The Yamaha Georgia Senior Open has produced some memorable finishes in recent years, each of them featuring the state’s most prominent players over the age of 50. Three of the last four tournaments have been won by a final hole birdie, with James Mason winning at the UGA course last year by going eagle-birdie on his final two holes to get into a playoff before winning with … [Read more...]
U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifying Results
After an 18-hole qualifier for the U.S. Senior Open, five players tied at 1-under-par 71 - professionals Danny Elkins of Roswell, Ga., Sid Corliss of Cumming, Ga., and Richard Morton of Jacksonville, N.C., and amateurs Doug Hanzel of Savannah, Ga., and Jack Larkin of Atlanta, Ga. A playoff was needed to determine the three qualifying spots and two alternate positions. Going … [Read more...]
GSGA Falls Short at Billy Peters Cup Matches
EVANS, G.A. - The GSGA fell to the Georgia PGA professionals in the Billy Peters Cup Matches, 17-15. In an effort to win the competition for the first time since 2009, the GSGA finished day one tied, 8-8, but a day of singles matches saw the team of professionals prevail. The 40th playing of the biennial event took place at Champions Retreat Golf Club, October 19-20. On the … [Read more...]