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Yale hires Gil Hanse for restoration design of Yale Golf Course

After months of deliberation, Yale’s athletic department has officially announced plans to hire world-class golf architect Gil Hanse for the restoration of its historic golf course.

September 24, 2021

A pin flag wave in the wind at YGC.
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WOMEN’S GOLF: Yale wins BC Invite; first tournament since March 2020

Ami Gianchandani ’23 took first place at the Boston College Invitational on Tuesday while rookie Alexis Kim ’25 finished tied for second.

September 23, 2021

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MEN’S GOLF: Yale places fourth at The Doc Gimmler tournament

After ending Saturday’s first round of play at The Doc Gimmler in first place, the Bulldogs lost ground, finishing their second tournament of the school year in fourth.

September 14, 2021

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MEN’S GOLF: Hot off tournament win, Yale looks for another at Doc Gimmler

The Bulldogs are looking to build on their win at the Colgate-hosted Lagowitz Memorial last weekend as they travel to play their second event of the season: The Doc Gimmler hosted by St. John’s.

September 10, 2021

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MEN’S GOLF: Yale dominates Lagowitz Memorial, its first tournament in 23 months

After not playing an official competition in 23 months, the Yale men’s golf team secured a win in its first tournament back, finishing with a 15-stroke lead as the only team under par.

September 6, 2021

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Proposal in the works for a Yale Golf Course restoration

Yale Golf Course General Manager Peter Palacios said that plans for a restoration of the 1920s Golden Age course are being drawn up. If approved and funded, the restoration would close the course for approximately 22 to 24 months.

May 7, 2021

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WOMEN’S GOLF: Gianchandani and Lee knocked out in match play at four-ball championship, win medalist honors for stroke play

After competing in the stroke play portion of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship on Saturday and Sunday, Yale golfers Ami Gianchandani ’23, Kaitlyn Lee ’24 and Sophie Simon ’25 were knocked out in the first round of match play, which commenced on Monday and ended Wednesday.

April 29, 2021

Gianchandani tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of match play.
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WOMEN’S GOLF: Gianchandani and Lee tied for first place after two rounds at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Ami Gianchandani ’23, Kaitlyn Lee ’24 and soon-to-be Bulldog Sophie Simon ’25 made the cut after two rounds at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. They continue into the round of 32 on Monday.

April 25, 2021

Ami Gianchandani, left, fist bumps her partner Kaitlyn Lee on the 18th hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Women
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Yale Golf Course to reopen for season on April 13

The Yale Golf Course will reopen for the season on Tuesday, April 13 for the first time since the links closed for the winter last […]

March 24, 2021

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Behind the Venue: The beginnings of the Yale Golf Course, a Golden Age gem

“Behind the Venue” is a series of feature-form articles that dives into the history, character and most memorable moments of Yale’s various athletic forums — […]

March 23, 2021

An illustration of the YGC and golfers on it.
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WOMEN’S GOLF: Bulldogs Qualify for 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Gianchadani and Lee qualified for the 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball by finishing in second place in the New Jersey qualifying event.

October 7, 2020