After an almost mistake-free first 25 holes in the Georgia Women’s Open,. Ji Eun Baik was cruising with a 6-stroke lead when she suddenly started hitting tee shots on par 3s, 4s and 5s alike in the direction of out of bounds stakes rather than fairways or greens. In the span of seven holes, Baik hit three shots that came to rest within a few feet of being out of bounds and a … [Read more...]
Colin Bowles Wins GSGA’s Tommy Barnes Award
MARIETTA, Ga. - In a year that included many dominating performances, Colin Bowles of Albany, winner of the Centennial Georgia Amateur Championship, was selected as the Tommy Barnes Award winner, signifying the Georgia State Golf Association's overall player of the year for 2016. Bowles was honored at the GSGA's Player of the Year Luncheon, held at Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta … [Read more...]
Peach State Wins GA-SC Girls’ Junior Challenge Match, 18-6
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Team Georgia beats South Carolina and wins the GA-SC Girls' Junior Challenge Match, 18-6. The 11th annual competition took place at The Landings Club-Oakridge, August 6-7. The Peach State swept its four matches on day two of the competition, earning 10.5 points on Sunday to win the event on home soil. In match one, Tiffany Kang of Suwanee earned all three … [Read more...]
Ashlan Ramsey aims for repeat in Georgia Women’s Open
Club Pro Paolozzi among primary challengers During its 21 years of competition, the Georgia Women’s Open has featured a number of winners in their teens or early 20s who used their victories as springboards to successful stints as college golfers or as part of a path to a future in professional golf. That applies to the tournament’s first winner – Caroline Peek Blaylock in … [Read more...]
Elisa Yang Wins Georgia Top 60 Women’s Classic
SUWANEE, Ga. --- Elisa Yang of Norcross turned in an even-par score in the final round to win the Georgia Top 60 Women's Classic by one stroke. The 35th edition of this competition took place at Laurel Springs Golf Club, June 29-30. Yang's 3-over-par 147 (75-72) final score was one better than two players at 4-over-par 148, including Janet Mao of Johns Creek (76-72) and … [Read more...]
Lauren Lightfritz Repeats at Georgia Girls’ Championship
GREENSBORO, NC - The Georgia Girls' Championship came down to an exciting finish with Lauren Lightfritz of Suwanee prevailing on the final hole to defend her title. The outcome was in constant flux throughout the day with five different players holding or sharing the lead during play. Early on, Lizzie Reedy of Marietta held the lead until an errant tee shot found the water … [Read more...]
Louise Yu Wins Louise Suggs Trophy at Georgia Women’s Match Play Championship
CARROLLTON, Ga. --- Louise Yu of Duluth defeats Anna Buchanan of Athens, 4 and 3, to win the Georgia Women's Match Play Championship. The 19th playing of this competition took place at Sunset Hills Country Club, June 1-4. Yu, who plans to play golf at Furman University, started fast as she went 3 up through three holes. The lead grew to 4 up through nine holes. … [Read more...]
Yu, Buchanan To Play For Georgia Women’s Match Play Championship
CARROLLTON, Ga. --- The finals have been determined at the Georgia Women's Match Play Championship and Louise Yu of Duluth will take on Anna Buchanan of Athens for the title Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m. The 19th playing of this competition is being played at Sunset Hills Country Club, June 1-4. Yu advanced to the final match with wins on Friday over Emma Bell of … [Read more...]
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series
ATHENS, G.A.-- The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour traveled to Athens, GA on July 18-19, 2015 for the College Prep Series at UGA. Saturday’s round began right on time at 8:00 AM with junior golfers eager to take on the challenge of the Georgia Bulldogs’ golf course. Play also opened at 8:00 AM for Sunday’s final round, with the competitors taking aim at the collegiate course. UGA … [Read more...]