Special Collections & Archives, Georgia State University LibraryUnited States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.500181960-08-19Tommy Aaron became an amateur golf champion during his high school years in the 1950s. After turning professional in 1961, Aaron became one of the Professional Golf Association's top money earners. In 1969 and 1973 he played for the Ryder Cup team.Photograph of Tommy Aaron selecting a gulf club. Tommy Aaron, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, became an amateur golf champion during his high school years in the 1950s. After turning professional in 1961, Aaron became one of the Professional Golf Association's top money earners. In 1969 and 1973 he played for the Ryder Cup team. He earned induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1979 and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.image/jpeghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photographic ArchiveGolfers--GeorgiaGolf ballsGolf clubs (Sporting goods)Athletes--GeorgiaProfessional athletes--GeorgiaAaron, Tommy, 1937-Tommy AaronStillImage