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The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History.

The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History.

Written by: Charles Elliott
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 Follow the history of the Atlanta Athletic Club as seen through the eyes of Charles Elliot. His book 'The Atlanta Athletic Club...A History' was published in 1973 and takes us from the club's humble beginnings in 1898 to its modern position as one of the premiere clubs in the world. As a dear friend of Bobby Jones, Mr. Elliott offers an insider's look at the club's rise to fame throughout the years.© 2023 The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History. World
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  • Ep. 13: A Musket, A Masterpiece and the Future of AAC

    Ep. 13: A Musket, A Masterpiece and the Future of AAC
    Jul 7 2022

    In addition to the wonderful golf memorabilia that has been housed at AAC since 1898, some impressive historical pieces have found a home there as well. A Revolutionary War musket was proudly displayed for almost 40 years. And a rare piece of art done by an Italian master was discovered buried behind decades of dust and dirt. In truth, AAC has long celebrated the past while taking a confident step into the future.
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 12: All Eyes Turn to Riverbend

    Ep. 12: All Eyes Turn to Riverbend
    Jun 22 2022

    The times were, indeed, changing. In spite of the heroic efforts of the AAC leadership, the City Club and East Lake began to fall into decline and eventually had to be sold. The sale of those properties helped fund the newly-founded AAC Club at Riverbend. The clubhouse opened on March 7, 1970, and helped start a new era for the Atlanta Athletic Club.
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 11: The Invaluable Men Behind the Scenes

    Ep. 11: The Invaluable Men Behind the Scenes
    Jun 20 2022

    Much has been written about Bobby Jones, Watts Gunn, Charlie Yates, Alexa Stirling, and other infamous athletes associated with AAC. This chapter explores the unsung heroes and the behind-the-scenes men who, throughout the club’s history, have made the Atlanta Athletic Club the spectacular club that it is.
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    28 mins
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