ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia’s Bailey Tardy is one of 21 amateurs who have qualified for this weekend’s U.S. Women’s Open at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Pa. But the rising junior has more Open experience than many of the 135 professionals competing in the game’s premier event. Tardy, who recently completed her sophomore season at Georgia, will make her third Open … [Read more...]
David Burke Elected President at GSGA’s Annual Meeting
MARIETTA, Ga. - David Burke of Canton was elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association for a two-year term, highlighting the Association's 2017 Annual Meeting at Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta on Saturday, January 21. A 1998 graduate of Georgia Southern University, Burke has enjoyed a 28-year career in the Insurance and Employee Benefits field and is currently the … [Read more...]
Cartersville Country Club Wins Georgia Team Championship
STATHAM, Ga. --- Cartersville Country Club wins the Georgia Team Championship by posting the lowest score in the history of this competition at 22-under-par 338. This year's competition took place at The Georgia Club, October 29-30. The winning foursome was made up of Chad Branton, Justin Johnson, Cameron Hooper and Kyle Hosick. Hosick recorded a 65 in the final … [Read more...]
Perno wins Rivermont PGA Championship
Johns Creek, GA --- PGA head professional Donn Perno from Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta won the third annual Rivermont PGA Championship at Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek presented by St. Michelle Vineyards on the first playoff hole over Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Member James Mason from Dillard, PGA professionals Kyle Owen of Dunwoody Country Club and Seth McCain of … [Read more...]
GSGA Announces Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2017
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Georgia State Golf Association is pleased to announce the 2017 inductees into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame: Stewart E. Cink of Duluth, Ga., is former standout of the Georgia Tech golf program and a major champion on the PGA TOUR who has brought honor to the game both as an amateur and as a professional; Joseph Cooper (Joe) Inman, Jr., … [Read more...]
Tardy Named To U.S. Curtis Cup Team
ATHENS, G.A. --- Georgia freshman Bailey Tardy has been selected to represent the U.S. in the 2016 Curtis Cup, which will be held June 10-12 at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club in Enniskerry, Ireland. Tardy is one of four Americans currently in the top-10 of the Women's World Amateur Golf Rankings named to the team, which was announced Tuesday (February 23rd, 2016) by the United States … [Read more...]
Georgia Finishes Second At Cougar Classic
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The Georgia women's golf team fired a 1-under 287 on Tuesday's (September 15th) final round of the Cougar Classic to inch up to second place on the team leader board at Yeamans Hall Club. The Bulldogs were the only team among the 20 schools in the field to break par on Tuesday. "We wanted to win but to finish second in a field of 20 teams and beat … [Read more...]
Georgia Captures Cardinal Kickoff Title
JOHNS CREEK, G.A. --- The Georgia women's golf team opened its season with an impressive victory in the Cardinal Kickoff Classic at Atlanta Athletic Club on Tuesday September 8th, 2015. The Bulldogs covered the one-day, 36-hole event in even-par 576 and placed seven golfers among the top-12 individual finishers. All 10 golfers on the Georgia roster competed, with the … [Read more...]
UGA Women’s Golf: Tardy Falls In U.S. Am Round Of 16
PORTLAND, OR. — Georgia’s Bailey Tardy dropped a 2-and-1 decision to Anna Newell in the round of 16 of the U.S. Women’s Amateur on Thursday, August 13th, 2015. Tardy, an incoming freshman, defeated Hannah Green in 19 holes earlier in the day at the Portland Golf Club. After the round of 16 matchup was all-square through eight holes, Newell won No. 9 and No. 10 and led … [Read more...]