Friday, September 29, 2006
2006 Green Coat Reception
2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro General Chairman Judy Revels with 1990 Kmart Greater Greensboro Open General Chairman Keith Holliday and the lovely Kelly Eakes Harris.
2006 Green Coat Reception
The 2006 Green Coat Reception was held at Sedgfield Country Club on Friday, September 29th.
2006 Green Coat Reception
Guest to the 2006 Green Coat Club Reception were treated to a preview of this year's History Walk.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Byron Nelson 1912-2006
Nelson is seen here calling his home club to report his victory at the 1941 Greater Greensboro Open.
Greater Greensboro Open Champion Byron Nelson Dies at 94
Golf legend Byron Nelson died today. He was a two time champion of the Greater Greensboro Open winning the event in 1941 and 1945. He was 94 years old. The following are two great quotes.
"What Byron accomplished, that goes down as one of the great years in the history of our sport. ... DiMaggio's record, I see that being broken more than winning 11 in a row."
-- Tiger Woods
"I don't know very much. I know a little bit about golf. I know how to make a stew. And I know how to be a decent man."
-- Byron Nelson in 1997
"What Byron accomplished, that goes down as one of the great years in the history of our sport. ... DiMaggio's record, I see that being broken more than winning 11 in a row."
-- Tiger Woods
"I don't know very much. I know a little bit about golf. I know how to make a stew. And I know how to be a decent man."
-- Byron Nelson in 1997
To read a great article about Byron Nelson go to the following link:
Saturday, September 23, 2006
2006 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro Work Days
2006 Honorary General Chairman Michael W. Haley holds the fence while 2006 Assistant General Chairman Jim Lanik drives a post into the ground. 2006 Chrysler Classic General Chairman Geoff Cass is seen in the background. These three were just a few of the hard working Jaycees on Saturday's CCG Work Day.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Chrysler Classic Tickets on Sale
For ticket information contact the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro at (336) 379-1570.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
2006 Chrysler Classic Media Tent Set-Up
The Chrysler Classic of Greensboro is looking for a few volunteers to come out and help set up the Irwin Smallwood Media Center for this year's event. Willing, hard working volunteers with "strong backs" are asked to report to the tennis court area at Forest Oaks Country Club on Sat. Sept. 30th at 8:30am.
The ggoblogger was told that these hard workers would be rewarded with "all the sandwich fixins' you could ever need". So come on out and help set up this year's media tent. For more information contact (336) 379-1570.
The ggoblogger was told that these hard workers would be rewarded with "all the sandwich fixins' you could ever need". So come on out and help set up this year's media tent. For more information contact (336) 379-1570.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Team von der Lippe
Team von der Lippe came in around 11th in the 2006 Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. (The golfers are seen here a the CPI sponsored hole.)
2006 Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
Friends of this blog know Jay Horton. He and his teammates Mike King and Kasey McKeon came in second at the 2006 Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic sponsored by RBC Centura/RBC Dain Rauscher.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Oral History Interview with Carson Bain
Oral history interview with Carson Bain
Interview Date: June 30, 1977
"But I would say that the Jaycees have, more than any organization in the history of Greensboro, have done as much if not more to promote Greensboro, within the city as well as without, than any other one organization I know. Because they literally take hundreds—I know, at this sitting right now, Jaycees are, several of them, twenty or more, are in Seattle, Washington right now at a Jaycee convention, doing their best to tell the people of this nation what a great place Greensboro is.
And twice we've been honored as being the greatest Jaycee organization in the world. And I think we ought to, many, many of the young people—and it's formed, I guess, the leadership of this community, most of whom have served at one time or another in some capacity. And I could literally name fifty or more who have served as presidents of the Jaycees or in some capacity in the Jaycee movement who have developed the leadership that gives Greensboro its guidance that it now has."
This has been a segment of the Greensboro Public Library Oral History project. It was filmed on June 30, 1977, at the Greensboro Public Library.
This excerpt was taken from the following link. To read the entire interview go to:
http://library.uncg.edu/depts/archives/civrights/detail-iv.asp?iv=2
Interview Date: June 30, 1977
"But I would say that the Jaycees have, more than any organization in the history of Greensboro, have done as much if not more to promote Greensboro, within the city as well as without, than any other one organization I know. Because they literally take hundreds—I know, at this sitting right now, Jaycees are, several of them, twenty or more, are in Seattle, Washington right now at a Jaycee convention, doing their best to tell the people of this nation what a great place Greensboro is.
And twice we've been honored as being the greatest Jaycee organization in the world. And I think we ought to, many, many of the young people—and it's formed, I guess, the leadership of this community, most of whom have served at one time or another in some capacity. And I could literally name fifty or more who have served as presidents of the Jaycees or in some capacity in the Jaycee movement who have developed the leadership that gives Greensboro its guidance that it now has."
This has been a segment of the Greensboro Public Library Oral History project. It was filmed on June 30, 1977, at the Greensboro Public Library.
This excerpt was taken from the following link. To read the entire interview go to:
http://library.uncg.edu/depts/archives/civrights/detail-iv.asp?iv=2
Joseph McKinley Bryan,Sr.
"When it comes to giving, man must tip his hat to nature. She gives joy, beauty, and hope-and excludes no one." Joe Bryan
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Gate Comments on "GGO Going Regional"
The following excerpt was taken from a post entitled "Ramifications of GGO going Regional"
"One downside of the move to regionalism with the tournament, however, is the fact that charitable money generated from it will not longer be focused primarily with Greensboro charities.
As the tournament spreads its marketing and sponsorship efforts, groups outside our city and county will be given funds. Money which before would have been kept here in Greenboro."
To read the entire post go to the following link:
http://www.gatecity.blogspot.com/
"One downside of the move to regionalism with the tournament, however, is the fact that charitable money generated from it will not longer be focused primarily with Greensboro charities.
As the tournament spreads its marketing and sponsorship efforts, groups outside our city and county will be given funds. Money which before would have been kept here in Greenboro."
To read the entire post go to the following link:
http://www.gatecity.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
GGO Pro-Am Golf Balls
I received the following email a week or so ago asking if I knew anything about Greater Greensboro Open golf balls."I came across your blog site while searching for golf balls with the GGO logo. I grew up in Siler City and only began golfing seven years ago. I collect logo balls of courses that I’ve play, tournament that I’ve attended, and just a few special balls. I have a one from the Greater Greensboro Classic with the Chrysler emblem, but I was seeking one from before Kmart or Chrysler. Did they make any?
Thanks,
David Brigham"
I found this advertisement in the 1973 Greater Greensboro Open program from March 26, 1973.
Monday, September 11, 2006
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