Photojournalism: Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club
Augusta University golfer CJ van Wyk tees off on the 5th hole at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club Saturday, April 2. File photo by Mike Adams
Golfers are flocking to Augusta this week, and it’s not just the professionals coming to town to tee off.
The Augusta University men’s golf team is the host for the annual Augusta Haskins Award Invitational presented by Valspar at Forest Hills Golf Club.
The 54-hole tournament saw college golfers playing 36 holes on April 2.
In addition to Augusta University, players from several universities including University of Illinois, University of Texas, University of Alabama, University of South Carolina, Oklahoma State University and Navy are competing for the trophy.
The tournament’s final 18 will be played Sunday. Admission is free to the tournament, according to a news release from Augusta University.
A golfer makes notes on the putting green at the Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club. Photo by Mike AdamsAugusta University golfer Hampus Wijkstrom tees off on the 4th hole at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club Photo by Mike AdamsAugusta University Coach Jack O’Keefe, left, talks with golfer CJ van Wyk at the 4th hole at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club. Photo by Mike AdamsForest Hills Golf Club hosts the 54 hole Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club in Saturday. Photo by Mike AdamsCollegiate golfers from around the country compete for the coveted Haskins Award trophy at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational on April 2. Photo by Mike Adams Augusta University golfer Gareth Steyn chips from off the green on the 4th hole at the Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club on April 2. Photo by Mike Adams Augusta University golfer CJ van Wyk watches his putt on the 4th hole at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club on April 2. Photo by Mike AdamsAugusta University coach Jack O’Keefe, left, walks with golfer Gareth Steyn along the 4th fairway at the Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club April 2. Photo by Mike AdamsAugusta University golfer Hampus Wijkstrom watches his chip shot on the 4th hole at the Haskins Award Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club April 2. Photo by Mike Adams
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