Local Boy Makes Good!

Local Atlanta paddle phenom Graham McNerney, pictured here in between last year's #2 nationally ranked team of Lennart Jonason (l) & Juan Arraya (r), competed with his Dad Rick McNerney at the Patterson Open in Fairfield, CT this past weekend.  Though they lost the match 6-3, 6-2, it was a heck of a battle according to the victors, and a total shock / surprise that an unseeded, unheard of team from Atlanta could show so well.

Said Rick, a long time competitive player himself, of his son's performance "it was amazing to watch Graham in action...Graham played all summer long, and this will be his 4th season playing having gotten his start in the PPL...The sport's been a life changer of sorts for Graham, who plays constantly, commutes back from UGA for matches, and has watched every instructional video out there...I couldn't be more proud of his passion and talent".

We think the future's bright for Graham on the National stage with a whole series of tournaments and partners lined up for this season.