From 1994-2007, Georgia PGA members Danny Elkins and Chris Asbell operated one of the state’s most successful practice facilities – Georgia Golf Center in the north Fulton suburb of Roswell. The two veteran teaching professionals were poised to sell the land to a developer in 2007, but the combination of an economic downturn and zoning issues scrapped the sale, leaving Elkins … [Read more...]

Georgia’s sizeable contingent on the 2010 PGA Tour combined for five victories, four spots on the Ryder Cup and 14 players among the top 100 on the money list. With an exception or two, it was a very good for the 20 or so Georgians on tour. Leading the way was former Georgia Tech standout Matt Kuchar, who recently moved his residence from Atlanta to Sea Island. After … [Read more...]

Georgia’s pros made their mark on the 2009 PGA Tour. Among the accomplishments of the state’s contingent last year were victories in the British Open (Stewart Cink); one of the FedExCup Playoff events (Heath Slocum); and two Fall Series wins (Matt Kuchar and Troy Matteson). Of the top 81 players on the final money list for 2009, a dozen are tied to Georgia by birth, … [Read more...]