Presented by Georgia Power, Andy Demetra catches up with golfer Adam Bratton
Presented by Georgia Power, Andy Demetra catches up with sophomore golfer Adam Bratton, preparing to play in his first U.S. Amateur next week in Oakmont, Pa. Bratton earned his place in the 312-player field by winning a playoff for the third and final spot at the qualifier at Chesterton, Ind. He made eagle on the first extra hole. The Newburgh, Ind., native talks about the moment and how he landed at Georgia Tech to play college golf.
The last two U.S. Amateur champions have come from Georgia Tech – Andy Ogletree in 2019 and Tyler Strafaci in 2020.
Alexander-Tharpe Fund
The Alexander-Tharpe Fund is the fundraising arm of Georgia Tech athletics, providing scholarship, operations and facilities support for Georgia Tech’s 400-plus student-athletes. Be a part of developing Georgia Tech’s Everyday Champions and helping the Yellow Jackets compete for championships at the highest levels of college athletics by supporting the Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund, which directly provides scholarships for Georgia Tech student-athletes. To learn more about supporting the Yellow Jackets, visit atfund.org.
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH GOLF
Georgia Tech’s golf team is in its 27th year under head coach Bruce Heppler, winning 65 tournaments in his tenure. The Yellow Jackets have won 18 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, made 30 appearances in the NCAA Championship and been the national runner-up four times. Connect with Georgia Tech Golf on social media by liking their Facebook page, or following on Twitter (@GTGolf) and Instagram. For more information on Tech golf, visit Ramblinwreck.com.
