Georgia PGA

The auction is NOW LIVE until Monday, August 12th at 6 PM for our 2024 Gene Siller Red Pants Tournament- all proceeds go towards the Gene Siller Memorial Grant! Place your bids or donate at this link: Siller2024.GiveSmart.com

We are thrilled to announce that Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers has generously donated $200,000 to PGA REACH Georgia! Thanks to the organization's CEO, Jack Warden, for helping us grow the game of golf in Georgia and PGA Professional, Jim Arendt, for facilitating the partnership. This incredible contribution will endow a Gene Siller Memorial Grant for a deserving recipient in the Southern Rivers region. On behalf of Ashley Siller and the foundation, congrats to the 2024 winner, Carl Tutton! Additionally, this gift from Goodwill Southern Rivers will provide funds for PGA HOPE and the renovation of Godwin Creek Golf Course.

We are incredibly grateful to Najja Parker, the AJC, and UATL for the thoughtful write-up on the Her Shot Golf program and our mission to make golf more inclusive and representative for young women of color. Your support means the world to us, and we invite you all to continue joining us on this journey. This is only the beginning of something truly special. A huge shoutout to our amazing partners Georgia PGA, Scott Geary, Jo and Carly Bryeans. We’re incredibly grateful for all you’ve done to make this possible. A special thank you to our dedicated PGA/LPGA instructors as well as our talented Jr. Pros. You are the future of this game, and we’re so proud of you. And most importantly, to our Her Shot “Tamily” Michelle Townsend, Gina Cunningham, Bria Janelle, Chante Jacobs, Jay, Copeland, Monique Carter, Corinne Milien, Jaay S, Jahzi, Riyonna, Rita White, Derek Long, Cam and James —you are the heart and soul of this movement. Your dedication, love, and energy make Her Shot what it is. We couldn’t do this without each and every one of you. Together, we’re making strides toward a brighter future in golf. Believe us, there’s much more to come. Stay tuned—you don’t want to miss what’s next! 🏌🏾♀️😎 #HerShotGolf #BlackGirlsGolf #WomenInGolf #GirlsInGolf https://lnkd.in/egFWD4bE. #HerShotGolf

Beth Blevins, PGA, the lead professional for PGA HOPE at Charlie Yates Golf Course shares her experience as an instructor for our PGA HOPE Georgia programs. If you are a PGA Member or Associate interested in being an instructor for future HOPE Sessions, we are holding a training at Bobby Jones Golf Course on Tuesday, October 1st. Contact Jordan, johaynes@pgahq.com, for more information to register.

Calling all PGA HOPE Veterans, Georgia PGA Professionals, friends of PGA REACH Georgia, and Section partners! Please join us at the Atlanta Dream WNBA game on September 13th. Purchase your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e5dFhdB7

Anyone that knows me knows I’m really big on support and showing up for people when it matters the most. This week we took our Her Shot Golf summer program to another level with 3 DYNAMIC speakers that came to share their golf journey with our girls! Words can't describe how grateful I am to be surrounded by some amazing women in golf. Thank you to 2x National Merchandiser Of The Year Caroline Basarab and LPGA Golfers Shasta Averyhardt and Mariah Stackhouse for pouring into our girls. Because of you, their lives will forever be changed! Another successful week of Her Shot Golf in the books! Let’s keep it going Carly Bryeans Scott Geary 🏌️🏾♀️😎

As the final round begins at The Babygrande Atlanta Classic honoring Gene Siller, we would like to thank the American Junior Golf Association, Babygrande Golf, and Piedmont Bank for partnering with us for this event to honor the memory of late PGA Professional, Gene Siller. We are grateful to be apart of such an amazing event that honors Mr. Siller and his love for the game of golf, while also raising funds for the Gene Siller Memorial Grant which helps to provide financial assistance to young golfers throughout the state of Georgia.

Thank you to the American Junior Golf Association for carrying on the legacy of our very own, Gene Siller. ❤️

PGA REACH Georgia is proud to be part of Bria Janelle's vision for Her Shot, which provides 6 weeks of complimentary golf instruction from PGA/LPGA Professionals to girls of color ages 11-17 at Stone Mountain Golf Club. Special thanks to Amanda Barbee, PLA, ISA, Caroline Basarab, Gale Immel, Monique Carter, Michelle Townsend, Gina Cunningham, Heidi Mitchell, Elizabeth Clarkson, Lisa Rogers, Caitlin Cannon, Carly Bryeans, Jordan Haynes, Scott Geary, Brian C. Oliver, PGA, Jabir Bilal, and Rashad Wilson for helping us inspire the next generation of diverse talent.

Happy Independence Day From Georgia PGA!