Saturday, June 30, 2012
Harry's in Dublin
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
What's on ebay? 1940 GGO Participant Pass
"1940 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF PARTICIPANT PASS
ITEM IS AN ORIGINAL NUMBERED "PARTICIPANT'S PASS" FROM THE 1940 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT PLAYED AT STARMOUNT FOREST COUNTRY CLUB AND SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA...TOURNAMENT CHAMPION WAS BEN HOGAN...RUNNER UP WAS CRAIG WOOD...THIS TICKET IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND HAS ITS ORIGINAL STRING...TICKET HAS MODEST SURFACE WEAR AND A FEW FAINT WRINKLE LINES...TICKET IS FLAT AND STIFF...TICKET MEASURES 2-1/4 IN. WIDE X 3-1/2 IN. HIGH"
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
What's on ebay? 1930'2 King Cotton Hotel Postcard
The Greensboro Jaycees where formed in 1936 and had one of their first meetings at the King Cotton Hotel. The Greater Greensboro Open was started in 1938, so the ggoblogger sites the King Cotten as the birth place of the Greensboro Jaycees and the GGO.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
1989 KGGO Gala
Can you pick a future GGCC General Chairman out of this group of Greensboro Jaycee bartenders? One hint, his nick name was "Rain Man".
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
What's on ebay? Arthur Sarnoff Litho Print Signed Greater Greensboro Open Golf 23 x 17 Framed
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!"
Monday, June 04, 2012
Shirley and Henry Frye Named Co-Honorary Chairman for Wyndham Championship
Shirley and Henry Frye have been named Wyndham Championship honorary co-chairs. The Fryes will serve as ambassadors for this year's event.
A native of Fremont, N.C. in Eastern North Carolina, Shirley Frye graduated magna cum laude from NC A&T and later received her Masters degree in special education from Syracuse University. She is the chairperson of the Bryan Foundation Board of Directors. She is a former member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, a special education coordinator for Bennett College and former vice president of community relations for WFMY-TV.
“I love this region of North Carolina; I’m glad the Wyndham Championship is here, and I hope it stays forever,” Shirley Frye said. “I couldn’t believe it when we were asked to serve in this role. I was so flattered to think that they would think of us to do this, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to show people that the Piedmont Triad is a wonderful place to be.”
A native of Ellerbe, N.C.; Henry Frye graduated summa cum laude from NC A&T in 1953 with a bachelor of science in biology and a double minor in chemistry and air science. Following graduation, he entered the United States Air Force and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant. He served as an Ammunition Officer in Japan and Korea. Frye rose to rank of Captain during his two years with the Air Force.
Frye became the first African American to complete a full law degree from the University of North Carolina, graduating with honors in 1959. He returned to Greensboro and entered private practice. Frye then served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and as a professor in the N.C. Central University Law School. In 1968, he became the first African American elected to the N.C. House of Representatives in the 20th century. He occupied the position for 12 years before serving as a member of the N.C. Senate. In 1983, he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court and in 1999 became the court’s Chief Justice, the first African American to ever hold the title. He served in this capacity until 2001 and then returned to private practice in Greensboro.
“We are excited to be honorary co chairs,” Henry Frye said. “The Wyndham Championship is good for North Carolina and especially the Piedmont Triad area. Wyndham has been great sponsor, and I hope they will continue to be our title sponsor for a long time. But I think one of the best parts of the tournament is that we have so many volunteers who work for free with the tournament. The Triad is known for volunteerism and for the community getting involved with things."
Sunday, June 03, 2012
What's on ebay? English Pewter Flask - Forest Oaks Country Club Greensboro NC-Sheffield England
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