Born Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., Bobby Jones evolved from an ultra-talented youngster who could not keep his temper into the icon of the sport, known for his sportsmanship and grace. Bobby Jones was the first golfer to complete what the sport calls ...
Published: 10/16/2009 3:01:56 AM
About the Nike Junior Golf Tour. The Nike Junior Golf Tour is an event sponsored by Nike and creates a golfing opportunity for kids ages 10 to 19 to compete for prizes and scholarships as well as make a name for themselves in a professional golf ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:52 PM
Bernard Gallacher, Harry Weetman and Bernard Hunt played in a total of 23 Ryder Cups for the British Team from 1951 to 1979. At that time, the competition for the United States changed to the whole of Europe because the Yanks so dominated the ...
Published: 10/14/2009 3:01:44 AM
Every April, Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia hosts the Masters Tournament. The Masters Tournament is steeped in tradition and is one of the few invitation-only professional golf tournaments. The Masters Committee makes the ultimate decision ...
Published: 10/10/2009 3:01:45 AM
In the first British Open, which occurred on October 17, 1860, Scotsman Willie Park defeated his compatriot, Old Tom Morris, by two strokes with a 174 total over 36 holes. From a group of eight players competing for a red leather belt with a ...
Published: 10/7/2009 3:01:48 AM
The U.S. Open is one of the most important golf tournaments in the world and one of the toughest tests in the sport. It evolved into a major championship from the humblest of beginnings, when it took place on a nine-hole course in the shadow of ...
Published: 10/7/2009 3:01:47 AM
If you want to raise money for a worthy cause, consider a charity golf tournament. Golf tournaments build good will and bring positive attention to your cause. They do, however, require work and preparation. Recruit people with strong ...
Published: 10/4/2009 3:01:30 AM
The Masters golf tournament is one of the four major tournaments in professional golf. Along with the U.S. Open, British Open and the PGA tournament, the Masters is among the most storied tournaments in golf. While there are some pro golfers that ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:37 AM
Organizing a golf tournament is hard work, and the more participants you have the harder the work becomes. If you are setting up your first golf tournament, you may want to use the traditional stroke-play format as that is one of the more basic ...
Published: 10/1/2009 3:02:23 AM
The Masters is one of the biggest sporting events of the year. In addition to being the first major tournament on the golf calendar (the U.S. Open, British Open and PGA are the others), the Masters is generally considered to take place at one of ...
Published: 10/1/2009 3:02:17 AM
THE PLAYERS Championship is considered golf's "fifth major" championship because it is the PGA Tour's richest event and it rewards the winner with tournament exemptions and points toward the FedEx Cup standings and the World Golf Rankings.
Published: 9/29/2009 3:00:18 PM
Since 1983, the PGA Tour has hosted an event in Las Vegas. The event is always one of the most popular events on the schedule and draws huge crowds. In 2008 and 2009, the TPC at Summerlin has hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for ...
Published: 9/29/2009 3:01:22 AM
The Masters, played every year in April, is one of four major golf tournaments played in the world. The Masters is the first of those tournaments and it is often the first tournament mentioned by professional golfers when asked which tournament ...
Published: 9/23/2009 3:01:02 AM
The U.S. Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments and one of the PGA's four major championships. Ask any golf professional from around the world what tournament they would most want to win and many would answer the U.S. Open. Both ...
Published: 9/22/2009 3:01:08 AM
The Open Championship, commonly referred to as the British Open, is one of the most prestigious professional golfing tournaments in the world. It is one of the four major tournaments held each year and is the oldest professional tournament, ...
Published: 9/17/2009 3:00:59 AM
The PGA Championship is one of the four major tournaments that makes up golf's Grand Slam. It is the last Grand Slam tournament played, usually in August about a month following the British Open. Winning the PGA Championship comes with the perk ...
Published: 9/13/2009 3:00:58 AM
To liven up a typical round of golf, it can be enjoyable to play a "game within the game." These can create additional competition without detracting from the normal rules and procedures. In addition, there are simple golf games that can be ...
Published: 9/12/2009 3:01:06 AM
John Byron Nelson was a golfer who rose from being a caddy in his native Texas to being one of the most highly regarded players of all time. Byron Nelson, the recipient of a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal in 2007, was the Associated Press ...
Published: 9/11/2009 3:01:03 AM
The Masters golf tournament was the co-creation of golfing legend Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. It is held every year at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The Masters is the premier tournament of golf's Grand Slam, and the opportunity to ...
Published: 9/10/2009 3:01:03 AM
Amateurs who are intent on playing in a tournament in Las Vegas can find a few tournaments from which to choose. Additionally, there are several other amateur tournaments elsewhere in Nevada.These tournaments are held in places like Boulder City, ...
Published: 9/10/2009 3:00:59 AM
Some of the more prestigious amateur tournaments in golf require a certain handicap to qualify. If you are a serious amateur golfer, there are three tournaments you need to put on your schedule.
Published: 9/6/2009 3:01:02 AM
The British Open golf championship, the oldest major tournament, takes place on one of the historic courses in England or Scotland. It starts on the third Thursday of July and is the only major played outside the United States.
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:09 AM
Pebble Beach is among the premier golfing attractions in California. Each course is surrounded by majestic mountains, natural wildlife and the white caps of the Pacific Ocean.
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:09 AM
For some golfers, the game is all about relaxation. They want to play a round and enjoy themselves without the pressure of competition. Other golfers thrive on competition and seek out opportunities to test their skills against other golfers. ...
Published: 8/27/2009 3:01:03 AM
A golf tournament is a great way to raise money for a charitable cause, to give away cash or prizes, or just to have a good time. Making variations to the typical 18-hole round or including other games and contests will make things more ...
Published: 8/27/2009 3:00:58 AM
