Going to the final round of the Georgia Open at Ford Plantation outside Savannah, former Armstrong Atlantic golfer Shad Tuten had a specific game plan. Tuten, a pro for a little less than a year, began the round three shots off the lead, but was determined to concentrate on his game and pay as little attention as possible to how he stood in relation to the leader. That … [Read more...]
Newcomer Colin Bowles Wins Georgia Amateur Over Spencer Ralston
When Bobby Jones won the inaugural Georgia Amateur in 1916, the legendary golfer was just 14 years old. When the Georgia State Golf Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the playing of its championship event, the winner was the youngest player since Jones to capture the title. Colin Bowles, a 16-year-old from Albany who has lived in the state for only about a … [Read more...]
John Engler, Jr., Wins Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship
AUGUSTA, Ga. --- John Engler, Jr., of Augusta finishes at 6-under-par 207 (68-66-73) to win the Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship. Taylor Smith of Covington earned runner-up honors by finishing one stroke back at 5-under-par 208 (68-67-73). The 35th playing of this competition took place at Augusta Country Club, May 20-22. Engler, who held the lead after 36 holes, … [Read more...]
Billy Mitchell wins Georgia Senior Open in playoff; Amateur takes title after daughter’s serious accident
For much of March and April, Billy Mitchell’s thoughts were far from the golf course, where he has been one of Georgia’s top amateur players for more than a decade. Mitchell’s 23-year-old daughter Sarah was severely injured in a scooter accident while on vacation in Mexico and spent two weeks in the ICU and CCU recovering from extensive injuries. After some touch and go … [Read more...]
Will Evans, Michael Standard Win Georgia Four-Ball Championship
THOMASVILLE, Ga. --- Will Evans and Michael Standard, both of McDonough, came from behind to post a 63 in the final round to win the Georgia Four-Ball Championship. The 45th edition of this event took place at Glen Arven Country Club, April 22-24. The McDonough duo finished the three-day competition at 26-under-par 190 (67-60-63), giving them the two-stroke … [Read more...]
Mitchell, Waters Lead Georgia Four-Ball Championship After Rainy Round One
THOMASVILLE, Ga. --- Billy Mitchell of Roswell and Chris Waters of Atlanta fired a 9-under-par 63 and lead the Georgia Four-Ball Championship by two strokes. The 45th edition of this event is taking place at Glen Arven Country Club, April 22-24. Nic Daugharty and Matthew Smith, both of Valdosta, came in at 7-under-par 65. Five teams finished at 6-under-par 66 - … [Read more...]
Chris Waters Wins Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship
MILTON, Ga. --- Chris Waters of Atlanta defeated Dave Poteet of Suwanee, 5 and 4, to win the Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship. The 97th playing of the annual competition took place at Atlanta National Golf Club, September 24-27. To start the final match Sunday morning, the two players each made par on the first two holes. On the 531-yard par 5 third hole, Waters … [Read more...]
Deven Broadaway Wins Georgia Public Links Championship
ROME, G.A. --- Deven Broadaway of Adairsville sunk a 20-foot putt for birdie on the first playoff hole (18) to win the Georgia Public Links Championship. The 27th playing of the annual competition took place at Stonebridge Golf Club, September 12-13, 2015. Broadaway earned the victory while Scotty Scott of Hoschton earned runner-up honors. Broadaway, a 23-year-old recent … [Read more...]
Deven Broadaway Wins Georgia Public Links Championship
ROME, Ga. --- Deven Broadaway of Adairsville sunk a 20-foot putt for birdie on the first playoff hole (18) to win the Georgia Public Links Championship. The 27th playing of the annual competition took place at Stonebridge Golf Club, September 12-13. Broadaway earned the victory while Scotty Scott of Hoschton earned runner-up honors. Broadaway, a 23-year-old recent college … [Read more...]