Gunn Yang defeats Bradley Neil at Georgia Cup
(Photo courtesy of Golf Club of Georgia)
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Gunn Yang defeated Bradley Neil 3-and-2 at the 18th annual Georgia Cup on Tuesday.
Established in 1998, The Georgia Cup annually brings together the reigning United States Amateur and British Amateur Champion for an 18-hole match in advance of the Masters. The event benefits the Georgia State Golf Association Foundation .
Yang, of Korea, was the U.S. Amateur champion, having defeated Corey Conners of Canada last August at Atlanta Athletic Club. Neil, of Scotland, captured the 2014 British Amateur 2-and-1 over Zander Lombard of South Africa.
Both Yang and Neil will tee it up next week at The Masters, along with a string of other talented amateur players including U.S. Mid-Amateur winner Scott Harvey, Latin America Amateur champion Matias Dominguez, and Asia-Pacific Amateur winner Antonio Murdaca.
ABOUT THE Georgia Cup
Established at The Golf Club of Georgia in 1998, The
Georgia Cup annually brings together the reigning
United States Amateur and British Amateur
Champion for an 18-hole match in advance of the
Masters.
Over the years, The Georgia Cup has grown from an
intimate Club event to a unique amateur
championship known on both sides of the Atlantic.
The event benefits the Yates Scholarships and the
Moncrief Turfgrass Scholarships of the GSGA
Foundation, as well as the Folds of Honor
Foundation.
The Georgia Cup presents a special opportunity for
galleries attending at The Golf Club of Georgia. In
the spirit and intimacy of the Walker Cup matches,
fans can walk with the players, unhindered by gallery
ropes, enjoying a unique perspective.
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