The 2002 Georgia Match Play Championship was played in conjunction with the Atlanta Amateur Championship, with the winner earning both titles. For the 2003 season, the GSGA Championship Committee voted to combine the two events into one, opening the Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship to entrants from across the state.
The Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) is the governing body of golf in Georgia and serves as an Allied Golf Association to the United States Golf Association (USGA). Membership in the GSGA is open to all golfers, facilities and golf clubs throughout the state. Golfers that join the GSGA have access to invaluable resources that allow them to advance their knowledge of the game and numerous opportunities to play in both competitive and fun, casual events. By becoming a member of the GSGA, you will be joining a community that includes more than 350 clubs and 80,000 golfers who all have one thing in common: a passion for the game of golf.