Buford Topgolf Showdown Brings Community Bankers Together for Advocacy & Networking

May 2026 Top Golf Showdown

CBA hosted the 2026 Topgolf Showdown last week at Topgolf in Buford, bringing together a nice turnout from community bankers and industry partners.

The event supported CBA’s advocacy initiatives and offered attendees an afternoon of golf, networking, food, fun, and prizes. During the event, Lori Godfrey, CBA’s COO, Government and Regulatory Relations, provided a brief update on the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session and key issues impacting Georgia’s community banks.

Thank you to our event sponsors and everyone who participated in support of CBA’s advocacy efforts.

Congratulations to the winners!

1^st Place Team

• Michael Gordon, Mauldin & Jenkins
• Andrew, Heil, Mauldin & Jenkins
• Keith Davis, Exchange Bank
• Carson Fried, Guest Exchange Bank
• Guest, Exchange Bank

2nd Place Team

• Brian Bazemore, The Citizens Bank of Cochran
• Alex Jernigan, SHAZAM
• Kelli Landry, SHAZAM
• Tim Souther, Capital Partners CDC
• John Freeman, First Citizens Bank

And for Fun:

• “Most Likely to Take Up Bowling” Award went to Isobel Bratescu, Eclipse Brand Builders.

We look forward to the next Topgolf Showdown, scheduled for November 10th in Atlanta.