St. Simons Island, GA – As the sun dipped below the horizon at Sea Island, the drama was just beginning. The 2025 E-Z-GO/Traynor’s Golf Collection Pro-Pro Championship — contested December 8–9 on both the Plantation and Seaside Courses with a field of 256 players — delivered not one, but two playoffs that pushed the limits of daylight, ultimately crowning champions under the … [Read more...]
A Storybook Ending: Dan Merriman Wins Inaugural “The Drew” at East Lake Golf Club
ATLANTA, Ga. – In a finish that felt written by fate, Dan Merriman, Head PGA Professional at East Lake Golf Club, captured the inaugural The Drew title and its $50,000 first-place prize, the largest single payout in Georgia PGA history, on Monday at East Lake, the very club where Drew Dunn, PGA, once served as Director of Golf. Of the 72 Georgia PGA Professionals invited, 62 … [Read more...]
Top 72 Qualifying Players Set to Compete in Inaugural ‘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 inaugural The Drew, to be held Monday, November 3, 2025 at East Lake Golf Club. This marquee event will feature the Top Georgia PGA Professionals in an 18-hole stroke play format, culminating with a winner-take-all playoff … [Read more...]
Josh Hall of MEJA Construction Named Trustee of PGA REACH Georgia Foundation
Atlanta, Ga. – Josh Hall has spent his life building projects, relationships, and community. As the President of MEJA Construction, he will bring that same passion to his role as a Trustee of the PGA REACH Georgia Foundation. PGA REACH Georgia is the charitable arm of the Georgia Section of the PGA of America, providing opportunities for youth, veterans, and diverse … [Read more...]
Sanders Secures 2025 Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year Title
ATLANTA, Ga. – Matt Sanders, PGA Assistant Professional at West Pines Golf Club, capped off a stellar season by clinching the 2025 Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year title at the Milton Martin Honda Classic, held September 22–23 at Chattahoochee Golf Club. The Milton Martin Honda Classic served as the final Player of the Year points opportunity for Georgia PGA Professionals, … [Read more...]
Coleman Drives Away with Milton Martin Honda Classic Title
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Amateur Jimmy Coleman of Cumming won the Milton Martin Honda Classic, held September 22–23 at Chattahoochee Golf Club, sealing the title with a 35-foot birdie putt on the final hole. Coleman, who began the final round two shots off the lead, fired a blistering 8-under-par 64 to finish at 10-under-par for the championship, edging Cherokee Town & Country … [Read more...]
PGA REACH Georgia Welcomes Ashworth Golf CEO, Andy Bell, as Trustee Beginning in 2026
ATLANTA, Ga. – PGA REACH Georgia, the charitable foundation of the Georgia PGA, is proud to announce that Andy Bell, CEO of Ashworth Golf, will join the distinguished group of PGA REACH Georgia Trustees beginning in 2026. Under this new partnership, Ashworth Golf has committed to supporting PGA REACH Georgia’s mission through a multi-year Trustee pledge running from 2026 … [Read more...]
Clutch Cordes: Birdie at the Last Seals Georgia PGA Championship Title
ST. SIMONS, Ga. – In a dramatic conclusion at the renowned Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club, Anthony Cordes, a PGA of America Assistant Professional of Cherokee Town and Country Club, secured the 2025 Georgia PGA Championship by sinking a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole, finishing at 6-under-par to win by one shot. Cordes entered the final hole tied at 5-under-par … [Read more...]
Nicol Cashes in at Georgia PGA Assistants’ Championship
AUGUSTA, Ga. – In a thrilling Lake Oconee showdown, Chris Nicol, PGA Assistant Professional at Reynolds Lake Oconee, captured the 2025 Georgia PGA Assistants’ Championship at Augusta Country Club. Nicol outlasted Justin Mattheis, PGA Assistant Professional at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, in a dramatic 3-hole playoff after both players finished tied at 7-under-par through 36 holes … [Read more...]