Archive for January 2011
Mark Grace, Luis Gonzalez and Tom Chambers Participating in CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open
31. January 2011 by admin.
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Former Arizona Diamondbacks Mark Grace and Luis Gonzalez along with former Phoenix Suns star Tom Chambers will participate the CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1 at the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. PGA TOUR stars Hunter Mahan, Ricky Barnes and Jeff Quinney will also take part in the event. Other participating celebrities/sports stars include Arizona Diamondbacks television play-by-play voice Daron Sutton and Dbacks General Manager Kevin Towers. Other celebrities to be announced on Tuesday.
Held on TPC Scottsdale’s Putting Green, the Special Olympics Open features 10 Special Olympians, 10 celebrities/sports stars, 10 business leaders and PGA TOUR professionals all competing in a putting challenge. This pre-tournament event is open to all ticket holders and media and usually lasts about an hour.
Participating Business Leaders Include:
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Participant
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Title
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Company
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Arte Moreno
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Owner
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Los Angeles Angels
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Doug Parker
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CEO
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US Airways
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Joe Cotroneo
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VP General Manager
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Crescent Crown
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Diana Fliger
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Partner
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DBA Agency
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Andre Fournier
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VP Sales & Mktg
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Destination Resorts
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Mike Prusinski
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VP of Corp Comm
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Lifelock
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Wendee DeBusk
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Dir of Marketing
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Cricket
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David Aardsma
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SVP Sales & Mktg
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Waste Management
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Barry Caldwell
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SVP Corporate& Public Affairs
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Waste Management
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Jim Trevathan
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SVP Southern Operations
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Waste Management
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The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Paul Goydos Among Last Commitments to Waste Management Phoenix Open
30. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – 15-time PGA TOUR winner and 2011 President’s Cup Captain Fred Couples, 20-time PGA TOUR winner and 2012 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III, two-time PGA TOUR winner Paul Goydos and Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson are among the last commitments to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played next week (January 31 – February 6) at the TPC Scottsdale.
PGA TOUR members had until 5 p.m. today to commit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Non-committed players participating in the Farmers Insurance Open have a half-hour from the end of 2nd round play to commit. In addition, any previously uncommitted player placing in the top-10 at the Farmers Insurance Open also can commit to play Sunday evening.
The field includes 17 of the top-30 and 98 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2010 season. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.1 million purse, the $1,098,000 first-place check and 500 FedEx Cup points.
Phil Mickelson (No. 6), Dustin Johnson (No. 16), Hunter Mahan (No. 21), Robert Allenby (No. 25), Geoff Ogilvy (No. 26), Rickie Fowler (No. 31) and Anthony Kim (No. 32) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field. Other top-ranked players who committed include Bubba Watson (No. 33), Nick Watney (T-No. 37), Ben Crane (T-No. 37), Camilo Villegas (No. 41), Sean O’Hair (No. 42), Bo Van Pelt (No. 43), Y.E. Yang (No. 44), Ryan Moore (No. 46), Martin Laird (No. 47) and Bill Haas (No. 50).
Mark Calcavecchia (1989, 1992 and 2001), Phil Mickelson (1996 and 2005), Jesper Parnevik (1998), Rocco Mediate (1999), Tom Lehman (2000), Chris DiMarco (2002), Singh (1995 and 2003), J.B. Holmes (2006 and 2008), Aaron Baddeley (2007), Kenny Perry (2009) and Hunter Mahan (2010) are the other former FBR/Waste Management Phoenix Open champions in the field.
Local golfers in the field include: Aaron Baddeley, Ricky Barnes, Robert Garrigus, Martin Laird, Tom Lehman, Billy Mayfair, Geoff Ogilvy, Pat Perez, Jeff Quinney, Chez Reavie, Kevin Streelman, and Bubba Watson.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
The National Golf Foundation Elects Four New Directors
28. January 2011 by admin.
The NGF, celebrating its 75th year as the industry’s leading provider of golf market research, is pleased to announce several changes to its board of directors, effective immediately.NGF’s four new directors:
- Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, The First Tee, and Executive Vice President, World Golf Foundation
- Oliver G. (Chip) Brewer III, President and CEO,
Adams Golf
- Bill Golden, President, Myrtle Beach Golf
Holiday
- Dick Raskopf, Publisher, Sports Illustrated Golf Group (GOLF Magazine, GOLF.com and SI Golf Plus)
They join eight serving directors:
- Joe Beditz, President and CEO, National Golf Foundation
- Jeff Colton, Senior Vice President -
U.S., Callaway Golf
- Jim Connor, President, FootJoy
- Jeff Fiorini, President, Eaton’s Golf Pride Division
- Mike Happe, Vice President, The TORO Company
- Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO, Billy Casper Golf
- Jerry Hinckley, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Textron Financial
- John Watson, Chairman and CEO, Edwin Watts Golf
New Board officers were also elected. Fiorini succeeds Jim Connor as board Chairman, Peter Hill is now Vice Chairman (previously Fiorini), Colton will serve as Secretary and Jerry Hinckley will continue in his position as Treasurer (
Hinckley previously held both the Secretary and Treasurer positions).As the only trade association that serves all segments of the golf industry, the National Golf Foundation maintains what is arguably the most professionally diverse and respected board of directors in the industry. The board helps guide the NGF’s business strategy and the oversight provided by these category leaders helps ensure that the NGF’s research remains the most trusted and relevant in golf.New board chairman Fiorini said, “It’s been a privilege to sit on NGF’s board. I’m honored to be Chairman and I look forward to working closely with Joe and helping the organization continue its important work, as people like Jim Connor, Mark King, Cindy Davis and Ed Abrain did before me.”NGF’s leader Beditz added… “I could not be more pleased with the new additions to our board and the new board officer elections. The collective input and business acumen of this group is an invaluable resource for NGF. They make sure we stay focused on developing and improving the research, products and services we offer.”
Mr. Raskopf comments: “I know NGF has been a valued partner to GOLF Magazine for decades, always increasing our clarity on the trends in the golf market and the mindset of the avid golfers we serve. I’m excited to work with the other directors and the NGF staff.”
Joe Barrow is intimately familiar with the NGF as he served on the organization’s panel of directors previously and was Chairman from 2000-2001. “I’m proud to return to the NGF’s board and contribute my point of view on the research most useful to the greater good of the industry. The NGF’s role as an independent and objective market resource is critical as golf navigates through lifestyle and economic changes.”
“Even considering its long history of serving the golf business community, I believe the NGF of today is more relevant than ever. In this climate, there are many more questions than answers, and the insights we’ve gained through our work with NGF have been extremely helpful in our strategic planning,” offered Chip Brewer, CEO of Adams Golf since 2002.
Bill Golden has been with Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday since 1996 and currently serves as the President of one of golf’s premier golf travel organizations. MBGH markets the golf-centric destination on behalf of more than 100 members. “It will be an honor to serve the NGF along with this group of industry leaders. We’ve certainly benefited from their knowledge of the golf traveler, and Golf Holiday is also very involved and supportive of NGF’s American Golf Census initiative which is helping golf businesses increase and enhance their customer databases,” said Golden.
Adams Golf, The World Golf Foundation, the SI Golf Group and Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday are among the 65+ leading brands that support the NGF at the Business Elite level of membership. Business Elite members receive the highest level of service and the deepest access to NGF’s exclusive industry data. Representatives from these leading companies will be in attendance at the NGF’s pre-season golf market intelligence briefing… the 4th annual NGF Golf Business Symposium, to be held in
Chicago on April 27th and 28th. Please visit
www.NGF.org/pages/ngf-symposium for more information.
About the NGF
The National Golf Foundation, founded in 1936 and based in Jupiter,
Fla., is the industry’s knowledge leader on the
U.S. golf economy and leading provider of golf industry databases. NGF delivers independent and objective market intelligence, insights and trends to fulfill its mission: To Keep Golf Businesses Ahead of the Game. NGF member courses, clubs, associations, media and myriad golf-related businesses representing every market segment rely on NGF research and resources to support their best decisions. For more information, please visit
https://www.ngf.org/
MORE COMMITMENTS TO 2011 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
28. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Three-time PGA TOUR winner Camilo Villegas, two-time Phoenix Open Champion Vijay Singh, 2009 PGA Championship winner Y.E. Yang and 2008 Masters Champion Trevor Immelman are the latest commitments to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played next week (January 31 – February 6) at the TPC Scottsdale.
PGA TOUR members have until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 28 to commit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible players are assigned one of 34 PGA TOUR priority ranking categories based on their past performance on TOUR. The field will continue to change as players with higher priority rankings commit to play in the Open.
To date, 18 of the top-30 and 97 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2010 season have committed. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.1 million purse, the $1,098,000 first-place check and 500 FedEx Cup points.
Phil Mickelson (No. 6), Matt Kuchar (No. 13), Dustin Johnson (No. 16), Hunter Mahan (No. 21), Robert Allenby (No. 25), Geoff Ogilvy (No. 26), Rickie Fowler (No. 31) and Anthony Kim (No. 32) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field. Other top-ranked players who have committed include Bubba Watson (No. 33), Nick Watney (T-No. 37), Ben Crane (T-No. 37), Camilo Villegas (No. 41), Sean O’Hair (No. 42), Bo Van Pelt (No. 43), Y.E. Yang (No. 44), Ryan Moore (No. 46), Martin Laird (No. 47) and Bill Haas (No. 50).
Mark Calcavecchia (1989, 1992 and 2001), Phil Mickelson (1996 and 2005), Jesper Parnevik (1998), Rocco Mediate (1999), Tom Lehman (2000), Chris DiMarco (2002), Singh (1995 and 2003), J.B. Holmes (2006 and 2008), Aaron Baddeley (2007), Kenny Perry (2009) and Hunter Mahan (2010) are the other former FBR/Waste Management Phoenix Open champions in the field thus far.
Local golfers in the field include: Aaron Baddeley, Ricky Barnes, Robert Garrigus, Martin Laird, Tom Lehman, Billy Mayfair, Geoff Ogilvy, Pat Perez, Jeff Quinney, Chez Reavie, Kevin Streelman, and Bubba Watson.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
New Phoenix Open Bleacher Seating Available
19. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A new venue, with really cool views, will greet fans at the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open – The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water. Located across the lake from the 18th fairway and open to the public, The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water will be a fantastic place to watch golf, grab a beverage and enjoy some great food from Fry’s Food and Garcia’s Mexican Restaurants. The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water also includes bleacher seating (facing the 17th green and 18th tee), can accommodate thousands of fans and features an interactive golf fun zone complete with golf ball hitting stations, putting greens and professional instruction from Southwest Section PGA professionals.
“Every year we try to add something new for fans to enjoy at the Open,” said 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid. “Fry’s has really stepped up and made The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water one of the best areas to watch golf at the tournament. Fans will have great views of the action on both the 17th green and the 18th hole. Plus, with the help of Corporate Village sponsor i/o Data Centers, we’re adding the very cool golf fun zone for both Fry’s 19th Hole and Corporate Village patrons.”
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
Active Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Military Personnel Get Free Admission To Phoenix Open
19. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – In honor of the men and women who actively serve this country in law enforcement, emergency services and the armed forces, they along with one accompanied guest are invited to be guests of The Thunderbirds (free of charge) at the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open, January 31st – February 6th at the TPC Scottsdale. This is the 10th year that the Thunderbirds have extended this free invitation.
All law enforcement, firefighters and military personnel and one accompanied guest will be admitted free of charge every day at the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible personnel (sworn officers) must present their official department ID or badge at any ticket booth at the main tournament entrance. Business cards and pay stubs will not be accepted as forms of ID. Tickets are limited to two per day, per each official department ID. Standard tournament spectator policies will be in enforced, including no firearms allowed.
“We cannot thank the men and women who serve this great country enough for all they do.” said 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid. “It’s a small gesture that we hope will go a long way towards showing our appreciation. On behalf of the Thunderbirds and Waste Management, thank you.”
At the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open, more than 1,500 service personnel and family members took advantage of this offer, and since the program’s inception in 2002, an average of 2,300 people per year have benefited from this opportunity.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships).
Dustin Johnson Commits to Phoenix Open
14. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Four-time PGA TOUR winner Dustin Johnson, three-time TOUR winner Sean O’Hair and 2009 FBR/Phoenix Open champion Kenny Perry are among the latest commitments to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played the week of January 31 – February 6 at the TPC Scottsdale.
To date, 14 of the top-30 and 85 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2010 season have committed. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.1 million purse, the $1,098,000 first-place check and FedEx Cup points.
Phil Mickelson (No. 4), Johnson (No. 14), Hunter Mahan (No. 20), Robert Allenby (No. 21) and Rickie Fowler (No. 28) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field. Other top-ranked players who have committed include Bubba Watson (No. 33), Nick Watney (No. 37), Ben Crane (No. 39), O’Hair (No. 42), Bo Van Pelt (No. 44), Ryan Moore (No. 46) and Martin Laird (No. 49).
PGA TOUR members have until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 28, to commit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible players are assigned one of 34 PGA TOUR priority ranking categories based on their past performance on TOUR. The field will continue to change as players with higher priority rankings commit to play in the Open.
Other notables to recently commit include 2011 Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner Jonathan Byrd, Scott Verplank and Stephen Ames.
Chris DiMarco (2002), Jesper Parnevik (1998) and Rocco Mediate (1999) join Calcavecchia, Mickelson, Perry and Mahan as the other former FBR/Phoenix Open champions in the field thus far.
A number of local golfers also have committed including Ricky Barnes, Robert Garrigus, Martin Laird, Billy Mayfair, Pat Perez, Chez Reavie and Kevin Streelman.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). Title sponsor Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. For more information on Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com. For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit www.wmphoenixopen.com or for more Arizona golf information visit www.arizonasgolf.com .
TOM LEHMAN RECEIVES SPONSOR EXEMPTION FOR PHOENIX OPEN
6. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid announced today that Scottsdale resident Tom Lehman will receive the first of five sponsor exemptions for the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open, scheduled to be played January 31 – February 6 at the TPC Scottsdale. “We’re excited to have Tom return for his 12th consecutive Phoenix Open,” McQuaid said. “He’s had great success at TPC Scottsdale and has been a terrific former champion ever since winning here in 2000. He and his family are very civic minded and do a lot for the Phoenix community.”
Lehman, a former U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, has five PGA TOUR career victories and two Champions TOUR victories, including the 1996 British Open, TOUR Championship and the 2010 Senior PGA Championship. In 2010, he made 6 of 9 cuts on the PGA TOUR and had four top-25 finishes, including a T-14 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. On the Champions TOUR in 2010, Lehman played in 14 events, making the cut in all 14, had one victory at the Senior PGA Championship and 12 top-25 finishes. He finished 12th on the 2010 Champions TOUR Money List.
The Thunderbirds have a total of five exemptions to give out to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The remaining four exemptions will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the tournament. The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale.
The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
