ATHENS, Ga. — Erika Brennan, who led the University of South Florida to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Championships for the first time in more than two decades in 2023 and 2024, has been named the head women's golf coach at the University of Georgia, J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks announced on Tuesday. "We are excited to welcome Erika to the Georgia … [Read more...]
Georgia Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Golf
ATHENS, Ga. — J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks announced a change in leadership of the Georgia women's golf program on Thursday. Josh Brewer just completed his 12th season as head coach at Georgia and guided the program to 16 tournament wins. "I sincerely thank Josh Brewer for his 12 years leading our women's golf team," Brooks said. "We feel it is in the … [Read more...]
TOUR Championship Announces New Grant Program In Celebration of National Golf Day
ATLANTA, Ga. – In honor of National Golf Day, the TOUR Championship is proud to introduce a new grant program open to Atlanta nonprofit organizations. Through this program, the tournament is partnering with PGA TOUR Superstore to expand access and equity to golf programs in under-resourced communities. Complementing the tournament’s continued support of golf in the region, … [Read more...]
TOUR Championship Recognized for Commitments, Actions, and Progress in Sustainability
ATLANTA, Ga. – The 2023 edition of the TOUR Championship has become a GEO Certified® Tournament for the first time in the event’s history, recognizing its sustainability commitments, actions, and progress. The PGA TOUR’s season finale received the international award for sustainability in golf, overseen by Scotland-based GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, reflecting measures … [Read more...]
Bank of America Hosts Play It Forward Clinic at First Tee – Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. – More than 25 participants from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta (BGCGA) took part in the third annual Bank of America Play It Forward clinic at First Tee – Augusta on Monday, leading into this week’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA). Six amateur players and other prominent women from the world of golf including World Golf Hall of Famer Annika … [Read more...]
TOUR Championship announces record $6.96 million donation from 2023 tournament
ATLANTA, Ga. – TOUR Championship officials today announced a record $6.96 million charitable donation from the 2023 tournament, up from $5.5 million in 2022. The announcement was made during Drew Charter School’s annual Senior Walk, where 32 of the 111 graduating students have been part of the school’s cradle-to-college/career continuum from kindergarten through 12th … [Read more...]
2024 TOUR Championship tickets on sale to general public
ATLANTA – Tournament officials announced today that Daily Grounds tickets are now on sale to the general public for the 2024 TOUR Championship. The historic East Lake Golf Club will serve once again as the host for the culminating event of the FedExCup Playoffs and the PGA TOUR Regular Season, from August 28 – September 1. Only the PGA TOUR’s 30 best players reach the TOUR … [Read more...]
Bailey Tardy Captures First LPGA Title
HAINAN ISLAND, China — Former Georgia Bulldog Bailey Tardy fired a final-round 65 on Saturday en route to capturing her first LPGA victory – the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course. Tardy, who played for Georgia from 2015-19, entered the final round tied with Lydia Ko and Sarah Schmelzel at 12-under before closing with her low round of the week, 7-under, to win … [Read more...]
DeMoss Returns to Georgia as Assistant Coach
ATHENS, Ga. — Former Georgia men’s golf letterman Mookie DeMoss has joined the program’s staff as an assistant coach, head coach Chris Haack announced Thursday afternoon. DeMoss, a Duluth native, captained the 2015 squad that went to the Final Four at the NCAA Championships. He was also an All-American Honorable Mention in 2015 and finished 11th individually in NCAA Stroke … [Read more...]