Wyndham Championship Offices Move Out of Jaycee Building

Effective May 31, 2011 the Wyndham Championship's new address will be:
416 Gallimore Dairy Road, Suite M
Greensboro, NC 27409
P: (336) 379-1570
F: (336) 379-0934

A GGO Thing

With the Wyndham Championship's return to Sedgefield many golf fans have pulled their old Sedgefield memorabilia out of storage and dusted it off. These cherished collectibles undoubtedly include a GGO decanter or two.

A GGO Thing:A Brief History of the Greater Greensboro Open Commemorative Decanters was written to answer some of the questions that may be asked by those that do not remember a time when the tournament was not held at Sedgefield. This volume begins with a brief history of how the Greater Greensboro Open began and then moves to a discussion of each of the eleven bottles produced to market the GGO.

Randy Harris,the ggoblogger, presents a brief history of the commemorative decanters produced to promote the Greater Greensboro Open from 1972 until 1982. This account 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 GGO Thing takes its name from the back of the very first decanter produced in 1972 that reads "In the Spring, It's the GGO Thing".

When asked why the GGO decanters remain so popular, the book's author Randy Harris had this to say. "The decanters have become a part of our shared past. They are more than souvenirs, they are a limited edition piece of our community's history."
A GGO Thing is currently available on Amazon.com.

2010 Wyndham Championship

Fredrik Jacobson at the 2010 Wyndham Championship.

Clicks of Chicks

What's on ebay? King Cotten Hotel Syrup Pitcher

"Here is an extremely rare 1926 bottom marked 3 ¾” tall by 5” wide (from the tip of the spout across to the opposite side of the handle) 8 oz. silver plate syrup pitcher with attached underplate made for the King Cotton Hotel that was located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Anything from this hotel is considered very rare, but this is an actual silver dining ware item from the hotel’s 1926 opening and is quite the rare offering. If you collect hotel silver or vintage Greensboro artifacts, you might want to consider this for your collection.
Historically, The King Cotton Hotel was opened in 1926 downtown Greensboro at South Davie and Market streets. The hotel was owned by the Griffin & Bland Hotel Company, with E.H. Spence as the hotel’s manager. The impressive 13-story 250 room hotel advertised as being “typical of all that is New and Modern in a Thriving City” – “Excellent Dining Room and Coffee Shop”.

When built, the hotel was the newest and most modern hotel, which rivaled in luxury and service to the larger 350 room O. Henry Hotel, as well as the smaller Clegg, Huffine, and Sedgefield Inn hotels. By 1928, the hotel also had opened its locally famous “Florentine Room”, where entertaining, reception, and social events were held. By 1945, the hotel was operating the Surf Room.

In the same era of 1926, the Hotel became one of the more popular places for conventions to be held in the Greensboro area, which had a population then of about 19,500 persons. The city also had a great amount of Southern Railroad operations – shops – foundries, machine shops, furniture stores, ice production, tobacco, canning factories, in addition to a considerable amount of cotton trade. Hence from the impact that cotton had on the community, the hotel was named in response to the term “King Cotton.”

During the era that this syrup pitcher was made and used, persons arriving in Greensboro to stay at the King Cotton would have primarily either the Southern Railway. The hotel was also located in just a few blocks of the large stately Southern Depot that was built a year later in 1927.

The King Cotton continued to be one of the Greensboro’s most important hotels throughout the 1950’s. However by the 1960’s, the hotel had fallen out of favor, as did so many other once grand intercity hotels, and was eventually closed. It was subsequently imploded in 1971 to make way for News & Record Building. It should also be noted that Greensboro also lost another one of its grand hotels in 1979, when the O’Henry was also demolished to make way for a parking garage.

Again, this syrup pitcher was part of the original order of silver plate for the hotel’s opening in 1926. This pitcher would have been used in the dining rooms, coffee shop, lounge, or for room service to serve syrup for pancakes, waffles, to hold chocolate, etc. from. It would have been used in connection with the King Cotton Hotel china and glassware for table service. It is the heavyweight type Steamship, Restaurant, and Railroad silverplate.

It was made by the International Silver Co., has the date of 1926, the catalog number of 05005, is marked 8 oz., and reads KING COTTON HOTEL – 1926” on the bottom. There is wear to the backstamp hallmark, but still can be read very well. The exterior has the usual light usage scratches, some minor indentations, some silver plate wear, and some pitting / light corrosion marks to the top well of the under plate. The handle is somewhat loose at the hinge, but still secured and functions well. The inside has some light silver plate wear to the bottom, but not bad. In my opinion, it would be well suited for actual functionality. etc. The syrup pitcher looks great with the finial – thumb latch on the top of the lid and its refined smooth lines that give it quite the art-deco appearance."

(The King Cotten Hotel was the birth place of the Greensboro Jaycees.)

What's on ebay? GGCC Toiletry Kit

"This is a beautiful black toiletry kit/bag. Looks and feels like leather, but it could be leather-like. The Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Logo is screened in gold on the outside. The inside has several mesh pockets to organize your toiletries. There is also a zippered pocket. Full around zip closure. Never been used."

What's on ebay? 1972, 1975, 1978 GGO Decanters

"3 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP DISPLAY DECANTERS
GREAT ADDITIONS OR START TO YOUR GOLF COLLECTION
THIS 3 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN DECANTER INCLUDES:
1972 GOLD & GREEN DECANTER W/ BROWN GGO CLUBFACE ON TOP
1975 YELLOW, GREEN & GOLD GGO GOLFER DECANTER
1978 2 COLOR GREEN, WHITE & BROWN GOLF SPIKE SHOE DECANTER
ALL DECANTERS ARE EMPTY & EXCELLENT CONDITION
1972 G.G.O. DECANTER HAS HALF CORK (OTHER HALF IS IN DECANTER)"

What's on ebay? KGGO Hot Golf Button

What's on ebay? Wyndham Championship Ashworth Vest

Mens Vest

"Made by Ashworth. Size is large. 100% cotton. EZ-Tech. Wyndham Championship logo on front. Navy blue in color

What's on ebay? 1987 GGO Program

"NORTH CAROLINA'S SPRING SPECTACULAR
THE GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN PROGRAM,
MARCH 30-APRIL 5, 1987 FOREST OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA"

What's on ebay? June 11, 1956 Sports Illustrated featuring Sam Snead

JUNE 11, 1956 - SAM SNEAD AT THE US OPEN - CAN HE WIN THE BIG ONE - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!

This original and historic magazine is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, the pages are clean with no writing or folds. The cover has good color, nice gloss, and the original subscription mailing label. Lots of really good pictures and stories from that year and of course - some great advertising that is fun to look at too. The staples are clean and rust free and the cover is tight on the spine and on the magazine. Spine is in fine shape and corners are in great shape too. The pages are complete with no pages missing and original inserts still attached. Back cover just as nice. (see actual photo). This is a very popular issue. Bid with confidence. As always your money refunded if your not 100% happy. See photo for details or email me with any questions!

What's on ebay? 1980 GGO Decanter

"IT IS OF A GOLF CART FROM THE GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN HAS 2 GOLF BAGS WITH CLUBS IN IT. IT STANDS 6'' TALL 8 1/2'' WIDE 4 '' DEEP IT HAS THE GREAT WEEK GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN G.G LIKE A GOLF CLUB 80 ON THE SIDE ON THE BACK IT HAS THE GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN 1938-1980 ALSO HAS A TAG DAVIESS COUNTY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 80 PROOF 750ML(25.4 FL. OZ.) BOTTLED BY DAVIESS COUNTY DISTILLING CO. OWENSBORO KY. IT IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE COLORS GOOD"

What's on ebay? 1938 GGO Button

"19.5K Get Your Attention!
Will Take Offers..
This May be the Only Pin surviving
From The First Years Tournament.

Yes! This is what you think it is!!!
A Player Pin From the VERY FIRST

GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN!!!
MARCH 26,27,28 1938

This is a Rare as it gets!!
The Pin is in Wonderful Condition..
Slight Discolor From the Players Name.. Sadly Missing
Small Dot Stain at top on Front.. can be seen in Picture.
Slight Tarnish on Reverse
Over all a GREAT PIN!! In GREAT CONDITION!
You Do Not See an Item this Rare very Often!
This is the ONLY one of these I have ever Seen!"

What's on ebay? GGO Playing Cards

Vintage "Greater Greensboro Open" Single Deck Hoyle Playing Cards.

2010 Wyndham Championship

Anna Rawson at the 2010 Wyndham Championship.

Wyndham Championship has new website

The Wyndham Championship has launched a new website. This interactive website features easy-to-use guides,FedExCup standings and a video box for tournament highlights. It provides extensive, detailed information about the Wyndham and it features highlights from the rich history of the Wyndham Championship.

The website includes a page for Wyndham Championship volunteers to access information and register to be a volunteer. Volunteer registration for this year’s tournament is now open.

The Wyndham Championship website was designed by WilsonMcGuire Creative in Winston-Salem, N.C. and developed by 336 Creative in Greensboro.

What's on ebay? Blue Wyndham Championship Shirt

"Great Fairway&Greene light blue cotton shirt in a size medium. It measures 22" arm pit to arm pit and 30.5" from bottom of collar down back to hem. It is excellent preowned condition."

What's on ebay? 1976 GGO Pewter Plate

"FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A VINTAGE RWP PLATE WILTON COLUMBIA, PA. ON IT IS 76 GGO, WHICH I THINK STANDS FOR GREATER GREENSBOBO OPEN."

What's on ebay? 1975 GGO Decanter

"This Lot consists of an EMPTY, 1975 Issued EZRA BROOKS Liquor Decanter. It is a GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN Piece. This Piece is in fine condition, No crazing, chips, or cracks. 24kt Gold decorations. About Eleven Inches in height, it is an impressive Heritage China item!"

What's on ebay? Wyndham Championship Golf Shirt

"Mens Golf Shirt Made by Fairway & Greene.Pureformance label. Size is Large.
60% cotton and 40% CoolMax polyester. Wyndham Championship logo on the front of shirt. Polo style with three buttons and short sleeves.
Red in color."

What's on ebay? 1998 GGCC Ticket

"GREATER GREENSBORO CHRYSLER CLASSIC PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - FINAL ROUND Ticket 1998from the Greater Greensboro PGA Tour Golf Tournament, held at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1998. Full ticket stub for the FINAL Round on Sunday, April 26, 1998 - Ticket measures about 2-3/4-inches x 6-3/4-inches"