UF golfer Ian Gilligan sets tone for defending national champion Gators

GAINESVILLE — Florida golfer Ian Gilligan is a planner.

This can be both a blessing and a curse.

Gilligan’s transfer from Long Beach State has worked out as well as could be expected for himself and the No. 15 Gators, who begin defense of their national title Monday at NCAA Regionals.

“Ian’s been a home run,” coach JC Deacon told the Orlando Sentinel. “He’s been such a great fit for us.”