Garry Smits, Florida Times-Union

Garry Smits

Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville, FL, United States

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  • Florida Times-Union
  • firstcoastnews.com
  • news-journalonline
  • Gainesville.com
  • The News-Press
  • Naples Daily News
  • Herald-Tribune
  • Golfweek Magazine

Past articles by Garry:

Tyson Alexander hoping for a slight home-field advantage at the Stadium Course

Former University of Florida golfer Tyson Alexander thinks sight lines and a knowledge of the wind will help him in The Players. → Read More

Gators flex their muscles again with seven extra-base hits to rout Jacksonville 18-8

The Florida Gators continued battering opposing pitchers with seven extra-base hits in winning the 100th meeting with Jacksonville. → Read More

Will Tiger Woods enter The Players Championship? Decision time on Friday is looming

Tiger Woods said his main focus late in his career will be the four major championships. But he hasn't ruled out other options, including The Players. → Read More

'Dores domination: Vanderbilt, Gordon Sargent smash tournament records in cruising to Hayt title

Vanderbilt started the final round of The Hayt with a big lead over the host University of North Florida. Could the Commodores hold it at Sawgrass? → Read More

Dropping the anchor on The Hayt Field: Vanderbilt gets four players among top-10 to take six-shot lead over UNF

Top-ranked Vanderbilt and defending NCAA individual champion Gordon Sargent leads the field for the 31st Hayt, UNF's college golf invitational. → Read More

Gator Bowl, TaxSlayer, renews title sponsorship agreement through 2027

TaxSlayer and the Gator Bowl have extended their title sponsorship agreement for another five years. → Read More

Jaguars vs. Chiefs: An Arrowhead rematch, with AFC title game berth at stake

How to watch, wait to expect from Jaguars vs. Chiefs playoff game. → Read More

College basketball week ahead: UNF men's team living on the edge

A look back at the previous week's games and a look ahead in First Coast college basketball. → Read More

Swisher streak extended: JU Dolphins win 20th in a row at home over Jacksonville State

It wasn't a classic but the Jacksonville University Dolphins got it done against Jacksonville State on Monday. → Read More

The week ahead in First Coast college basketball: UNF, JU will have busy weeks in ASUN

A look at the week ahead in First Coast college basketball. → Read More

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl notebook: Carolina coach Shane Beamer unhappy with blindside block penalty

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer made known his feelings about the Big Ten officiating crew in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. → Read More

Irish Classic: Notre Dame rallies from early deficit to stun South Carolina in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

The 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl delivered a hit worthy of the biggest crowd to attend the game since 2011. → Read More

Beamer Ball, second generation: South Carolina coach Shane Beamer isn't afraid to roll the dice

South Carolina under Shane Beamer has certainly been unconventional. The transfer portal may increase the chance for tricks in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. → Read More

78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Notre Dame vs. South Carolina delivers a big hit to First Coast

South Carolina and Notre Dame are delivering a solid hit for the 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. → Read More

Gamecocks special teams are Kai-high: Punter Kai Kroeger the key cog in one of best units in the nation

South Carolina punter Kai Kroeger is among the best in the nation, on what most feel are the best special teams in the nation. → Read More

'Super-Senior' linebacker Sherrod Greene has remained loyal to South Carolina for six years

The transfer portal. Opting out. Being a graduate senior. There's a lot of ways Sherrod Greene could have left the South Carolina program. He stuck. → Read More

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Gamecocks forced to adjust offense after losing three tight ends

South Carolina lost two tight ends to the transfer portal and another who left the program for personal reasons. How will the Gamecocks adapt for the Gator Bowl? → Read More

Ending a reign: Stephen and Nancy Cox get off to blazing start to win JAGA Family Championship

PGA Tour rules official Stephen Cox and his daughter Nancy won the JAGA Family Championship with a hot start at Jacksonville Beach. → Read More

78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: What you need to know as Gamecocks, Irish begin their preparations

What you need to know entering the start of TaxSlayer Gator Bowl week. → Read More

The week ahead in college basketball: JU men head to South Bend to face Notre Dame

A look ahead at the week in First Coast college basketball. → Read More