By the Decade

Pictured: Bobby Jones Statue

2001 The Robert T. Jones Jr. statue in Centennial Garden is dedicated The 83rd PGA Championship is hosted on Highlands August 16-19. David Toms bested Phil Mickelson by one stroke. PGA is so pleased with attendance that it announces the PGA Championship will return to AAC in 2011, making AAC one of only five clubs to host three or more PGA Championships.

Pictured: Chris Borders, Gaylord Coan and Rene Cote

Pictured: Phil Mickelson and David Toms on 18th hole of final round

1998 The AAC Centennial Celebration takes place with events yearlong, culminating in a black tie Gala AAC debuts the 2,500 seat tennis stadium and hosts the 13th annual AT&T Tennis Challenge featuring Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang

2005 AAC celebrates the 75th anniversary of golf ’s greatest achievement, Bobby Jones Grand Slam in 1930 Dr. Catherine Lewis, member and historian writes “A Host to History: The Story of Atlanta Athletic Club”

Pictured: 75th Grand Slam celebration dinner

Pictured: 2,500 seat tennis stadium

2004 Martha Kirouac captains the victorious Curtis Cup Team, which was the youngest ever with teenagers Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie and Jane Park

1999 The Athletic Center is remodeled

Pictured: 2004 Curtis Cup Team

Pictured: Charlie Beljan

2008 The Great Recession causes financial difficulties resulting in a significant reduction in membership at AAC

2002 AAC hosts the 55th USGA Junior Amateur Championship, played on Highlands and won by Charlie Beljan

Pictured: remodeled Athletic Center