Ex-Bulldog ties for second behind Mickelson By Mike Blum The Atlanta Journal-Constitution may not know who Chris Kirk is, but golf fans who watched the Shell Houston Open were introduced to one of the PGA Tour’s many budding young stars. Kirk grew up in the Cherokee County community of Woodstock, was one of the top players in the long history of the … [Read more...]
Stackhouse captures 3rd AJGA victory
State’s top junior nearing college decision By Mike Blum This will be the last year Mariah Stackhouse plays a full-time junior golf schedule, and the nationally-ranked Riverdale resident is intent on making it her best ever. Despite beginning the final round seven strokes behind the leader, Stackhouse still managed to add to her growing list of … [Read more...]
Newnan Country Club (Private)
1356 Highway 29 North, Newnan 770-253-9856; www.newnancc.org STAFF: Louis McHughes is the PGA General Manager/Head Professional; Ted Meier is the PGA Assistant Professional/Instructor PAR/YARDAGE: Newnan CC is a par 72 with five sets of tees – Blue (6,966 yards); Black (6,582); White (6,375), Gold (6,003) and Red (5,199). COURSE RATING/SLOPE: 73.8/135 (Blue); 72.0/132 (Black); … [Read more...]
St. Ives Country Club (Private)
One St. Ives CC Drive, Johns Creek 770-487-9432; www.stivescountryclub.org STAFF: Billy Jack is the PGA Golf Professional; John Gerdts is the General Manager PAR/YARDAGE: St. Ives is a par 72 with six sets of tees – Gold (7,003 yards); Green (6,583); Blue (6,288); White (5,881); Gray (5,325) and Red (5,034). COURSE RATING/SLOPE: 73.8/144 (Gold); 72.2/140 (Green); 70.6/134 … [Read more...]
Bubba Watson Gives $50,000 to University of Georgia for Play Golf America University Program
ATHENS, Ga., May 2, 2011 –An Athens homecoming for Bubba Watson was made even more special as the PGA TOUR golfer and former Bulldog presented a $50,000 check to the University of Georgia on Monday as a kick-off to the Stadion Classic at UGA. On hand for the presentation was Dr. Michael F. Adams, president of the University of Georgia, and Mike Paull, executive director of the … [Read more...]
New UGA event a big Nationwide hit
Stadion Classic already making its mark The Stadion Classic at UGA returns to Athens after a successful debut last year, with another strong field expected for what is becoming one of the top events on the Nationwide Tour. This year’s tournament will be played May 5-8, the week after the Nationwide Tour makes its annual stop in Valdosta for the South Georgia … [Read more...]
Spencer Sappington Wins Georgia Super Senior Championship
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – Defending champion Spencer Sappington of Milton sank a five-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole, outlasting Matt O’Brien of Decatur and Don Marsh of Johns Creek to win his third Georgia Super Senior Championship title in four years. The fourth annual competition took place April 12-13 at Cartersville Country Club. Marsh, O’Brien and Sappington … [Read more...]
Country Club of the South (Private)
4100 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek; 770-475-1803; www.thecountryclubofthesouth.com STAFF: Steve White is the PGA Head Professional; Shawn Koch is the PGA Director of Instruction. PAR/YARDAGE: CC of the South plays to a par 72 with five sets of tees: Black (6,982 yards); Gold (6,585), Blue (6,244), White (5,743) and Red (5,027). COURSE RATING/SLOPE: 74.2/142 (Black); 72.6/138 … [Read more...]
U. of Georgia Golf Course (Public)
2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens; 706-369-5739; www.golfcourse.uga.edu STAFF: Dave Cousart is the PGA Director of Golf; Matt Peterson is the PGA Head Professional. PAR/YARDAGE: The UGA course plays to a par 71 (72 for women) with five sets of tees: Bulldog (7,240 yards); Red (6,825); Silver (6,444); White (5,997) and Black (5,186). COURSE RATING/SLOPE: 75.2/142 (Bulldog); 73.2/136 … [Read more...]