THE 2011 WORLD GOLFERS CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD IN SOUTH AFRICA
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Deutsche Bank Championship Is Here!
How sweet it is when all the pieces that make up New England’s premier PGA Tour event fall into place: an exclusive setting, a dramatic confrontation, a fight to the finish waged by 100 of the best players in the world and many local charities benefiting. — » Read More: Deutsche Bank Championship Is Here!
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Wednesday was a waste due to weather for the Waste Management Phoenix Open except for the Icy Birds Nest rocking with Ducks Soup and the Doobie Brothers. Thursday brought a stream of fans thirsty for competition and delays took the Wilson win to Monday. All that’s left is the cleanup and memories. Set to the tune of Both Sides Now, by Judy Collins, here is our ode to the loudest hole in golf, number 16, at the most fun PGA tourney anywhere: — » Read More: Waste Management Phoenix Open
Jimmy Hazen takes the 2010 Providence Open
PROVIDENCE: Jimmy Hazen’s charmed round began on the par three seventh hole. Coming off consecutive birdies Hazen hit a 6i that hopped, stopped, and spun into the cup. The ace gave him a one stroke lead over first round leader Jimmy Lytle. — » Read More: Jimmy Hazen takes the 2010 Providence Open
Day One of the Providence Open
myNEGM.com reports from day one of the 2010 Providence Open at Triggs Memorial. The full purse event attracted a talented field of professionals and top amateurs from around New England. — » Read More: Day One of the Providence Open
The Ryder Cup without Tiger
Jack Nicklaus, the best player ever, golf icon, etc. was quoted this week with the comment Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin needs a “brain scan” should Tiger Woods not be one of the top eight in the points qualifying list for the US team and Pavin does not make him a captain’s choice. — » Read More: The Ryder Cup without Tiger
NEPGA Kicks off New England Amateur Tour
The TPC Boston was the host site for the 2010 NEPGA Amateur Tour on Monday April 19th. The event was the first of 20 events to be held at some of the top private and public golf courses in New England and a great opportunity for players at all levels of the game to enjoy tournament play. If this first event is any indication of things to come then this will be a very successful program for the NEPGA. — » Read More: NEPGA Kicks off New England Amateur Tour
Tiger Conquers NB3 Challenge
Verona, N.Y. - Who do you call to bring in 750,000 charitable dollars for a one day skins game? If you are Notah Begay III, you call your college roommate who just happens to be the world's number one ranked player, Tiger Woods. Tiger, along with defending challenge champion, Camilo Villegas, former Masters champion, Mike Weir, and tournament host, Notah Begay III, a four time tour event winner, delighted the crowd. Young and old, both genders and all races enjoyed the intimate venue with just — » Read More: Tiger Conquers NB3 Challenge
Disaster down the stretch, leads to a playoff in the field
After two days of wet, miserable weather, golfers at Thorny Lea finally saw the sun. Course superintendent, Jim Mederos tried to make it tough on the remaining 57 golfers with difficult pin placements but with the 6" of rain in the last two days, golfers were able to throw darts at the soft greens knowing they would hold. Nobody knows that better than field player Tony Direnzo from DW Field who aced the par 3 9th hole. Direnzo sucked back a PW 12 feet past the hole that was playing 115 yards. — » Read More: Disaster down the stretch, leads to a playoff in the field
Mike Carbone Wins the 2009 RI Open
After round one of the RI Open at Newport National, Mike Carbone (Brewster, MA) stood at 6 - under par in a three-way tie for the lead. He played phenomenal all day as I had the opportunity to play with him witnessing up and downs from virtually anywhere along with spectacular shot making. During the round he said, “I know that I shouldn’t be going to the Red Sox game tonight, but the seats are great and I just love the Sox.” Apparently the combination of “Sweet Car — » Read More: Mike Carbone Wins the 2009 RI Open
