KENNESAW, Ga. – Florida A&M Men's Golf will go almost a week on the road, with the Rattlers starting it off at The Scrappy at Pinetree hosted by Kennesaw State in Kennesaw, Georgia. The two-day, 54-hole event takes place at Pinetree Country Club beginning Monday, Oct. 12, running through the following day.
 
After completing their final round in Georgia, the Rattlers head straight to Raleigh, North Carolina, as they will compete in the SAS Championship taking place October 17-28.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Live scoring for The Scrappy at Pinetree is available here.
 
ABOUT THE COURSE
Pinetree's 18-hole championship course blends classic architecture with rolling terrain, towering Georgia pines, and a layout that rewards both strategy and precision. Each hole offers its own personality—from risk-reward par fives and scenic par threes to demanding uphill approaches that test every part of a player's game. Whether you're chasing birdies or simply enjoying the walk, the course delivers a memorable round from the first tee to the final green.
 
Originally opened in October 1960 as the O.B. Keeler Memorial Golf Course, the club celebrated its grand opening by welcoming two of golf's legends, Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead. A few years later, the name was changed to Pinetree Country Club, beginning the tradition and legacy that continues to define the club today.
 
Over the years, Pinetree has welcomed many of the game's most respected figures, including Bobby Jones and Tommy Aaron. The club also played an early role in the career of Larry Nelson, a Kennesaw native who worked as a golf assistant at Pinetree before going on to a Hall of Fame career that included victories at the U.S. Open and two PGA Championship titles.
 
Pinetree's reputation as a championship venue has been reinforced through its selection to host some of Georgia's most prestigious tournaments. The club has hosted the Georgia State Amateur Championship in 1976, 1985, 2003, and again in 2013. It has also welcomed the Georgia Open in 2014 and the Atlanta Open in 2026, in addition to serving as a qualifying site for numerous Georgia and U.S. Amateur Championships.
 
Just as meaningful is the legacy found within the membership itself. Pinetree is proud to be home to four members of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. Their accomplishments reflect not only individual excellence but also the enduring tradition of championship golf that continues to define the club.
 
In 2007, with a commitment to preserving that tradition while preparing the course for the future, the membership undertook a comprehensive renovation. Architect Bill Bergin was selected to lead the project with the goal of maintaining the course's original character while thoughtfully improving each hole. Construction began in mid-2007, and the course reopened in October 2008 to enthusiastic reviews from the membership, with many feeling the results exceeded expectations.
 
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THE SCRAPPY AT PINETREE QUICK HITS
Dates: October 12-13, 2026
Location: Kennesaw, Ga.
Course: Pinetree Country Club
Par / Yardage: Par 72 / 7,077 yards
 
FAMU RATTLERS LINEUP
1. Taylor Bell (R-Sr.) – Tallahassee, Fla.
2. Emilio Garcia (Jr.) – Orlando, Fla.
3. Sascha Robinson (Jr.) – Plymouth, Mass.
4. Skyler Woods (Jr.) – Kirtland, N.M.
5. Mikail "MJ" Darmawan (Sr.) – South Tangerang, Indonesia
 
THE SCRAPPY AT PINETREE FIELD
• Alabama A&M
• Belmont
• Florida A&M
• Georgia State
• IU Indy
• Jacksonville
• Kennesaw State
• Missouri State
• Providence
• Samford
• UT Martin
 
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE RATTLERS
Florida A&M Men's Golf closed with its best round of the two-day, 54-hole Florida Atlantic University Invitational on Tuesday, finishing up play at The Bears Club in Jupiter, Florida.
 
Florida A&M finished 10th in the 11-team field at 873 (296-291-286), nine strokes over par, shaving 10 shots off its score from the opening round on Monday morning to the third, and posting the fourth-lowest round of the day across the final 18 holes.
 
The host Florida Atlantic Owls shot a 27-under-par 837 (282-276-279) to win by one stroke over North Florida (279-279-280=838). Stetson was third at 841, followed by Lipscomb and UCF to round out the top five, respectively.
 
Mikail Darmawan and Miguel Silveira led the Rattlers charge, each shooting 219 to tie for 36th individually on the final leaderboard. Darmawan opened with a 71 and added rounds of 75 and 73, while Silveira was steady across the board at 73-73-73.
 
Sascha Robinson and Skyler Woods each finished at 220 to tie for 41st.
 
Woods was the most consistent Rattler down the stretch, following a 75 with a 74 and a 71 to close.
 
Taylor Bell shot the low round of the tournament for the Orange and Green, carding a 3-under 70 in the final round to finish at 221, tied for 45^th, respectfully.
 
Stetson's Uy Doan won medalist honors, running away with the individual title at 14-under 202 after rounds of 66-68-68 – the only player in the field to break 70 twice. FAU's NaShawn Tyson was runner-up at 205, and a trio of Florida golfers (Jackson Ormond, Parker Severs and Noah Kent) – all playing as individuals, rounded out the top five, with Ormond and Severs tying for third at 206.
 
Depth carried the Owls to the team victory.
 
Preston Worch (210) and Christian Veilleux (212) both finished inside the top 15 to go with Tyson's runner-up showing, giving the Owls three of the tournament's top nine finishers.
 
UNF kept the pressure on throughout, getting top 10 finishes from Easton Oliva (210) and Danny Wehle (211) to push the Ospreys within a single shot of the team title.
 
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