BRASELTON, Ga. - Trailing for most of the day, Team GSGA made a furious comeback but fell just short to the Georgia PGA professionals in the Billy Peters Cup Matches, 16.5-15.5. In an effort to win the competition for the first time since 2009, the GSGA finished day one leading 8.5 -7.5, but a day of singles matches saw the team of professionals prevail. The 41st playing of the … [Read more...]
John Engler, Jr., Wins Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship
AUGUSTA, Ga. --- John Engler, Jr., of Augusta finishes at 6-under-par 207 (68-66-73) to win the Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship. Taylor Smith of Covington earned runner-up honors by finishing one stroke back at 5-under-par 208 (68-67-73). The 35th playing of this competition took place at Augusta Country Club, May 20-22. Engler, who held the lead after 36 holes, … [Read more...]
Will Evans, Michael Standard Win Georgia Four-Ball Championship
THOMASVILLE, Ga. --- Will Evans and Michael Standard, both of McDonough, came from behind to post a 63 in the final round to win the Georgia Four-Ball Championship. The 45th edition of this event took place at Glen Arven Country Club, April 22-24. The McDonough duo finished the three-day competition at 26-under-par 190 (67-60-63), giving them the two-stroke … [Read more...]
USGA Qualifier Results: U.S. Mid-Amateur
Acworth, G.A. -- Michael Standard of McDonough, Ga., fired a 6-under-par 65 to earn medalist honors and a spot in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship after an 18-hole qualifier at Cobblestone Golf Course. Four Georgians came in at 2-under-par 69, including Matthew Swan of Atlanta, Bob Royak of Alpharetta, Brian Katrek of Mableton and Scotty Scott of Hoschton. Five Georgians tied … [Read more...]
GSGA: Hughes and Oxford Win Georgia Four-Ball Tournament
VALDOSTA, G.A.--- Philip Hughes of Kennesaw and Matt Oxford of Rocky Face combined for a 10-under-par 206 (65-70-71) and won the Georgia Four-Ball Tournament. The winning tandem finished one stroke ahead of a team from Valdosta, David Matthews and Doug Rayford, at 9-under-par 207 (69-66-72). The 27th edition of this annual event took place at Valdosta Country Club and Kinderlou … [Read more...]