Skinner's Last Hole Heroics Help Earn 2012 Yamaha Georgia Senior Open Title
Skinner Defeats Stevens by One Stroke
The 30th Yamaha Georgia Senior Open contested at the Newnan Country Club saw PGA teaching professional Sonny Skinner of River Pointe Golf Club, post a three-under par 69 for a two-day total 136 to capture the championship by one shot over fellow PGA professional Craig Stevens. With the victory, Skinner took home the $1,500 first place check.
New for 2012, Welcome to Golf Month uses PGA Free Lesson Month as its foundation of the program to create a welcoming atmosphere to encourage new players to try golf during May. Facilities may offer Get Golf Ready, introductory programs and clinics, Welcome to Golf Days and Bring a Friend activities and invite golfers of all abilities (beginner through avid) for fun and to make it easier to stay in the game.
By registering, your programs will be listed within the Welcome to Golf Month search on PlayGolfAmerica.com. In addition, PGA members can earn 4 MSR credits for hosting and providing post-event results to The PGA.
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Daryl Batey Selected as PGA Player Development Regional Manager
PGA of America Creates New Positions in the Field to Help Grow the Game
As a major component of the industry-wide Golf 2.0 initiative to grow participation in the game, The PGA of America has indentified nine PGA Player Development Regional Managers in strategic markets across the country. The new Regional Managers are charged with implementing strategies, initiatives and programs to expand the reach of golf amongst current and potential players. Daryl Batey, PGA of Lilburn, GA has been chosen to serve the Atlanta region.
Weinhart Rides Hot Putter to Third Yamaha Match Play Title
Defeats Stevens 5&4 in Final
PGA teaching professional, Tim Weinhart, from Nuclear Golf at The Standard Club in Johns Creek won the final match today to capture his third Yamaha Georgia PGA Match Play Championship conducted at The University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga.View More
National Golf News
Snedeker without clubs, suitcase after flight drama
Lord Byron's legacy lives on through his wife, tournament
IRVING, Texas -- It's one of the nice little moments that play out over the course of a PGA TOUR season. Just a quick, 30-second exchange that always makes me smile.
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WGC-Accenture Match Play to return to Dove Mountain in 2013
MARANA, Ariz. -- The PGA TOUR, on behalf of the International Federation of PGA TOURs, confirmed that the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship will return to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain for the 2013 event. The Accenture Match Play Championship, which is the first in a series of four World Golf Championships, has been played in the Tucson area since 2007 and at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain since 2009. The 2013 event will be held February 18-24 and will again feature the top 64 players in the world from the Official World Golf Ranking. This year's Accenture Match Play Championship was won by Hunter Mahan (USA), who defeated Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) in February.
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PGA National News
May is Welcome to Golf Month
Welcome to Golf Month starts today (May 1), so be sure to take advantage of this new national initiative throughout May to promote how fun and welcoming your facility is for golfers of all abilities. Welcome to Golf Month is the perfect time for lapsed golfers to come back to the game; new golfers to try the game; and avid golfers to bring a friend or family member to the game.
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In Case You Missed It
You have the opportunity to watch this one-hour special, hosted by CBS Sports commentator and PGA member Gary McCord. The special, which aired last month, shows how the golf industry is making the game more fun and enjoyable while also building life relationships among multiple segments of society. The show has been separated into individual segments.
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