Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Community School boys lead area contingent into state tournament

The Community School boys, who return all but one player from last year's third-place team, are back and trying to move up a couple of spots in the Class 1A tournament at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills. Senior Ben Balter, headed to Wake Forest, won the district title, and senior Jackson Stroup (Augusta State) won the region, with teammate Jake Marriott a shot back in third. Junior Ryan Celano, who already has committed to Florida, was the individual state runner-up last year.
 
The coach has been building for this tournament all season. It could come down to American Heritage, which finished second last year. Jacksonville-Bolles, the defending state champion, lost two seniors, but still is expected to contend, along with North Palm Beach-Benjamin.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Franklin Templeton Shootout finished its field with some "Love"...

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III highlighted the final six names added to the unofficial PGA Tour event that will be played Dec. 5-9 at Tiburon Golf Club. Mark Calcavecchia, Bud Cauley, Charles Howell III, Carl Pettersson and Rory Sabbatini were the other five.
 
Last month, tournament host Greg Norman announced 18 players. The 24 players will be paired into 12 two-man teams. Those pairings will be announced soon.
 
Love, who has won 20 times on the PGA Tour, will be making his sixth appearance in the Shootout. He won with Tom Kite in 1992, when the tournament was played in California. The event moved to Florida in 2000 at Doral, then to Naples the following year.
 
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Field: Keegan Bradley, Mark Calcavecchia, Bud Cauley, Stewart Cink, Jason Dufner, Rickie Fowler, Charles Howell III, Fredrik Jacobson, Dustin Johnson, Jerry Kelly, Justin Leonard, Davis Love III, Greg Norman, Sean O’Hair, Kenny Perry, Carl Pettersson, Ian Poulter, Rory Sabbatini, Vijay Singh, Brandt Snedeker, Brendan Steele, Steve Stricker, Scott Verplank, Mike Weir
 
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

TwinEagles' Eagle Course Recognized

The American Society of Golf Course Architects has recognized the TwinEagles' Eagle Course, designed by Steve Smyers and associate Patrick Andrews, with the ASGCA's first Design Excellence Award.
 
Six courses across the United States were designated for the honor for their with ASGCA members in addressing unique design challenges. The Eagle Course was the only one in Florida to earn the designation.
 
It will play host to the LPGA's CME Group Titleholders tournament from Nov. 13-18.
 
There are just three LPGA Tour events remaining for players to qualify for the CME Group Titleholders. The top three each week who haven't already qualified gain entrance into the $1.5 million event.
 
TwinEagles' first course, the Talon, is where the Champions Tour's ACE Group Classic will be played Feb. 12-17.
 
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Friday, October 19, 2012

4th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament

4th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament
of South Florida
 
Saturday, November 10, 2012
 
Naples area firefighters will host a golf tournament to raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.  The event is taking place at the Lely Resort Mustang course, a Lee Trevino design, and is open to the public. 
 
In addition, a welcome party will be held the night before at 6:30pm at the Pub at Mercato.
 
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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Special Olympics Charity Golf Classic


Special Olympics Charity Golf Classic

Saturday, December 1, 2012 

The Club at Olde Cypress
will host the

14th Annual Patrick Solis Charity Golf Classic 

Format: 4 person scramble; 9AM Shotgun
Lunch & prizes included
Cost: $500/Foursome

DISCOUNT:
Register and pay by 10/31/12 and pay only $400 per foursome 

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Monday, October 15, 2012

LPGA Tour’s CME Group Titleholders

Contact and Latest Qualifiers for LPGA CME Group Titleholders

Contact: www.cmegrouptitleholders.com
Email: cmegrouptitleholders@octagon.com
Phone: (239)593-3900

Qualifiers
(in order of qualification)
Jessica Korda, Stacy Lewis, Brittany Lincicome; Yani Tseng, Jiyai Shin, Ai Miyazato; Angela Stanford, Na Yeon Choi, Shanshan Feng; So Yeon Ryu, Hee Young Park, Caroline Hedwall; Sun Young Yoo, Jodi Ewart, Se Ri Pak; I.K. Kim, Amy Yang, Hee Kyung Seo; Meena Lee, Azahara Munoz, Cristie Kerr; Lexi Thompson, Karine Icher, Karrie Webb; Vicky Hurst, Candie Kung, Morgan Pressel; Katherine Hull, Mika Miyazato, Hee-Won Han; Suzann Pettersen, Eun-Hee Ji, Gerina Piller; Brittany Lang, Chella Choi, Inbee Park; Veronica Felibert, Anna Nordqvist, Jenny Shin; Sandra Gal, Ilee Lee, Giulia Sergas; Natalie Gulbis, Beatriz Recari, Paula Creamer; Jennie Lee, Jacqui Concolino, Lindsey Wright; Michelle Wie, Sydnee Michaels, Haeji Kang; Lydia Ko, Jane Rah, Catriona Matthew; Danielle Kang, Maria Hjorth, Dewi Claire Schreefel; Julieta Granada, Katie Futcher, Cindy Lacrosse; Mi Jung Hur, Sarah Jane Smith, Pernilla Lindberg.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Julius Erving, Shannon Miller, Carl Lewis among celebrities to play in Art of Olympians fundraiser in Bonita Springs


Julius Erving, Shannon Miller, Carl Lewis among celebrities to play in Art of Olympians fundraiser in Bonita Springs

Professional and Olympic athletes will participate in the 2012 Art of the Olympians College of Life Foundation Premiere Olympian Golf Classic. The charity event is December 2nd – 4th at The Colony Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs.  The tournament pairs celebrity-athletes with amateurs in a fundraiser for Art of the Olympians Foundation Inc., the Fort Myers-based museum and gallery.

The inaugural tournament recognizes the return of golf to the games at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.  Athletes participating include:

§  Cornelius Bennett, football: Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts; 5-time Pro Bowl; 2-time All-Pro
 
§  Lee Elder, golf: 14 professional wins; first African-American to play the Masters
 
§  Mike Eruzione, hockey: USA Olympic hockey; 1 gold medal; scored winning goal during Miracle on Ice game versus Russia

§  Julius “Dr. J” Erving, basketball: 11-time NBA All-Star; 4 MVP titles; 3 championships

§  Rowdy Gaines, swimming: USA Olympic swimming; 3 gold medals; NBC TV swimming commentator

§  Artis Gilmore, basketball: 6-time NBA All-Star; 5-time ABA All-Star

§  Carl Lewis, track and field: USA Olympic track and field; 9 gold and 1 silver medal

§  Rodney Hampton, football: New York Giants; 2-time Pro Bowl; XXV Super Bowl champion

§  Tim Hardaway, basketball: USA Olympic basketball; 5-time NBA All-Star; 1997 All NBA team

§  Jackie Joyner-Kersee, track and field; USA Olympic track and field; 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals

§  Mark McCumber, golf: 10-time PGA Tour winner

§  Shannon Miller, gymnastics: USA Olympic gymnastics; 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals

§  Nat Moore, football: Miami Dolphins; 1977 All Pro and Pro Bowl teams

§  Chris Mullin, basketball: NBA 1985-2001; Dream Team 1992; 5-time NBA All-Star

§  Bobby Nichols, golf: 11-time PGA Tour winner

The presenting sponsor is WCI Communities. Other sponsors currently committed to the tournament are The Colony Golf & Country Club and The News-Press Media Group.

Information in this article from the Naples Daily News.  For the full Naples Daily News article, click here.

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