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Australian golf player, Geoff Ogilvy criticized Fred Couples on his decision of giving Tiger Woods a Presidents Cup captains pick a month earlier than necessary. Ogilvy is a member of the International team that will play the United States next month at Royal Melbourne. The golf player stated that picking Tiger Woods was not a bad selection but the manner in which it was done was not right. Instead of Tiger Woods, Ogilvy feels that Keegan Bradley should have been chosen since he has won two tournaments this year. Similar to this view, last week, International captain Greg Norman too said that he wouldn't have picked Tiger Woods and that he considered Keegan Bradley to be the more logical choice.

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If you are a passionate golfer and considering a move to Atlanta, Georgia, there are several golf courses in the area that offer great play. The best part is that many Atlanta apartments are just a short driving distance away from these courses.
When searching for apartments in Atlanta, be sure to let your apartment broker know that you are hoping to live on or near an Atlanta golf course. This will help your broker and you narrow down your apartment search as you plan your move to Atlanta.

Peachtree Golf Club
The Peachtree Golf Club features an 18-hole course right off of Peachtree Road in Atlanta. It is a par-72 course with a 74.6 rating. This is a popular golf course for many in Atlanta, and apartments in Atlanta are not a far drive from the Peachtree Golf Club. This course has been open since 1948, and it features 7,043 yards of golf.

Candler Park Golf Course
Candler Park Golf Course is located in the heart of Atlanta on Candler Park Drive – an area right in downtown Atlanta. This makes it an easy commute for those living in Atlanta apartments downtown. The course consists of par 3s and par 4s on Bermuda grass. Currently, Candler Park Golf Course is a walking-only facility, but pull-carts are available at an additional cost. The course rates are subject to change, so contact the course for the most current rates at (404) 371-1260.

Cherokee Town and Country Club
One of the most exclusive golf courses in Atlanta is the Cherokee Town and Country Club. The golf course at this country club is available only to members, and membership is obtainable by invitation only. The 18-hole golf course on location features a par of 72 and a rating of 74.3. Nonmembers are able to golf the course as guests and can choose to start on either the North Course or the South Course. For more information on this elite golf course, those looking to move to Atlanta may contact the country club at (770) 993-4407.

Bear's Best Golf Course
Bear's Best is not only one of the best golf courses in Atlanta; it's also one of the best golf courses in the entire country. Designed by Jack Nicklauss, this 18-hole course is located in Suwanee, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The main focus of the courses is to host corporate events and golf outings; however, people can still play the course for a daily fee. To inquire about tee times and costs, you can contact the golf course at (678) 390-4704.

Atlanta Athletic Club
If you are looking at apartments in Atlanta
and would like to find a private golf club, look no further than the Atlanta Athletic Club. Located on-site are two 18-hole championship level courses. Golf aficionados will be excited to learn that the Atlanta Athletic Club hosted the PGA Championship in 2011. This private golf course and country club requires a current member's invitation. In addition, the invitee must be well-known to the sponsoring member. If you would like to simply try out the golf course, a member can invite you to come and play one of the courses as a guest.

Indian Creek Golf Club
While there are many country club options, there are also elite public courses available to play as well. Indian Creek Golf Club is a public course which doesn't skimp on quality. Designed by Desmond Muirhead, this course opened in 1997 and is located just outside of Atlanta in Covington, Georgia. The course features 18 challenging holes set against a beautiful backdrop in the outskirts of Atlanta. To play 18 holes of golf at this course will cost between $39 and $49 a round, depending on the day of the week. There are discount rates for twilight golf and 9-hole rounds as well.

The Creek at Hard Labor State Park
Another option for a public course in Atlanta is The Creek at Hard Labor State Park. This course is well-known in the area, and it boasts the hardest starting hole in the state of Georgia. Highlights of this course include a challenging layout set against the beautiful, natural landscape of a state park. To play an 18-hole round of golf at The Creek at Hard Labor State Park will cost between $35 and $45 a round, depending on if you are playing during the week or on the weekend.
There are many options, both public and private, for golf courses in Atlanta. The best part is, Atlanta apartments are never a far drive away.

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In conjunction with the National Amputee Golf Association the JFK JRI and JFK Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab in Edison, New Jersey offered a free First Swing Seminar and Learn Golf Clinic on Tuesday, May 3. The interactive seminar is designed for anyone who is physically challenged and would like to play golf.

Bob Buck, who is the executive director of the Eastern Amputee Golf Association, was the keynote speaker at the event. He is an amputee and a golfer who has been teaching golf to those with disabilities for many years. The seminar was held at the Inman Golf Center and lasted for three hours. Studies show that learning golf can assist disabled people in learning necessary life skills, both physical and mental, such as balance coordination, focus and concentration.