ATHENS, Ga. --- Justin Kim of Rome survived a tough final round to win the Georgia Junior Championship at 2-over-par 212 (68-70-74) by one stroke over Alex Ross of Atlanta at 3-over-par 213 (73-68-72). This year's competition celebrated its 50th anniversary at Athens Country Club, site of the inaugural event in 1966, June 20-22. Kim, who began the final round with … [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...]
2014 PGA Junior League Golf Championship
DULUTH, G.A. (October 26, 2014) – Team California captured the 2014 PGA Junior League Golf Championship title Sunday, with a 7 to 5 victory over Team Georgia at TPC Sugarloaf. Team California also won the title in 2012. Team Indiana won the third-place match, 8 to 4, over Team Tennessee. Team Connecticut claimed fifth place with an 8 to 4 victory over Team Texas, while Team … [Read more...]
Team Georgia Captures Title at 2013 PGA Junior League Golf Championship
Team Georgia took home the title Sunday in the PGA Junior League Golf Championship, with a 6 ½ to 5 ½ victory over Team California. Team Georgia was the only undefeated squad in the two-day Championship. The team format of PGA Junior League Golf features nine-hole matches with points awarded based on number of holes won, with coaches able to alternate players every three … [Read more...]