VALDOSTA, GA — Saturday was moving day, but the top of the leaderboard stayed steady as the rest of field was shuffling around in the third round of the 73rd Golf Pro Payments Georgia Open presented by Visit Valdosta and A&R Communities. 30 of the 61 players shot rounds of even par or better as the scoring conditions were ideal this morning at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club. Mini tour professional Kyle Mueller of Athens extended his lead by three shots with his second straight 3-under par 69 and currently sits at 14-under par 202 for the tournament.
Standing on the 15th tee, Mueller held a one-shot lead over amateur Parker Claxton of Claxton, but both went in opposite directions over the next four holes. Mueller birdied holes 16 and 18 while Claxton bogeyed holes 15 and 17 vaulting Mueller to a five shot lead heading into the final round tomorrow.
Tied for third are mini tour professionals Nicolas Cassidy of Johns Creek and Harrison Shih of St. Simons Island at 8-under par 208. Rounding out the top five is a trio tied for fifth at 7-under par 209 including PGA of America Associate Landon Coontz of Evans, mini tour professional Alex Shead of Appling and amateur Brock Healy of Peachtree Corners.
61 players made the cut, which fell at 4-over par 148. Making the cut are 16 PGA Professionals, 24 amateurs and 21 touring professionals. Tee times for round 4 begin at 7:30 AM, with the leaders teeing off at 9:00 AM. An online leaderboard, featuring all competitors’ complete scorecards, will be available during the tournament at www.georgiapga.com. The final round will feature live, hole-by-hole scoring for all the competitors.
About Kinderlou Forest Golf Club
A haven for homeowners searching for a distinctive and unique address, Kinderlou Forest is South Georgia’s premier golf and residential community. Beautiful homes line the main boulevard and surround the golf course as part of several diverse residential areas, with new home sites available to appeal to a variety of homebuyers. As the home of a Davis Love III signature designed 18-hole championship golf course, Kinderlou Forest has been the site of the South Georgia Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour and many PGA Tour qualifying events. The course is playing at 7,710 yards to a par-72 for the week.
About Golf Pro Payments
Golf Pro Payments was founded in 2019 by payment processing industry leaders. GPP was built on the expertise of golf, hospitality, and recreation professionals to create focused solutions for facilities in the club industry space. We utilize patented tokenization and gateway solutions, making payment acceptance simple, integrated, and secure.
About Visit Valdosta
“Ahhh” can take on so many different emotions. The thrill you’ll feel as you fly down a 65-mph rollercoaster. The release of stress with every breath of fresh air. The excitement of hitting the perfect tee shot. But most importantly, the satisfaction felt from unsuspected surprises all along the way. So, whether you’re looking for a wild adventure or a chance to unwind, come find your ahhh moment in Valdosta.
Valdosta, The Capital of South Georgia, is surrounded by several smaller cities and towns within Lowndes County, including Hahira, Lake Park, Dasher, and Remerton. While you’re here, make sure to explore and discover what makes each of them special in their own way. From unique dining options to outdoor events that draw thousands of visitors, we think you’ll be surprised at what you find.
About A&R Communities
A&R Communities is a local, family-owned home builder in Habersham, Jackson, Hall, Hart and surrounding counties that builds quality homes in affordable price ranges. We continuously strive to maintain a high standard by building homes that make satisfied customers during and after the closing.
About the Georgia PGA
The Georgia PGA is one of the 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its membership includes over 980 PGA professionals working at over 260 golf courses, clubs, and ranges throughout the state. Additionally, more than 35 Georgia PGA members compete on one of the PGA Tours. In keeping with the fundamental objectives laid down by its founders, one of the Georgia PGA’s primary goals is promoting the game of golf through clinics, junior and minority golf programs, consumer programs, and print, radio and television media.
