AAC Facts & History

ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB Facts & History Overview History FOUNDED I N 1 8 9 8 Atlanta Athletic Club was the home of

Atlanta Athletic Club, located about 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Georgia, in Johns Creek, is known internationally for its outstanding golf, fitness, tennis, aquatic, dining, and social amenities. The Club has two Championship 18-hole golf courses, a nine-hole par 3 course, fitness center, outdoor clay and hard tennis courts and indoor tennis facility, Olympic-sized pool, and a magnificent clubhouse with indoor/outdoor social spaces and dining facilities. Mission For nearly 125 years, the Club’s mission has been to deliver an exceptional family- focused experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of all those served, while preserving the heritage, traditions, and reputation for championship golf. The club is renowned for personalized service and for being a social and recreational hub for members.

legendary golfer Bobby Jones, who grew up playing at the Atlanta Athletic Club’s East Lake Country Club, which was the club’s original golf location. Jones ultimately became the world’s most famous amateur golfer and his career culminated with the Grand Slam in 1930. He served as president of Atlanta Athletic Club and was an active member until his passing in 1971.

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Highlands Course A classic design that has always brought out the best in its champions. Updates to the course have been made to keep pace with equipment and technological developments. Riverside Course Riverside is currently undergoing multi-million- dollar renovation by golf course architect Tripp Davis of Tripp Davis & Associates (Oklahoma). The new routing, playing strategy, and design of this storied course, set alongside the Chattahoochee River, will accentuate the beautiful terrain while offering optimum playability for members and professionals alike. Architects HIGHLANDS COURSE (originally called River Bend) • Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1967) designed back nine • Joe Finger (1970-71) designed front nine • Rees Jones (1994, 2006, 2016) renovations

Championship Golf A strong pedigree of championship golf at the current location includes: • 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – Nelly Korda • 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup – Team USA • 2014 U.S. Amateur – Gunn Yang • 2011 PGA Championship – Keegan Bradley • 2002 U.S. Junior Amateur – Charlie Beljan • 2001 PGA Championship – David Toms • 1990 U.S. Women’s Open – Betsy King • 1984 Mid-Amateur – Michael Podolak • 1982 Junior World Cup – Nacho Gervas and Jose Maria Olazabal • 1981 PGA Championship – Larry Nelson • 1976 U.S. Open Championship – Jerry Pate The Club hosted the following championships at its East Lake Country Club location: • 1963 Ryder Cup Matches – USA; Captain Arnold Palmer • 1950 U.S. Women’s Amateur – Beverly Hanson

RIVERSIDE COURSE • Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1967) • Rees Jones (2003) – renovation

• Tripp Davis III (2022) PAR-3 COURSE (1994)

CLUBHOUSE An English Manor House design by architects Chapman, Coyle, Chapman, the clubhouse is 125,000 square feet, with additional outdoor patios and indoor/outdoor function spaces. DINING • Merion offers regional cuisine that displays the distinct flavors of fresh, seasonal ingredients • The Royal Troon Grill offers contemporary American Cuisine with a southern twist. • The Interlachen Lounge is for members and guests looking to talk, eat and drink. • The Pool Pavilion and Aquatics Café provides a relaxed dining experience for the entire family. • The Halfway House is the pit stop for golfers and non-golfers alike. • The Center Court Café at the Tennis Center focuses on fast, fresh, homemade and locally minded dishes. • The Men’s Grill is the perfect place to celebrate the end of your round. SPACES The clubhouse has over 10,000 square feet of function space and 12 different venue options which range from 5 to 500 guests. Additionally, there are numerous patios and outdoor entertaining spaces. FITNESS Every year since 1997, Atlanta Athletic Club has earned the Platinum Club’s award for Best Athletic Club in the United States. State-of-the-art equipment and personal instruction provide members with the opportunity to attain and preserve optimum levels of fitness. Exceptional personal training and over 90 classes per month are offered.

Youth programs, a golf-specific training program, nutritionist, childcare, a pro shop, lounges, and a health bar part of the overall fitness offerings. Timbers is a separate children’s area, with specialized programs and a full-time staff. Within the 62,000 square foot fitness center is the Retreat Spa, with treatments and services including manicures and pedicures, facials, massages, wraps, microdermabrasion, and laser. AQUATICS The Aquatic Center boasts an Olympic-style main pool with three-meter diving board, dual water slides and a toddler-friendly, zero-entry zone and splash pad. In addition, comprehensive group and private swim lessons for children and adults are available. The AAC (Barracudas) Swim and Dive Team is made up of children ages 4 to 14 and the dive team ages 4 to 18. TENNIS The Tennis Center offers four climate-controlled indoor tennis courts, six Har-tru clay courts, and seven, lighted outdoor hard courts. A group of world-class tennis professionals, all PTR and USPTA certified, bring years of expertise to instruct and develop all ages and levels. Championship Tennis: • 2010 Atlanta Tennis Championship • 2006 $25,000 ATP Challenger event (men’s professional tennis) • 2005-Present – USTA National Men’s 55 Clay Court Championships • 1994 – 2004 The AT&T Challenge – ATP Men’s Professional tour event • 2001 The Atlanta Challenge – Andy Roddick (first professional win)

Awards PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA (ATHLETIC CLUB CATEGORY) 1997-2022: #3 GOLF DIGEST, BEST GOLF COURSES GEORGIA 2021: #5 – HIGHLANDS COURSE GOLF DIGEST, BEST GOLF COURSES GEORGIA 2021: #13 – RIVERSIDE COURSE

General Manager & COO: David Sheppard Director of Golf/ PGA Legacy Master Professional: Bud Taylor Director of Agronomy: Lukus Harvey Director of Tennis: Jeff Chandley

Director of Facilities and Maintenance:

Jimmy Cole

Director of Athletics:

Neil Doldo

Media Contact:

Karen Moraghan Hunter Public Relations (908) 963-6013 kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com