SEA ISLAND, Ga. – Today tournament officials announced that seven of golf’s rising stars, 12 players who live in Sea Island and a pair of major championship winners are scheduled to compete in The RSM Classic, November 16-22. Sea Island resident Blades Brown won the World Wide Technologies Championship Sunday becoming the fourth youngest winner in PGA Tour history at the age … [Read more...]
Drew Wins The Drew: Andrew Arft Claims $50,000 Prize at East Lake Golf Club
ATLANTA, GA – In a fitting finish to the second playing of The Drew, Andrew "Drew" Arft, PGA of America Assistant Professional at Barnsley Resort, captured the championship and its $50,000 winner-take-all prize on Monday at East Lake Golf Club. Arft secured the victory with a birdie in the championship shootout, adding his name to the trophy of an event established in memory … [Read more...]
PGA REACH Georgia Announces Mark Capo as Inaugural Recipient of The Drew Grant
ATLANTA, Ga. – PGA REACH Georgia, the charitable foundation of the Georgia PGA, is proud to announce Mark Capo, Georgia PGA Associate, as the inaugural recipient of The Drew Grant, a new initiative honoring the legacy of former East Lake Golf Club PGA Professional Drew Dunn while supporting the next generation of PGA Professionals. Established in conjunction with The Drew, the … [Read more...]
Francisco Bide Caps Remarkable Season with Second Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year Title
ATLANTA, Ga – Francisco Bide, PGA Head Professional at Capital City Club, has been named the 2026 Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year, reclaiming the prestigious honor following a remarkable season highlighted by consistent performances, championship victories and his debut in the PGA Championship. Bide secured his second Player of the Year title at the Milton Martin Honda … [Read more...]
Top 72 Qualifying Players Set to Compete in Second Playing of ‘The Drew’ at East Lake Golf Club
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Georgia PGA, in partnership with PGA REACH Georgia, is proud to announce the 72 players who have officially qualified to compete in the second playing of The Drew, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, at East Lake Golf Club. Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, The Drew returns to East Lake, bringing together the top Georgia PGA Professionals for one … [Read more...]
History Repeats: Bide Captures Second Milton Martin Honda Classic Title
ATLANTA, Ga. – Francisco Bide, PGA of America Head Professional at Capital City Club, captured his second Milton Martin Honda Classic title Tuesday at Jennings Mill Country Club, defeating Jin Chung, PGA Teaching Professional at Chateau Elan Golf Club, in a playoff after both finished the 36-hole championship at 4-under-par. The victory marked a familiar finish for Bide, who … [Read more...]
Claxton Captures Third Yamaha Georgia Senior Open Title at Echelon
ATLANTA, Ga. – Paul Claxton, PGA of America Director of Golf at Willow Lake Golf Club, captured his third Yamaha Georgia Senior Open title, presented by Wilson Golf, Tuesday at Echelon Golf Club, finishing the championship at 5-under-par. Claxton entered Tuesday’s final round at 4-under-par after an opening-round 68. He carded a 1-under-par round on Tuesday to finish with a … [Read more...]
Twice as Nice: Jin Chung Captures Second Georgia PGA Championship
ATLANTA, Ga. – Jin Chung, PGA of America Teaching Professional at Chateau Elan Golf Club, captured his second Georgia PGA Championship on Wednesday at Champions Retreat Golf Club, finishing at 5-under-par 211to add the 2026 title to his 2024 victory. Chung entered the final round with a three-shot advantage after rounds of 1-under-par 71 and 4-under-par 68. Playing … [Read more...]
Legacy Golf Properties acquires Achasta Golf Club, plans major investments
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - Legacy Golf Properties has acquired the semi-private Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega, Georgia, marking the Texas-based company’s first acquisition outside its home state and its fourth overall. The acquisition also represents another step in Legacy’s growth strategy. The company is planning significant capital investments at Achasta while actively pursuing … [Read more...]