The Atlanta Athletic Club. A History.
Episodes
13 episodes
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Ep. 8: Fires, Adversity and the Great Depression
Scott Hudson and Colonel Robert P. Jones saw the Atlanta Athletic Club through some heavy-duty changes. They helped the club survive two devastating fires and even the Great Depression. As the country fought through economic disaster, AAC had j...
Ep. 7: John Heisman and Other Great Physical Directors
In 1908, John Heisman was hired as AAC’s Physical Director and Coach. While head football coach at Georgia Tech, Heisman also coached the baseball, football, basketball and track teams at The Atlanta Athletic Club. He and his successors (men li...
Ep. 6: East Lake Was, After All, A Lake
Early on, East Lake was fundamentally a fishing lake full of bass, bream, and catfish. In fact, the 27-acre lake was one of the most enjoyed facilities offered by The Atlanta Athletic Club in the early days of its existence. Sure, AAC members c...
Ep. 5: The Rise of East Lake and Bobby Jones
East Lake rises to international fame thanks to its legendary members like Bobby Jones, Alexa Stirling, Watts Gunn, and Charlie Yates. For years, these amazing golfers and other East Lakers dominated and won championships all over the globe.
Ep. 4: The Big Move to East Lake.
Needing more space and better facilities, The Atlanta Athletic Club makes the bold move to East Lake. Taking over the location formerly housing an amusement park, it took the AAC two years to complete their golf course. It was on this very cour...
Ep. 3: The Auburn Avenue Years.
Early on, The Atlanta Athletic Club expanded and moved to a new location on Auburn Ave- nue. This new clubhouse had new amenities and featured a bowling alley, pool tables, swim- ming pool and, for years, a top-ranked basketball team. The big d...
Ep. 2: The Atlanta Athletic Club... From an Idea to Edgewood Avenue.
In 1898, a handful of Atlanta businessmen got together and the idea of The Atlanta Athletic Club was born. This episode takes us from that initial inception to the charter and, eventually, to AAC’s first location on Edgewood Avenue.
