Golf

Luke Donald soars, Jason Day falters at Harbour Town

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — For Luke Donald, it’s another chance to end his hard-luck history at Harbour Town Golf Links. For Jason Day, it’s a rare round to forget for the world’s No. 1 player. While Donald took the lead Saturday at the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, Day — tied atop the leaderboard entering the round…

Dambaugh, Olarra Continue To Guide Gamecocks At SEC Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Ainhoa Olarra remained near the top of the individual leaderboard following Saturday’s second round of the SEC Championship at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Dambaugh led the charge for the No. 23 Gamecocks, shooting a 71 (-1) to move into a tie for second place and get within…

Gamecocks Tied for 11th at SEC Championship

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Men’s Golf team continued their weekend at the 2016 SEC Championship, shooting a round of 294 (+14) on Saturday. With 18 holes left at Sea Island Golf Club, the Gamecocks are tied for 11th, at 586 (+26). Kentucky continues to lead the tournament through two days, with a…

Olarra Leads After SEC Championship First Round

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golfer Ainhoa Olarra shined in her postseason debut on Friday, carding a career-best 69 (-3) to grab a share of the individual lead after round one of the SEC Championship. The sophomore and junior Katelyn Dambaugh both sit in the top-10 individually for the No. 23 Gamecocks, who posted a 298 (+10) at…

Gainey Pulls Out Of Heritage With Back Injury

Tommy Gainey’s good run at the RBC Heritage ended early because of a back injury.  Gainey withdrew from South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event in Hilton Head after 11 holes in the 2nd round.  The Bishopville, S.C. native was -4 through 10 holes, two shots off the lead.  He carded an 8 on #11. Gainey addressed the situation on Twitter…