In the fall of 1947, Auburn announced the creation of its men's golf program. Throughout the 2022-23 season, we are remembering and honoring the milestone moments and outstanding alumni that make up the illustrious 75-year history of the program.
A member of the team that notched a top-20 finish at the 1993 NCAA Championship in Lexington, Kentucky, Rick Gehr now resides in Gulf Shores, Alabama with his wife and two children and is the general manager of Steelwood Country Club.
Q: Why did you choose to continue your golf career on The Plains?
Gehr: I'd always wanted to go to college at Auburn. Getting to play golf there was a dream come true.
Q: What would you consider your biggest accomplishment during your time at Auburn?
Gehr: Graduating with my degree in business finance.
Q: How would you describe your college experience in a single word?
Gehr: Amazing
Q: Other than playing, are you still involved with the game of golf?
Gehr: Yes, I am the general manager at Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama.
Q: What is your favorite memory from your time at Auburn?
Gehr: Attending the first game that Alabama played at Jordan-Hare in 1989. (No. 11 Auburn beat No. 2 Alabama, 30-20.)
Q: What did you take away from your experiences on the team?
Gehr: Understanding of what it took to be successful in both golf and life.
Q: What advice would you give to current and future members of the Auburn golf program?
Gehr: Enjoy your time at Auburn and remember you will always be a part of the Auburn family.
Alumni Spotlight: Rick Gehr
