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Stan Awtrey @StanAwtrey

Editor of Golf Georgia, longtime writer for AJC who currently covers Ga. State, high school sports and golf. Member GWAA, USBWA.

Joined September 2011
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Congratulations to Evan Rogers, the @HebronLions product, and @GoMocs sophomore for winning the 105th Georgia Am by eight shots at Ocean Forest, matching the record set by Russell Henley. What a nice young man. Here's the link to my AJC story. ajc.com/sports/2026/06/roger…

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

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ajc.com/sports/2026/02/weeks… Congratulations to Ava Merrill for getting an ANWA invite. Great young lady and defending Ga. Women's Amateur champ.

Weeks after playing Augusta National for first time, Georgia native gets ANWA invite

Johns Creek native Ava Merrill earned an invite to the Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament just weeks after playing Augusta National for the first time.

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Proud to be a Biletnikoff voter. This guy got my first-place vote.
Biletnikoff Award
@biletnikoffawrd
13 Dec 2025
Congratulations to Makai Lemon @getabagkai, winner of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award! The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver at any position. @uscfb @USC_Athletics #OutstandingReceiver #NCFAA
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Congratulations to my new best friend Dan Merriman, the pro at East Lake. He won $50K at The Drew. His dad, Paul, caddied. Great folks. Here's a link to my AJC story (paywall restrictions may apply): ajc.com/sports/2025/11/east-…

East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

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Congratulations to Hamilton Coleman, Georgia's newest national champion, after winning the U.S. Junior Amateur. ajc.com/sports/2025/07/futur…

Future UGA golfer puts name on list alongside Masters champions

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LoganvilleAthletics@LHSAthl
15 Jan 2025
Excited to announce our new Head Football @_CoachSnowden! Welcome to Loganville Coach!
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Can Tom Hart call all the games on Braves radio? He's outstanding.
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In Boise, Idaho, to cover Georgia State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl vs. Utah State. Check out my photos (watch out Ansel Adams). @GeorgiaStateFB @GeorgiaStateU @IDPotatoBowl ajc.com/sports/aajc-122323-g…

Photos: Georgia State arrives in Boise for Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

A look at the Panthers on the day before their bowl game against Utah State.

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Came down early to play golf before covering Georgia State-Georgia Southern and discovered this little gem in McRae. Nice people and great chicken. Plus, they get extra points for the cool sign.
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Congratulations to 2023 Georgia Amateur champion Jake Peacock of Milton. Nice young man who showed great resolve in bouncing back to win the biggest tournament of his life. ajc.com/sports/jake-peacock-…

Jake Peacock re-finds footing in time to win Georgia Amateur title

Jake Peacock won the 102nd Georgia State Amateur Championship.

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PGA TOUR Americas
@PGATOURAmericas
11 Jul 2023
Making a statement right out of college 🎓 4 of the top 10 spots on the #FortinetCup Points List are currently held by @PGATOURU graduates
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Here's a link to my story about Ben Carr of Columbus for GGP. Very nice young man. Here's to years of success in professional golf, starting with @PGATOURCanada read.nxtbook.com/global_golf…

Carr’s next stop: PGA Tour Canada

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Trojan Golf Carrollton Georgia@Trojan_Golf_
31 May 2023
Georgia High School Golf Coaches name GHSA all-state teams ajc.com/sports/high-school-s…
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I’m a guest on The Golf King podcast and talking about our awesome trip to French Lick Resort. the-golf-king.simplecast.com… @BigBreakLori @RobKoontzPGA @FL_Resort

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National Football Foundation
@NFFNetwork
9 Jan 2023
Congrats to legendary @GeorgiaTechFB, @NavyFB and @GSAthletics_FB Coach Paul Johnson (@CoachPCJ) on being named to the 2023 @cfbhall Class! #HailSouthern #GoNavy #ATL #cfbhall footballfoundation.org/news/…
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Georgia State hopes to turn season with win at Army ajc.com/sports/state-sports/…

Georgia State hopes to turn season with win at Army

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The digital Sept-Oct. edition of Golf Georgia just dropped. Loaded with great articles and photos. Feature on Braves announcer Joe Simpson, @theGCOG coverage of state events, travel. @GSGA @BravesRadioNet @CallawayGardens editionduo.com/publication/?…

Golf Georgia • September/October 2022

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Nov. 12 is going to be a big day at GSU. That's when Georgia Tech comes to play at the new arena. ajc.com/sports/georgia-state…

Georgia State basketball to host Georgia Tech at new arena Nov. 12

The long-awaited visit by Georgia Tech to the new GSU Convocation Center is official.

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Congratulations to David Ford for winning the Southeastern Am. And thanks to my Brunswick buddy Kevin Price for the photo. ajc.com/sports/state-sports/…

Local golf: David Ford runs away with 116th Southern Amateur

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Congratulations to the Rivers Academy boys for winning the national high school golf invitational. Along with the title by the Lambert girls, Georgia became the first state to sweep both championships. @GolfRivers @NationalHSGolf @ralpharetta ajc.com/sports/high-school-s…
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