DURHAM – Duke men’s golfer continue to thrive in the summer months, headlined by a recent win in the Georgia Amateur for incoming freshman William Love, a victory in the Maryland Open for former Blue Devil Evan Katz, another honor for recently graduated Quinn Riley and rising sophomore Kelly Chinn’s continued strong play.
Riley Named BCGCA All-American
Quinn Riley was one of 10 golfers nationwide named an All-American for 2021-22 season by the Black College Golf Coaches Association. The Black College Golf Coaches Association and Golf Coaches Association of America have partnered to present the inaugural BCGCA Awards to honor black college golfers from all backgrounds and across all divisions of college golf.
Riley, a Raleigh native, capped his Duke career with a career-best 72.38 scoring average this season in helping lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Columbus Regional. The senior was the individual medalist at the Stitch Intercollegiate in April as Duke claimed the team title. He also led the team with a top-20 finish at the ACC Championship in May.
Finishing the year as the No. 1-ranked golfer in the collegiate rankings for the Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Tour, Riley received a sponsor’s exemption into the REX Hospital Open in June on the Korn Ferry Tour. He turned pro following the season and played on a sponsor’s exemption in the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic in July.
Love Wins Georgia Amateur
Incoming freshman William Love won the 101st Georgia Amateur Championship by two strokes at The Landings Club-Deer Creek in early July. Love carded an 8-under-par 280 (69-67-68-76) for the 72-hole event to claim the Robert H. Martin Trophy.
An Atlanta native and recent graduate of the Westminster School, Love saw his lead grow to six strokes with nine holes to play but held off a late charge from Billy Abdow for his two-stroke victory.
Love was exempt into the 2022 Georgia Amateur by finishing tied for 10th at last year’s state championship. The top 20 finishers of this year’s event are exempt into the 2023 edition. The 102nd Georgia Amateur Championship will take place at Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek.
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William Love is your 101st Georgia Amateur Champion!
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