ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2022) – Bobby Jones Links, an Atlanta-based golf club development and management company, is proud to celebrate three accolades that have been awarded to its staff members by the Georgia PGA for 2021 — the Player Development Award, the Merchandiser of the Year Award and the Youth Player Development Award — as well as two instructors in the U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Coaches list.
Justin Martin, an instructor at the Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones Golf Course, has been recognized as 2021’s Player Development Award winner. This award is presented to the PGA professional that has made extraordinary contributions and achievements in conducting and/or supporting Play Golf America initiatives. The award also considers the member’s service to the Association and involvement in the community. Martin is involved in numerous community efforts, including the PGA HOPE program for veterans and the junior program powered by U.S. Kids Golf, which has reached over 1,700 children since the facility reopened in 2018. In addition, he’s involved in PGA of America governance at both the section and national levels, currently serves as the Georgia PGA North Chapter President and is on the PGA of America National Tournament Committee.
A talented player and instructor, Justin Martin was also recently named to the U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Coaches list for 2021 alongside another Bobby Jones Links’ instructor, Matt Clinger of Towhee Club, who received the award in 2020 as well. The award honors professionals who have dedicated themselves to coaching junior golf and excelled in helping younger players learn the fundamentals of golf. In addition, Martin has been honored with the GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional Award, the Georgia PGA Match Play Champion Award and the Georgia PGA North Chapter Youth Player Development Award in recent years.
“Justin’s commitment to player development and growing the game is unmatched,” said Jason Kuiper, director of Instruction at the Grand Slam Golf Academy. “He has always had full buy-in to any growth-of-game program we put together, and his leadership at the academy and dedication to teaching have made him a perfect fit for us at Bobby Jones Golf Course.”
About Bobby Jones Links
Bobby Jones Links is an Atlanta-based club management company. Bobby Jones Links’ partners and principles have broad experience building, owning, and operating more than 200 clubs worldwide. Bobby Jones Links’ expertise goes beyond just golf and country clubs with work on additional projects and amenities such as lodging, spas, marinas, property owner associations, and real estate developments. Visit www.bobbyjoneslinks.com to get to know how Bobby Jones Links makes a difference for their clients and associates.
