Saturday, August 04, 2012

What's on ebay? 2007 Wyndham Championship Yardage Book

"The Book" was the official Yardage Book of the PGA Tour for over 33 years. George Lucas was a former caddy of Arnold Palmer, and has created yardage books since 1976 on the PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA, and Nationwide Tours. Each yardage book is created using the latest in technologies and is the most accurate information a golfer can have in a yardage book, and that is why "The Book" was the most sought after yardage book in the world for years.

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WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP OFFERS FREE ADMISSION BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

The Wyndham Championship will offer free admission before noon for the first three days of tournament week. The Monday Pro-Am, the Tuesday practice rounds and Wednesday’s New Breed Logistics Pro-Am, admission will be free of charge until Noon for the first 5,000 fans that arrive at Sedgefield Country Club each day. After Noon each day or after the first 5,000 people arrive, whichever comes first, $15 regular-priced tickets will be required for entry. And as always, children under the age of 15 are admitted free of charge with a paying adult. Regular ticket prices return for official tournament play Thursday through Sunday. “We are happy to invite the Piedmont Triad to join us at the Wyndham Championship,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “A lot of Piedmont Triad people are still struggling to make ends meet so we are inviting everyone to come to the tournament as our guests so that people have the opportunity to experience this great Piedmont Triad tradition and see some of the world’s best golfers. We appreciate the support our event enjoys throughout the region, and this is one way we can say ‘thank you.’”

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

What's on ebay? 1947 Sedgefield Inn Hotel Linen Postcard

"Greensboro North Carolina Postcard Sedgefield Inn Hotel Front View 1947 Linen"

Davis Love III at the 2003 CCG

Davis Love III, seen here playing out of a bunker at the 2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, is the 2012 Ryder Cup Captain. Love will play in the 2012 Wyndham Championship Love, who won the Piedmont Triad’s PGA TOUR event in 1992 and 2006, will be making his 18th appearance at the Wyndham; he finished tied for 12th last year. He is third on the tournament’s all-time earnings list with $1,416,456, and he ranks sixth in PGA TOUR career earnings with $41,868,857. The University of North Carolina alumnus has made eight cuts in 12 tournaments this year; he finished tied for third at the FedEx St. Jude Classic posting his highest finish this season. He has 20 PGA TOUR wins including the 1997 PGA Championship. “Anytime Davis Love III plays in our tournament, it is big news,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “He’s one of our all-time greatest champions, and being the Ryder Cup Captain is a major achievement in Davis’ career. We are honored that he chose to play the Wyndham during such a busy and important time.” Love has represented the United States of America on 19 different teams. He played on the Ryder Cup team six times, the President’s Cup team six times, the World Cup team five times, the Walker Cup team once and the Dunhill Cup team once.

2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro

Gene Shanks, Randy Harris, Dr. Jeremy Bray and James Latta share a moment at the 2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.