Imagine being watched by your idol as you emulate the game they have mastered. Each year, the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational invites only the top college golf teams from around the nation to compete in front of their idols: Charles Howell III, Mark O'Meara, John Cook, Lee Janzen, and even the world's number one golfer. These touring professionals have been seen spectating as the best collegiate players from around the country take on the course the pros call home.
Tournament History
In 2009, Texas Tech became the official host University of the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational. Together with Tavistock Group, Texas Tech looks to continue the tradition of hosting the best golf tournament in collegiate sports at one of the finest courses in the country. This year, 15 of the nation's best collegiate teams will compete at Isleworth Golf & Country Club.
The 2008 tournament marked the third time the Georgia Bulldogs returned to Isleworth defending college golf's most coveted title. Alabama jumped out to an early lead after Day 1, being the only team in the red scores by posting an impressive 287 (-1). Indiana 289 (+1) and USC 290 (+2) were not far behind while Texas Tech and Georgia were trailing the Crimson Tide by seven strokes at 294 (+6). Day 2 was a different story as the Bulldogs posted a stellar round to grab the lead by three shots over the Hoosiers. Georgia cruised to victory on Day 3, claiming the team title at 867 (+3). The victory was the second-straight at Isleworth for the Bulldogs, who have won four of the five team titles since the tournament's inception in 2004. Georgia's Russell Henley posted a 74 (+2) on the final 18 and held off Indiana's Jorge Campillo and Alex Martin to claim the individual crown.
In 2007, the Georgia Bulldogs showcased a tournament record performance. In a field highlighted by six of the top 10 teams in the country, the Bulldogs stole the show with a single-round scoring record of 275 (-13) on Day 1 and easily held on thanks to a 275 (-13) on Day 2. The 56-hole total of 841 (-23) smashed another mark as well, eclipsing the old record set by the Bulldogs in 2005 (863). Individual medalist honors were decided in a highly contested dual between Georgia’s Harris English and Southern California’s Jamie Lovemark. With English up a stroke with just a few holes to play, he put away the title with birdies on No. 16 and No. 17, defeating Lovemark by three strokes.
In 2006, the University of Texas men's golf team pulled away from the 18-team field in the final round of the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational on Day 3 to earn its first team title of the season. The Longhorns opened the final round with just a one-shot lead on fellow Big XII member Oklahoma State at the Isleworth Golf & Country Club, but by the end of the day the Texas lead turned into a 12-stroke victory over runner-up Florida. Brian Harmon of Georgia captured medalist honors with a three round total of 216 (E) to win by one stroke over Florida's Billy Horschel and Wake Forest's Dustin Groves.
In 2005, the field was increased to 18 teams and the weather altered the new three day format. Hurricane Wilma caused tournament officials to play 36 holes on the first day, cancel the second day and play the last 18 holes on the final day. Georgia successfully defended its title by shooting a team total of 872 (+8). Oklahoma State closed the gap to within two shots after 14 holes, but ended up in second with a total of 879 (+15). Once again, Chris Kirk of Georgia and Pablo Martin of Oklahoma State battled for medalist honors. Martin prevailed with a three round total of 212 (-4) and Kirk finished second with a three round total of 214 (-2).
In 2004, UCF and Tavistock Group teamed up to create the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational, a tournament designed to give players and coaches the feel of a major for college golf. The University of Georgia was the only team under par and took home the team trophy with a score of 863 (-1). Oklahoma State's Pablo Martin and Georgia's Chris Kirk tied for medalist honors with a score of 209 (-7).
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Tournament Partners
Texas Tech, with an enrollment of 28,422, is a major comprehensive research university that retains the sense of a smaller liberal arts institution. Students come from every county in Texas, all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries. Tech offers 150 undergraduate degree programs through 11 academic colleges, a graduate school and a school of law. More than 100 master’s degree programs and over 50 doctoral degree programs are offered at Texas Tech.
For more information on Texas Tech University, visit www.ttu.edu
As one of Tavistock Group's premier Orlando residential country clubs, Isleworth boasts an outstanding course conceived and designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay and recently enhanced by Steve Smyers. The club has a lavish Mediterranean clubhouse with a new 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art men's grill that boasts an indoor half basketball court, golf simulator and putting green, all surrounded by plasma screen televisions. The golf course was built on rolling terrain and features greens that are generous, undulating and fast. Located on the picturesque Butler Chain of Lakes, Isleworth has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious luxury living communities.
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