Jaycettes scoring at the Greater Greensboro Open

Betty Tilley and Susan Robinson scoring the Greater Greensboro Open. Photo by John Page.

What's on ebay? 1976 GGO Decanter

"This 9.5" tall, Old Mr. Boston decanter is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. This is a great buy for the golf enthusiast or collector and commemorates the March 29-April 4, 1976 tournament held at Sedgefield Country Club,Greensboro,NC, won by Al Geiberger."

What's on ebay? 1981 GGO Decanter

"This used 10" tall Old Hickory decanter is in mint condition. No scratches, chips or scrapes. The decanter is perfect for collectors or golf enthusiasts and commemorates the 1981 tourney held at Forest Oaks Country Club and won by Craig Stadler."

What's on ebay? 1975 Press Photo Tom Weiskopf Greensboro Open

"This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches. Photo is dated 04-05-1975"

1968 GGO Complimentry Admission

What's on ebay? 1982 GGO Book-The First Forty-Four Years

"1982 The Greater Greensboro Open The First forty-four Years Golf Book .This book is in great condition with sight wear on some edges.It has 136 pages."

1973 GGO Guest Pass

Singh to play the 2011 Wyndham Championship

Vijay Singh and European PGA Tour star Paul Casey have joined the field for the 2011Wyndham Championship set for Aug, 15-21, 2011.

Singh won the Masters in 2000 and the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004. He has 34 PGA TOUR wins and 22 international wins. Singh will be making his eighth Wyndham Championship appearance. His best finish came in 2005 when he finished tied for seventh place.

Casey is 15th in the Official World Golf Rankings and 27th in the current European Tour Order of Merit but has only played in 10 PGA TOUR events this season making six cuts. He has 11 international victories including one PGA TOUR win, the 2009 Shell Houston Open. Casey played the Wyndham in 2008 and finished tied for 26th in his only appearance here

Rhino Times Schmoozedeck at Wyndham Championship

The Rhino Times VIP Skybox is an open-air skybox at the 10th green. Tickets are $150per day or $500 for the week, Thursday through Sunday. Admission includes food and beverage service including beer and wine, and tickets can be purchased individually or in groups for corporate hospitality. Rhino Times VIP Skybox tickets can be purchased at www.wyndhamchampionship.com.

The Rhino Times Schmoozedeck is an open air viewing platform also located at the 10th green. Wyndham fans can get onto the Rhino Times Schmoozedeck by upgrading a grounds ticket for an additional $15. Once admitted, fans will find food and beverage available for purchase. Tickets for the Schmoozedeck can be purchased at www.wyndhamchampionship.com, but daily grounds tickets can be upgraded for $15 at the Schmoozedeck entrance

1968 Working Press GGO Button

Sam Snead Ad

1978 GGO Jaycette Shuttle Driver

1978 Greater Greensboro Open Jaycette Shuttle driver Phyllis Tomlinson.

1970 Blind Open Tournament

Clarice Brodie and Mo Eisenman do the scoring during the 1970 Blind Open Tournement. Clarice was the Jaycette Chairman and Mo was the Asstiance Chairman. Photo taken by John Page on September 28, 1970.

1967 GGO Media Button TV-Radio

What's on ebay? 1999 GGCC Program

"1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Program
We're offering this program from the 1999 Greater Greensboro Chrylser Classic played at Forest Oaks Country Club on April 19-25. It's in NM condition and the tournament was won by Jesper Parnevick."

Sunbrella sponsors Wyndham Championship

Sunbrella of Alamance County is the newest Wyndham Championship premier partner of the 2011 Wyndham Championship set for Aug. 15-21 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.

Sunbrella joins a list of premier partners that includes Flow Automotive, Harris Teeter, McConnell Golf and VF Corporation. The premier partner is the third-highest sponsorship level following title sponsor Wyndham Worldwide and local presenting sponsor BB&T.

“We really appreciate Glen Raven’s continued support of the Wyndham Championship and their increased commitment as our newest premier partner,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “A few years ago, the overwhelming majority of our sponsorship dollars came from Guilford County companies. By using the Wyndham Championship to help promote regionalism, more than half of our sponsorship dollars now come from throughout the Piedmont Triad, and with Glen Raven located in Alamance County, that percentage is now even higher.”

“We are proud to be associated with the Wyndham Championship to help promote our region and to provide our neighbors with a chance to experience Sunbrella fabrics in a way they’ve never been able to,” Glen Raven CEO Allen Gant, Jr. said. “We look forward to all of the opportunities that come with being a premier partner of such a great event.”

Glen Raven’s additional sponsorship will include Sunbrella golf clinics with PGA TOUR professionals throughout the Piedmont Triad during tournament week. In addition, a new fan experience called the Sunbrella Comfort Zone will be located at the 12th hole. The Sunbrella Kid Zone also returns to the clubhouse area with inflatable slides suitable for kids of all ages.

Celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2011, the Sunbrella brand revolutionized the way the world thinks of beautiful performance fabrics with its entrance to the marketplace in 1961. Today, durable, easy-care Sunbrella fabrics are available in thousands of sophisticated styles, patterns and colors for wherever people live, work and play.

What's on ebay? 1999 GGCC Ticket

"GREATER GREENSBORO CHRYSLER CLASSIC PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - FINAL ROUND Tickets (1998 - 1999) - This is a lot of two different tickets from the Greater Greensboro PGA Tour Golf Tournament, held at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1998 and 1999."

What's on ebay? 1974 GGO Decanter

Inaugural meeting of the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Founders Club

Mark Brazil

“I really don’t believe there’s a better or more experienced tournament committee at any other PGA TOUR event in the country,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. These people are volunteering their time to make the Wyndham Championship successful each year, and they’re doing it on top of their full time jobs. That’s a deep commitment, and we are very, very grateful for their dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence.”

What's on ebay? Starmount Country Club Post Card

"This VINTAGE LINEN POSTCARD is in VG-EX condition and postally unused."

2011 Wyndham Championship General Chairman Clayton Pressley

The 72nd annual Wyndham Championship will be held Aug. 15-21 at Sedgefield Country Club. This year’s general chairman is Clayton Pressley, an IT Project Manager at Duke Energy who has been volunteering at the Piedmont Triad’s PGA TOUR event since the early 1990s. He has worked in multiple areas of Wyndham Championship operations over the years including pro-ams, contestant services, procurement and sales giving him the depth of experience needed to oversee the tournament committee.

Louis DeJoy Named 2011 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairman

Louis DeJoy, Chairman and CEO of New Breed Logistics, is joining the Wyndham Championship as the honorary chairman, it was announced during the inaugural meeting of the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Founders Club.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., DeJoy attended Stetson University in Florida where he earned an accounting degree. He worked for several years as a CPA at a major accounting firm in Florida before returning to New York to work with his family’s trucking business.

New Breed Logistics emanated from that small trucking company founded in 1968. DeJoy joined the company in 1982 and quickly broadened its focus to information technology-based logistics management solutions and moved the business to the Piedmont Triad. His energy and vision transformed New Breed into a leader in third-party logistics. Services range from distribution center operations and transportation management to highly sophisticated and technology-focused solutions involving product assembly, vendor managed inventory, reverse logistics and repair, manufacturing support, and supply chain consulting.

As the honorary chairman, DeJoy is serving as an ambassador for the PGA TOUR event which provides important economic benefits for the entire region and the state. As the Wyndham Championship evolves, the honorary chairman leads the charge to promote Piedmont Triad regionalism through the PGA TOUR event.

“I enjoy being involved with things that are well-run and are consequential,” DeJoy said. “The Wyndham Championship is extremely enjoyable and has a significant positive impact on our community. Everything that is worth something takes vision and teamwork. The Wyndham Championship embodies collaboration and success in our community, and I am proud to serve as Honorary Chairman of this year’s tournament.”

What's on ebay? 1950 Litho Postcard of Sedgefield Inn

"A vintage litho postcard showing a view of the Sedgefield Inn, located on Routes 29 and 70 between Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina. Circa 1950s, not mailed. Good condition, with minimal corner/edge wear and minimal yellowing on back."

What's on ebay? 1976 GGO Press Photo

"This is an original press photo. Al Geiberge,early leader in the final round today at the Greensboro open, gives a wave with the ball after scoring a bride on 9th hole. Photo measures 11 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 04-04-1976"

What's on ebay? Sedgefield Inn Post Card

What's on ebay? 1979 GGO Decanter (Missing Golf Ball)

"This is a 1979 Greater Greensboro Open Golf Decanter.It is in very good condition except for the golf ball missing at the caddy's feet. This is one of 12 decanters in the series. This will make a very nice addition to your GGO golf decanter collection.Decanter is empty, but still has tax stamp."

19th Annual Greensboro/Guilford County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament

Greensboro-Guilford County
19th annual golf tournament
Captain’s choice format
August 1, 2011
$300 PER TEAM OR $75 PER INDIVIDUAL
entry fee includes: green fees • lunch • beverages • door prizes
Tee off time is 8:30 a.m.
lunch • door prizes • awards at conclusion of play
4600 Forest Oaks Drive • Greensboro, NC
Win a Harley-Davidson for
Designated Hole-In-One
Courtesy of Harley Davidson of
Greensboro • High Point
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CRIME STOPPERS REWARD FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS TO CRIME STOPPERS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT: Becky Fallon 336 574-4020 OR Julia Styers 336 574-4021

2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro

Bart Revels, Irwin Smallwood and Mike Davis at the 2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.

Past Champions-Wyndham Championship

WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP
2010 Arjun Atwal – Sedgefield Country Club
2009 Ryan Moore – Sedgefield Country Club
2008 Carl Pettersson – Sedgefield Country Club
2007 Brandt Snedeker – Forest Oaks Country Club

CHRYSLER CLASSIC OF GREENSBORO
2006 Davis Love III – Forest Oaks Country Club
2005 K.J. Choi – Forest Oaks Country Club
2004 Brent Geiberger – Forest Oaks Country Club
2003 Shigeki Maruyama – Forest Oaks Country Club

GREATER GREENSBORO CHRYSLER CLASSIC
2002 Rocco Mediate – Forest Oaks Country Club
2001 Scott Hoch – Forest Oaks Country Club
2000 Hal Sutton – Forest Oaks Country Club
1999 Jesper Parnevik – Forest Oaks Country Club
1998 Trevor Dodds – Forest Oaks Country Club
1997 Frank Nobilo – Forest Oaks Country Club
1996 Mark O’Meara – Forest Oaks Country Club

KMART GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN
1995 Jim Gallagher JR – Forest Oaks Country Club
1994 Mike Springer – Forest Oaks Country Club
1993 Rocco Mediate – Forest Oaks Country Club
1992 Davis Love III – Forest Oaks Country Club
1991 Mark Brooks – Forest Oaks Country Club
1990 Steve Elkington – Forest Oaks Country Club
1989 Ken Green – Forest Oaks Country Club
1988 Sandy Lyle – Forest Oaks Country Club

GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN
1987 Scott Simpson – Forest Oaks Country Club
1986 Sandy Lyle – Forest Oaks Country Club
1985 Joey Sindelar – Forest Oaks Country Club
1984 Andy Bean – Forest Oaks Country Club
1983 Lanny Wadkins – Forest Oaks Country Club
1982 Danny Edwards – Forest Oaks Country Club
1981 Larry Nelson – Forest Oaks Country Club
1980 Craig Stadler – Forest Oaks Country Club
1979 Raymond Floyd – Forest Oaks Country Club
1978 Seve Ballesteros – Forest Oaks Country Club
1977 Danny Edwards – Forest Oaks Country Club
1976 Al Geiberger – Sedgefield Country Club
1975 Tom Weiskopf – Sedgefield Country Club
1974 Bob Charles – Sedgefield Country Club
1973 Chi Chi Rodriguez – Sedgefield Country Club
1972 George Archer – Sedgefield Country Club
1971 Buddy Allin – Sedgefield Country Club
1970 Gary Player – Sedgefield Country Club
1969 Gene Littler – Sedgefield Country Club
1968 Billy Casper – Sedgefield Country Club
1967 George Archer – Sedgefield Country Club
1966 Doug Sanders – Sedgefield Country Club
1965 Sam Snead – Sedgefield Country Club
1964 Julius Boros – Sedgefield Country Club
1963 Doug Sanders – Sedgefield Country Club
1962 Billy Casper – Sedgefield Country Club
1961 Mike Souchak – Sedgefield Country Club
1960 Sam Snead – Starmount Forest Country Club
1959 Dow Finsterwald – Starmount Forest Country Club
1958 Bob Goalby – Starmount Forest Country Club
1957 Stan Leonard – Sedgefield Country Club
1956 Sam Snead – Starmount Forest Country Club
1955 Sam Snead – Sedgefield Country Club
1954 Doug Ford – Starmount Forest Country Club
1953 Earl Stewart – Sedgefield Country Club
1952 Dave Douglas – Starmount Forest Country Club
1951 Art Doering – Starmount Forest Country Club
1950 Sam Snead – Sedgefield Country Club
1949Sam Snead – Starmount Forest Country Club
1948 Lloyd Mangrum – Sedgefield Country Club
1947 Vic Ghezzi – Starmount Forest Country Club
1946 Sam Snead – Sedgefield Country Club
1945 Byron Nelson – Starmount Forest Country Club
1943-44 No tournament, World War II
1942 Sam Byrd – Starmount Forest Country Club
1941 Byron Nelson – Starmount/Sedgefield Country Clubs
1940 Ben Hogan – Starmount/Sedgefield Country Clubs
1939 Ralph Guldahl – Starmount/Sedgefield Country Clubs
1938 Sam Snead – Starmount/Sedgefield Country Clubs

Toms, Simpson, Snedeker, Mediate and Weir will play the 2011 Wyndham Championship

The 72nd annual Wyndham Championship is set for Aug. 15-21 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. Players have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 to join the field.

2010 Wyndham Championship runner up David Toms is currently eighth in FedExCup points. This year’s tournament will be Toms’ 12th appearance in Greensboro.

Webb Simpson finished tied for eighth at the 2010 Wyndham in his second Sedgefield appearance.

2007 Wyndham winner Brandt Snedeker returns to Sedgefield this year after winning The Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C. on April 24. This year’s tournament will be Snedeker’s sixth consecutive appearance here.

2009 U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover will make his ninth consecutive appearance at the Wyndham Championship. Glover was tied for the lead late in last year’s Wyndham Championship final round but finished in seventh-place.

Defending champion Arjun Atwal will return to Sedgefield this year along with two-time winner Rocco Mediate, Boo Weekley, Stuart Appleby, 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir, two-time major championship winner John Daly and Kyle Stanley

What's on ebay? 1963 GGO Press Photo

"This is an original press photo. Tournament Photo measures 10.25 x 6 inches. Photo is dated 04-14-1963"

What's on ebay? GGO Golf Ball

"This auction is for ONE ball."

What's on ebay? 1972 GGO Decanter Brochure

"Ezra Brooks Whiskey Decanter brochure. It is a tri-fold with information on the Commemorative Decanter plus some history on the Frankfort, Kentucky company.
Brochure is in nice condition with some light wrinkles and small stain on the top of the front."

What's on ebay? 1983 GGO Glasses

"This item consists of four lowball glass in perfect condition. They are marked: Vantage Golf PGA Tour, Greater Greensboro Open, 1983."

Notes on Tony Collins

"Greensboro City Council - District 4 Candidate

About Me I am excited to announce my candidacy for City Council - District 4. As the co-owner of Collins & Galyon General Contractors Inc. and a life long resident of Greensboro, I am committed to work to move Greensboro forward through positive leadership, vision and experience.

I feel it is time for Greensboro to turn the corner. If elected, I will champion what is good in our city by supporting and leading efforts that focus on job creation and economic growth, along with continued investment in city services and infrastructure.

I am committed to serve as a positive voice that represents the best interests of District 4, as well as our entire city.

Background Information:

Over the past 30 years, I have been actively involved in various city and community organizations including serving on the Greensboro Zoning Commission (2001-2007) - chair for 2 years; Greensboro Coliseum Commission (1996-2001); and Greensboro Regional Realtors Association- Commercial Division (1998-2005) - serving as president in 2005.

Currently, I'm an active member of the Greensboro Sports Council (since 1992); Founders Club of the Wyndham Championship; Market Advisory Board of RBC Bank (since 2006); Appalachian State Alumni Corporate Committee (since 1992); and an Elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Previously, I have served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greensboro; Alex Spears YMCA; United Arts Council of Greensboro; Greensboro Sports Commission; Crescent Rotary; and GreensboroJaycees (serving as tournament chairman of the Greater Greensboro Open in 1992).

I have been married to Cheryl Collins for the past 29 years. We are the proud parents of a 19 year old son, Taylor who graduated from Western Guilford High School in 2010 and attends Wingate University."

(This information was taken from Tony Collins Facebook page.)

Tony Collins will run for District 4

Tony Collins has announced that he will challenge incumbent Councilwoman Mary Rakestraw for her District 4 seat.

Collins hosted a small event at Fishbones in Lindley Park Thursday morning to kick off his campaign. Tony Collins was the 1992 KGGO General Chairman and is a former chairman of the city zoning commission. Mary Rakestraw and Nancy Hoffmann will also run in District 4.

Mr. Gene's History Hunt

Dear fellow Green Coaters, Senators, and Cardinal Colonels. Life
Members, Honorary Life Members, Old Timers and former Jaycettes,

I apologize to those that have received this (or similar) email before.

As many of you may realize, this is the 75th year of the Greensboro
Jaycees. I have already been in contact with several of you about
obtaining information about the club’s history. I’ve asked people
personally, read many years worth of The Projectors, and several GGO/
KGGO/GGCC/CCG programs and went through several personal notes. All
of this in an effort to track some history of the club.

Since the primary function of the Jaycees is to develop leaders, I
mainly focused on recording our leadership. As you can see by the
documents I am including I concentrated on recording the leadership of
the Jaycees, Executive Committee, Green Coat Club, Jaycettes and even
the Old Timers. I also tried to fill in some gaps on recording
Greensboro’s Life Members, Honorary Life Members, JCI Senators and
Carinal Corps Colonels.

As I started working I started including a category for Major Awards
(the Annual ones) and Major Chairmanships. I haven’t included the GGO
Worker of the Year (now called the Eldreth) only because I can’t find
any history on it.

In the documents I’ve attached to this email you will see what I was
able to find.

As you read over these, I still have several holes to fill in. I was
hoping I could ask for your assistance in filling these gaps. One of
the documents shows the resources I used to find this information. If
you have any answers you could share, or a copy of a GGO program or
set of The Projector magazines from a year I don’t have on my list
that I could borrow it would be greatly appreciated.

The Jaycees plan to have a 75th Anniversary celebration on October
22nd. More on that later, but I will need to be done with this
“History Hunt” by October 1st. Those I’ve contacted have joked that
I’ve “Taxed their Memories,” but yes, I need everyone’s help.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in this endeavor.

Gene Shanks
2005 Greensboro Jaycees President
Odysseygene@gmail.com
336-210-8132

What's on ebay? 1981 GGO Decanter

"Beautiful condition 1981 44th Annual Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tour decanter produced by Daviess County and Medley Distilling Co. This open which started in 1938was held at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, NC. Front features a large golf ball on a gold tee. Lettering on back in gold. 10 inches tall. Empty."

19th Annual Greensboro/Guilford County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament

Greensboro-Guilford County
19th annual golf tournament
Captain’s choice format
August 1, 2011
$300 PER TEAM OR $75 PER INDIVIDUAL
entry fee includes: green fees • lunch • beverages • door prizes
Tee off time is 8:30 a.m.
lunch • door prizes • awards at conclusion of play
4600 Forest Oaks Drive • Greensboro, NC
Win a Harley-Davidson for
Designated Hole-In-One
Courtesy of Harley Davidson of
Greensboro • High Point
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CRIME STOPPERS REWARD FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS TO CRIME STOPPERS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT: Becky Fallon 336 574-4020 OR Julia Styers 336 574-4021

What's on ebay? 1972 GGO Decanter and Pamphlet

"Beautiful condition Heritage China 1972 Greater Greensboro Open Tour decanter by Ezra Brooks. Lots of gold and green. The Jaycee's of Greensboro, North Carolina sponsor and contribute profits to 250 community activities. The great names of golf gather to play for prizes. Comes with informative picture postcard. 11.5 inches tall x 8 inches wide. Empty."

What's on ebay? 1974, 1978, 1979 GGO Decanters

"1979 Davies County Caddy,1974 Ezra Brooks and a 1978 OMB Golf Shoe.. Empty. No chips or cracks."

1938 Greater Greensboro Open Season Ticket