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Written by Ashley Looper, Staff Writer
Atlanta, GA - The 2024 Mastercard APGA Tour Championship, held at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia, was a standout event on the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour. Gregory Odom Jr., a former Howard University golfer, claimed victory with an impressive 15-under-par performance across the 36-hole event. Odom shot a 6-under 66 in the first round and an exceptional 9-under 63 in the final round, which included nine birdies.
Odom's win capped off a season of strong competition, with Jarred Garcia finishing as the runner-up at 12-under-par, and Willie Mack securing third place with an 11-under-par finish. This tournament was particularly significant as it wrapped up the Cisco Cup Series for the APGA Tour, where Chase Johnson emerged as the top player, securing the Cisco Cup Series title and a spot on the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas. Chase's season was nothing short of extraordinary, with four victories, including dominant performances at high-profile events like the APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational and the APGA Valhalla. We also recognize Chase Johnson as the Cisco Cup Series and Mastercard APGA Player Achievement Award Winner.
The 2024 APGA Mastercard Tour Championship not only saw thrilling competition but also benefited from live streaming coverage by GKLive.TV, which brought the event to a broader audience. With the addition of Doug Smith and James Hahn as announcers this platform provided real-time streaming of the tournament, allowing fans and supporters to watch Gregory Odom Jr.'s stellar performance and Chase Johnson strong finish in the Cisco Cup Series standings from anywhere. The inclusion of GKLive.TV in the event highlights the increasing accessibility and visibility of the APGA Tour, helping to showcase the talents of minority golfers to a wider audience.
The tournament was a testament to the growing impact of the APGA Tour in providing a platform for diverse talent to shine on the professional stage. With companies like Mastercard supporting these initiatives, the future looks bright for the APGA and its players, who continue to break barriers and set new standards in the sport.
