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HR 933

Atlanta Drive GC; winning the inaugural TGL Championship; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Hatchett and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally congratulates Atlanta Drive GC and key members for winning the inaugural TGL Championship, recognizing their achievement and promoting Georgia sports.

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Bill Summary · HR 933

Summary — H.R. 933: "Atlanta Drive GC; winning the inaugural TGL Championship; commend"

Status: Adopted by the House (Read and Adopted) — Introduced: February 4, 2025 — Classification: Resolution

Purpose

H.R. 933 is a non‑binding, ceremonial House resolution that formally congratulates the Atlanta Drive GC golf club, its players, and owner for winning the inaugural TGL Championship (the SoFi Cup) on March 25, 2025. It recognizes the team’s performance, contributors, and the connection between the team and Georgia’s sporting community.

Key provisions

  • Officially congratulates:
    • Atlanta Drive GC for defeating New York GC in a best‑of‑three final to win the SoFi Cup.
    • Team members Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Lucas Glover.
    • Owner/founder Arthur M. Blank.
  • Highlights facts of the championship:
    • The final took place March 25, 2025; the team won after a comeback highlighted by Billy Horschel’s 18‑foot birdie putt that gave Atlanta Drive a 4–3 lead in the second match.
    • Atlanta Drive GC finished the regular TGL season with a 4–1 record, placed third of six teams, and defeated The Bay Golf Club to reach the final.
  • Notes context about TGL:
    • TGL is a technology‑integrated golf league created by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley in partnership with the PGA Tour, staged at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to Atlanta Drive GC and other parties.

Who is affected

  • The resolution is purely ceremonial; it affects no statutory rights, funding, or regulatory frameworks.
  • Primary subjects: Atlanta Drive GC (team and organization), the named players, and Arthur M. Blank.
  • Constituents and stakeholders: fans, AMB Sports + Entertainment affiliates (e.g., Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United), and the broader Georgia sports community, insofar as the resolution recognizes their contribution to state sporting traditions.

Sponsors and procedural history

  • Primary sponsors (as listed): Scott Franklin; Matt Hatchett; Marcus Wiedower. The resolution also lists numerous cosponsors (federal members and state representatives are both included in the provided list).
  • Legislative actions (selected):
    • Introduced: 2025‑02‑04; Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    • Filed/First Read: April 2, 2025.
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House: 2025‑05‑23.
    • Adopted and reported enrolled: 2025‑05‑23.
  • Related bill: S. 1251 (companion).

Impact and significance

H.R. 933 serves as a formal, public commendation recognizing a sporting achievement and promoting the profile of Atlanta Drive GC and related Georgia sports enterprises. It carries no legal or fiscal effect but provides official congressional recognition that may be used for publicity and historical record.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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