ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia PGA Professional Francisco Bide is PGA Championship bound. A T10 finish (+1) locks in his place on the Core Bridge Financial Team of 20 Aronimink Golf Club. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on May 14-17!! … [Read more...]
Bide Finishes Top 10, Georgia PGA Well Represented at PGA Professional Championship
BANDON, Or. -- Five Georgia PGA professionals took on the best club pros in the country at the 2026 PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, and they represented the GAPGA well on a big stage. Francisco Bide led the way for Georgia, tying for 10th at 12-under 288 (71-74-71-72). Bide stayed steady all week and put himself right in the mix against one of the … [Read more...]
Sanders Secures 2025 Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year Title
ATLANTA, Ga. – Matt Sanders, PGA Assistant Professional at West Pines Golf Club, capped off a stellar season by clinching the 2025 Rolex Georgia PGA Player of the Year title at the Milton Martin Honda Classic, held September 22–23 at Chattahoochee Golf Club. The Milton Martin Honda Classic served as the final Player of the Year points opportunity for Georgia PGA Professionals, … [Read more...]
Coleman Drives Away with Milton Martin Honda Classic Title
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Amateur Jimmy Coleman of Cumming won the Milton Martin Honda Classic, held September 22–23 at Chattahoochee Golf Club, sealing the title with a 35-foot birdie putt on the final hole. Coleman, who began the final round two shots off the lead, fired a blistering 8-under-par 64 to finish at 10-under-par for the championship, edging Cherokee Town & Country … [Read more...]
Clutch Cordes: Birdie at the Last Seals Georgia PGA Championship Title
ST. SIMONS, Ga. – In a dramatic conclusion at the renowned Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club, Anthony Cordes, a PGA of America Assistant Professional of Cherokee Town and Country Club, secured the 2025 Georgia PGA Championship by sinking a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole, finishing at 6-under-par to win by one shot. Cordes entered the final hole tied at 5-under-par … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA Unveils Official Tournament Logo for “The Drew” and Launches “The Drew Grant” Honoring Drew Dunn, PGA
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Georgia PGA is proud to unveil the official tournament logo for The Drew, the premier 18-hole tournament honoring the late Drew Dunn, PGA, to be held at East Lake Golf Club on Monday, November 3, 2025. This exclusive event, open to Georgia PGA Class-A Member Professionals, celebrates Drew’s remarkable journey and the profound impact he made on the Georgia … [Read more...]
Matthew Cleary Clinches Victory at West Pines Classic in Thrilling Playoff Finish
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Matthew Cleary, Associate PGA of America Professional at The Farm Golf Club in Dalton, captured the 6th edition of the West Pines Classic title in dramatic fashion. Cleary emerged victorious after a sudden-death playoff at West Pines Golf Club in Douglasville. The two-day stroke-play event, a staple on the Georgia PGA schedule, brought together many of the … [Read more...]
Jacob Tilton Dominates to Claim First Georgia PGA Major at 91st Yamaha Atlanta Open
ATLANTA, Ga. – Jacob Tilton, a PGA of America Teacher and Coach at Ansley Golf Club, today emphatically secured his first Georgia PGA Section major championship. Tilton seized victory at the 91st Yamaha Atlanta Open presented by Audi Atlanta, held at the prestigious Cherokee Town & Country Club in Sandy Springs. His remarkable rounds of 65 and 67 culminated in a commanding … [Read more...]
Georgia PGA’s Milton Martin Honda Classic
ATLANTA, Ga. — Assistant PGA of America Professional Francisco Bide of Capital City Club claims another victory in 2024 with a win at the Milton Martin Honda Classic in Gainesville and clinched Georgia PGA Player of the Year honors. Chattahoochee Golf Club played host to the 7th edition of the 36-hole championship contested on September 16-17. The championship is open to PGA … [Read more...]