On The Range-PGA Golfers & College Football Fans

On The Range-PGA Golfers & College Football Fans

College football kicked off a few weeks ago and we decided to take a look at PGA Tour golfers and their loyalties, on the gridiron. While there are many more PGA players and schools we picked a handful to look at.

Arizona State University

While Arizona State has had a few household named players on the football field, Jake Plummer, Todd Heap, Terrell Suggs, Darren Woodson, and more they have not had as many on the links.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Herm Edwards
• Record-3-0
• Ranked-#24

Notable Golfers-

• Phil Mickelson
• Jon Rahm
• Pat Perez

Clemson University

Right now Clemson is arguably the best college football team in recent years. They have a long list of former players in the NFL, Deshaun Watson, Sammy Watkins, Dexter Lawrence, Christin Wilkins, Hunter Renfroe, and many many more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Dabo Swinney
• Record-2-0
• Ranked-#1

Notable Golfers-

• Lucas Glover
• Sam Saunders
• Kyle Stanley

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech has a rich history of football, they have an overall record of 735–502–43 (.591). Some of the notable football players include Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas, Derrick Morgan, and more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Geoff Collins
• Record-1-2
• Ranked-Not Ranked

Notable Golfers-

• Stewart Cink
• Matt Kuchar
• Larry Mize
• David Duval
• Bobby Jones

Oklahoma State University

What really matters for Oklahoma State is Mike Gundy’s glorious mullet! Last weekend Oklahoma St. saw former quarterback Mason Rudolph step in for the Steelers. Rudolph isn’t the only NFL caliber talent, the others include Dez Bryant, Justin Blackmon, Brandon Weedon, and more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Mike Gundy
• Record-3-0
• Ranked-Not Ranked

Notable Golfers-

• Rickie Fowler
• Hunter Mahan
• Viktor Hovland
• Matthew Wolff

Stanford University

Great football, great golf, and a great education is Stanford the perfect package? Some of the notable football players include Andrew Luck, John Lynch, Christian McCaffery, Austin Hooper, Zach Ertz, and more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-David Shaw
• Record-1-2
• Ranked-Not Ranked

Notable Golfers-

• Tiger Woods
• Michelle Wie
• Notah Begay III
• Tom Watson
• Maverick McNealy

University of Alabama

Rollllllll Tide!!! That is painful to say for me personally, but there is no doubting that Alabama football has been one of if no the best program over the last few years. Calvin Ridley, Julio Jones, Josh Jacobs, Mark Ingram II, plus so many more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Nick Saban
• Record-3-0
• Ranked-#2

Notable Golfers

• Justin Thomas
• Bud Cauley
• Jerry Pate
• Trey Mullinax

University of Arkansas

Arkansas has a rich history of football. They have had their ups and downs over the years but they appear to be on the right track again. Over the years they have produced NFL talents such as Darren McFadden, Peyton Hillis, Hunter Henry, Ryan Mallett, and more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Chad Morris
• Record-2-1
• Ranked-Not Ranked

Notable Golfers-

• John Daly
• Stacy Lewis
• Andrew Landry
• Austin Cook
• Maria Fassi

University of Georgia

UGA has a proud history of football, 822–423–54 (.654). Numerous players have had successful NFL careers including Todd Gurley, Matthew Stafford, Benjamin Watson, Justin Houston, Nick Chubb, and so many more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Kirby Smart
• Record-3-0
• Ranked-#3

Notable Golfers-

• Bubba Watson
• Kevin Kisner
• Hudson Swafford
• Chris Kirk
• Harris English
• Russell Henley

University of Texas

The eyes of Texas are upon you, while Texas football has gone through some rough years lately they appear to be on the rebound. Roy Williams, Rickie Williams, Cedric Benson, Colt McCoy, Major Applewhite, and more have been proud alumni in the NFL.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Tom Herman
• Record-2-1
• Ranked-#12

Notable Golfers-

• Jordan Spieth
• Ben Crenshaw
• Beau Hossler
• Tom Kite
• Jhnatton Vegas
• Brandel Chamblee

Wake Forest University

This is a surprise on the list to some, while the football team might not have the best records on the football field they have an amazing history of golfers. They have had quite a few players make it into the NFL, Kevin Johnson, Aaron Curry, Chris Givens, and more.

2019 Football-

• Head Coach-Dave Clawson
• Record-3-0
• Ranked-Not Ranked

Notable Golfers-

• Arnold Palmer
• Webb Simpson
• Bill Haas
• Curtis Strange
• Cheyenne Woods
• Jennifer Kupcho
• Darren Clarke

With college football in full swing are you still making time for golf? How is your team doing this year? Let us know in the comments section!