Georgia Section, PGA of America

Proud to celebrate one of our own!

Chad Parker, PGA, President and General Manager of East Lake Golf Club, has earned PGA Master Professional status, becoming just the 14th Georgia PGA Professional to achieve the designation.

A PGA Professional for more than 30 years, Chad continues to make an impact through his leadership at East Lake and his service as Vice Chair of the PGA REACH Georgia Board of Directors.

We’re proud to have Chad as part of the Georgia PGA and congratulate him on this tremendous accomplishment! 👏

Some of our favorites from last week’s 75th Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open 📸🏆

Check out photos from each round through the links in our story or by using the ones below:

Round 1: https://adobe.ly/4bKDohN

Round 2: https://adobe.ly/3RO8z59

Round 3: https://adobe.ly/4ziWUvN

Round 4: https://adobe.ly/4fXEI3j

A huge thank you to Kinderlou Forest Golf Club and their entire staff for being incredible hosts, to the players for another great championship, and to Kinderlou’s members & everyone who came out to support throughout the week. We’re also incredibly grateful to Golf Pro Payments, Smokin’ Pig BBQ, Visit Valdosta and Stateline for their support in making the 75th Georgia Open such a special week💙

From the bunker for the win 🤯🏆

Hughes Threlkeld holes out on the second playoff hole to capture the 75th Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open!

What. A. Finish. 🔥

YOUR 75TH GOLF PRO PAYMENTS GEORGIA OPEN CHAMPION 🏆

Hughes Threlkeld finishes at 15-under and seals the deal in unforgettable fashion, holing out from the bunker on the second playoff hole to claim the title.

Congratulations, Hughes! 👏

The race is ON👀

Hughes Threlkeld catches Beck Burnette at the turn, with both sitting at -16. Use the link in our story to see how the final round unfolds.

Three rounds down. One to go. 👊🏼

Moving Day is complete at the 75th Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open. Final Round starts tomorrow at 8:00.