Stan Awtrey

Stan Awtrey

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Stan Awtrey has been covering sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977. He currently writes about high school sports, Georgia State University athletics and golf. He has been executive director of the Georgia Sports Writers Association since 1995 and is a four-time winner of the organization’s Sweepstakes Award for best story. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, has covered all four grand slam events – the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Mitsubishi Electric Classic – and believes there’s no place on earth better than Augusta National.

Stan Awtrey staff image

Stan Awtrey has been covering sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977. He currently writes about high school sports, Georgia State University athletics and golf. He has been executive director of the Georgia Sports Writers Association since 1995 and is a four-time winner of the organization’s Sweepstakes Award for best story. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, has covered all four grand slam events – the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Mitsubishi Electric Classic – and believes there’s no place on earth better than Augusta National.

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Masters picking champion

Georgia high schooler beats over 680K entries to win Masters Fantasy game

Jack Lenaeus put a lot of thought into selecting his Masters Fantasy game team. There was a method to his choices, and it paid off.

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Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title

Rory McIlroy lost a six-stroke lead on Saturday, but righted the ship just in time to win his second straight Masters title.

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Masters final surprises, disappointments: Henley ties for third on birthday

The surprises and disappointments from the Masters final round, from Macon native Russell Henley tying for third on his birthday to Sergio Garcia breaking clubs.

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Bulldogs in the Masters: UGA leads all colleges with 4 former players in final round

UGA has more former players in the field than any other college program. Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Harris English and Sepp Straka all made the cut.

aajc 041226 Masters Round 3 Sat

Will Cam Young break through? Here’s what to expect Sunday at Augusta National

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy will look to overcome his collapse in losing a historic 6-stroke lead while Cam Young seeks to win his first major championship.

aajc 041226 Masters Round 3 Sat

Masters Round 3 surprises, disappointments: Rory McIlroy leaves the door open

Rory McIlroy blows a six-shot lead to blur his chase for a second straight Masters title.

aajc 041226 Masters Round 3 Sat

UGA leads all college programs with 4 former players in Masters final round

UGA has more former players in the field than any other college program. Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Harris English and Sepp Straka all made the cut.

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Masters round 3: Here’s what to expect Saturday at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy birdied six of the final seven holes on Friday to take a 6-stroke lead over the field, the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

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Surprises and disappointments: Tyrrell Hatton’s 66 provides 2nd-round boost

A look at the surprises and disappointments from the second round of the Masters, including Tyrell Hatton's big day and Bryson DeChambeau's nightmare on 18.

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Rory McIlroy’s hot start stokes discussion of back-to-back green jackets

Former champions Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed are in the Masters mix entering the second round at Augusta National.