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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Does Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze play too much golf? He addresses the issue
AUBURN, Ala. — While he has allegedly sworn off social media since taking over the Auburn football program, even Hugh Freeze can't avoid the recent noise surrounding his program's recruiting struggles — or his golf game. During an appearance on the "See Ball Get Ball" podcast with former Georgia linebacker and ESPN analyst David Pollack, Freeze couldn't shy away from it if he wanted to, fielding questions pertaining to golf and his program's recruiting slide. "Everybody seems to like to talk about my golf game," were Freeze's first words to Pollack, who asked him about golf with a grin to lead off Freeze's nearly half-hour-long appearance. "I enjoy playing it to get away," Freeze added later. "But what people don't realize is, probably, you know, I assure you I've never missed a camp day, or a recruiting day. But if camp got over at 3 o'clock one day, and Jill (Freeze) and I go out at 4:30, we absolutely might do that. And I'm not apologizing for that part of it, but my focus is 100% on getting Auburn in that win column this fall." According to a report from Freeze posted 10 rounds to the USGA's Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) in the month of June, which was more than any other college football coach who made their scores public. Auburn's 2026 class, which came out of the gate with No. 1 rankings nationally, has tanked over the past year. Currently, the Tigers' class ranks no better than No. 71 in the country, and it's the worst-rated class in the SEC by consensus. Freeze echoed comments he made earlier this month as to Auburn's recruiting struggles, saying "there's a lot of people right now that are operating on a different set of rules on what their interpretation is of this settlement, and how you should operate." "I'm going to operate in the manner that our administration has interpreted it," Freeze said. "We'll see. I think it's a long-game play for us that I think is going to work out in our favor, because we're doing it very transparent and the way we believe the settlement is written to operate." Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@ or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze addresses golf criticisms, recruiting struggles
AUBURN — While he has allegedly sworn off social media since taking over the Auburn football program, even Hugh Freeze can't avoid the recent noise surrounding his program's recruiting struggles — or his golf game. During an appearance on the "See Ball Get Ball" podcast with former Georgia linebacker and ESPN analyst David Pollack, Freeze couldn't shy away from it if he wanted to, fielding questions pertaining to golf and his program's recruiting slide. Advertisement "Everybody seems to like to talk about my golf game" were Freeze's first words to Pollack, who asked him about golf with a grin to lead off Freeze's nearly half-hour-long appearance. "I enjoy playing it to get away," Freeze added later. "But what people don't realize is, probably, you know, I assure you I've never missed a camp day, or a recruiting day. But if camp got over at 3 o'clock one day, and Jill (Freeze) and I go out at 4:30, we absolutely might do that. And I'm not apologizing for that part of it, but my focus is 100% on getting Auburn in that win column this fall." According to a report from Freeze posted 10 rounds to the USGA's Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) in the month of June, which was more than any other college football coach who made their scores public. Auburn's 2026 class, which came out of the gate with No. 1 rankings nationally, has tanked over the past year. Currently, the Tigers' class ranks no better than No. 71 in the country, and it's the worst-rated class in the SEC by consensus. Advertisement Freeze echoed comments he made earlier this month as to Auburn's recruiting struggles, saying "there's a lot of people right now that are operating on a different set of rules on what their interpretation is of this settlement, and how you should operate." "I'm going to operate in the manner that our administration has interpreted it," Freeze said. "We'll see. I think it's a long-game play for us that I think is going to work out in our favor, because we're doing it very transparent and the way we believe the settlement is written to operate." Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@ or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Auburn football's Hugh Freeze on golf criticisms, recruiting struggles
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Palm Beach Par 3, Bank of America team up on 'Golf with Us' intiative for young golfers
Palm Beach Par 3 has partnered with Bank of America on its new "Golf with Us' initiative for young golfers. The Palm Beach course is one of five in Palm Beach County that will offer rounds for $5 or less and instructional opportunities beginning this spring. The other courses are Madison Green Country Club, Palm Beach National, Lake Worth Beach Golf Club and Boca Delray Golf & Country Club. Bank of America launched "Golf with Us" on Tuesday in an effort to grow the next generation of golfers. The initiative offers youth ages 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, a California-based non-profit that provides young people with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Enrollment in the program is open until May 24, and includes access to thousands of courses in 97 markets. 'When kids get involved in sports, they learn first-hand about achieving their goals and develop lifelong skills that help them thrive,' David Tyrie, president of marketing, digital and specialized consumer client solutions for Bank of America, said in a statement. 'By working with Youth on Course to help make golf more accessible, we're helping grow the sport while also making a positive impact in our communities.' Through "Golf with Us," Bank of America also will bring unique instructional opportunities to youth in select markets throughout the spring, summer and fall by hosting a series of free clinics featuring professional golfers, athletes and celebrities with a passion for golf. Program membership also includes a registered handicap index in the United States Golf Association's Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) system, continued development, as well as learning opportunities. Interested families can enroll in Youth on Course and learn more about the "Golf with Us" offer at
Fox News
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
President Trump's golf courses: Where they are, how you can play
President Donald Trump is an avid golfer hitting the greens, sometimes playing a round on his own courses. Last week, Trump was seen golfing with Tiger Woods at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The president is reported to have a 2.5 handicap with his home club set as Trump National Golf Club Bedminister, according to the United States Golf Association's Golf Handicap Information Network. The Trump Organization has a total of 18 courses with 11 of the courses located in the U.S. While all international courses are open to the public, two courses in the U.S. give all golfers the chance to play in various locations. The private clubs are in Bedminster, New Jersey; Colts Neck, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Westchester, New York; Hudson Valley, New York; Philadelphia; Juniper, Florida; and Palm Beach, Florida. Two additional international courses will be opening soon, in Bali, Indonesia, and Muscat, Oman. See the public course below. Trump National Doral Golf Club is home to four championship courses. In April, Trump National Doral will be hosting the 2025 LIV Golf Miami tournament, bringing top players like Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. The club's Blue Monster course is listed among Golf Magazine's Top 100 best public courses for 2024-2025. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles is along the Pacific Ocean with views of Catalina Island. A 45,000-square-foot grand clubhouse sits on the property with four dining facilities. Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire is home to four Open Championships with three courses. The Alisa Course is named after an uninhibited volcanic island, Ailsa Craig, set across from the property that is half a billion years old. In Aberden, another location in Scotland, Trump International Scotland is situated on the coastline of the North Sea. The course stretches 7,428 yards and was designed by Martin Hawtree. Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg was originally sculpted sand hills along the Atlantic Ocean. The course stretches 7,026 yards with the average round taking four hours and 30 minutes to complete. In Dubai, the Trump International Golf Club Dubai is located in the AKOYA by DAMAC master development, stretching 7,205 yards. The par-71 course offers night golf and also has a par-3 course. In Indonesia, Trump International Golf Course Lido is South African professional golfer Ernie Els' first course design in the country. Set in the tropical forests of West Java, golfers can take in views of Mount Salak and Mount Gede.
