News, Events & Announcements

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, the University of Georgia Golf Course hosted Destination Dawgs, a University of Georgia program that helps students with intellectual disabilities learn and grow their skills in various areas.

The Special Olympics of Georgia Regional Tournament is set to return to the UGA Golf Course on March 25, 2024. This event will be the first Special Olympics Golf Tournament of the year and is open to all Special Olympics athletes across the state.

On July 10, 2023, the University of Georgia Golf Course hosted a Special Olympics of Georgia Regional Tournament. With over 100 supporters, friends, and family members, the event provided an excellent opportunity for everyone to get outside, get active, and connect with each other.

I have a feeling that I do not need to tell you that golf is doing really well right now. I am sure you are having to be diligent when booking your tee time since they are in such high demand. The increased traffic on the course presents some unique challenges for us.

Scott Griffith, Associate Director of Agronomy and Assistant Golf Course Manager at the UGA Golf Course has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSA).

The UGA Golf Course has made quite a name for itself over many years, and the recognition for that has increased in recent months.

Honeybees have been a teaching and research topic at the University of Georgia for many years. These insects are important to American agriculture because they pollinate a wide variety of crops, contributing to food diversity and security. The UGA Golf Course is the latest group to commit to the mission of sustainable bee management.

A premier public course, the University of Georgia’s Golf Course prides itself on its commitment to environmental stewardship, water management, and sustainability. No one knows this better than the Golf Course’s Superintendent, Scott Griffith.

2021 was a banner year for the UGA Golf Course, as the course received state and national recognition for its offerings and service to patrons.

“Fifty years ago, it started as a facility for the health and physical education department to use as a teaching tool. Today, it’s one of the country’s top collegiate courses.”