Teeing off
Being a former golf writer - as well as an avid golf fan - I'm glad to see that Athens-Clarke County has been able to land its own professional golf tournament in the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, which is being held this weekend at Jennings Mill Country Club.
This, naturally, is very good, as noted by today's Athens Banner-Herald editorial. It puts some spotlight on the community's golf scene, has the potential to draw some welcome revenue to the economy and shows off one of the most underrated golf courses in the state.
Jennings Mill always has been a top-notch establishment that has been brutal on my meager golf game. The 10th hole is an absolute monster, featuring a vicious dog-leg to the left and a treacherous pond flanking the green. Cutts Benedict and the entire crew out there does a great job with the course, and it's gotten plenty of attention in the past. I covered several PGA Tour Qualifying events out there during my time as a sports reporter, as well as numerous amateur events.
And they've done a fantastic job in getting ready for this particular event, adding some grandstands for the general public.
It's a strong field as well. Larry Mize, the 1987 Masters champion and native of my hometown in Augusta, is one of the most recognizable names in the tournament, which is overflowing with homegrown talent. There are eight former Georgia golfers in the field - Tim Simpson, Chip Beck, Tommy Tolles, Franklin Langham, Paul Claxton, Justin Bolli, Erik Compton, Nick Cassini and David Denham.
If you like golf, you ought to go check it out. It's a competive field and a beautiful course. Plus, why wouldn't you want to be outside during the spring on a weekend?
This, naturally, is very good, as noted by today's Athens Banner-Herald editorial. It puts some spotlight on the community's golf scene, has the potential to draw some welcome revenue to the economy and shows off one of the most underrated golf courses in the state.
Jennings Mill always has been a top-notch establishment that has been brutal on my meager golf game. The 10th hole is an absolute monster, featuring a vicious dog-leg to the left and a treacherous pond flanking the green. Cutts Benedict and the entire crew out there does a great job with the course, and it's gotten plenty of attention in the past. I covered several PGA Tour Qualifying events out there during my time as a sports reporter, as well as numerous amateur events.
And they've done a fantastic job in getting ready for this particular event, adding some grandstands for the general public.
It's a strong field as well. Larry Mize, the 1987 Masters champion and native of my hometown in Augusta, is one of the most recognizable names in the tournament, which is overflowing with homegrown talent. There are eight former Georgia golfers in the field - Tim Simpson, Chip Beck, Tommy Tolles, Franklin Langham, Paul Claxton, Justin Bolli, Erik Compton, Nick Cassini and David Denham.
If you like golf, you ought to go check it out. It's a competive field and a beautiful course. Plus, why wouldn't you want to be outside during the spring on a weekend?
posted by Jmac at 10:07 PM
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I'm going to try to walk around the course today and tomorrow. Call me up if you want to come over.
Yesterday Casey Martin hit a ball into either my yard or a neighbor's. It was never found. Maybe I'll look for it this afternoon.
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