When Shayne Bennett and his buddies didn't qualify in their first attempt at Highland Walk Golf Club at Victoria Bryant State Park to get into the Georgia State Parks First Annual Cup Championship, his wife encouraged him to try again. Since there was one more qualifier on the schedule at nearby Arrowhead Pointe Golf Club at Richard B. Russell State Park, he rounded up his gang … [Read more...]
George Spears Double Eagles Number 16 at Governors Towne Club
Acworth, GA -- George Spears, former General Manager at Capital Cadillac, Double Eagled (Albatross) the 458 yd. 16th hole at Governors Towne Club. Spears after a 251-yard drive holed his 207-yard second shot to achieve this 1 in 1 million greatest shot in golf. The Double Eagle was witnessed by members Rick Holt and FORE Georgia’s own John Barrett. … [Read more...]
Course Reviews
Golf FORE Georgia is your guide to local golf courses in Georgia. We review Georgia courses so that you have all the information you will need to choose for your next golf outing. … [Read more...]
Castro Earns Spot on 2012 PGA Tour; Will Try to Improve Status at Q-School
By Mike Blum After an outstanding first full season on the Nationwide Tour, Roberto Castro will be a rookie on the PGA Tour in 2012. But before he tees it up for the first time as a PGA Tour member, the former Georgia Tech standout from Alpharetta will make a brief return to school, although this one has no classrooms. Castro finished 23rd on the Nationwide Tour money list. … [Read more...]
93rd PGA Championship First Major to Allow Spectator Mobile Device Access
Johns Creek, GA- The 93rd PGA Championship, Aug. 8-14, at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga., will allow spectators to carry and use mobile devices in select areas on the golf course. The integration of mobile devices to enhance the golf spectator experience was conducted last May the 72nd Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Valhalla Golf Club in … [Read more...]
Will McIlroy’s U.S. Open victorylead to follow-up title in British?
McIlroy – US Open (web site) By Mike Blum With Tiger Woods no longer Tiger Woods, front running fans and a superstar-cravingmedia have been fervently awaiting the arrival of a new golf hero to take his seat onTiger’s vacated throne. After Rory McIlroy’s record-shattering performance in the recent U.S. Open, thesuccessor to Tiger’s reign has apparently been identified. Even … [Read more...]
Georgia Open returning to Barnsley Gardens; State’s mini-tour players look to continue success
Georgia Open preview – 2011, page 16; By Mike Blum Over the past two decades, the Georgia Open has provided an opportunity for some of the state’s lesser-known tour players to make a name for themselves in one of the most prominent professional events in the state. Franklin Langham and Matt Peterson started the trend of up-and-coming young professionals winning the Georgia … [Read more...]
Renovated Pinetree ranks with Atlanta’s best
Quiet private club has plenty to offer its members By Mike Blum Atlanta has its share of outstanding private club golf courses that have attained national recognition in large part because of the tournaments they have hosted. Without a major championship, pro tour stop or USGA event, it can be hard for a private club to make a name for itself in a … [Read more...]
Tour players battling for spots in PGA Tour Championship
By Mike Blum Two of golf’s biggest events are coming to Atlanta in a few months, and the game’s top players are vying to secure spots in the respective fields of the PGA Championship and PGA Tour Championship. In the case of the Tour Championship, which will be played Sept. 22-25 at East Lake Golf Club, players must first qualify for the FedExCup … [Read more...]