Monday, May 28, 2012

What's on ebay? 1982 GGO Decanter

"This is a decanter from the 1982 Greater Greensboro Open. It is missing the flag and ball, and box. The picture is of the actual decanter. It is in very good condition except for some discoloration."

1999 GGCC "Welcome to Who-ville"

Saturday, May 26, 2012

1976 GGO Emergency Golf Cart

Richard Toren (left) and Dr. Kevin J. Guthrie with the 1976 GGO Emergency Cart.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

What's on ebay? 1990 Kmart Greater Greensboro Open Official Tournament Magazine

1990 Kmart Greater Greensboro Open Official Tournament Magazine

Fuzzy Zoeller Vodka

Fuzzy's Sex on the Beach A delicious tropical highball that’s perfect for afternoons at the beach or hot summer nights, a Sex on the Beach is a fruity drink that almost anyone will enjoy. Pour all the liquid ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes, shake well and strain into a highball glass. Garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry. Ingredients: 1-1/2 oz Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka 3/4 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz creme de cassis 2 oz orange juice 2 oz cranberry juice Orange slice for garnish Maraschino cherry for garnish

Friday, May 18, 2012

What's on ebay? Framed and Matted GGO Print

"This is a hardwood framed & matted print signed Arthur Sarnoff. This wonderfully illustrated print measures 22 3/4" x 17" (outside frame). Framed & matted under plexiglass, with brown paper backing and a wire for hanging. Research shows this known illustration is of an original oil painting "Greater Greensboro Open" golf tournament, showing tremendous detail of the 18 th hole, with spectators looking on, surrounded by the famous and beautiful Sedgefield Inn. Other research shows the golfer putting on the green could possibly be Gary Player. Famous and well known for his all black golf attire, and if so, this would most likely be an illustration of the "Greater Greensboro Open" of 1970. This piece is in great condition with the only issues to be noted is some tearing of the brown paper backing, few scratches on the wood frame, with some light yellowing of the outer edge of the matting. No fading of the print, with all colors remaining vibrant. This is an estate item, which has been stored in a dry dark room for many years. Wonderfully illustrated print for most any avid Golfer's collection!"

What's on ebay? 1986 GGO Program and Pairings Guide

Program for the 1986 Greater Greensboro Open (entitled "LINKS") at the Forest Oaks Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina....also includes official pairing sheet for the 4th and final round on April 6, 1986...Sandy Lyle was leading going into the final round at 205...program shows some moderate wear near spine and corners but isn't bad; pairing sheet has some smudges on the covers but not that much wear otherwise.

What's on ebay? KGGO Watch

"The watch is in EXCELLENT condition with minor wear to the case (mostly on the stainless steel back!) and band, no scratches on the crystal, and it has a NEW BATTERY as of the date of this listing, 5/16/12!! It is a Gruen PRECISION Model with day/date function and the days are in both French and English!! The directions are INCLUDED in a slot on the bottom side of the box!"

Saturday, May 12, 2012

What's on ebay? Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament Souvenir Hat and Buttons

Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament Souvenir Hat and Buttons

2013 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairman Presentation

"The Founder’s Club is proud to extend an invitation for you to participate in the FOUNDER’S CLUB GOLF CHALLENGE and 2013 WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP HONORARY CHAIRMAN PRESENTATION. We encourage you to join us as a player and/or sponsor. The tournament will be held Monday June 4, 2012 at the Farm Course of Greensboro Country Club. In an effort to be inclusive as possible, members of the Founder’s Club, Jaycee Old Timers, Greensboro Jaycee Life Members, Greensboro Jaycee Board of Directors, the Wyndham Championship Staff and Executive Committee, active Jaycees and their guests are invited. Members of The Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Board are particularly encouraged to attend. This will be an opportunity to play the course recently rated as the “Best Renovation in the Southeast”. The “shotgun” start will be at 1:00 pm. A social and awards party will begin immediately after the last group has finished. We have planned an event that will be exciting for golfers of all skill levels. Individuals over fifty-five may play the senior tees, ladies may play the women’s tees and everyone else will play the members tees. You may enter a four-person team or we will place you on a team. The format will be Captain’s Choice with handicaps. There will be prizes for gross and net. Included are several contests such as the long drive, closest to the pins, and many more. Goods and services you may wish to donate for door prizes will be accepted and appreciated. Those not wishing or available to play golf can attend the Awards Social, Dinner and announcement and presentation of the 2013 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairman. The price for the social, dinner & announcement is $25.00 a person. Spouses are welcome. The social, dinner and announcement are inclusive in the golfers’ fee of $100.00 per person. In order to finalize our plans and to accommodate all participants, we must have your pre¬paid entry/reservation, (form enclosed) returned to GOLF CHALLENGE, Drew Boyland, 1001-C, Gretchen Lane, Greensboro, NC 27410, as soon as possible. For more information call Drew Boyland @ 314-6377 or email to dboyland@triad.rr.com. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Drew Boyland"

Friday, May 11, 2012

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

What's on ebay? 1976 GGO Decanter

"Declaration of Springtime Greater Greensboro Open 1976 Old Mr. Boston Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Decanter in the shape of a Golf Bag. This item was bought new, contents consumed and pretty much stored for 32 years. It is in very good to excellent condition with no chips, cracks or breaks in the porcelain. Check out the "Aged 100 Months" sticker on it."

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

What's on ebay? 1976 GGO Tom Weiskopf Autograph

"This autographed was obtained in person by me in 1976 at the "GGO". During the final round of the tournament a thunderstorm came up and they stopped play so everyone headed for cover. My wife and I ducted into the basement of a house still under construction on the 14th fairway at Sedgefield Country Club. To our suprise there was one other person already in there and it was Tom Weiskopf! He wasn't very friendly but he agreed to sign a page in my program that was about him. This autograph has been in my personal collection for 36 years and has been in a hard protected cover in my display case." The ggoblogger thinks this is a great story.

Saturday, May 05, 2012

What's on ebay? Photo signed by three GGO Champions

This photo is signed by 1954 Greater Greensboro Open Champion Doug Ford, 1958 Greater Greensboro Open Champion Bob Goalby and eight time winner Sam Snead. "Autographed Photo 8x10 Photo Nicely Signed With A Sharpie Marker This Is A Great Collector’s Ite."

1974 GGO Practice Round

1974 Greater Greensboro Open practice round with George Knudson, Bud Allin and Charlie Sifford. Taken April 2, 1974

2008 Wyndham Championship Ticket

2011 Wyndham Championship


2006 CCG Grounds Only Badge

1999 Nike Greensboro Open Contestant Badge

1975 Miss GGO Cecily Smith

1975 Miss GGO Cecily Smith received this cake from the Greensboro Jaycees on her birthday.