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USA South Golf Athletes of the Week - October 14, 2026

  • Men's Golfer of the Week
    Rylan Gay, N.C. Wesleyan - The Wilson, North Carolina junior placed tied for first out of 61 golfers at the Pfeiffer Jack Ingram Invitational last week by shooting a two-over par 146. In the two-round event, Gay opened with an even-par 72 and finished with a two-over par 74. Also Nominated: Griffin Lawlor, Methodist; Aiden Hollar, Pfeiffer.

    Men's Golf Rookie of the Week
    Griffin Lawlor, Methodist - The Oxford, Connecticut freshman placed fifth out of 90 golfers at The Tartan Invitational last week by shooting a one-over par 217. In the three-round event, Lawlor opened with an even par 72, followed with a two-over par 74, and finished with a one-under par 71. Also Nominated: Cooper Dodson, Pfeiffer.

  • Women's Golfer of the Week
    Yvette Gorden, Huntingdon - The Pike Road, Alabama senior placed first out of 39 golfers at the Piedmont Chimney Oaks Invitational two weeks ago by shooting a three-over par 219. In the three-round event, Gorden opened with a one-under par 71 which was followed by two-straight two-over par 74s. Also Nominated: Cloe Rich, Methodist; Indie Taylor, Southern Virginia.

    Women's Golf Rookie of the Week
    Indie Taylor, Southern Virginia - The Eagle, Idaho freshman placed tied for sixth out of 82 golfers at the Clovernook Women's Intercollegiate last week by shooting a nine-over par 153. In the two-round event, Taylor opened with a four-over par 76 and finished with a five-over par 77. Also Nominated: Kenley Baker, Methodist.

PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.