Friday, December 27, 2019

1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic

1999 Nike Greensboro Open

Shaun Micheel signs autographs after winning the 1999 Nike Greensboro Open.

What's on eBay? Wyndham Hotel Key Cards

Happy Holidays from the Wyndham Championship

Wyndham Champion's Paul Brown Named PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year

Wyndham Championship volunteer Paul Brown was honored at the PGA TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on November 20 as the 2019 PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year. With the award, the PGA TOUR will donate $5,000 to Brown’s charity of choice, The First Tee of the Triad, a non-profit organization teaching kids (aged 7-18) valuable life skills and essential character traits through the game of golf. Brown has volunteered at the Wyndham Championship for over 20 years, most recently serving as a Gallery Control Marshal and Hole Captain at Sedgefield Country Club’s 16th hole. His efforts are not restricted to tournament week, as he supports the tournament staff throughout the year by assisting in multiple office needs, including conducting surveys on how to improve the tournament. “This is wonderful news for Paul Brown and the Wyndham Championship family,” said Wyndham Championship Tournament Director Mark Brazil. “Paul is very deserving of the PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year honor." Tournaments would not be possible without the support of volunteers, who not only help the event operate, but also contribute to the overall charitable impact. With the support of more than 100,000 volunteers annually, the TOUR assists approximately 3,000 charities each year. In 2018, the PGA TOUR and its tournaments generated a record $190 million, bringing the all-time total to $2.84 billion. “This is an absolutely overwhelming honor,” said Brown. “When you think of the thousands of volunteers on the PGA TOUR who serve in the trenches, for me to be singled out in this manner is something I’ll never forget. But our event is a team effort, and I accept this award on behalf of all of volunteers and tournament staff who help make the Wyndham Championship one of the TOUR’s premier events.” Soon to be 85 years old in January, the Minnesota native is no stranger to sports, having worked for 45 years as an official for football, baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer. His wife, Charlotte, also an avid golfer, is heavily involved in dog shows, having served as a superintendent at the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.

Friday, December 20, 2019

Sam Snead Cup

The "Sam Snead Cup" Awarded to Sam Snead for Career Achievement at The Greater Greensboro Open. Snead holds a pair of records related to the tournament, most notably his eight victories which stands as the most victories for any golfer in a single PGA Tour event. His final victory in 1965 at age fifty-three still stands as the record for the oldest player to claim a PGA Tour win. The trophy is engraved, "Sam Snead Cup," with the silver band at the base engraved with the details: "Sam Snead, Greensboro's Greatest Champion, Eight-time Winner of the Greater Greensboro Open, 1938, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1965." The trophy measures seventeen inches in height. No maker's marks, but constructon appears to be sterling silver.

Sam Snead's 1984 GGO Green Coat Plaque

Sam Snead's 1984 GGO Green Coat

Thursday, December 19, 2019

2019 Greensboro Holiday Parade

Keith Holliday on the DownTown Greensboro float during the 2019 Greensboro Holiday Parade. Holliday was the 1990 Kmart Greater Greensboro Open General Chairman.

What's on eBay? GGO License Plate

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic

1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic General Chairman Bobby Davis with 1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Assistant General Chairman Patty Rumpf (Wells)

Sunday, December 08, 2019

2019 Greensboro Holiday Parade

Al Lineberry, Jr. was the 2019 Holiday Parade Grand Marshal. He was also the 1975 Greensboro Jaycee President and the 2003 Honorary Chairman for the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.

Friday, December 06, 2019

What's on eBay? 1966 GGO Photo Doug Sanders

"1966 PGA Tour Golfer Doug Sanders at Greater Greensboro Open Press Photo Original press photo of PGA Tour Golfer Doug Sanders at Greater Greensboro Open . It shows his hand on his head. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 4/4/1966."