Brian Hendry said his first Masters Week as the operator of Augusta Municipal Golf Course was a great start, but improvements are still needed there to increase membership.
By Susan McCord | Friday, April 13, 2012
The private firm The Patch in Augusta LLC is seeking to use $300,000 in city sales tax funds to make improvements at Augusta Municipal Golf Course.
By Susan McCord | Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012
Augusta commissioners championed the success of turning the city golf course over to a private firm during a hole-naming ceremony held by the new course manager Wednesday.
By Susan McCord | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
Augusta golfers might be surprised by what they find at www.thepatchaugusta.com. The Web site, which went live Thursday, spells out the rules and rates effective Jan. 1 at Augusta Municipal Golf ...
By Susan McCord | Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
There were plenty of Southern accents, but some Scottish brogues were also overheard Friday in Red Douglas Clubhouse at Augusta Municipal Golf Course.
By Susan McCord | Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
Augusta golfers who love "The Patch" might not be concerned about the city-owned golf course's place in Scottish-American golf history, but new operator Brian Hendry intends to change that.
By Susan McCord | Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
A final lease agreement for the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, commonly known as "The Patch," goes before the Augusta Commission during its regular meeting today.
By Susan McCord | Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
Brian Hendry, principal partner of The Patch in Augusta LLC, said he'll make certain changes to the club and course to develop a devoted, paying membership.
By Susan McCord | Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011
Augusta Commission member Corey Johnson did not get the support he sought to undo his July 19 vote to lease Augusta Municipal Golf Course to a private firm.
By Susan McCord | Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011
The Augusta Commission took the cheapest option Tuesday, voting 6-3 to lease Augusta Municipal Golf Course for $1,000 a month. Commissioner Corey Johnson said he mistakenly voted "yes."
By Susan McCord | Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The Augusta Commission continues to weigh the options of either paying a management company $5,000 a month to run Augusta Municipal Golf Course or renting the course for $1,000 a month to ...
By Susan McCord | Monday, July 11, 2011
The firm that manages state-owned Forest Hills Golf Course is on its way to taking over Augusta Municipal Golf Course, if six Augusta commissioners approve the deal.
By Susan McCord | Thursday, July 7, 2011
Issues that matter to Augusta residents -- public golf, public transit and a partially public stadium -- go before the Augusta Commission today for a vote.
By Susan McCord | Monday, June 6, 2011
Augusta is taking a recommendation by Affiniti Golf Partners to heart and asking the firm for a proposal to manage the city's golf course.
By Susan McCord | Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The future of Augusta's public golf course returns to the forefront this week as commissioners weigh in on an international firm's proposal to manage the course.
By Susan McCord | Monday, May 30, 2011
The Patch truly is a unique place to enjoy a game of golf in a family-oriented environment.
By Piccola Smith | Friday, April 15, 2011
James Kendrick presented 10 recommendations for improvements at the Augusta Municpal Golf Course made by Atlanta-based Affiniti Golf Partners.
By Susan McCord | Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011
A government restructuring plan presented to Augusta's mayor and commissioners this morning specifies 26 positions to be eliminated.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
The Augusta Commission voted Tuesday to request new proposals from private firms to manage Augusta Municipal Golf Course, but granted a committee 60 more days to figure out a way to make the ...
By Susan McCord | Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
A motion to rebid the privatizing of Augusta Municipal Golf Course will go to the full Augusta Commission next Tuesday with no recommendation from a commission committee.
By Sylvia Cooper | Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
