James Mason, PGA life-member from The Orchard Golf & Country Club in Dillard, won his second Yamaha Georgia Senior Open contested at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens. Mason fired a second round of two-under par 69 for a two-day total of three-under par 139, and defeated Stephen Keppler, head PGA professional at Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw, and Mark … [Read more...]
Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Course Receives NGCOA Award
The National Golf Course Owners Association has presented the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club the 2015 Jemsek Award for golf course excellence. The honor was announced today at the association’s Annual Conference, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, in San Antonio, TX. Located on the southern tip of Saint Simons Island just off the southeast Georgia … [Read more...]
Twenty-something Georgians Making Impact, Quintet First Made Mark as Juniors in Home State
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...]
Chris Kirk Wins 2013 McGladrey Classic
Chris Kirk put his local knowledge to good use, winning the 2013 McGladrey Classic at Sea Island GC to earn his first ever Masters invitation. Kirk, a member of Georgia’s 2005 NCAA championship team, lived on St. Simons Island for most of his professional career before recently returning to the Atlanta area, where he resided in Woodstock from infancy through his college … [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...]
Stevens Repeats, Claims Fourth Georgia PGA Player of the Year Title
Roswell, GA --- Craig Stevens, PGA teaching professional from Brookstone Country Club in Acworth, claimed his second straight and fourth overall Georgia PGA Player of the Year (POY) title presented by PGA National Resort and Spa and the highly coveted Billy Weir Trophy after a long stretch of outstanding play in 2013. Stevens previously won the Georgia PGA Player of the Year … [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...]
Early Player Commitments Ensure Strong Field at McGladrey Classic
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – With the 2013 FedExCup season concluding last week, PGA TOUR pros are now thinking about the start of the 2013-2014 season which begins with the Frys.com Open Oct. 7-13 in California. The McGladrey Classic is the fifth event of the season, November 4-10 at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia’s beautiful Golden Isles. Debuting on the PGA TOUR in 2010, the … [Read more...]
Junior Golfers Successful At Nike Cup
Jacksonville, FL: The Nike Cup Series made its final stop in Peachtree City, Georgia as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to the Peach State for the eight and final installment of the Nike Cup Series before the Cup Finale. Planterra Ridge Golf Club of Peachtree City, GA hosted the Nike Cup Series Event #8 on September 21-22. The two-day event was shortened to an 18-hole … [Read more...]