A pair of trends in Georgia amateur golf continued in 2019, one at the state level and another in a national championship. The national story involved Alpharetta’s Bob Royak, who became the second Georgia senior to claim a USGA title over the past decade, capturing the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in Durham, N.C. Royak’s victory was the 13thin a USGA championship over … [Read more...]
Newcomer Colin Bowles Wins Georgia Amateur Over Spencer Ralston
When Bobby Jones won the inaugural Georgia Amateur in 1916, the legendary golfer was just 14 years old. When the Georgia State Golf Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the playing of its championship event, the winner was the youngest player since Jones to capture the title. Colin Bowles, a 16-year-old from Albany who has lived in the state for only about a … [Read more...]
Georgia Amateur heading to the state’s coast; Famed Seaside course to host event
The GSGA Championship returns to the Georgia coast for the first time since 1998, and the event, scheduled for July 9-12, has changed markedly since it was last played at Sea Island Golf Club in 1989. The last time the Georgia Amateur was played at Sea Island GC, Allen Doyle was nearing the end of his 13-year reign as the state’s top amateur, winning six times and finishing … [Read more...]
Lowery and Mize Named to PBC Golf All-Academic Teams
AUGUSTA, G.A. – Columbus State University women's golfer Courtney Lowery and men's golfer Robert Mize were each named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team, announced by the league office on Friday, April 10th, 2015. To be eligible for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team's events and be either a starter or … [Read more...]
Saint Leo Wins First Federal Southeastern Collegiate
VALDOSTA, G.A. - Saint Leo made a big second round lead hold up as the Lions won the First Federal Southeastern Collegiate by nine strokes Tuesday, March 10th, 2015, at the par 72, 7,311 yard Kinderlou Forest Golf Club. Saint Leo shot a final round 291 and finished the tournament with a five-under 859 while Lynn finished second at 868 after also shooting 291 on Tuesday. … [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...]
Final round surge lifts Robert Mize to Georgia Amateur title
Although he didn’t exactly do it on purpose, Robert Mize employed a very shrewd plan that earned him a victory in the Georgia Amateur, played at Idle Hour in Macon. Mize, the son of 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize of Columbus, stayed within range of the leaders throughout the tournament, but never got too close to the player leading at the end of the first three … [Read more...]
Robert Mize Wins 2014 Georgia Amateur Championship
MACON, Ga. - Robert Mize of Columbus fired a final-round 3-under-par 67 to take the lead and the victory at the Georgia Amateur Championship. Mize finished at 5-under-par 275 (69-72-67-67) overall, four strokes ahead of four players at 1-under-par 279. The 93rd playing of the annual state championship took place at Idle Hour Club, July 10-13. Only a handful of players … [Read more...]