Peachtree City, GA - The first of two 18-hole qualifiers for the 2016 U.S. Open Championship will be conducted by the Georgia State Golf Association on Tuesday, May 10. Planterra Ridge Golf Club in Peachtree City will host a field of 132 players competing for seven qualifying spots and two alternate positions to advance into sectional qualifying. This is one of 111 local … [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...]
Lightfritz, Meason, Shirley Share GSGA’s Tommy Barnes Award
MARIETTA, Ga. - In a year that included many dominating performances, the winning team at the USGA Women's State Team Championship - Lauren Lightfritz of Suwanee, Emilie Meason of Atlanta and Margaret Shirley of Roswell - was selected as the Tommy Barnes Award winner, signifying the Georgia State Golf Association's overall players of the year for 2015. The trio was was honored … [Read more...]
Dave Ballard Re-elected President at GSGA’s Annual Meeting
MARIETTA, Ga. - Dave Ballard of Roswell was re-elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association for a second one-year term, highlighting the Association's 2016 Annual Meeting held at Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta on Saturday, January 16. Ballard retired from IBM in 2001 after 30 years of service. He has served on many GSGA committees, including Rules and … [Read more...]
Haack and Bowen Chosen For Induction Into Georgia Golf Hall Of Fame
ATHENS, G.A. --- The University of Georgia’s Chris Haack, a two-time National Coach of the Year, and Nanci Bowen, an All-American and LPGA major winner, have been chosen for induction into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, according to an announcement Tuesday by the Georgia State Golf Association. The induction banquet will take place Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Margaret Shirley of Atlanta Wins 2014 GSGA Tommy Barnes Award
MARIETTA, G.A. - In a year that included many dominating performances, Margaret Shirley of Atlanta was selected as the Tommy Barnes Award winner, signifying the Georgia State Golf Association's overall player of the year for 2014. Shirley was honored at the GSGA's Player of the Year Luncheon, held at Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta on January 17, 2015. This past year, how … [Read more...]
Dave Ballard Elected President at GSGA Annual Meeting
MARIETTA, G.A. - Dave Ballard of Roswell was elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association for a two-year term, highlighting the Association's 2015 Annual Meeting held at Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Ballard retired from IBM in 2001 after 30 years of service. He has served on many GSGA committees, including Rules and Competitions, … [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...]
Atlanta Athletic Club to host U.S. Amateur Championship
This will be a big year for amateur golf in Georgia, as the U.S. Amateur Championship will be played Aug. 11-17 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The last time the U.S. Amateur was played in Georgia was 2001, when East Lake Golf Club hosted the event, which began the day after the 2001 PGA Championship concluded at the Athletic Club. Atlanta Athletic Club, which last hosted … [Read more...]