Wide Support Helps New Bobby Jones Golf Course Reach New Heights
The new Bobby Jones Golf Course opened for public play on November 5, 2018, after a year-long renovation. Thanks to the contributions of more than 130 generous individuals, foundations, and corporations the newly reimagined Bobby Jones Golf Course is now an unparalleled amenity in the Atlanta community featuring the latest in technology and design to help share the game of golf with players of all ages, interests, and skill levels.
The Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is grateful for all the donors who have contributed in support of the far-reaching project. Lead campaign support includes The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED; the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation; the Stuart and Eulene Murray Foundation; The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation/PGA TOUR Superstore; the James M. Cox Foundation; the Southern Company Foundation; and many others too numerous to mention.
“The positive impact the new Bobby Jones Golf Course will have on Westside Atlanta communities first drew us to the project,” said Penelope McPhee, President of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “The new course’s plans to collaborate with City of Refuge and Westside Works to match Westside residents with employment opportunities aligns directly with our mission. At the same time, the partnership between Bobby Jones and PGA TOUR Superstore gives us a special opportunity to connect young people and families to the sport of golf.”
The nonprofit will continue its final phase of fundraising to establish the Murray Golf House at the Bobby Jones property, a new facility scheduled to open in Fall 2019. The Murray Golf House will unite golf in Georgia under one roof on a historic course named for the most iconic golfer of all time. The clubhouse will become home to the State of Georgia’s major golf organizations, including the Georgia State Golf Association, the Georgia Section of the PGA, the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, and others.
“The outpouring of support for this project is both exciting and humbling,” said Chuck Palmer, Chairman of the Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation. “We deeply appreciate each of our donors and look forward to watching how the new Bobby Jones Golf Course embraces junior golf and adaptive golf.”
The Foundation has raised approximately $23.5 million and is actively working toward fully funding the construction of the Murray Golf House.
Bobby Jones Golf Course is managed by Atlanta-based Mosaic Clubs. For more information on the new Bobby Jones Golf Course and ways to become involved, please visit www.bobbyjonesgc.com.
About Bobby Jones Golf Course
Bobby Jones Golf Course opened as Atlanta’s first public golf course in 1932. In recent years the Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation, Inc. was formed by a group of citizens passionate about the historic golf course. The Foundation has raised more than $23 million to support a redevelopment project aimed at creating an extraordinary golf experience and enhancing the course’s involvement with the local Atlanta community. The new Bobby Jones Golf Course opened to the public on November 5, 2018. Bobby Jones is managed by Mosaic Clubs, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information on Bobby Jones Golf Course, please visit www.bobbyjonesgc.com.
About Mosaic Clubs
Mosaic Clubs, LLC is an Atlanta-based golf management company whose partners and principles have broad experience building, owning, and operating over 200 clubs worldwide. The company currently manages private, resort, and daily fee clubs through the southeast, with more than 1,500 employees. Mosaic Clubs brings expertise to all aspects of golf, country, and athletic clubs. For more information, call 678-679-0523. www.mosaicclubs.com
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For Further Information:
Marty Elgison
President
Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation, Inc.
404-915-4574
mjelgison@bellsouth.net
www.bjgcfoundation.org
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Account Manager
Pineapple Public Relations
404-237-3761
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