Tom Cousins, a towering figure in both Georgia’s business and philanthropic circles, passed away on July 29 at the age of 93. While many may know him for his success as a real estate developer, Georgia golfers and residents alike will remember him for something far more lasting: his transformational impact on East Lake Golf Club and the Atlanta community that surrounds … [Read more...]
Paul Azinger Honored with PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award Presented by Southern Company
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – In recognition of his character, sportsmanship and commitment to charitable giving, the PGA TOUR will present 12-time PGA TOUR winner Paul Azinger with the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. To witness Azinger’s reaction to receiving the news from Tracey and Aaron Stewart, tune in to The Drop presented by SERVPRO on Monday, … [Read more...]
Remembering Georgia Golf Legend Charlie Harrison
Georgia’s golf community is mourning the loss of one of its greats. Charlie Harrison, an Atlanta native and standout amateur golfer, passed away this week following complications from a recent fall. A member of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, Harrison was widely admired not only for his skill on the course but for the grace and sportsmanship with which he played the game. … [Read more...]
Arcis Acquires Three Georgia Clubs from Invited
Arcis Golf has acquired three private clubs in Georgia from Invited, expanding its presence in the Southeast and bringing its total acquisitions to 18 over the past three years. The newly acquired properties — The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, The Manor Golf & Country Club in Alpharetta, and White Columns Country Club in Milton — mark Arcis Golf’s fourth … [Read more...]
Sepp Straka (UGA) Outduels Shane Lowry to Win Truist Championship for Second Victory of Season
FLOURTOWN, Pa. — Sepp Straka seized the lead with a par on the 16th hole and shot a 2-under 68, outdueling Shane Lowry on Sunday in the final round of the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club for his second victory of the season. After Lowry missed the green with his tee shot at the 212-yard, par-3 16th, Straka hit to approximately 30 feet. Lowry … [Read more...]
Follow Hiroshi Tai at The Masters
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech’s Hiroshi Tai is the first Singaporean golfer to compete in the Masters, and the junior Yellow Jacket is the fifth amateur from the Institute to compete in the tournament. Following are some news articles, videos and social media posts to give our fans a peek into his week at Augusta National Golf Club. SINGAPOREAN GOLFER HIROSHI TAI’S LONG JOURNEY … [Read more...]
Brian Harman wins ‘game of attrition’ at Valero Texas Open, proving testament to his golf DNA
SAN ANTONIO, Tx. — When Brian Harman got to the range Sunday, the scene looked more like a ski resort than a golf tournament. Players wore stocking caps. Caddies wore hoods. Layered-up spectators at the Valero Texas Open wore knit gloves and grim smiles and flushed cheeks. It was barely 50 degrees. (Feels-like temperature: 42.) It was howling like a … [Read more...]
Harris English returns to what made him special, wins fifth TOUR title at Farmers Insurance Open
LA JOLLA, Calif. – Last Wednesday, Justin Parsons pulled Harris English aside and relayed a simple message: You need to stop being like everybody else. In the four years since English’s last victory, the laid-back but hard-working Georgian had followed all the steps that a modern TOUR player traditionally takes to improve. English, 35, got in the gym to stay fit … [Read more...]
Atlanta’s Premier Golf Named Official PGA Vacation Partner
The PGA of America has announced a partnership with Premier Golf, a division of the global golf travel group Your Golf Travel. The Atlanta based company has been named the “Official Golf Vacation Partner of the PGA of America.” This partnership aims to drive Premier Golf’s growth in the North American golf tourism market, which is valued at $40 billion annually, while also … [Read more...]