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...]
Royak Masters Echelon Again, Wins Yamaha Georgia Senior Open in Dramatic Finish
Alpharetta, Ga. – Amateur Bob Royak of Alpharetta captured his second Yamaha Georgia Senior Open title at Echelon Golf Club, outlasting amateur Chad Branton of Cartersville in a thrilling 3-hole playoff that concluded just moments before heavy rain swept across the course. The 43rd playing of the championship, held August 11-12, featured Georgia’s top senior professionals and … [Read more...]
Gahman Weathers the Storm to Win 74th Georgia Open
DALTON, Ga. – Amateur Nate Gahman of Albany emerged victorious at the 74th Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open, finishing at 9-under par to win by two shots over professional Anthony Maccaglia of Duluth. The championship was contested at Dalton Golf & Country Club, where challenging weather conditions added an unexpected twist to the final round. A powerful overnight storm on … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA Unveils Official Tournament Logo for “The Drew” and Launches “The Drew Grant” Honoring Drew Dunn, PGA
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Georgia PGA is proud to unveil the official tournament logo for The Drew, the premier 18-hole tournament honoring the late Drew Dunn, PGA, to be held at East Lake Golf Club on Monday, November 3, 2025. This exclusive event, open to Georgia PGA Class-A Member Professionals, celebrates Drew’s remarkable journey and the profound impact he made on the Georgia … [Read more...]
The Goddess of U.S. Girls’ Junior: Aphrodite Deng Takes Title at AAC
ATLANTA, Ga. – With a name fit for a champion and a game to match, Aphrodite Deng cemented her place in golf history on Saturday at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course. The 15-year-old from Canada emerged victorious at the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, defeating Xingtong Chen, 16, of Singapore, 2 and 1, becoming the first Canadian to win the prestigious title also … [Read more...]
Matt Sanders Captures Georgia PGA Match Play Championship Title
Johns Creek, Ga. – Matt Sanders, PGA of America Assistant Professional at West Pines Golf Club, captured the 2025 Georgia PGA Match Play Championship title in thrilling fashion, closing out the final match with a birdie on the 18th hole to win 1-up at The Standard Club in Johns Creek. The three-day event, supported by E-Z-GO, Greyson, Global Golf Sales, and Fire Maker, featured … [Read more...]
Matthew Cleary Clinches Victory at West Pines Classic in Thrilling Playoff Finish
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Matthew Cleary, Associate PGA of America Professional at The Farm Golf Club in Dalton, captured the 6th edition of the West Pines Classic title in dramatic fashion. Cleary emerged victorious after a sudden-death playoff at West Pines Golf Club in Douglasville. The two-day stroke-play event, a staple on the Georgia PGA schedule, brought together many of the … [Read more...]
Ellison Claims Victory at The 2025 Georgia Women’s Open
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In a breakthrough performance, amateur Morgan Ellison of Peachtree City captured the 2025 Georgia Women’s Open Presented by Played With Heart on The Golf Club of Georgia’s famed Lakeside Course. The 31st edition of the championship saw Ellison emerge victorious after 54-holes of intense competition, overcoming a strong field that included collegiate standouts … [Read more...]
Brumlow and DeLoach Emerge Victorious at The 2025 Georgia PGA Junior Championship
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – The 2025 Georgia PGA Junior Championship presented by Mizuno and United Bankshares, held at Cartersville Country Club on June 16-18, ended with an exciting final round as Bodie Brumlow and Kathryn DeLoach came from behind to capture division titles and punch their tickets to the national stage. Brumlow, a Cartersville native, put together a scorching finish … [Read more...]