Restoration niche helps golf course designer Aug 6, 2008
He graduated in 1985 and after a short stint at Atlanta Athletic Club moved to Greensboro as superintendent of Forest Oaks Country Club, home of the Wyndham Championship, known for years as the Greater Greensboro Open, from 1977-2007. Once in North Carolina, Spence made his first pilgrimage to Pinehurst to see the No. 2 course, Ross' most famous design. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Oakland Hills' greens give monster its teeth Aug 6, 2008
Ten players have shot a round of 63 in a PGA: Bruce Crampton (1975, Firestone), Ray Floyd (1982, Southern Hills), Gary Player (1984, Shoal Creek), Vijay Singh (1993, Inverness), Brad Faxon (1995, Riviera), Michael Campbell (1995, Riviera), Jose Maria Olazabal (2000, Valhalla), Mark O'Meara (2001, Atlanta Athletic Club), Thomas Bjorn (2005, Baltusrol) and Tiger Woods (2007, Southern Hills). Only Floyd and Woods went on to win the tournament. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Torrey Pines South: A major player Jun 12, 2008
It joined Atlanta Athletic Club as the only Open venues of the past 32 years not to make Golf Digest's 2007-08 "America's 100 Greatest Courses" list. Torrey South regularly finishes behind another San Diego course, Barona Creek Golf Club, in Golfweek's national rankings. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fay, once dubious, is now delighted Jun 11, 2008
Not since the Atlanta Athletic Club staged the tournament in 1976 has a U.S. Open course failed to crack Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses, so Torrey Pines will be carrying a subjective burden of proof into this week's competition. Yet the growth and logistical needs of the Open, the policy requirements of the USGA, the ambivalence of many private clubs and the obsolescence of some older courses have effectively narrowed the field of potential Open sites. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jordan sets record; helps trip chief rival Mar 30, 2008
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Toms trying to bounce back Mar 7, 2008
"I've had the nerve-block injections to help ease the pain for a while," said Toms, who has the 2001 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club among his 12 PGA Tour victories. "It's not like I feel it coming on. I'll hit one shot and know I can't go any farther like what happened to me at the Match Play.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
More of this story Jan 31, 2008
Chaput, 36, came to Germantown after serving as assistant athletic director at the Atlanta Athletic Club, where he spent five years taking care of day-to-day operations. He is optimistic about the future of the GAC.. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Church in swing Oct 20, 2007
" And a great story. It begins with Jones' family tree and a youth spent as part of the only Southern family in the Massachusetts town where his father worked with a Jones Coca-Cola bottling business. Visits with his grandfather, legendary golfer Bobby Jones, were memorable. The Atlanta lawyer and gifted athlete won the Grand Slam of golf in 1930, helped found Augusta National and its premiere tournament. The Masters, one of the most prestigious sporting events in the game and a jewel on... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tech Golf Captain Barnes Dies Sep 23, 2007
Barnes has been inducted in numerous golf and sports Halls of Fame, including the Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame (1981), Southern Golf Hall of Fame (1987), Georgia Golf Hall of Fame (1989), Atlanta Athletic Club Hall of Fame (1995) and Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame (2007). The Georgia State Golf Association's annual overall player of the year honor is named the Tommy Barnes Award. (Ramblinwreck.com)
PGA Championship winners Aug 13, 2007
2007 Tiger Woods, Southern Hills, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2006 Tiger Woods, Medinah, Medinah, Illinois 2005 Phil Mickelson, Baltsurol, Springfield, New Jersey 2004 Vijay Singh, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin 2003 Shaun Micheel, Oak Hill, Rochester, New York 2002 Rich Beem, Hazeltine, Chaska, Minnesota 2001 David Toms, Atlanta Athletic Club, Duluth, Georgia 2000 Tiger Woods, Valhalla, Louisville, Kentucky 1999 Tiger Woods, Medinah, Medinah, Illinois 1998 Vijay Singh, Sahalee, Redmond, Washington... (USA Today -- Sports)
Toms logs top five finish at US Open Jun 19, 2007
Toms has now earned a total of eight top-10 finishes in major championships during his illustrious career on the PGA Tour, including a ninth-place finish at The Masters earlier this season and a win at the 2001 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club. In addition, Toms earned $248,948 for his performance and moved into 16th place in the race for the FedEx Cup the Tours new playoff-style championship points race. (TigerRag.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jun 14, 2007
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Raising the level at Grapes & Hops May 4, 2007
Chef Timmy Lee, who previously worked at the Atlanta Athletic Club, also thinks outside of the box with the tasty calamari appetizer. The idea actually was the result of the restaurant's frequent wine tastings and dinners. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teens relate to scenes on bullying, prejudice Apr 26, 2007
A Beacon of Hope Women's Center will host the annual "New Beginnings" at 7 p.m. May 3 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth. Tickets are $50 per person. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Toms earns 3rd top 10 finish at The Master's Apr 10, 2007
Toms, who earned his best finish at The Masters since tying for eighth place in 2003, has now earned a total of seven Top 10 finishes in major championships during his illustrious PGA Tour career, including a win at the 2001 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club. In addition, Toms has also earned an automatic invitation to compete in The Masters next season as he has done so each in year since 1998. (TigerRag.com)
Up and Down: Phil Mickelson Apr 1, 2007
I don't think he realized how bad the problem was until it kind of deserted him again at the PGA." Mickelson doesn't have to dig hard to break out examples to support his claim that Winged Foot will make him stronger. The 2001 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club stands out. Tied for the lead with with three holes remaining, Mickelson three-putted the 16th hole to deliver the advantage to Toms. His 60-foot uphill putt that zipped eight feet past the cup was a back-breaker. Instead of... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Master plan veers off course Mar 29, 2007
Blanket statement With players committed to hybrids, it was surprising to hear David Toms still carries the 5-wood with which he made a hole-in-one en route to his PGA Championship victory in 2001 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. "I guess it's like my little blankie," he said. (Boston Globe)
Health clinic for uninsured expands operating hours Feb 9, 2007
The center has scheduled an April 30 charity golf fund-raiser at Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth. Phil Gast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Durant's Year Off To a Somber Start Jan 3, 2007
Toms has had the club since 1998, and his most memorable shot came in the third round of the 2001 PGA Championship when he made a hole-in-one on the 15th hole at Atlanta Athletic Club, where he went on to win by one shot. He was testing a TaylorMade hybrid at the Target World Challenge two weeks ago, and he was trying out another hybrid during a practice round Monday at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. (The Ledger)
