ATLANTA, Ga. — R.B. Clyburn, amateur from Cartersville came from three shots back to claim his elusive first Georgia PGA Win at the 5th playing of the West Pines Classic. The tournament was contested on July 8-9 and was supported by the City of Douglasville, at the City of Douglasville’s West Pines Golf Club. Clyburn, finished with a two-day total of 10-under par 132 with … [Read more...]
Thompson Was Building Toward Breakthrough Win
SILVIS, Ill. – Davis Thompson's second year on the PGA Tour had been building up to a breakthrough. The former Georgia All-American and 2021 SEC Player of the Year was playing well in 2024, and playing himself into contention in numerous events, including a pair of runner-up finishes and a top 10 at last month's U.S. Open. Then came last week at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, … [Read more...]
Thompson Wins John Deere Classic for First PGA Tour Victory
SILVIS, Ill. – Georgia men's golf alum Davis Thompson won the John Deere Classic with a tournament record-breaking 28-under, 256, winning his first PGA TOUR event in his 63rd career start at the TPC Deere Run on Sunday. Thompson shot 63-67-62-64 to win the event by four strokes. He is the 17th former Bulldog to win a PGA TOUR event and the 12th under Georgia head coach Chris … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA Match Play Championship
Atlanta, Ga. — Francisco Bide, Assistant PGA of America Professional from Capital City Club - Brookhaven won his 1st Georgia PGA Section event when he closed out fellow PGA Assistant Professional Anthony Cordes of Cherokee Town and Country Club in 21 holes of the Match Play Championship at Ohoopee Match Club. Bide was the five seed in the 64 player field where he played 97 … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA Yamaha Atlanta Open
ATLANTA, Ga. — Luke James, a PGA of America Director of Golf at Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club, won the 90th playing of the Yamaha Atlanta Open presented by Audi Atlanta and Mizuno USA on Tuesday at The Standard Club in Johns Creek. James shot rounds of 75-66 for a 3-under par total to claim his first Georgia PGA Section major championship. James teed off number 10 at … [Read more...]
Xander Schauffele Moves to No. 2 Spot with PGA Championship Title
ATLANTA, Ga. – With his victory at the PGA Championship for his first career major championship and first of the 2024 season, Xander Schauffele earned 750 FedExCup points to move to No. 2 in the FedExCup standings. Schauffele’s eighth career victory on the PGA TOUR puts him in position to qualify for his eighth consecutive FedExCup Playoffs finale at the TOUR Championship, … [Read more...]
Showdown In Savannah
ATLANTA, Ga. — Newly elected PGA of America Member, Jeff Cammon, an Assistant Professional from Sea Island Golf Club, won the Georgia PGA Professional Championship. The Championship was held May 6-7 in Savannah, GA at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club - Deer Creek Course and also served as a qualifier to compete in the 57th PGA Professional Championship in the spring of … [Read more...]
Chris Kirk named recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced today that Chris Kirk has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award. Kirk, 38, took a leave of absence from the TOUR in May of 2019 to address issues of alcohol abuse and depression. He returned to the TOUR later that year after a break of more than six months, regained exempt status in 2021 through a Major … [Read more...]
FedExCup Update: Wyndham Clark moves inside top five with U.S. Open triumph
ATLANTA – Wyndham Clark held off the likes of Rickie Fowler, Scottie Scheffler and three-time FedExCup champion Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club for his second PGA TOUR victory in his last four starts. The 600 FedExCup points he earned from the win vaulted him to a career-high No. 4 in the FedExCup as he looks to make his first appearance at East … [Read more...]