John Boyette
Augusta Chronicle
Augusta, GA, United States
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Kennaday wins City of Aiken Amateur with eagle in playoff
AIKEN — Something about tournament golf in Aiken seems to suit Tom Kennaday.The attorney lived in Columbia for about 20 years before moving to → Read More
Washington-Wilkes defeats Harlem
HARLEM — The Washington-Wilkes Tigers used a pair of third-quarter touchdown runs to beat the Harlem Bulldogs 26-14 on Friday night.Harlem’s → Read More
Aquinas rolls to win over Wilkinson County
Aquinas got a much-needed breather Friday night.The Fightin’ Irish handled visiting Wilkinson County, 47-6, to keep Aquinas perfect on the season. → Read More
Aquinas nips Harlem on last-minute field goal
These Aquinas-Harlem games are becoming quite the nailbiters.Aquinas’ Colson Brown kicked a 37-yard field goal with 37 seconds to play, then the → Read More
Kisner Foundation wins $750,000 MetLife MatchUp contest
Kevin Kisner didn't finish on top in the first FedEx Cup playoff tournament this weekend, but his foundation won big Sunday.The Kevin and Brittany Kisner → Read More
Former Masters chairman Billy Payne to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
Billy Payne was a star football player at the University of Georgia and the man who helped bring the Olympic Games to Atlanta.He has been honored through → Read More
Former Masters chairman Billy Payne to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
Billy Payne was a star football player at the University of Georgia and the man who helped bring the Olympic Games to Atlanta.He has been honored through → Read More
Wife became Patrick Reed’s partner on course as well
Justine Karain was a nurse, with aspirations of landing a management role, when she met Patrick Reed. → Read More
Justin Harding, Shane Lowry qualify for Masters
Two more players have qualified for the Masters Tournament. → Read More
Augusta National Women's Amateur will feature rising stars
Masters champion Trevor Immelman stands with Alexa Pano, a winner at the 2017 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club. Pano, now 14, will be among the competitors at this week's Augusta National Women’s Amateur. [Todd Bennett/The Augusta Chronicle]▲ Alexa Pano chips during the girls 12-13 division during the Drive Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf… → Read More
Patrick Reed shines off the course and away from the limelight
Jason Alexander couldn’t believe what he was hearing. → Read More
Final round flourish boosts Rickie Fowler's confidence heading into this year's Masters
Rickie Fowler exorcised some of his Masters demons a year ago with a final-round 67. → Read More
Time running out for players to qualify for 2019 Masters Tournament
With less than three weeks to go, time is running out for golfers to qualify for the 2019 Masters. → Read More
Rory McIlroy at peace with pursuit of Masters win for career grand slam
Forgive Rory McIlroy if his understanding of American history isn’t perfect. His facts might have been a bit off, but the sentiment came through. → Read More
Savannah's Brian Harman 1 shot off lead at The Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — There were plenty of birdies for the St. Simons Island contingent in the opening round of The Players Championship on Thursday, and even an eagle.Better yet, there also was the rarest of golf shots: an albatross.With nine professionals in this week’s field who make their home base at the coastal Georgia town, any locals who made the trip to the Stadium Course at TPC… → Read More
For Masters first-timer Eddie Pepperell, Amen Corner is the stuff of dreams
Some people dream of playing Augusta National Golf Club. Others might have nightmares. → Read More
A look at how The Masters began
It was the spring of 1934. Robert T. Jones Jr. was making his return to competitive golf. The venue was Augusta National Golf Club, and the setting was the first Augusta National Invitation Tournament. → Read More
40 years ago Fuzzy Zoeller defied odds, won Masters in first try
First-time participants in majors rarely make much of an impact. They are expected to show up, perhaps make the 36-hole cut and go quietly about their business. To get into contention would be a bonus. To actually win is virtually unheard of, Ben Curtis and Keegan Bradley being the exceptions. Their victories in the 2003 British Open and 2011 PGA, respectively, were their first starts in major… → Read More
Mexican amateur Alvaro Ortiz fulfills dream by earning invitation to Masters Tournament
Alvaro Ortiz once received an invitation to attend a practice round at the Masters Tournament, but declined. → Read More
Masters field shaping up to be small but talented
The 2019 golf season has already produced many interesting moments, and that’s just through the first two months. There have been rules controversies (thanks USGA and R&A). There have been meltdowns (thanks Sergio and Bryson). And there has been one highly publicized caddie dispute (thanks Kooch). One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is the quality of PGA Tour winners. There have been wins… → Read More