Monday, July 29, 2019

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Jordan Spieth to Play Wyndham Championship

Three-time Major winner and 2015 FedExCup champion Jordan Spieth will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Spieth won the Masters tournament, the U.S. Open Championship and the FedExCup championship in 2015 followed by the Open Championship in 2017. The 11-time PGA TOUR winner is 69th in the FedExCup point standings and 37th in the Official World Golf Rankings. His best finishes this season are tied for third at the PGA Championship, tied for seventh at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide and tied for eighth at the Charles Schwab Challenge. A native of Dallas, he will make his second Wyndham Championship appearance. When he last played here in 2013, he battled Patrick Reed in a two-hole playoff making a long par putt on the first playoff hole to force a second. After hitting his approach to 11 feet on the second playoff hole, Reed hit an incredible shot from the trees to the right of the 10th hole to seven feet below the hole and rolled in the tournament-winning putt relegating Spieth to a runner-up finish. He played in the Ryder Cup in 2014, ’16 and ’18 and the Presidents Cup in 2013, ’15 and ’17. During his junior golf career, Spieth played the AJGA Wyndham Invitational presented by BB&T in 2008 and ’09 finishing tied for sixth and fourth, respectively. He started the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation in 2014 as a platform to lend time, awareness and financial assistance to special-needs children, military families, junior golf and pediatric cancer. “Having a three-time Major winner in Jordan Spieth in the Wyndham Championship field is a big deal,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “We’re looking forward to having Jordan back at Sedgefield for the first time since he was in the playoff in 2013. He’s had a lot of success at Sedgefield, and I know our fans will be excited to see him play the Wyndham. In his two AJGA events, he finished fourth and sixth, and he finished second in his only PGA TOUR event here so Jordan definitely knows his way around Sedgefield. For me, this is a big one."

Friday, July 26, 2019

Hideki Matsuyama to Play Wyndham

International Superstar Hideki Matsuyama will play next week’s Wyndham Championship. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Matsuyama is 29th in the current FedExCup point standings and 32nd in the Official World Golf Rankings. He will make his sixth Wyndham Championship appearance next week; he finished tied for third in 2016 and tied for 11th last year. Matsuyama is a five-time PGA TOUR winner with eight international victories to his credit; earlier this season, he finished tied for third at the Famers Insurance Open, tied for ninth at the Genesis Open, tied for eighth at the PLAYERS Championship, sixth at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide and tied for seventh at the 3M Open. He is a native and resident of Japan.

What's on eBay? 1971 Greater Greensboro Open Press Photo of Golfer Rod Funseth

1971 Press Photo Golfer Rod Funseth at Greater Greensboro Open Tournament This is an original press photo. Funseth, Rod (golf). Greensboro, North Carolina: Rod Funseth of San Jose, California, reflects happiness as he talks about his third round in the Greater Greensboro Open Golf tourney. Funseth fired a third round 65 to lead the tourney at 204, 9 under par. Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-03-1971.

Good Vibes Live Block Party

Join us for The Good Vibes Live Block Party to kick off the Wyndham Championship! This free, family-friendly celebration will feature live music by Weekend Excursion, a craft beer garden, local food trucks, and Lee and Wrangler merchandise available for purchase.

What's on eBay? 1966 Greater Greensboro Open Pairings with Arnold Palmer Autograph

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Padraig Harrington to play Wyndham

Three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. Harrington is a three-time Major winner taking the Open Championship twice and the PGA Championship once. He is a six-time PGA TOUR winner with 20 international wins to his credit. The Irish star played in the Ryder Cup six times, the World Cup 11 times, the Dunhill Cup five times and the Seve Trophy four times in addition to the Summer Olympic games in 2016. A native and resident of Dublin, Ireland, he made five previous Wyndham Championship appearances with his best showing coming in 2011 when he finished tied for 47th. Harrington finished tied for 12th at the AT&T Byron Nelson – his best finish in just nine PGA TOUR starts this season.

1986 Greater Greensboro Open Program

1986 Greater Greensboro Open Gold Medals

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Harold Varner III to Play Wyndham

East Carolina University alumnus Harold Varner III will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Varner is a huge fan favorite making his fourth Wyndham Championship appearance; his best finish here came in 2017 when he tied for 10th and qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs. The East Carolina University alumnus is 92nd in the current FedExCup point standings and 180th in the Official World Golf Rankings. His best finishes this season are tied for sixth at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, tied for 10th at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and tied for 14th at the Safeway Open. An alumnus of The First Tee, he won the Walmart First Tee Open in 2007 as a First Tee player when teamed with PGA TOUR Champions pro, Morris Hatalsky.
Blair O'Neal with Harold Varner III at the 2017 Wyndham Championship Wednesday Pro-Am

2019 Wyndham Championship Free Tickets for Teachers, First Responders and Active, Reserve and Veterans

The Wyndham Championship is offering free admission to three groups of people that deserve our thanks on a daily basis. Teachers, first responders and active, reserve and veteran members of the military will once again receive complimentary Wyndham Championship admission in appreciation of what they do for our community. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Mobipaid and the Weaver Foundation, teachers representing Piedmont Triad-area kindergarten through high school institutions and one guest will receive free admission to the Wyndham Championship Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 4. Teachers need only show a current school identification card to receive complimentary admission for themselves and a guest. The Carroll Companies and Bee Safe Storage and Wine Cellars make it possible for Piedmont Triad first responders, including law enforcement, fire and Emergency Medical Technicians, to be admitted to the tournament free of charge with one guest by showing a current identification card Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 4. Active duty, reserve, National Guard service members and veterans will receive free admission for themselves and one guest every day of tournament week courtesy of Wyndham Rewards and BB&T. Prior to attending the tournament, members of the military wishing to receive free tournament admission and access to the Patriot’s Outpost presented by Wyndham Rewards must pre-register here: https://birdiesforthebrave2.sheerid.com/wyndham-2019/ A hallmark of the Wyndham Championship’s fan-friendly efforts is complimentary admission for kids ages 15 and under when accompanied by a paid adult, one free child per paid adult. New this year, Harris Teeter is underwriting that complimentary admission and giving free hats to the first 500 kids who arrive at the Wyndham Championship’s main entrance Thursday through Sunday. In addition, fans can also buy one “good-any-day” tournament ticket and get one free at all Piedmont Triad Harris Teeter locations through Sunday, Aug. 4 while supplies last.

1980 Greater Greensboro Open Decanter Ad

1980 Greater Greensboro Open Program

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Zach Johnson to Play Wyndham Championship

Two-time Major winner Zach Johnson will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Johnson, a 12-time PGA TOUR winner, won the Masters in 2007 and the Open Championship in 2015. He has three previous Wyndham Championship appearances but has not played the Wyndham since 2013 when he finished tied for fifth. The Iowa native played in the Ryder Cup in 2006, ’10, ’12, ’14 and ’16. He played the Presidents Cup in 2007, ’09, ’13 and ’15. His best finishes this season are tied for seventh at the RSM Classic, tied for 16th at the RBC Heritage and tied for 24th at the Valspar Championship. He is 116th in the Official World Golf Rankings and 150th in the current FedExCup point standings.

Good Vibes Block Party

The Good Vibes Live Block Party, sponsored in partnership with the Wyndham Championship to celebrate the start of the PGA TOUR event, is set for Thursday, Aug. 1, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Washington Street between Greene and Elm Streets. The event will include live music, a beer garden and local food trucks. The family-friendly celebration, which is open to the public, will feature live music by local Greensboro band, Weekend Excursion; a beer garden featuring Little Brother Brewing and Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.; a variety of local food trucks; and Lee® and Wrangler ® merchandise available to purchase. “Much like we’re doing with Margaritaville at the Wyndham during the golf tournament, we want music to be a major part of the Wyndham Championship going forward,” Wyndham Championship tournament director Mark Brazil said. “We have a longstanding partnership with Lee and Wrangler, and we appreciate their leadership in making the Good Vibes Live Block Party a reality.”

Friday, July 19, 2019

Ernie Els to play 2019 Wyndham Championship

Ernie Els, a four-time Major winner and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. The 80th Wyndham Championship, which will determine the $10 Million Wyndham Rewards Top 10, is set for July 30-Aug. 4, 2019 at Sedgefield Country Club. A native of South Africa, he is a four-time major winner having won the U.S. Open in 1994 and ’97 and the Open Championship in 2002 and ’12. Els has 19 PGA TOUR wins and 47 international victories. He played in eight President’s Cup matches, nine Dunhill Cup matches and five World Cup matches. Els is a member of the 2011 World Golf Hall of Fame class. Els will make his ninth Wyndham Championship appearance which includes each of the last six tournaments; his best result here came in 1997 when he finished tied for seventh.

What's on eBay? 2004 CCG Program

Thursday, July 18, 2019

What's on eBay? 1976 GGO Program

"1976 Greater Greensboro Open Program This program represents the GGO golf tournament played in Greensboro, NC. It is now called the Wyndham Championship. It's had a lot of name changes but the tournament has never left Greensboro and it started in 1938. The program has all the stats, bios, ads, photos, and local info. like any program. The centerfold shows a layout of the course. Al Geiberger won the tournament in 1976. Some former winners up to 1976 were Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. There are two tickets for free pairing sheets at the front of the program (looks like two were used). The last page is an autograph page with the printed names of the celebrities that were supposed to be there (banquet, pro-am). Some of the names listed are Roy Clark, Evel Knievel, Don Knotts, and Jerry Lewis. Unfortunately, the previous owner did not get any autographs. The program is in fair conditon and the cover does show wear. From about the centerfold to the end of the program there are some creases and moisture wrinkles on the pages. There are no stains and none of the pages stick together."

What's on eBay? 1979 GGO Decanter

Reed to Play 2019 Wyndham Championship

The 2018 Masters champion and 2013 Wyndham Championship winner, Patrick Reed, will play the 2019 Wyndham Championship. July 30-Aug. 4, 2019 Reed joins FedExCup No. 8 Paul Casey, defending champion Brandt Snedeker, former champions Webb Simpson, Davis Love III and Si Woo Kim, Major winners Martin Kaymer and Danny Willett and young guns Matthew Wolff, Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland in the field. Reed captured his first PGA TOUR victory here in 2013 following an epic two-hole playoff with 2015 FedExCup champion Jordan Spieth. Reed is a six-time PGA TOUR winner including his Masters win in 2018. His best finishes this season are tied for fifth at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and tied for seventh at the World Golf Championships – HSBC Champions. He is 64th in the current FedExCup point standings and 25th in the Official World Golf Rankings.

What's on eBay? 1967 Greater Greensboro Open Program and Jaycee Projector

"1967 Greater Greensboro Open (GGO) Program and Jaycette Projector This program and Jaycees (civic organization and the main sponsor) special editon magazine represent the GGO (what locals called it then) golf tournament played in Greensboro, NC. It is now called the Wyndham Championship. The tournament has had a lot of name changes but it has never left Greensboro and it started in 1938. The program has all the stats, bios, ads, photos, and local info. like any program, plus, many interesting articles. Inside, Woody Durham, yes, the late voice of the UNC Tarheels, was a local t.v. channel sports director then, wrote a synopsis of every GGO played up to 1967. Bob Hope starred at the pre-tournament banquet (see pic). There is a foldout, layout of the course on the first page. George Archer won this 1967 tournament. Some former winners up to 1967 were Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. The program is packed and has 116 pages. Both items are in very good plus condition."

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

What's on eBay? 1971 GGO Program and Pairings

"1971 Greater Greensboro Open (GGO) Program and Pairings Sheet This program and pairings sheet represent the GGO (what locals called it then) golf tournament played in Greensboro, NC. It is now called the Wyndham Championship. It's had a lot of name changes but the tournament has never left Greensboro and it started in 1938. The program has all the stats, bios, ads, photos, and local info. like any program. The centerfold contains a layout of the course and descriptions of each hole. Gary Player won the tournament in 1970 and is featured on the cover in the green box. Other notables on the cover are Palmer, Trevino, Weiskopf, Rodriguez, and Billy Casper. Buddy Allin won this 1971 tournament. Some former winners up to 1971 were Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. This program is packed has 112 pages. It is in good conditon. There are some brown spots on the front and back. I don't know what the substance is. The pairings sheet is in good, handled condition and is unmarked. Some of the golfers shown in the 1971 sheet were: Ray Floyd, Lee Elder, Hale Irwin, Billy Casper, Tom Weiskopf, Lee trevino, and Dave Stockton."