Carter Loflin sues NCAA for fifth year of eligibility in golf

Carter Loflin, a US Amateur semifinalist from Georgia, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on August 24, seeking a fifth year of eligibility to play for the Bulldogs. His attorney argued that the NCAA's new 5-for-5 eligibility model unfairly restricts Loflin’s rights. Loflin has already played four seasons and has a spot available on Georgia's roster if the ruling favors him. The lawsuit highlights inconsistencies in eligibility rules as athletes from previous classes received COVID waivers while the class of 2022 did not. Georgia golf begins its season at a tournament in Tennessee starting Sunday, with Loflin awaiting a court decision.

• 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia golfer Carter Loflin is suing the NCAA seeking a fifth year of eligibility