Buddy Alexander
All-American college golfer, amateur golfer, college golf coach
Stewart Murray Alexander (born February 20, 1953), nicknamed Buddy Alexander, is an American former college golf coach and amateur golfer. Alexander is the former head coach of the Florida Gators men's golf team. He is best known for coaching the Gators to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament championships in 1993 and 2001.
Early life
Alexander was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. His father, Skip Alexander, was a former Duke University golf stand-out and PGA Tour player.
Amateur career
Alexander graduated from Georgia Southern University with bachelor's degree in recreation in 1975, and again with a master's degree in educational administration in 1980.
During his collegiate playing career at Georgia Southern University, Alexander was recognized as an All-American in 1974 and 1975. After his graduation from Georgia Southern, he continued to play competitive golf as an amateur, and notably won the 1976 Azalea Invitational, the 1977 Eastern Amateur, and the 1986 U.S. Amateur. He was a member of the 1986 Eisenhower Trophy team and the 1987 Walker Cup team.
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