Colquitt County Golf Teams Celebrate Past Successes

Reunion honors 22 years of golf achievements under retired coach Donald Dale.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:57am

A reunion was held last Saturday at Sunset Country Club to celebrate the accomplishments of the Colquitt County High School golf teams from 1995 to 2017 under the leadership of retired coach Donald Dale. Former players, including Jonathan Bridges, gathered to reminisce about their time on the Packer and Lady Packer golf teams.

Why it matters

High school sports teams often have a lasting impact on their local communities, and the Colquitt County golf programs built a strong tradition of success over more than two decades. This reunion event allowed former players to reconnect and honor their coach's legacy of developing talented golfers.

The details

The reunion brought together members of the Colquitt County High School golf teams that competed from 1995 to 2017 under the guidance of coach Donald Dale. During his 22-year tenure, the Packer and Lady Packer golf teams achieved numerous tournament wins and individual accolades at the regional and state levels.

  • The reunion was held last Saturday, March 25, 2026, at Sunset Country Club.

The players

Donald Dale

The retired golf coach of the Colquitt County High School Packer and Lady Packer golf teams from 1995 to 2017.

Jonathan Bridges

A former player on the Colquitt County High School golf teams who attended the reunion.

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What they’re saying

“He really taught us a lot.”

— Jonathan Bridges, Former Colquitt County High School Golfer

The takeaway

The Colquitt County High School golf programs built a strong legacy of success over more than two decades, developing talented student-athletes and fostering a sense of community pride. This reunion event allowed former players to reconnect and honor their coach's lasting impact on the program.