The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History.
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 13 episodes
The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History.
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Ep. 13: A Musket, A Masterpiece and the Future of AAC
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 a...
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Episode 13
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13:32
Ep. 12: All Eyes Turn to Riverbend
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...
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Episode 12
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27:01
Ep. 11: The Invaluable Men Behind the Scenes
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 ...
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Episode 11
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28:08
Ep. 10: AAC Adds a Yacht Club to the Roster
When The Atlanta Athletic Club established the Lake Lanier Yacht Club, members suddenly had the opportunity to spend the day on the lake swimming, fishing, or just having a picnic on the shore. What started as a compromise for the club members ...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9: Big Tournaments Come to East Lake
In 1950, the Women’s National Golf Championship marked the first time a national tournament had ever been played in Atlanta. Then, in 1963, The Atlanta Athletic Club hosted The Ryder Cup. Both tournaments turned the world’s attention to East La...
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Episode 9
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22:51