For the third straight year, a current or former member of the University of Georgia golf team won the Web.com Tour Stadion Classic at UGA. This one was a little different, however. Brendon Todd matched the exploits of 2011 winner Russell Henley and 2012 champion Hudson Swafford, but did not have the considerable home course advantage his predecessors enjoyed. The UGA … [Read more...]
Skinner, Stevens set for Senior Open shootout. Mason a likely challenger at Chattahoochee GC
After a two-year stay at Newnan Country Club, the Yamaha Georgia Senior Open moves to Gainesville’s Chattahoochee GC this month (May 13-14), with the tournament’s two most recent winners looking to resume their battle for the top spot among the state’s senior club professionals. Sonny Skinner and Craig Stevens have been the state’s top senior club pros since turning 50 a few … [Read more...]
Daffue, Curran win NGA events in state
Two coastal Georgia courses hosted tournaments on the NGA (formerly Hooters) Tour last month, wrapping up the tour’s four-event Spring swing through the state. Sapelo Hammock in Shellman Bluff was the third straight NGA event in the state impacted by weather, and was reduced to 36 holes. South Africa’s M.J. Daffue took home the winner’s check of $22,000, finishing at … [Read more...]
Mason a winner at Willow Lake
Veteran Champions Tour member James Mason won the annual Dan Parrish Memorial Tournament at Willow Lake in Metter, a long time event on the Georgia PGA Senior Division schedule. Mason shot a 7-under 65 in the second round to finish with an 8-under 136 total to finish five ahead of Sonny Skinner and Craig Stevens, who tied for 2nd at 141 Mason had seven birdies and no bogeys … [Read more...]
Sluman, Faxon Claim Legends of Golf by 1
The team of Jeff Sluman and Brad Faxon teamed up to win the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf at Savannah Harbor, finishing with a 23-under 193 total to win by one stroke. Sluman and Faxon led after an opening 62 and were one back going to the final round, carding a 66 the day. The duo closed with a 65, matching the best score by any of the teams that teed off on No. … [Read more...]
Tech takes 4th in ACC; Bulldogs 9th in SEC. Jackets’ Albertson earns medalist honor
Georgia Tech’s Anders Albertson earned medalist honors in record-setting fashion, but the Yellow Jackets struggled in the final round to finish 4th in the ACC Championship in North Carolina. Albertson, a sophomore from Woodstock, shot 66-67-68 for a 15-under 201 total, breaking the tournament scoring record set by Wake Forest’s Webb Simpson in 2008 by one stroke. After … [Read more...]
Sauers playing well after major health scare. Enjoying success, life on Champions Tour
Towards the end of his PGA Tour career, Gene Sauers wasn’t especially motivated to play, and walked away from the game at the relatively young age of 43. Sauers was away from the game for six years. When he made his return, he had a fresh outlook on golf and life after an intervening health scare that almost ended his hopes of a comeback, and for a time had him uncomfortably … [Read more...]
Legendary trio makes Reunion Resort special
The names Palmer, Nicklaus and Watson are among the most iconic in golf. The three were among the greatest golfers to ever play the game, with all three turning to the golf course design business while still active players. Each of the three possessed distinctive playing styles, and that carried over to their work in golf course architecture. In particular, Palmer and … [Read more...]
Heritage Golf Links heading in right direction. Daily fee standout gets lift from new owners
One of metro Atlanta’s best daily fee courses may finally be in position to achieve the success expected after its opening in the mid-1990s. Heritage Golf Links was considered to be a sure thing thanks to one of the area’s most interesting and challenging layouts, quality conditions in a development-free environment and a prime location just outside the perimeter on the … [Read more...]