Tuesday, August 21, 2018

What's on eBay? 1967 Greater Greensboro Open (GGO) Program and Jaycee Projector

"1967 Greater Greensboro Open (GGO) Program and Jaycee Projector This program and Jaycees (civic organization and the main sponsor) special edition magazine represent the GGO (what locals called it then) golf tournament played in Greensboro, NC. It is now called the Wyndham Championship. The tournament has had a lot of name changes but it has never left Greensboro and it started in 1938. The program has all the stats, bios, ads, photos, and local info. like any program, plus, many interesting articles. Inside, Woody Durham, yes, the late voice of the UNC Tar Heels, was a local t.v. channel sports director then, wrote a synopsis of every GGO played up to 1967. Bob Hope starred at the pre-tournament banquet (see pic). There is a foldout, layout of the course on the first page. George Archer won this 1967 tournament. Some former winners up to 1967 were Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. This program is packed and has 116 pages. It is in very good plus condition."

Monday, August 20, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship C.T. Pan

C.T. Pan shows the crowd a little love at the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

2018 Wyndham Championship C.T. Pan

C.T. Pan's wife, Michelle, served as caddie this week. The last player on TOUR to win with wife as caddie was Patrick Reed at the 2013 Wyndham Championship

2018 Wyndham Championship Jim Furyk

Jim Furyk shot 63 on the final round of the 2018 Wyndham Championship to claim his first top-5 finish in two years

2018 Wyndham Championship Sergio Garcia

Sergio Garcia shoots even-par in the final round to miss the FedExCup Playoffs for the first time

2018 Wyndham Championship Harris English

Harris English moved into the top 125 in the FedExCup standings at the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship

David J Walker with Irwin Smallwood at the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

1971 GGO Tournament Program and Pairings

1971 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN Golf Tournament Program and Pairings Sheet

Wyndham Worldwide CEO Steve Holmes

Wyndham Worldwide CEO Steve Holmes greets golf fans Dave Walker and Gene Shanks during the third round of the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

Friday, August 17, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship-Tubby Smith

High Point University’s men's basketball team coach, Tubby Smith, tees off at this year’s Wyndham Championship.

2018 Wyndham Championship-Captain Repreve

Jim Furyk wasn't the only captain at the Wyndham Champship on Friday. Captain Repreve was there to let fans know that Repreve is the Official Recycling Partner Of The Wyndham Championship.

2018 Wyndham Championship

Jennie Stencel and Steve Lesser at the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship

Irwin Smallwood received an autographed pin flag signed by "Mr. 59"-Brandt Snedeker. There are a few perks when you have the media center named after you. (Irwin is seen here with Patti Morgan and Tracey Weeks.)

Brandt Snedeker Shoots 59

Mr. 59, Brandt Snedeker, takes a moment to sign a few autographs at the Irwin Smallwood Media Center.

2018 Wyndham Championship

Julian Suri blasts out of the sand on the 18th green during the first round of the 2018 Wyndham Championship.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship Wednesday Pro-Am

Sheriff BJ Barnes, former Governor Pat McCrory, Congressman Mark Walker, Rhino Times Photographer SandyGroover and Senator Richard Burr at the 2018 Wyndham Championship Wednesday Pro-Am.

2018 Wyndham Championship Golf Central Pre and Post Round Coverage on Golf Channel

Golf Central Pre and Post Round Coverage on Golf Channel (Eastern) Thursday 2:30-3 p.m. / 9-9:30 p.m. Friday 2:30-3 p.m. / 10-10:30 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2:45-3 p.m. / 10-11 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2:45-3 p.m. / 10-11 p.m.

2018 Wyndham Championship Live Streaming

PGA TOUR Live Streaming Airtimes (Eastern) Thursday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Round 1 Featured Groups: · Billy Horschel, Hideki Matsuyama, Brandt Snedeker · Webb Simpson, Si Woo Kim, Sergio Garcia Thursday 3-6 p.m. Round 1 Featured Holes: 13th and 16th Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Round 2 Featured Groups · Daniel Berger, Jason Dufner, Bill Haas · Henrik Stenson, Jhonattan Vegas, Ryan Moore Friday 3-6 p.m. Round 2 Featured Holes: 13th and 16th Saturday 1-6 p.m. Round 3 Featured Holes: 13th and 16th Sunday 1-6 p.m. Final Round Featured Holes: 13th and 16th

2018 Wyndham Championship Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel

PGA TOUR Wyndham Championship Dates: August 16-19 Venue: Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C. Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern): Thursday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay) Friday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.. (Replay) Saturday 1-2:45 p.m. (Live) / 11 p.m.-3 a.m. (Replay) Sunday 1-2:45 p.m. (Live) / 11 p.m.-3 a.m. (Replay)

David Lingmerth at the 2018 Wyndham Championship Wednesday Pro-Am.

David Lingmerth tees off at the 2018 Wyndham Championship Pro-Am.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Harold Varner III Signs Autographs at 2018 Wyndham Championship

2018 Wyndham Championship Youth Golf Clinic

Members of UNCG’s Golf Team show their support for The First Tee of the Triad at the 2018 Wyndham Championship Youth Golf Clinic held at the Grandover Resort practice range.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

What's on eBay? 1967 Golf World Magazine

"Here is a nice copy of the April 7, 1967 issue of Golf World magazine, featuring a great cover photo of George Archer. Mr. Archer had just won the Greater Greensboro Open, the 2nd of his 13 career PGA Tour victories, and this issue has a fine account of his 2-shot win over Doug Sanders at Sedgefield Country Club. The 34-page magazine also has coverage of the LPGA Louise Suggs Invitational (won by Susie Maxwell in a play-of over Sandra Haynie at Cypress Creek CC in Florida), the Far Western Intercollegiate (where San Jose State won the team title and Jerry Heard took individual honors) and more. This 50-year old magazine minor shows signs of general age wear but is a complete and attractive example. Addressed on the cover to 1969 Ryder Cup team member Ken Still I will be glad to answer any questions you may have or arrange for combined shipping should you win multiple auctions."

Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka at the 2015 Wyndham Championship

Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka make their way to the 10th tee for the first round of the 2015 Wyndham Championship.

Friday, August 10, 2018

2018 Wyndham Championship Field News

The Wyndham Championship field includes eight former champions: Henrik Stenson (2017), Si Woo Kim (2016), Davis Love III (1992, 2006, 2015), Sergio Garcia (2012), Webb Simpson (2011), Ryan Moore (2009), Carl Pettersson (2008) and Brandt Snedeker (2007).

Garcia to Play 2018 Wyndham Championship

Sergio Garcia will play the 2018 Wyndham Championship. Garcia is making his fifth Wyndham appearance and his first since 2013 when he defended his title here. In addition to his Wyndham Championship win in 2012, he finished fourth here in 2009. A native of Spain now living in Switzerland, Garcia has 10 PGA TOUR wins and 21 international victories. Garcia’s best PGA TOUR finishes this year are tied for fourth at the Valspar Championship, tied for seventh at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship and tied for ninth at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play; he won the SMBC Singapore Open (Asia) earlier this year. Garcia is known for his Ryder Cup prowess having represented the European team eight times; he is working to make the team for this year’s matches in Paris next month. Garcia, whose first child was born in March, is currently 131st in the FedExCup point standings and 23rd in the Official World Golf Rankings. “This news is obviously big for the Wyndham and all of our fans,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “Sergio is incredibly popular in the Triad, and this will be a great opportunity for us to congratulate him on his 2017 Masters win and cheer him on throughout the week. Sergio loves Sedgefield and our fans, and we’re excited to have him back at the Wyndham.”

Thursday, August 09, 2018

What's on eBay? 1978 GGO Decanter

HondaJet Named Official Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Company will serve as the Wyndham Championship's “Official Aircraft". Honda Aircraft Company is supporting the Wyndham Championship on multiple levels, but the most visible is the assistance the company is providing with transportation on its best-in-class aircraft, the HondaJet. A HondaJet picked up PGA TOUR golfer Harold Varner III in Jacksonville, Fla., and brought him to Wyndham Championship media day at Sedgefield Country Club on Aug. 2. The company will provide additional flights as the tournament approaches next week. In addition, Honda Aircraft Company is the presenting sponsor of the “Champions Club,” a hospitality venue located inside the Sedgefield Country Club clubhouse with five viewing platforms around the course, and the Wyndham Championship practice range where PGA TOUR golfers warm up before rounds and practice throughout the tournament week.

2018 Wyndham Championship Parking

The tournament’s Premier Parking Lot is now located in the northeast portion of the Four Seasons Towne Centre parking lot. The Wyndham Championship section is off Koury Blvd. between Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse. The Premier Parking Lot will be the tournament’s only parking area on Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week. Premier Parking is $5 Tuesday and Wednesday and $15 Thursday through Sunday. Public Parking North remains at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, and Public Parking South remains at Furnitureland South Thursday through Sunday; the parking fee is $10 at both locations.

Wyndham Championship Opens Tuesday

The Wyndham Championship will open to tournament patrons on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Opening to the public on Tuesday or Wednesday rather than Monday is a growing trend among PGA TOUR events. The Wyndham will open to patrons on Tuesday with practice rounds for PGA TOUR professionals, the return of Margaritaville at the Wyndham and the tournament’s tropical theme. Monday’s Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am will be played with only pro-am participants and their guests at Sedgefield.

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Adam Scott Joins 2018 Wyndham Field

Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, will play the 2018 Wyndham Championship. Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters after he birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Angel Cabrera at Augusta National. A former No. 1 golfer in the world, Scott has 13 PGA TOUR victories and 13 international wins to his credit. His best finish this season is tied for ninth at the AT&T Byron Nelson. He played for the international team in each of the last eight Presidents Cup Matches. Scott will make his fourth Wyndham Championship appearance and his first since 2015. He is 119th in the FedExCup point standings and 76th in the Official World Golf Rankings. “Anytime we add a Masters champion to our field, it’s great news,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “Adam Scott has been one of the best players in the world over the last 10 years, and as good a player as he is, he’s an even better person. He’s great with fans and sponsors, and I know a ton of people are really excited that he’s coming back to the Wyndham.”

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

1985 GGO Hostesses

DeCarlo to Play Wyndham Championship Concert

Power rock band DeCarlo will play the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in downtown Greensboro Thursday night, Aug. 16 following the Wyndham Championship first round. Based in Charlotte, DeCarlo features lead singer Tommy DeCarlo, current lead singer for the multi-platinum award-winning band, BOSTON. The band calls itself a “power rock band” performing covers of bands such as Boston, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Loverboy and Styx. The DeCarlo concert is set for 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in downtown Greensboro. The concert is open to the public; tickets are available for purchase at the door.

Monday, August 06, 2018

Wyndham Championship Women’s Day

The tournament is introducing “Women’s Day" to the 79th annual Wyndham Championship set for next week at Sedgefield Country Club. “Women’s Day at the Wyndham Courtesy of Sunbrella” will provide free admission to all women on Friday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. For families attending the Wyndham Championship on Friday, children ages 15 and younger will also receive free admission courtesy of Harris Teeter’s children’s program, one free child per ticketed adult; women attending through Friday’s Sunbrella program will be considered ticketed adults.

Greater Greensboro Open Patch

The ggoblogger is not really sure what this GGO patch is or where it is from?

1988 Greater Greensboro Open Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson, seen here at the 1988 Greater Greensboro Open, might be better known today as the voice of Mr. Incredible, but back in 1988 he was known for his work in movies like Action Jackson and Poltergeist.

What's on eBay? 1976 GGO Decanter