Chris Kirk holding the 2013 McGladrey Classic Trophy, after his win on Sunday, Nov. 10. By Mike Blum Victories by Chris Kirk in the recent McGladrey Classic and Harris English in Mexico put the finishing touches on what was a very successful year for a handful of twenty-something Georgians on the PGA Tour, who first made their names as junior golfers in the … [Read more...]
Healy Wins Atlanta Amateur Match Play Title
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. --- Zachary Healy of Peachtree Corners wins the Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship over David Noll, Jr., of Dalton, 19 holes. In a final match where the momentum shifted many times, the high school senior defeated the seasoned competitor whose name is etched on the trophy four times. The 95th playing of the annual competition took place at Rivermont Golf … [Read more...]
Ormsby Wins the Georgia PGA Professional Championship
Roswell, GA --- Todd Ormsby, PGA professional at Canongate on White Oak in Newnan carded a one-over par 73 for a championship total of one-under par 143 to win the Georgia PGA’s Professional Championship held at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. Ormsby was the only player in the field under par for the tournament. For his efforts, Ormsby won the first place check of … [Read more...]
Simpson ‘Shifting Gears’ After Playing Career Ends
After a decade of diligent effort, Tim Simpson achieved the status as a top-10 player on the PGA Tour in 1989 and 1990. But after an ill-fated hunting trip in 1991, Simpson’s thriving professional career turned into an unending episode of the of recent TV series “House,” with Simpson playing the role of a patient with recurring medical problems that plague him for the rest … [Read more...]
Kennesaw State women’s golf team ties for 13th at the University of Central Florida Challenge
Behind the solid play of sophomore Kaew Preamchuen (Chachoengsao, Thailand / Datdaruni School), the Kennesaw State women’s golf team bettered its second-round score by 14 strokes to finish tied for 13th at the UCF Challenge that concluded Tuesday at the par-72, 3,674-yard RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, Fla. "Although today's round was significantly better than yesterday, we … [Read more...]