Coming into the final points event of the 2017 Georgia PGA tournament schedule, Kyle Owen held a slim lead over two players, with two others in position to possibly overtake him with victories in the season-ending event. Owen, the head professional at Dunwoody CC, shot 74 in the first round of the Georgia PGA’s qualifier for the national club professional championship and … [Read more...]
Paul Claxton Wins Georgia PGA Event in Playoff; Kyle Owen Earns Player of Year Award
There were ties, ties and more ties after the final round of the Georgia PGA Professional Championship, the Section’s qualifier for the national club professional championship. There was a tie for first, a tie for eighth that determined the final qualifier from the Section and a three-way tie for the second through fourth alternate spots, which doesn’t sound that important … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA Pros Compete for Spots in National Championship
The Georgia PGA closes out its 2017 points schedule with the Georgia PGA Professional Championship, which will determine the Section’s qualifiers for next year’s national club professional championship, as well as deciding Player of the Year honors. It has not yet been determined how many spots the Georgia PGA will get at nationals, but the Section has advanced seven … [Read more...]
Tim Weinhart Scores Third Victory in Georgia PGA Championship
Last year, Tim Weinhart came into the final round of the Georgia PGA Championship three shots behind 36-hole leader Sonny Skinner. Weinhart carded six birdies on the day at Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside course and shot 4-under 66 to win by one over Skinner, who matched par of 70. Coming into the last round of this week’s Section Championship, which was played at Sea … [Read more...]
Veteran Group of Players Look to Retain Grip on GPGA Championship
The Georgia PGA has been returning to Sea Island Golf Club for more than 25 years to hold its Section Championship, and no matter which of the club’s three courses hosts the event, the same names appear on the leader board on an annual basis. The five players who have captured all but two Player of the Year titles since 1993 have combined for 15 victories in the Georgia PGA … [Read more...]
Atlanta Celebrates The TOUR Championship
August 22, 2017 - ATLANTA, Ga – Join Atlanta for a community celebration as we welcome the TOUR Championship back to our city on Monday, September 18! The event will feature a performance from hometown favorite Ludacris and the night will celebrate the PGA TOUR's season-ending event as the top 30 players come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup. V103’s Ryan … [Read more...]
Donn Perno Edges Kyle Owen In GPGA Match Play Finals
Peachtree Golf Club head professional Donn Perno had two distinct advantages going into the finals of the Georgia PGA Match Play Championship played earlier this week. The semifinals and finals of the event were played at Peachtree, giving Perno the home course edge. Perno did not have to play his semifinal match Monday morning, as Callaway Gardens head pro Wyatt Detmer was … [Read more...]
Peachtree Pro Donn Perno to Play on Home Course in Match Play Semifinals
The last time Donn Perno made it to the semifinals of the Georgia PGA Match Play Championship, he captured the title at East Lake Golf Club in 2013. Perno is back in the semifinals four years later, but this time he will be playing on his home course, with Peachtree Golf Club hosting the final two rounds for the fourth straight year. This year’s semifinals and finals … [Read more...]
Paul Claxton Captures DripFusion Georgia Open Title
Paul Claxton has been unable to play a great deal of golf in recent months, but his limited tournament schedule and rare visits to the practice tee have failed to negatively impact his game. Claxton has been pre-occupied of late with trying to help save Hawk’s Point Golf Club in his hometown of Vidalia, where he is the Director of Golf. The club actually shut down for a … [Read more...]