Unlike many of the other players near the top of the World Golf Rankings, Bubba Watson was not a world class player almost from the moment he turned professional. Watson’s college career started in an unusual place for someone who has won two of the last three Masters – Faulkner State Community College in Alabama. He joined the golf team at Georgia in the Fall of 1999, … [Read more...]
Park Earns First LPGA Tour Victory of 2015 on Her ‘Journey to Better’
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – March 9, 2015 – XXIO®, Srixon® and Cleveland® Golf congratulate staffer Inbee Park for her victory at the 2015 HSBC Women’s Champions held at the Sentosa Golf Club, in Singapore. The 26-year-old South Korean earned her 13th career LPGA title by shooting a 2-under 70 in Sunday’s final round to clinch a two-stroke victory over her nearest competitor. … [Read more...]
GRU Augusta Women’s Golf Team Ties For Eighth At SunTrust Gator Invitational
GAINESVILLE, F.L. – The No. 35 GRU Augusta women’s golf team tied for eighth with No. 28 Kent State at the SunTrust Gator Women’s Golf Invitational on Sunday afternoon at 76-over par with a 916 in the 15-team field. GRU sat in third place after the first round of play, but couldn’t maintain a top-five spot in the field that had nine ranked in the top 50. No. 11 Arizona led … [Read more...]
Columbus State Women’s Golf Kicks Off Spring Season
St. Augustine, F.L. – After nearly four months since its last competition, the Columbus State University women's golf team returned to the course on Sunday, February 8th, 2015 for the opening round of the World Golf Invitational. The two-day event was played at the Slammer and Squire Golf Course in St. Augustine, F.L. Saint Leo sits in the top overall spot after a first … [Read more...]
Patrick Reed Claims Fourth PGA Tour Title
KAPALUA, Hawaii – In the final round of the 2015 Hyundai Tournament of Champions, former Jaguar men's golfer Patrick Reed shot a 67 to claim his fourth win on the PGA Tour of his young career, joining Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, and Sergio Garcia as the only players in the last 25 years to win four PGA Tour titles before the age of 25. Reed won the 2015 … [Read more...]
Canton Pair Plays with Golf’s Legends at PNC Father/Son Challenge
ATLANTA,GA- Canton residents Michael and John Blanton played a memorable round of golf among the game’s most famous names at the recent PNC Father/Son Challenge, the unique, family-oriented tournament held in Orlando. The championship event was played Dec. 11-14, 20014 at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club at Grand Lakes Resort and won by Bernhard Langer and his son Jason. In … [Read more...]
Chris Kirk Captures Big Win at Deutsche Bank Championship
Former University of Georgia Bulldog Chris Kirk took his third PGA TOUR win Monday, Sept. 1, at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass. To grab the win, Kirk had to outperform world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, who finished the championship tied for fifth. Kirk was paired with McIlroy on Sunday, matching him shot for shot and flourishing in the environment that accompanies … [Read more...]
Yellow Jacket Jason Hak gets 1st Professional Win in final NGA Winter Series event of season
Georgia Tech star tops Auburn alum Patton Kizzire in playoff, 2011 NGA Tour Player of the Year Jeff Corr finishes 3rd, Canada’s Chris Ross takes home money title, 10 earn Free 2014 Pro Series Membership Eustis, Florida - February 7, 2014 – James White Jr, a Palmer Cup team member, Byron Nelson Award Winner, and two-time All-American during his time at Georgia Tech, held the … [Read more...]
PGA Tour’s 2014 Season Already Under Way Georgia Contingent Looks to Match ’13 Success
For the first time ever, the PGA Tour is beginning its season late in the year, rather than starting in early January. The 2013-14 season began Oct. 10 with the Frys.com Open in northern California, with six events scheduled before a break in mid-November. The change will give the formerly “Fall Series” tournaments FedExCup status, with the six tournaments scheduled for … [Read more...]