Ian Gilligan (left) and Jack Turner (right) earned their first career SEC awards for their play at the Gators Invitational last weekend.
Two Gators Earn SEC Honors for Play in Gators Invitational
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Men's Golf
Ian Gilligan and Jack Turner earned their first career SEC weekly awards.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two Florida men's golfers earned SEC recognition for their play at the Gators Invitational with Ian Gilligan awarded golfer and Jack Turner freshman of the week, the conference office announced.
Gilligan was instrumental in Florida's victory at its home tournament, shooting 10-under for the weekend. The junior from Reno, N.V., made 14 birdies and an eagle en route to a third-place finish. He shot all three rounds under par and in the 60's - 69-62-69. His bogey-free round two of 62, tied the program record for score last shot by Camilo Villegas in 2003.
Turner had a career low tournament score, shooting 205 (-5) to finish T6. The freshman averaged 3.92 on par-4's and 4.22 on par-5's and tied for the third most birdies (15) made. He shot his first two rounds under par, setting a new season low of 66.
The No. 16 Gators travel to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the Southern Highlands Collegiate from Feb. 25-27.
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Gilligan was instrumental in Florida's victory at its home tournament, shooting 10-under for the weekend. The junior from Reno, N.V., made 14 birdies and an eagle en route to a third-place finish. He shot all three rounds under par and in the 60's - 69-62-69. His bogey-free round two of 62, tied the program record for score last shot by Camilo Villegas in 2003.
Gilly is heating up ♨️
— Gators Golf (@GatorsGolf) February 16, 2024
4⃣ straight birdies to start his second round and now is your solo leader 👀
Live Scoring: https://t.co/BAKF713vXw pic.twitter.com/FkfwuISDpn
Turner had a career low tournament score, shooting 205 (-5) to finish T6. The freshman averaged 3.92 on par-4's and 4.22 on par-5's and tied for the third most birdies (15) made. He shot his first two rounds under par, setting a new season low of 66.
Got it ✅
— Gators Golf (@GatorsGolf) February 16, 2024
Birdie from Jack Turner on 14 🤝#GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/XFafrOAg7R
The No. 16 Gators travel to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the Southern Highlands Collegiate from Feb. 25-27.
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