Rocco Mediate Will Play at the 2008 Wyndham Championship

Rocco Mediate has committed to the 2008 Wyndham Championship, it was announced today. After his outstanding performance in the U.S Open, Mediate has become a huge fan favorite nationwide.

Mediate won the Piedmont Triad’s PGA TOUR event in 1993 and 2002; he is one of just nine players with multiple wins. Sam Snead won eight times (1938, ’46, ’49, ’50, ’55, ’56, ’60 and ’66); Davis Love III (1992 and 2006), Sandy Lyle (1986 and ’88), Danny Edwards (1977 and ’82), George Archer (1967 and ’72), Billy Casper (1962 and ’68), Doug Sanders (1963 and ’66) and Byron Nelson (1941 and ’43) join Mediate with two wins each. Mediate has won $1,139,484.56 in his 17 Greensboro appearances placing him fourth on the all-time list of money winners at this event.

“Anytime you have a two-time champion returning to play your tournament, it’s a big deal,” tournament director Mark Brazil said. “But with Rocco’s recent success at the U.S. Open and taking Tiger to two overtimes, it’s that much more exciting. Rocco has his own army of fans here, and I think this news will be very well received. When I spoke to Rocco earlier this week, he was ecstatic about our move to Sedgefield, and he’s really looking forward to playing the course.”
After his second-place finish at the U.S. Open, Mediate jumped from 158th to 47th in the official World Golf Rankings. He is currently 45th in the world.

Wyndham Championship Press Conference 6/18/08

Allen Gant, Jr. of Burlington, N.C. has been named the honorary chairman of the 2008 Wyndham Championship. Gant is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Board which oversees operation of the Wyndham Championship.
Gant, a recognized community leader in Alamance County, is the second consecutive Honorary Chairman from outside Guilford County, emphasizing the Wyndham Championship’s increasing regional impact. Gant is serving as an ambassador for the PGA TOUR event which provides important economic benefits for the entire region and the state.

Gant is president and chief executive officer of Glen Raven, Inc., a global leader in performance fabric. The company’s leading brand is Sunbrella®, a family of performance fabrics recognized as leaders in awning, casual furniture and marine applications. The company, founded in 1880 by Gant’s grandfather, has manufacturing locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Glen Raven, Inc. remains family owned.

“Allen Gant has been a corporate leader in Burlington and throughout the Triad for many years,” Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Board chairman Bobby Long said. “To have him as our first honorary chairman from Alamance County says a lot about the continued regionalization of the Wyndham Championship. Last year, Paul Fulton from Forsyth County did a fantastic job, and we know Allen will do the same this year. Both of these great men understand what it takes to grow regionally and compete nationally.”

“What an incredible honor to be asked to represent the Wyndham Championship as the honorary chairman,” Gant said. “Golf is without a doubt the most competitive sport in the world with more accountability than any other professional sport. Just to be associated with a major tournament in this way is quite something.

“The Wyndham Championship has the incredible opportunity to bring the entire Piedmont Triad together. This region has so much potential; if we find new ways to work together and pool our resources, there is no limit to the success that we can achieve. We are truly blessed to have Wyndham Worldwide as our title sponsor, and I hope the Triad region works hard to continue to deserve their support.”

Gant joins an impressive list of former honorary chairmen that includes Mackey McDonald Chairman and CEO of VF Corporation, Dennis Glass, president and chief operation officer of Lincoln Financial; Jim Melvin, president of Bryan Foundation and former mayor of Greensboro; Charlie Reid, former chairman of United Guaranty and Fred Starr, former chairman of Thomasville Furniture.

What's on eBay? 1981 GGO Decanter

1981 Medley Distilling Co
Greater Greensboro Open
Forest Oaks Country Club
44th Annual Tournament
Condition: Very Good (no chips or cracks, cork is broken on inside of decanter)
1981 Medley Greater Greensboro Open Golf 44th Decanter
Item number: 350070922932

Good News from Amy Collins Moore

"Sorry for the group email, but I have news to share! I wanted to let you know that Christopher and I are 11 weeks pregnant...well I guess really I'm the one who is preggars. We're due on Jan. 9, 2009. I wanted to let you know. We are very excited and are feeling good. Please keep us in your prayers as we hope for a successful pregnancy. Thanks! Hope you are all doing well! Write and let me know what's new. "

Amy C. Moore

Amy Moore was the 1996 President of the Greensboro Jaycees.

What's on eBay? "Awesome" 1978 GGO Decanter

"AWESOME 1978 GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN GOLF SHOE LIQUOR DECANTER
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Item number: 120276257447

What's on eBay? 1982 GGO Program

"1982 Greater Greensboro Open program...Forest Oaks Country Club, March 29-April 4, 1982.....shows a bit of wear on the back cover, but overall condition is nice....there are apparently 5-6 autographs on the back cover, which I'm showing on the scan; unfortunately, I can't make out any of the names of the players who signed, apparently in a hurry... "

Item number: 180255589468
1982 Greater Greensboro Open program

Wyndham Championship Partners with Chambers of Commerce

The Wyndham Championship is taking another step in the regionalization of the tournament by partnering with Piedmont Triad Chambers of Commerce to sell ticket packages throughout the region, it was announced today.

Twenty-two area chambers of commerce will sell ticket packages to their membership for the PGA TOUR event set for its return to Sedgefield Country Club Aug. 11-17. The Wyndham Championship will then contribute a percentage of the proceeds back to the Chambers of Commerce that sold the packages.

“Our Piedmont Triad Chambers of Commerce do a great deal to promote our region,” Tournament Director Mark Brazil said. “As they promote our region, they support the Wyndham Championship in the process, and we appreciate what they do. Through this innovative program, we are able to return their support by providing additional funds for their efforts.”

“This new chamber package for tickets to the Wyndham Championship is truly a win-win,” Tom Dayvault, President and CEO of the High Point Chamber of Commerce said. “The Wyndham has new business leaders from throughout the Triad embracing this historic PGA TOUR event, and this partnership gives the various chambers an additional discounted opportunity to provide to their membership. Moving the tournament back to Sedgefield insures our PGA TOUR event will remain the top professional sporting event in the Triad.”