"Randy,
Have you ever heard of the ggo referred to as the "beer can opener" or "beer top open"?
Britt Whitmire"
That's "Pop Top Open" thank you. Yes it's true. During the 1970's and early 1980's players and fans of the PGA TOUR often referred the the tournament in Greensboro as the Pop Top Open. The ggoblogger has even heard stories told by Green Coaters on recruiting trips handing out beers to the golfers as they completed their practice rounds.
The GGO has itself to blame. The 17th green was famous for its beer stands and rowdy crowds in the bleachers. Don't forget the Foster Brooks was a headliner for many of the parties hosted by the Greater Greensboro Open. One of the tournament's most successful promotions involved the commemorative whiskey decanters sold from 1972 until 1981.
The bleachers are back by the way as Mark Brazil and crew want to recapture a little bit of that excitement.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
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Thanking ye for the quick response...although, I believe the Foster Brooks act was just that...an act. Favorite Foster Brooks joke:
A woman walks into her house and finds her husband pointing a gun at his head. She starts laughing hysterically. He tells her, "Don't laugh! You're next".
Never gets old.
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