Three Time Green Coater Carson Bain on the April 20, 1994 cover of Greensboro's Triad Style.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Carson Bain on the Cover of Triad Style
Three Time Green Coater Carson Bain on the April 20, 1994 cover of Greensboro's Triad Style.
Celebration of Carson Bain
O God, who gave us birth, You are ever more ready to hear than we are to pray. You know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking. Hear now our acts of praise that we offer for the life of Carson Bain.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sam and Carson fishing again
Carson loved fishing, golf, and people. One of his closest friends was Sam Snead. They teamed up many times to win the GGO fishing tournament. He is one of only two people to earn three green coats in the Green Coat Club associated with the Greater Greensboro Open.
Murray Carson Bain
Murray Carson Bain, 3800 Madison Avenue, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, August 30, 2010 in the Christ United Methodist Church Sanctuary. A service of internment follows the church service. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Guilford Chapel of Forbis and Dick at 5926 W. Friendly Avenue from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
He is survived by his wife Fanny Bain; former wife Susie W Bain, (Austin, TX), daughters Mrs. Betty Osborn and husband Bud, (Kent, WA), Mrs. Debby McCray, (Austin, TX), son Robert C. Bain and wife Vicki, (Greensboro, NC), step-daughters Sara Kotseos and husband Robert, (Hudson, Ohio), Ashlyn Perkins and husband Tim, (Maple Meadow, WV), grandchildren Tani Jorgensen and husband Jack, (Seattle, WA), Molly Morton, (Lions, CO), Jessica Lee and husband William, (Seattle, WA), Kendall Dunlap and husband Andrew, (Tega Cay, SC), Robert C, Bain, Jr. and wife Sarah, (Greensboro, NC), Joanna, Kyle, and William McCray, (Austin, TX), step-grandchildren April Lattig and husband David, (Tega Cay, SC), Holli, Jennifer, and Taylor Perkins, Grayson and Chandler Kotseos, great grandchildren Kyla, DJ, Asher, Owen, Carson, and Max, sister Mazie Bullard, (Greensboro, NC), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in the local area.
Among the many associations where Carson Bain served, the Greensboro Jaycees was where he got his start in public life. He was GGO General Chairman in 1950, Jaycee President in 1951, and Honorary Chairman of the GGO in 1959. He is a former President of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners , a member of the Greensboro City Council, Guilford County School Board Chairman, and served as Mayor of Greensboro from 1967 to 1969. He was very proud to have been a part of planning and building the Greensboro Coliseum. He brought hockey to Greensboro. The Greensboro Generals gave him the opportunity to yell “Rabbit Ears” at the Charlotte Checkers goalie on numerous occasions. He was the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor bestowed in NC. Carson served as an officer in the Army Medical Corp. where he met and married the former Susie Marie Winston now living in Austin, Texas.
He was born in Lexington, NC in 1917 and later moved to Greensboro in 1932. He graduated from Greensboro Senior (Grimsley) High School. He is the founding father of Bain Oil Company in Greensboro. He started his company by selling cooking oil door to door out of 5 gallon cans. He later bought a pickup truck to hold and haul the cans. When he had saved sufficient funds, he purchased one of the first pump trucks in the area and began selling fuel oil to homes in Greensboro.
His affiliation with the YMCA began as a young boy. When he was a little older, he would give young boys movie money if they could recite verses from the Bible. The YMCA always held a special place in his heart. He is a life member of the YMCA. Carson served on the Board of Directors of both Bennett College and NC A&T University. He was also President of Piedmont Associated Industries.
He loved fishing, golf, and people. One of his closest friends was Sam Snead. They teamed up many times to win the GGO fishing tournament. He was a member of Starmount Forest Country Club and the Greensboro Rotary Club. He was a 60 year member of Greensboro Lodge 76 AF & AM and is also a 32 Degree Member of the Greensboro Scottish Rite Valley. He is one of only two people to earn three green coats in the Green Coat Club associated with the GGO.
He married Fanny in 1987. The family wishes to publically thank Fanny Bain for her tireless efforts in her role as primary caregiver for Carson Bain in his fight against Alzheimer’s disease. With her 24/7 love and devotion, he was able to live at home for the 13 years he struggled with the disease.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 122 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-2818, or to the Carson Bain Memorial Scholarship at the YMCA, 620 Green Valley Road, Suite 210, Greensboro, NC 27408.
Online condolences may be sent to forbisanddick.com.
He is survived by his wife Fanny Bain; former wife Susie W Bain, (Austin, TX), daughters Mrs. Betty Osborn and husband Bud, (Kent, WA), Mrs. Debby McCray, (Austin, TX), son Robert C. Bain and wife Vicki, (Greensboro, NC), step-daughters Sara Kotseos and husband Robert, (Hudson, Ohio), Ashlyn Perkins and husband Tim, (Maple Meadow, WV), grandchildren Tani Jorgensen and husband Jack, (Seattle, WA), Molly Morton, (Lions, CO), Jessica Lee and husband William, (Seattle, WA), Kendall Dunlap and husband Andrew, (Tega Cay, SC), Robert C, Bain, Jr. and wife Sarah, (Greensboro, NC), Joanna, Kyle, and William McCray, (Austin, TX), step-grandchildren April Lattig and husband David, (Tega Cay, SC), Holli, Jennifer, and Taylor Perkins, Grayson and Chandler Kotseos, great grandchildren Kyla, DJ, Asher, Owen, Carson, and Max, sister Mazie Bullard, (Greensboro, NC), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in the local area.
Among the many associations where Carson Bain served, the Greensboro Jaycees was where he got his start in public life. He was GGO General Chairman in 1950, Jaycee President in 1951, and Honorary Chairman of the GGO in 1959. He is a former President of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners , a member of the Greensboro City Council, Guilford County School Board Chairman, and served as Mayor of Greensboro from 1967 to 1969. He was very proud to have been a part of planning and building the Greensboro Coliseum. He brought hockey to Greensboro. The Greensboro Generals gave him the opportunity to yell “Rabbit Ears” at the Charlotte Checkers goalie on numerous occasions. He was the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor bestowed in NC. Carson served as an officer in the Army Medical Corp. where he met and married the former Susie Marie Winston now living in Austin, Texas.
He was born in Lexington, NC in 1917 and later moved to Greensboro in 1932. He graduated from Greensboro Senior (Grimsley) High School. He is the founding father of Bain Oil Company in Greensboro. He started his company by selling cooking oil door to door out of 5 gallon cans. He later bought a pickup truck to hold and haul the cans. When he had saved sufficient funds, he purchased one of the first pump trucks in the area and began selling fuel oil to homes in Greensboro.
His affiliation with the YMCA began as a young boy. When he was a little older, he would give young boys movie money if they could recite verses from the Bible. The YMCA always held a special place in his heart. He is a life member of the YMCA. Carson served on the Board of Directors of both Bennett College and NC A&T University. He was also President of Piedmont Associated Industries.
He loved fishing, golf, and people. One of his closest friends was Sam Snead. They teamed up many times to win the GGO fishing tournament. He was a member of Starmount Forest Country Club and the Greensboro Rotary Club. He was a 60 year member of Greensboro Lodge 76 AF & AM and is also a 32 Degree Member of the Greensboro Scottish Rite Valley. He is one of only two people to earn three green coats in the Green Coat Club associated with the GGO.
He married Fanny in 1987. The family wishes to publically thank Fanny Bain for her tireless efforts in her role as primary caregiver for Carson Bain in his fight against Alzheimer’s disease. With her 24/7 love and devotion, he was able to live at home for the 13 years he struggled with the disease.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 122 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-2818, or to the Carson Bain Memorial Scholarship at the YMCA, 620 Green Valley Road, Suite 210, Greensboro, NC 27408.
Online condolences may be sent to forbisanddick.com.
Green Coat Golf Tournament Postponed
Green Coat Club, Old Timers, Jaycees, Foundation Board, Wyndham Championship Tournament Committee and Guests
It is with great respect for a Triple Green Coater that we are postponing the Green Coat/Old Timers Golf Tournament until October 25th. Earlier Randy Cobb sent the obituary for Carson Bain. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause.
Thank You
Bill Brady
It is with great respect for a Triple Green Coater that we are postponing the Green Coat/Old Timers Golf Tournament until October 25th. Earlier Randy Cobb sent the obituary for Carson Bain. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause.
Thank You
Bill Brady
Sunday, August 22, 2010
2010 Wyndham Championship Winner-Arjun Atwal
Arjun Atwal earns first PGA TOUR victory in his 120thcareer start at the age of 37 years, 5 months, 2 days He wil now be fully exempt for the remainder of 2010 and all of 2011 and 2012.
His victory is the 15th first-time winner in the 71-year history of the Wyndham Championship. Is the 14th first-time winner on TOUR this season an it is the fourth first-round leader to win the Wyndham Championship since 1976.
Atwal began the 2010 PGA TOUR season playing on a Minor Medical Exemption out of the Qualifying Tournament/Nationwide Tour category. He had eight events in which he had to earn $586,007 to gain status for the remainder of the season. His eighth start was the RBC Canadian Open, where he failed to earn the needed balance. Therefore, was not eligible to receive FedExCup points at the Wyndham Championship.
He is the first Monday Qualifier to win on TOUR since Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.
Is the first native of India to win on the PGA TOUR. Is also the first native of India to join the PGA TOUR (2004). His previous best TOUR finish was a P2 at the 2005BellSouth Classic where he lost in a five-man playoff to Phil Mickelson.
His victory is the 15th first-time winner in the 71-year history of the Wyndham Championship. Is the 14th first-time winner on TOUR this season an it is the fourth first-round leader to win the Wyndham Championship since 1976.
Atwal began the 2010 PGA TOUR season playing on a Minor Medical Exemption out of the Qualifying Tournament/Nationwide Tour category. He had eight events in which he had to earn $586,007 to gain status for the remainder of the season. His eighth start was the RBC Canadian Open, where he failed to earn the needed balance. Therefore, was not eligible to receive FedExCup points at the Wyndham Championship.
He is the first Monday Qualifier to win on TOUR since Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.
Is the first native of India to win on the PGA TOUR. Is also the first native of India to join the PGA TOUR (2004). His previous best TOUR finish was a P2 at the 2005BellSouth Classic where he lost in a five-man playoff to Phil Mickelson.
Best Head Cover Ever
The ggoblogger got hell ever time I pulled out my Star Wars pad to make notes at this year's Wyndham Championship. It looks like Daniel Chopra would understand. Strong with The Force is he.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Clicks of Chicks
Clicks of Chicks-Back in the 1970's the Greensboro Jaycees Projector magazine would run photos of girls at the Greater Greensboro Open and they called this feature "Clicks of Chick". As you may know the ggoblogger is a fan of all things "Old School" so I'm bring it back.
Friday, August 20, 2010
FedEx Cup Standings
As the final event in the FedExCup Regular Season, the Wyndham Championship plays a vital role in the race to the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. The top 96 players in the FedExCup standings coming into the Wyndham Championship have locked in a spot at The Barclays for the first event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. This means that all the players ranked 97 or higher in the FedExCup standings are "on the bubble" and are fighting to get into the top 125.
With the FedExCup points reset coming after the BMW Championship (third event), it guarantees that all 30 players at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola will have a mathematical chance at winning the FedExCup. It also means that the top five players in the FedExCup points entering THE TOUR Championship will control their own destiny – if they win the TOUR Championship they will also win the FedExCup.
With the FedExCup points reset coming after the BMW Championship (third event), it guarantees that all 30 players at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola will have a mathematical chance at winning the FedExCup. It also means that the top five players in the FedExCup points entering THE TOUR Championship will control their own destiny – if they win the TOUR Championship they will also win the FedExCup.
Anna Cladakis
The ggoblogger with John Daly's girlfriend Anna Cladakis at the 2010 Wyndham Championship.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Jason Gore
Jason Gore, originally a sponsor invite, ultimately made his way into the field on his own under the past champion category. He opened with a 5-under 65.
Jason Gore has split his time in 2010 between the Nationwide Tour and PGA TOUR. His best finish on the PGA TOUR through nine starts this year is a T47. He has made 12 starts on the Nationwide Tour with a T27 at the Cox Classic being his best finish.
Brendan Gielow hits hole-in-one
Former Wake Forest All-American Brendan Gielow--who is making his PGA TOUR debut after receiving a sponsor's exemption--hit a hole in one on #3 at Sedgefield in the Wyndham Championship . Watch the video on YouTube courtesy of Tim Baier, News 14 Carolinas.
Jason Gore, originally a sponsor invite, ultimately made his way into the field on his own under the past champion category. He opened with a 5-under 65.
Wake Forrest grad Brendan Gielow aced the 164-yard, par-three sixth hole with a six-iron in round one in his PGA TOUR debut. Gielow, a member of the 2009 Walker Cup team, earned 2010’s Byron Nelson Award. The award, bestowed by the Golf Coaches association of America, annually recognizes a college student who exemplifies strong academics amidst a golf career, coupled with integrity.
"Pink Out" the Wyndham Championship
Drew Weaver is working to “Pink Out” the Wyndham Championship for Friday’s second round of the Wyndham Championship.
Last December, Weaver’s mother, Cathy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had two surgeries and has now completed her treatments. To raise awareness of breast cancer, Weaver is encouraging PGA TOUR golfers and fans alike to wear a pink shirt to tomorrow’s second round of the Wyndham Championship.
“Thankfully, my mother has come through her treatments, and she’s doing well,” Weaver said. “But I still want to raise awareness, and I hope a lot of people will wear pink shirts to the tournament tomorrow.”
“I was just really honored that Drew wanted to do this,” Cathy Weaver said. “Drew's kind of quiet about stuff like this, but this was his idea. For him to do something like this is just wonderful, and he’s been extremely supportive.”
To assist Weaver in his “Pink Out” plan, the Wyndham Championship will provide pink ribbons for tournament volunteers, staff, players and anyone else who would like to wear one.
Key to Wyn Sweepstakes
(Anna Kate and Eric are just a couple of the good looking people on hand at the Wyndham Championship's "Key to Wyn" promotion.)
Guests visiting the course August 19 through August 22 will receive a key card – their opportunity to participate in the Wyndham Worldwide Key to Wyn contest and possibly win one of several prizes. They will also be entered to win one of the daily grand prize sweepstakes.
To participate, fans must pick up a Key to Wyn key card at the general public bus drop-off or at the entrance to the Wyndham Worldwide expo center, located next to the Donald Ross Pavilion. While visiting the expo center fans can swipe their key in a door of their choice for a chance to win one of the preliminary prizes including an Apple I-PAD™, a Samsung® television, a Simmons® bed, a Tuscany wine set, gift cards and much more! Key to Wyn participants can also register for the daily grand prize featuring a Wyndham vacation at a Wyndham Hotel Group, Wyndham Exchange & Rentals or Wyndham Vacation Ownership property.
“Wyndham Worldwide is privileged to host the Wyndham Championship and it is only fitting that we provide a little more for our guests with the inclusion of the Wyndham expo center,” said Wyndham Worldwide Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen P. Holmes. “The expo area is designed to feel like a Wyndham lobby experience. Here, attendees can learn more about Wyndham Worldwide obtain information about the Championship and win great prizes –including an incredible Wyndham vacation.”
Wyndham Championship iPhone App
Now that cell phones are allowed on the grounds at the Wyndham Championship, fans now have a new way to keep track of PGA TOUR action at Sedgefield Country Club with the tournament’s new iPhone application.
With the new iPhone App, fans can keep track of player information, live scoring, hole maps and descriptions, tournament photos, parking information, a Twitter feed and a schedule of events while enjoying the Wyndham Championship. It was constructed through AppMakr, a PointAbout, Inc. creation.
The PGA TOUR already delivers live scoring, player information and other features on its own iPhone app. To download the new Wyndham Championship app, fans need only click on the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wyndham/id386857155?mt=8.
With the new iPhone App, fans can keep track of player information, live scoring, hole maps and descriptions, tournament photos, parking information, a Twitter feed and a schedule of events while enjoying the Wyndham Championship. It was constructed through AppMakr, a PointAbout, Inc. creation.
The PGA TOUR already delivers live scoring, player information and other features on its own iPhone app. To download the new Wyndham Championship app, fans need only click on the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wyndham/id386857155?mt=8.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Trevor Immelman
2008 Masters winner Trevor Immelman played in the Wyndham Championship New Breed Logistics Pro Am on Wednesday August 18, 2010.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Brendan Gielow
Former Wake Forest University Player Brendan Gielow had a standout college career. Earlier this year, he became the first Wake Forest player to win the Byron Nelson Award by the Golf Coach’s Association of America. He made his first Nationwide Tour start last week and is making his first PGA TOUR start this week at the Wyndham Championship. He played for the United States in last year’s Walker Cup matches.
Tom Pernice, Jr. at the Wyndham Championship
Tom Pernice, Jr. stops between holes 7 and 8 to pose for a couple of photos with young golf fan Stephen Calcutt during the Tuesday practice round.
Charlie Short at the Wyndham Championship
The ggoblogger had the good future of sitting next to young Charlie Short at Tuesday practice round at this year's Wyndham Championship. Charlie spent the better part of an hour explaining the secrets of getting great autographs, high school soccer and the importance of a good night's sleep. He was a very kind and polite young man that didn't stop to take a breath the entire time he was talking to the ggoblogger. I just kept thinking this kid should replace Johnny Miller.
Mike Weir-Nice Guy
This isn't the best photo the ggoblogger has taken at this year's Wyndham Championship, but I think it's pretty cool. Here we see Masters Champion Mike Weir waiting for a fan to explain to his bubby how to take a picture with his phone. Come on! Don't keep this guy waiting. Weir was a good sport about it.
Wyndham Championship Youth Golf Clinic
The 2010 Wyndham Championship Youth Golf Clinic was held on August 17 at Gillespie Golf Course at the First Tee Practice area. The First Tee of the Triad teaches life skills along with golf skills to children, ages 8-18. PGA TOUR pros Drew Weaver and Brendan Gielow were on hand to give a quick lesson to the crowd.
Wyndham extends sponsorship through 2012
“We are thrilled to extend our commitment to this historic tournament and to continue our partnership with the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and PGA TOUR,” said Stephen P. Holmes, Wyndham Worldwide chairman and chief executive officer. “We’re particularly pleased to continue our extremely rewarding relationship with Victory Junction as the official charity of the Wyndham Championship. As committed as we are to serving our guests, we’re equally committed to supporting the communities in which we live, work and play.”
“We look forward to another great week at Sedgefield Country Club,” Holmes said. “The Wyndham Championship is positioned at a pivotal point on the schedule, providing players with a final opportunity to qualify for the Playoffs. This week, we have nearly all players ranked 110 through 150 in points, while several of the top 30 points leaders are playing with a chance to improve their seeding.”
The Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation have announced a two-year title sponsorship extension for the Wyndham Championship, through 2012.
Wyndham Worldwide’s original four-year agreement was through this week’s tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. The first year of Wyndham Worldwide’s title sponsorship coincided with the debut of the FedExCup in 2007. The Wyndham Championship has played a pivotal role in the FedExCup as the final tournament of the Regular Season, determining the final seedings for the PGA TOUR Playoffs.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Scenes from the 2010 Wyndham Championship
Harold and Ruthie McLeod are just two of the hundreds of volunteers working at this year's Wyndham Championship. They are helping out in the Information Booth this year.
Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am
The Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am presented by TCDi was held at Sedgefield Country Club on August 16, 2010.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
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