The 2025 Georgia PGA Play Yellow Birdie Bash brought together Georgia PGA Members and amateurs for a day of spirited competition and impactful fundraising. Held to support the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and PGA REACH Georgia, charitable foundation of the Georgia Section of the PGA of America, the event featured nine enthusiastic teams from across the state. In this peer-to-peer fundraising model, golf pros/amateurs pair up for 72 consecutive holes and raise money for each birdie they make that day. It’s a great day for a great cause, and it’s hard to imagine a more ideal way to spend hours on the course!
Leading the charge was Team Ansley, made up of Teaching Professional Jacob Tilton, PGA and PGA Associate Brooks Bryant, who not only tallied the most birdies but also emerged as the top fundraising team, exemplifying the spirit of the event both on and off the course.
The competition featured a diverse and passionate field. Team Chimneys (General Manager Elizabeth Clarkson, PGA and PGA Associate Ryan Cavey), Team Green Island (PGA Associate Sam Sowerbrower and amateur Cates Culpepper), and Team AAC (Teach Professional Caitlin Cannon, PGA and amateur Brooke Harrison) showcased their skills alongside other standout duos such as Team East Lake (PGA Associate Kaleb Freshwater and PGA Associate Dylan Long) and Team Ford (PGA Associate Kobe Freshwater and Director of Golf Pete Vitiello, PGA).
Also joining the field were Team Hidden Handicaps (Georgia PGA CEO and PGA Associate Scott Geary and junior amateur Sawyer Stephens), Team St Andre & Friends (Head PGA Associate Professional Kayla Jones and internet personality Aaron Chewning), and Team Yates (General Manager Cameron Lilly, PGA and PGA Associate Michael Wilson), all contributing to a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a shared commitment to a great cause.
Thanks to the collective effort of all participants, the Birdie Bash not only delivered thrilling golf but also raised over $56,000 for CHOA and PGA REACH Georgia, continuing the tradition of making a difference one birdie at a time.