Thursday, April 30, 2009

What's on ebay? 1973 GGO Decanter


"RARE GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN 1973 DECANTER 14" TALL
Item number: 250414019796
For sale ---- Super Rare Golf Decanter from 1973 "The Greater Greensboro Open" This is a big one measuring approx.14" Tall and approx.7" Wide at the base.Really nice piece and in Very Good condition except for the dried cork that has broken off and is still inside opening.Believe it can be easily replaced,no problem.This would make an excellent addition to Decanter collection or to Golf memorabilia collection.It still has original Ezra Brooks 12 year old Bourbon Whiskey sticker on front and tax sticker on back(please see pictures).Super nice and colorful piece."

What's on ebay? GGO Buttons

What's on ebay? Putter


Bettinardi Greater Greensboro Open Commemorative 1/40
Item number: 290313615096

"Up for auction is this new and unused Robert J. Bettinardi MC-10 putter with head cover. It is a 1/40 prototype made to commemorate Jesper Parnevik's win at the Greater Greensboro Open in 1999. This was Bettinardi's first PGA victory. The model is called 99 Putts, as that is how many Jesper used to earn his victory. The putter is 35 inches in length and has not been altered in any way. The grip is still in the factory plastic. Written on the sole is as follows... 1st Victory April 22-25 1999, 99 Putts, Milled By R.J. Bettinardi, G.G.O. There is also a great caricature of Jesper on the sole smoking his victory cigar on the 18th green. Please, contact me with any questions but do not ask me to ship outside the continental U.S. I will only ship to the lower 48. **The last photo (of the sole) makes the paintfill look like it is coming out. Let me assure you the sole is perfect.**"

(Parnevik won the 1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.)

What's on ebay? Green Coat for Sale


1964 -Greater Greensboro Open- PGA Golf Green Jacket
Item number: 230339179977


"This is a Great, Rare, Vintage "1964 Greater Greensboro Open" PGA Golf Tour event green jacket/sportcoat/blazer. This wonderful Old piece has a Great, Vintage design, is marked "Robert Rollins Blazers" inside, an Original, 1960's example and would be a wonderful addition to any collection. This has no marked Size, but measures approx. 23" from armpit to armpit and 35" from top to bottom, approx. a Size 44. This appears to be in Excellent, Crisp, Clean condition, and displays MUCH better than the picture shows."

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Frank Cavadi has a Child


"We have great news about Old Timer Frank Cavadi:
Here is little Baby Frank and proud (if a little harried) father.... beautiful little fellow, born Sunday. 9 lbs 1.3 oz, 21 1/2 inches long. Mother (Michelle) and son are both doing fine."

Note from Bobby Bain

"Last year, the Carson Bain Memory Walk Team raised over $10,000 at the 2008 Greensboro Memory Walk. With your help, we came in first place based on our $10,000 total. Thanks for helping. This year, the Greensboro Memory Walk will be held at Center City Park at 9:00 am on May 30, 2009. I know the economy is awful, but the fight against Alzheimer’s must continue. Dad is still at home and being ably cared for by Fanny. He is having a little more difficulty getting around this year, and we have installed an electric driven chair system to help him up the stairs. Loss of motor skills unfortunately is part of this terrible disease. Please help me fight Alzheimer’s Disease again this year by supporting Dad’s team. Contributions can be mailed to:
Alzheimer’s Association
PO Box 7383
Greensboro, NC 27417

If you wish to make a contribution on line with a credit card, please visit our web site at Follow This Link . This site also contains some very valuable information about Alzheimer’s. I am the incoming President of the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our chapter represents the 49 western counties of NC from Burlington to the mountains. If you have any questions about Alzheimer’s Disease or need help with a loved one or friend, please don’t hesitate to call me."
Thanks for helping,
Bobby Bain

Bobby.bain@bainonline.com

336-299-0531

Monday, April 27, 2009

What's on ebay? GGO Lithograph


"GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF LITHO BY ARTHUR SARNOFF
Item number: 110381923648
FRAMED LITHOGRAPH OF AN ORGINAL OIL PAINTING BY ARTHUR SARNOFF COMMISSIONED FOR THE GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT.
MEASURES ABOUT 21 X 15 INCHES."

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

What's on ebay? 1966 Golf World


"4-8-1966 Golf World: DOUG SANDERS Wins GREENSBORO OPEN
Item number: 310136331035

Here is the April 8, 1966 Golf World with a great cover photo of Doug Sanders. Mr. Sanders had just won the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield CC (defeating Tom Weiskopf in a play-off) and this issue has a fine account of the event. The 30-page magazine also has reports on the LPGA Venice Open (where the great Mickey Wright won by 7-shots), the Coral Gables-University of Miami Invitational (where Bob Murphy won individual honors in helping lead the University of Florida to the team title), an article on Lost Tree Village, a piece with comments critical of the invitation process at The Masters, plus much more. This copy shows signs of general age wear but is an attractive example of this 43-year old periodical, rare in its lack of an address label."

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Wyndham Championship's 70th Year Promotions

The 70th annual Wyndham Championship, Aug. 17-23 at Sedgefield Country Club, four months away. Here are a couple of updates about this year's event.

17th Green Party Deck
When fans get to the par-four 17th hole at Sedgefield, the area behind the green will be very different. The 17th hole is the last of three that make up the “Sweet Spot” at Sedgefield. In addition to the luxury suites and premium grandstands at the 17th green, the tournament is adding a party deck - a massive, open-air hospitality venue. The party deck credential is an affordable hospitality pass that includes tournament admission, lunch, snacks, Coca-Cola products, beer and wine. Daily tickets are $150, and a weekly pass is $500. Both can be purchased at www.wyndhamchampionship.com.

70th Year, $70 Weekly Badge
The Wyndham Championship is doing its part to keep the Piedmont Triad’s only major-league professional sports event affordable in a difficult economy. In a tribute to the 70th Wyndham Championship, weekly badges are just $70 this year. the weekly badges provide access to the tournament grounds Tuesday through Sunday. Individual ticket prices remain $25 per day, and children 15 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets for the Tuesday practice round and Wednesday’s Lincoln Financial Pro-Am are just $10. New this year, Monday of tournament week is Sedgefield Members Day; the Monday pro-am is not open to the general public. All tickets are now available for purchase at www.wyndhamchampionship.com.

Premium Grandstands
Grandstands are basically large bleachers unless you’re at the Wyndham Championship where fans can now watch the tournament from the Premium Grandstands at the 15th and 17th holes at Sedgefield Country Club. The Wyndham Championship is introducing this new concept in 2009 to provide the every-day patron access to a prime-viewing location in the “Sweet Spot” with convenient access to concessions so they can purchase refreshments without leaving the grandstands. Fans can access the premium grandstands with a daily grounds ticket or a weekly grounds badge. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase on the back side of the grandstands so there’s no walking to the closest concessions stand. Premium Grandstands will be located on the golfer’s right of the 17th hole and on the golfer’s left of the 15th hole. The “Sweet Spot” is the area of holes 15, 16 and 17.

New Wyndham Website Launched
The new Wyndhamchampionship.com has been launched. The new site includes interactive features, multimedia presentations and opportunities for more fan interaction. The navigation bar moves to the top of the home page and replaces the familiar buttons that were on the left hand side of the page. A list of options drops down after the user clicks on a button on the navigation bar. The updated website offers information on tickets, sponsorships, pro-ams, parking and other general tournament information. As the tournament approaches, the website will feature blogs about tournament preparations and blogs about the event during tournament week.

(It's about time someone started a blog about this tournament.)

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Wyndham Championship is Now on Facebook and Twitter

The Wyndham Championship is now on Facebook and is using Twitter.
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Saturday, April 04, 2009

What's on ebay? 1974 GGO Decanter


Vintage 1974 Greater Greensboro Open GGO Decanter Item number: 140311573634

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

What's on ebay? 1972 GGO Decanter


Vintage 1972 Greater Greensboro Open GGO Decanter Item number: 140311573361