If there are good vibes surrounding the University of Virginia golf program these days, it would be fair to give credit to former Cavalier Denny McCarthy, who recently was named to the Walker Cup team, or junior Derek Bard, a finalist at last week’s U.S. Amateur.
Just don’t overlook Nick McLaughlin — as if a 6-foot-5-inch golfer could be overlooked — because his return to the Charlottesville campus was accompanied by a renewed sense of confidence.
For good reason, too. Five impressive summer victories can stir the emotions.
“It was a huge confidence boost for me.