Golf channel tour in Georgia

Golf channel tour in Georgia

The 2011 major championships begin with the year’s first men's major, the Masters Tournament in Augusta, and conclude with the PGA Championship Newest Official World Golf Ranking at Atlanta Athletic Club. Georgia’s House of Representatives and Senate proclaimed 2011 the “Year of Golf in Georgia” and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal lauded the game for its contributions to the state.Golf is more than a $5 billion industry in the state of Georgia and is responsible for almost 57,000 jobs. In addition to providing employment, it is also a key  puerto rico resorts source for tourism in the state as well as responsible for annual charitable donations in excess of $50 million.The highlight of the day for me was being able to lift the Wannamaker Trophy (which weighs 28 lbs.) as well as the FedEx Cup. Both were on display, in addition to other trophies that will be given out in the state this year, including the Tour Championship trophy, awarded at East Lake in Atlanta; the McGladrey Classic trophy, from Sea Island; and the Nationwide Tour’s Stadion Classic, which is held in Augusta.