Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 933: Atlanta Drive GC; winning the inaugural TGL Championship; commend
Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Atlanta Drive GC and its players and owner for winning the inaugural TGL Championship, a golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Atlanta Drive GC, a golf team based in Atlanta, for winning the first-ever TGL Championship. TGL is a golf league that combines technology with live play, created by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley in partnership with the PGA Tour. The resolution recounts the team's season and championship win over New York GC on March 25, 2025, crediting players Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Lucas Glover, along with team founder Arthur M. Blank. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the team and other interested parties. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal expression of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Atlanta Drive GC, its four named players, and owner Arthur M. Blank for winning the 2025 TGL Championship.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the team and other parties.
- Recites the team's season record and details of the championship match as part of the House's official record.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Atlanta Drive GC, players Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Lucas Glover, and team founder Arthur M. Blank. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond this formal recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a local sports team's achievement, along with copies distributed to the team.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Atlanta Drive GC's season record, the championship match against New York GC, and the team's connection to Atlanta and AMB Sports + Entertainment.
- The resolved clause formally congratulates the team, its named players, and Arthur M. Blank for the championship win.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Atlanta Drive GC and other parties.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Atlanta Drive GC, Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Lucas Glover, and Arthur M. Blank for defeating New York GC and winning the inaugural TGL Championship.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
- Matt Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- Georgia sports
- golf
- legislative recognition
- Atlanta Drive GC
- TGL Championship