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How Once Gene Sarazen Protected Himself From an Intruder With the Most Golfing Weapon Present
Seven-time major champion Gene Sarazen had wielded a driver countless times throughout his illustrious career. But on this occasion, he had no intention of hitting a tee shot. Back in 1935, just before the Masters, ‘The Squire’ arrived in Augusta, Georgia, and checked into the Bon Air Hotel downtown. However, he never imagined his hotel stay would turn into a confrontation with an intruder. The night before the first round, Sarazen went to bed early, hoping to wake up refreshed. However, at 4 a.m., that hope shattered when he was jolted awake by the sound of his hotel room door opening, only t...
The Augusta Chronicle
James Brown's name returns to Augusta's new entertainment complex
The new Augusta Entertainment Complex will be named for music legend and Augusta native James Brown. The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority voted Tuesday unanimously to name the rebuilt performance venue for the Grammy-winning performer remembered as "the Godfather of Soul" and "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business," the authority announced. Apples and oranges: Augusta Dollar General adds produce in a city with food deserts "James Brown was more than a musical legend. He was Augusta’s own, and he never forgot where he came from,” said Cedric Johnson, chairman of the Coliseum Authority, in prepared remarks. "His music changed the world, but his heart was always here in Augusta. As we prepare to open a world-class entertainment destination, we couldn’t think of a more fitting way to honor his extraordinary life and legacy." Custom installations and displays inside the new arena will further honor Brown, according to the authority. The naming is subject to approval by Primary Wave, the music publishing and marketing company that acquired the singer's estate and his music catalog in December 2021 for an estimated $90 million. The community held its breath for more than a year after Johnson told the Augusta Commission in July 2025
USA TODAY Sports Media Group
John Daly has a new Masters week deal in Augusta after longtime Hooters tradition
John Daly’s Masters-week tradition in Augusta isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s getting bigger. Topgolf announced a multi-year partnership with the two-time major champion that will bring Daly back to its Augusta, Georgia, location during Masters week in 2027 and 2028, extending a relationship that began with his appearances there in 2026. It’s the latest chapter in Daly’s long-running connection to Augusta, one that took an unexpected turn when the city’s Hooters closed. For years, Daly was practically as much a part of Masters week as the traffic on Washington Road. He regularly set up shop at the Augusta Hooters , selling merchandise, signing autographs and taking photos with fans. According to ESPN, Daly made nearly $800,000 during Masters week in 2024. That tradition appeared to be in jeopardy when Hooters closed more than 30 company-owned restaurants, including its Augusta location. The company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025 after accumulating $376 million in debt and later moved toward a franchise-only business model. But Daly quickly found another landing spot. Augusta television station WRDW reported that Top Dawg Tavern, located almost directly across the street from the former Hooters where Daly once parked his RV, would host him during Masters
The Post and Courier
Dancing with the Aiken Stars brings in more than $320,000
This year's Dancing with the Aiken Stars event, held Oct. 22, brought in more than $320,000 in donations to support such organizations as Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, Salvation Army and Aiken Center. Event organizer Betty Ryberg announced the total Oct. 25, noting that the number represents income after expenses, so the amount is to be distributed entirely among the various beneficiaries. Voting took place over the course of weeks, with boosters invited to support their favorite causes and cast monetary votes for the best performances at the event, held at the USC Aiken Convocation ...
CSRA Kids
WRDW-TV
Augusta Players bring ‘Anne of Green Gables’ to local students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hundreds of local students traded the classroom for the theatre last week as a classic book came to life on stage. The Augusta Players performed “Anne of Green Gables” as part of its ArtReach program, with students from across the area taking field trips to the Kroc Center to see the show, some experiencing live theatre for the first time.
The Post and Courier
CSRA Kids
Christmas Parades in the CSRA
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! Soon the CSRA will be buzzing with holiday cheer, and we want to help your family have a memorable holiday season. Be sure to check out our Christmas and Holiday Guide! It has Christmas lights, Christmas tree farms, and much more! Please Note That Dates and Times ... Read more The post Christmas Parades in the CSRA appeared first on .
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Discovering Jessye Norman: Style, Voice, Legacy through November 8th
Jessye Norman, a five-time Grammy Award winner, National Medal of Arts recipient, Kennedy Center Honoree, and Howard University Grad from Augusta, Georgia, is the subject of an exhibition curated by artist Kenneth Green. Green is known for an exhibition entitled Clothes Story about the personal clothing of Black Women. The exhibition is at the Southwest Arts Center through November 8th located at 915 New Hope Rd, South Fulton, GA 30331.
Whiskey Riff
John Daly Finds New Masters Week Home After Demolition of Iconic Hooter’s Location in Augusta
For those out there who were losing sleep over this… I’m happy to share that John Daly once again has a safe haven where he’ll set up shop during Masters Week. Golf fans know that, for years, the great John Daly planted his Masters week roots (A.K.A. parked his RV) at the Augusta, Georgia Hooters… but that’s not an option for 60-year-old anymore. Much of the golfing world was devastated to hear that the Hooters location in Augusta, Georgia – […] The post John Daly Finds New Masters Week Home After Demolition of Iconic Hooter’s Location in Augusta first appeared on Whiskey Riff .
WJBF
Multiple SCHSL girls’ golf teams advance to State Championship
FLORENCE, SC (WJBF) Multiple golf teams in the Palmetto State are advancing to the state championship. South Aiken, Aiken, North Augusta, & Karen Herron from Fox Creek played in the 4A Lower State Championship Tournament at Traces golf club in Florence, SC. All of these scored well enough to qualify for the State Tournament next […]
The Post and Courier
Center for African American History, Art and Culture names upstairs room for Larry & Audrey Ogletree
AIKEN — Laurence and Audrey Ogletree, a driving force behind the establishment of the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, were honored by the City of Aiken on Oct. 18 when the upper room in the historic building was named for them. A plaque dedicating The Laurence (Larry) & Audrey Ogletree Great Room to the couple “in recognition of a lifetime of service and generosity” was unveiled in a ceremony attended by family members, city officials and congregants from Friendship Baptist Church. Larry Ogletree died May 19 at age 88. He was married for 63 years to Audrey Ogletree, who w...
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Ussery/Davenport split prizes in South Carolina Open 9-Ball at Rack & Grill III in Aiken, SC
Not that the $3,000-added, South Carolina Open 9-Ball event that drew 53 entrants to Rack & Grill III in Aiken, SC over this past weekend (Sat., Oct. 17-18) was without its strong menu of competitors with top-notch matches to watch. But for a minute there, it looked as though Tommy Kennedy and Johnny Archer might get together to recreate their two matches (hot seat and final) at the US Open 9-Ball Championships in Chesapeake, VA, about one month over 34 years ago (Sept. 16-20, 1992). Kennedy won both matches and chalked up his one and only US Open win. The bracket for the SC Open 9-Ball set them up on opposite ends, which would have made their first possible meet-up the battle for the hot seat and the second, the event final.
WRDW-TV
Ailing Arts in the Heart festival pleads for city’s assistance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The group behind a signature Augusta event is asking city leaders for emergency help after a troubling year marked by relocation, lost funding and severe weather. Denise Tucker, executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, told the Augusta Commission she is seeking $85,160 in emergency...
Yahoo!
Unityfest returns to Generations Park with gospel music and joyous praise
AIKEN — When Donna Moore Wesby woke up Oct. 17 before Umoja Village's free Unityfest outdoor gospel music festival, it was raining. "I had no doubts," she said. "I was working off a two-hour sleep, praising God, even though it was raining. God's promises are yes and amen. This is an event that glorifies Him and uplifts the community and brings people out," she said under clear blue skies as Pastor Nell Smith Ward took the stage.
newsnetmedia.com
Azalea Hospitality Highlights New Tiger Woods Course Ahead of 2027 Masters Tickets Demand
AUGUSTA, GA – October 19, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Azalea Hospitality has turned attention to a significant addition to the golf experience surrounding the 2027 Masters Tournament, as visitors preparing to travel to Augusta will find a new nine-hole short course available at the city’s municipal facility. The course, known as The Loop at The Patch, was designed by Tiger Woods’ TGR Design and sits at Augusta’s city-owned golf course, offering an additional draw for those planning their visit around the championship week.