Fox, Dunbar to meet in Georgia Cup
Steven Fox
ALPHARETTA, Georgia (April 1, 2013) -- The 16th annual Georgia Cup, arguably the season’s most unique event, tees off Thursday at the Lakeside Course at the Golf Club of Georgia.
U.S. Amateur Champion Steven Fox and Alan Dunbar, the 2012 British Amateur Champion will battle it out in an 18-hole charity match that has become one of the world’s most prized amateur events each spring. Sharing the stage with the two golfers will be Hall of Famer Billy Casper, serving as the honorary captain.
The two players are tied for 13th in the Golfweek/amateurgolf.com World Rankings.
Dunbar will be attempting to tie the all-time series record. Last year, 2011 British Amateur champion Bryden Macpherson knocked off U.S. Amateur winner Kelly Kraft to break a streak of victories for the U.S. Amateur winners.
Many big names have participated in The Georgia Cup, including Sergio Garcia, Ryan Moore, Ricky Barnes, Edoardo Mollinari, Matteo Manassero, Peter Uihlein and Matt Kuchar, the inaugural winner of the event.
Tickets to the event can be reserved by contacting The Golf Club of Georgia and proceeds from the event will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.
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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