VALDOSTA, GA — With Hurricane Debby bearing down on the Valdosta area, Kyle Mueller felt no pressure as he led wire-to-wire to capture the title at the 73rd Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open presented by Visit Valdosta and A&R Communities. Mueller, a mini-tour professional from Athens did just enough shooting even-par 72 in the final round and cruised to a two-shot victory over fellow professional Nicolas Cassidy of Johns Creek at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club.
Mueller completed four rounds at 14-under par 274. The lead was never in jeopardy during the final round as he withstood charges by Cassidy and a trio that finished three-shots back. Cassidy finished at 12-under par 276 while PGA of America Associate Greg Edwards of Gainesville, mini tour professional Alex Shead of Appling and low amateur Parker Claxton of Claxton all finished at 11-under par 277.
Claxton joined his father Paul, the 2017 Georgia Open Champion in the field along with two other father son duos including 1989 and 1992 Champion Franklin Langham and his son George who finished the week in solo 7th place at 9-under par 279. The Lape’s, father Tom and son Sam, both amateurs failed to make the cut. Paul finished four rounds at 9-over par 297 as both Claxton’s made the cut.
About Kinderlou Forest Golf Club
A haven for homeowners searching for a distinctive and unique address, Kinderlou Forest is South Georgia’s premier golf and residential community. Beautiful homes line the main boulevard and surround the golf course as part of several diverse residential areas, with new home sites available to appeal to a variety of homebuyers. As the home of a Davis Love III signature designed 18-hole championship golf course, Kinderlou Forest has been the site of the South Georgia Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour and many PGA Tour qualifying events. The course is playing at 7,710 yards to a par-72 for the week.
About Golf Pro Payments
Golf Pro Payments was founded in 2019 by payment processing industry leaders. GPP was built on the expertise of golf, hospitality, and recreation professionals to create focused solutions for facilities in the club industry space. We utilize patented tokenization and gateway solutions, making payment acceptance simple, integrated, and secure.
About Visit Valdosta
“Ahhh” can take on so many different emotions. The thrill you’ll feel as you fly down a 65-mph rollercoaster. The release of stress with every breath of fresh air. The excitement of hitting the perfect tee shot. But most importantly, the satisfaction felt from unsuspected surprises all along the way. So, whether you’re looking for a wild adventure or a chance to unwind, come find your ahhh moment in Valdosta.
Valdosta, The Capital of South Georgia, is surrounded by several smaller cities and towns within Lowndes County, including Hahira, Lake Park, Dasher, and Remerton. While you’re here, make sure to explore and discover what makes each of them special in their own way. From unique dining options to outdoor events that draw thousands of visitors, we think you’ll be surprised at what you find.
About A&R Communities
A&R Communities is a local, family-owned home builder in Habersham, Jackson, Hall, Hart and surrounding counties that builds quality homes in affordable price ranges. We continuously strive to maintain a high standard by building homes that make satisfied customers during and after the closing.
About the Georgia PGA
The Georgia PGA is one of the 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its membership includes over 980 PGA professionals working at over 260 golf courses, clubs, and ranges throughout the state. Additionally, more than 35 Georgia PGA members compete on one of the PGA Tours. In keeping with the fundamental objectives laid down by its founders, one of the Georgia PGA’s primary goals is promoting the game of golf through clinics, junior and minority golf programs, consumer programs, and print, radio and television media.