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Former Braves pitcher John Smoltz during the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Duluth. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Errant shot costs John Smoltz at celebrity golf tournament
Harris Barth, a rising senior at Westminster, shot a 67 in the final round to win the 2021 Georgia Amateur, the 100th playing of the event.
Teen Harris Barth putts his way to 100th Georgia Amateur title
Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
New No. 1 Nelly Korda overpowers Women’s PGA field for first major title
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Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Photos: Nelly Korda wins Women’s PGA Championship in Johns Creek
Nelly Korda plays a shot from a bunker on the 10th hole during the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Photos: Women's PGA Championship third round
Nelly Korda is greeted by young fans after finishing the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Friday, June 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Korda shoots 63 to seize Women’s PGA lead
Nelly Korda is greeted by young fans after finishing the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Friday, June 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Photos: Women's PGA Championship second round
Luna Sobron Galmes reacts as she misses a shot on the 16th green during the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Thursday, June 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Mentally fit Salas takes Women’s LPGA lead
Luna Sobron Galmes reacts as she misses a shot on the 16th green during the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Thursday, June 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Edge to long hitters at Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club
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An attendant adjusts the scores of golfers from behind a leaderboard during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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041121 Augusta: Hideki Matsuyama sports the green jacket in victory after winning the Masters by one stroke on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at August National Golf Club in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the final round at the PGA Championship on the Ocean Course, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (David J. Phillip/AP)
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Stewart Cink kisses the championship trophy after winning the RBC Heritage golf tournament Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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With his win in the 85th Masters Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese player to win a major golf championship. The onetime No. 2 in the world now has a handful of worldwide wins, eight career major top-10s and four Presidents Cup appearances.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes Japanese golf legend with Masters win
Justin Rose reacts to a missed eagle putt on the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta. Also pictured is Will Zalatoris. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Rose gives back another Masters lead, still has chance to finish on top
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the 13th hole during the Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Masters payout: Hideki Matsuyama collects $2.07 million
Hideki Matsuyama reacts after being presented with his green jacket after winning the 85th Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Matsuyama makes history as Japan’s first Masters winner
With his win in the 85th Masters Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese player to win a major golf championship. The onetime No. 2 in the world now has a handful of worldwide wins, eight career major top-10s and four Presidents Cup appearances.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes Japanese golf legend with Masters win
Jordan Spieth reacts to missing a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Jordan Spieth close to rejoining major contenders
Hideki Matsuyama reacts after being presented with his green jacket after winning the 85th Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
A more normal Masters has breakthrough champion in Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama runs down the 13th fairway after his tee shot during the Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson and Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts look over the 18th green during the Drive Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on April 1, 2018, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Jon Rahm reacts after finishing his final round on the 18th green during the Masters Tournament Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays against Saisai Zheng, of China, during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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FILE - In this April 30, 2021, file photo, Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates past goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Denver. Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic still is not sure the team will be able to bring back Landeskog and Grubauer.“I don’t know,” Sakic said. “We’re hopeful we can come to terms, as well, and have them signed and to be part of us.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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