men’s golfer, who was raised in Crossfield, Alberta, noted some similarities between himself and the fictional hockey player-turned-golfer. “I admire Happy because he’s kind of this unpolished figure, […]
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Women’s golf ends NCAA championship play after its worst finish of the season
The Bruins’ championship pursuit has been cut short. No. 14 UCLA women’s golf finished at 65-over 941 – placing 20th out of 24 teams in stroke play – at the NCAA championship in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The team was 26 strokes back from the top-eight spot necessary to advance to match play. Sophomore Patty Tavatanakit, who […]
Despite not winning championship, men’s golf boasts many accomplishments
UCLA men’s golf ended its season without an opportunity to compete for a national championship, but had a year ripe with individual career milestones. The Bruins were ranked 21st in the nation heading into the season. However, UCLA failed to crack the top three in any of its fall tournaments, placing seventh in its first […]
Men’s golf misses out on championship berth after eighth-place finish at regionals
The Bruins’ season has come to an early close. UCLA men’s golf finished at 11-under 829 to place eighth out of 14 teams at the NCAA regionals in Pullman, Washington. The Bruins were unable to attain the top-five finish necessary to qualify for their second straight NCAA championship berth. UCLA was two strokes behind fifth […]
Men’s golf seeks title, continued improvement at Pac-12 championships
The Bruins will start their second season. UCLA men’s golf will compete in the Pac-12 championships in Eugene, Oregon, from Monday through Wednesday. The Bruins are seeking their first Pac-12 title since 2006. Last year, UCLA placed sixth out of 12 teams. The team was in eleventh place after the opening round, but shot the […]
Women’s golf makes bid to win third NCAA championship in a row
The Bruins have a chance to three-peat. No. 13 UCLA women’s golf will compete in the Pac-12 Championships in Palos Verdes Estates, California, from April 15-17. The team is seeking its third straight Pac-12 title, a feat it last achieved from 2004 to 2006. Last year, the Bruins won the team championship by 12 strokes. […]
Men’s golf’s Devon Bling shines in Masters tournament on par with pros
A Bruin stood out on one of golf’s biggest stages. Sophomore Devon Bling finished 55th at 3-over in the 2019 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. “It’s an amateur’s dream to be able to play in the Masters,” Bling said. “Luckily enough, I was able to do that, and it was pretty much a dream come […]