Saturday, January 31, 2015

Knights of the Pop Top Open

When they’re loud in Greensboro, they are called obnoxious rednecks, in Phoenix they are spirited golf fans.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro

Happy 10th Anniversary GGO Blog

"Here are a few of the buttons we received at the GGO Collection Day the Greensboro Jaycees held on 8-14-04. This collection day was held to gather items from the community to donate to the Greensboro Historical Museum." (This is a copy of the first post on the Greater Greensboro Open Blog from Jan. 20, 2005.)

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

What's on eBay? 1970 Greater Greensboro Open Lee Trevino Bag Tag

"Up for auction is golf bag, suitcase or item tag Greater Greensboro Open 1970 Lee Trevino Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro NC. It measures 2 1/2 inches tall by 4 inches wide."

Chris Berman at the 2001 GGCC

Matt Doherty at the 2001 GGCC

North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, Matt Doherty, tees off at the 2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.

Charlie Sifford at the 2001 GGCC

Charlie Sifford held the first round lead during the 1961 Greater Greensboro Open. Sifford's appearance, made possible by the support of the Greensboro Jaycees, marked the first time a black man had ever been in the field of a PGA Tour event in the South. He is seen here at the 2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Lynn Swann at the 2001 GGCC

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swann at the 2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Pro-Am.

Friday, January 09, 2015

What's on eBay? A GGO Thing

A brief history of the commemorative decanters produced to promote the Greater Greensboro Open (Wyndham Championship) from 1972 until 1982. This book details the way in which the bottles were used to market the golf tournament during the 1970's and beyond. It includes dozens of photos and interviews that bring these collectible decanters to life. A GGO Thing also details the move from Sedgefield to Forest Oaks and back again as seen through the stories told by each decanter. A must read for any golf fan.

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

GGO Blog has more fans in Czech Republic (this month) than in United States

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What's on eBay? GREATER GREENSBORO CHRYSLER CLASSIC Pin