FORMAT
The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to:
1. Georgia PGA Members in good standing, excluding A-3’s.
2. Georgia PGA Associates in good standing.
3. All Amateurs who are current legal residents of the state of Georgia.

A player may be required to show proof of residency.

If asked a player must present one of the below.
1. Current Georgia driver’s license issued by the Department of Driver Services no less then 30 days prior to entry deadline.
2. Current Georgia automobile registration.
3. Voter registration card.
4. Previous year’s Georgia Income Tax Return (NOT a W-2).
5. Warranty Deed to property at the same address as is displayed on the Georgia Drivers license or Georgia ID.

Registration for the 92nd YAMAHA Atlanta Open presented by Audi Atlanta is CLOSED.

Luke James, PGA secured his second Yamaha Atlanta Open presented by Audi Atlanta victory in three years at Pinetree Country Club on Tuesday. James, the 2024 champion and PGA Professional at Jennings Mill Country Club, defeated PGA of America Associate, Adam Cooper of Bull Creek Golf Course in a playoff on the par-5 18th hole to become the 14th player to win the tournament more than once.

James and Cooper, who battled each other in a six-hole playoff in the 2024 Yamaha Atlanta Open at The Standard Club, once again needed more than 36-holes to determine a winner after each finishing the competition at 5-under-par 139. Both players shot 72-67, surging to the top of the leaderboard on day two after finishing Monday tied for 15th place.

Despite an even score after day one, James holed 12 birdies total in the tournament and sunk seven on Tuesday. The champion carried his hot play into the playoff with a birdie four to defeat Cooper on hole 18. James credited the identical 2024 scenario for preparing him for another high-pressure playoff.

“I’ve been in this position before. I have a lot of experience, which was definitely beneficial for me to do that. But yeah, I just grinded and kept my composure,” he said.

After a disappointing T-39 and 5-over-par finish at last year’s Yamaha Atlanta Open, James relishes his return to championship glory.

“Oh man, I feel great. It feels good to be back in the winner’s circle,” said James.

Despite past days of rainy weather, Pinetree offered impeccable conditions for the tournament’s two-day contest. Pinetree Country Club General Manager and Georgia PGA At-Large Director Tyler Johnson expressed his club’s delight in hosting one of Georgia’s oldest golf tournaments.

“We’ve been really honored to host this 92nd version of the Atlanta Open. I know our members have been excited about this for months,” he said.

The 2026 Yamaha Atlanta Open marked Yamaha’s 30th year as title sponsor of the event, with its first sponsorship beginning in 1997. Richard Warren, Southeastern District Sales Manager at Yamaha Golf Car Company, described how meaningful the company’s relationship with this tournament and the Georgia PGA has been.

“We’re just very honored and privileged to be the title sponsor – not only that, but the relationships that we have. I really want to thank the Georgia PGA section. We have a special relationship as well, and it’s a really exciting time of the year,” he said.