ALPHARETTA, GA – On Sunday, March 25, the annual Georgia Cup match will be held at The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta. The event pits the reigning United States and British Amateur champions in a head-to-head match prior to their appearance at the Masters. This year Doc Redman, U.S. Amateur champion, will face Harry Ellis, British Amateur champion. The club has hosted this … [Read more...]
Four Qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championship
Qualifier Score Ben Schlottman, Winston Salem, N.C. 137 James Clark, Fortson, Ga. 138 Christopher Guglielmo, Cumming, Ga. 138 Spencer Ralston, Gainesville, Ga. 139 * Alternates 1. J.J. Grey, Atlanta, Ga. 139 * 2. John Augenstein, Owensboro, Ky. 140 * * determined in playoff Ben Schlottman of Winston Salem, N.C., earns … [Read more...]
Four Qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championship
Qualifier Score Luke Schniederjans, Powder Springs, Ga. 134 Chandler Eaton, Alpharetta, Ga. 140 Jackson Bishop, Gainesville, Ga. 140 S.M. Lee, Buford, Ga. 140 Alternates 1. Thomas Todd III, Laurens, S.C. 141 * 2. Charles Huntzinger, Duluth, Ga. 141 * * determined in playoff Notes Luke Schniederjans of Powder Springs … [Read more...]
GSGA Announces Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2017
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Georgia State Golf Association is pleased to announce the 2017 inductees into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame: Stewart E. Cink of Duluth, Ga., is former standout of the Georgia Tech golf program and a major champion on the PGA TOUR who has brought honor to the game both as an amateur and as a professional; Joseph Cooper (Joe) Inman, Jr., … [Read more...]
GSGA U.S. Amateur #2 Qualifying Results
Roswell G.A.-- Kyle Mueller of Watkinsville earned medalist honors and qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship after posting a 7-under-par 135 (70-65) at a 36-hole sectional at Horseshoe Bend Country Club. Joining Mueller, who plays golf at the University of Michigan, are Sepp Straka of Valdosta, Tye Waller of Griffin and Zachary Healy of Peachtree Corners. Straka, who … [Read more...]
U.S. Amateur #1 Qualifying Results
Four Georgians qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championship after finishing in the top four at a 36-hole sectional at Capital City Club-Crabapple in Woodstock, Ga. Christopher Guglielmo of Cumming earned medalist honors with a total score of 9-under-par 131 (65-66). Guglielmo currently plays golf at Kennesaw State University. Guglielmo is joined by fellow Kennesaw State Owl … [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...]
Atlanta Athletic Club to host U.S. Amateur Championship
This will be a big year for amateur golf in Georgia, as the U.S. Amateur Championship will be played Aug. 11-17 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The last time the U.S. Amateur was played in Georgia was 2001, when East Lake Golf Club hosted the event, which began the day after the 2001 PGA Championship concluded at the Athletic Club. Atlanta Athletic Club, which last hosted … [Read more...]