44 competitors from 9 different US states came together in suburban Atlanta, Georgia to compete in steamy upper 90s (upper 30s celcius) weather across several divisions. Pros played 5 rounds and amateur players 3 rounds. This was the first of 3 Southern Swing events for 2024 where players competed for AMA points, cash, prizes, and entry into the USPMGA Masters in October 2024
Tennesee competitive putting pro and AMA member Joey Baldasano led from start to finish for 5 rounds after setting the course record at 29 in the first round. He wins his first AMA and Putters League Atlanta event by 6 strokes. Bryan Akers and Kent Cranford also shot 29s and the 3 currently hold the course record.
2024 Salty Seagull Pro Tournament winner Rick Baird shot a 4th round -6 (30) to pass Gary Hester to take 2nd. 2023 Masters Winner and multiple Putters League event winner Gary Hester shot a -17 to take 3rd by a single stroke over Kent Cranford.
Amanda Farahany took first in the women's division with Vanette Block taking 2nd and Susan Crane taking 3rd.
In the Local pro division, Kevin Mckleroy shot an impressive -11 over 5 rounds to take first in that division by 23 strokes. Noah Walter and Jason Partyka finished in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
In the amatuer division, Ty Pittard shot a 3 round +9 (117) to take home 1st by a single stroke over DeAndre Hill. Jeremy Webb came in 3rd in the amateur division with a +3.
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